Agriculture
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...
Advanced deep learning and UAV imagery boost precision agriculture for future food security
A research team investigated the efficacy of AlexNet, an advanced Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) variant, for automatic crop classification using...
The Alliance and icipe solidify longstanding relationship, creating major framework for research and development in Africa and beyond
In a landmark move for research and development in Africa and beyond, two major institutions: The Alliance of Bioversity International...
Farming under the influence?
A new University of Georgia study reveals that one in five U.S. farmers report binge drinking when they experience high levels...
Additional taxes vs. water quotas. A study compares the most effective system to manage water consumption in agriculture
Climate change, increasing drought, population growth and consumption habits have spotlighted the scarcity of water available for agriculture. In Spain...
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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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