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...
Fossil site is ‘Rosetta Stone’ for understanding early life
Leading edge technology has uncovered secrets about a world-renowned fossil hoard that could offer vital clues about early life on earth. Researchers who analysed...
Study shines new light on ancient microbial dark matter
An international research team produced the first large-scale analysis of more than 400 newly sequenced and existing Omnitrophota genomes, uncovering new details about their...
Electronic skin as flexible as crocodile skin
A research team has developed a crocodile-skin-inspired omnidirectionally stretchable pressure sensor.
Where the sidewalk ends
Most cities don't map their own pedestrian networks. Now, researchers have built the first open-source tool to let planners do just that. Researchers have...
‘Talking’ concrete could help prevent traffic jams and cut carbon emissions
An increasing number of U.S. interstates are set to try out an invention that could save millions of taxpayer dollars and significantly reduce traffic...
New study provides first comprehensive look at oxygen loss on coral reefs
A new study is providing an unprecedented examination of oxygen loss on coral reefs around the globe under ocean warming. The study captures the...
How fishermen benefit from reversing evolution of cod
Intense fishing and over-exploitation have led to evolutionary changes in fish stocks like cod, reducing both their productivity and value on the market. These...




















