Toads surprise scientists by climbing trees in UK woodlands
Volunteers surveying dormice and bats in trees have made the unexpected discovery of over fifty common toads in nest boxes…
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.
Vegetation regulates energy exchange in the Arctic
Global warming is changing the Arctic by causing permafrost thaw, glacier melt, droughts, fires and changes in vegetation. These developments…
Crop Yield
Crop yield, or the amount of a crop produced per unit of land, is a crucial factor in agriculture and is essential for feeding the world.
Fallow
Fallow is a type of land management where fields are left unseeded for a period of time, typically one or more growing seasons.
Heated plot experiments reveal link between warmer early winters and lower crop yields
Innovative experiments using temperature-controlled field plots have helped to explain the link between early winter temperatures and yield in some…
Agronomy
Agronomy is the science of soil management and production of crops. It is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses a range of disciplines.
Farm Fencing: What You Need To Protect Your Property
Farm fencing is one of the most affordable means of protecting property from intruders, animals, and trespassers.
Study finds resilient, frequent-fire forests have far fewer trees
What does a “resilient” forest look like in California’s Sierra Nevada? A lot fewer trees than we’re used to, according…
Researchers ID the high-efficiency hacks cannabis cells use to make cannabinoids
For the first time, plant biologists have defined the high-efficiency “hacks” that cannabis cells use to make cannabinoids (THC/CBD). Although…
mRNA vaccines offer one-two punch to combat malaria
Malaria is found in more than 90 countries around the world, causing 241 million cases and an estimated 627,000 deaths…