The trillions of microbes that live in the human gut may play a bigger role in health than previously thought, according to a new research by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
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Turning Apple Waste Into Profit and Protein
Every year, as the presses churn and the sweet smell of cider fills the autumn air, more than 4 million tons of apple byproducts are hauled off as animal feed, compost or landfill waste.
Heatwaves in US Rivers Increasing Up to Four Times Faster Than Air Heatwaves
As the frequency and intensity of heatwaves increase across the U.S., a similar but more striking phenomenon is occurring in American rivers.
New UK-Wide Carbon Tracking Platform to Power Climate-Smart Farming
A new mobile research platform designed by Lancaster University scientists to track how carbon moves through UK farmland will support more sustainable, climate-smart agriculture.
Ice Dissolves Iron Faster Than Liquid Water
Ice can dissolve iron minerals more effectively than liquid water, according to a new study from Umeå University. The discovery could help explain why many Arctic rivers are now turning rusty orange as permafrost thaws in a warming climate.
OSU to Lead Effort Aimed at Radiation-Resilient Electronics
Oregon State University has been selected to lead a national research center focused on making electronics more resilient to radiation, which could strengthen national security and boost U.S. competitiveness in space and defense technologies.