Wildflowers growing on land previously used for buildings and factories can accumulate lead, arsenic and other metal contaminants from the soil, which are consumed by pollinators as they feed, a new study has found.
articles
Pioneering Research Reveals Arctic Matter Pathways Poised for Major Shifts Amidst Climate Change
A new study has shed unprecedented light on the highly variable and climate-sensitive routes that substances from Siberian rivers use to travel across the Arctic Ocean.
Peptide Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Plant Flattery
Salk scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers.
High Blood Pressure? Eat More Bananas
New mathematical model demonstrates ratio of potassium to sodium intake key to regulating blood pressure.
Physics Reveals the Optimal Roof Ratios for Home Energy Efficiency
Even ancient builders knew how to maximize energy efficiency through rooflines.
Light Bulb Moment for Understanding DNA Repair Switches
Advances in understanding how cells repair DNA damage could improve future cancer treatments.