Owls produce negligible noise while flying. While many studies have linked the micro-fringes in owl wings to their silent flight, the exact mechanisms have been unclear. Now, a team of researchers has uncovered the effects of these micro-fringes on the sound and aerodynamic performance of owl wings through computational fluid...
Records of cometary dust hitting the asteroid Ryugu
The Hayabusa2 mission that collected samples from the asteroid Ryugu has provided a treasure trove of insights into our solar system. After analyzing samples further, a team of researchers have unearthed evidence that cometary organic matter was transported from space to the near-Earth region.
Office air conditioning can reduce the risk of harm from wildfire smoke
Air conditioning doesn't just cool the air -- it can also reduce the risk of harm from wildfire smoke, new research suggests.
Student discovers 200-million-year-old flying reptile
Gliding winged-reptiles were amongst the ancient crocodile residents of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England, researchers at the have revealed.
Don’t overeat: How archaea toggle the nitrogen-uptake switch
By tightly regulating nitrogen uptake, microorganisms avoid overeating nitrogen and thus wasting energy. Scientists now reveal how some methanogenic archaea manage to do so.
Deepwater Horizon oil spill study could lead to overhaul of cleanup processes worldwide
New research could lead to major improvements in marine oil spill cleanup processes. The innovative study assessed the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on microscopic seawater bacteria that perform a significant role in ecosystem functioning.
Groundbreaking discovery enables cost-effective and eco-friendly green hydrogen production
A research team has developed a novel catalyst for the high-efficiency and stable production of high-purity green hydrogen.
Breakthrough research enhances stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells
A research team has achieved remarkable advancements in the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells.
Study Says Ice Age Could Help Predict Oceans’ Response to Global Warming
A team of scientists led by a Tulane University oceanographer has found that deposits deep under the ocean floor reveal a way to measure the ocean oxygen level and its connections with carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere during the last ice age, which ended more than 11,000 years ago.
Climate Change Linked to Spread of Diarrhoeal Illness
Temperature, day length and humidity have been found to be linked to the increased spread of a diarrhoeal illness a new study from the University of Surrey reveals.