A common data basis is the prerequisite for efficient and informed action. Up to now, this has, however, been lacking for plant health, which is of great importance for global agriculture and climate research.This post […]
Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago that is technically a part of Norway, lies about halfway between the northernmost part of Norway and the North Pole. Currently, about 60% of Svalbard’s surface is covered in glaciers, but […]
More trees will cool the climate and suppress fires, but mainly if planted in the tropics, according to a new UC Riverside study.This post was originally published on this site.
A gene identified more than 30 years ago has now revealed its role as a natural microRNA (miRNA) sponge to fine-tune the legume nodulation pathway, thanks to an international collaboration led by Wageningen University and […]
What can you do in 60 seconds? In short dramas, or “micro dramas,” that’s enough time for a billionaire CEO to fall in love with his contracted wife, or for a werewolf mafia boss to […]
Farming produces a huge amount of crop waste, including straw, husks, and stalks every growing season. Unfortunately, common disposal methods—burning, plowing the waste back into the fields, using it as animal feed, and even composting—release […]
Heat waves—prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather—influence egg prices, energy bills and even public transit. And they’re becoming more common as temperatures increase.This post was originally published on this site.
As electric vehicles and energy storage systems (ESS) become increasingly widespread, the management and recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries has emerged as a pressing global issue. Traditional recycling methods, such as energy-intensive smelting or chemically […]
When maize fields become too crowded, the plants signal each other to boost their defenses. A research team led by Dongsheng Guo of Zhejiang University found that in crowded conditions, maize plants release a volatile […]
A newly developed system transforms human waste into a powerful tool for profitable and sustainable energy and agriculture in resource-limited regions.This post was originally published on this site.
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