A new 3D printing method developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego is so simple that it uses a polymer ink and salt water solution to create solid structures. The work, published in Nature Communications, ...
Polymers
Aug 1, 2024
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An international group of experts in mountain hydrology argue that the traditional understanding of the mountain water cycle has largely ignored the role that cryosphere-groundwater interactions play. This oversight could ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 23, 2024
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Phytoplankton are small but mighty. As one of the biggest drivers of primary production in Earth's oceans, they convert sunlight and carbon dioxide (CO2) into chemical energy, forming the base of the aquatic food web and ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 12, 2024
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When taking your dog for a walk during the scorching summer heat, it may be tempting to allow your dog a few laps from the nearest drinking station in order to cool off. However, shared hydration sources can potentially have ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 9, 2024
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A team of scientists and engineers at NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has collaborated to see if a small piloted drone, equipped with a specialized payload, could help create detailed maps of how fast water is ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 5, 2024
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In late spring, estuaries along the U.S. Gulf Coast come alive with newborn fish and other sea life. While some species have struggled to adjust to the region's rising water temperatures in recent years, one is thriving: ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 18, 2024
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Commercial greenhouses in Europe are testing new energy and water efficiency technologies in support of the green transition.
Agriculture
Jul 17, 2024
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Australia is renowned for its native flora and fauna, but did you know the continent is also home to about 3,000 "alien" species of animals, plants, fungi and microbes?
Ecology
Jul 16, 2024
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A research team has demonstrated that using plant factory technology (PFT) to precisely control environmental factors can significantly enhance vegetable quality. By cultivating a new lettuce cultivar in a PFT system, they ...
Biotechnology
Jul 29, 2024
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Everybody wants to find a diamond in the rough, but no one wants their pig to develop diamond skin disease—an infection that can cause pain and discomfort and may lead to death if left untreated.
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2024
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