Discovery of expanding pectin nanofilaments that manipulate plant cell shapes

Scientists have discovered new filamentous structures within plant cell walls that influence cell growth and help…

New ecological process for producing cheaper biofuel

Professors Rajeshwar Dayal Tyagi and Patrick Drogui, researchers at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique…

Study reveals how green space can reduce violent crime

Properly designed and maintained outdoor green space has the potential to reduce violent crime and gun…

Telecommuting found to have little impact on corporate careers

Working from home is known to be good for a strong work-life balance, advantageous for employee…

New technique could streamline drug design

Researchers have developed a process that could sharply reduce the work involved in computational protein design,…

Naked mole rats migrate above ground with no help from the moon

A full moon conjures an image of a person transforming into a werewolf—a mythical story of…

Big data helps farmers adapt to climate variability

A new Michigan State University study shines a light on how big data and digital technologies…

Lawsuit in California targets plastics pollution from Coca-Cola, Pepsi and other companies

Escalating a campaign to make corporations responsible for the waste they produce, an environmental group filed…

New immunotherapeutic strategy shows promise in eradicating infectious biofilms

The same way baking soda breaks down grease and grime, making surfaces easier to clean, researchers…

Surviving hurricanes, sea rise in Keys may mean $3 billion in home buyouts, elevations

A bird’s eye look at the Florida Keys is all it takes to understand that little…