Finding ways to fix the climate before it is too late

Scientists and policymakers rely on complex computer simulations called Integrated Assessment Models to figure out how…

Milestone in graphene production

For the first time, it is now possible to produce functional OLED electrodes from graphene. The…

A big nano boost for solar cells

Solar cells convert light into electricity. While the sun is one source of light, the burning…

Heavy alcohol use in adolescence alters brain electrical activity

Long-term heavy use of alcohol in adolescence alters cortical excitability and functional connectivity in the brain,…

‘Bring it back,’ but within bounds: Retrieval strains the forelimbs of dogs

Hunting dogs such as the popular breed retriever are ideally suited for retrieving birds or small…

New insights in genetic defect allow prevention of fatal illnesses in children

A team of scientists was able to characterize a new genetic immunodeficiency resulting from a mutation…

Food security threatened by sea-level rise

Coastal countries are highly prone to sea-level rise, which leads to salt-water intrusion and increased salinity…

New reconstruction of an ancient ice sheet

A new model reconstruction shows in exceptional detail the evolution of the Eurasian ice sheet during…

Pitching in: Biologists study development of division of labor among bees

Biologists tested a variation of the reproductive ground plan hypothesis in solitary, ground-nesting bees of south…

New species of moth named in honor of Donald Trump ahead of his swearing-in as president

Days before Donald J. Trump steps forward on the Presidential Inauguration platform in Washington on Jan.…