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Shift To Ultraviolet-Driven Chemistry In Planet-Forming Disks Marks Beginning Of Late-Stage Planet Formation

The chemistry of planet formation has fascinated researchers for decades because the chemical reservoir in protoplanetary discs—the dust and gas from which planets form—directly impacts planet composition and potential for life.

Cheap, Sustainable Hydrogen Through Solar Power

Withstanding high temperatures and the light of 160 suns, a new catalyst is 10 times more efficient than previous sun-powered water-splitting devices of its kind

Michigan Bee Study: Both Habitat Quality And Biodiversity Can Impact Bee Health

Efforts to promote the future health of both wild bees and managed honeybee colonies need to consider specific habitat needs, such as the density of wildflowers.

Old-Growth Trees More Drought Tolerant Than Younger Ones, Providing A Buffer Against Climate Change

A new analysis of more than 20,000 trees on five continents shows that old-growth trees are more drought tolerant than younger trees in the forest canopy and may be better able to withstand future climate extremes.

U-M Team Recycles Previously Unrecyclable Plastic

PVC makes up a vast amount of plastics we use on a daily basis. Much of the plastic used in hospital equipment—tubing, blood bags, masks and more—is PVC,

New From JWST: An Exoplanet Atmosphere As Never Seen Before

NASA’s JWST has scored another first in its release of stunning images: a molecular and chemical portrait of a distant world’s skies.