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The 'Rapunzel' virus: An evolutionary oddity
A recent study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has revealed the secret behind an evolutionary…
Farms in cities: New study offers planners and growers food for thought
Urban agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice. On…
New research sheds light on how malaria parasites adapt to their human hosts
A study has characterized the factors that cause the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, to invest resources…
Astronomers observe lone distant galaxy that appears to have consumed all of its former companions
Over 13 billion years ago, the first galaxies in the universe formed. They were elliptical, with…
Investigating mold fungi, nature's substances, to replace pesticides
DTU is helping a large international company find nature’s own substances to combat fungal diseases in…
Being adaptive at work may be the golden ticket to combat gender equalities
A study from The University of Western Australia’s Business School has revealed that women who adapt…
Dust lifted into the air by cyclones provides anchor points for cloud-forming ice
Cirrus clouds are high-altitude (8–17 kilometers) clouds composed of pure ice particles. These clouds have a…
Researchers discover Middle Devonian reefs in North Qiangtang Block
North Qiangtang Block is located at the northwestern part of China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, between the…
Researchers study feeding habits of small-bodied fishes
Small-bodied fishes play an important role in structuring aquatic ecosystems by transporting energy and nutrients from…