Researchers have discovered, using a recently developed technology, that genetically identical cells within a bacterial community have different functions, with some members behaving more docile and others producing the very toxins that make us feel ill.
Juvenile Black Rockfish Affected by Marine Heat Wave but Not Always for the Worse, Research Shows
Larvae produced by black rockfish, a linchpin of the West Coast commercial fishing industry for the past eight decades, fared better during two recent years of unusually high ocean temperatures than had been feared, new research by Oregon State University shows.
Wastewater more potent breeding ground for antibiotic resistance than previously known
Wastewater is a more potent environment for antibiotic resistance to evolve than previously known. A study shows that wastewaters have unique characteristics, allowing resistance genes to start their journey from harmless bacteria to those that cause disease.
AI Could Set a New Bar for Designing Hurricane-Resistant Buildings
Being able to withstand hurricane-force winds is the key to a long life for many buildings on the Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast of the U.S. Determining the right level of winds to design for is tricky business, but support from artificial intelligence may offer a simple solution.
Most of the World’s Salt Marshes Could Succumb to Sea Level Rise by Turn of Century
Cape Cod’s salt marshes are as iconic as they are important.
Yak milk consumption among Mongol Empire elites
For the first time, researchers have pinpointed a date when elite Mongol Empire people were drinking yak milk, according to a new study.
Molecules precursors to life discovered in the Perseus Cloud
A study has detected the presence of large quantities of complex organic molecules in one of the nearest star forming regions to the solar system.
Better Air Due to Slurry Acidification
Ammonia released into the environment is a major problem. Agriculture is considered the most prolific polluter – it is responsible for 95 percent of these emissions in Germany. The colorless, acrid gas is toxic in higher concentrations.
Can Cities Make Room for Woodpeckers?
Researchers are deploying the latest mapping techniques to identify the most important suburban habitat for North America’s largest woodpecker.
Deep Ocean Currents Around Antarctica Headed For Collapse, Study Finds
Antarctic circulation could slow by more than 40 per cent over the next three decades, with significant implications for oceans and the climate.