The microscopic organisms that make up ocean ecosystems are invisible to the naked eye, yet they are responsible for producing half the oxygen we breathe, and for sustaining all the world's fisheries. Now, nearing the end ...
Environment
Jul 14, 2017
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Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient, forgotten city in Ethiopia once thought to be the home of giants.
Archaeology
Jun 19, 2017
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Scientists and engineers from the University of Bath have developed biodegradable cellulose microbeads from a sustainable source that could potentially replace harmful plastic ones that contribute to ocean pollution.
Materials Science
Jun 7, 2017
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Four Purdue students have created an alternative to the plastic microbeads found in nearly all exfoliating soaps by using soy-based components. Soy-based beads are safe for the environment, unlike the plastic beads that can ...
Materials Science
Sep 13, 2016
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Scientists have found evidence of a huge asteroid that struck the Earth early in its life with an impact larger than anything humans have experienced.
Earth Sciences
May 16, 2016
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Weaning cars and trucks off of gasoline and diesel made from fossil fuels is a difficult task. One promising solution involves biodiesel, which comes from natural oils and fats, but it is costly. Using a microwave and catalyst-coated ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 20, 2016
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The waterways surrounding New York City are a soup of plastic, ranging from discarded takeout containers down to tiny beads that end up in the food supply, according to a new report by an environmental group.
Environment
Feb 13, 2016
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Archaeologists say they have found evidence indicating that Guam's ancient Chamorros came from two waves of migration.
Archaeology
Feb 11, 2016
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How are asteroids and planets formed from stony particles? This question is being explored in an experiment by scientists from the universities of Münster and Braunschweig. For the investigation, Fraunhofer researchers have ...
Engineering
Jan 4, 2016
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Ludwig Maximilian University physicists were able to show how biological motors and molecules can be used to carry out precise measurements of magnetic materials.
General Physics
Jun 30, 2015
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