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Phys.org / A microbial blueprint for climate-smart cows
Each year, a single cow can belch about 200 pounds of methane. The powerful greenhouse gas is 27 times more potent at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. For decades, scientists and farmers have tried to ...
Phys.org / Long-nosed Pinocchio chameleon fooled researchers—two new species identified
Genetic and morphological studies revealed two new chameleon species. One of them with a very long nose finally receives the scientific name that suits it—Calumma pinocchio. An international research team led by SNSB zoologist ...
Phys.org / Interface-driven catalyst design combines clean hydrogen production and urea conversion
Prof. Pi-Tai Chou's group at National Taiwan University Department of Chemistry has created a catalyst that turns two challenges into one solution: it produces clean hydrogen with remarkable efficiency while breaking down ...
Phys.org / Key corn protein linked to stronger, longer-lasting seed
A new international study co-led by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment shows how a single genetic change helps protect corn seeds during storage. This offers plant breeders ...
Phys.org / Lab setup mimics Arctic erosion to find out why shorelines are crumbling
Arctic coastlines are falling into the sea. Wave action, rising sea levels, and thawing permafrost are all contributing to the massive erosion that has forced whole towns to move farther from the water's edge.
Phys.org / New photonic chips passively convert laser light into multiple colors on demand
Over the past several decades, researchers have been making rapid progress in harnessing light to enable all sorts of scientific and industrial applications. From creating stupendously accurate clocks to processing the petabytes ...
Phys.org / Raman quantum memory demonstrates near-unity performance
Over the past decades, quantum physicists and engineers have developed numerous technologies that harness the principles of quantum mechanics to push the boundaries of classical information science. Among these advances, ...
Phys.org / Speaking more than one language may help the brain stay younger
Speaking more than one language can slow down the brain's aging and lower risks linked to accelerated aging.
Phys.org / Imagery from 4,000-year-old goblet might depict a cosmic creation story, not Enuma Elish myth
The story depicted on the ˁAin Samiya goblet—an 8 cm tall silver vessel from the Intermediate Bronze Age (c. 2650–1950 BCE)—might actually represent a different myth than originally thought, according to a new study.
Phys.org / Drift logs destroy intertidal ecosystems, study shows
Logs are a familiar sight on the beaches along the coast of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii and are often viewed positively, as they can stabilize the banks, be used for firewood or act as benches by beach-goers. However, ...
Phys.org / Dogs 10,000 years ago roamed with bands of humans and came in all shapes and sizes
From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colors and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700 million dogs living with or around humans.
Phys.org / Selective PET recycling: Iron catalyst and alcohols convert bottles and textiles into valuable compounds
Professor Kotohiro Nomura's research group at Tokyo Metropolitan University has developed an efficient method for the exclusive depolymerization of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PET bottles and textile wastes, using alcohols ...
