Research Summaries

Even a single species of bacteria can positively affect soils and plants, improving and even enabling agriculture in semi-arid areas.

First-of-a-kind study advances understanding of microbial and viral communities involved in biomass breakdown.

Scientists reveal the importance of an amino acid that supplies energy and protection for microbial communities deep underground.

An atomic view of how toxic uranium binds to iron minerals in the environment enables better predictions of its behavior.

Three types of water molecules form around a platinum-based ion, offering insights for waste processing and metal refining.

Scientists show metabolic tradeoffs result from a specific change to the grow-defend balance.

Research offers details on the chemistry of the trihydrogen ion.

Adding glucose to a green microalga culture induces accumulation of fatty acids and other valuable bioproducts.

Elegant theory shows how water helps separate ions involved in material synthesis and manufacturing.

Review highlights insights into coherence, which could help overcome roadblocks in next-generation energy systems.