Plant growth relies on hormone movement, directed by PIN proteins. New research shows SEC3A, part of the exocyst complex, is ...

Underwater seaweed forests are vital ecosystems, but are declining. New research shows installing boulders on sandy seabeds ...

Tracking Atlantic sturgeon is hard, vital for conservation. Scientists analyze ear bones & fin rays—structures recording a ...

Climate change drives need for efficient irrigation. Research identified sugar beet hybrids suitable for autumn growing, reducing water use. Key is ‘bolting’ resistance—premature flowering reducing ...

The study by PES University in Bangalore focused on the biocidal properties of marigold extracts against crop pests Marigold extracts from T. erecta and T. patula were found to be effective in killing ...

This study, conducted in France on yellow-legged hornets, found variations in alarm pheromone chemicals between different hornet colonies Hornet workers exhibited unique alarm pheromone compositions ...

Wild mint adapts to waterlogged soils by growing new roots that improve survival These new roots have more carbs, proteins, and antioxidants, protecting the plant The study identified specific genes ...

Agricultural soils in coastal Karnataka, India contain microplastics, with higher concentrations found in fields using plastic mulch compared to those without Microplastics were most abundant in ...

Researchers in China found that food waste filtrate, a nutrient-rich liquid from food waste, can support the growth of microalgae, offering a low-cost alternative to synthetic growth media ...

This study from Tianjin University, China, shows that Asparagus officinalis (ASP) can reduce brain damage caused by fluorosis ASP treatment improves brain tissue damage, increases urinary fluoride ...

In an early-stage Parkinson’s disease mouse model, short-term noise exposure temporarily impaired movement, but did not cause neuron loss Chronic noise exposure led to lasting movement problems and a ...

Researchers used computer models to find 16 compounds that might extend life, testing them in C. elegans. Five showed promise, boosting lifespan by up to 30%.