A new study warns that the world’s largest tropical desert, the Sahara, has suffered a…
Month: December 2013
Technology could lead to more reliable renewable energy systems
Renewable energy sources such as wind-powered generators can be more reliable and efficient by better…
VBS Malware Spreading in Latin America
During the past few months, we’ve been observing increases in the number of systems infected…
VBS Malware Spreading in Latin America
During the past few months, we’ve been observing increases in the number of systems infected…
Beetles that live with ants: A remarkably large and colorful new species from Guyane
The Pseudomorphini Tribe of the Family Carabidae is a group of extraordinary beetles reported to…
Unlikely collaboration leads to discovery of ‘gender-bending’ plant
Biologists have discovered and described a new species of wild eggplant, found in Australia’s Lost…
Manufacturing new gut to treat GI diseases
Researchers grow extensive numbers of intestinal stem cells, then coax them to develop into different…
Tracking fracking pollution
A team of geochemistry researchers has just completed the first detailed study to examine the…
Biotemplated design of piezoelectric energy harvesting device developed
Scientists have developed a biotemplated design for a flexible piezoelectric energy harvesting device, called a…
Continuing with pledge pathways to 2030 could push climate goals out of reach
Current pledges for greenhouse gas emission reductions are inadequate and will further increase the challenge…