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Analytical Chemistry 20 hours ago

Scientists develop new AI method to create material 'fingerprints'

Like people, materials evolve over time. They also behave differently when they are stressed and relaxed. Scientists looking to measure the dynamics of how materials change have developed a new technique that leverages X-ray ...

Plants & Animals 21 hours ago

Study shows frogs can quickly increase their tolerance to pesticides

Although there is a large body of research on pests evolving tolerances for the pesticides meant to destroy them, there have been considerably fewer studies on how non-target animals in these ecosystems may do the same.

Environment 21 hours ago

Nature-based solutions to disaster risk from climate change are cost-effective, study confirms

A new global assessment of scientific literature led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that nature-based solutions (NbS) are an economically effective method to mitigate risks from a range of ...

Astronomy 21 hours ago

Astronomers discover what may be 21 neutron stars orbiting sun-like stars

Most stars in our universe come in pairs. While our own sun is a loner, many stars like our sun orbit similar stars, while a host of other exotic pairings between stars and cosmic orbs pepper the universe. Black holes, for ...

Cell & Microbiology 22 hours ago

Harnessing big data helps scientists hone in on new antimicrobials

Researchers have developed a strategy to identify new antimicrobial drugs with therapeutic promise from bacterial datasets, providing clues for discovering alternatives to traditional antibiotics.

Environment 22 hours ago

Additional taxes vs. water quotas: Study compares systems to manage water consumption in agriculture

Based on a mathematical programming model, a study finds that the proportional allocation of water, and not additional taxes on the resource, is more effective from the point of view of those engaged in agriculture.

Social Sciences 22 hours ago

Q&A: How can different types of brains bolster startup success?

Associate Professor Carina Lomberg is on a quest to understand the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of entrepreneurs and what shapes their journey. She has found that including neurodiverse individuals in teams ...

Plants & Animals 22 hours ago

Scientists use machine learning to predict diversity of tree species in forests

A collaborative team of researchers led by Ben Weinstein of the University of Florida, Oregon, US, used machine learning to generate highly detailed maps of over 100 million individual trees from 24 sites across the U.S., ...

Plants & Animals 23 hours ago

Chlorinated flame retardants found to affect avian embryonic development

Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) were listed under the category of globally controlled persistent organic pollutants (POPs) by the Stockholm Convention in 2017. However, SCCPs toxicity, particularly its developmental ...

Economics & Business 23 hours ago

Research evaluates strategy for supply chains under pressure

Recent upheavals in the global market have put supply chains under immense pressure, and the logistics and road transportation sectors are struggling to keep pace with geopolitical tensions, rampant inflation, and the rising ...

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