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Critical Crops’ Alternative Way to Succeed in Heat and Drought
Research reveals that some plants have an advantage in coping with dry and stressful conditions.
Over Two-Million Acres of Floodplain Development Occurred in U.S. In Last Two Decades, Study Finds
A nationwide analysis of community-level floodplain development found that over two-million acres of floodplain were developed over the past two decades across the United States, with roughly half of all new floodplain housing built in Florida.
A Winter Wanderer in the Weddell Sea
Since breaking from the Brunt Ice Shelf in May 2024, a large Antarctic iceberg spent the first few months of its existence mostly hemmed in by the surrounding glue-like sea ice, especially in the new rifts.
Flowers Use Adjustable ‘Paint by Numbers’ Petal Designs to Attract Pollinators
Flowers like hibiscus use an invisible blueprint established very early in petal formation that dictates the size of their bullseyes – a crucial pre-pattern that can significantly impact their ability to attract pollinating bees.
Dams Built to Prevent Coastal Flooding Can Worsen It
The common practice of building dams to prevent flooding can actually contribute to more intense coastal flood events, according to a new study.