2018/12/How-mistletoe-became-an-icon-of-Christmas.jpg
12-25-2018
How mistletoe became an icon of Christmas
Mistletoe is undoubtedly an icon of Christmas.  It’s that little...
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2018/12/Soil-composition-plays-a-major-role-in-tropical-forest-biodiversity.jpg
12-24-2018
Soil composition plays a major role in tropical forest biodiversity
Experts at Oregon State University have identified a remarkable way...
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2018/12/Flowering-plants-have-a-memory-of-changes-in-their-environment.jpg
12-24-2018
Flowering plants have a memory of changes in their environment
A new study led by the University of Birmingham has...
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12-22-2018
Jewish culture played a big role in the spread of citrus fruit
A new study highlights the role of Jewish culture in...
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2018/12/Ozone-pollution-from-fires-negatively-impacts-forest-productivity.jpg
12-21-2018
Ozone pollution from fires negatively impacts forest productivity
Every year, global fires release two billion tons of carbon...
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2018/12/“Hidden-cradle”-of-early-plant-evolution-found-in-present-day-Jordan.jpg
12-20-2018
“Hidden cradle” of early plant evolution found in present-day Jordan
According to a new report put forth by the American...
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2018/12/Longer-growing-seasons-spell-uncertainty-for-coniferous-forests.jpg
12-20-2018
Longer growing seasons spell uncertainty for coniferous forests
As global warming continues to lengthen growing seasons, there are...
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Stewart Strand and Lab assistant Long do work to genetically modify house plants to remove airborne pollutants from the air space
12-19-2018
Scientists have created a plant that can detoxify your home’s air
Researchers at the University of Washington have genetically modified a...
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2018/12/Hurricane-Maria-research-reveals-how-trees-recover-from-storm-damage.jpg
12-18-2018
Hurricane Maria research reveals how trees recover from storm damage
A new study following the aftermath of Hurricane Maria reveals...
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2018/12/How-did-humans-begin-to-classify-and-name-all-of-life-on-Earth.jpg
12-14-2018
How did humans begin to classify and name all of life on Earth?
In a broad sense, taxonomy is the science of classification...
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2018/12/Corn-was-domesticated-more-than-once-in-different-regions.jpg
12-13-2018
Corn was domesticated more than once in different regions
Scientists at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are...
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2018/12/starling.jpg
12-10-2018
Biodiversity could suffer if bioenergy crop production grows
Biofuels are often proposed as a solution to help reduce...
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