Just how many species of bees live in Ohio? Based on other states, estimates land between 400 and 450. Until recently, there hasn’t been a way to be sure.
Satellites and Space Trash Threaten the Ozone Layer and Space Safety
Every year, we shoot several thousand satellites and other objects out into space.
Reusable Nanofiber Membrane Filters Water Sustainably
The antimicrobial triclosan is widely used in personal hygiene products, textiles and plastics, but when it enters the environment via wastewater, it poses a significant threat to aquatic organisms.
Polar Bears Act as Crucial Providers for Arctic Species
New study shows polar bears annually provide millions of kilograms of food, supporting a vast arctic scavenger network.
Rebalancing the Gut: How AI Solved a 25-year Crohn’s Disease Mystery
UC San Diego researchers have settled a decades-long debate surrounding the role of the first Crohn’s disease gene to be associated with a heightened risk for developing the auto-immune condition.
Generative AI Can Help Athletes Avoid Injuries
Researchers developed an AI model that generates the best motions for athletes to train and to rehab after injury.
Destined to Melt
Glaciers are fighting back against climate change by cooling the air that touches their surfaces.
Wolves at the Coast: Marine Diets, Ecosystem Impacts
On Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, gray wolves are doing something unexpected: hunting sea otters.
New ‘Liquid Metal’ Composite Material Enables Recyclable, Flexible and Reconfigurable Electronics
Electronic waste is piling up around the world at a rate that far outpaces recycling efforts, partly because it’s so costly and time-consuming to recover useful materials from discarded gadgets.
Making Yeast More Efficient ‘Cell Factories’ for Producing Valuable Plant Compounds
A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has discovered a new way to make yeast cells more efficient “factories” for producing valuable plant compounds.