Findings suggest a safe, inexpensive, and effective pathway for allergists to treat children who already tolerate at least half a peanut.
Earth’s inner core is less solid than previously thought
Earth's inner core is undergoing structural transformation.
Boosting evolution: How humans unintentionally altered the skulls of pigs
Short snouts and a flat profile -- within a span of 100 years, humans have significantly changed the shape of the skulls of German domestic pigs. This is likely down to new breeding practices introduced at the beginning of the 20th century. The researchers analyzed 3D scans of 135 skulls...
An Arctic ‘beyond recognition’ by 2100
Based on the current pledges of countries for limiting their emissions of greenhouse gases, global temperatures are projected to reach 2.7 degrees Celsius beyond pre-industrial levels by the end of this century. A new review paper highlights how this would dramatically reshape the Arctic, the fastest-warming region of Earth.
Solar and electric-powered homes feel the effects of power outages differently
An expert in energy technologies uses AI tools to investigate the impact of extreme weather on solar-powered and electrified homes and uncover their unique vulnerabilities and develop insights on how they handle harsh conditions.
Potential new pathway to fight viruses
Scientists have identified genetic components in bats that provide insight into their immune systems.
DNA barcodes and citizen science images map spread of biocontrol agent for control of major invasive shrub
New research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major invasive shrub Lantana camara.
Scientist discovers 16 new grasshopper species, champions desert biodiversity
A scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove -- 16 new species of grasshoppers living in the thorny scrubs of U.S. and Mexican deserts.
Decades-Long Study Shows This Endangered Butterfly Benefits From Hurricanes
Sometimes, nature’s surprises come with wings. In a new study, scientists pulled from a 35-year dataset to examine long-term population trends of the federally endangered Schaus’ swallowtail butterfly (Heraclides ponceana).
Advancing Human Health Risk Assessment Through a Stochastic Methodology for Mobile Source Air Toxics
Mobile source emissions from roadways near human populations often result in greater health impacts than emissions from industrial facilities in North America [1,2], primarily due to their proximity to densely populated areas and the high exposure to pollutants such as mobile source air toxics (MSATs).