Cutting down trees inevitably leads to more carbon in the environment, but deforestation’s contributions to climate…
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Peering into a more 'human' petri dish
Cell culture media, the cocktail of chemicals and nutrients that keep cells alive and thriving in…
Fractionation processes can improve profitability of ethanol production
The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of bioethanol as renewable liquid fuel, with more than…
Single discrimination events alter college students' daily behavior
Discrimination—differential treatment based on an aspect of someone’s identity, such as nationality, race, sexual orientation or…
Study of African animals illuminates links between environment, diet and gut microbiome
In recent years, the field of microbiome research has grown rapidly, providing newfound knowledge—and newfound questions—about…
Sea levels to continue rising after Paris agreement emission pledges expire in 2030
Sea levels will continue to rise around the world long after current carbon emissions pledges made…
Invasive species short-circuiting benefits from mercury reduction in the Great Lakes
According to a new study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,…
National-scale study shows that invasive grasses promote wildfire
In a first national-scale analysis, ecologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with colleagues at the…
Why is ice so slippery?
The answer lies in a film of water that is generated by friction, one that is…
Light-based 'tractor beam' assembles materials at the nanoscale
Modern construction is a precision endeavor. Builders must use components manufactured to meet specific standards—such as…