Study tracks waterbird use of Chicago-area wetlands

A three-year study in northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana found that—even at small scales—emergent wetlands or…

New study cracks the code to increasing grain size and reducing chalkiness in rice

Improving the yield of rice grains and enhancing their appearance is a key standpoint for rice…

'Dinosaur mummy': Researchers believe they've found one of the best preserved dinosaurs ever

Researchers in Canada have discovered parts of what they believe to be a full “dinosaur mummy”…

Revisiting the adequacy of the economic policy narrative underpinning the Green Revolution

One of the founding narratives of the Green Revolution (a push towards technology-driven modernization of agriculture…

Chemical additives improve stability of high-density lithium-ion batteries

As our need for high-density batteries increases with widespread adoption of electric cars and alternative energy…

Enabling precise control of catalytic reactions

Various chemical reactions occur one after another in cells, and life is maintained as each step…

How an extra-clock ultradian brain oscillator sustains circadian timekeeping

On September 2, Luo Dong-Gen and his research team from Peking University’s School of Life Sciences,…

New study cracks the code for future exploration of oil and gas in the Jizhong depression

Oil and gas are two of the most important natural resources, contributing to over half of…

Thyme among almond trees mitigates climate change and increases the land's production

The introduction of perennial crops in the alleys of Mediterranean dryland almond orchards reduces greenhouse gas…

Lies are more common on laptops than on phones: How devices shape our behavior when bargaining with strangers

People appear to be more willing to lie for personal gain when they use a laptop…