Smiling or exhibiting other positive emotional displays while selling a product over live video—known as livestreaming—makes…
Pathogenic fungi colonize microplastics in soils
Representatives of numerous pathogenic fungal species are finding new habitat on microplastic particles in the soil…
New biomechanical method draws roots into deeper soil layers to resist drought stress
Tree roots are drawn towards moist soil, a phenomenon known as hydrotropism. Near surface watering therefore…
Biodiversity, climate change and the fate of coral reefs
An international group of researchers representing thousands of coral scientists across the globe is calling for…
Chimpanzees have not entered the stone age
Unlike early human species, chimpanzees do not seem to be able to spontaneously make and use…
Genome reveals that lichens can produce different climate-specific natural substances
Natural substances are biologically active components produced by organisms. So far, they have been of interest…
World's coral scientists warn action is needed now to save even a few reefs from climate change
The Chagos Archipelago is one of the most remote, seemingly idyllic places on Earth. Coconut-covered sandy…
Research reveals barriers to increasing diversity in voluntary organizations
The impact of COVID-19 and a lack of resources has led to charities and voluntary sector…
Reprogrammable satellite fuelled prior to launch
A sophisticated telecommunications satellite capable of being completely repurposed in orbit has been fuelled ready for…
Liftoff! Jeff Bezos And Three Crewmates Head To Space
The Amazon founder became the second billionaire this month to reach the edge of space —…