Being near pollinator habitat linked to larger soybean size
Researchers have found that soybean crops planted near pollinator habitat produce larger soybeans than soybean crops that are not planted near pollinator habitat.
‘Super pest’ Colorado potato beetle has the genetic resources to sidestep our attacks
The Colorado potato beetle has evolved resistance to more than 50 different kinds of insecticides, making the insect a 'super pest' that wreaks havoc...
Likelihood of extreme autumn fire weather has increased 40 percent, modeling shows
The likelihood of hot, dry, windy autumn weather that can set the stage for severe fires in California and western Oregon has increased 40...
Bringing out the best in wild birds on farms
After an E.coli outbreak in 2006 devastated the spinach industry, farmers were pressured to remove natural habitat to keep wildlife -- and the foodborne...
Basis for next-gen bioprocesses
Succinic acid is an important precursor for pharmaceutical and cosmetic products and also serves as a component in biodegradable plastics. It is currently derived...
Agriculture: Global cropland could be almost halved
In the context of trade-offs between land use and biodiversity, geographers have simulated land saving potentials for agriculture.
From the streets to the stratosphere: Clean driving technology enables cleaner rocket fuel
A chemical used in electric vehicle batteries could also give us carbon-free fuel for space flight, according to new research.
Nanocarrier spray: Better crops without genetic modification
Researchers have developed a way to improve crop quality without needing to create special genetically modified plants. The new technique relies on a spray...
Sharp decline in basking shark sightings in California
A recent study confirms a striking decrease in basking shark sightings in the California Current Ecosystem after the 1970s and 1980s and examines what...
US flood damage risk is underestimated
Researchers found a high probability of flood damage -- including monetary damage, human injury and loss of life -- for more than a million...
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The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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