How intensive agriculture turned a wild plant into a pervasive weed
New research in Science shows how the rise of modern agriculture has turned a North American native plant, common waterhemp, into a problematic agricultural weed.
New research in Science shows how the rise of modern agriculture has turned a North American native plant, common waterhemp, into a problematic agricultural weed.
Ecology
Dec 8, 2022
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Head out of the city and escape to the countryside. Soon, the road narrows, the lights dim and the human settlements get further and further apart. You stop and listen. Silence. Urban sprawl is replaced by fields and farms. ...
Social Sciences
Nov 15, 2022
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Residents in towns and villages on Alaska's western coast were beginning Sunday to assess the damage from one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in decades.
Environment
Sep 18, 2022
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Space Exploration
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Space Exploration
Aug 4, 2022
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The UK's record-breaking heatwave made it clear how unprepared much of the country is for extreme weather caused by climate change. There were hundreds of fires reported around the country, making it UK firefighters' busiest ...
Environment
Jul 22, 2022
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Environment
Jul 21, 2022
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The newly released State of the Environment report paints a predictably grim picture. Species are in decline, ecosystems are at breaking point, and threats abound. For many of us, it can feel like a problem that's too big, ...
Environment
Jul 21, 2022
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The whole-site management of a Marine Protected Area (MPA) can increase the total abundance of reef species within its borders by up to 95%, according to new research.
Ecology
Jul 15, 2022
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Environment
Jul 13, 2022
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