In 2012, when the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) arrived in the U.S. from its home in…
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Developing silicones that are friendlier toward health and the environment
Polysiloxanes, the scientific name for silicones, possess exceptional properties, and are used in numerous fields ranging…
Raman amplification at 2.2 μm in silicon core fibers with prospects for extended mid-infrared source generation
The mid-infrared spectral region has attracted great research interest over the past decade, as it is…
Breakthrough in atmospheric analysis: Satellite delivers high spatial resolution ozone profiles
A breakthrough in satellite observations has allowed scientists to obtain high spatial resolution ozone profiles, enhancing…
New research explains 'Atlantification' of the Arctic Ocean
New research by an international team of scientists explains what’s behind a stalled trend in Arctic…
Pentagon unveils new website for reporting (and learning about) UFOs
The Pentagon has opened up a new portal for professionals to submit reports about UFOs—now officially…
How hydrophobicity shapes protein assemblies
Through a nuanced balance of electrical and hydrophobic forces, biological molecules self-assemble into the large functional…
Landscape-based methodology reveals ecological stability in the Qingzang plateau
In a study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences…
Nature more nitrogen-sensitive than previously thought: Critical loads lowered in the Netherlands
The average critical load for nitrogen deposition in the Netherlands is lower than previously assumed, according…
Groundwater depletion rates in India could triple in coming decades as climate warms, study warns
A new University of Michigan-led study finds that farmers in India have adapted to warming temperatures…