Using an approach based on the CRISPR gene-editing system, researchers developed a way to precisely control the amount of a particular protein that is produced in mammalian cells.
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Rare and iconic Atala butterflies retain an ancient pattern of wing symmetry
A new study helps bring the incredible color and pattern variation in butterflies into focus. The results align with a growing body of evidence that suggests butterfly-wing diversity really boils down to just a few simple ingredients in an ancient recipe that's stood the test of time.
Scientists Uncover New Clues About the Climate and Health Impact of Atmospheric Particles
Peering inside common atmospheric particles is providing important clues to their climate and health effects, according to a new study by University of British Columbia chemists.
Researchers design model that predicts which buildings will survive wildfire
Wildfires may seem unpredictable, leaving random ruin in their wake. Engineers have now developed a model that can predict how wildfire will impact a community down to which buildings will burn. They say predicting damage to the built environment is essential to developing fire mitigation strategies and steps for recovery.
Researchers ‘feed’ leftover coffee grounds to microalgae to produce low emission biodiesel
Researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after 'feeding' and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds.
Glowing fossils: Fluorescence reveals color patterns of earliest scallops
UV light makes it possible to see intricate structures of fossils that are barely visible in normal daylight. This method has often been used on the fossilized seashells from the Earth's current geological era to reveal patterns of color that had long since faded away. Now, scientists show that fluorescent...
New Colgate Research Shows Antarctic Summer Thaw Starts Earlier, Ends Later than Previously Believed
New research from Colgate University changes our understanding of seasonal thawing in parts of Antarctica, as scientists have learned that summer thawing occurs nearly a month earlier, and stays thawed for a full two months longer, than previously believed.
Drought, Fire, Insects Destroyed Nearly a Third of Southern Sierra Nevada Forest in Last Decade
In just 10 years, fires, drought, and insect infestations have devastated close to a third of forests in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains, a new study finds.
Climate Change to Produce More Rainbows
Climate change will increase opportunities to see rainbows, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa.
Groundcherry research bears new fruits
More adaptable crops are needed to address global hunger and worsening challenges in food production. Researchers have now developed new genetic blueprints for two types of groundcherry. Their work can help unlock the potential for orphan crops like groundcherry to strengthen global food supplies. It may also help reveal how...