Plant biologists report that a species of tree fern found only in Panama reanimates its own dead leaf fronds, converting them into root structures that feed the mother plant.
Back From the Dead: Tropical Tree Fern Repurposes Its Dead Leaves
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NASA’s Webb Depicts Staggering Structure in 19 Nearby Spiral Galaxies
It’s oh-so-easy to be absolutely mesmerized by these spiral galaxies.
UChicago Engineer Driving Key Role in Great Lakes Water Transformation
The Chicago-based Great Lakes ReNEW coalition has been awarded one of the largest, if not the largest, climate awards in the city’s history – up to $160 million over 10 years as one of the inaugural U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines.
Spray Coating for Grapes Shows Promise in Battle Between Wildfire Smoke and Wine
Spray on coatings for grapes in the vineyard have promise in preventing off flavors in wines that result from contact with wildfire smoke, according to new Oregon State University research.
Rising Sea Levels Could Lead to More Methane Emitted from Wetlands
As sea levels rise due to global warming, ecosystems are being altered.
Plastic Microparticles From Road Tyres are “High Concern” Pollutants, Research Shows
Plastic microparticles released into the environment from common road tyres should be treated as a “high concern” pollutant, that may exceed chronic safety limits in some heavily contaminated environments, new research has shown.
