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Phys.org / Measuring multiple reactions on a single electrode with extraordinary sensitivity
A reaction on a single electrode can tell scientists a remarkable amount about the chemical nature and number of analytes involved. The challenge comes when they want to distinguish many reactions on the same electrode. After ...
Phys.org / Fresh as the microplastic-laden Sierra snow: Storms can deliver pollution to even remote locations
For the first time, UC Riverside scientists have measured how much microplastic pollution falls on the Sierra Nevada during snowstorms and were surprised to find significant amounts even in the most remote locations.
Phys.org / Is it a boy or a girl? For alligators, it may come down to one degree
The future of the alligator species could come down to a one- or two-degree temperature difference, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The findings are published in the Journal of Experimental Biology.
Phys.org / Microplastic shape can influence viral disease severity in rainbow trout
The shape of microplastics can influence how deadly a viral infection can be for fish, according to new research from William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The findings suggest that some forms of plastic ...
Phys.org / Global maps reveal farming, dams and agricultural runoff as leading threats to freshwater species
Farming, dams and agricultural runoff are the biggest threats to freshwater biodiversity globally, with Europe and Northwest Africa the hardest-hit regions, McGill researchers have found.
Phys.org / Brighter evenings, darker school mornings: Permanent daylight saving time could put children's safety at risk
In July 2026, the U.S. House passed legislation to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent. But a new analysis of the consequences of the Sunshine Protection Act, reported in the journal Current Biology on Oct. 29, finds ...
Phys.org / Light reshapes gelatin scaffolds to steer cell growth in three dimensions
Soft, flexible hydrogels have enabled significant advancements in engineering biological tissue by mimicking the natural scaffolding that provides structure and support to cells. Existing engineered hydrogels, however, fall ...
Phys.org / Heat-evolved algae offer clues to helping corals withstand warming seas
A research team led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has found that heat-evolved algae maintain more stable biomolecular profiles under elevated temperatures than their non-evolved (wild-type) counterparts, ...
Phys.org / One molecule, many atoms: Platinum bonds respond to surface features up to 10 nanometers away
Many chemical processes that sustain modern society depend on molecules binding to metal surfaces. The production of synthetic fertilizer, for example, relies on heterogeneous catalysis, in which gases react on the surface ...
Phys.org / Shrinking bat populations can weaken ecosystem benefits even while species remain widespread
Bats promote the health of ecosystems in many ways. Insect-eating species help regulate insect populations, including agricultural and forest pests. In tropical and subtropical regions, nectar-feeding and fruit-eating bats ...
Phys.org / Nanoparticle properties shape protein coats that guide cell entry and immune evasion
A new study has revealed molecular rules governing how nanoparticles interact with biological systems, showing how their physicochemical properties shape protein corona (PC) formation and influence biological outcomes. The ...
Phys.org / Chornobyl dog population shows genetic signatures of directional selection
The latest research on the wild population of dogs in Chornobyl reveals that the genetic differences between these dogs and other similarly isolated dog populations are likely evidence of directional selection, not mutation. ...
