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Scientists make common pain killers from pine trees instead of crude oil
A team of scientists, from the University of Bath’s Department of Chemistry and Institute for Sustainability…
Using gravitational waves to hunt for dark matter
Using computer simulations, an international team of cosmologists have discovered that observations of gravitational waves from…
Research shows ultrafine air pollution reflects Seattle's redlining history
Despite their invisibly small size, ultrafine particles have become a massive concern for air pollution experts.…
Study shines light on why companies use a variety of dark money strategies
As public concerns mount over lack of transparency in political giving, a new study from researchers…
Biotechnology offers holistic approach to restoration of at-risk forest tree species
Many at-risk forest tree species will probably need biotechnology along with traditional tree-breeding approaches to survive,…
El Nino spells trouble for vulnerable Galapagos iguana
Unusually warm for this time of year, the waters of the Pacific signal hard times for…
EU moves toward latest gene techniques in food production to counter climate change, shortages
The European Union took a step Wednesday toward adapting its food production to the new ways…
Using machine learning to estimate stellar ages
Researchers from Keele University have developed a machine learning technique that helps astronomers better estimate the…
As climate gets hotter, the termites get hungrier, study finds
Here’s something that will send a shiver up the spine of anyone who has battled termites—meaning…