Low-cost, off-grid solar energy could provide significant economic benefit to people living in some remote…
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Great Barrier Reef almost drowned; climate implications
The first comprehensive analysis of the Great Barrier Reef at a time of rapid sea-level…
Indoor tanning study reveals surprising new at-risk group for skin cancer
In a new study of indoor tanning and skin cancer risk, the use of indoor…
The technological potential of earwax
Scientists are seeing potential in some sort of biomimetic earwax adhesive surface that can be…
Rocky mountain haze
An atmospheric scientist has found a correlation between the severity of drought in the Intermountain…
Astronomers discover cosmic double whammy
Astronomers have discovered a cosmic one-two punch never seen before. By combining data from some…
Autoimmunity and infections: When the body fights itself
Doctors are on the trail of a possible connection between autoimmune diseases and infections: errors…
Forensic science standards ‘at significant risk’
The quality of forensic science work in England and Wales is putting the integrity of…
Notorious bird egg thief on the run in Brazil
A notorious egg thief is on the run after stealing bird eggs worth up to…
Study examines ocean acidification effects on rockfish, a key California marine prey base
A new study examines how ocean acidification may negatively affect some juvenile rockfish, a key…