Solar energy explains fast yearly retreat of Antarctica’s sea ice
In the Southern Hemisphere, the ice cover around Antarctica gradually expands from March to October each year. During this time…
Author: Iqra Aslam
Iqra Aslam is currently working as lecturer of Biochemistry. She has been awarded with “Excellent performance Award” in recognition of her services and hard work. Her main areas of research include: enzyme based biosensors and enzymatic biofuel cells development.
Underground carnivore: the first species of pitcher plant to dine on subterranean prey
What we thought we knew about carnivorous plants was swiftly called into question after scientists discovered a new species in…
Smoke from Western wildfires can influence Arctic sea ice
Sea ice and wildfires may be more interconnected than previously thought, according to new research out today in Science Advances….
Tropical cyclones act as ‘massive heat pumps’ that fuel extreme heat
Three days after Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico in mid-September, the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat advisory, warning…
Watering holes bring together wildlife, and their parasites
The sun rises on the savannas of central Kenya. Grasses sway in the wind as hoof-steps fall on the dusty…
Trees and green roofs can help reduce the urban heat island effect
Air pollution experts from the University of Surrey have found that green infrastructure (GI), such as trees, can help reduce…
New Green Revolution gene discovery sows hope of drought resilient wheat
Reduced height, or semi-dwarf, wheat varieties with improved drought resilience may soon be grown in fields across the globe following…
Common veterinary drugs show effectiveness against bed bugs
Two common drugs used by veterinarians to combat parasites may be effective against bed bugs, with one showing especially strong…
Restoring habitat requires much more than just the right plants
If you build it, they might not come. That’s the key finding of a new study on habitat restoration practices…
Antioxidant flavonols linked to slower memory decline: Fruits, vegetables, tea may be helpful
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, which are found in several fruits and vegetables as well…