The very first life on Earth is thought to have developed from “protocells”—liquid mixtures of many…
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New research reveals why and when the Sahara Desert was green
A pioneering study has shed new light on North African humid periods that have occurred over…
Green growth loses favor with climate policy scientists
Despite strong promotion of the green growth perspective by a variety of policymakers and international institutions,…
Titanic galaxy cluster collision in the early universe challenges standard cosmology
A collision of two massive clusters of galaxies when the universe was half its current age…
Researchers unveil comprehensive database of published microbial signatures
A new study published by researchers from the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health…
Six decades of plankton decline sparks call to protect the foundation of the marine food web
The decline in plankton abundance in the North East Atlantic over the past six decades should…
Palm cockatoos whittle twigs to make drumsticks for tapping on tree limbs
A pair of biologists at Australian National University, working with one colleague from the University of…
A novel approach for removing microplastics from water
A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research has identified what may be a novel…
Natural compound found in plants inhibits deadly fungi
A new study finds that a natural compound found in many plants inhibits the growth of…
Chemists use nature as inspiration for a sustainable, affordable adhesive system
Glue holds the world together. Without adhesives, much of modern human civilization—including our cellphones, cars, furniture,…