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Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by 2030s, with global, damaging and dangerous consequences
The Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by the 2030s, even if we do a…
Hidden carbon: Fungi and their 'necromass' absorb one-third of the carbon emitted by burning fossil fuels every year
Beneath our feet, remarkable networks of fungal filaments stretch out in all directions. These mycorrhizal fungi…
Using photosynthesis for Martian occupation—while making space travel more sustainable
Researchers are working on sustainable technology to harvest solar power in space—which could supplement life support…
UK hobbyist stuns math world with 'amazing' new shapes
David Smith, a retired print technician from the north of England, was pursuing his hobby of…
Pirarucu: Amazon's giant air-breathing fish in poachers' sights
A fish larger than a man, tasty as well as beautiful, the freshwater pirarucu is a…
The future of industrial chemicals: Engineers seek more efficient processes
A study by a team of University of Oklahoma researchers has been featured in Cell Reports…
Marine viruses: Submerged players of climate change
While the world has been heavily focused on the usual players of global climate change, like…
Seismic waves convey lithospheric delamination mechanism in South China
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Haijiang from the University of Science and Technology of…
Importance of Wolbachia-mediated biocontrol to reduce dengue in Bangladesh and other dengue-endemic developing countries
Mosquito-borne diseases, particularly dengue and chikungunya have become global threats, infecting millions of people worldwide, including…