Researchers at the University of Oxford and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a new gene that improves the yield and fertilizer use efficiency of rice.
Branching out for a New Green Revolution
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NASA Analyzes Tropical Cyclone Damien’s Water Vapor Concentration
When NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean on Feb. 7, it gathered water vapor data that provided information about the intensity of Tropical Cyclone Damien.
Oh, My Aching Back: Do Yoga, Tai Chi Or Qigong Help?
It’s a pain. About 80 percent of adults in the United States will experience lower back pain at some point.
Simple, Solar-Powered Water Desalination
A completely passive solar-powered desalination system developed by researchers at MIT and in China could provide more than 1.5 gallons of fresh drinking water per hour for every square meter of solar collecting area.
New Record for Antarctic Continent Reported
A committee will work to verify whether this is a new record for the continent.
High Levels of PFAS Affect Immune, Liver Functions in Cape Fear River Striped Bass
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found elevated levels of 11 per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in the blood of Cape Fear River striped bass.
