A new study has found worrying signs that climate change may be undermining the capacity of Arctic fjords to serve as effective carbon sinks.
Less Intensive Works Best for Agricultural Soil
The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function.
Climate Change May Lead to Rising Arsenic Levels in Paddy Rice, Increasing Health Risks
A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals that climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia.
Flower Strips Could Save Apple Farmers Pest Control Costs
Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study.
Blackberries With No Thorns? UF Scientist Assembles Genome of a Blackberry in Major Step to Breeding Better Fruit
Thornless, disease-resistant, and tastier blackberries could be on the horizon — thanks to new genetic research from the University of Florida.
When It Comes to Reading the Room, Humans Are Still Better Than AI
Johns Hopkins research shows artificial intelligence models fall short in predicting social interactions, a skill critical for systems to effectively navigate the real world.
Hotter Temps Trigger Wetlands To Emit More Methane as Microbes Struggle To Keep Up
Rising temperatures could tip the scale in an underground battle that has raged for millennia.
Flying Robots Unlock New Horizons in Construction
An international team led by researchers from Empa and EPFL has explored how in future aerial robots could process construction materials precisely in the air – an approach with great potential for difficult-to-access locations or work at great heights.
Massive Icebergs Once Roamed Off Coast of UK
A new study reveals there was a time when massive icebergs, like the ones we see in Antarctica today, were drifting less than 90 miles off the UK coastline.
Transgene-Free Genome Editing in Poplar Trees: A Step Toward Sustainable Forestry
Gene editing tools like CRISPR are revolutionizing plant science by allowing precise and targeted improvements to plant traits, such as wood quality, disease resistance, or drought tolerance.