Scientists uncover new clues about the climate and health impact of atmospheric particles
Peering inside common atmospheric particles is providing important clues to their climate and health effects, according to a new study by chemists. Secondary organic...
Learning to better understand the language of algae
Communication is everything -- and that applies for algae, too. However, their chemical language and its significance in aquatic ecosystems remain largely unknown. New...
Groundcherry research bears new fruits
More adaptable crops are needed to address global hunger and worsening challenges in food production. Researchers have now developed new genetic blueprints for two...
Australians clueless about their country’s most endangered species
A study bu a conservation psychologist reveals overwhelming public ignorance of Australia's most threatened species, a factor that is contributing to the extinction crisis...
Does traffic-related air pollution increase risk of dementia?
Higher exposure to a certain type of traffic-related air pollution called particulate matter may be linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to...
Migrating birds attracted by light pollution face higher toxic chemical exposure
The journeys of night-migrating birds are already fraught with danger. Light pollution adds yet another hazard beyond the increased risk of collisions with buildings...
A new approach, not currently described by the Clean Air Act, could eliminate air...
Researchers wanted to know if the Clean Air Act is capable of reducing air pollution disparities or if a new approach would be needed....
A small peptide peps up almond defense against devastating bacteria
There is currently no effective treatment for diseased almond trees infected by Xylella fastidiosa, which has pushed researchers to develop and test new treatments....
The science of how plants register trauma catches a new wave
Longstanding theories of how plants rely on calcium waves to respond systemically to wounding and other stresses have been given fresh perspective.
Plants use their roots to measure manganese concentration available in the soil
Researchers demonstrate for the first time, using the model plant thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana), how plants perceive manganese deficiency and which processes subsequently take...
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