Zoology
Nature Favors both Large and Small Creatures
In nature, organisms use a variety of ecological niches and strategies to survive and reproduce. While it is true that some organisms benefit from being…
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Textile
Design Modification Helps Prevent Failure in Yarns Made to Store Energy
Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a solution to stop electrical problems in yarns made to store electrical energy. The research could ultimately…
Zoology
Weevils, or Long-nosed Beetles, are Unsung Pollination Heroes
Weevils, also known as long-nosed beetles, play an important role in ecosystems and can help with pollination in some cases. While they may not receive…
Astronomy
Study Reveals that Female Astronauts are more Effective, Advocating All-Female Crews for Future Space Missions
Humans are presented with two options as soon as they consider life on other worlds. One would require 2,000 generations to live out their existence…
Physics
Laser Cooling
Laser cooling is a technique that uses laser light to lower the temperature of a group of atoms or ions. In condensed matter physics, laser…
Geography
Coastal Erosion
Coastal erosion is the process by which the coastline, including beaches, dunes, cliffs, and other landforms, is gradually worn away and reduced over time. It…
Technology
Thanks to a New Microscope, New Findings About a Potential Solar Cell Material Have Been Made
A new characterisation technique created by a team of researchers at the Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory gave them a rare window into a…
Geography
Chemical Erosion
Chemical erosion, also known as chemical weathering, is the process by which rocks and minerals are broken down or dissolved by chemical reactions. It happens…
Biology
How Bacteria Develop Antibiotic Resistance
Bacteria reproduce quickly, and during replication, errors in their genetic material can occur, resulting in mutations. These mutations can occasionally provide bacteria with antibiotic resistance.…
Biology
A New Study Reveals that Human Ancestors Preferred Mosaic Landscapes and Great Ecological Diversity
An international research team’s latest study, which was just published in the journal Science, reveals that early human species were able to adapt to a…
Zoology
The Causes of Insect Population Decline
Insect declines are exacerbated by the destruction and degradation of natural habitats such as forests, wetlands, and grasslands. The availability of suitable habitats for insects…
Plants and Animals
In Southern California, Everything is in Full Bloom at the Same Time
The L.A. Catholic Worker Hospitality Kitchen, sometimes known as the “Hippie Kitchen,” is a Skid Row food distribution site. There is always something sprouting there.…
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