A biological mechanism has been discovered that helps convert nitrogen-based fertilizer into nitrous oxide, an ozone-depleting…
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Second-generation stars identified, giving clues about their predecessors
Astronomers have identified what they believe to be the second generation of stars, shedding light on…
Wall-jumping robot is most vertically agile ever built
Roboticists have designed a small robot that can leap into the air and then spring off…
An amino acid controls plants’ breath
Botanists demonstrate that the amino acid L-methionine activates a calcium-channel regulating the opening and closing of…
Want to give a good gift? Think past the ‘big reveal’
Gift givers often make critical errors in gift selection during the holiday season, according to a…
Ice age vertebrates had mixed responses to climate change
New research examines how vertebrate species in the eastern United States ranging from snakes to mammals…
Scientists improve predictions of how temperature affects the survival of fish embryos
Researchers found the thermal tolerance of Chinook salmon embryos in the Sacramento River is much lower…
Sea ice hit record lows in November
Unusually high air temperatures and a warm ocean have led to a record low Arctic sea…
Improving child-teacher interactions can reduce preschoolers’ stress levels
A school-based intervention that promotes warm and caring interactions between a teacher and child can reduce…
Happy salmon swim better
What makes young salmon decide to leave their rivers and head out to Sea has been…