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Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops
Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient cropsNewsScience

Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops

A century-old experiment, initiated before the Great Depression, has led scientists to uncover the genetic keys behind barley's remarkable adaptability. This discovery could safeguard barley,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024 Full article
Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climates
Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climatesScience

Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climates

Study sheds new light on the capacity of plants to respond to climate change. By Katie Spenceley | University of Sydney The study is an…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
Rainfall patterns have become more erratic over the past century: Solid evidence of human impact
Rainfall patterns have become more erratic over the past century: Solid evidence of human impactClimateScience

Rainfall patterns have become more erratic over the past century: Solid evidence of human impact

Rainfall fluctuates more vigorously. Why? Scientists say it's because of us. By Institute of Atmospheric Physics | Chinese Academy of Sciences Many people around the…
SourceSourceJuly 26, 2024 Full article
Research will establish best ‘managed retreat’ practices for communities faced with climate change disaster
Research will establish best ‘managed retreat’ practices for communities faced with climate change disasterClimate

Research will establish best ‘managed retreat’ practices for communities faced with climate change disaster

By University of Kansas Around the globe, communities at risk from repeated flooding due to climate change face stark decisions. Some communities in peril of…
SourceSourceJuly 19, 2024 Full article
Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate
Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climateClimateScience

Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate

By DOE/US Department of Energy The Science Polyphenols are a diverse group of organic compounds produced by plants. These compounds are often toxic to microorganisms.…
SourceSourceJuly 18, 2024 Full article
Study examines urban forests across the United States
Study examines urban forests across the United StatesScience

Study examines urban forests across the United States

Researchers find trees in parks are more drought-tolerant than species near homes. By Dartmouth College In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the…
SourceSourceJuly 13, 2024 Full article
Unprecedented warming threatens earth’s lakes and their ecosystems
Unprecedented warming threatens earth’s lakes and their ecosystemsClimateScience

Unprecedented warming threatens earth’s lakes and their ecosystems

By Institute for Basic Science Lakes, with their rich biodiversity and important ecological services, face a concerning trend: rapidly increasing temperatures. A recent study published…
SourceSourceJuly 12, 2024 Full article
Scientists release new research on planted mangroves’ ability to store carbon
Scientists release new research on planted mangroves’ ability to store carbonScience

Scientists release new research on planted mangroves’ ability to store carbon

By USDA Forest Service - Pacific Southwest Research Station Mangrove nurseries in Maputo, Mozambique, managed by the local community with technical support from the U.S. Forest…
SourceSourceJuly 11, 2024 Full article

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