A research team from the Alfred Wegener Institute has for the first time gained insights into a current in the Barents Sea which affects Arctic sea ice.
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Steering Magnetic Textures With Electric Fields
Researchers at the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have demonstrated an innovative method to control magnetism in materials using an energy-efficient electric field.
How a Genetic Tug-of-War Decides the Fate of a Honey Bee
Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens or short-lived sterile workers who help rear their sisters rather than laying their own eggs.
When Earth Iced Over, Early Life May Have Sheltered in Meltwater Ponds
Modern-day analogs in Antarctica reveal ponds teeming with life similar to early multicellular organisms.
Island Rivers Carve Passageways Through Coral Reefs
Volcanic islands, such as the islands of Hawaii and the Caribbean, are surrounded by coral reefs that encircle an island in a labyrinthine, living ring.
Colorado River Water Market Could Help Fish and Farmers Alike
Market-based approach to managing water in the Colorado River basin could provide more reliable supplies for farmers, communities, and industry amid ongoing drought and excess demand.