A new analysis published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment shows that the…
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Scientists create plasma using nanowires and long-wavelength, ultrashort-pulse laser
The three classic physical states—solid, liquid and gaseous—can be observed in any normal kitchen, for example…
Making a splash is all in the angle
Making a splash depends on the angle of a liquid as it hits and moves along…
Researchers discover what makes deep-sea dragonfish teeth transparent
A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego have discovered what’s responsible…
US struggles to keep up as hemp industry grows
U.S. hemp production is soaring, but government oversight hasn’t kept up, according to an article in…
First-ever spider glue genes sequenced, paving way to next biomaterials breakthrough
UMBC postdoctoral fellow Sarah Stellwagen and co-author Rebecca Renberg at the Army Research Lab have published…
New polymer tackles PFAS pollution
The problem of cleaning up toxic polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) pollution—commonly used in non-stick and protective…
Verifying 'organic' foods
Organic foods are increasingly popular—and pricey. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without synthetic pesticides, and…
Phosphorus placement and water-saving technologies can improve rice production in phosphorus-deficient lowlands
Strategic combinations of phosphorous and water management can contribute to the intensification of rice production in…
Do sensors make infrastructure safer?
Simply driving down the road gives you a sense for the current state of our infrastructure:…