More wolves, beavers needed as part of improving western United States habitats
Oregon State University scientists are proposing management changes on western federal lands that they say would result in more wolves…
Climate & Environment
Agriculture and the environment share an intricate relationship. Farming depends on natural resources like soil, water, and climate, while agricultural practices significantly influence ecosystems and the planet’s health. However, the growing threat of global warming and environmental degradation poses unprecedented challenges to agriculture.
Endangered fruit-eating animals play an outsized role in a tropical forest; losing them could have dire consequences
A new study by researchers at the University of Washington shows that losing a particular group of endangered animals —…
Cell division in moss and animals more similar than previously thought
For a new plant to grow from a seed, cells need to divide numerous times. Daughter cells can each take…
Secrets of tree hyraxes in Kenya uncovered with new research techniques
Tree hyraxes are medium-sized mammals living in the canopies of tropical forests. They are shy and only move at night,…
When the rust settles: Uncovering the movements of coffee leaf rust disease
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, yet there are still many unknowns in the coffee-growing business. Now,…
Acclimatization
Acclimatization in agriculture refers to the process of adapting crops and livestock to different environmental conditions.
Characteristics of older forests can buffer effects of climate change for some bird species
Old-growth forests and managed forests with old-growth characteristics can provide relief from climate change for some bird species, research by…
Moss repair team also works in humans
If everything is to run smoothly in living cells, the genetic information must be correct. But unfortunately, errors in the…
New antibiotic comes from a pathogenic bacterium in potatoes
The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance has led researchers to search for new compounds everywhere. This week in mBio, a…
New species of alga named for poet Amanda Gorman
In 2020, a group of researchers in Fay-Wei Li’s lab at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) had done what many…