In the last decade there has been rapid expansion in the area of ocean designated as…
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Lava flows tell 600-year story of biodiversity loss on tropical island
A natural experiment created by an active volcano gives new insight into the long-term negative impacts…
Line of defense: Scientists report surprising evolutionary shift in snakes
In the animal kingdom, survival essentially boils down to eat or be eaten. How organisms accomplish…
Living cell imaging technique sheds light on molecular view of obesity
A collaborative team of researchers at Utah State University and the University of Central Florida developed…
NASA, New Zealand partner to collect climate data from commercial aircraft
NASA is partnering with the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, New Zealand Space…
'Grand Challenge' review stresses global impact of microplastics
Professor Rob Hale of William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science is lead author of…
Research finds support for 'Trump effect'
When Donald Trump formally announced his presidential candidacy in a June 2015 speech, he declared, among…
Researchers shine light on the defects responsible for messy behavior in quantum materials
In a future built on quantum technologies, planes and spaceships could be fueled by the momentum…
Computer-based simulator tests insects for effects of new pesticide
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have used a novel combination of techniques to compare the effects…
Let it snow: Researchers put cloud seeding to the test
For the first time, researchers have used radar and other tools to accurately measure the volume…