Scientists test physics of coral as an indicator of reef health
Vast amounts of energy flow around the ocean as waves, tides and currents, eventually impacting coasts, including coral reefs that provide food, income and...
Scientists deliver a perspective of quantum interference in molecular collisions
Quantum interference (QI), which relies on the wave-particle duality of microscopic particles, significantly affects the dynamics of energy transfer and chemical reactions induced by...
Researchers propose new method for sustainable production of copolyester monomers with biomass
Poly (1,4-cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate-co-isophthalate) (PCTA) is an important copolyester that has been widely used in cosmetic containers, home appliances, and medical packaging.
Currently, PCTA is...
Scientists find fossil of extinct early bird that could stick out its tongue
A new fossil skeleton of an extinct species of bird from northeastern China that lived alongside dinosaurs 120 million years ago unexpectedly preserves a...
Research: Widespread plants displace rarer species across habitats
It is currently estimated that, worldwide, two out of five plant species are threatened with extinction. Whilst this trend is clearly identifiable at the...
Scientists develop advanced catalysts for clean hydrogen production
Oregon State University research into the design of catalysts has shown that hydrogen can be cleanly produced with much greater efficiency and at a...
Scientist hopes crowdsourcing will make resilience-building efforts more equitable
A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is testing how crowdsourcing can help assess and build resilience in communities susceptible to natural disasters.
Michelle Hummel,...
Researchers creating software for aerobots to explore Venus
Engineers at West Virginia University are propelling exploration forward by creating control software for a group of aerial robots (aerobots) that will survey the...
Preferred hunting method in man found to be millions of years old
The preferred and most productive manner of hunting for live food and plant food by humans may have been learned from early primate ancestors...
Researchers propose novel bilayer structure for crystalline silicon solar cells
Researchers from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have proposed a novel "bilayer" structure composing of different transition...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
