Astronomers have identified sulfur as a potentially crucial indicator in narrowing the search for life on other planets. While sulfur itself is not necessarily an indication of habitability, significant concentrations of ...
Astrobiology
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In a succession of studies published this week and last month in the journals PeerJ and Zootaxa, researchers at Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) Toonen-Bowen (ToBo) Lab, using a technique that explores both genes ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 19, 2025
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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a diverse group of synthetic chemicals, are commonly used in numerous products such as semiconductors, fire-extinguishing foams, heat-resistant, and non-stick cookware. ...
Materials Science
Feb 19, 2025
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A new study by Connecticut College provides strong evidence that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada, reshaping scientific understanding of past Arctic climates.
Ecology
Feb 19, 2025
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It has puzzled scientists for years whether and how bacteria, that live from dissolved organic matter in marine waters, can carry out N2 fixation. It was assumed that the high levels of oxygen combined with the low amount ...
Environment
Feb 19, 2025
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To meet the demands of extreme high-temperature environments, such as aerospace engines and thermal systems in new energy vehicles, high-temperature thermosensitive sensors need to demonstrate high stability and sensitivity.
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 19, 2025
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Mild, proactive exposure to environmental stress can help biological communities resist severe disturbances and maintain genetic diversity, a recent study from McGill University has found.
Evolution
Feb 19, 2025
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You aren't imagining it: The cloud cover isn't what it used to be, and scientists say it is helping fuel Earth's hottest temperatures on record.
Environment
Feb 19, 2025
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In an effort to learn more about astronaut health and the effects of space on the human body, NASA is conducting a new experiment aboard the International Space Station to speed up the detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, ...
Space Exploration
Feb 19, 2025
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A University of Oregon researcher's examination of urban mobility and climate change offers perhaps the most comprehensive insights to date on extreme weather events and public transit ridership.
Environment
Feb 19, 2025
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