In 2017, the group from the Optics of Photosynthesis Lab (OPL) developed a new method to measure a small but important signal produced by all plants, and in this case trees.
A Late-Night Disco in the Forest Reveals Tree Performance
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Families with a Higher Socioeconomic Position Have a Greater Risk of Exposure to Chemical Contaminants
A higher socioeconomic position is associated to greater exposure to several environmental chemical contaminants –such as various per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), mercury and arsenic– during pregnancy and childhood.
Wild Pigs Invade Canadian Provinces—an Emerging Crisis for Agriculture and the Environment
Wild pigs—a mix of wild boar and domestic swine—are spreading rapidly across Canada, threatening native species such as nesting birds, deer, agricultural crops, and farm livestock, research by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows.
Innovative Concept for Future It Applications: Physicists Discover New Type of Spin Waves
Advances in IT technologies are hampered by the ever increasing demand for energy and by fundamental limits on miniaturization.
New Approach Uses Magnetic Beads to Treat Preeclampsia
Preliminary laboratory tests show that functionalized magnetic beads successfully reduced blood levels of a harmful molecule that is elevated during preeclampsia, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.
Whole Grain Can Contribute to Health by Changing Intestinal Serotonin Production
Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fibre wheat bread, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
