01/16/2024 SOURCE: phys.org
A team of engineers and atmospheric scientists at Harvard University, working with a colleague from the California Institute of Technology's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has calculated the increased amount ...
Increase in rice farming in sub-Saharan Africa found to be producing rising amounts of methane
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Topics: Rice, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,
Researchers discover genes responsible for low and ultra-low glycemic index in rice
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) announced they achieved a scientific milestone with the discovery of the genes responsible for low and ultra-low glycemic index (GI) in rice.
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10/13/2023 SOURCE: phys.org
Top scientists have launched a yearly report series to plug knowledge gaps ahead of crunch climate talks, with their global warming "countdown clock" vying for the attention of world leaders and ordinary ...
Climate 'countdown clock' report launched ahead of key UN talks
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Topics: Research, Genes /Genetics,
Natural genetically modified crops: Grasses take evolutionary shortcut by borrowing genes from their neighbors
Grass may transfer genes from their neighbors in the same way genetically modified crops are made, a new study has revealed.
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10/02/2023 SOURCE: phys.org
Large differences in flower characteristics between wildflowers with different pollinators are achieved by a few key genetic differences, according to a study by Carolyn Wessinger at the University of ...
A few essential genetic differences tailor flowers to bee or hummingbird pollinators
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09/28/2023 SOURCE: phys.org
Large differences in flower characteristics between wildflowers with different pollinators are achieved by a few key genetic differences, according to a study by Carolyn Wessinger at the University of ...
A few essential genetic differences tailor flowers to bee or hummingbird pollinators
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09/26/2023 SOURCE: phys.org
New research paints a worrying picture for the different species of bees that provide multi-million-euro pollination services in Ireland each year.
Range of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, found in pollen of different bee species
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09/21/2023 SOURCE: phys.org
To obtain the biggest cherry harvest, trees should be pollinated by both honey bees and mason bees. A new study led by a researcher at the University of Gothenburg shows yet another benefit of biodiversity.
Pollination by more than one bee species found to improve cherry harvest
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09/15/2023 SOURCE: phys.org
At the half-time point of the 2030 Agenda, the science is clear—the planet is far off track from meeting its climate goals. This undermines global efforts to tackle hunger, poverty and ill-health, improve ...
Climate change is undermining nearly all sustainable development goals, says report
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09/15/2023 SOURCE: phys.org
Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for and raises their offspring, an act that translates into huge benefits to the developing bee's microbiome, development ...
Lack of maternal care found to affect development, microbiome and health of wild bees
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