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Insect-killing fungi find unexpected harmony in war

University of Maryland entomologists have uncovered a unique relationship between two species of fungi known for their ability to invade, parasitize and kill insects efficiently. Instead of violently competing for the spoils ...

Amnesia-causing diatoms found in Luzon shellfish farms

The densely-populated island of Luzon is home to over half of the Philippines' population, many of whom consume shellfish on a regular basis. An international team of scientists has just confirmed the presence there of two ...

Computer model uncovers plant thickness growth mechanisms

Most research on plant stem cells focuses on the tips of roots and shoots, where growth occurs in height. But biologist Kirsten Ten Tusscher from Utrecht University explains that thickness growth is just as essential.

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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
Coral reef fish running out of time to recover at Great Barrier Reef islands, research warns
Plants & Animals
Team investigates population genetic characteristics of two hybrid crucian carp strains
Plants & Animals
Thriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil
Ecology
Ethiopia's famed honeybees make slow recovery from war
Biotechnology
Artificial receptors made from coronavirus DNA open up new avenues for research
Plants & Animals
Vampire bats' metabolism mirrors that of blood-sucking insects, biologists find
Evolution
Ancient unicellular organism indicates embryonic development might have existed prior to animals' evolution
Plants & Animals
Coyotes are thriving despite human and predator pressures, large-scale study finds
Cell & Microbiology
Pathogens that cling to microplastics may survive wastewater treatment
Plants & Animals
Australian dragon study reveals surprising link between motor systems control and sleep rhythms
Evolution
The high cost of complexity: New study explores energy needs of multicellular life
Molecular & Computational biology
Novel AI framework incorporates experimental data and text-based narratives to accelerate search for new proteins
Evolution
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Ecology
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Biotechnology
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Chinese rover finds evidence of ancient Martian ocean
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Astronomers discover a new repeating fast radio burst
Environment
Plastics pollution worsens the impacts of all planetary boundaries, new study says
Earth Sciences
Advances in plate tectonics research provide a new view of deep Earth's carbon emissions
Nanophysics
Physicists reveal how layers and twists impact graphene's optical conductivity
Nanophysics
Quasiperiodicity changes the ground-state properties of 1D narrow-band moiré systems, study demonstrates
General Physics
Fluids thicken at the speed of light: A new theory extends Einstein's relativity to real fluids
Astrobiology
Spectral method can compute tidal effects on planet and moon interiors
General Physics
Can unknown physics be seen in interactions between Higgs bosons?
Condensed Matter
Can the noble metals become superconductors?
Archaeology
DNA evidence rewrites histories for people buried in volcanic eruption in ancient Pompeii
Astronomy
Astrophysicists use echoes of light to illuminate black holes
Biochemistry
Caterpillar fungus chemical can slow down growth of cancer cells, researchers discover
Polymers
New PFAS removal process aims to stamp out pollution ahead of semiconductor industry growth
Environment
Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate
Polymers
Catalysts show potential for breaking down microplastics to create usable fuel
Nanophysics
New approach for tuning current flow in 2D MOF nanosheets shows promise for advanced electronics
Condensed Matter
Scientists capture images of a new quantum phase in electron molecular crystals
Environment
Satellite-based evidence supports China's claim of increased forestation to sequester carbon
Earth Sciences
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Climate change challenges European wine traditions

Climate change presents an unprecedented challenge for European vintners, particularly for the more than 1,000 protected designations of origin. In Italy, these include the production of DOC and DOCG wines, which account ...

Sorghum grain–based scaffolds expand lab-grown pork options

Meat grown in a lab isn't science fiction anymore. Cultured meats have existed for over a decade, and as of 2023, you might even find lab-grown chicken in restaurants (in the U.S., at least). Now, with the literal support ...