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Newcomers May Change Ecosystem Functions – Or Not

In a study tracking climate-induced changes in the distribution of animals and their effects on ecosystem functions,

Scientists Pinpoint Where Thousands Of Individual Proteins Are Made In Intact Tissue And Single Cells

A new technology called RIBOmap can give researchers valuable insight into how protein production in animal and human tissue is altered in disease.

How the Military Could Speed Helicopter Operations on the Battlefield

North Carolina State University researchers have developed a computational model that allows the military to make more efficient use of helicopters,

Greenlandic Glacial Rock Flour Can Help Fight Climate Change

CLIMATE The first experiments with glacial rock flour from Greenland show that it can capture significant amounts of CO2 and provide a wider array of nutrients than commercial organic fertilizers, resulting in improved crop growth. In the long term, the glacial rock flour can be of great importance in stopping climate change. The researcher behind the studies calls it a "promising, scalable solution."

Artificial Muscle Fibers Could Serve as Cell Scaffolds

In two new studies, North Carolina State University researchers designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle.

Study: The Ocean’s Color Is Changing As A Consequence Of Climate Change

The color changes reflect significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems.

You Can Make Carbon Dioxide Filters With a 3D Printer

In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers demonstrated that it’s possible to make carbon dioxide capture filters using 3D printing.

Chemical Found in Common Sweetener Damages DNA

A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is “genotoxic,” meaning it breaks up DNA.

Young Adults’ Alcohol Use Increases When Casually Dating

When young adults are more interested in socializing and casually dating, they tend to drink more alcohol, according to new research led by a Washington State University professor.

New Method Improves Efficiency of ‘Vision Transformer’ AI Systems

Vision transformers (ViTs) are powerful artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that can identify or categorize objects in images – however, there are significant challenges related to both computing power requirements and decision-making transparency.

How Studying Poop May Help Us Boost White Rhino Populations

Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified significant differences in the gut microbiome of female southern white rhinos who are reproducing successfully in captivity,

Low-Income Parents Receiving Universal Payments Spent More on Kids

When given cash with no strings attached, low- and middle-income parents increased their spending on their children, according to Washington State University research.

New Dino, ‘Iani,’ Was Face of a Changing Planet

A newly discovered plant-eating dinosaur may have been a species’ “last gasp” during a period when Earth’s warming climate forced massive changes to global dinosaur populations.

Ukraine Refugees Could Boost Europe’s GDP

New research suggests the influx of Ukrainian refugees across Europe will improve long-term gross domestic product (GDP) for European countries that invest in infrastructure and other capital improvements.

CRISPR/Cas9-Based Gene Drive Could Suppress Agricultural Pests

Researchers have developed a “homing gene drive system” based on CRISPR/Cas9 that could be used to suppress populations of Drosophila suzukii vinegar flies –

Rare Footage Captured of Jaguar Killing Ocelot at Waterhole

In what may be a sign of climate-change-induced conflict, researchers have captured rare photographic evidence of a jaguar killing another predatory wild cat at an isolated waterhole in Guatemala.

Is the U.S. Ready For An African Swine Fever Outbreak?

In a new study, researchers from North Carolina State University used a computer model to understand how African swine fever (ASF) might spread among swine farms in the southeastern U.S. –

Quantum Computing Could Get Boost From Discovery of Q-Silicon

Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new distinct form of silicon called Q-silicon which, among other interesting properties, is ferromagnetic at room temperature.

New Tool Maps South Florida Fire Risk Pixel by Pixel

North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a new computer model to allow fire managers to map current fire risk in Everglades National Park and across South Florida daily.

Biomarkers in Fathers’ Sperm Linked to Offspring Autism

Biomarkers in human sperm have been identified that can indicate a propensity to father children with autism spectrum disorder.