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Analytical Chemistry Jul 19, 2024

New insights into interfacial hydrogen bonds could enhance photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water is a key technology for achieving sustainable hydrogen production. However, the direct impact of the microscopic structure of interfacial water molecules on photocatalytic reactivity ...

Ecology Jul 19, 2024

Climate change threatens age-old Mauritania date harvest

Wandering atop a small sand dune in central Mauritania, Aliene Haimoud gazed despondently at the yellowing date palms before him –- the trees are dying if they are not already dead.

Astronomy Jul 18, 2024

Early riser: The sun is already starting its next solar cycle—despite being halfway through its current one

The first rumblings of the sun's next 11-year solar cycle have been detected in sound waves inside our home star—even though it is only halfway through its current one.

Environment Jul 18, 2024

Studies find China-based emissions of three potent climate-warming greenhouse gases have spiked in past decade

When it comes to heating up the planet, not all greenhouse gases are created equal. They vary widely in their global warming potential (GWP), a measure of how much infrared thermal radiation a greenhouse gas would absorb ...

Molecular & Computational biology Jul 18, 2024

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

A new study shows that a native potato species was brought to southern Utah by Indigenous people in the distant past, making it a candidate for the only culturally significant plant species to have been domesticated in the ...

Molecular & Computational biology Jul 18, 2024

Nature's gender reveal: Key gene controls female flowers in Cucurbita pepo

Sex determination in cucurbits such as squash is influenced by a complex interplay of environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors, with ethylene being the primary hormone promoting female flower development.

Earth Sciences Jul 18, 2024

Mathematicians team up with geophysicists to improve models that predict changes in sea ice

Dartmouth researchers are using computational mathematics and machine learning to develop models that better predict sea ice thickness in regions of the Arctic.

Evolution Jul 18, 2024

Unlocking the genetic code of Amur grape: Insights into plant cold tolerance and evolution

The Amur grape, indigenous to eastern Asia, is known for its remarkable cold tolerance, able to withstand temperatures as low as -40°C. Despite its significant potential for breeding and agricultural applications, the absence ...

Plants & Animals Jul 18, 2024

Study finds facially expressive primates make better leaders

Facially expressive monkeys are more socially successful and lead better connected social groups, according to research by Nottingham Trent University which shows the benefits of facial communication in primates, including ...

Earth Sciences Jul 18, 2024

Tool predicts rogue waves up to five minutes in advance

A new tool that can be used to predict the emergence of unusually large and unpredictable waves at sea—known as rogue waves—up to five minutes into the future is presented in a study published in Scientific Reports. The ...

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