The human brain grew as a result of the extinction of large animals
Researchers from Tel Aviv University propose a new explanation for human evolution:Credit: Dana Ackerfeld A new paper by Dr. Miki ...
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Hotter, drier, CRISPR: editing for climate change
Credit: The University of Queensland Gene editing technology will play a vital role in climate-proofing future crops to protect global ...
Low-level thinning can help restore redwood forests without affecting stream temperatures
Credit: David Roon, OSU CORVALLIS, Ore. - Selectively cutting trees in riparian zones to aid forest restoration can be done ...
Pesticide imidacloprid threatens future for key pollinator
Credit: Dr. Nigel Raine/ University of Guelph An insecticide used to control pest infestations on squash and pumpkins significantly hinders ...
Changing the silkworm’s diet to spin stronger silk
Credit: Tohoku University Tohoku University researchers have produced cellulose nanofiber (CNF) synthesized silk naturally through a simple tweak to silkworms' ...
Short-term climate modeling forecasts drought for Southeast US
Credit: Photo courtesy Mundoo CHAMPAIGN, Ill. --Many climate models focus on scenarios decades into the future, making their outcomes seem ...
Belowground biodiversity in motion
Global change alters microbial life in soils - and thereby its ecological functionsCredit: S. Piyaset - AdobeStock Soil microorganisms play ...
Pirate attacks more frequent in waters with destructive fishing practices
New spatial analysis suggests anti-piracy efforts could include policing of illegal fishing practicesCredit: Desai et al, PLOS ONE 2021 (CC-BY ...
Researchers use new tool to study stress in root-colonizing bacteria
Tapping into a plant's microbiome may protect it from harsh growing conditionsCredit: Matt Jensen LOGAN, UTAH -- One solution to ...
Mushrooms add important nutrients when included in the typical diet
First dietary modeling analysis of all three USDA Food Patterns investigates the effects of adding a serving of mushroomsCredit: Mushroom ...
Project examines how to make ‘farm to table’ more sustainable
UTA research into Iowa farming has potential impact for urban and rural areas in TexasCredit: UT Arlington A University of ...
Like wine, environmental conditions impact flavor of whiskey, study finds
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - Flavor differences in whiskey can be discerned based solely on the environment in ...
UMD partners with industry to improve rainbow trout filet production via genomic selection
Research represents the only work of its kind in rainbow trout, a $100 million industry in the U.S. aloneCredit: Public ...
Parasitic plants conspire to keep hosts alive
Mistletoe sends treemailCredit: Paul Nabity/UCR The plant that encourages kissing at Christmas is in fact a parasite, and new research ...
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