Designing roots to reach new depths could help carbon storage in soil
Scientists have discovered how to potentially design root systems to grow deeper by altering their angle growth to be steeper and reach the nutrients...
‘IcePic’ algorithm outperforms humans in predicting ice crystal formation
Scientists have developed an artificially intelligent algorithm capable of beating climate scientists at predicting how and when different materials form ice crystals. The program...
Extreme heat exposure worsens child malnutrition
Exposure to extreme heat increases both chronic and acute malnutrition among infants and young children in low-income countries -- threatening to reverse decades of...
For dairy farmers, where does the time go?
Globally, dairy producers face increasing challenges regarding sustainability, including declining numbers of workers in the agricultural sector, while continuing to meet increasing demand for...
Arisaema urashima’s ‘fishing rod’ reels in its primary pollinator
The distinctive-looking plant Arisaema urashima is a common sight in woodlands in Japan, with its long-thread like appendage that looks like a fishing rod...
Effect of environmental contaminants on the health of pet cats
Exposure to persistent organic pollutants in pet cats lowers blood thyroid hormone levels and causes chronic oxidative stress, a new study finds.
Do fish suffer from oxygen starvation?
Larger fishes are more likely to experience oxygen deficiency in warming water than smaller species. The same applies to fish with large cells, note...
Bacterial community signatures reveal how cities urbanize water sources
Bacterial communities are often well adapted and stable in a particular environment whether it be a human mouth or a lake. Humans are altering...
New methodology helps predict soil recovery after wildfires
A team of investigators devised a new methodology to enable predictions of how plant growth and water quality would change in the wake of...
New study explores the prevalence of heatwaves in East Asia
Researchers examine the prevalence of heatwaves in East Asia as well as the potential effects of climate change on their occurrence. By classifying the...
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