Colorful fruit-like fungi and forests 'haunted by species loss': How a 30-year evolutionary mystery was resolved
Most fungi need only wind or water to disperse their spores. But some, including truffles, need a little help from animals.
Most fungi need only wind or water to disperse their spores. But some, including truffles, need a little help from animals.
Evolution
Aug 26, 2024
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Manganese ferrite nanoparticles could lead to a substantial surge in the availability of drinking water globally when used to modify the filtering sheets currently used in water treatment plants, according to scientists.
Nanomaterials
Aug 26, 2024
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Primate ornamentation plays a crucial role in communication not only within social groups but also between them, according to a new study. The research, published in Evolution Letters, reveals that the males of species with ...
Evolution
Aug 23, 2024
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A new collaborative study has found that bees are increasingly under threat due to environmental degradation caused by changes in land use.
Plants & Animals
Aug 22, 2024
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Time is of the essence in tropical cyclone prediction: The more warning time a community has, the better prepared its members will be when a storm makes landfall. Currently, the path and nature of tropical cyclones can be ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 21, 2024
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In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside—athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers—could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or transfer ...
Polymers
Aug 21, 2024
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Research from Western Sydney University has discovered PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) chemical contamination in the livers of deceased platypuses across eastern New South Wales.
Environment
Aug 20, 2024
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Plastics have long been a mainstay in modern manufacturing, but their environmental impact has increased demand for eco-friendly alternatives. Researchers at The University of Warwick have made significant progress in the ...
Polymers
Aug 19, 2024
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Genetic diversity, a key pillar of biodiversity, is crucial for conservation. But can snapshot estimates of genetic diversity reliably indicate population extinction risk? New research shows that genome-wide genetic diversity ...
Ecology
Aug 16, 2024
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Migration is an adaptive phenomenon, typically triggered by a change of season, that is vital to ecosystem health. Animals may journey thousands of miles, in some cases, in search of food, better living conditions, or to ...
Plants & Animals
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