Loss of phosphorus from agricultural lands is increasing due to heavier storms, potentially threatening crop growth, according to team led by researchers at Penn State.
UL Researchers Develop New Method of Generating Eco-Friendly Energy
Researchers at University of Limerick have developed a new method of growing organic crystals that can be used for energy-harvesting applications.
Urgent Need to Enable More Farmers and Contractors to Revive England’s Network of Hedgerows
A new comprehensive survey has highlighted an urgent need to enable more farmers and contractors to revive England’s hedgerows to meet national restoration targets.
Researchers Catalog the Microbiome of U.S. Rivers
Rivers and streams serve as critical connectors across vast geographical landscapes, trickling out of tucked-away headwaters and snaking thousands of miles toward oceans and deep seas.
Nature Paper Discusses New Approach to Breakdown PFAS, Forever Chemicals
Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS – a group of human-made “forever” chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure.
HIV latency reversing properties in African plant
The Wistar Institute and the University of Buea in Cameroon has uncovered the mechanisms for a medicinal plant with anti-HIV potential in Croton oligandrus Pierre & Hutch, a species of African tree that has been used in traditional healing in Cameroon to treat a variety of diseases and conditions including...
Advancements in genomic research reveal alternative transcription initiation sites in thousands of soybean genes
Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA -- that molecular blueprint for life -- over 70 years ago. Today, scientists are still uncovering new ways to read it.
Thermochemical tech shows promising path for building heat
Energy stored in thermochemical materials can effectively heat indoor spaces, particularly in humid regions, according to researchers.
High exposure to everyday chemicals during pregnancy linked to asthma risk in children
A new study sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday chemicals during pregnancy and the development of asthma in children. The study analyzed data from over 3,500 mother-child pairs as part of the Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS), a large-scale nationwide research project.
Secrets of horse genetics for conservation, breeding
Researchers are helping uncover new information about the Y chromosome in horses, which will help owners identify optimal lineages for breeding and help conservationists preserve breed diversity.