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Insects exposed to low levels of chlorotalonile suffer important reproductive damage. Its continuous use threatens the pollination and balance of the ecosystem. New research from the University of Macquarie has revealed that a commonly applied agricultural chemist, used in Australian fruits and vegetables to combat fungal infections, is causing serious damage to the beneficial insects…

Luminescent paper discs under UV lamp: (1) without enzyme; (2), (3) and (4) with β-glucuronidase enzyme. In the presence of the enzyme, the discs show a strong green luminescence. Credit: UM Group Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) have developed a unique luminescent probe that uses Terbio, a rare earth metal, to feel…

As forest fires threaten more and more lives, landscapes and air quality in the United States, a study led by Stanford published in Agu advances June 26 finds that prescribed burns can help reduce risks. Research reveals that prescribed burns can reduce the severity of subsequent forest fires by an average of 16% and net…

A second “new star” has appeared unexpectedly in the night sky, less than two weeks after an almost identical light point First exploded without prior notice. These “stars” never seen before light from rare star explosions known as classic novas. Scientists believe that this can be the first time in registered history that more than…