Agriculture
Researchers examine nanotechnological methods for improving agriculture
Nanoscale particles could potentially help address agricultural and environmental sustainability issues on a global scale.Credit: Credit: Elizabeth Long/Purdue University Nanoscale...
Natural drylands are grossly under-protected and are predicted to face major threats due to human land-use conversion in the 21st century
SDE BOKER, Israel, July 23, 2024 – Drylands cover about 42% of the earth’s land surface and are increasingly threatened...
Clemson professor leads $6 million study that aims to develop sustainable ways to increase soybean yields in heat and drought
Soybeans are the second most widely planted crop in the United States and play a critical role in the U.S....
Study proposes changes to simplify legislation on Atlantic Rainforest biome and enhance conservation
A group of researchers supported by FAPESP has found that the key criteria according to which areas of Atlantic Rainforest...
Researchers identify key factors in the spread of insect pests and find public surveillance is critical to early detection
A new study from the University of Maryland identifies key patterns and factors influencing insect pest establishment and detection across...
Illinois studies explore converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment
URBANA, Ill. – Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and promote sustainable production. One...
Plant biologist Venkatesan Sundaresan wins 2024 Wolf Prize in Agriculture
Venkatesan Sundaresan, Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Plant Biology and Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis, has been awarded a 2024 Wolf...
Energy efficiency may keep rodents at bay
Sealing leaky windows, filling gaps in doors, and installing efficient insulation will not only decrease wasteful energy usage, it also...
Solar farms with stormwater controls mitigate runoff, erosion, study finds
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As the number of major utility-scale ground solar panel installations grows, concerns about their impacts on...
Smart soil can water and feed itself
A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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