The effect of compacted nylon particles and silica fume on mechanical properties and water absorption of lightweight concrete: experimental and theoretical study

The Rate of Starbirth is Crashing in the "Modern" Universe

The Universe has been making fewer stars lately and astronomers want to know why. The obvious answer is: there hasn't been enough starbirth material. But, is that true? Is some other process at play?

17h ago ·universetoday.com

Plastic fused to coral rubble raises new concerns for ocean pollution

From the seafloor to turtle stomachs, scientists are finding plastic everywhere they look for it. Now, researchers in Japan have found plastic thermally adhered to coral rubble, an amalgamation…

17h ago ·news.mongabay.com

Engineered coating lets mitochondria retain their ability to produce energy

Researchers have coated mitochondria with innovative materials without compromising their function, according to a study by IRCCS Fondazione Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta (FINCB) and Politecnico di…

18h ago ·phys.org

Global survey reveals major variation in the measurement of bone and mineral metabolism biomarkers

Researchers from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) Joint Committee on Bone Metabolism published a study…

17h ago ·medicalxpress.com

Small fields, great diversity: How a diverse patchwork of crops helps birds

Birds are not only beautiful to look at and listen to; they also play important roles in nature. They eat pests and disperse seeds. They are generally considered indicators of a healthy environment.

17h ago ·phys.org

In Kutch, a forest officer finds a snake species last seen 150 years ago

17h ago ·indianexpress.com