Bitcoin mining has ‘very worrying’ impacts on land and water, not only carbon
As bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have grown in market share, they’ve been criticized for their…
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More animal welfare or more environmental protection?
Which sustainability goals do people find more important: Animal welfare? Or environmental protection? Human health…
Biological fingerprints in soil show where diamond-containing ore is buried
Researchers have identified buried kimberlite, the rocky home of diamonds, by testing the DNA of…
Adding crushed rock to farmland pulls carbon out of the air
Adding crushed volcanic rock to farmland can pull carbon dioxide out of the air. In…
Bacteria can enhance host insect’s fertility with implications for disease control
New research reveals how the bacteria strain Wolbachia pipientis enhances the fertility of the insects…
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Study suggests even more reasons to eat your fiber
Health professionals have long praised the benefits of insoluble fiber for bowel regularity and overall…
Raining cats and dogs: Global precipitation patterns a driver for animal diversity
A team has identified several factors to help answer a fundamental ecological question: why is…
Climate report: ‘Uncharted territory’ imperils life on Earth
An international coalition of climate scientists says that the Earth’s vital signs have worsened beyond…
Scientists develop new method to create stable, efficient next-gen solar cells
Next-generation solar materials are cheaper and more sustainable to produce than traditional silicon solar cells,…
Solar farms in space are possible
It’s viable to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space, according…
Finding the genes that help kingfishers dive without hurting their brains
Scientists studied the genomes of 30 kingfisher species to try to identify the genes that…
Children as young as four eat more when bored
A new study has shown that children as young as four years old eat 79%…
Origin of ancient mummified baboons found in Egypt
Primatologists are using genetic analysis to determine the geographic origin of ancient mummified baboons found…
Study shows engineered gut bacteria can treat hypertension
Newly published research proves that it’s possible to treat high blood pressure by using specially…
Curiosity rover finds new evidence of ancient Mars rivers, a key signal for life
New analysis of data from the Curiosity rover reveals that much of the craters on…
Cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries could be produced at low temperatures
Layered lithium cobalt oxide, a key component of lithium-ion batteries, has been synthesized at temperatures…
How to slow the spread of deadly ‘superbugs’
Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly ‘superbugs’….
Researchers capture first images of a radio ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse
Researchers have recorded images of a solar eclipse with the ‘ring of fire’ effect in…
Superdeep diamonds provide a window on supercontinent growth
Diamonds contain evidence of the mantle rocks that helped buoy and grow the ancient supercontinent…
People who communicate more, show expertise are more likely to be seen as essential team members
A new study sheds light on the vital role of communication and expertise within organizations,…
Researchers probe molten rock to crack Earth’s deepest secrets
An international team re-created molten rock conditions deep within the Earth and measured the spin states…
Discovery finds ferns produce crop-saving insecticide
Researchers have solved the structure of a novel insecticidal protein that is effective in protecting…
Researchers probe how a piece of the moon became a near-Earth asteroid
Two years after the striking discovery that a near-Earth asteroid could be a chunk of…
Researchers identify ‘switch’ to activate cancer cell death
A research team has identified a crucial mechanism on a specific cell receptor that can…
Researchers use pioneering new method to unlock brain’s noradrenaline system
An international team of researchers has provided valuable insights into the brain’s noradrenaline (NA) system,…
Researchers create the most water-repellent surface ever
A revised method to create hydrophobic surfaces has implications for any technology where water meets…
Climate is increasing risk of high toxin concentrations in Northern US lakes
As climate change warms the Earth, higher-latitude regions will be at greater risk for toxins…
Mummified mice discovered atop sky-high Andean volcanoes
Scientists have uncovered 13 mummified cadavers of mice from the summits of Andean volcanoes that stretch nearly 4 miles…
Researchers develop DANGER analysis tool for the safer design of gene editing
A team of researchers has developed a software tool that provides a way for the…
Increased West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting ‘unavoidable’
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet will continue to increase its rate of melting over the…
New study shows surprising effects of fire in North America’s boreal forests
Using satellite images, researchers found that fires in North America’s boreal forest may be changing…
Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks
Cannabis use, even for medical purposes, could make some people sick due to harmful fungi…
Ancient sea monster remains reveal oldest mega-predatory pliosaur
The fossils of a 170-million-year-old ancient marine reptile from the Age of Dinosaurs have been…
Astronomers detect most distant fast radio burst to date
An international team has spotted a remote blast of cosmic radio waves lasting less than…
Red meat consumption associated with increased type 2 diabetes risk
People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased…
Black holes could come in ‘perfect pairs’ in an ever expanding Universe
Researchers have shown it’s theoretically possible for black holes to exist in perfectly balanced pairs…
‘I’d rather not know’: Why we choose ignorance
When given the choice to learn how their actions will affect someone else, 40% of…
Scientists propose super-bright light sources powered by quasiparticles
Researchers have proposed ways to use quasiparticles to create light sources as powerful as the…
Wearable device makes memories and powers up with the flex of a finger
Researchers have invented an experimental wearable device that generates power from a user’s bending finger…
Promising new options for treating aggressive prostate cancer
Investigators have identified two promising new treatment options for men with recurrent prostate cancer —…
Going rogue: Scientists apply giant wave mechanics on a nanometric scale
Researchers have shown how the principles of rogue waves — huge 30-meter waves that arise…
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Drought conditions expose rivers to hotter water temperatures
A new study reveals how reduced water flows and rising atmospheric temperatures are set to heat…
Researchers uncover mechanism that links NAD+ to fertility problems
A woman’s fertility normally decreases by her late 30s with reproductive function eventually ceasing at…
Ancient diamonds shine light on the evolution of Earth
Formed millions to billions of years ago, diamonds can shine light into the darkest and…
The encounter between Neanderthals and Sapiens as told by their genomes
About 40,000 years ago, Neanderthals, who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years in…
From a five-layer graphene sandwich, a rare electronic state emerges
When stacked in five layers in a rhombohedral pattern, graphene takes on a rare ‘multiferroic’…
Genetic risk scores not useful in predicting disease
A new study looked at 926 polygenic risk scores for 310 diseases. It found that,…
Team finds a stem-cell derived mechanism that could lead to regenerative therapies for heart damage
A team has identified an essential internal control mechanism that can promote the maturation of…
Founder personality could predict start-up success
Research shows start-up founders have distinct personality traits, and they’re more important to the success…
Mimicking a bird’s sticky spit to create cellulose gels
Using a small bird’s nest-making process as a model, researchers have developed a nontoxic process…