Geology is full of detective stories about the Earth’s history, and a new paper in Geology by University of New Mexico Distinguished Professors Emeritus Karl Karlstrom and Laurie Crossey, along with their co‐authors, Read More
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Using the TUBITAK National Observatory and ESA’s Gaia satellite, astronomers from the Istanbul University in Turkey and elsewhere have conducted comprehensive observations of two open clusters, namely: Czernik 41 and NGC 1342. Results of the observational Read More
Air pollution across the UK dropped between 2015 and 2024, but dangerous levels are still reached too often, shows new research published in Environmental Science: Atmospheres. Summary A study in Environmental Science: Atmospheres reveals that UK air Read More
New research challenges animal dietary classifications in Yellowstone National Park
Scholars and schoolchildren alike have generally classified animals by the foods they eat: carnivores eat meat; browsers consume flowering plants, conifers and shrubs; and grazers focus on grasses. Summary Traditional animal classifications often categorize species Read More
A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds that efforts to eradicate invasive mollusks in Idaho’s Snake River may kill off valuable freshwater species. Summary A new study in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Read More
Team discovers electrochemical method for highly selective single-carbon insertion in
A research team has discovered an electrochemical method that allows highly selective para-position single-carbon insertion into polysubstituted pyrroles. Their approach has important applications in synthetic organic chemistry, especially in the field of pharmaceuticals. Summary Researchers Read More
NASA research has shown that cell-like compartments called vesicles could form naturally in the lakes of Saturn’s moon Titan. Summary NASA research suggests that Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, may harbor conditions suitable for Read More
Researchers demonstrate error-resistant quantum gates using exotic anyons for computation
The quantum computing revolution draws ever nearer, but the need for a computer that makes correctable errors continues to hold it back. Summary While quantum computing promises revolutionary advancements, its realization hinges on overcoming a Read More
Stars don’t form out of nothing, but tracking the gas and dust that do eventually form stars is hard. They float around the galaxy at almost absolute zero, emitting essentially no light, and generally Read More
Scientists design stable enzymes for non-natural reactions with near-natural efficiency
Weizmann Institute of Science-led researchers have unveiled a computational workflow that crafts enzymes exhibiting catalytic efficiencies surpassing 100,000 M−1 s−1, achieving performance comparable to natural biocatalysts without extensive refinement. Summary Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Read More