The first study into the biological response of the upper ocean in the wake of South Pacific cyclones could help predict the impact of warming ocean temperatures, New Zealand researchers believe.
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Colorful films could help buildings, cars keep their cool
The cold blast of an air conditioner can be a relief as temperatures soar, but 'A/C' units require large amounts of energy and can leak greenhouse gases. Today, scientists report an eco-friendly alternative -- a plant-based film that cools when exposed to sunlight and comes in many textures and bright,...
Human cells help researchers understand squid camouflage
Squids and octopuses are masters of camouflage. But some aspects of how they become reversibly transparent are still 'unclear,' because researchers can't culture cephalopod skin cells in the lab. Now, researchers have replicated the tunable transparency of squid skin in mammalian cells, which are more easily cultured.
Earth’s first plants likely to have been branched
A new discovery changes ideas about the origin of branching in plants.
Giant volcanic ‘chain’ spills secrets on inner workings of volcanoes
Volcanic relics scattered throughout the Australian landscape are a map of the northward movement of the continent over a 'hotspot' inside the Earth, during the last 35 million years.
Deceptive daisy’s ability to create fake flies explained
Researchers have discovered how a South African daisy makes fake lady flies on its petals to trick male flies into pollinating it.
Restoring Wetlands to Tackle Climate Change
Wetlands, in particular peatlands, contain huge amounts of carbon and their disruption results in high GHG emissions being released into the atmosphere.
Creating Resilient Grasslands of the Future
New research will support the potential for grasslands that are more resilient to climate extremes, hold carbon, provide pollen and support biodiversity while requiring less intensive agricultural methods.
Without This, Plants Cannot Respond to Temperature
UC Riverside scientists have significantly advanced the race to control plant responses to temperature on a rapidly warming planet. Key to this breakthrough is miRNA, a molecule nearly 200,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.
How Dust Affects the World’s Health
Doctors and public health experts agree that breathing fine particulate matter (PM2.5) can be harmful to human health.