New research is investigating how climate and land-use change, as well as government policies, will affect the spread of some diseases that pose a particular threat to humans, animals or plants.
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Harnessing Plant Odors to Revolutionize Sustainable Agriculture
Exploring how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) enhance plant defense and offer sustainable pest control solutions.
Sahara Desert Dust Is Helping Oceans Thrive
Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for life, enabling processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and DNA synthesis.
Gardens Prevent Pollinators From Starving When Farmland Nectar Is Scarce, New Study Finds
Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, researchers have discovered.
Microbes, Not Fossil Fuels, Drove Methane Growth Between 2020–2022
Microbes in the environment, not fossil fuels, have been driving the recent surge in methane emissions globally, according to a new, detailed analysis published Oct 21 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by CU Boulder researchers and collaborators.
Today’s Glacial Retreat is a Recent Phenomenon
Around 12,000 years ago, the most recent ice age had ended, Earth’s climate warmed, and glaciers shrank back.