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Phys.org / To see or not to see—distinguishing 'absence' from 'ignorance' to improve seabird conservation
What you don't see is as important as what you do, when it comes to mapping Antarctic seabird breeding sites.
Phys.org / Climate shapes arms race between ants and their social parasites
Two new studies show how climate influences behavior, communication, and genome evolution—driving adaptation in a long-running conflict.
Phys.org / Iron minerals' hidden chemistry explains how soils trap carbon
While scientists have long known that iron oxide minerals help lock away enormous amounts of carbon—sequestering it from the atmosphere—a new Northwestern University study now reveals exactly why these minerals are such ...
Phys.org / Portable optical scanner reveals hidden ozone damage in plant leaves
Escalating pollution and contamination of water and soil are emerging as serious threats to plant growth and its overall health. Plants are exposed to environmental pollutants for extended periods and exhibit changes in their ...
Phys.org / Tiny particles 'surf' microcosmic waves to save energy in chaotic environments
Conditions can get rough in the micro- and nanoworld. For example, to ensure that nutrients can still be optimally transported within cells, the minuscule transporters involved need to respond to the fluctuating environment. ...
Phys.org / Climate change can affect human diseases in widespread and varied ways
As the planet edges towards 1.5°C of global warming, a new study led by the Natural History Museum, London has revealed that scientists still have only a limited understanding of how climate change is reshaping the risk ...
Phys.org / Amazon could lose over a third of forest cover by century's end
A new LMU study estimates that land use changes in conjunction with climate change could lead to the loss of up to 38% of the Amazon rainforest by the end of the 21st century.
Phys.org / Interstellar comet keeps its distance as it makes its closest approach to Earth
A stray comet from another star swings past Earth this week in one last hurrah before racing back toward interstellar space.
Phys.org / Bayeux Tapestry could have been originally designed as mealtime reading for medieval monks
New research by a historian from the University of Bristol offers an intriguing suggestion about one of history's biggest mysteries—the original purpose of the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry.
Phys.org / The Alps set to lose a record number of glaciers in the next decade, study warns
Glaciers are melting worldwide. In some regions, they could even disappear completely. Looking at the number of glaciers disappearing, the Alps could reach their peak loss rate as early as 2033 to 2041. Depending on how sharply ...
Phys.org / Nanoscale magnetic mazes could transform data center communications
A collaborative team has developed a new way to create magnetic optical materials, one that removes a long-standing design bottleneck and could boost the speed and efficiency of data-center communications. Using an ion beam ...
Phys.org / Algae-based asphalt binder strengthens roads for cold climates
Snow and ice can damage paved surfaces, leading to frost heaves and potholes. These become potential hazards for drivers and pedestrians and are expensive to fix. Now, researchers propose in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering ...
