Weedy rice is a close relative of cultivated rice that infests rice fields worldwide and drastically reduces yields.
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Shrubs Can Help or Hinder a Forest’s Recovery After Wildfire
Research from the University of California, Davis, is shedding light on when and where to plant tree seedlings to help restore forests after high-severity wildfires, and it has a lot to do with shrubs.
New Research About Drought Impacts on Wildlife Can Inform Conservation Strategies
People around the world are dealing with drought, so it’s not shocking that it affects wildlife, too: lack of moisture contributes to habitat loss, affects how animals compete for resources, and leads to dehydration and heat stress.
Ligand-Engineered Copper Nanoclusters Could Help Combat CO₂ Emissions
While the humble copper (Cu) may not boast the allure of gold or silver, its remarkable versatility makes it invaluable in cutting-edge research.
Scientists Can Now Predict How Climate Change Will Alter Plant Growth Cycles
On February 2, 1887, residents of Punxsutawney Pennsylvania consulted a large rodent regarding the arrival of spring, marking the first official celebration of Groundhog Day.
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Veins That Bring Blood to the Heart
A large study found that greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for blood clots that can occur in deep veins, which, if untreated, can block blood flow and cause serious complications, even death.
