DNA clues to long-term recovery of mining site vegetation
The rehabilitation of ecosystems is a critical component of modern mining operations right across Australia, and represents best practice internationally.
The rehabilitation of ecosystems is a critical component of modern mining operations right across Australia, and represents best practice internationally.
Ecology
Feb 21, 2022
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The multi-institute research team developed a method to quickly and noninvasively test for bacteria species known to benefit coral—they test the seawater near the coral. Their approach, first published online on July 18 ...
Ecology
Oct 13, 2021
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Bacteria that can consume oil or fuel have been used to help clean up spills in the ocean, but their use in freshwater has been limited by a lack of research. A Michigan Technological University professor and his students ...
Ecology
Sep 28, 2021
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Micro-organisms persisting deep below the seafloor for millions of years continue to evolve despite living at the energy limit to life.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 18, 2021
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The Giant Galapagos tortoises which live in contact with human farming and tourism activities, or in urbanized zones, have more bacterial resistance to antibiotics than those that live in more isolated ecosystems.
Ecology
Jul 19, 2021
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Microplastic pollution of waterways has become a huge concern, with the tiny pieces of plastic entering food webs and potentially having harmful effects on animals and people. In addition, microplastics can act as breeding ...
Environment
Jun 16, 2021
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A Rutgers study finds that symbiotic bacteria that colonize root cells may be managed to produce hardier crops that need less fertilizer.
Biotechnology
May 12, 2021
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Earthworms improve the soil by aerating it, breaking down organic matter and mineralizing nutrients. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology have dug up another possible role: reducing the number ...
Agriculture
May 12, 2021
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While evolution is normally thought of as occurring over millions of years, researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that bacteria can evolve in response to climate change in 18 months. In a study ...
Evolution
Apr 28, 2021
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A team led by University of Minnesota researchers has discovered that deep-sea bacteria dissolve carbon-containing rocks, releasing excess carbon into the ocean and atmosphere. The findings will allow scientists to better ...
Environment
Apr 13, 2021
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