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Bacteria could help to capture greenhouse gases
Carbon dioxide is an important molecule necessary for life on Earth. Trees need CO2 for photosynthesis,…
This songbird can keep time with the best of them
When it comes to keeping time, an unassuming species of songbird is on a par with…
Poor labor market performance amongst Muslims in Britain is not due to cultural and religious habits, study finds
New research has discovered that Muslims’ so-called “sociocultural attitudes” cannot explain their poor labor market outcomes…
Feminism may lead to better body image
New research from the University of Georgia shows a connection between being a feminist and having…
Climate deniers sow weather-map heatwave misinfo
Climate-change deniers on social media have a viral way of spreading scepticism during a heatwave: by…
Existing fiber optic cables can monitor whales
A new study demonstrates for the first time that the same undersea fiber optic cables used…
Producing palm oil substitute from corn waste
Is a sustainable, local alternative to palm oil possible? The research consortium NextVegOil from Aachen, Bochum,…
Hey Siri: How much does this galaxy cluster weigh?
It’s been nearly a century since astronomer Fritz Zwicky first calculated the mass of the Coma…
Study checks progress towards eco-friendly pest management in South Africa
A new study published in the CABI Agriculture & Bioscience journal has reviewed progress made towards…