Just south of Rome lie the Pontine Marshes, a vexed part of the Italian countryside. In ancient times, Roman emperors tried unsuccessfully to drain the marshes, something only achieved in the 1930s through a system of massive ...
Environment
Apr 7, 2010
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NKCC1 is a human chloride transporter that has the ability to transport sodium, potassium, and chloride from the exterior into cells. In the kidney, for example, NKCC1 type proteins ensure that these ions are reabsorbed from ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 14, 2022
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Over time, the esoteric and sometimes downright strange quests of science have proven easy targets for politicians and others looking for perceived examples of waste in government—and a cheap headline.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 12, 2013
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Biologists at the University of Cincinnati are studying low-cost ways to improve water quality and wildlife habitat in urban creeks.
Ecology
May 6, 2022
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Supported by a $953,958 grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), researchers at the University of California San Diego will develop a sophisticated new biosensor that can protect the nation's water ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 11, 2014
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Somewhat drab and unassuming, the humble rockweed's olive-green or yellowish-brown appearance belies its importance in the rocky intertidal zone.
Ecology
Aug 5, 2019
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A popular coral restoration technique is unlikely to protect coral reefs from climate change and is based on the assumption that local threats to reefs are managed effectively, according to a study co-authored by Rutgers ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2022
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How much and how long a severely burned Pacific Northwest mountain landscape stays blanketed in winter snow is a key factor in the return of vegetation, research by Oregon State University and the University of Nevada, Reno ...
Ecology
Nov 22, 2021
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Climate change is destroying heritage sites across Europe and globally. Ancient historical landmarks could disappear completely unless swift action is taken to protect them from environmental damage, researchers are warning.
Environment
Jul 15, 2022
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A citizen science study has revealed that being next to just one hard surface reduces the diversity of plants and animals in hedgerows.
Ecology
Aug 18, 2016
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