Scientists built a transistor that could leave silicon in the dust
Hailed as one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century, transistors are integral components of modern electronics that amplify…
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Extreme weather is wiping out amphibians—Here’s where it’s worst
The fire salamander native to Europe is one of many species that depend on sufficient moisture. Credit: Daniel Rosengren/Frankfurt Zoological…
Scientists find immune molecule that supercharges plant growth
Within the animal kingdom, a naturally produced molecule known as itaconate serves a prominent role in the immune system as…
Scientists uncover 230 giant ocean viruses that hijack photosynthesis
Giant viruses play a role in the survival of single-celled marine organisms called protists. These include algae, amoeba, and flagellates,…
3,500-year-old graves reveal secrets that rewrite bronze age history
The bioarchaeological investigation of the Bronze Age cemetery of Tiszafüred-Majoroshalom has shed new light on an important period in Central…
Scientists freeze quantum motion using ultrafast laser trick
Quantum materials exhibit remarkable emergent properties when they are excited by external sources. However, these excited states decay rapidly once…
Air-quality monitoring underestimates toxic emissions to Salton Sea communities, study finds
A newly published study finds that California’s Salton Sea emits hydrogen sulfide, a toxic and foul-smelling gas, at rates that…
Research shows how solar arrays can aid grasslands during drought
New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado’s grasslands may…
Human-caused dust events are linked to fallow farmland
An average of more than 1 million acres of idled farmland a year is a significant contributor to a growing…
Insect protein blocks bacterial infection
A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the…