A newly discovered parasitic cycle, in which ocean bacteria keep phytoplankton on an energy-sapping treadmill of…
UAE announces pan-Arab body for space programme
Eleven Arab states including Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Morocco on Tuesday signed on to the first…
Fish in river that famously caught fire now OK’d for dinner
Fish in an Ohio river that became synonymous with pollution when it caught fire in 1969…
Computer program developed to find ‘leakage’ in quantum computers
A new computer program that spots when information in a quantum computer is escaping to unwanted…
Electron accelerators reveal the radical secrets of antioxidants
In a groundbreaking series of experiments, an Osaka University researcher has demonstrated an exciting new method…
Discovery of parasitic arsenic cycle may offer glimpse of life in future, warmer oceans
A newly discovered parasitic cycle, in which ocean bacteria keep phytoplankton on an energy-sapping treadmill of…
Carbon monoxide detectors could warn of extraterrestrial life
Carbon monoxide detectors in our homes warn of a dangerous buildup of that colorless, odorless gas…
Position paper on potential impacts of climate change on winter sports
For the first time, experts of European weather and climate research institutions have issued a joint…
New approach to stem soil erosion
Topsoil and nutrient runoff are two serious challenges of sustainable agriculture. Perennial crops can help solve…
Giving marsupials scents from suitors helps breeding programs
Smell is a vital part of sexual attraction for all kinds of animals (including humans). We…