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.
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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.
An Ancient Predator’s Shift in Diet Offers Clues on Surviving Climate Change
Fossil teeth reveal how a 56-million-year-old mammal adapted to global warming and what it means for animals today.
Global Network Taps Tree Rings to Study Impact of Tropical Drought
A new study leveraging 20,000 tree-ring records and nearly 150 scientists' contributions from across the globe shows that, while droughts appear to have had a modest impact on tropical tree growth in the past, that may not be the case for long.
Study Finds Gaps in Evidence for Air Cleaning Technologies Designed to Prevent Respiratory Infections
Review shows most devices are untested in real-world settings or for possible harms.
Research Project Shows How Aquaculture, Agriculture, and Restoration Can Work Together
Scientists from the University of California, Santa Cruz, partnered with Pie Ranch, an educational farm in Pescadero, to study the sustainability payoffs of fertilizing plants with water removed from aquaculture, an age-old practice.
