Microplastics may be abundant in the surface sediments of Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel

Microplastics were found at all 16 sites studied in Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel, British Columbia,…

Applying machine learning tools to earthquake data offers new insights

In a new study, researchers show that machine learning algorithms could pick out different types of…

Long-term study shows crop rotation decreases greenhouse gas emissions

Many farmers grow corn and soybean in rotation to avoid the continuous corn yield penalty, but…

In the beginning was the phase separation

The question of the origin of life remains one of the oldest unanswered scientific questions. A…

Early-life obesity impacts children’s learning and memory, study suggests

A new study found that children on the threshold of obesity or overweight in the first…

Rehabilitating lactate: From poison to cure

When George Brooks first began investigating lactate, or lactic acid, sports physiologists saw it as a…

‘Uniquely human’ muscles have been discovered in apes

Muscles believed to be unique to humans have been discovered in several ape species, challenging long-held…

Streams may emit more carbon dioxide in a warmer climate

Streams and rivers could pump carbon dioxide into the air at increasing rates if they continue…

Fleet of autonomous boats could service cities to reduce road traffic

Researchers have designed a fleet of autonomous boats that offer high maneuverability and precise control. The…

Whey protein supplements and exercise help women improve body composition

It's known that men benefit from whey protein supplements and exercise, and for what is believed…