Biodiversity increases the efficiency of energy use in grasslands

Plants obtain their energy from the sun. Other beings rely on eating to survive. Yet how…

Researchers uncover hidden antibiotic potential of cannabis

The research team found that CBG had antibacterial activity against drug-resistant MRSA. It prevented the ability…

Melting properties determine biological functions of cuticular hydrocarbon layer of ants

The bodies of ants are covered with wax-like substances known as cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) that serve…

New bile discovery will rewrite textbooks

Forget what you know about bile because that’s about to change, thanks to a new discovery. …

A Meeting in Orbit Demonstrates a Space Junk Solution

Two satellites docked together high above Earth on Tuesday, successfully extending the life of one that…

Explained: Why water droplets 'bounce off the walls'

University of Warwick researchers can now explain why some water droplets bounce like a beach ball…

The atmosphere gets in the way of the universe’s most amazing objects

Earth’s atmosphere thankfully provides air for us to breathe, but when trying to study interesting objects…

Wildness in urban parks important for human well-being

As metropolises balloon with growth and sprawl widens the footprint of cities around the world, access…

Tax rule for industry rewards carbon capture

When it comes to encouraging manufacturers to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a carrot might…

Chemists learn how to detect phenols in smoked food samples using vitamin B4

Today, phenols are used to produce medicines, paints, and inexpensive furniture made of chipboard or MDF…