Nonnative Birds Take Charge in Oahu Seed Dispersal

Medicine & Technology Jan 11, 2021

Researchers discovered that nonnative birds in the island of Oahu, Hawaii, plays a greater role in seed dispersal - with most of the seeds found belonging to plant species also nonnative to the island.

Quantum Entanglement of Electrons Achieved Through Heat

Jan 11, 2021

As a key technology in achieving the next generation of communications and computing technologies, quantum entanglement has been a topic of interest in the scientific community - with the latest efforts detailing how to achieve it through the application of heat.

Utah State University’s Space Dynamics Lab Awarded With a Major NASA Contract

Jan 11, 2021

The Utah State University (USU) Space Dynamics Laboratory has been awarded a NASA contract to investigate meteorological phenomena and the disturbances it creates on the Earth's atmosphere.

NASA Set to "Hot Fire" Its Space Launch System Core Stage

Jan 10, 2021

NASA unveiled its plans for the final test in its Space Launch System's (SLS) Green Run series, the "hot fire," and the agency is looking for a January 17 test run.

Researchers Report Progress on Greener, More Sustainable Hydrogen Extraction from Water

Jan 10, 2021

A recent collaboration between Oregon State University's College of Engineering, Cornell University, and the Argonne National Laboratory has made significant progress in hydrogen extraction from water.

NIST Creates A "How-To Tutorial" for DNA Origami

Jan 09, 2021

With the increased interest surrounding the design and fabrication of DNA origami nanostructures, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a guide for beginners using existing technologies.

Tiny Songbirds Are Dying Due to Salmonella from Baths and Feeders

Jan 09, 2021

Various species of small songbirds are dying in parts of British Columbia, in Canada - and the deaths are linked to a salmonella outbreak from birdbaths and feeders.

Emory Chemists Invent Shape-Shifting Nanomaterial, Holding Potential for Biomedical Applications

Jan 08, 2021

A team of chemists from Emory University in Atlanta, US, has invented a shape-shifting peptide nanomaterial that can be triggered controllably - paving the way for potential biomedicine applications.

Calling Card for the Future: Plastic Waste Found at Iron Age Site

Jan 08, 2021

A team of researchers now believe that plastics "entering the archaeological and geological record" may be the defining feature of the modern man after finding more than 2,000 pieces of plastic at an open Iron Age site in Wales.

Cygnus Set to Test New Tech on the ISS for 5G Communications, Other Applications

Jan 08, 2021

Back in October 2020, a Northrop Grumman Cygnus supply craft delivered new scientific experiments to the International Space Station (ISS). Aside from the delivery, Cygnus is set to host a two-week test of new technologies known as SharkSat.

Researchers Uncover Mysterious “Drowning” Disease That Kills off Sea Stars

Jan 07, 2021

Researchers might have discovered why sea stars have been dying all around the world for the past seven years, with some species pushed to the brink of extinction.

Coal-Conversion Tech: Researchers Microwave Coal Powder Into Graphite

Jan 07, 2021

With the standard household microwave oven, copper foil, and glass containers, researchers from the University of Wyoming have turned coal powder into graphite.

Human Migrations in the Past Gave Rise To Vitamin D Deficiencies in the Present

Jan 07, 2021

According to a new study, the pattern of human migration from the last 500 years - moving from places of high sunlight to those of lower sunlight - impacts contemporary health outcomes in destination countries.

New Study Explains How Plants “See” Blue Light

Jan 05, 2021

Plants have been known to perceive and respond to light in a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Now, a new study specifically notes how plants react to blue light.

New Study of Eurasian Eagle Owl Diet Reveals Threatened Giant Bush-Crickets

Jan 05, 2021

Scientists examining the diet of the Eurasian Eagle Owl in Bulgaria earned a fresh insight on the often overlooked and rare bush-crickets, better understanding the distribution and possibly conservation of this insect species.