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The History and Future of Ancient Einkorn Wheat Is Written in Its Genes
An international team of researchers led by UMD scientists have sequenced the complete genome for einkorn wheat, the world’s first domesticated crop and traced its evolutionary history.
Nearly Two-Thirds of All Species Live in the Ground, Scientists Estimate
Soils are more rich in life than coral reefs or rainforest canopies, providing a home to nearly two-thirds of all species, according to a sprawling new analysis.
Cal Poly Study Analyzes Nearshore California Marine Heat Waves and Cold Spells Amid Changing Climate Conditions
Cal Poly student and faculty researchers, in conjunction with a team on the East Coast, are exploring how climate change is impacting extreme ocean temperatures off California’s Central Coast.
Bat Activity Lower at Solar Farm Sites, Study Finds
The activity level of six bat species was significantly reduced at solar farm sites, researchers have observed.
Fanning the Flames
As Canadian wildfire smoke continues to impact large swaths of the United States, resulting in poor air quality and negative health outcomes for millions of Americans, more people than ever are feeling the effects of longer fire seasons and a changing climate.