‘Life history’ traits may be contributing to crop losses by making Palmer amaranth more aggressive…
Month: June 2017
Gut check: A molecule that balances the immune system in the gut
Researchers have identified a fundamental way immune cells in the gut learn the difference between…
Charred flowers and the fossil record
One of the main types of fossil used to understand the first flowering plants (angiosperms)…
When the rubber hits the road: Recycled tires create stronger concrete
Engineers have developed a more resilient type of concrete using recycled tires that could be…
Further support for genetic factors underlying addictions
Impairment of a particular gene raises increases susceptibility to opioid addiction liability as well as…
Helium droplets offer new precision to single-molecule laser measurement
Chemical reactions necessarily involve molecules coming together, and the way they interact can depend on…
Shining light on low-energy electrons
The classic method for studying how electrons interact with matter is by analyzing their scattering…
Traditional treatment is better for iron-deficiency anemia, clinical trial shows
A clinical trial compared new and traditional treatments for iron-deficiency anemia and determined that the…
Ammonia on-demand? Alternative production method for a sustainable future
Highly efficient ammonia synthesis at room temperature, with the highest yield ever reported, was just…
Fighting fire blight and detecting Salmonella
Researchers have created an effective weapon against the plant disease fire blight and a new…