Chemists show it's hip to be square
Rice University chemists want to make a point: Nitrogen atoms are for squares.
Materials Science
Aug 9, 2019
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Despite temperature shifts, treehoppers manage to mate
During the mating season, male treehoppers—small plant feeding insects—serenade potential mates with vibrational songs sent through plant stems. If a female treehopper's interest is sparked, a male-female duet ensues ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 9, 2019
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Making sense of remote sensing data
Remote sensor technologies like cameras, GPS trackers, and weather stations have revolutionized biological data collection in the field. Now researchers can capture continuous datasets in difficult terrain, at a scale unimaginable ...
Ecology
Aug 9, 2019
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NASA gives Typhoon Lekima a twice-over with the Aqua satellite
NASA's Aqua satellite provided infrared and visible views of Typhoon Lekima as it was approaching landfall in China. China has posted Typhoon and Heavy Rain Warnings for Lekima.
Environment
Aug 9, 2019
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New retroreflective material could be used in nighttime color-changing road signs
A thin film that reflects light in intriguing ways could be used to make road signs that shine brightly and change color at night, according to a study that will be published on Aug. 9 in Science Advances.
Polymers
Aug 9, 2019
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Printing flattens polymers, improving electrical and optical properties
Researchers have found a way to use polymer printing to stretch and flatten twisted molecules so that they conduct electricity better. A team led by chemical and biomolecular engineers from the University of Illinois report ...
Materials Science
Aug 9, 2019
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Africa's biggest reserve under threat from Chinese oil deal: Activists
Environmental activists said Friday they have launched a petition to stop the break-up of Niger's Termit and Tin Toumma national nature reserve, the biggest in Africa, to honour an oil deal with China.
Ecology
Aug 9, 2019
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To rein in global warming, healthy forests and sustainable diets are key, UN says
Slashing greenhouse gas emissions from cars and power plants won't be enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change. To meet the goals of the Paris climate accord, experts say, humanity also needs a new approach to ...
Environment
Aug 9, 2019
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Trump administration throws cold water on climate change threat to coral reefs
When pollsters informed President Donald Trump that he faces political exposure in the 2020 election with swing voters on environment policy, he decided to respond with a White House address claiming stewardship of clean ...
Environment
Aug 9, 2019
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Native Americans seek to declare Alamo grounds old cemetery
A local Native American group is bringing a new battle to the Alamo, filing a legal notice declaring the grounds to be an abandoned or unknown cemetery.
Archaeology
Aug 9, 2019
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