Northwestern researchers have developed a specialized sponge that slurps up pollutants, offering a reusable and cost-effective solution to water contamination.
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Improved Treatment Timing Reduces Honey Bee Losses to Varroa Mites
Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes, a new study reveals.
Temperature, Rainfall and Tides Speed Glacier Flow on a Daily Basis
Detailed study of a Greenland glacier’s flow rate reveals the impact of environmental conditions.
Hidden ‘Highways’ Connect Brazil’s Rainforests
Forests flanking Brazil’s rivers act as “highways” that have allowed tree species to move between the Amazon and Atlantic rainforests for millions of years, new research shows.
QUT Scientists Develop Groundbreaking Biosensor for Rare Earth Element Detection
QUT synthetic biologists have developed a prototype for an innovative biosensor that can detect rare earth elements and be modified for a range of other applications.
Innovation Will be Vital Tool for Measuring Microplastics
Small plastic particles are omnipresent in our environment, posing a potential threat to species, but the difficulty is knowing how best to measure concentrations.