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Estimating the feeding habits of corals may offer new insights on resilient reefs
(University of California - San Diego) Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and colleagues have found that corals living in more productive waters take advantage of the increased food availability. The findings reevaluate scientific und...
You've Probably Never Heard of MOFs, but...
They could be as important to the 21st century as plastics were to the 20th-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
What Makes Human Brain Cells Unique?
New findings reveal distinctive electrical properties of human neurons that may give us a boost in computing power-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Iron Man-like exoskeletons studied to improve productivity, safety, and well-being
(Virginia Tech) 'Imagine waking up and being capable of doing heavy physical jobs without pain or injuries,' said Srinivasan. 'Productivity would be boosted if people are healthier and safer. Workers currently in those positions would...
Biodiversity can also destabilize ecosystems
(University of Zurich) According to the prevailing opinion, species-rich ecosystems are more stable against environmental disruptions such as drought, hot spells or pesticides. The situation is not as simple as it seems, however, as ecologists at the...
Children with autism, developmental delays nearly 50 percent more likely to be overweight, obese
(Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) A new study reveals that children with developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are up to 50 percent more likely to be overweight or obese compared with the general population.
Rocket Lab picks Virginia’s Wallops Island for U.S. launch site, adding to N.Z. pad
Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck and other dignitaries pose with their shovels for a groundbreaking ceremony on Virginia’s Wallops Island. (Rocket Lab Photo via Twitter)
officially unveiled its plan to build a commercial launch site at the Mid-Atlantic Reg...
Why Cross-Training Is Essential (and Improves Your DNA)
Including cross-training in your fitness program allows you to vary the stress placed on specific muscles and your cardiovascular system-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Arctic greening thaws permafrost, boosts runoff
(DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory) A new collaborative study has investigated Arctic shrub-snow interactions to obtain a better understanding of the far north's tundra and vast permafrost system. Incorporating extensive in situ observations, L...
Penetrating the soil's surface with radar
(American Society of Agronomy) Ground penetrating radar measures the amount of moisture in soil quickly and easily. Researchers' calculations from the data informs agricultural water use and climate models.