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Deadly white-nose syndrome confirmed in Texas bat for first time
A case of the deadly bat disease white-nose syndrome has been confirmed in a Texas bat…
Image: Canadian Arctic Archipelago
The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission takes us over part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Most of the…
Burned area trends in the Amazon similar to previous years
Thousands of fires broke out in the Amazon last year—sparking an international media frenzy. A detailed…
Proposed transistor is made of graphene and a two-dimensional superconductor
Researchers at the Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems (PCS), within the Institute for Basic…
Scientists rapidly grow a long-seed DKDP crystal
DKDP (KDxH2-xPO4), which can minimize stimulated Raman scattering, is the best nonlinear crystal used as a…
Gastronauts: Developing food ready for the next space race
For the new space race, astronauts and space tourists will want to eat a little better…
Study highlights the role of epiphytic bacteria in arsenic metabolism in hydrilla verticillata
Arsenic (As) is a class 1 nonthreshold human carcinogen that is ubiquitous in the natural environment.…
Tough, flexible sensor invented for wearable tech
Researchers have used 3-D printing and nanotechnology to create a durable, flexible sensor for wearable devices…
Global plan to protect endangered species 'overlooks genetic diversity'
A global group of scientists are calling for an urgent rethink on a draft action plan…