The potassium salts (bicarbonate and citrate) plentiful in fruit and vegetables, play an important part…
Month: January 2015
Two-dimensional metamaterial surface manipulates light
A single layer of metallic nanostructures has been designed, fabricated and tested by a team…
Climate, friends influence young corals choice of real estate
Where baby corals choose to settle is influenced by ocean temperature and the presence of…
Levels of ‘Molly,’ aka ecstasy, spike in rivers near music festival
The illicit drug called ‘Molly’ or ecstasy is a serious concern for parents, law enforcement…
Early protection, fungicide effectively reduce downy mildew in basil
Production of sweet basil has been drastically affected by downy mildew caused by the foliar…
Tattoo-like sensor can detect glucose levels without painful finger prick
The first ultra-thin, flexible device that sticks to skin like a rub-on tattoo can detect…
Native grasses identified for use in western US urban landscapes
Researchers assessed the phenotypic and genotypic attributes of a native fine-leaved Festuca collection in Montana…
Jaw mechanics of a shell-crushing Jurassic fish revealed
The feeding habits of an unusual 200-million-year-old fish have been uncovered by an undergraduate in…
Better data needed to make good immigration policy
As debates rage about the legal status of immigrants, researchers still lack enough data —…
New restoration focus for western dry forests
The most significant current threat to western dry forests is from insect outbreaks and droughts,…