Turning purple bacteria into green plastics

In the global battle against plastic pollution, a promising solution is emerging from an unlikely source: purple bacteria. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis…

Adrian AlexandreAugust 25, 2024 Full article

Climate

Prehistoric europeans faced near extinction during Ice Age, new study reveals

An international team of researchers has uncovered how prehistoric hunter-gatherers in Europe responded to dramatic climate changes during the last Ice Age, revealing that populations…

Adrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024 Full article

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Climate

Braiding community values with science is key to ecosystem restoration

A research team comprising local Tibetans and academics from the UK and China demonstrate that local community members are indispensable partners in enhancing community engagement…

SourceJuly 8, 2024 Full article

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Retreating glaciers: fungi enhance carbon storage in young Arctic soils

By Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Melting Arctic glaciers are in rapid recession, and microscopic pioneers colonize the new exposed landscapes. LMU researchers have revealed that yeasts play…

SourceJuly 4, 2024 Full article

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Fishy parenting? Punishing offspring encourages cooperation

By Osaka Metropolitan University While there is an increasing consensus among humans that corporal discipline of children does more harm than good, fish may disagree.…

SourceJune 18, 2024 Full article

Life Sciences

Turning purple bacteria into green plastics

Prehistoric europeans faced near extinction during Ice Age, new study reveals

Braiding community values with science is key to ecosystem restoration

Retreating glaciers: fungi enhance carbon storage in young Arctic soils

Fishy parenting? Punishing offspring encourages cooperation

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