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Superlubricity coating could reduce economic losses from friction and wear
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a coating that could…
Study analyzes the competition between fungal species that cause olive anthracnose
After analyzing the relationships between the dominant species of Colletotrichum in Spain and Portugal, a study…
Warm is the new norm for the Great Barrier Reef—and a likely El Niño raises red flags
The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this…
Smog from Canada wildfires blankets New York
An orange-tinged smog caused by Canada’s wildfires shrouded New York on Wednesday, obscuring its famous skyscrapers…
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause
Kilauea, the second largest volcano in Hawaii, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, U.S.…
Oceans warmer last month than any May on record
Global oceans were warmer last month than any other May in records stretching back to the…
Lingering effects of Neanderthal DNA found in modern humans
Recent scientific discoveries have shown that Neanderthal genes comprise some 1 to 4% of the genome…
Our oceans are in deep trouble—a 'mountains to sea' approach could make a real difference
The rapidly declining health of New Zealand’s marine environment raises serious questions about how we care…
Study explains unusual deformation in Earth's largest continental rift
Computer models confirm that the African Superplume is responsible for the unusual deformations as well as…