Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century
Thu 4:15pmGlobal biodiversity has declined between 2% and 11% during the 20th century due to land-use change alone, according to a large multi-model study. Projections show climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by the mid-21st century.Food in sight? The liver is ready!
Thu 4:15pmWhat happens in the body when we are hungry and see and smell food? A team of researchers has now been able to show in mice that adaptations in the liver mitochondria take place after only a few minutes. Stimulated by the activation of a group of nerve cells…Voluntary corporate emissions targets not enough to create real climate action
Thu 4:14pmCompanies' emissions reduction targets should not be the sole measure of corporate climate ambition, according to a new perspective paper.Curiosity promotes biodiversity
Thu 4:14pmCichlid fishes exhibit differing degrees of curiosity. The cause for this lies in their genes, as reported by researchers. This trait influences the cichlids' ability to adapt to new habitats.Treatment for deadly superbug C. diff may be weakening
Thu 1:16pmThe antibiotic vancomycin, recommended as first-line treatment for infection caused by the deadly superbug C. difficile (C. diff), may not be living up to its promise, according to new research.Herring arrives earlier in the Wadden Sea due to climate change
Thu 1:15pmDue to the changing climate, young herring arrive in the Wadden Sea earlier and earlier in spring.With hybrid brains, these mice smell like a rat
Thu 1:15pmMice lacking an olfactory system have had their sense of smell restored with neurons from rats, the first time scientists have successfully integrated the sensory apparatus of one species into another.Estimating emissions potential of decommissioned gas wells from shale samples
Thu 1:15pmExtracting natural gas from shale formations can provide an abundant, lower-carbon footprint fossil fuel, but also creates concerns over increased methane emissions. Researchers have now developed a new tool that can estimate the emission potential of shale…Scientists released long-term data of ground solar-induced fluorescence to improve understanding of…
Thu 1:15pmA recent study utilized ground-based instruments to measure solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) that reflect plant health and photosynthesis.The longer spilled oil lingers in freshwater, the more persistent compounds it produces
Thu 1:15pmOil is an important natural resource for many industries, but it can lead to serious environmental damage when accidentally spilled. While large oil spills are highly publicized, every year there are many smaller-scale spills into lakes, rivers and oceans. The…Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet
Thu 1:15pmDust can have a huge impact on local air quality, food security, energy supply and public health. Previous studies have found that dust levels are decreasing across India, particularly northern India, the Persian Gulf Coast and much of the Middle East, but the…Synthetic droplets cause a stir in the primordial soup
Thu 1:14pmOur bodies are made up of trillions of different cells, each fulfilling their own unique function to keep us alive. How do cells move around inside these extremely complicated systems? How do they know where to go? And how did they get so complicated to begin…Key to efficient and stable organic solar cells
Thu 1:14pmA team of researchers has made a significant breakthrough in the field of organic photovoltaics.How do birds flock? Researchers do the math to reveal previously unknown aerodynamic phenomenon
Thu 1:14pmHow do birds fly in a coordinated and seemingly effortless fashion? Part of the answer lies in precise, and previously unknown, aerodynamic interactions, reports a team of mathematicians. Its breakthrough broadens our understanding of wildlife, including fish,…How electric vehicle drivers can escape range anxiety
Thu 1:14pmTwo of the biggest challenges faced by new and potential electric vehicle (EV) drivers are range anxiety and speed of charging, but these shouldn't have to be challenges at all. Researchers discovered that a change in refueling mindset, rather than improving…Advanced cell atlas opens new doors in biomedical research
Thu 1:13pmResearchers have developed a web-based platform that offers an unprecedented view of the human body at the cellular level. The aim is to create an invaluable resource for researchers worldwide to increase knowledge about human health and disease.The secret to saving old books could be gluten-free glues
Thu 1:13pm'Bookworm' is a cute thing to call a voracious reader, but actual bookworms -- as well as microorganisms and time -- break down the flour pastes commonly used to keep old publications in one piece. Now, researchers have analyzed the proteins in wheat-based…How immune cells communicate to fight viruses
Thu 1:13pmChemokines are signalling proteins that orchestrate the interaction of immune cells against pathogens and tumors. To understand this complex network, various techniques have been developed to identify chemokine-producing cells. However, it has not yet been…Human activities have an intense impact on Earth's deep subsurface fluid flow
Wed 6:24pmHydrologists predict human-induced underground fluid fluxes to rise with climate change mitigation strategies like carbon sequestration.Artificial intelligence helps scientists engineer plants to fight climate change
Wed 6:24pmScientists are using artificial intelligence software to analyze plant root systems, laying out a protocol that can be applied to gather data on crop and model plant phenotypes (physical characteristics) more efficiently and with equal or greater accuracy than…Managing meandering waterways in a changing world
Wed 6:24pmJust as water moves through a river, rivers themselves move across the landscape. They carve valleys and canyons, create floodplains and deltas, and transport sediment from the uplands to the ocean.How light can vaporize water without the need for heat
Wed 4:06pmResearchers discovered that light can cause evaporation of water from a surface without the need for heat. This 'photomolecular effect' could be important for understanding climate change and for improving some industrial processes.Positive perceptions of solar projects
Wed 4:06pmA new survey has found that for residents living within three miles of a large-scale solar development, positive attitudes outnumbered negative attitudes by almost a 3-to-1 margin. Researchers surveyed almost 1,000 residents living near solar projects.Artificial intelligence can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'
Wed 4:06pmCleveland Clinic researchers developed an artficial intelligence (AI) model that can determine the best combination and timeline to use when prescribing drugs to treat a bacterial infection, based solely on how quickly the bacteria grow given certain…Hurricanes jeopardize carbon-storing New England forests
Wed 4:05pmMany American companies are relying on carbon offsets to reduce their carbon footprint, especially those who have pledged to achieve 'net-zero emissions.' Sequestering carbon in forests is an example of a nature-based solution that is being used to address…After spinal cord injury, neurons wreak havoc on metabolism
Wed 4:05pmConditions such as diabetes, heart attack and vascular diseases commonly diagnosed in people with spinal cord injuries can be traced to abnormal post-injury neuronal activity that causes abdominal fat tissue compounds to leak and pool in the liver and other…Network model unifies recency and central tendency biases
Wed 4:05pmNeuroscientists have revealed that recency bias in working memory naturally leads to central tendency bias, the phenomenon where people's (and animals') judgements are biased towards the average of previous observations. Their findings may hint at why the…Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? Pioneering research sheds light on impacts of…
Wed 4:05pmA groundbreaking study combined novel experimental data within an innovative modeling framework to examine how temperature might affect transmission risk of malaria in different environments in Africa.Cells may possess hidden communication system
Wed 4:04pmCells constantly navigate a dynamic environment, facing ever-changing conditions and challenges. But how do cells swiftly adapt to these environmental fluctuations? A new study is answering that question by challenging our understanding of how cells function.…Researchers uncover 'parallel universe' in tomato genetics
Wed 4:02pmResearchers have made a breakthrough for evolutionary biology of the Solanaceae family, which includes peppers, potatoes and petunias.
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