Plants & Animals 16 hours ago

Scientists quantify energetic costs of the migratory lifestyle in a free flying songbird

Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to research by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (MPI-AB). Using miniaturized loggers ...

Bio & Medicine 9 hours ago

DNA origami and fluorescent probes can precisely release molecular cargo

In the world of nanotechnology, the development of dynamic systems that respond to molecular signals is becoming increasingly important. The DNA origami technique, whereby DNA is programmed so as to produce functional nanostructures, ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 12, 2024

Spectroscopic study unveils key steps for turning CO₂ into valuable chemicals

A new study takes advantage of advanced spectroscopic methods and theory to shed light on the intricate processes involved in converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals like ethylene and ethanol. This research ...

Paleontology & Fossils Sep 17, 2024

Unraveling an ancient European extinction mystery: Disappearance of dwarf megafauna on paleolithic Cyprus

Scientists have unraveled a mystery about the disappearance of dwarf hippos and elephants that once roamed the picturesque landscape on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before paleolithic humans arrived.

Cell & Microbiology 8 hours ago

Scientists identify 18 bacterial strains to treat antibiotic-resistant gut infections

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients who have taken antibiotics for a long time. Gram-negative ...

Environment Sep 12, 2024

Study reveals food waste bans ineffective in reducing landfill waste, except in Massachusetts

Of the first five U.S. states to implement food waste bans, only Massachusetts was successful at diverting waste away from landfills and incinerators, according to a new study from the University of California Rady School ...

General Physics Sep 17, 2024

Nuclear theorists turn to supercomputers to map out matter's building blocks in 3D

Deep inside what we perceive as solid matter, the landscape is anything but stationary. The interior of the building blocks of the atom's nucleus—particles called hadrons that a high school student would recognize as protons ...

Optics & Photonics Sep 12, 2024

Physicists achieve ultrafast steering of quantum-entangled electrons

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Heidelberg have succeeded in selectively manipulating the motion of the electron pair in the hydrogen molecule.

Analytical Chemistry 8 hours ago

First liquid-liquid extraction trial finds porous liquids can separate harmful or unwanted alcohols from mixtures

A world-first study has successfully used porous liquids to achieve liquid-liquid separation for the first time, creating exciting potential for advancing both environmental sustainability and public health.

Plants & Animals Sep 13, 2024

Study shows plant-derived secondary organic aerosols can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions

A study published in Science reveals that plant-derived secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions. This research was conducted through the cooperation of chemical ecologists, plant ...

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