Study shows willow bark extract has broad-spectrum antiviral effect
From a seasonal cold to a stomach bug, nobody likes catching a virus—and epidemics can be devastating. We need safe, […]
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Experts predict ‘catastrophic ecosystem collapse’ of UK forests within the next 50 years if no action is taken
A team of experts from across Europe has produced a list of 15 over-looked and emerging issues that are likely
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Why a surprising discovery, warming seas and the demise of the ‘Meg’ may spell trouble for more and more sharks
Some unexpected shark strandings and subsequent surprises following autopsies have ironically taken marine biologists millions of years back in time
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An optical and electrically driven single-molecule Raman switch
The role of molecular junctions in nanoelectronics is most often associated with electronic transport; however, their precise characterization hinders their
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Study shows what kind of salt we use on the roads in winter can make a difference for plants
Increased salinity in soils is a global problem caused, for example, by ions leaching into soils from ice-melting salts used
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UN report reveals trillions in hidden costs of agrifood systems
Hidden environmental, social and health costs of agrifood systems were as much as $12 trillion globally in 2020, according to
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How machine learning can support data assimilation for Earth system models
Data assimilation is the combination of the latest observations with a short-range forecast to obtain the best possible estimate of
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The presidential election is one year out. Why predictions are more reliable than polls when picking a winner
In 2015, Northeastern University associate professor of political science Nick Beauchamp predicted that Donald Trump had a 25% chance of
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Silver reveals luxury tastes of Vikings and trade talents of ancient Greeks
Vikings, traditionally depicted as primitive bearded warriors, had a fondness for some of life’s precious things. In Europe, hundreds of
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A new trail to exoplanets: Team successfully detects ammonia isotopologues in atmosphere of cold brown dwarf
They reveal the origin of wine, the age of bones and fossils, and they serve as diagnostic tools in medicine.