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A new study has discovered the functions of hundreds of genes in algae, some of which are also present in plants. The achievement will help efforts to genetically engineer algae for biofuel production and develop strains of agricultural crops that can withstand climate change.

A mechanical milling method could produce a more environmentally friendly fertilizer from urea and gypsum.

Scientists have assessed the cost competitiveness of metal-organic framework materials to store hydrogen for large-scale backup power applications.

A diet containing at least 8–10 grams of soluble fiber per day is associated with fewer antibiotic-resistant gut microbes, a new study has shown.

New research won’t only help you nail the timing for your banana bread — it could also help reduce millions of tons of food waste from the widely cultivated fruit.

A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports has revealed the strongest evidence to date that all bison in North America carry multiple small, but clearly identifiable, regions of DNA that originated from domestic cattle.

Microplastics are being transported to some of the most remote places on earth by the wind, according to new research.

A new study investigates how water hardness affects zinc accumulation and oxidative stress in goldfish.

Microbes in different soils might use different metabolic pathways to process nutrients, respire and grow, according to new research.

Perovskite materials may hold the potential to play an important role in a process to produce hydrogen in a renewable manner.