SMART-BARN: A cutting-edge technology lab to study large animal groups

Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence Center for the Advanced Study of Collective Behavior (CASCB) and…

Researchers examine emission factors for nitrous oxide from synthetic and organic fertilizers

In a collaboration led by Aarhus University, researchers have measured nitrous oxide emissions during two years…

Study reports observation of nonlinear disclination states

Higher-order topological insulators are unusual materials that can support topologically protected states. Recently discovered disclination states…

Chemical engineers draft a roadmap for research into metallic 'sponges' for clean hydrogen

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) could deliver a major efficiency boost to the photocatalytic production of clean…

Three types of boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation found to influence precipitation over the Yangtze River Valley

The Yangtze River Valley (YRV) is one of the most densely populated and economically developed regions…

Research suggests negative self-views contribute to achievement inequality

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds often have negative views of themselves and their academic abilities, even when…

It's a bird! No, it's a … moth? Heavy rainfall spurs unique insect sightings in Bay Area

A Marin County park ranger was visiting her in-laws two weeks ago when she spotted a…

How decentralization works in migration policy

The phenomenon of decentralization has been one of the hottest topics in public policy and public…

Investigating responses to China's Digital Silk Road initiative

From the second century to the middle of the 15th century, the Silk Road, or more…

Q&A: The molecular recipe for building climate change-resistant plants

Plants are facing a critical challenge: Adapt to our rapidly changing climate or die. For some…