Forests, like humans, require a balanced diet

The world's forests are on a fast food diet of carbon dioxide, which is currently causing…

Restoring canals shown as cost-efficient way to reverse wetland loss

Scientists have determined a cost-effective way to prevent coastal erosion and protect Louisiana's wetlands.They propose a…

Peanuts that do more with less water

Researchers are studying peanut varieties to find a 'water conservation' trait. It would help the plant…

Planetary astronomers identify cycle of spectacular disturbances at Jupiter’s equator

New research finds a pattern of unique events at Jupiter's equator.

Newly discovered adolescent star seen undergoing ‘growth spurt’

Astronomers have discovered a young star undergoing a rare growth spurt -- giving a fascinating glimpse…

Are the late Stephen Hawking’s religious beliefs typical of U.K. scientists?

The late Stephen Hawking famously didn't believe in God. Neither does the renowned Richard Dawkins. But…

What are you looking at? How attention affects decision-making

Scientists using eye-tracking technology have found that what we look at helps guide our decisions when…

E-bandage generates electricity, speeds wound healing in rats

Skin has a remarkable ability to heal itself. But in some cases, wounds heal very slowly…

Getting yeast to make artificial sweets

The holiday season can be a time of excess, but low- or no-calorie sweeteners could help…

Team locates nearly all US solar panels in a billion images with machine learning

Researchers have identified the GPS locations and sizes of almost all US solar power installations from…