Scientists discover that a potential 'diamond factory' may have existed at Earth's core-mantle boundary for billions of years.
Beyond neurons: How cells called astrocytes contribute to brain disorders
Star-shaped cells called astrocytes may bear the brunt of the responsibility for exacerbating the symptoms of some neurodevelopmental disorders. Scientists have now identified a molecule produced by astrocytes that interferes with normal neuron development in Rett, fragile X and Down syndromes. Blocking the molecule reduces the signs of disease in...
PetTrack lets owners know exactly where their dog is
PetTrack uses a combination of sensors to give the accurate, real-time indoor location of an animal.
Wildlife hunting motivations vary across Africa and Europe
Wildlife hunting motivations and resulting ecological consequences vary depending on the socio-economic context across Africa and Europe, according to a new study. Despite these shifts, the intensity of hunting varies less than commonly expected across this North-South context.
Washing dishes with superheated steam more effective, earth-friendly
Superheated steam dishwashers could provide a more effective, environmentally friendly solution than conventional dishwashers. Researchers simulated such a dishwasher, finding that it killed 99% of bacteria on a plate in just 25 seconds. The model of an idealized dishwasher looks like a box with solid sides, a top opening, and...
Reading global catastrophes needs a new lens for sharp solutions
If the global community doesn't learn to spot and address the short- and long-term environmental and socio-economic changes, both harm and opportunity can be unchecked. Metacoupling offers a sharper lens.
Reintroducing bison to grasslands increases plant diversity, drought resilience
A study more than 30 years in the making finds reintroducing bison would double plant biodiversity in a tallgrass prairie.
Inside the head of one of Australia’s smallest fossil crocs
Approximately 13.5 million years ago, north-west Queensland was home to an unusual and particularly tiny species of crocodile and now scientists are unlocking its secrets.
New clues to how plants retain healthy genomes, avoid mitochondrial disease
Research sheds new light on how plants, however rarely, experience mutations in their mitochondrial genomes. Unlike humans, plants are able to quickly fix these mutations, and more importantly, not pass them on to their progeny.
Ancient landslide destroyed area size of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati geologists reconstructed a massive landslide in Nevada that wiped out an area the size of a small city more than 5 million years ago. Researchers pieced together details of the Blue Diamond landslide, a natural disaster that sent rocks and boulders tumbling more than 6 miles across...