New eyes discovered in trilobites
Researchers have detected previously overlooked eyes whose form and function could help to improve the evolutionary classification of archaic arthropods.
A sowing, pruning, and harvesting robot for SynecocultureTM farming
Synecoculture, a new farming method, involves growing mixed plant species together in high density. However, it requires complex operation since varying species with different...
3D radar scan provides clues about threats to iconic Alaskan glacier
Mapping a large coastal glacier in Alaska revealed that its bulk sits below sea level and is undercut by channels, making it vulnerable to...
Noise harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems
Noise from human activities is harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems, new research shows.
An elegant new orchid hiding in plain sight
It is extremely rare for a new plant species to be discovered in Japan, a nation where flora has been extensively studied and documented....
Mountain forests are being lost at an accelerating rate, putting biodiversity at risk
More than 85% of the world's bird, mammal, and amphibian species live in mountains, particularly in forest habitats, but researchers report that these forests...
Rivers and streams in the Andean Cordillera are hot spots for greenhouse gases emissions
Researchers show that rivers in the Andean mountains contribute 35% and 72% of riverine emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and methane (CH4 )...
New study counts the environmental cost of managing Japanese knotweed
New research has looked at the long-term environmental impact of different methods to control Japanese knotweed. Different ways of trying to control the invasive...
Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops
A new discovery, reported in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops...
How can we tackle the biggest challenges? Ask a plant
Without plants, we'd have no air to breathe or food to eat, yet plant science lingers in the shadowy wings while other fields take...
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