Less than two months before the COP30 UN climate conference in Brazil, only 40% of nations have booked accommodation in the Amazon city of Belem, where prices have soared, organizers said Wednesday. Summary With less than Read More
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A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters. Summary A study on a North Sea oil rig surprisingly uncovered the long-distance pollen-carrying capabilities Read More
Scientists Discover Ordinary Ice Has Extraordinary Electrical Properties – New
Ice can generate electricity when bent, a process called flexoelectricity. The discovery connects to lightning formation and future device applications. Ice is among the most common materials on Earth, covering glaciers, mountain ranges, and the Read More
A new catalyst may enable mixed plastic recycling The future of plastic recycling could soon become far simpler and more efficient. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new plastic upcycling method that greatly reduces — Read More
The Artificial Intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, appeared to improvise ideas and make mistakes like a student in a study that rebooted a 2,400-year-old mathematical challenge. Summary Researchers found that ChatGPT, when tasked with solving a complex Read More
Seventy-nine percent of endemic species are showing declines, underscoring how fragile island biodiversity is in the face of ecosystem changes. Insects play essential roles in ecosystems, from pollinating plants to driving decomposition and maintaining nutrient Read More
An incredible comeback: Chicago River fish populations show signs of
A research paper authored by a researcher at Shedd Aquarium and published in Journal of Great Lakes Research assesses the fish species that spawn in the Chicago River to sustain and support resilient, biodiverse fish Read More
Unexpected activity of metabolic compound helps decode plants' language of
Researchers have revealed a previously unknown way plants shape their growth in response to light—a breakthrough that could better equip crops to handle environmental stress. Summary Plant growth, researchers discovered, isn’t solely dictated Read More
Cargo vessels and sea currents found carrying Indo-Pacific fish into
Global shipping, sea currents and habitat factors are driving the spread of Indo-Pacific fish species in the Mediterranean Sea, according to a new study published in the journal NeoBiota. Summary A recent NeoBiota study highlights Read More
Microbes in water are like invisible travelers—and some carry disease with them. Keeping the water that flows through our treatment plants, rivers and taps healthy and safe from microbial infection is a challenge. Summary Read More