Environment
Oceans are Warming Faster in Two Bands reaching around the Globe
The world’s oceans are heating faster in two bands stretching around the globe, one in the southern hemisphere and one in the north, according to…
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Biology
Coastal Waters’ Artificial Oxygen Supply – a Promising but Dangerous Idea
Could the artificial introduction of oxygen revitalise dying coastal waters? While oxygenation approaches have already been proven successful in lakes, their potential side effects must…
Environment
Biological Particles may be Vital for Causing Heavy Rainfall
EPFL atmospheric and climate scientists show that biological particles may induce rain events that could contribute to flooding and snowstorms, owing to their ability to…
Medical
Baloxavir taken once lowers the Spread of Influenza in the Home
A landmark study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a single oral dose of baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) significantly reduces the transmission of influenza…
Biology
Bacteria that generate Electricity could drive Future Advancements
A team led by Rice University bioscientist Caroline Ajo-Franklin has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by generating electricity, using a natural process that pushes electrons…
Medical
Remaining Infection may be the Cause of Lyme Disease Syndrome after Treatment
Symptoms that persist long after Lyme disease is treated are not uncommon – a 2022 study found that 14% of patients who were diagnosed and…
Environment
Insect Biodiversity is Declining in the Tropics
A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative to investigate the decline of insect populations in the…
Medical
Scientists identify possible Cures for developing Zoonotic Pathogens
A team of San Antonio-based biomedical researchers trained a machine learning algorithm to identify more than two dozen viable treatments for diseases caused by zoonotic…
Environment
Restoration Projects will not Save Coral Reefs
As coral bleaching and deaths become more widespread globally, experts are re-evaluating the benefits of restoration missions to reverse damage and protect some of the…
Environment
Oil Cleanup Products do not Obstruct Natural Biodegradation
Using spill treating agents to clean up oil spills does not significantly hinder naturally occurring oil biodegradation, according to a new study. The study, published…
Environment
European Bird decreases are connected to a variety of Climate Variables
New research suggests conservation efforts could more effectively identify and protect bird species at greatest risk from climate change by better understanding the range of…
Technology
Blue Light is Used to Combat Drug-resistant Diseases
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have made a breakthrough discovery that could potentially revolutionize treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections, cancer and other challenging gram-negative pathogens…
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