Wobbling Shadow of the M87* Black Hole
Research News Analysis of observations from 2009-2017 reveals turbulent evolution of black hole image September 24, 2020 In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration delivered the first image of a…
Potential for fisheries co-management shaped by interplay between formal, informal institutions
Research News Integrating local norms and fishers’ knowledge into regulations helps increase trust September 23, 2020 Integrating local norms and fishers’ knowledge into regulations helps increase trust in management institutions,…
Ocean algae get ‘coup de grace’ from viruses — sometimes
Research News Viruses don’t immediately kill algae and often live in harmony with them September 22, 2020 Scientists have long believed that ocean viruses quickly kill algae. But new U.S.…
Fast-warming Arctic transitioning to new climate state
Research News Year-to-year variability is moving outside the bounds of past fluctuations September 21, 2020 The fast-warming Arctic has started to transition from a predominantly frozen state into an entirely…
Velcro-like food sensor detects spoilage and contamination
Research News Color-changing array of silk microneedles could help protect consumers and avoid food waste September 21, 2020 Engineers have designed a Velcro-like food sensor, made from an array of…
Study suggests at least 11 fish species are able to walk on land
Research News Findings based on CT scans and a new evolutionary map September 17, 2020 A team of U.S. National Science Foundation-funded scientists has identified at least 11 species of…
Researchers anticipate rise of some mosquito-borne diseases
Research News Measures will likely lower rates of some diseases, but others may increase September 17, 2020 All mosquitoes are not created equal. Different species of the flying pest thrive…
Mysterious cellular droplets come into focus
Research News Biophysicists study the formation and behavior of recently identified structures: biological condensates September 16, 2020 The world inside the human cell grew a bit more interesting in recent…