Researchers at Scripps have created T7-ORACLE, a powerful new tool that speeds up evolution, allowing scientists to design and improve proteins thousands of times faster than nature. Using engineered bacteria and a modified viral replication system, this method can create new protein versions in days instead of months. In tests,...
UVic Research Predicts Worldwide Glacier Erosion
Glaciers carved the deep valleys of Banff, eroded Ontario to deposit the fertile soils of the Prairies and continue to change the Earth’s surface. But how fast do glaciers sculpt the landscape?
Using Technology to Get Ahead of Wildfires
Wildfire season is no longer something that comes and goes; it’s becoming a year-round concern.
Protect Biodiversity ‘Processes’ – Not Just Pandas and Polar Bears
Conservation should focus on protecting natural “processes” – not just specific species, researchers say.
From Waste to Energy, Weeds as a Source of Biofuel
Several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research.
An Emissary from Interstellar Space
A recently discovered extraterrestrial "visitor" is hurtling toward the inner solar system at 130,000 miles per hour and has quickly captured the attention of astronomers and space enthusiasts around the world, including here at the University of Arizona.
Drought’s Limited Effect on Tropical-tree Growth—but Hotter Planet Threatens That Resilience
The top-line findings of a massive analysis of the growth rate of more than 20,000 tropical trees in over 30 countries may at first seem reassuring: that droughts over the past century have had a minimal effect on their growth.
Global Network Taps Tree Rings to Study Impact of Tropical Drought
A new study leveraging 20,000 tree-ring records and nearly 150 scientists' contributions from across the globe shows that, while droughts appear to have had a modest impact on tropical tree growth in the past, that may not be the case for long.
AI Helps Chemists Develop Tougher Plastics
A new strategy for strengthening polymer materials could lead to more durable plastics and cut down on plastic waste, according to researchers at MIT and Duke University.
Research Project Shows How Aquaculture, Agriculture, and Restoration Can Work Together
Scientists from the University of California, Santa Cruz, partnered with Pie Ranch, an educational farm in Pescadero, to study the sustainability payoffs of fertilizing plants with water removed from aquaculture, an age-old practice.