Scientists will take advantage of the latest technologies to combine DNA and environmental data to improve our understanding of how various organisms, their functions and genes vary in different terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.
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Breeding More Resilient Soybeans May Come Down to Test Site Selection
In the quest to optimize crop productivity across environments, soybean breeders test new cultivars in multiple locations each year.
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Above Drinking Water Guidelines in Global Source Water
We’re likely underestimating the future impact of PFAS in the environment, a new UNSW Sydney-led study shows.
UC Irvine Scientist Helps Link Climate Change to Madagascar’s Megadrought
A University of California, Irvine-led team reveals a clear link between human-driven climate change and the years-long drought currently gripping southern Madagascar.
Climate Change Threatens Antarctic Meteorites
Antarctica harbours a large concentration of meteorites imbuing the icy continent with an unparalleled wealth of information on our Solar System.
Impact of Climate Change on Marine Life Much Bigger Than Previously Known
Fish and invertebrate animals are far more affected by warmer and more acidic seawater than was previously known.