Tracking Atlantic sturgeon is hard, vital for conservation. Scientists analyze ear bones & fin rays—structures recording a ...

Plant growth relies on hormone movement, directed by PIN proteins. New research shows SEC3A, part of the exocyst complex, is ...

Climate change drives need for efficient irrigation. Research identified sugar beet hybrids suitable for autumn growing, ...

Honeybee populations face decline due to Varroa mites. A new study examined if a common mite treatment, formic acid, impacts ...

Herbal medicine quality control is challenging due to plant variation. Researchers tested a ‘fingerprinting’ method called ...

Ethiopian research shows farming methods minimizing soil disturbance & using plant residue (mulching) significantly improve ...

Ancient mudbrick buildings decay rapidly, hindering our understanding of past cultures. New research on 5th-3rd millennia BCE ...

Underwater seaweed forests are vital ecosystems, but are declining. New research shows installing boulders on sandy seabeds is best for growth, avoiding rocky areas where existing life & grazing fish ...

Sugarcane waste filter mud boosts soil health in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis, improving water retention & key nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, & potassium. Combining it with poultry manure yielded the ...

Waterbirds along the Caspian Sea show varying heavy metal levels in feathers, reflecting environmental pollution. Fish-eating birds had the highest concentrations of lead, cadmium, chromium, arsenic, ...

Beneficial bacteria boost crop growth but struggle to survive in soil. New research shows embedding these bacteria in a natural polymer protects them, increasing onion yields by 45% vs controls & even ...

Erosion harms farmland. A study found Fanya Juu terraces improve soil health, boosting key nutrients like organic carbon (up to 66%) & water retention.