Researchers at The University of Manchester have shown that microbial communities from terrestrial hot springs could be harnessed to convert industrial CO2 emissions into useful products, offering new routes towards a circular, low-carbon economy.
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Handle With Care: Soft Robot Gripper Picks Ripe Fruit Without Bruising
When assessing the ripeness of fruit, sight and smell can tell you a lot, but the best indicator is often how the fruit feels.
Researcher Digs into Soils of the Circumpolar North
A University of Alaska Fairbanks professor will dig into the importance of agricultural soils in Alaska and the circumpolar North in a webinar.
New Metric Identifies At-Risk Mangroves Before They Disappear
The tool flagged vulnerable mangrove patches a decade in advance, offering a path toward preventive conservation.
When Does the Body Clock Begin to Synchronize with Local Time?
Daily rhythms cross placenta from mother to the baby before the fetus can sense light.
Simple Menu Tweak Shown to Boost Vegetarian Choices and Cuts Carbon
Replacing just one meat dish with a vegetarian option in workplace cafeterias can significantly shift what people eat - cutting both calories and carbon emissions - according to a new study from researchers at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.


