Animals and fungi enhance the performance of forests.
Credit: Jula Zimmermann Leipzig, Halle. A new study shows that, in addition to the diversity of tree species, the variety of animal and fungus species...
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Insight into catalysis through novel study of X-ray absorption spectroscopy
Credit: HZB Many important processes in nature depend on catalysts, which are atoms or molecules that facilitate a reaction, but emerge from it themselves unchanged....
Pinpointing a molecule for sea lamprey control
Credit: Photo by Anne Scott EAST LANSING, Mich. - A team of scientists has identified a single molecule that could be a key in controlling...
Scientists draw new connections between climate change and warming oceans
Credit: Uli Wortmann/University of Toronto TORONTO, ON (Canada) - It happened once before, and it could happen again. That's the warning from ocean scientists at...
Synthetic suede gives high-end cars that luxury feel
Leather car seats were once synonymous with luxury, but these days, synthetic suede is becoming the material of choice for high-end automobiles. With increased affluence...
Sex problems among middle-aged Canadians common, University of Guelph study reveals
Credit: University of Guelph At least one third of middle-aged Canadians experience sexual problems, according to a new U of G study. Researchers found nearly...
Fast, cheap and colorful 3D printing
Credit: American Chemical Society People are exploring the use of 3D printing for wide-ranging applications, including manufacturing, medical devices, fashion and even food. But one...
Chinese scientists discover genomic key to plateau adaptation
Chinese scientists studying genomic data of hot-spring snakes have, for the first time, discovered the genetic mechanism for ectothermic animals' adaptation to high-elevation extreme environments..
Mapping endangered red knots’ remote breeding habitat
Credit: M. Peck The rufa subspecies of Red Knot travels from its breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic to its winter habitat in South America...
Gas sensing gut pill beats breath test diagnosis
Credit: RMIT University New trials of a breakthrough swallowable sensor have revealed the device is 3,000 times more accurate than current technology used to diagnose...
Questioning conventional understanding of antifreeze proteins
Credit: Bayer-Giraldi M. et al., Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, July 2, 2018 Joint press release by Alfred Wegener Institute and Hokkaido University Scientists...
Sharing parenting leads to healthier young, beetle study finds
Credit: Per Smiseth Animals who share the task of parenting do a better job than parents who do so on their own, according to a...
Liverpool researchers find treatment for ultra-rare disease
A new study published in Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, conducted by a Liverpool based research collaboration involving the University of Liverpool, has identified the drug...
Financial checkup should be part of health screenings for childhood cancer survivors
Credit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital / Peter Barta Adult survivors of childhood cancer should be screened for financial problems that might cause them to...
Frontiers in Metabolism meeting focuses on mechanisms of metabolic diseases
A new scientific meeting hosted by the Morgridge Institute for Research will focus on the underlying mechanisms of metabolic diseases and innovations in the tools...
