Discovery of rare bee species links the French Alps to remote regions in Turkey and Iraq
A team of European researchers have discovered a new species of osmiine bee with an unusual geographic distribution.
A team of European researchers have discovered a new species of osmiine bee with an unusual geographic distribution.
Plants & Animals
Mar 25, 2024
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More efficient use of phosphorus could see limited stocks of the important fertilizer last more than 500 years and boost global food production to feed growing populations.
Agriculture
Mar 25, 2024
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After four years of drought, Iraqi farmer Mohammed Sami was about to abandon his father's parched land, but then a water-saving irrigation system revived his crops and his hopes.
Environment
Mar 24, 2024
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New research from the Universities of Oxford and Exeter has revealed that plant species recommended as 'pollinator-friendly' in Europe begin flowering up to a month too late in the spring to effectively contribute to bee ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 22, 2024
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In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health. Recognizing the importance of timely stress diagnosis, researchers have developed various ...
Biotechnology
Mar 21, 2024
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High temperatures during critical periods of the reproductive cycle of sheep result in 2.1 million fewer lambs produced in Australia each year, costing sheep farmers an estimated $97 million annually.
Plants & Animals
Mar 21, 2024
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In a major advance for agricultural science, researchers have developed a new computational tool designed to swiftly and efficiently expose genetic diversity within DNA databases of various plant species.
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 20, 2024
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Assessing wildlife populations, as well as understanding the dynamics of their numbers and distributions across various regions, is a critical measure known in science as abundance.
Ecology
Mar 19, 2024
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Soybeans, valued for their use as both oilseeds and grains, encounter yield limitations compared to crops like maize and rice, emphasizing the necessity for developing higher-yielding varieties.
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 19, 2024
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Greenhouse gas emissions significantly increase in countries in the Global South within a few years after initially borrowing from the International Monetary Fund using structural loans, but not when more flexible lending ...
Economics & Business
Mar 19, 2024
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