Mechanism responsible for creating halogenated organic compounds in fracking discovered

Hydraulic fracturing, also known as “fracking,” relies on water, sand and other chemicals to clear the…

More Florida manatees have been crushed by flood gates, contributing to a deadly year

Florida’s manatees had an especially deadly year in 2020, marked by particularly grim incidents: flood gates…

Coca-Cola company trials first paper bottle

The test is first step towards all-paper bottle that can withstand pressure from fizzy drinks. …

Detecting single molecules and diagnosing diseases with a smartphone

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers show that the light emitted by a single molecule can be…

Defeating the enemy within: How evolution helps clone fish with their genetic burden

According to scientific theories, clonal vertebrates actually have a harder time succeeding than species that reproduce…

Cod behave differently in noisy environments

Underwater noise from seismic surveys affects the behavior of Atlantic cod. These are the results of…

Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans approved

The £150m scheme to redevelop the airport has come under fire from climate change campaigners. …

Moray eels thrive on coral reefs close to people—overfishing of other predators, like sharks, may be the cause

Coral reefs that are in close proximity to larger populations of people tend to have fewer…

Perseverance will make sure it has a safe landing

To casual observers, landing a rover on Mars can seem kind of like old news, believe…

How bacteria sleep through antibiotic attacks

Bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment even without antibiotic resistance by slowing down their metabolism and going…