Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Map shows scale of ecosystem disturbance across Australia
University of Queensland researchers are urging governments to use newly created national data to protect the country's last remaining ecosystems free of human...
Archival records reveal prevalence of sexually transmitted infections during Otago's gold rush less than purported
Sexually transmitted infections in Otago's gold rush era were less common than popular culture books portray, University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research...
Frequent prescribed burns help young oaks thrive despite invasive grasses, study finds
As winter comes to a close, many people look forward to warmer temperatures and spring blooms, but for land managers working to preserve or restore oak-dominate...
Research questions legitimacy of promoting harmful products
Marketers need to pay more attention to how marketing practices normalize the consumption of products that are known to be harmful to public health and social w...
Accelerator programs have more work to do when it comes to supporting women entrepreneurs, research finds
Accelerator programs are supposed to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, training and skills boost that will help launch them toward success. But in countries wh...
Scientists study radiation limits for safer seafood shipping
Scientists at Florida International University have identified a promising way to safely ship fish long distances without losing vital vitamin D, using a method...
Cell lineage tracing reveals early‑segregated germline in plants
August Weismann's germ plasm theory of the late 19th century posited that only germ cells, e.g., sperm and egg cells in animals or pollen and ovule cells in pla...
Dalí's 'sublime' amber medium may explain unusual aging in a museum masterpiece
As part of the FED-tWIN Face-to-Face project, a multidisciplinary team bringing together the European Centre of Archaeometry (University of Liège, ULiège), the...
Platform for precise cellular control uses non-genetic DNA decoupled from genetic information
Stepping away from its billions-of-years-old role as a genetic blueprint, DNA is now embarking on a new journey as an active field agent within cells. This rese...
Engineered E. coli dependency may help contain microbes to defined areas
Take a typical fish out of the water and it won't live long. It gets the oxygen it needs from the water it swims in. In a similar way, scientists are exploring...
New 2D material demonstrates capability for ultrathin waveplates
Polarization has always been a core property of light that is essential for a broad range of everyday applications, including displays (LED, LCD, 3D Cinematics)...
Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are five ways to get involved
Ever wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you're snorkeling? Or check plants for the circular holes that indicate native bees are c...