Vanilla is vital to the livelihoods of farmers in Madagascar, where the globally popular dessert ingredient is the country’s No. 1 export.
New Agroforestry Maps Plot Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits of Trees
There’s a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture don’t mix.
Mizzou Researchers Discover Simple Solution to Break Down Forever Chemicals
A University of Missouri researcher has discovered a new method to remove so-called “forever chemicals” from our drinking water.
Paving the Way to Quantum Supercomputers
In a milestone that brings quantum computing tangibly closer to large-scale practical use, scientists at Oxford University Physics have demonstrated the first instance of distributed quantum computing.
This Sponge Soaks up Pollutants but Saves Valuable Minerals
Northwestern researchers have developed a specialized sponge that slurps up pollutants, offering a reusable and cost-effective solution to water contamination.
Improved Treatment Timing Reduces Honey Bee Losses to Varroa Mites
Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes, a new study reveals.
Hidden ‘Highways’ Connect Brazil’s Rainforests
Forests flanking Brazil’s rivers act as “highways” that have allowed tree species to move between the Amazon and Atlantic rainforests for millions of years, new research shows.
A New Approach to Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease
Research led by Lancaster University has revealed clear evidence that changes in the orchestration of brain oxygenation dynamics and neuronal function in Alzheimer’s disease contribute to the neurodegeneration.
We Have Underrated the Climate Effects of New Particles in Urban Areas
A recent study published in One Earth has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated.
More, Bigger Crevasses Open Up in Greenland Ice Sheet, Threatening Increased Sea Level Rise
In just five years, 930 million cubic meters of crevasses opened up in the Greenland ice sheet, equivalent to adding a crack the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the world’s second largest ice sheet every few days.