New branch on tree of life includes ‘lions of the microbial world’
There’s a new branch on the tree of life and it’s made up of predators that nibble their prey to…
Featured
Agriculture is a dynamic and interconnected field that touches every aspect of human life, from the food we eat to the environment we live in. This featured category brings together a diverse range of topics, offering insights into the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of agriculture.
Learning to better understand the language of algae
Communication is everything — and that applies for algae, too. However, their chemical language and its significance in aquatic ecosystems…
Microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea are floating homes for bacteria
Almost 200 species of bacteria colonize microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea, including one that causes food poisoning in humans, according…
Which animals can best withstand climate change?
Extreme weather such as prolonged drought and heavy rainfall is becoming more and more common as the global average temperature…
Acre inch water
An acre-inch of water is a unit of measurement used to describe the volume of water needed to cover an acre of land to a depth of one inch.
Four of five pinyon-juniper tree species declining in their ranges in the West
Pinyon-juniper woodlands host unique wildlife and wildlife habitat, as well as areas for hiking and outdoor recreation. They are also…
Healthy plant-based diets better for the environment than less healthy plant-based diets
 Healthier plant-based dietary patterns were associated with better environmental health, while less healthy plant-based dietary patterns, which are higher…
Imaging the dynamic cellular zoo made easier
Imagine the difficulty of visually keeping track of five people scattered throughout a stadium. Researchers perform far more amazing feats…
California’s trees are dying, and might not be coming back
The State of California is banking on its forests to help reduce planet-warming carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. But that…
Agroecosystem
Agroecosystem refer to agricultural systems that involve the production of crops and/or livestock within a defined area.