A geospatial analysis determined the optimal distribution of sites needed to reliably estimate Alaska’s vast soil carbon.
Molecular-level understanding of cellulose structure reveals why it resists degradation and could lead to cost-effective biofuels.
Lignocellulose-degrading enzyme complexes could improve biofuel production.
Advanced medical imaging techniques monitor real-time transport of radioisotopes through soil and waste forms.
Scientists use heat and mismatched surfaces to stretch films that can potentially improve device efficiencies.
Defect spins in diamond were controlled with a simpler, geometric method, leading to faster computing.
Readily rotating molecules let electrons last, resulting in higher solar cell efficiency.
More frequent storms turn forests from carbon source to sink.
Monoterpene measures how certain forests respond to heat stress.
Whether carbon comes from leaves or needles affects how fast it decomposes, but where it ends up determines how long it’s available.
The arrangement of electrons in an exotic human-made element shows that certain properties of heavy elements cannot be predicted using lighter ones.
Modifying the internal structure of 2-D hybrid perovskite materials causes them to emit white light.
