New ‘Matchless’ grass variety yields high seed count without need for field burning
A new variety of Kentucky bluegrass has been commercially released by researchers at Washington State University. “Matchless,” developed from another […]
Biochemistry
Cold waves in the rainforest: What they mean for wild animals
Anyone conducting research in the tropical rainforest does not necessarily have a winter jacket and warm socks with them. After
Why maggots love the texture of decaying fruit
A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the
Freshwater alga could be the next superfood that feeds the world
A green alga that grows in lakes and rivers could be the next ‘superfood’ — helping scientists to tackle global
Protecting the Plains: Conserving prairie dogs will revitalize North America’s grasslands
Colorado State University researchers have identified priority areas for the conservation of the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States,
A window into the future of Amazonia
It’s a place where few living things can survive in the water. Deep in the world’s largest rainforest, there is
Landmark genetic study: Fresh shoots of hope on the tree of life
In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that the
Relative of deadly Hendra virus found in the US
Researchers at the University of Queensland have identified the first henipavirus in North America. Dr Rhys Parry from the School
Microbial therapy offers new hope for vitiligo patients
A natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria significantly slows the progression of vitiligo and may restore pigmentation, reports a new