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Mockingbirds in fickle climates sing fancier tunes

A large-scale study of mockingbirds in diverse habitats reveals that species in more variable climes also sing more complex tunes. “As environments become more…

Virginia Tech One of Two U.S. Universities to Compete in Solar Decathlon Europe

The Solar Decathlon Madrid competition is modeled on the biennial U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. In these decathlons, universities compete to…

Magnetic x-ray vision

To study these electrons, particularly the important outer electrons, researchers from the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, Wako, in collaboration with…

Plastic that grows on trees, part two

Some researchers hope to turn plants into a renewable, nonpolluting replacement for crude oil. To achieve this, scientists have to learn how to convert plant biomass into a building block…

Saving Water and Energy: Single-lever mixing tab with user-adjustable flow control

To save water and particullarly to save energy is widely accepted to be a requirement not only for the industry but also for private households. The amount of…

Non-toxic agents against fungal attack of wood material

Scientists at the University of Göttingen developed new anti-fungal agents for the treatment and protection of wood and wood composites. They use amine…

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