More than 90% of illegal wildlife products are transported around the world via shipping routes, but…
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Team develops superhydrophobic surface that can stay dry for months underwater
A species of spider lives its entire life underwater, despite having lungs that can only breathe…
Meadow spittlebug's record-breaking diet also makes it a top disease carrier for plants
New research fueled in part by citizen scientists reveals that the meadow spittlebug—known for the foamy,…
MXene and MBene compounds can be engineered to selectively capture carbon dioxide, says study
Some of the thinnest materials known to mankind may provide solutions to scientists in their quest…
Space needs better 'parking spots' to stay usable, and an engineer is finding them
Any mission headed to space needs a “parking spot” at its destination. But these parking spots,…
Sycamore Gap: What the long life of a single tree can tell us about centuries of change
Only a few individual trees could be rightly labeled as world famous, but the tree at…
Understanding greenhouse gases in oil palm plantations
The rapid spread of oil palm plantations and associated high use of fertilizer raises concerns about…
Astronomers watched a massive star disappear. JWST might have some answers
In 2009 a giant star 25 times more massive than the sun simply vanished. OK, it…
Hippos' prominent tusks and wide gaping mouths prevent efficient chewing, study shows
Hippos’ huge tusks and wide gape restrict grinding jaw movements, making their chewing inefficient, according to…
Analysis of grinding tools reveals plant, pigment and bone processing in Neolithic northern Saudi Arabia
In recent years, studies have revealed that the now-arid region of northern Arabia was once much…