Iron Oxides Are Secretly Fueling Plant Growth—And Nobody Noticed
For years, scientists assumed iron oxides were just lifeless rocks, hoarding phosphorus like a dragon guarding treasure. Turns out, they’ve been pulling off a biochemical heist right under our noses—converting organic phosphorus into the kind plants actually use. And...
China Declares War on Paper Mills—But Can It Win?
China’s Supreme People’s Court has finally decided to take aim at one of academia’s most lucrative black markets: paper mills. These operations mass-produce dubious research, slap willing buyers’ names on the byline, and flood journals with fluff designed to pad...
Crickets vs. Parasitic Flies: Nature’s Quietest Arms Race
Hawaii’s male crickets thought they had outwitted their winged stalkers. They evolved a subtle, purring mating call—less rock concert, more whispered romance. The goal? Attract females without inviting a gruesome death. But evolution is rarely a one-sided affair. The...