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…

Astronomers identify 18 metal-poor stars in the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) astronomers have detected 18 very metal-poor stars in the Sagittarius dwarf…

1 in 5 tenants in L.A. County has struggled with rent during the pandemic

Twenty-two percent of Los Angeles County tenants paid rent late at least once from April to…

A bit rich: Business groups want urgent climate action after resisting it for 30 years

Australia has seen the latest extraordinary twist in its climate soap opera. An alliance of business…