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The migration of carbon atoms on the surface of the nanomaterial graphene was recently measured for the first time. Although the atoms are moving too fast to be observed directly with an electron microscope, their influence on the…

People with a migration background are often confronted with experiences of discrimination. Experiencing discrimination based on ethnic background is associated with stress and affects mental and physical health. A team led by…

Microbiomes shape human and environmental health. How they do this is revealed by an analysis of the functions that individual microbes perform in these communities of microorganisms. Scientists from the University of Vienna, in…

Efficient adsorbents for industrial wastewater treatment are important to minimize potential environmental damage. In particular, organic dyes, as a significant group of industrial pollutants, are usually highly water soluble,…

The migration of carbon atoms on the surface of the nanomaterial graphene was recently measured for the first time. Although the atoms move too swiftly to be directly observed with an electron microscope, their effect on the stability of…

An international team led by The University of Vienna and the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology in collaboration with the National Museum of Korea has successfully sequenced and studied the whole genome of eight…

Two unrelated worm phyla give clues on how sex chromosomes might have evolvedStudying two highly divergent phyla of worms that contain numerous parasites that cause human and livestock diseases, the research group of Qi Zhou from the…

Scientists call for more environmental pollutants to be taken into account in species protectionChemical pollution of the environment threatens biodiversity. The complexity of this pollution has so far not been sufficiently grasped by…

Older people who overestimate their health go to the doctor less often. This can have serious consequences for their health, for example, when illnesses are detected too late. By contrast, people who think they are sicker than they…

Animals possess circadian clocks, or 24 h oscillators, to regulate daily behavior. These typically take their cues from the periodic change of sunlight and darkness. However, many animals are also exposed to moonlight, which reoccurs with…