Towards a new generation of vegetation models
Plants and vegetation play a critical role in supporting life on Earth, but there is still a lot of uncertainty in our understanding of...
Farmers in New Zealand are offended by climate change curriculum
Advice to eat less meat and dairy is seen as "biting the hand that feeds."
Virgin birth has scientists buzzing
Researchers have identified the single gene that determines how Cape honey bees reproduce without ever having sex. One gene, GB45239 on chromosome 11, is...
Cannibalism helps invading invertebrates survive severe conditions
Investing in the future: Researchers show how cannibalism among the invasive comb jelly enables adults to survive severe conditions at the edge of their...
New ancient plant captures snapshot of evolution
Researchers have discovered an ancient plant species whose reproductive biology captures the evolution from one to two spore sizes -- an essential transition to...
Invasive lionfish likely to become permanent residents in the Mediterranean
A team of international scientists has shown the species, first seen off the coast of Cyprus in 2012, is now thriving and well-established right...
Meat shortages are looming across U.S. and Canada
Numerous meat processing plants have shut down, due to COVID-19, raising questions about food security and diet.
Engineers develop precision injection system for plants
A new method developed by engineers may offer a starting point for delivering life-saving treatments to plants ravaged by diseases.
4 foods that are likely to suffer from climate change
From where they're grown to how they taste to when we eat them, very little will stay the same in coming decades.
Carbon dioxide sensor can lower energy use, reduce utility costs
Researchers developed a sensor to help control and cut down on energy consumption through heating and ventilation systems.
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