Australia’s love affair with avocados is undeniable—but our brunch habits are at the mercy of a finicky fruit. If you’ve ever wondered why the price of an avocado can swing wildly from Read More
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Composites gain mechanical, electrical and sensing abilities from just 0.005%
The Skoltech Laboratory of Nanomaterials, along with the Ural Federal University and the Institute of Engineering Science Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, have published findings on how single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) can Read More
Tariffs—taxes placed on imported goods—are one of the oldest tools in the United States’ economic policy arsenal, dating back to the 18th century. Recently they’ve returned to the spotlight in a big Read More
Critically Endangered female angel sharks (Squatina squatina) are changing normal mating routines in warming oceans as they prioritize staying cool over visiting breeding grounds when things get too hot. Summary Warming ocean temperatures are disrupting Read More
E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce have long been a public health concern. Between 2000 and 2020, at least 42 foodborne illness outbreaks associated with romaine lettuce were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Read More
Heat waves are becoming more frequent around the world. And while rising temperatures caused by greenhouse gas emissions are part of the problem, the declining levels of aerosols—the small particles that make up smog Read More
Reviewer 1: “This manuscript is a timely and important contribution to the field, with clear methodology and compelling results. I recommend publication with only minor revisions.” Summary Reviewer 1 strongly supports publication of the manuscript, calling it Read More
Research finds chromosomes are covered in liquid-like coating to prevent
New research into mitotic chromosomes has found that they are covered in a liquid-like coating that could allow them to bounce off one another, like bumper cars, protecting them from being damaged during cell division. Read More
Climate change intensifies marine heat waves, threatening ocean biodiversity and
The long-term impacts of marine heat waves on biodiversity and management strategies required to mitigate further damage were the focus of a review by researchers at The University of Western Australia. Summary A University of Read More
Distant galaxy protocluster harbors a remarkably evolved core, observations find
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has performed deep and high spectral resolution imaging of a distant protocluster of galaxies, designated A2744-z7p9OD. Results of the new Read More