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Phys.org / Standardized approach replicates microplastics in the lab with greater precision
McGill University researchers have developed a novel method to replicate four types of microplastics commonly found in the environment, providing researchers with a standardized approach to study their toxic effects.
Phys.org / Countries' carbon budget math is broken—study finds bias in calculations
Climate action is falling behind on the goals as stated in the Paris Agreement. To meet those goals, countries must act according to their "fair share" targets. However, researchers from Utrecht University found a bias in ...
Phys.org / Plant-based dog foods not nutritionally complete, but may suffice with supplements, study suggests
In a study of dog foods sold in the U.K., plant-based foods did not fully meet nutritional guidelines—but meat-based and veterinary foods also fell short of being nutritionally complete. Rebecca Brociek of the University ...
Phys.org / Explainable AI supports improved nickel catalyst design for converting carbon dioxide into methane
The conversion of carbon dioxide into clean fuels is regarded as an important route toward carbon neutrality. CO2 methanation, in particular, has drawn increasing interest due to its favorable thermodynamic properties and ...
Phys.org / High-throughput phenotyping platform uncovers genetic basis of wheat spike morphology evolution
A collaborative research team led by Lu Fei from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Guo Zifeng from the Institute of Botany of CAS, together with their ...
Phys.org / Roll-to-roll method streamlines DNA sequencing with faster, more efficient fluidics
Researchers at Beijing Genomics and IMDEA Nanociencia institutes have introduced a novel method that could significantly accelerate efficiency and reduce the cost of handling fluidics in DNA sequencing.
Phys.org / Sensors reveal surprising drop in methane emissions after flooding in coastal wetlands
University of Toledo environmental researchers trooped through the woods and wetlands of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge for a week in early June. Their mission? To outfit an approximately 16-acre site with nearly 300 ...
Phys.org / A 'wasteful' plant process makes a key prenatal vitamin—climate change may reduce it
New research from Michigan State University reveals that photorespiration—long considered a wasteful process—is essential for producing a crucial nutrient for preventing birth defects.
Phys.org / Wading through the noise: New audio tool pinpoints river species
When people think of nature sounds, they likely imagine birds singing at dawn or frogs calling after rain. But beneath the surface of our rivers is a whole soundscape that most of us have never even thought to listen to—until ...
Phys.org / Experimental method successfully resolves five molecules in the same condensate without using fluorescence
Biological condensates are small, membraneless organelles typically consisting of multiple proteins and nucleic acids within cells. They are involved in a diverse array of cellular processes but, despite their importance, ...
Phys.org / Fruit fly research shows that mechanical forces drive evolutionary change
A tissue fold known as the cephalic furrow, an evolutionary novelty that forms between the head and the trunk of fly embryos, plays a mechanical role in stabilizing embryonic tissues during the development of the fruit fly ...
Phys.org / 'Major floods and droughts every 15 years': AI forecasts a crisis for Pakistan
A new study led by Professor Jonghun Kam's team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has uncovered a shocking forecast for Pakistan's future. Using a cutting-edge AI model, the research predicts that the ...
