Some insect wings such as cicada and dragonfly possess nanopillar structures that kill bacteria upon contact.…
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What is the Asian hornet invasion going to cost Europe?
Since its accidental introduction in 2003 in France, the yellow-legged Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) is…
MPs should consider online voting during COVID-19 pandemic, says researcher
Online voting is entirely possible in parliamentary settings, according to Brock University Assistant Professor of Political…
Nigeria's nature reserves need more help to protect biodiversity
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Environment recently nominated Finima Nature Park in River State as a Ramsar…
How the coronavirus has—and has not—disrupted the global supply chain
Shortly after officials reported SARS-COV-2—also known the coronavirus—had reached the shores of the United States, an…
Far stars firmly in sight thanks to telescope teamwork
Stars far, far away could appear a lot closer when viewed through our telescopes thanks to…
Ten years to save world's most threatened sea turtle population
The Eastern Pacific leatherback turtle will be lost forever if insufficient conservation action is taken over…
Lignin research yields additional answers into bacteria's role
A collaboration between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and three other national laboratories has yielded…
Scientists discover legacy of past weather in stories of prairie plant restoration
Before there were farms in southwest Michigan, there were prairies. For thousands of years, tall grass…
A step closer to ecofriendly hydrogen fuel production
Griffith University researchers are aiming to unlock a catalytic process that will enhance the breakdown of…