New functions of a protein may improve biocontrol methods in sustainable agriculture

The laboratory of the UMA “BacBio” has proved that Bacillus subtilis cells, when deprived of an…

How sewer science could ease testing pressure and track COVID-19

The science of sewage surveillance could be deployed in countries across the world to help monitor…

Climate change: Now is the moment to rebuild better

The urgency of actions to recover from the COVID-19 crisis must not deter long-term climate objectives.…

Home wine consumption has significantly increased during confinement

The frequency of wine consumption has increased significantly during the confinement caused by the coronavirus in…

NASA’s ICESat-2 Measures Arctic Ocean’s Sea Ice Thickness, Snow Cover

Initial results from NASA’s ICESat-2 satellite suggest that Arctic sea ice has thinned by as much…

A new type of chemical bond: The charge-shift bond

John Morrison Galbraith is an associate professor of chemistry at Marist College who studies chemical bonding,…

36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit

Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak…

Unique payout Alaskans get from oil wealth could be at risk

Alaska has no income or statewide sales taxes, and it cuts residents a check every year…

Field study reveals how ammonia isotope molecules diffuse in air

Scientists are working to find ways to monitor ammonia—an increasingly common species in the atmosphere closely…

Delaying primaries helps protect incumbents as well as voters

Nineteen states, including Wyoming, Hawaii and Maryland, have postponed or canceled their primary elections. To many…