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Cell & Microbiology Nov 20, 2017

Research reveals a new survival strategy in key bacteria

New research shows that a bacteria and promising microbial cell factory will not immediately shut down when deprived of nitrogen – instead 'waiting' until absolutely necessary to stop functioning.

Environment Nov 17, 2017

The importance of biodiversity in forests could increase due to climate change

Forests fulfill numerous important functions, and do so particularly well if they have a diversity of trees, according to a new study. As a second study demonstrates, forest managers do not have to decide on the provision ...

Consumer & Gadgets Nov 14, 2017

Gadgets, comfort, luggage: A gift guide for travelers

What's in your bag when you take a trip? What gadgets, tools and comfort items are essential?

Ecology Nov 7, 2017

How climate change may reshape subalpine wildflower communities

With climate change, Mount Rainier floral communities could 'reassemble' with new species relationships, interactions

Ecology Nov 3, 2017

Protecting the wild: professor helps to minimize recreation disturbance to wildlife

Nature and outdoor enthusiasts seek to enjoy recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and camping. However, sometimes appreciating nature's beauty comes at a cost to wildlife.

Ecology Oct 31, 2017

Noise from industrial development will stress animals and change the ecology in national monuments

"Every man needs a place to go where he can go crazy in peace," said author and desert rat Edward Abbey.

Engineering Oct 20, 2017

Team quantifies fatigue using wearables

Can fatigue be predicted? Can life-threatening fatigue be differentiated from recoverable fatigue?

Engineering Oct 18, 2017

New simple method determines rate at which we burn calories walking up, down, flat

When military strategists plan a mission, one of many factors is the toll it takes on the Army's foot soldiers.

Environment Oct 11, 2017

Locals warned to stay away as Japanese volcano erupts

Mount Shinmoedake in southern Japan erupted for the first time in six years Wednesday, shooting a plume of ash several hundred metres into the air and sparking warnings to local residents.

Ecology Oct 7, 2017

Vets nurse sick bobcat, return it to park where it's needed

A few minutes before they opened the pet carrier on a sandy trail near the beach, the veterinarians heard a piercing growl from inside the cage. Their patient was ready to go home.

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