Speeding up hydrogen production by the magic topological surface states

The hydrogen economy is considered to be one of the best options for providing renewable energy…

New threat from ocean acidification emerges in the Southern Ocean

The oceans act as a carbon sink and have already absorbed more than 40% of anthropogenic…

Study finds big increase in ocean carbon dioxide absorption along West Antarctic Peninsula

Climate change is altering the ability of the Southern Ocean off the West Antarctic Peninsula to…

More fires flare up in Amazon as Brazil warplanes fight blazes

Hundreds of new fires have flared up in the Amazon in Brazil, data showed Monday, even…

Hiring committees that don't believe in gender bias promote fewer women

Is gender bias in hiring really a thing? Opinions vary, but a new study by a…

New research predicts stability of mosquito-borne disease prevention

To reduce transmission of dengue to humans, scientists have introduced Wolbachia bacteria to A. aegypti mosquitoes.…

Wildfires could permanently alter Alaska's forest composition

This summer, Alaska has experienced record high temperatures and devastating wildfires. If such events become more…

Astrophysicists link brightening of pulsar wind nebula to pulsar spin-down rate transition

Astrophysicists have discovered that the pulsar wind nebula (PWN) surrounding the famous pulsar B0540-69 brightened gradually…

The beginnings of trade in northwestern Europe during the Bronze Age

People in England were using balance weights and scales to measure the value of materials as…

Sharks feel the love as nations push protection of marine species

Sharks appear to be getting an image makeover as countries move to restrict trade in several…