Biofuel byproduct builds carbon-rich soil on an Iowa farm
A new process that converts agricultural waste into biofuel is yielding an additional, valuable byproduct: a black, carbon-rich material called…
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Black widows lure males with the smell of cheesy feet
Scientists report female black widows lure distant mates with a butyric acid scent released from serine esters on their webs, signaling mating readiness
Animal drug detectives assist veterinarians in treating diverse species
Animal pharmacologists act as detectives for veterinarians, using LC-MS/MS analysis to tailor safe drug doses for diverse species, from pets to exotic wildlife
Scientists trace animal tooth-shedding ability back 380 million years
Scientists map 380-million-year-old lungfish jaws from the Gogo Formation with 3D finite-element models, detailing early bite mechanics and jaw evolution
Honeybees dance to communicate landscape expectations to the hive
Foraging honeybees, upon returning to the hive, perform a series of movements known as the waggle dance to convey the…
AOL discontinues its legacy dial-up internet
AOL will discontinue its legacy dial-up internet on Sept. 30, 2025, ending a decadeslong era and the AOL Dialer and AOL Shield browser for slow connections
Frontier pursues Dallas fiber expansion after Verizon’s $20 billion bid
Frontier accelerates Dallas fiber expansion as Verizon nears a $20 billion acquisition, highlighting a fierce regional race for 7 Gbps symmetric speeds
Machine learning design boosts wireless power transfer efficiency
A research team has pioneered a new design method based on machine learning that substantially improves the stability and efficiency…
Hybrid chip achieves two-way conversion of terahertz and optical signals
A compact hybrid chip on thin-film lithium niobate bidirectionally converts terahertz and optical signals on a single platform, accelerating 6G, radar and sensing
Honeybee dances build expectations of the surrounding landscape
Honeybee waggle dances prime nestmates with landscape expectations, not just direction, as radar-tracked bees show memory-guided, straighter flights to feeders