Researchers report the discovery of several sets of fossilized tracks, likely from the brown bear-sized Coryphodon,…
Freshly-Made Plutonium From Outer Space Found On Ocean Floor
Something went boom in outer space and sent radioactive stardust our way, and it’s just been…
Victoria's watch catchments may not recover from drought, study finds
Australian-first research by Monash University discredits the theory that rivers and underground water supplies eventually replenish…
Call for 'paradigm shift' to fight airborne spread of COVID-19 indoors
QUT air-quality expert Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska is leading an international call for a “paradigm shift”…
What makes plant cell walls both strong and extensible?
A plant cell wall’s unique ability to expand without weakening or breaking—a quality required for plant…
New snailfish genome reveals how they adapted to the pressures of deep-sea life
A new whole genome sequence for the Yap hadal snailfish provides insights into how the unusual…
Two regions in the canine genome explain one third of the risk of rare blood cancer
Mutations in two genetic regions in dogs explain over one third of the risk of developing…
A new approach to identify genetic boundaries of species could also impact policy
A new approach to genomic species delineation could impact policy and lend clarity to legislation for…
Causes of concrete and asphalt deterioration explained
Scientists have revealed that the deterioration of modern concrete and asphalt structures is due to the…
EPA revokes Trump-era policy that loosened clean-air rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is revoking a Trump-era rule that overhauled how the agency evaluates air…