‘No-take’ marine reserves - where fishing is banned - can reverse the decline in the world’s coral reef shark populations caused by overfishing, according to an Australian study.
Large Marine Parks Can Save Sharks from Overfishing Threat
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A New Stretchable Battery Can Power Wearable Electronics
Electronics are showing up everywhere: on our laps, in pockets and purses and, increasingly, snuggled up against our skin or sewed into our clothing.
Acetone Plus Light Creates a Green Jet Fuel Additive
Take biomass-derived acetone—common nail polish remover—use light to upgrade it to higher-mass hydrocarbons, and, voila, you have a domestically generated product that can be blended with conventional jet fuel to fly while providing environmental benefits, creating domestic jobs, securing the nation’s global leadership in bioenergy technologies, and improving U.S. energy security.
Can I Mix Those Chemicals? There’s an App for That!
Improperly mixed chemicals cause a shocking number of fires, explosions, and injuries in laboratories, businesses, and homes each year.
Warmer, Dryer, Browner
The western United States has experienced such intense droughts over the past decade that technical descriptions are becoming inadequate.
Making “Lemonade”: Chance Observation Leads to Insight on Microbial Bloom Formation
A scientific discovery often starts with a chance observation made by open minds who realize its potential.
