Global warming is leading to longer growing seasons worldwide, with many plants growing earlier in spring and continuing longer in autumn thanks to warmer temperatures—so the general opinion.
Establishing Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices
A multi-institutional team of researchers led by The University of Texas at Arlington is launching an effort to provide small and underserved farmers in Texas, Arkansas and Missouri with resources to enhance the sustainability of their soybean production.
Whales could be a valuable carbon sink, say scientists
Nature-based solutions to fight climate change take a holistic approach that promotes biodiversity and ecosystem preservation. While many efforts have focused on planting trees or restoring wetlands, researchers now also advocate for the importance of understanding the carbon sequestration potential of the planet's largest animals -- whales. Researchers explore how...
World’s Food Production Footprint on Climate and Environment
By the time the food we eat gets to our table, it has travelled a long way – from production, processing and distribution to all of us consumers.
Early humans may have first walked upright in the trees
Human bipedalism -- walking upright on two legs -- may have evolved in trees, and not on the ground as previously thought, according to a new study.
Harmful fungal toxins in wheat: a growing threat
Wheat -- the most widely cultivated crop in the world -- is under growing attack from harmful toxins. Across Europe, almost half of wheat crops are impacted by the fungal infection that gives rise to these toxins, according to a new study.
Ebola vaccine regimens safe, immunogenic in adults and children
Two randomized, placebo-controlled trials evaluating three Ebola vaccine administration strategies in adults and children found that all the regimens were safe in both age groups, according to new results. Antibodies were produced in response to the vaccine regimens beginning at 14 days after the first vaccination and continued to be...
Study Finds Flightless Puffins Vulnerable to Winter Storms for Two Months a Year
Puffins lose the ability to fly for up to two months every year – twice as long as previously believed.
Worst Drought on Record Parches Horn of Africa
As the end of 2022 draws near, the Horn of Africa is experiencing the longest and most severe drought on record, threatening millions of people with starvation.
Winter Sandstorm in China
On December 12, 2022, waves of sand and dust streamed over northern China, degrading air quality in several cities.