The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have led to a record crash in emissions. But it…
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Bedrock type under forests greatly affects tree growth, species, carbon storage
A forest’s ability to store carbon depends significantly on the bedrock beneath, according to Penn State…
Government health, safety regulations backfire with conservatives, study shows
Health and safety risks from product consumption, including obesity, vaping, drug misuse and texting while driving,…
Roadkill study identifies animals most at risk in Europe
Around 194 million birds and 29 million mammals are thought to be killed each year on…
Engineers find neat way to turn waste carbon dioxide into useful material
Chemical engineers from UNSW Sydney have developed new technology that helps convert harmful carbon dioxide emissions…
Passing challenging introductory chemistry course gives biggest boost to underrepresented students
Studies have shown that students from certain backgrounds are less likely than their peers to complete…
Intracellular biopsy technique for fast microRNAs profiling in living cells
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are gaining more attention in studies of human diseases such as cancer, because changes…
Molecular twist makes one catalyst useful for three hydrogen applications
Scientists from Kyushu University and Kumamoto University in Japan have developed a new catalyst capable of…
Research team achieves massive sexual conversion of the malaria parasite in a dish
A research team at ISGlobal, an institution supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, has developed a…
Ancient bird figurine recovered from refuse heap the oldest instance of East Asian 3-D art
A small bird carving—the oldest instance of East Asian three-dimensional art ever discovered—is described in a…