Several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research.
From Waste to Energy, Weeds as a Source of Biofuel
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An Emissary from Interstellar Space
A recently discovered extraterrestrial "visitor" is hurtling toward the inner solar system at 130,000 miles per hour and has quickly captured the attention of astronomers and space enthusiasts around the world, including here at the University of Arizona.
Microbiome Breakthrough: Gut Bacterium May Hold Key to Future Treatments for Widespread Chronic Diseases
Our intestines are home to trillions of microorganisms that produce substances capable of regulating all the body’s organs via the bloodstream and the gut’s nervous system.
Large-scale DNA Study Maps 37,000 Years of Disease History
A new study maps infectious diseases across millennia and offers new insight into how human-animal interactions permanently transformed our health landscape.
AI Helps Chemists Develop Tougher Plastics
A new strategy for strengthening polymer materials could lead to more durable plastics and cut down on plastic waste, according to researchers at MIT and Duke University.
Drought’s Limited Effect on Tropical-tree Growth—but Hotter Planet Threatens That Resilience
The top-line findings of a massive analysis of the growth rate of more than 20,000 tropical trees in over 30 countries may at first seem reassuring: that droughts over the past century have had a minimal effect on their growth.
