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ICYMI – March’s Research News Highlights from NSF

New findings could make catalytic converters less attractive to thieves and help the environment

Were galaxies different in the early universe?

Research improves search for cosmic dawn radiation, tests theories of galaxy formation

First-ever layered lake sediment sample extracted from subglacial Antarctica

Sample allows look into past dynamics of the Antarctic ice sheet and its cold, dark ecosystems

New tool uses ultrasound ‘tornado’ to break down blood clots

Approach reduces time to dissolve CVST blood clots from average of 29 hours to under half an hour

Computers that power self-driving cars could become a driver of global carbon emissions

Study shows that hardware efficiency will need to advance rapidly to keep computing-related emissions in check

Plants seek climate refuge across our changing planet

When plants move, they take entire ecosystems with them

Gene variations for immune and metabolic conditions have persisted in humans for more than 700,000 years

Genetic study of modern humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans points to the importance of balancing selection in evolution

Urban gardens are good for ecosystems and humans

Community gardens and urban farms positively affect biodiversity

Coral reefs in the tropical Pacific could survive into the 2060s, study finds

Findings offer hope for coral reefs worldwide

Click beetle-inspired robots use elastic energy to jump

Mechanics of click beetles offer help in mechanical, agricultural, and search and rescue settings