‘Falling insect’ season length impacts river ecosystems
Insects that fall from the surrounding forest provide seasonal food for fish in streams. Researchers have shown that the lengthening of this period has a profound effect on stream food webs and ecosystem functions. These research results provide proof that
Speeding up commercialization of electric vehicles
Researchers have developed a high-capacity cathode material that can be stably charged and discharged for hundreds of cycles without using the expensive cobalt (Co) metal. The day is fast approaching when electric vehicles can drive long distances with Li- ion
Tracking proteins in the heart of cells
The cell must provide its various organelles with all the energy elements they need, which are formed in the Golgi apparatus. But how do the proteins that carry these cargoes - the kinesins - find their way within the cell's
Antarctic seals reveal worrying threats to disappearing glaciers
More Antarctic meltwater is surfacing than was previously known, modifying the climate, preventing sea ice from forming and boosting marine productivity- according to new research. For the first time, researchers have been able to obtain full-depth glacial meltwater observations in
Cleaning up renewable energy
A University of South Australia researcher is helping establish a lifetime stewardship scheme to manage renewable energy waste from solar panels. by Sezen Bakan, The Lead, Australia Australia has the highest proportion of household photovoltaic (PV) systems in the world, with more
New Form of Synthetic Melanin: “Fungal Ghosts” Protect Skin, Fabric From Toxins, Radiation
Inspired by fungus, new form of synthetic melanin acts as natural detoxifier. The idea of creating selectively porous materials has captured the attention of chemists... The post New Form of Synthetic Melanin: “Fungal Ghosts” Protect Skin, Fabric From Toxins, Radiation appeared
Incredible Engineering Marvel: Sixth Mirror Cast for Giant Magellan Telescope
The 8.4-meter mirror joins five of the world’s largest mirrors previously cast for the Giant Magellan Telescope, one of the world’s largest and most anticipated... The post Incredible Engineering Marvel: Sixth Mirror Cast for Giant Magellan Telescope appeared first on SciTechDaily.
Dangerous Origins: Solving a Genetic Mystery at the Heart of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Computational biologists dig into the origins of the single unique protein in the SARS-CoV-2 lineage. As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, scientists are... The post Dangerous Origins: Solving a Genetic Mystery at the Heart of the COVID-19 Pandemic appeared
Spintronic Computing Breakthrough: Taking 2D Materials for a Spin
Scientists at the University of Tsukuba and the Institute of High Pressure Physics fabricate a novel molybdenum disulfide transistor and create an image of the... The post Spintronic Computing Breakthrough: Taking 2D Materials for a Spin appeared first on SciTechDaily.
World’s rarest seals have a secret breeding cave in Cyprus
Scientists have discovered a set of caves in northern Cyprus where endangered monk seals have been breeding in secret.
Black holes could be dark stars with ‘Planck hearts’
Black holes may not be black or holes, a new theory proposes.
Scientists still stuck on Betelgeuse antics a year after strange dimming episode
A year ago, the bright red star Betelgeuse in the Orion constellation hit the headlines for a stark fading episode that astronomers couldn't explain. They still can't, although they keep trying.