SCIENCE
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Biodegradable ‘living plastic’ houses bacterial spores that help it break down
A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint. Researchers led by the University of California…
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New and improved way to grow the cells that give rise to the kidney’s filtration system
In a new study published in Cell Stem Cell, USC scientists report significant progress in cultivating nephron progenitor cells (NPCs),…
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Under examination: Buckling — when structures suddenly collapse
A University of Houston engineer has designed a model to guide better design of thin-walled structures, like planes, cars and…
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Big data reveals true climate impact of worldwide air travel
For the first time ever, researchers have harnessed the power of big data to calculate the per-country greenhouse gas emissions…
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Methane emissions from landfill could be turned into sustainable jet fuel in plasma chemistry leap
In a world first, University of Sydney researchers have developed a chemical process using plasma that could create sustainable jet…
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Low-intensity grazing is locally better for biodiversity but challenging for land users, a new study shows
The grazing of both domestic and wild animals is shaping landscapes across Europe. It can also contribute to multiple ecosystem…
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Scientists solve chemical mystery at the interface of biology and technology
Researchers who want to bridge the divide between biology and technology spend a lot of time thinking about translating between…
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Microarray patches safe and effective for vaccinating children, trial suggests
The phase 1/2 randomized trial compared results from the measles and rubella vaccine delivered by a microarray patch, a small…
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The double-fanged adolescence of saber-toothed cats
The fearsome, saber-like teeth of Smilodon fatalis — California’s state fossil — are familiar to anyone who has ever visited…
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E-bike incentives prove to be worth the investment
Electric bicycle rebates have exploded in popularity in North America as transportation planners try to get people out of their…
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