Genome research: Origin and evolution of vine
Cultivation and growth of grapevines have strongly influenced European civilizations, but where the grapevine comes from and how it has spread across the globe...
‘Green’ hydrogen: How photoelectrochemical water splitting may become competitive
Sunlight can be used to produce green hydrogen directly from water in photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells. So far, most systems based on this 'direct approach'...
How do we make farming better for the planet? Ask women
A study used video games to test ways of balancing agriculture and conservation -- and found getting more women involved in decision-making may boost...
Inbreeding contributes to decline of endangered killer whales
The small size and isolation of the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales in the Pacific Northwest have led to high levels of...
Stressed out: Mapping the human footprint on coastal areas globally
A global mapping project has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity.
Parasites alter likelihood of fish being caught by anglers
Parasitic infections in salmonid fish can increase or decrease their vulnerability to angling, depending on their body condition.
Hummingbirds use torpor in varying ways to survive cold temps
Hummingbirds use the hibernation-like state of torpor in varying ways, depending on their physical condition and what is happening in their environment, according to...
New eyes discovered in trilobites
Researchers have detected previously overlooked eyes whose form and function could help to improve the evolutionary classification of archaic arthropods.
A sowing, pruning, and harvesting robot for SynecocultureTM farming
Synecoculture, a new farming method, involves growing mixed plant species together in high density. However, it requires complex operation since varying species with different...
The co-production of knowledge for climate science
Indigenous and Western knowledge ethically combined is uniquely suited to address ongoing climate challenges. To build an environment where Western and Indigenous knowledge systems...
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