Origin of massive methane reservoir identified

New research from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) published Aug. 19, 2019, in the Proceedings of…

PIA23411: Phoenix, AZ

           Target: Earth Mission:  Terra Instrument:  ASTER Image Credit: NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team…

A lack of self control during adolescence is not uniquely human

Impulsiveness in adolescence isn’t just a phase, it’s biology. And despite all the social factors that…

Quitting smoking associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Heavy cigarette smokers with at least a 20 pack-year smoking history can reduce their risk of…

To make lakes healthy, you first need the right recipe

Pollution of lakes is a worldwide problem. Restoration attempts take a lot of time and effort,…

Lung cell transplant boosts healing after the flu in mice

A serious case of the flu can cause lasting damage to the lungs. In a study…

Mathematical framework turns any sheet of material into any shape using kirigami cuts

Researchers have developed a mathematical framework that can turn any sheet of material into any prescribed…

Origin of massive methane reservoir identified

New research provides evidence of the formation and abundance of abiotic methane — methane formed by…

Water pollution can reduce economic growth by a third: World Bank

Heavily polluted water is reducing economic growth by up to a third in some countries, a…

Mathematical framework turns any sheet of material into any shape using kirigami cuts

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed…