UTA federal research expenditures doubled in 2023
In 2023, federally sponsored research at The University of Texas at Arlington accounted for $77 million in expenditures, with about $40.7 million spent on research-related...
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Predation drives opportunistic bacteria to become more virulent
Opportunistic pathogens are typically benign microbes that can sometimes cause infections in individuals with weakened immune systems or when they gain access to sterile areas...
‘Heart-in-a-box’ better than cooler for heart transplants
The risk of early heart failure after heart transplantation is lower if the donor heart is stored in a so-called heart-in-a-box instead of in the...
International workshop initiates review of opportunities for 4R nutrient stewardship in multifunctional, farmer-centric agricultural landscapes
The review and writing sessions, held from July 22-25, 2024, gathered specialists from South and North America, Australia, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Participants brought expertise...
Breakthrough study unveils sustainable solution to vitamin B12 deficiency
In new research published in the scientific journal Discover Food, Dr. Asaf Tzachor, Founder and Academic Director of the Aviram Sustainability and Climate Program at...
‘Masters of shape-shifting’: How darkling beetles conquered the world
Large-scale genomic analysis of darkling beetles, a hyper-diverse insect group of more than 30,000 species worldwide, rolls back the curtain on a 150-million-year evolutionary tale...
Heterogeneous occurrence of evergreen broad-leaved forests revealed by plant fossils East Asia
Evergreen broad-leaved forests (EBLFs) are the most characteristic biomes in East Asia. They assume a fundamental role in the biodiversity function and ecosystem services of...
A new reaction to enhance aromatic ketone use in chemical synthesis
Aromatic ketones have long been valuable intermediates in chemical synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions where different chemical entities are combined to form new compounds. For...
Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon market
Kyoto, Japan -- Claims by large corporations of carbon reduction -- or even carbon neutrality -- may not hold up under close inspection.Credit: KyotoU (adapted from...
Investigating the interplay of folding and aggregation in supramolecular polymer systems
In polymers, the competition between the folding and aggregation of chains, both at an individual level and between chains, can determine the mechanical, thermal, and...
The University of Texas at San Antonio tackles research security threats with $67 million NSF grant
UTSA will partner with Texas A&M University to co-lead SECURE Southwest, one of five new regional centers being launched to strengthen U.S. research security.Credit: The...
The sponge’s precious metal glitters: Watch out! I am toxic!
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that sponges in the Gulf of Eilat have developed an original way to keep predators away. The...
Extraterrestrial chemistry with earthbound possibilities
DENVER, Aug. 20, 2024 — Who are we? Why are we here? As the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song suggests, we are stardust, the...
Deadly sea snail toxin could be key to making better medicines
Scientists are finding clues for how to treat diabetes and hormone disorders in an unexpected place: a toxin from one of the most venomous animals...
Planets contain more water than thought
We know that the Earth has an iron core surrounded by a mantle of silicate bedrock and water (oceans) on its surface. Science has used...
