The Liexi Fauna discovery provides new evidence for the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event, featuring a rich array of biomineralized fossils and non-mineralized tissues. The fauna reveals a flourishing Early Ordovician marine ecosystem with diverse organisms and varied lifestyles.
A Tel Aviv University study reveals that corals' fluorescence serves as a lure for plankton, which are then consumed by predators like corals. The researchers found that green-fluorescent corals were 25% more preyed upon than yellow-fluorescent ones.
A new platform called MoveApps enables scientists and wildlife managers to explore animal movement data with little more than a device and a browser. The system uses open-source code and allows users to create complex analyses with simple clicks.
Researchers have updated V.PhyloMaker to incorporate two new botanical nomenclatures, generating more robust evolutionary trees. The new package retains The Plant List's botanical nomenclature while including the Leipzig Catalogue of Vascular Plants database and World Plants database.
Researchers at Boston College found air-pollution-related disease, death and IQ loss occur in every city and town in Massachusetts. The study estimated a cumulative impact on childhood cognitive development of almost 2 million Performance IQ points lost.
Researchers at Umea University have discovered a new function in specific proteins involved in TGF-β signalling pathway, which affects how cancer cells grow and spread. This may lead to easier identification of men at risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, enabling early treatment.
Scientists at Flinders University have discovered a simple and effective method to extract high-value bioactives from single-cell algae oil using waste sulfur. This process can enrich saturated triglycerides, which are valuable for various applications, including biodiesel production.
A study published in Ecology Letters found that pollinators stabilize crop yields, reducing variation by 32%, which can help mitigate supply issues and market shocks. This finding highlights the importance of preserving pollinators for global food security.
Researchers discovered Bi2O3 nanoparticles transform into active phase Bi/Bi2O3 nanosheets, showing enhanced catalytic performance and stability. Theoretical calculations support the role of surface-exposed Bi in promoting formate production.