Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper water reserves.
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Elderberry Juice Shows Benefits for Weight Management, Metabolic Health
Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study.
Floods, Droughts, Then Fires: Hydroclimate Whiplash Is Speeding Up Globally
New research links intensifying wet and dry swings to the atmosphere’s sponge-like ability to drop and absorb water.
Why Do Birds Make So Many Different Sounds? A New UW–Madison Study Gets at the Underlying Factors
Birds make sounds to communicate, whether to find a potential mate, ward off predators, or just sing for pleasure.
Integrating Historic Data Stands to Improve Climate Models in the Global South
An international team led by McGill University researchers has devised a way to improve the accuracy of climate change models for the Global South by integrating historical records kept by missionaries and other visitors.
Study Identifies Coastal Black Pine Trees Resistant to Tsunamis and Strong Winds
Researchers in Japan have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper their roots go into the ground.