New tool enables phylogenomic analyses of entire genomes
Researchers led by electrical engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a better way to perform the ...
How global inequalities hinder climate action
World leaders have gathered for the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. One of their main goals is to ...
Climate-driven changes have already threatened more than half of Central Europe's productive agricultural landscape
Droughts are a serious consequence of climate change, devastating ecosystems, along with the organisms and communities who ...
Study demonstrates integration of 1,024 silicon quantum dots with on-chip electronics all operating at low temperatures
Quantum computers have the potential of outperforming classical computers on some optimization tasks. Yet scaling up quantum ...
Fox and rabbit in the quantum world: Atomic particles with antagonistic interactions
Researchers at the University of Basel have shown that quantum systems can have antagonistic interactions, too—one agent ...
Two sub-Neptune exoplanets detected by astronomers
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has discovered two ...
Rare pterosaur fossil reveals crocodilian bite 76 million years ago
The fossilized neck bone of a flying reptile unearthed in Canada shows tell-tale signs of being bitten by a crocodile-like ...
Game, set, match: Exploring the experiences of women coaches in tennis
As the Australian Open continues in full swing, a new study can reveal female tennis coaches experience significantly more ...
Group sues Washington state over late reporting on greenhouse gas emissions
A conservative think tank filed a lawsuit Wednesday against two Washington state agencies over delays in reporting the ...
Mixing silicon with 2D materials for new energy-efficient semiconductor tech
Nanoelectronics deal with extremely small electronic components—transistors, sensors and circuits that can fit on the tip of a needle. This technology powers our everyday lives through devices such as ...
More acidic oceans may affect the sex of oysters
Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which alters the aquatic animal ...
New Oxford report: Carbon capture and storage without taxpayer billions is possible
Oxford Net Zero and Carbon Balance researchers reveal the risks of the current UK CCS policy mix and explore how a carbon storage mandate on fossil fuel producers could help the UK meet its climate ...