Researchers use laser treatments to transform ordinary cork into a powerful tool for treating oil spills. They tested variations of a fast-pulsing laser treatment, closely examining the nanoscopic structural changes and measuring the ratio of oxygen and carbon in the material, changes in the angles with which water and oil contact the surface, and the …
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As the US grapples with an ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, the country’s health agencies are ramping up surveillance efforts and working to develop a vaccine if needed As the US grapples with an ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, the country’s health agencies are ramping up surveillance efforts and working to …
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New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health. New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health. New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health.
Dust can have a huge impact on local air quality, food security, energy supply and public health. Previous studies have found that dust levels are decreasing across India, particularly northern India, the Persian Gulf Coast and much of the Middle East, but the reason has remained unclear. Researchers found that the decrease in dust can …
Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet Read More »
Due to the changing climate, young herring arrive in the Wadden Sea earlier and earlier in spring. Due to the changing climate, young herring arrive in the Wadden Sea earlier and earlier in spring. Due to the changing climate, young herring arrive in the Wadden Sea earlier and earlier in spring.
As sea levels rise, coastal groundwater is lifted closer to the ground surface while also becoming saltier and more corrosive. A recent study compiled research from experts worldwide showing that in cities where there are complex networks of buried and partially buried infrastructure, interaction with this shallower and saltier groundwater exacerbates corrosion and failure of …
Hidden threat: Global underground infrastructure vulnerable to sea-level rise Read More »
Researchers have developed a method to use an image generation AI model to create realistic images of single cells, which are then used as ‘synthetic data’ to train an AI model to better carry out single-cell segmentation. Researchers have developed a method to use an image generation AI model to create realistic images of single …
AI tool creates ‘synthetic’ images of cells for enhanced microscopy analysis Read More »
Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) has gained widespread attention and application across various quantum fields and technologies because it contains single-photon emmiters (SPEs), along with a layered structure that is easy to manipulation. The precise mechanisms governing the development and function of SPEs within hBN have remained elusive. Now, a new study reveals significant insights into …
Using neutron scattering and voltage measurements, a group of researchers have discovered that a material’s magnetic properties can predict spin current changes with temperature. The finding is a major breakthrough in the field of spintronics. Using neutron scattering and voltage measurements, a group of researchers have discovered that a material’s magnetic properties can predict spin …
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Commercial bowhead whaling ended in the early 20th century, but the industry’s lasting effects on the whales’ genetic diversity are leading to declines again Commercial bowhead whaling ended in the early 20th century, but the industry’s lasting effects on the whales’ genetic diversity are leading to declines again Commercial bowhead whaling ended in the early 20th …
Bowhead whales still harmed from whaling that ended a century ago Read More »