Even resilient common species are not immune to environmental crisis
Measures of genetic diversity of a fruit bat common in Singapore decreased 30-fold over the last 90 yearsCredit: ©2013 Simon ...
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New system transmits high-speed unrepeated signal over 520 kilometers
Credit: T8 Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have partnered up with engineers from Corning Inc., U.S., ...
‘TransMap’ will ensure reliable and efficient transportation networks
MarTREC researchers received a $1.5 million award to develop a data-driven map that will aid decisions on transportation infrastructure.Credit: University ...
City research draws on Formula 1 technology for the construction of skyscrapers
Civil engineering academic is developing new vibration-control devices based on Formula 1 technology for skyscrapersCredit: City, University of London City, ...
Smart, self-powered patch to put an end to €2.3 trillion bill caused by rust worldwide
The cost of corrosion runs to 3-4% of the gross world product annually, and therefore there is increasing focus on ...
National Park Service scientists: Does aircraft noise make birds more vocal?
Human-generated noise can have an effect on birds, even when there's no direct threatCredit: National Park Service SAN DIEGO, December ...
Lack of specialists doom rural sick patients
Saint Louis University research finds higher death tolls, more hospitalizations in small town USACredit: Saint Louis University Residents of rural ...
Smog-eating graphene composite reduces atmospheric pollution
Credit: Marys_Photos; Pixabay Graphene Flagship partners the University of Bologna, Politecnico di Milano, CNR, NEST, Italcementi HeidelbergCement Group, the Israel ...
Frankfurt archaeologists investigate ‘lost cities’ in Oman
Early career researcher Stephanie Döpper awarded funding by Gerda Henkel Foundation to study abandoned mud-brick settlements in OmanCredit: Stephanie Döpper ...
Scholars find that irregularly shaped parks reduce mortality risk
Credit: Texas A&M University Some community parks are square, a reflection of the city block where they're located -- but ...
UTA multidisciplinary project aims to improve transportation for older adults
Improving transportation for older adultsCredit: UT Arlington A multidisciplinary team of engineers and social workers from The University of Texas ...
Smart buildings face challenges but have plenty of potential
Mohamed Ouf believes fully automated structures will revolutionize occupant comfort and energy efficiencyCredit: Concordia University We often hear the word ...
‘Self-cleaning’ concrete could keep buildings looking new (video)
Credit: American Chemical Society Building materials that clean themselves could save immense time and labor in homes and businesses, as ...
Emissions from electricity generation lead to premature deaths for some racial groups
Credit: Rebecca Gourley/ University of Washington Air pollution doesn't just come from cars on the road, generating electricity from fossil ...
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