Poor quality teachers may prevent children from reaching reading potential, study finds
When it comes to early reading, a bad teacher can prevent children from reaching their full potential.
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2010
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Invasive Species on the March: Variable Rates of Spread Set Current Limits to Predictability
(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether for introduced muskrats in Europe or oak trees in the United Kingdom, zebra mussels in United States lakes or agricultural pests around the world, scientists have tried to find new ways of controlling ...
Ecology
Sep 17, 2009
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Study confirms 3 Neanderthal sub-groups
The Neanderthals inhabited a vast geographical area extending from Europe to western Asia and the Middle East 30,000 to 100,000 years ago. Now, a group of researchers are questioning whether or not the Neanderthals constituted ...
Evolution
Apr 15, 2009
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Researchers reveal genetic and evolutionary characteristics of tricotyledony in sand rice
Known as a pioneer herb on the moving sand dunes of Central Asia, sand rice has been recommended as a potential future crop due to its excellent drought tolerance and rich nutritional value.
Evolution
Sep 29, 2023
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The common green bottle fly Lucilia eximia shows a deep and significant genetic split
A deep and significant genetic split was observed in the forensically important common green bottle fly, Lucilia eximia, which could have important implications for forensic and medical science, a new study published in the ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 26, 2023
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Germplasm collection reveals genetic heritage of US livestock and helps prevent loss of genetic diversity
Animal genetics plays a crucial role in modern agriculture, enhancing food sustainability, and animal adaptation to a changing climate. Over the years, animal breeders have underlined the significance of genetics in enhancing ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 26, 2023
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Strengthening sorghum against a worldwide fungal threat
A gene discovered by a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Purdue University scientists could help fortify the defenses of sorghum to anthracnose, a disease of the cereal grain crop that can inflict yield losses ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 2, 2023
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Critically endangered tree gets frisky in 'desperate' attempt for survival
Australian Institute of Botanical Science researchers have investigated the hybridization, or crossing of species, of an undescribed eucalypt found in only a few small pockets of Sydney bushland.
Ecology
Jul 21, 2022
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Choosing the best seeds to help sessile oaks adapt to future climates
Planting forests is one way to mitigate climate change. The origin of seeds is crucial to optimize the success of planted trees and their ability to adapt to future climates. INRAE and ONF (French National Forest Office) ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 20, 2022
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Unearthing new dingo truths
Where did dingoes come from and when? Who brought them and what can this tell us about human evolution on our continent? They are mysteries steeped in time that University of New England (UNE) archaeologist Dr. Melanie Fillios ...
Archaeology
Jun 23, 2020
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