Thousands of meltwater lakes mapped on the east Antarctic ice sheet

The number of meltwater lakes on the surface of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet is more…

New washing machine filter breaks down plastic microfibres

Plastic microfibres that come off clothes in washing machines can be degraded and dissolved by a…

Can citric acid be a green alternative to protecting steel?

Nitric acid is currently the most widely used passivating solution to protect stainless steel from corrosion…

Fly your experiment to the space station with Bioreactor Express Service

ESA is partnering with Kayser Italia to offer the Kubik facility on the International Space Station…

Hurricanes: Improving rapid intensification predictions

Many scientists have said that storms are more intense than ever before – Cat. 4 or…

Engineers produce water-saving crop irrigation sensor

Developed by engineers — environmental, mechanical, and chemical — new sensors expected to save nearly 35%…

Viruses as modulators of interactions in marine ecosystems

Viruses are mainly known as pathogens – often causing death. However, scientists are now showing how…

As we age, oral health plays increasing role in overall health

Oral health is a critical component to overall health for all ages, but according to dental…

How neural circuits drive hungry individuals to peak performance

Success is no accident: To reach your goal you need perseverance. But where does the motivation…

Trial finds high-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread

A randomized clinical trial of targeted, high-dose radiation for men with oligometastatic prostate cancer has shown…