Science

In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be.…

Cobalt(II) azide is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula Co(N3)2. It consists of cobalt in the +2 oxidation state and two azide ions (N3−).…

Biologists have long debated why some plants and animals can adjust to a wide range of climates, while others can’t. Understanding why could help conservation…

Magnesium oxalate is an organic compound comprising a magnesium cation with a 2+ charge bonded to an oxalate anion. It has the chemical formula MgC2O4.…

Magnesium orthosilicate is a chemical compound with the formula Mg2SiO4. It is the orthosilicate salt of magnesium. It’s also known by its mineral name forsterite,…

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that kills more than a million people worldwide every year. The pathogen that causes the disease, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is deadly…

Pioneering research has repurposed a gene editing tool to help shed light on the true biodiversity present in natural environments. The study, led by the…

Magnesium nitride, which possesses the chemical formula Mg3N2, is an inorganic compound of magnesium and nitrogen. It’s formed when magnesium (Mg) reacts with nitrogen gas…

Magnesium nitrate refers to inorganic compounds with the formula Mg(NO3)2(H2O)x, where x = 6, 2, and 0. All are white solids. It’s commonly encountered as…

Researchers present gum tragacanth as a plant-based alternative to gelatin for creating edible films. The team developed films containing different concentrations of gelatin and gum…

Farmers often grow so-called cover plants between main crops. They are used for purposes such as for animal feeds or remain on the field as…

Magnesium nickel hydride is the chemical compound Mg2NiH4. It is a metal hydride compound that’s particularly interesting in the field of hydrogen storage materials. It…