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Science Highlights
Methylmercury Sleuths Armed with New Spotlight
Researchers can now more quickly identify which microbes produce mercury toxins in the environment.
A New World Discovered Underground
Detailed genetic studies reveal an underground world of stunning microbial diversity and add dozens of new branches to the tree of life.
Extending the Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Scientists offer new insights into how the source of electrons, or cathode, fails.
Seashell Formation Provides Understanding of Historic Oceanographic Conditions
Insights into how ancient marine organisms formed shells could improve climate model accuracy.
Light Strikes Gold
Scientists advance the precision controlled synthesis of gold nanocrystals, which could create new catalysts that improve industrial energy efficiency.
How Moisture Affects the Way Soil Microbes Breathe
Study models soil-pore features that hold or release carbon dioxide.
Natural Chemicals Transform Man-Made Particulates
Competition between two natural chemicals to coat and change atmospheric particles from fossil fuel combustion could improve accuracy of climate and air quality simulations.
Scientists Rewrite Bacteria’s Genetic Code
New code allows bacteria to thrive in the lab and offers seven “slots” to program in designer proteins for industry.
Diverse Fungi Secrete Similar Suite of Decomposition Enzymes
Analyses reveal diversity in carbon turnover and other degradation processes, offering insights for biofuel production.
The Future of Coastal Flooding
Better storm surge prediction capabilities could help reduce the impacts of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes.
Sugar Hitches a Ride on Sea Spray
Sticky molecules hop aboard oily floaters and may influence the amount of sunlight reflected by marine clouds.
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