Astronomy
Scientists Find New Proof of Intermediate-mass Black Holes
A series of studies sheds light on the origins and characteristics of intermediate-mass black holes. In the world of black holes, there are generally three…
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Biology
From a Rotten Tomb Fungus to a Cancer Remedy: Aspergillus Flavus produces a Powerful New Medication
In a remarkable twist of science, researchers have transformed a fungus long associated with death into a potential weapon against cancer. Found in tombs like…
Environment
Climate Change Threatens Thousands of Animal Species
A novel analysis suggests more than 3,500 animal species are threatened by climate change and also sheds light on huge gaps in fully understanding the…
Environment
Does Planting Trees actually help to Cool the Planet?
Replanting forests can help cool the planet even more than some scientists once believed, especially in the tropics. But even if every tree lost since…
Environment
Household Actions can Play a significant role in the Fight against Climate Change
Encouraging people in North America and Sub-Saharan Africa to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle could help to cut global household emissions of planet-warming carbon dioxide by…
Environment
A New Study examines the influence of Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality
With wildfires increasing in frequency, severity, and size in the Western U.S., researchers are determined to better understand how smoke impacts air quality, public health,…
Zoology
Yeast Shows How Organisms adapt to a Warming Climate
How do organisms adapt to climate change? A new study reveals the complex interplay between genetic diversity and temperature tolerance evolution. The maintenance of biodiversity…
Environment
Rapid Simulations of Hazardous Particles could improve the Fight against Air Pollution
A pioneering method to simulate how microscopic particles move through the air could boost efforts to combat air pollution, a study suggests. Tiny particles found…
Environment
Climate Change Threatens Bowhead Whale Habitat
New research examining 11,700 years of bowhead whale persistence throughout the Arctic projects that sea ice loss due to climate change will cause their habitat…
Engineering
Engineers Discovered a New Family of Materials that Passively Capture Water from the Air
A serendipitous observation in a Chemical Engineering lab at Penn Engineering has led to a surprising discovery: a new class of nanostructured materials that can…
Environment
Globally, Mangroves are under Risk due to El Niño and La Niña Climate fluctuations
A new international study led by researchers at Tulane University shows that the El Niño and La Niña climate patterns affect nearly half of the…
Environment
How Plankton in the Ocean Adjusts to a Changing Environment
Plankton may be tiny, but they play an important role in the ocean. As the foundation of marine ecosystems, they support ocean food webs and…
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