Reef-devouring predator survives coral bleaching and feasts on the survivors
The crown-of-thorns starfish is nature’s ultimate coral predator that has a circle of life perfectly adapted to warming waters.
Researchers: There is a need for more accurate accounting of nitrous oxide from agricultural crop residues
According to researchers, there is a need for changing the way of accounting greenhouse gases from agriculture. The current inventory of nitrous oxide from plant residues relies solely on the amount of nitrogen in the residues, while crucial factors su…
Researchers: There is a need for more accurate accounting of nitrous oxide from agricultural crop residues
According to researchers, there is a need for changing the way of accounting greenhouse gases from agriculture. The current inventory of nitrous oxide from plant residues relies solely on the amount of nitrogen in the residues, while crucial factors su…
New mollusk and crustacean species in symbiosis with worms in dead coral rocks
The symbiotic communities of invertebrates in dead coral gravel on the shallow, warm-temperate coast of the Kii Peninsula in western Japan. New bivalve species and sideswimmer have been found to live communally with the greenish Bonellia spoonworm. Liv…
New mollusk and crustacean species in symbiosis with worms in dead coral rocks
The symbiotic communities of invertebrates in dead coral gravel on the shallow, warm-temperate coast of the Kii Peninsula in western Japan. New bivalve species and sideswimmer have been found to live communally with the greenish Bonellia spoonworm. Liv…
Four eating behavior patterns of children
Children fall broadly into four eating categories, according to new research, and parents feed their children differently depending on those categories.
Four eating behavior patterns of children
Children fall broadly into four eating categories, according to new research, and parents feed their children differently depending on those categories.
Superlensing without a super lens: Physicists boost microscopes beyond limits
Attempts to break the diffraction limit with ‘super lenses’ have all hit the hurdle of extreme visual losses. Now physicists have shown a new pathway to achieve superlensing with minimal losses, breaking through the diffraction limit by a factor of nea…
Superlensing without a super lens: Physicists boost microscopes beyond limits
Attempts to break the diffraction limit with ‘super lenses’ have all hit the hurdle of extreme visual losses. Now physicists have shown a new pathway to achieve superlensing with minimal losses, breaking through the diffraction limit by a factor of nea…
Potential for 110% electricity increases in U. S. urban buildings
A research study tackled the critical issue of how city-scale building energy consumption in urban environments will evolve under the influence of climate change.
Potential for 110% electricity increases in U. S. urban buildings
A research study tackled the critical issue of how city-scale building energy consumption in urban environments will evolve under the influence of climate change.
Nanoparticle vaccine could curb cancer metastasis to lungs by targeting a protein
Engineers have developed an experimental vaccine that could prevent the spread of metastatic cancers to the lungs. Its success lies in targeting a protein known to play a central role in cancer growth and spread, rather than targeting the primary tumor…
Researchers study one of the world’s darkest rivers
They set out to study the Congo Basin’s carbon cycle and in the process have become aware of one of the world’s darkest blackwater rivers: the Ruki. In the first study on this major jungle river, an international research team explains how this blackne…
AI identifies antimalarial drug as possible osteoporosis treatment
Artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity and is being harnessed by some scientists to predict which molecules could treat illnesses, or to quickly screen existing medicines for new applications. Researchers have used one such deep learning al…
Strength training may reduce health risks of a high-protein diet
Progressive strength training using resistance can protect against the detrimental effects of a high-protein diet, according to new research in mice.
New insights into the genetics of the common octopus: Genome at the chromosome level decoded
Octopuses are fascinating animals — and serve as important model organisms in neuroscience, cognition research and developmental biology. To gain a deeper understanding of their biology and evolutionary history, validated data on the composition of th…
Researchers unveil fire-inhibiting nonflammable gel polymer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries
A research team has succeeded in developing a non-flammable gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) that is set to revolutionize the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by mitigating the risks of thermal runaway and fire incidents.
Greener neighborhoods can protect us — at the cellular level
A new study finds that greenspace — the vegetation in a neighborhood’s yards, parks and public spaces — has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress. However, the study also finds that the positive impact of greens…
Germicidal UV lights could be producing indoor air pollutants, study finds
While useful for killing pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, 222-nanometer UV lights may produce harmful compounds in indoor spaces, and should be used with ventilation, researchers have found.
AI can identify people with abnormal heart rhythms
Investigators found that an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can detect an abnormal heart rhythm in people not yet showing symptoms. The algorithm, which identified hidden signals in common medical diagnostic testing, may help doctors better prev…