A recent study reveals an unexpected link between manganese -- a naturally occurring mineral -- and increased carbon emissions from high-latitude boreal forests. The study uncovers how manganese increases carbon emissions from boreal forest soil, over time, challenging conventional understanding of the role of manganese in the carbon cycle.
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Ancient DNA reveals the appearance of a 6th century Chinese emperor
What did an ancient Chinese emperor from 1,500 years ago look like? A team of researchers reconstructed the face of Chinese Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou using DNA extracted from his remains. The study suggests the emperor's death at the age of 36 might be linked to a stroke. It...
Eggs may not be bad for your heart after all
Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled or scrambled, many hesitate to eat them amid concerns that eggs may raise cholesterol levels and be bad for heart health. However, results from a prospective, controlled trial show that over a four-month period cholesterol levels were similar among people who...
Parental avoidance of toxic exposures could help prevent autism, ADHD in children, new study shows
Researchers have found that parents with chemical intolerance are more likely to report children with autism and ADHD.
Genomic Research May Be Key to Understanding Cancer Resistance in Tasmanian Devils
Over the past 30 years, Australia’s Tasmanian devil population has been afflicted with an infectious cancer that has pushed the species to near extinction.
Magnetic Avalanche Triggered by Quantum Effects
Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that act like little magnets.
Manganese’s Surprising Role in Soil Carbon Sequestration
Manganese in the soil of boreal forests has been found to work against the carbon storage capacity of these crucial northern habitats.
Bees Need Food Up to a Month Earlier Than Provided by Recommended Pollinator Plants
New research from the Universities of Oxford and Exeter has revealed that plant species recommended as “pollinator friendly”* in Europe begin flowering up to a month too late in the spring to effectively contribute to bee conservation.
This Map Shows Where Planting Trees Would Make Climate Change Worse
Though of touted as a fix for climate change, planting trees could, in some regions, make warming more severe, a new study finds.
Scientists Warn: The Grey Seal Hunt is Too Large
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg warn that today's hunting quotas of about 3,000 animals pose a risk to the long-term survival of the grey seal in the Baltic Sea.