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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 19-Feb-2026 05:11 ET (19-Feb-2026 10:11 GMT/UTC)
DGIST identifies “magic blueprint” for converting carbon dioxide into resources through atom-level catalyst design
DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)
Aussie desert plant packs a protein punch
RMIT University
Integrated rice–aquatic farming systems may hold the key to smarter nitrogen use and lower agricultural emissions
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Turning agricultural waste into advanced materials: Review highlights how torrefaction could power a sustainable carbon future
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
University of Oklahoma researchers develop durable hybrid materials for faster radiation detection
University of Oklahoma
Prenatal lead exposure related to worse cognitive function in adults
American Academy of Neurology
Scientists prove shellfish can be farmed far from shore
Rutgers University
Hope for global banana farming in genetic discovery
University of Queensland
Research alert: Understanding substance use across the full spectrum of sexual identity
University of California - San Diego
Honey bee "dance floors" can be accurately located with a new method, mapping where in the hive forager bees perform waggle dances to signal the location of pollen and nectar for their nestmates
PLOS
Pekingese, Shih Tzu and Staffordshire Bull Terrier among twelve dog breeds at risk of serious breathing condition
University of Cambridge
Rising simultaneous wildfire risk compromises international firefighting efforts
University of East Anglia
Pollen counts can be predicted by machine learning models using meteorological data with more than 80% accuracy even a week ahead, for both grass and birch tree pollen, which could be key in effectively treating hayfever
PLOS
Selected dog breeds with most breathing trouble identified in new study
PLOS