Sea temperatures control the distributions of European marine fish

An analysis extending from southern Portugal to northern Norway highlights the importance of temperature in determining…

Microscopy: Highest resolution in three dimensions

Researchers have developed a super-resolution microscopy method for the rapid differentiation of molecular structures in 3D. …

Standard model of electroporation refuted

Strong electric fields can be used to create pores in biomembranes. The method is known as…

Knots smaller than human hair make materials unusually tough

A micro-architected material made from tiny knots proves tougher and more durable than unknotted counterparts. …

Deconstructing tough, woody lignin

It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. In this case, the ‘job’ is…

Diverse approach key to carbon removal

Researchers find that 10 gigatons of carbon dioxide may need to be pulled from Earth’s atmosphere…

The world's atmospheric rivers now have an intensity ranking like hurricanes

Atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow bands of water vapor, are becoming more intense and frequent…

Scientists complete first map of an insect brain

Researchers have completed the most advanced brain map to date, that of an insect, a landmark…

Large-scale study enables new insights into rare eye disorders

Researchers use UK Biobank data to uncover new information about rare diseases of the eye. …

Underused satellite, radar data may improve thunderstorm forecasts

Tens of thousands of thunderstorms may rumble around the world each day, but accurately predicting the…