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Violent Supershear Earthquakes Are More Common Than Previously Thought
Powerful supershear earthquakes, once considered rare, are much more common than previously thought, according to a study led by UCLA geophysicists and published today in Nature Geoscience.
Cracking the enigma of how plant sperm is compacted
A research team have discovered a mechanism of flowering plant sperm compaction and gathered clues as to why it is required.
Photosynthesis: Auxiliary factor ensures efficient energy production
Biologists demonstrate how the auxiliary factor CGL160 contributes to the synthesis of crucial parts of the photosynthetic machinery.
Why fish look down when they swim
New simulations show that fish look downward when they swim because the stable riverbed below them provides more reliable information about their swimming direction and speed.
Want to Save the Bees? Pay Attention to Pathogens and Flowers
New research published in the journal Ecology conclusively shows that certain physical traits of flowers affect the health of bumble bees by modulating the transmission of a harmful pathogen called Crithidia bombi.
Male and female travelers’ ‘transformations’
A new study has revealed men and women experience change while travelling in similar ways. Consumers are increasingly seeking activities that help them achieve new levels of enrichment and since the lift of COVID-19 travel restrictions, they are more conscious of the value they want to gain from their holidays.
CSU Researchers Design Model That Predicts Which Buildings Will Survive Wildfire
Wildfires may seem unpredictable, leaving random ruin in their wake.
Aston University Researchers ‘Feed’ Leftover Coffee Grounds to Microalgae to Produce Low Emission Biodiesel
Two Aston University researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after ‘feeding’ and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds.
More than one way to build a black bird
For a species of flycatcher in the remote Solomon Islands, scientists have so far found at least two genetic pathways leading to the same physical outcome: all-black feathers. This change was no random accident. It was a result of nature specifically selecting for this trait.