Clearing the air: Wind farms more land efficient than previously thought
Wed 6:28pmWind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable. However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels.…Guidance on energy and macronutrients across the lifespan
Wed 6:28pmIn the long history of recommendations for nutritional intake, current research is trending toward the concept of 'food as medicine' -- a philosophy in which food and nutrition are positioned within interventions to support health and wellness.Calorie restriction study reveals complexities in how diet impacts aging
Wed 6:28pmThe rate at which human cells age is influenced by multiple interconnected factors. New research examined how restricting calories influences telomere length and biological aging.Honey bees experience multiple health stressors out-in-the-field
Wed 6:28pmIt's not a single pesticide or virus stressing honey bees, and affecting their health, but exposure to a complex web of multiple interacting stressors encountered while at work pollinating crops, found new research. Scientists have been unable to explain…Machine learning used to create a fabric-based touch sensor
Wed 6:27pmA new fabric-based touch sensor used machine learning to control mobile apps, video games and other devices while integrated into clothing.Probiotic feed additive boosts growth, health in poultry in place of antibiotics
Wed 6:27pmThe growing need for antibiotic-free products has challenged producers to decrease or completely stop using antimicrobials as feed supplements in the diet of broiler chickens to improve feed efficiency, growth rate and intestinal health. A research team…Global study reveals health impacts of airborne trace elements
Wed 6:27pmResearchers investigated global particulate matter, revealing health risks from trace elements.First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
Wed 6:27pmNew research has highlighted an area in Arabia that once acted as a key point for cultural exchanges and trades amongst ancient people -- and it all took place in vast caves and lava tubes that have remained largely untapped reservoirs of archaeological…Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2
Wed 6:27pmA detailed reconstruction of climate during the most recent ice age, when a large swath of North America was covered in ice, provides information on the relationship between CO2 and global temperature. Results show that while most future warming estimates…East coast mussel shells are becoming more porous in warming waters
Wed 6:27pmResearchers have found that over the last 120 years, the porosity -- or small-scale holes -- in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has increased, potentially due to warming waters. The study analyzed modern mussel shells in comparison to…Paleontologists unearth what may be the largest known marine reptile
Wed 6:26pmThe fossilized remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two meters long has been found on a beach in Somerset, UK.New class of antimicrobials discovered in soil bacteria
Wed 1:11pmResearchers have discovered toxic protein particles, shaped like umbrellas, that soil bacteria known as Streptomyces secrete to squelch competitors in their crowded microbial communities, especially others of their own species. What makes these newly detected…38 trillion dollars in damages each year: World economy already committed to income reduction of 19…
Wed 1:11pmEven if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to climate change, a new study finds. These damages are six times larger than the mitigation costs needed…Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why
Wed 1:11pmMountain chickadees have among the best spatial memory in the animal kingdom. New research identifies the genes at play and offers insight into how a shifting climate may impact the evolution of this unique skill.Understanding climate warming impacts on carbon release from the tundra
Wed 1:11pmThe warming climate shifts the dynamics of tundra environments and makes them release trapped carbon, according to a new study published in Nature. These changes could transform tundras from carbon sinks into a carbon source, exacerbating the effects of…Solving a mini mystery of cell division
Wed 1:11pmTrying to hit a target size before dividing seems like the best strategy for maintaining a precise cell size, but bacteria don't do that. Now we know why.Marine plankton behavior could predict future marine extinctions
Wed 1:11pmMarine communities migrated to Antarctica during the Earth's warmest period in 66 million years long before a mass-extinction event.Substantial global cost of climate inaction
Wed 1:11pmPioneering study reveals that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius could reduce the global economic costs of climate change by two thirds. If warming continues to 3 degrees Celsius, global GDP will decrease by up to 10 percent -- with the worst…Plant sensors could act as an early warning system for farmers
Wed 1:10pmUsing a pair of sensors made from carbon nanotubes, researchers discovered signals that help plants respond to stresses such as heat, light, or attack from insects or bacteria. Farmers could use these sensors to monitor threats to their crops, allowing them to…Genetic variant identified that shaped the human skull base
Wed 1:10pmResearchers have identified a variant in the gene TBX1 as key in the development of the unique morphology at the base of the skull. TBX1 is present at higher levels in humans than in closely related hominins. Low TBX1 also occurs in certain genetic conditions…Dog attacks on mountain tapirs highlight a growing threat to endangered wildlife
Wed 1:10pmResearchers who captured footage of dog attacks on endangered mountain tapirs in Colombia are calling for action to protect threatened wildlife.A better view with new mid-infrared nanoscopy
Wed 1:10pmA team has constructed an improved mid-infrared microscope, enabling them to see the structures inside living bacteria at the nanometer scale. Mid-infrared microscopy is typically limited by its low resolution, especially when compared to other microscopy…Interspecies competition led to even more forms of ancient human -- defying evolutionary trends in…
Wed 1:10pmCompetition between species played a major role in the rise and fall of hominins -- and produced a 'bizarre' evolutionary pattern for the Homo lineage -- according to a new study that revises the start and end dates for many of our early ancestors.E-tongue can detect white wine spoilage before humans can
Wed 1:10pmWhile the electronic tongue bears little physical resemblance to its namesake, the strand-like sensory probes of the 'e-tongue' still outperformed human senses when detecting contaminated wine in a recent study. In a recent experiment, the e-tongue identified…Unique field study shows how climate change affects fire-impacted forests
Wed 1:10pmDuring the unusually dry year of 2018, Sweden was hit by numerous forest fires. A research team has investigated how climate change affects recently burnt boreal forests and their ability to absorb carbon dioxide.Paradox of extreme cold events in a warming world
Wed 1:10pmThe Warm Arctic-Cold Continent (WACC) phenomenon is the puzzling combination of Arctic warming and extreme coldness in specific mid-latitude regions. However, the progression of WACC events remains unclear amidst global warming. Scientists have now predicted a…Study finds iron-rich enamel protects, but doesn't color, rodents' orange-brown incisors
Wed 1:10pmChattering squirrels, charming coypus, and tail-slapping beavers -- along with some other rodents -- have orange-brown front teeth. Researchers have produced high-resolution images of rodent incisors, providing an atomic-level view of the teeth's ingenious…Copper beads in pig feed reshape swine gut microbiome
Wed 1:10pmCopper is a natural antimicrobial material that, when added to pig feed, may promote the growth and health of the animals. Since pigs can tolerate high levels of the metal, researchers recently investigated whether copper might be used to promote their gut…Tracking a protein's fleeting shape changes
Wed 1:10pmResearchers have developed a powerful, new technique to generate 'movies' of changing protein structures and speeds of up to 50 frames per second.Research explores how a father's diet could shape the health of his offspring
Wed 1:10pmA mice study suggests a father's diet may shape the anxiety of his sons and the metabolic health of his daughters before they are even conceived.
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