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Carbon release to atmosphere 10 times faster than in the past
“We looked at the PETM because it is thought to be the best ancient analog for future climate change caused by fossil fuel burning,” said Lee R. Kump,…
All the Same Size
Proteins are an interesting class of drugs because they demonstrate high biological activity and are highly specific in their effects. It has become possible…
Nanoparticles for Cultural Heritage Conservation
The conservation of Mayan wall paintings at the archaeological site of Calakmul (Mexico) will be one on the subjects touched upon by Piero Baglioni (based at…
Revealing the ancient Chinese secret of sticky rice mortar
They also concluded that the mortar ¯ a paste used to bind and fill gaps between bricks, stone blocks and other construction materials ¯ remains the best…
Europe's scientists call for more effort in tackling rising ocean acidity
Ten years ago, ocean acidification was a phenomenon only known to small group of ocean scientists. It's now recognised as the hidden partner of climate change,…
Strength is shore thing for sea shell scientists
A team of materials scientists and chemists have taken inspiration from sea shells found on the beach to create a composite material from dissimilar…