The rise of oxygen and the oxidation of deep oceans between 635 and 551 million…
Category: Science
Zoologists Challenge Longstanding Theory That ‘Eyespots’ Mimic The Eyes Of Predators’ Enemies
Circular markings on creatures such as butterflies are effective against predators because they are conspicuous…
Cheap, Clean Drinking Water Purified Through Nanotechnology
Tiny particles of pure silica coated with an active material could be used to remove…
Past Greenhouse Warming Provides Clues To What The Future May Hold
Scientists studying an extreme period of global warming 55 million years ago are piecing together…
New Details Of A Gene-regulatory Network Governing Metabolism Discovered
Metabolism is a central feature of life — a myriad of biochemical processes that, together,…
Directed Self-ordering Of Organic Molecules For Electronic Devices
A simple surface treatment technique potentially offers a low-cost way to mass produce large arrays…
Acne May Prevent People From Participating In Sport And Exercise, Says Research
Acne patients who are highly anxious about their skin condition say they are less likely…
Sudden oak death fears scotched
The devastating sudden oak death disease is not to blame for the demise of about…
First look at vast ‘book of life’
The first 30,000 pages are unveiled of a vast encyclopedia to catalogue each of Earth’s…
Troops sent to stem Amazon loss
Brazilian troops go to an Amazon town after efforts to stop illegal logging provoke a…