Новости за 13.02.2023

A review of studies on mycorrhizal fungi finds there is insufficient evidence for the popular idea that trees communicate and share resources via these underground networks

Four mysterious objects including a spy balloon, and some unidentified beyond being cylindrical or octagonal, have been shot down by fighter jets over North America in just over a week. Here's what we know about them all

The shock-sensitive material was destroyed in a controlled detonation

After being captured and released by researchers, seven species of Australian marsupial, including bandicoots and bettongs, learned to flee more quickly the second time

Also in this week's C&EN, this article by Rick Mullin on the vinyl chloride spill in East Palestine, OH: 

An evacuation order issued following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying vinyl chloride in Ohio was lifted Feb. 8 after state and federal authorities determined that air and water quality were safe for residents to return to their homes. But questions remain about the safety of transporting the hazardous chemical.

Research combining experiments with modelling suggests hydrothermal fluid was 30% as saline as sea water today and more oxidised than the surrounding mantle

With no spacecraft visiting the ice giants for over 30 years, Anthony King speaks to the planetary scientists planning a return visit

Military interest in balloon surveillance had been increasing even before a Chinese-launched balloon wandered across the continental US

Researcher’s university had found fabrication and called for retraction

University of Lausanne confirms Laurent Keller’s departure but declines to give reason

Finding may reveal how other subterranean arthropods stay hidden

After decades of false starts, cellulosic ethanol may arrive just as the chemical and fuel industries clamor for a low-carbon feedstock

New e-commerce platforms have proved the concept for chemicals, but activity remains light