Researchers have developed a new enzyme engineering platform to improve plastic degrading enzymes through directed evolution.
Bioengineered cornea can restore sight to the blind and visually impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig's skin, which resembles the human cornea. In a pilot study, the implant restored vision to 20 people with diseased corneas, most of whom were blind prior to receiving the implant. The promising results bring hope to those...
Clock Is Ticking to Save East Antarctica From Climate Change
The worst effects of global warming on the world's largest ice sheet could be avoided if nations around the world succeed in meeting climate targets outlined in the Paris Agreement.
Arctic Flights to Shed Light on Sea Ice and Storms Link
Scientists are flying research aircraft through the heart of Arctic storms this summer to better understand how weather systems are affecting polar sea ice.
‘Dream’ Discovery to Help Breed More Water-Efficient Crops
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) and James Cook University (JCU) have identified an "exquisite" natural mechanism that helps plants limit their water loss with little effect on carbon dioxide (CO2) intake - an essential process for photosynthesis, plant growth and crop yield.
Prehistoric podiatry: How dinos carried their enormous weight
Scientists have cracked an enduring mystery, discovering how sauropod dinosaurs -- like Brontosaurus and Diplodocus -- supported their gigantic bodies on land.
One more clue to the Moon’s origin
Researchers discover the first definitive proof that the Moon inherited indigenous noble gases from the Earth's mantle. The discovery represents a significant piece of the puzzle towards understanding how the Moon and, potentially, the Earth and other celestial bodies were formed.
Death Valley Flash Flooding
In early August 2022, flash floods soaked Furnace Creek in Death Valley, the driest place in North America.
Scarred Land and Smoky Skies
More than a week after it ignited, the McKinney Fire continued to burn through the Klamath National Forest in Northern California.
Michigan’s Northwoods May be Destroyed by Even Modest Climate Change, Researchers Say
The boreal forests of North America could be destroyed by even modest climate change, new research shows.