Researchers from Utrecht University found that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation's (AMOC) stability depends on how fast the climate is changing. Slow warming allows the ocean to adapt, while fast warming triggers a collapse around +2°C of warming.
Researchers reconstructed past methane concentrations using clumped isotopes in air from the past, revealing significant changes since industrialization began. The study suggests human activities are disrupting the balance between methane emissions and breakdown, driving rising atmospheric methane concentrations.
Researchers at Utrecht University discovered that introducing multiple opportunities for cooperation in animals can change social dynamics and partner preferences. This challenges previous studies using single-location setups, suggesting a need to reconsider animal behavior experiments.
A new study found that methylsiloxanes, a widely used industrial chemical, are present in the atmosphere across diverse environments, with concentrations up to 4.3% of total organic aerosols. The discovery raises concerns about potential health risks and climate impacts, highlighting the need for further research on these unknown effects.
A computer model developed by Kirsten Ten Tusscher's team provides fundamental insights into the control of plant thickness growth. The model found that overlapping gradients of chemical signals within the cambium layer guide stem cells to produce wood tissue, ensuring steady growth throughout a plant's life.
Theoretical physicists at Utrecht University have discovered that fractals might hold the key to making electric currents flow without energy loss. By growing fractal structures on top of semiconductors, scientists have created materials with zero-dimensional corner modes and lossless one-dimensional edge states.
Researchers at Utrecht University have discovered a new mechanism by which the antibiotic plectasin traps bacteria using a 'Velcro'-like structure. This innovative approach could lead to the development of more effective antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Researchers from Utrecht University introduce a vision for a completely fossil-free refinery, which would convert CO2, plastic, and biomass waste into useful raw materials. The refinery would require massive amounts of renewable energy and significant investments, but could potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
Researchers at Utrecht University found an extremely broad variety of autoantibodies in RA patients, contradicting previous assumptions about the disease. The study suggests that targeting the malfunctioning filtering mechanism may be a better approach to treat RA.
Researchers demonstrate a system that processes intricate information using water and salt, mimicking the functionality of the brain. The device employs ion migration to alter ion concentration, mirroring the strengthening or weakening of connections between neurons.