(Phys.org)—Willow trees cultivated for 'green energy' can yield up to five times more biofuel if they grow diagonally, compared with those that are allowed to grow naturally up towards the sky.

Biology - Biotechnology

Jan 20, 2013 4.5 / 5 (2) 1 |

Patterns in nature are in everything from ocean currents to a flower's petal.

Biology - Ecology

Aug 06, 2012 4 / 5 (1) 0

On the 15th anniversary of the return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park, a quiet but profound rebirth of life and ecosystem health is emerging, scientists conclude in a new report.

Biology - Ecology

Dec 21, 2011 5 / 5 (2) 0

(AP) -- Alas, poor Harald. Wired up to a satellite transmitter, he had much to teach science about the life of the great sturgeons of the Danube River and Black Sea.

Biology - Ecology

May 31, 2011 5 / 5 (1) 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are helping meet the water demands of a riparian desert region that is home to a national conservation area and a thriving military base.

Space & Earth - Environment

Mar 22, 2011 4 / 5 (1) 0

In response to a national call for homegrown, Earth-friendly fuels to fill Americans' gas tanks, a couple of University of Maryland researchers are planting trees.

Technology - Energy & Green Tech

May 04, 2010 3.6 / 5 (5) 2

The Seoul city government will help fund a tree-planting project in a Chinese desert to reduce the amount of harmful "yellow dust" blowing over South Korea, officials said Wednesday.

Space & Earth - Environment

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