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Researchers can now more quickly identify which microbes produce mercury toxins in the environment.
Detailed genetic studies reveal an underground world of stunning microbial diversity and add dozens of new branches to the tree of life.
Scientists offer new insights into how the source of electrons, or cathode, fails.
Insights into how ancient marine organisms formed shells could improve climate model accuracy.
Scientists advance the precision controlled synthesis of gold nanocrystals, which could create new catalysts that improve industrial energy efficiency.
Study models soil-pore features that hold or release carbon dioxide.
On the path to ultra-stable, low-cost, earth-abundant zinc-manganese oxide rechargeable batteries for the electric grid.
Competition between two natural chemicals to coat and change atmospheric particles from fossil fuel combustion could improve accuracy of climate and air quality simulations.
New code allows bacteria to thrive in the lab and offers seven “slots” to program in designer proteins for industry.
Research uncovers the errors that prevent modeled precipitation variations from matching real-world results.
Analyses reveal diversity in carbon turnover and other degradation processes, offering insights for biofuel production.
Better storm surge prediction capabilities could help reduce the impacts of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes.
