A team of researchers has tested how each gene within the genome of rice—one of the world’s most important staple crops—senses and responds to combinations of water and nutrients.
The Sense of Water—and Nitrogen
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ARCTIC LiDAR Explores the Logistical Landscape of the Arctic Coast
In March 2017, Daniele Profeta was invited to teach a workshop at the Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design in Moscow.
How Much Hunting is Too Much Hunting?
One of the main challenges in wildlife conservation biology is to understand what factors affect vulnerable wildlife populations over time.
Hurricanes to Deliver a Bigger Punch to Coasts
When tropical cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira, Mozambique on March 14, a spokesperson for the UN World Meteorological Organization called it possibly the the worst weather-related disaster to hit the southern hemisphere.
Dead Seabirds Do Tell Tales: How Fishery Observers Help Provide Data for Seabird Management
Sometimes during regular fishing operations, seabirds accidentally get caught in fishing gear, resulting in injury or death. While this occurrence (also known as bycatch) is unfortunate, it does provide an opportunity to monitor seabird population characteristics and trends over time.
Feather Mites May help Clean Birds’ Plumage
Feather mites and birds have a unique relationship.
