Seeing the Light: Scientists Unlock Seed Germination Process
Aug 7, 2018, 10:17 am By ENNScientists have identified a key gene that helps seeds decide whether to germinate. The MFT gene…Improving Air Quality Could Prevent Thousands of Deaths in India
Aug 7, 2018, 9:07 am By ENNMore than 6.1 million people worldwide die each year as a result of exposure to air pollution, which…Mass timber: Thinking big about sustainable construction
Aug 7, 2018, 8:37 am By ENNThe construction and operation of all kinds of buildings uses vast amounts of energy and natural…Surveys from Above Give Scientists a New Perspective on Water
Aug 7, 2018, 8:35 am By ENNA new way of exploring the Mighty Mississippi and surrounding aquifers will take flight in August…2017 was one of three warmest years on record
Aug 7, 2018, 8:32 am By ENNIt’s official: 2017 was the third-warmest year on record for the globe, behind 2016 (first) and…Key Gene to Accelerate Sugarcane Growth is Identified
Aug 3, 2018, 1:51 pm By ENN
Despite international breeding efforts, advanced agronomy and effective management of pests and…Eating Crickets Can be Good for your Gut, According to New Clinical Trial
Aug 3, 2018, 1:45 pm By ENNValerie Stull was 12 when she ate her first insect. “I was on a trip with my parents in Central…New Study: The Arctic Carbon Cycle is Speeding Up
Aug 3, 2018, 1:40 pm By ENNWhen people think of the Arctic, snow, ice and polar bears come to mind. Trees? Not so much. At…NASA Finds Power in Tropical Storm Shanshan's Center
Aug 3, 2018, 1:34 pm By ENNAn infrared look by NASA's Terra satellite found powerful storms in the center of Tropical Storm…Iowa Study: Older People Less Apt to Recognize They’ve Made a Mistake
Aug 3, 2018, 11:42 am By ENNThe older you get, the less apt you may be to recognize that you’ve made an error. In a new study,…Abandoned Farmlands Enrich Bird Communities
Aug 3, 2018, 11:35 am By ENN
Abandoned farmlands hold potential for the preservation of wetland and grassland birds as…Hookah Smoking Raises Cardiovascular Risk Comparable to Traditional Cigarette Smoking, Study Finds
Aug 3, 2018, 11:29 am By ENNIn direct contradiction to marketing efforts claiming that hookah (water pipe) smoking is less…New Approach to Super Slippery Packaging Aims to Cut Down on Food Waste
Aug 3, 2018, 11:18 am By ENNAlmost everyone who eats fast food is familiar with the frustration of trying to squeeze every last…First research vessel dedicated to Hudson Bay will explore previously understudied Arctic regions
Aug 3, 2018, 8:29 am By ENNCanada’s first research vessel dedicated exclusively to historic Hudson Bay – a landmark for…Can a calculator predict your risk of heart attack and stroke?
Aug 3, 2018, 8:26 am By ENNCanadian researchers have built and validated an online calculator that empowers individuals to…Researchers discover three new species of poisonous Colombian frogs
Aug 3, 2018, 8:24 am By ENNUniversity of Saskatchewan researchers José Andrés and Andrés Posso-Terranova have discovered…NASA's Terra Satellite finds Powerful Storms in Hurricane Hector
Aug 2, 2018, 1:49 pm By ENNNASA's Terra satellite analyzed Hurricane Hector in infrared light to find the strongest parts of…New Study Shows Some Corals Might Adapt to Climate Changes
Aug 2, 2018, 11:23 am By ENNNew research shows that not all corals respond the same to changes in climate. The University of…Climate change-driven droughts are getting hotter, UCI study finds
Aug 2, 2018, 11:14 am By ENNDry months are getting hotter in large parts of the United States, another sign that human-caused…Scientists Present Concept for the Elimination of Traffic Jams
Aug 2, 2018, 10:48 am By ENNA team of researchers from Cologne and New York present proposals for the traffic management of the…
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