Vocal non-native songbird could change Britain’s dawn chorus as we know it
A tiny but loud, brightly colored songbird from subtropical Asia could be emerging as a new invasive species in Britain, threatening to dominate the...
New insights into effects of membrane proteins on plant growth
Scientists have revealed two enzymes that regulate protein degradation of proteins in the cell membrane of plants, and established the roles they play in...
Tobacco hawkmoths always find the right odor
Tobacco hawkmoths can distinguish crucial from irrelevant odors in a complex odorous mixture to locate food sources and host plants for laying their eggs.
Scaling new heights with new research showing how plants can grow at altitude
A new study has found that plant species are adapted to the altitude where they grow by 'sensing' the oxygen levels that surround them.
Palms at the poles: Fossil plants reveal lush southern hemisphere forests in ancient hothouse...
Plant fossils dating back 55 to 40 million years ago, during the Eocene epoch reveal details about the warmer and wetter climate. These conditions...
Anthropogenic vapors in haze pollution over Hong Kong and Mainland China’s megacities
Scientists have revealed the significant roles of anthropogenic low-volatility organic vapors on the secondary organic aerosols (SOA) formation in four megacities in China, providing...
New CRISPR-combo boosts genome editing power in plants
Scientists have developed CRISPR-Combo, a method to edit multiple genes in plants while simultaneously changing the expression of other genes. This new tool will...
What happens when plants have stress reactions to touch
A 30-year-old genetic mystery has been solved. It has previously been established that touch can trigger stress reactions in plants. However, the molecular models...
Function follows form in plant immunity
Scientists have discovered a novel biochemical mechanism explaining how immune proteins defend plants against invading microorganisms.
‘Moth highways’ could help resist climate change impact
Real data gathered by volunteers was combined with new computer models for the first time to reveal which UK moth species are struggling to...
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