Toward sustained, stable Raman imaging of large samples at the nanoscale

Raman spectroscopy, an optical microscopy technique, is a non-destructive chemical analysis technique that provides rich molecular…

Whole-site management of Marine Protected Areas can lead to 95% increase in reef species

The whole-site management of a Marine Protected Area (MPA) can increase the total abundance of reef…

A primary standard for measuring vacuum

A novel, quantum-based vacuum gauge system invented by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and…

UK issues 1st-ever 'red' warning for hot weather next week

British authorities issued their first ever “red” warning for extreme heat early next week, declaring a…

US renews space flights with Russia in rare cooperation

The United States and Russia said Friday they would renew flights together to the International Space…

Study identifies potential welfare concerns for privately kept snakes

New University of Bristol-led research has highlighted several potential welfare concerns relating to how snakes are…

Amid climate change and conflict, more resilient food systems a must, report shows

Increased demand for water will be the No. 1 threat to food security in the next…

Urban agriculture can promote bee communities in tropical megacities

Urbanization is a primary threat to biodiversity. However, scientists know little about how urbanization affects biodiversity…

Tiny limbs and long bodies: Coordinating lizard locomotion

Snakes and lizards have distinct body movement patterns. Lizards bend from side to side as they…

Why do dogs eat poop and how you can get your pet to stop

Sometimes, our dogs do strange things. Besides biting their dirty paws or rolling around in puddles,…