Investigating the impact of new energy efficient streetlights on insects
New energy efficient streetlights are playing a major role in influencing insect behavior, says NIWA.
Ecology
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Life can thrive around even the smallest stars, study claims
Photosynthesis is probably the most important chemical reaction for life on Earth. It is the process plants use to transform sunlight into energy it can use. Through it, plants can produce carbohydrates they can use (and ...
Astrobiology
Sep 26, 2022
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How an effort to reduce fossil fuel use led to another environmental problem: Light pollution
In 2014, Los Angeles cut its annual carbon emissions by 43% and saved $9 million in energy costs by replacing the bulbs in more than half of the city's street lamps with light-emitting diodes.
Environment
Sep 23, 2022
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Insights into two rare types of photosynthesis could boost crop production
Researchers have studied how certain bacteria perform photosynthesis using low-energy light, which could be engineered into crops to boost production.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 20, 2022
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The dark side of LEDs: Suppression of melatonin by blue light
You may have heard that exposure to blue light can disrupt your sleep. As it turns, out it's also harmful to wildlife.
Plants & Animals
Sep 9, 2022
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A new strategy to create blue light from a promising material
A Florida State University research team has developed a new way to create blue light from a class of materials that shows enormous potential for optoelectronic devices, including solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ...
Materials Science
Aug 26, 2022
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Blue light is the key factor affecting leaf litter photodegradation
Sunlight impacts litter decomposition in terrestrial ecosystems through the process of photodegradation. Previous studies on litter photodegradation focused on the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and only recently ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 25, 2022
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Fish 'chock-full' of antifreeze protein found in iceberg habitats off Greenland
New research based on an expedition to the icy waters off Greenland reveals soaring levels of antifreeze proteins in a species of tiny snailfish, underlying the importance of this unique adaptation to life in sub-zero temperatures. ...
Evolution
Aug 16, 2022
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Linked lanthanides shine light on field of crystal engineering
Rare earth metals, when linked, can act as a conduit for energy flow, and show promise for the development of novel materials.
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 12, 2022
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Using light to restore cell function
New research from the University of Cincinnati shows early indications that light can be used as a treatment for certain diseases, including cancer.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 2, 2022
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