Research: Preserved leaves reveal 7000 years of rainfall and drought —

A study by University of Adelaide researchers and Queensland Government scientists has revealed what south-east Queensland's rainfall was like over the last 7000...

Research: Physicists pinpoint a simple mechanism that makes bacteria resistant to antibiotics —

Physicists at McMaster University have for the first time identified a simple mechanism used by potentially deadly bacteria to fend off antibiotics, a...

Research: Aloe sanginalis, a new red Aloe from Somaliland —

Aloe sanguinalis, or Somali Red Aloe, forms large, conspicuous clumps and has blood red sap. Its can easily be spotted from the road,...

Research: Tiny fibers create unseen plastic pollution —

While the polyester leisure suit was a 1970s mistake, polyester and other synthetic fibers like nylon are still around and are a major...

Research: Graphene-based wearables for health monitoring, food inspection and night vision —

The first of ICFO's devices on display will allow customers to monitor their level of exposure to sunlight through a UV sensor. Designed...

Research: Parents don’t pick favorites, at least if you’re a Magellanic penguin —

Parenthood can be a struggle, particularly for families with multiple children in need of care, nurturing, protection and attention. But a weary mom...

Research: Hope for fighting disease known as Ebola of frogs —

Despite widespread infection, some frog populations are surviving a deadly disease that is the equivalent of humankind's Ebola virus. The reason -- genetic...

Research: From vibrations alone, acacia ants can tell nibbles from the wind —

Acacia trees are a prominent feature of the East African savannah. They're also a classic example of the long-standing and complex relationships between...

Research: Researchers verify this phenomenon using Gaia data from the Hyades —

In the course of their life, open star clusters continuously lose stars to their surroundings. The resulting swath of tidal tails provides a...

Research: New molecular blueprint advances our understanding of photosynthesis —

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have used one of the most advanced microscopes in the world...

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