One out of three rivers in the Iberian Peninsula has salinization mainly due the impact of…
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Bacterial ‘sleeper cells’ evade antibiotics and weaken defence against infection
New research unravels how so-called bacterial persister cells manipulate our immune cells, potentially opening new avenues…
Seeing and avoiding the ‘blind spot’ in atomic force measurements
Researchers have discovered a 'blind spot' in atomic force microscopy -- a powerful tool capable of…
Double the stress slows down evolution
Bacteria evolve resistance to antibiotics more slowly if they also have to defend themselves against predators.
News about a plant hormone
The plant hormone jasmonic acid also performs a function that was previously unknown. It ensures that…
DDT in Alaska meltwater poses cancer risk for people who eat lots of fish
Children in Alaska whose diet includes a lot of fish from rivers fed by the Eastern…
Unknown treasure trove of planets found hiding in dust
The first unbiased survey of protoplanetary disks surrounding young stars in the Taurus star-forming region turned…
More bioplastics do not necessarily contribute to climate change mitigation
Bioplastics are often promoted as an environmentally and climate-friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics. However, a…
Iron-rich lamellae in the semiconductor
There is often a pronounced symmetry when you look at the lattice of crystals: the atoms…