A palm-sized device developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo could help save lives and reduce illness by rapidly and inexpensively detecting toxic bacteria in water supplies. Summary University of Waterloo researchers have created Read More
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A new study, led by researchers at the University of Missouri, has uncovered how poplar trees can naturally adjust a key part of their wood chemistry based on changes in their environment. This discovery—the Read More
More drought brings earlier autumn leaf fall, Northern Hemisphere study
The progression of leaf coloring from green to the reds, oranges, and yellows of the fall season can be a spectacular sight to behold, but this process is also an important part of a plant’Read More
Antarctic ecosystems at risk without urgent, long-term research – New
Insufficient monitoring leaves gaps in our knowledge of Antarctica’s unique lifeforms and ecosystems—and their global significance. A new paper led by University of Wollongong researchers calls for the urgent expansion of long-term monitoring Read More
Within the past few years, models that can predict the structure or function of proteins have been widely used for a variety of biological applications, such as identifying drug targets and designing new therapeutic antibodies. Read More
Lava shoots high into the sky. Molten rock erupts from two vents simultaneously. The nighttime sky glows red and orange, reflecting the lava oozing across a summit crater. Summary Volcanic activity intensifies with dramatic displays. Read More
New research finds that Marine Protected Areas can boost the recovery of globally important kelp forests following marine heat waves. The findings are published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. Summary Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Read More
Grand Canyon's Dragon Bravo megafire shows the growing wildfire threat
As wildfire crews battled the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in July 2025, the air turned toxic. Summary In July 2025, the Dragon Bravo Fire raged on the Grand Canyon’s North Read More
Toby, a fun-loving Labrador, was a beloved member of the Murphy household. So, when the family noticed patches of hair loss and red, itchy skin on his paws and legs, they were concerned. Still, they Read More
Water still has unknown sides. When water is forced into two dimensions by enclosing it in appropriate materials, new properties, phase transitions, and structures emerge. MXenes as a class of materials offer a unique platform Read More