New protein discovery reveals the mechanisms of nitrogen assimilation in plants
Researchers recently discovered the protein inhibiting the formation of organic nitrogen compounds in plants. This protein, if manipulated, could potentially be used to encourage...
Air pollution responsible for 180,000 excess deaths in tropical cities
Around 180,000 avoidable deaths over 14 years in fast-growing tropical cities were caused by a rapid rise in emerging air pollution, a study has...
Want to be sustainable and cool? Choose fans more and AC less
A new study has found using indoor fans more often allows people to reduce their air conditioner use without changing how hot they feel,...
Botany: Fitness needs the right timing
Life on Earth runs in 24-hour cycles. From tiny bacteria to human beings, organisms adapt to alterations of day and night. External factors, such...
Using gene scissors to specifically eliminate individual cell types
With the help of the CRISPR/Cas molecular scissors, genetic information in a plant can be modified to make the latter more robust to pests,...
New ‘crime scene investigation’ may save endangered carnivorous plants
Researchers have combined macro photography with DNA metabarcoding to create a new botanical "CSI" tool that may hold the key to safeguarding the future...
Zebra finch males sing in dialects and females pay attention
Male zebra finches learn their song by imitating conspecifics. To stand out in the crowd, each male develops its own unique song. Because of...
Invading hordes of crazy ants may have finally met their kryptonite
Scientists have have demonstrated how to use a naturally occurring fungus to crush local populations of tawny crazy ants.
The mystery of an unusual Panamanian plant’s dispersal
Camera traps in the forest canopy document a nocturnal mammal that may be helping Zamia pseudoparasitica survive up in the air.
Road traffic in European cities exposes 60 million people to noise levels harmful to...
A study assessed the levels of noise generated by road traffic and examined its impact on health in 749 European cities. The findings show...
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