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…

Arctic river channels changing due to climate change

A team of international researchers have found that the rivers in Arctic Canada and Alaska are…

Transporting antibodies across the blood-brain barrier to treat Alzheimer's disease

Sometimes the best things in life come by chance, when we happen to be in the…

How climate change threatens Asia's water tower

Tibet is known as the ‘Water Tower of Asia,’ providing water to about 2 billion people…

A safe synthesis of hydrogen peroxide inspired by nature

Scientists report the safe synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), an oxidizing agent used in multiple industries…