Fundamental questions remain about what factors limit tree growth
What will happen to the world’s forests in a warming world? Will increased atmospheric carbon dioxide help trees grow? Or…
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.
Crops grown together ‘cooperate’ better in just two generations
The findings provide preliminary evidence about how quickly crops bred for single-species, or ‘monoculture’, settings can adapt to growing with…
How does climate affect weathering?
There are several ways in which climate can affect weathering: Higher temperatures can increase the rate of weathering.
Newly identified genes may help protect crops against flooding, researchers say
Flooding is a global risk, according to the World Bank, with the lives and property of billions of people threatened….
Scientists now understand the genetics responsible for leaf mimicry in butterfly wings
The top side of the Kallima butterfly’s wings are brightly colored, featuring vibrant bands of deep blue, black, and orange….
Synthetic genetic circuits reprogram plant roots
Controlling the activity of genes is an important step in engineering plants for improved bioenergy crops. This research developed synthetic…
Cats’ strange reactions to catnip make it a better insect repellent
Anyone who has seen a cat experience catnip knows that it makes them go a bit wild — they rub…
Forest resilience linked with higher mortality risk in western US
A forest’s resilience, or ability to absorb environmental disturbances, has long been thought to be a boost for its odds…
Study suggests that most of our evolutionary trees could be wrong
New research led by scientists at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath suggests that determining evolutionary…
Bigleaf maple decline tied to hotter, drier summers in Washington state, U.S.
As its name suggests, the bigleaf maple tree’s massive leaves are perhaps its most distinctive quality. A native to the…