The magnitude of the 2023 Turkish earthquake matches the largest in the country's history, according to new study

On February 6, 2023, two powerful earthquakes successively occurred in Turkey, resulting in significant damage and…

Tailings dams can degrade the upstream variety and abundance of fish species

Streams are complex habitats that can be affected by changes further upstream or downstream. Even small…

Journalists needs to be more critical of the way governments use 'nudging' to change our behavior, says researcher

Suppose you are in a pub with friends. You drink a few beers, have a good…

Nearly a quarter of people in the UK flush wet wipes down the toilet: Here's why they shouldn't

Whether you’re cleaning your house, your car or your child, there are a variety of wet…

Genomic surveillance identifies global strain of emerging wheat disease fungus

Pests and diseases may reduce global wheat yields by over 20%. A study published April 11th…

Study recommends greater awareness of biopesticides to help fight locust outbreaks in China

A new study led by scientists from the Chinese MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety suggests greater…

Study finds social media played a critical role in decreasing COVID positivity rates at educational institutions

Now that we’ve arguably rounded the corner from the pandemic, researchers are dissecting our response and…

Ariane 5 flight VA260, carrying the Juice mission, is fully integrated and ready for rollout

Ariane 5 for flight VA260 carrying ESA’s Juice mission is seen here fully integrated and ready…

How a mutation in the SKD3 enzyme can cause MGCA7 disease

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions report in the journal Nature Communications how…

Geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after lightning strike

After lightning struck a tree in a New Port Richey neighborhood, a University of South Florida…