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Quokkas demonstrate adaptive behavior in response to prescribed burns
Quokkas residing in the Northern Jarrah Forest, Western Australia have been found to be using fire…
Research team developing a nano-sized force sensor and improving high-precision microscopy technology
In many cases, cells are very active in their movement and serve as power generators. The…
Ecuador votes to stop oil drilling in Amazon reserve
Ecuadorans have voted to stop an oil drilling project in an Amazon reserve, according to the…
Research measures global impact of ant invasions on native species
New research by Cardiff University has measured the impact of ant invasions on native species at…
Scientists introduce the design and application prospect of China's Tiangong space station
China’s manned space project was approved in 1992 with a three-step strategic plan, and building a…
Scientists study the biological process of after-ripening and dormancy release in rice seeds
After-ripening, an extension of seed maturation is pivotal for seed dormancy release, which has implications for…
Study sheds light on agrobacterium-mediated transformation in key rice cultivars
Rice (Oryza sativa L.), the staple that feeds over half of the globe, has undergone significant…
An aid to ecological management and ecosystem services supply and demand dynamics
Ecosystem services (ESs) provide a variety of services and benefits for human well-being, but the supply-demand…
In preparation for DUNE, scientists examine modern nuclear theory for neutrino oscillation physics
The U.S. particle physics community is preparing for a major research program with the Deep Underground…