Cellulose nanofibers represent a promising resource for multiple industrial sectors, but what is their impact on the marine environment? A study published in Environmental Science: Nano recently addressed this issue in a study on marine organisms considered sentinels of sea health: mussels.
A deep dive into macroalgae genetics has uncovered the genetic underpinnings that enabled macroalgae, or "seaweed," to evolve multicellularity. Three lineages of macroalgae developed multicellularity independently and during very different time periods by acquiring genes that enable cell adhesion, extracellular matrix formation, and cell differentiation, researchers report in the journal Molecular Plant.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Birds colliding with buildings is nothing new but a new study led by University of New Mexico scientists sheds light on a potential cause. The new study from UNM has uncovered a connection between blue lights and bird deaths. The findings reveal that night-migrating birds are at greater risk of colliding with buildings []
According to the findings, people with a balanced diet demonstrated better mental health and superior cognitive functions.
Researchers found male participants in an experiment cheated less often when presented with a picture of a beautiful woman.
The study is small and imperfect but offers more data on how time-restricted diets work.
A team of geologists and planetary scientists from the California Institute of Technology, the University of California Santa Cruz, New York University, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center reports evidence that Io's volcanic activity has been ongoing since the beginning of the solar system. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group studied sulfur isotopes in Io's atmosphere to determine how long the moon has been volcanically active.
Scientists found that smartphone and social media use in adolescence is linked to paranoia, delusions, hallucinations and 'bizarre ideas' by the time a person reaches 23.
Over-the-counter medication typically used to reduce inflammation in people. Researchers in Italy say it can boost immune system activity in the colon. Experts not recommending aspirin for cancer because severe side effects. READ MORE: Is THIS what's causing mystery colon cancer rise in youngsters?
One type of parasitic food poisoning has been linked to dementia, schizophrenia and decreased intelligence. A new study from Prague adds to the evidence.
Exclusive: contaminated blood campaigners say internal 1976 Immuno AG document proves British government negligenceAnalysis: families hope report will finally apportion blameThe British government was willing to risk infecting NHS patients to get “lower-priced” blood products, according to a document that campaigners claim proves state and corporate guilt in one of the country’s worst ever scandals.A public inquiry into the deaths of an estimated 2,900 people infected with conditions such as HIV...
Understanding governments' motives is crucial to strengthening climate action. Indonesia, the world's fourth largest country by population, has the biggest rainforests after Brazil and the Congo Basin. But it has cleared huge areas in the past 20 years to produce palm oil which is used in biscuits, chocolate, candles, cosmetics and instant soups.