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22 April, 2020

Fish flip a unique genetic switch in warming seas

Reef fish species uniquely respond to climate change, with some more vulnerable than others.

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11 May, 2020

Moisture-sucking gels give solar panels the chills

Polymers that absorb water from the atmosphere can make it easier to run photovoltaic devices in hot climates.

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15 May, 2020

Sea skaters are a super source of inspiration

A study of marine Halobates species highlights how their waterproofing techniques, size and acceleration capability helped them colonize the ocean.

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17 May, 2020

Stitching together the structure of the DNA replication toolbelt

Structural details of an enzyme complex shed light on DNA replication.

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09 June, 2020

Clocking in with malaria parasites

Discovery of a malaria parasite’s internal clock could lead to new treatment strategies

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14 June, 2020

A salt solution toward better bioelectronics

A water-stable dopant enhances and stabilizes the performance of electron-transporting organic electrochemical transistors.

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28 June, 2020

Anammox bacteria generate energy from wastewater while taking a breath

More energy-efficient wastewater treatment may be possible by harnessing anammox bacteria’s surprising ability to "breathe" solid-state matter.

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15 June, 2020

Red Sea plankton communities ebb and flow with the seasons

Studies of plankton communities in Red Sea waters provide insights into seasonal variations and dominant control mechanisms.

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16 November, 2020

Peel-off coating keeps desalination cleaner and greener

A polyelectrolyte coating enables clean seawater desalination systems without harmful chemicals.

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29 November, 2020

Robot probes the Red Sea's carbon storage system

Little of the organic carbon in the Red Sea could be reaching the depths necessary for long-term storage.

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03 December, 2020

Red Sea turtle hatchlings are feeling the heat

The balance of the sexes in marine turtle hatchlings may be disrupted by high sand temperatures at nesting sites around the Red Sea.

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06 December, 2020

Molecular pores for thought

Ultrathin porous films that can pluck out specific nanoscopic molecules could refine oil purification and drug development.

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17 December, 2020

Wastewater monitoring in COVID-19 surveillance

Microbiologist Peiying Hong explains current research into COVID-19 monitoring and surveillance using wastewater.

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13 December, 2020

Mangroves lock away carbon

Researchers uncover an overlooked process enhancing the carbon-removal potential of mangroves.

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06 January, 2021

Kelp help: seeking options for blue carbon

Tackling climate change in marine ecosystems requires diverse strategies, from protecting coasts to farming kelp and restoring whale populations.

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25 January, 2021

Microstructured optical fibers find their 3D-printed groove

Advanced laser-printing techniques prove ideal for creating tiny optical communication devices with complex internal structures.

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08 February, 2021

Monitoring precious groundwater resources for arid agricultural regions

A pioneering framework will monitor groundwater use for agricultural irrigation across Saudi Arabia.

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28 January, 2021

Rules of resistance against transgene silencing

A new protocol brings the precise standards of engineering to the realm of synthetic biology.

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26 January, 2021

Biobank of stem cells helps understand genetic abnormalities

A database of newly generated stem cell lines could provide the key to understanding the genetic factors that drive Klinefelter syndrome and related diseases.

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