To measure air pollution across the United States and other large areas, scientists rely on a…
Mastering metabolism for shark and ray survival
Understanding the internal energy flow—including the metabolism—of large ocean creatures like sharks and rays could be…
Acid may be key ingredient for better adhesive strength, electronic components
An acid used for medicine and to flavor some drinks soon may help make electronic components…
Researchers develop novel process to study how trees affect building temperatures, air flow in extreme heat
Researchers at Iowa State University have developed a model to test how shading and air flow…
LightSail 2 has used sunlight alone to steer around Earth
The Planetary Society’s LightSail 2 spacecraft has fulfilled its mission, demonstrating controlled solar sailing in orbit…
Biologist searches remote South Pacific island for slime molds
Norfolk Island is an isolated island in the South Pacific located between New Zealand and Australia.…
Cat causes carnage in rare seabird colony
Ph.D. student Claire Greenwell from Murdoch University’s Harry Butler Institute helped to establish the successful Fairy…
Novel catalysis approach reduces carbon dioxide to methane
A growing number of scientists are looking for fast, cost-effective ways to convert carbon dioxide gas…
Solar eclipse provides unique opportunity to study atmospheric waves
Witnessing one total solar eclipse—the one that swept across the continental U.S. in 2017—wasn’t enough for…
Researchers develop cleaner, greener fertiliser
Research from The Australian National University (ANU) has produced a method that transforms waste into a…