Periods of extreme heat often lead to increased exposure to ground-level ozone, in addition to other negative effects. This is dangerous for humans, the environment and agriculture. A study led by Forschungszentrum Jülich now Read More
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Australian skinks evolve molecular shield to resist deadly snake venom
A University of Queensland-led study has found Australian skinks have evolved molecular armor to stop snake venom from shutting down their muscles. The research has been published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Summary Read More
Imperfect underground processes help filter wastewater in Florida Keys –
For seaside communities reducing their pollution, nitrogen is a prime target. Often found in agricultural runoff and human waste, nitrogen and the nitrogen-containing nitrate molecule can enter coastal waters as a critical nutrient for algae. Read More
Ukrainian refugees prefer countries with better job opportunities to countries with higher social benefits. This is the finding of a recent study by the ifo Institute and LMU Munich, which surveyed over 3,300 Ukrainian refugees in Read More
Fossilized reindeer tooth reveals glacial-era fauna in ancient Iberian Peninsula
A fossilized tooth recovered from the Galería site in the Sierra de Atapuerca (Burgos, Spain) confirms that reindeer (Rangifer) inhabited this area of the Iberian Peninsula between 243,000 and 300,000 years ago. It represents one of Read More
Rich with detail, the spiral galaxy NGC 1309 shines in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image. NGC 1309 is about 100 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. Summary Hubble’s image reveals the stunning spiral galaxy Read More
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that giant free floating planets have the potential to form their own miniature planetary systems without the need for a star. Summary University of St Read More
Deep learning advances imaging mass spectrometry with virtual histological detail
An international team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Vanderbilt University, and Delft University of Technology has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) method that virtually stains images generated through imaging mass Read More
Findings show the Northern Territory's vital water source is drying—and
A critical water source for vast areas of the Northern Territory (NT) is drying at an accelerating rate, according to new findings, with losses clearly visible from space. Summary Satellite imagery reveals a crucial water Read More
New long-necked marine reptile species discovered in Germany's famous Jurassic
Paleontologists have identified a new species of ancient marine reptile from Germany’s world-renowned Posidonia Shale fossil beds, expanding our understanding of prehistoric ocean ecosystems that existed nearly 183 million years ago. Summary Paleontologists discovered a Read More