Using population genetics, scientists confirm origins of root rot in Michigan ornamentals
Floriculture is an economically important industry in Michigan. The health of these crops is threatened by Pythium ultimum (root rot), a water mold that...
New research explores the mechanics of how birds flock
Wildlife researchers have long tried to understand why birds fly in flocks and how different types of flocks work. A new study explores the...
New process to rinse heavy metals from soils
Poisonous heavy metals contaminating thousands of sites nationwide threaten to enter the food chain, and there's been no easy way to remove them. An...
Plant lineage points to different evolutionary playbook for temperate species
An ancient, cosmopolitan lineage of plants is shaking up scientists' understanding of how quickly species evolve in temperate ecosystems and why.
Climate action urgently required to protect human health in Europe
In a landmark report, the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC) focuses on the consequences of climate change for human health in Europe and...
New method to gauge atmosphere’s ability to clear methane
Methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Hydroxyl radicals (OH) react with methane and break it down, but it's been hard for...
Downpours of torrential rain more frequent with global warming
The number of extreme downpours increased steadily between 1964 and 2013 -- a period when global warming also intensified, according to new research.
Seaweed helps trap carbon dioxide in sediment
Researchers have found that these slimy macroalgae play an important role in permanently removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Evidence of multiple unmonitored coal ash spills found in N.C. lake
New evidence of unmonitored and unreported coal ash spills in a North Carolina lake highlights the risk of similar spills at coal ash storage...
Sleep, wake, repeat: How do plants work on different time zones?
Researchers have developed a new method to reliably measure plant circadian clocks and how different plants respond to day and night, and that these...
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