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Team develops an electrochemical method for extracting uranium, and potentially other metal ions, from solution
Fifty years ago, scientists hit upon what they thought could be the next rocket fuel. Carboranes—molecules…
Surprise discovery shakes up our understanding of gene expression
A group of University of Chicago scientists has uncovered a previously unknown way that our genes…
Despite less ozone pollution, not all plants benefit
Breathe easy: Concentrations of ozone in the air have decreased over large parts of the country…
What's in Puget sound? New technique casts a wide net for concerning chemicals
The waters of Puget Sound support many species, including mussels, salmon and killer whales. But researchers…
Deep diving scientists discover bubbling CO2 hotspot
Diving 200 feet under the ocean surface to conduct scientific research can lead to some interesting…
New evidence shows the first building blocks of life on Earth may have been messier than previously thought
When the Earth was born, it was a mess. Meteors and lightning storms likely bombarded the…
Anthropologists confirm existence of specialized sheep-hunting camp in prehistoric Lebanon
Anthropologists at the University of Toronto (U of T) have confirmed the existence more than 10,000…
Sea level rise could reshape the United States, trigger migration inland
When Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast in 2017, displaced residents flocked inland, trying to…
Tiny price gaps cost investors billions
Imagine standing in the grocery store, looking at a pile of bananas. On your side of…