A new study highlights how extreme snowfall events significantly alter the amount of ice lost by the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Extreme Snowfall in West Antarctica Driving Sea-Level Rise
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Genome Research: Origin and Evolution of Vine
Cultivation and growth of grapevines have strongly influenced European civilizations, but where the grapevine comes from and how it has spread across the globe has been highly disputed so far.
Exploring the Nanoworld of Biogenic Gems
A new research collaboration with The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) will seek to develop advanced characterization tools for the analysis of the properties of pearls and to explore technologies to assign unique identifiers to individual pearls.
Stressed Out: Mapping the Human Footprint on Coastal Areas Globally
A global mapping project led by University of Queensland researchers has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity.
Soil Microbes Contribute to Climate Change, New U of G Research Finds
Here’s a tip for landowners looking to limit emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane: consider the moisture in your soil.
Can Synthetic Polymers Replace the Body’s Natural Proteins?
Most life on Earth is based on polymers of 20 amino acids that have evolved into hundreds of thousands of different, highly specialized proteins.
