They are the salt-tolerant shrubs that thrive in the toughest of conditions, but according to new…
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Long-standing genomic mystery about the origins of introns explained in new study
One of the most long-standing, fundamental mysteries of biology surrounds the poorly understood origins of introns.…
Foodbanks evolving to survive cost of living crisis, experts find
The traditional model of foodbanks is evolving to become more sustainable as charities and organizations report…
Tablet-based vaccine prevents urinary tract infections in mice
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a tablet-based vaccine for urinary tract infections (UTIs) that…
What ancient underwater food webs can tell us about the future of climate change
What a tangled web we weave. When it comes to the impact of the climate crisis…
Study finds that big rains eventually bring big algae blooms
In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem. Not only are…
Study: Canada geese beat humans in longstanding territory battle
Canada geese collide with aircraft, intimidate unassuming joggers, and leave lawns and sidewalks spattered with prodigious…
NASA's Lunar Flashlight SmallSat readies for launch
When NASA’s Lunar Flashlight launches no earlier than Nov. 30, the tiny satellite will begin a…
Image: Hubble glimpses a glittering gathering of stars
This glittering gathering of stars is Pismis 26, a globular star cluster located about 23,000 light-years…
Study reveals genomic potential of active soil microbial populations under simulated winter conditions
Scientists estimate that northern peatlands contain one third of the Earth’s soil carbon. This makes them…