Research reveals why tackling particle pollution leads to rise in photochemical smog

Researchers from the University of York have discovered why reducing particle pollution is actually increasing surface…

Scientists develop tools for early detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater

It can be a bit smellier than other ways of monitoring COVID-19, but analyzing wastewater is…

New giant carnivorous dinosaur discovered with tiny arms like T. rex

Tyrannosaurs (like the famous T. rex) is not the only group of giant carnivorous dinosaur with…

The beginning of life: The early embryo is in the driver's seat

One often thinks that the early embryo is fragile and needs support. However, at the earliest…

Unlocking better soil carbon sequestration by studying silicon deposits in plants

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are closer to unlocking the secrets to better soil carbon…

Cell map of human gonads identifies the cells involved in sex determination

The first large-scale cellular map of gonadal developmental in both sexes has been created by researchers…

Snapping shrimp orbital hood protects against shockwave blasts

A team of researchers from the University of Tulsa and the University of South Carolina, has…

Turkish astronomers discover new short-period pulsating variable star

Astronomers from the Istanbul University in Turkey report the finding of a new short-period pulsating variable…

Taxing animal production to reduce animal density in agriculture

A huge proportion of the world’s population is vegetarian, eating no meat for a range of…

Removing the nitrogen bottleneck in the world's food supply

A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher is a part of a team that developed a…