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Researchers use DNA in seawater to monitor scallop reproduction
Researchers from the University of Maine and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have developed a method…
Scientists in Italy fertilize 7 northern white rhino eggs
Eggs removed from the last two female northern white rhinos have been fertilized with sperm from…
International Space Station crew relocates Soyuz capsule
The crew of the International Space Station has successfully relocated a Soyuz space capsule to another…
Flame retardants—from plants
Flame retardants are present in thousands of everyday items, from clothing to furniture to electronics. Although…
Making polyurethane degradable gives its components a second life
Polyurethane waste is piling up in landfills, but scientists have a possible solution: They have developed…
Disappearing act: Device vanishes on command after military missions
A polymer that self-destructs? While once a fictional idea, new polymers now exist that are rugged…
Cleaning pollutants from water with pollen and spores—without the 'achoo!'
In addition to their role in plant fertilization and reproduction, pollens and spores have another, hidden…
New way to bump off ticks: Dry up their saliva
Saliva from a tick’s bite can transmit pathogens that cause serious illnesses, such as Lyme disease,…
Producing protein batteries for safer, environmentally friendly power storage
Proteins are good for building muscle, but their building blocks also might be helpful for building…