Animal species that are at home in the high mountains are finding their habitats reduced and…
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Researchers track groundwater discharges into salt ponds
The movement of groundwater in aquifers deep beneath the surface often carries with it a variety…
Fitness trackers, environmental sensors prototyped to improve survival in the lobster supply chain
Miniature fitness trackers for lobsters and devices to monitor the quality of their shipping conditions are…
Probing the origin of the mantle's chemically distinct 'scars'
The composition of Earth’s mantle was more shaped by interactions with the oceanic crust than previously…
How regulations meant to increase poor, minority lending ultimately backfire
Over the years, policymakers have enacted consumer protection laws and regulations to ensure better access to…
Mapping the 3-D geometry of SARS-CoV-2's genome
The novel coronavirus uses structures within its RNA to infect cells. Scientists have now identified these…
Measuring adhesion and friction of polymer nanofibers
Using a device small enough to fit on the head of a pin, researchers at the…
Nanomaterials— short polymers, big impact
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have discovered a cost-effective way to significantly improve the mechanical performance…
Record-setting rain and heat? This is the new normal
I’m the director of the North Carolina Climate Office, which is the go-to source for expertise…
Graphene additives show a new way to control the structure of organic crystals
A team of researchers at The University of Manchester has demonstrated that the surface properties of…