Entombed together: Rare fossil flower and parasitic wasp make for amber artwork
Oregon State University fossil research has revealed an exquisite merger of art and science: a long-stemmed flower of a newly…
Author: Iqra Aslam
Iqra Aslam is currently working as lecturer of Biochemistry. She has been awarded with “Excellent performance Award” in recognition of her services and hard work. Her main areas of research include: enzyme based biosensors and enzymatic biofuel cells development.
Avoiding extinction: Some Asian animals found thriving near humans
Some of Asia’s largest animals, including tigers and elephants, are defying 12,000 years of extinction trends by thriving alongside humans,…
Types of Farming Practices | Pros and Cons
Top 11 Types of Agricultural Practices are: Pastoral Farming, Arable Farming, Shifting Agriculture, Mixed Farming, and Sedentary Agriculture.
How climate change may affect rain in U.S. Corn Belt
Air humidity is more important than soil moisture in influencing whether it rains in the United States Corn Belt, an…
Half of replanted tropical trees don’t survive
On average, about half of trees planted in tropical and sub-tropical forest restoration efforts do not survive more than five…
Ranches of the future could be home to cows wearing smart-watch-style sensors powered by their movements
Using smart technology to monitor the health, reproductivity, location, and environmental conditions of cattle can help with food safety and…
Inbred to well-fed: Maize breeding efforts to improve food security and safety in Africa
Over 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) depend on maize for nearly 30% of their caloric intake, and the…
Ozone pollution harms maize crops, study finds
Although stratospheric ozone protects us by filtering out the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, tropospheric ozone is a harmful pollutant. A new…
Destruction and recovery of kelp forests driven by changes in sea urchin behavior
A dramatic outbreak of kelp-eating sea urchins along the Central Coast of California in 2014, leading to a significant reduction…
Tiny fish could unlock big gains in tackling global malnutrition
Tiny fish could play a big part in tackling malnutrition and the food insecurity crisis across the globe, a new…