Where will the world’s next Zika, West Nile or Dengue virus come from?
Scientists have identified wildlife species that are the most likely to host flaviviruses such as Zika, West Nile, dengue and yellow fever. They created...
Extraordinary treefrog discovered in the Andes of Ecuador
A dazzling new species of treefrog was discovered at a remote tabletop mountain in the Ecuadorian Andes. The new species has an extraordinary characteristic,...
Seagrass saves beaches and money
Seagrass beds are so effective in protecting tropical beaches from erosion, that they can reduce the need for regular, expensive beach nourishments that are...
‘Time is ripe’ to use big data for planet-sized plant questions
Scientists have issued a 'call to action' to use big data to tackle longstanding questions about plant diversity and evolution and forecast how plant...
Will fake meat increase corporatization of our food system?
Or is that (plant-based) cat already out of the bag?
Collecting clean water from air, inspired by desert life
A pair of new studies offers a possible solution to water scarcity, inspired by nature.
Genome published of the small hive beetle, a major honey bee parasite
Beekeepers and researchers will welcome the unveiling of the small hive beetle's genome by scientists. The small hive beetle (SHB) is a major parasite...
Game over for Zika? KU Leuven researchers develop promising vaccine
Scientists have developed a new vaccine against the Zika virus. This vaccine should prevent the virus from causing microcephaly and other serious conditions in...
The secret life of cloud droplets
Do water droplets cluster inside clouds? Researchers confirm two decades of theory with an airborne imaging instrument.
Peanuts that do more with less water
Researchers are studying peanut varieties to find a 'water conservation' trait. It would help the plant maintain a high yield during a drought.
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US Energy Department tells staff to stop using the phrases climate change and Paris...
Staff at the US Energy Department were reportedly told to stop using the phrases “climate change”, “emissions reduction” and “Paris Agreement” in all briefings...
EPA seeks to scuttle cleanup of coal power plant pollution.
The Trump administration is once again seeking to scuttle cuts to pollution from coal-fired power plants.The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday asked a federal...