Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Invisible microbes 'mining' toxic waste in the Flinders Ranges
New research from Monash University revealed that microscopic life is actively breaking down decades-old mining waste in South Australia, turning stable radioac...
For consumers, distrust outweighs trust
Anyone who has opened the door of a vacation rental after a long trip, only to find it hasn't been cleaned as promised, knows the burn of betrayal. That travele...
Aligned graphite particles unlock stable levitation above magnets, study finds
A diamagnetic substance is slightly repelled by magnetic fields. With a strong enough magnet, the diamagnetic force can override gravity, and the substance will...
Astronomers catch a recurring black hole eruption in real time
For the third time in 35 years, the black hole at the center of the galaxy IC 3599 has erupted, and this time, astronomers were watching it closely. IC 3599, a...
Indigenous knowledge key to building healthier and more sustainable food systems
Traditional and Indigenous knowledge could play a vital role in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, biodiversity...
Memorable visuals drive online ad purchases more than emotion, study suggests
A study of digital advertising in the International Journal of Business and Systems Research suggests that memorable visuals are more likely to encourage consum...
Envisioning the next 150 years of crop research with the Alma Mater Plots
A couple of miles south of the main quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a remarkable agricultural experiment is taking shape. The so-called Alm...
Q&A: How anaerobic digestion can help reduce emissions and increase income streams
An advanced technology that could benefit farmers' bottom line and help meet the rising demand for domestic energy production borrows a key ingredient from a ce...
Eight lifesaving ways to improve wildfire risk management
As the flames advanced toward the village of Bédar in Spain's Almería province, the mayor gave a desperate order to ring the church bells to warn residents. It...
Decade of research reshapes multilingual learner policy
A lot of high school students load up on Advanced Placement courses to strengthen their college applications. But for many California students classified as Eng...
Students enable widespread water monitoring in India
When a local community gets involved in environmental monitoring, its efforts can build awareness of local environmental issues and provide more abundant data t...
Unusual three-way bestows magnetic sense to single-celled organism
How do microorganisms orient themselves to find the optimal habitat? Scientists have thoroughly investigated so-called magnetotactic bacteria, which use the Ear...