Kinesiologists at McMaster University have found ketone supplements, used by some athletes hoping to cross the finish line faster, may in fact worsen performance. The new study tackles contradictory research findings related to the effectiveness of ketone supplements, which have gained popularity among athletes seeking a competitive advantage.
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CSU Biologists Document Genome-Level Climate Adaptation in Endangered Bird Species
As the climate changes, living things must adapt to new environmental conditions in one of two ways – either geographically or genetically. While it’s relatively simple for scientists to track and record a species’ geographic movements, proving their genetic adaptation over time can be much more difficult.
New MU Study Examines Variability of Water, Carbon in Missouri Agriculture Ecosystems and Future Impact on Crops
One of the main reasons plants use water is to allow them to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Wildfire Smoke Downwind Affects Health, Wealth and Mortality
Smoke particulates from wildfires could lead to between 4,000 and 9,000 premature deaths and cost $36 to $82 billion per year in the United States, according to new research by Cornell, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) and the University of Houston.
The art and science of living-like architecture
Collaborators have created 'living-like' bioactive interior architecture designed to one day protect us from hidden airborne threats. This publication establishes that the lab's biomaterial manufacturing process is compatible with the leading-edge cell-free engineering that gives the bioactive sites their life-like properties.
How tidal range electricity generation could meet future demand and storage problems
Tidal range schemes are financially viable and could lower energy bills say researchers. Research combined a tidal range power generation model with its cost model to demonstrate the viability of tidal power. The research demonstrates the benefits of tidal energy, which does not suffer from unpredictable intermittency as power is...
Stalled Evolution: How Climate Change May Limit Insect Biodiversity
Research explores how a warming world could impact ecosystems and derail the development of new species.
New Study Reveals Global Reservoirs Are Becoming Emptier
Using satellite data from more than 7,000 global reservoirs, Texas A&M researchers found that while total storage capacity has increased, the filling rate is lower than expected.
Cryo Conservation – A Cool Solution to Saving Species From Extinction
In the face of the biodiversity crisis, and alarming data showing a 69% decline in global animal populations since 1970, researchers are banking on a cool solution to help save species from extinction.
High-tech pavement markers support autonomous driving in tough conditions, remote areas
Engineers are placing low-powered sensors in the reflective raised pavement markers that are already used to help drivers identify lanes. Microchips inside the markers transmit information to passing cars about the road shape to help autonomous driving features function even when vehicle cameras or remote laser sensing, called LiDAR, are...