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How scientists are using DNA testing to disrupt international ivory smuggling networks
In recent years, DNA testing has been used to crack cold cases. What if it was…
Simulations show using novel wheat genotypes coupled with deep sowing can increase yields
A quartet of researchers with CSIRO Agriculture & Food in Australia has found via simulations that…
The untapped nitrogen reservoir
Guanidine is one of the most nitrogen-rich compounds. It could be a valuable source of organic…
A remote control for functional materials
Intense mid-infrared excitation has been demonstrated as a powerful tool for controlling the magnetic, ferroelectric and…
Oversized and understudied: Researchers begin to uncover the mysterious lives of jumbo bacteriophages
Viruses are tiny but mighty intruders that can be found in the environment including in human…
Avian secret: The key to agile bird flight is switching quickly between stable and unstable gliding
While it had been assumed that unstable gliding was the key to agility in bird flight,…
Edible, biodegradable, anti-microbial plastic boasts higher tensile strength than petroleum-based plastic
Disposal of food packaging is a major cause of environmental pollution worldwide. More than 350 million…
Nature-based solutions in mountains can reduce climate change impact on drought
New research, led by Dr. Petra Holden from the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) at…
New study sheds light on early human hair evolution
Hair is an important feature of primate—including human—diversity and evolution, serving functions tied to thermoregulation, protection,…