Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is among the most common plastics on the planet but also one of the hardest to recycle responsibly.
Scientists Turn One of the World’s Most Hated Plastics Into Premium Lubricant
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Protecting the Peanut: Sensors Help Fend Off Fungus
Early detection could be the difference between a healthy peanut crop and a devastating outbreak of Sclerotinia blight — a fungal disease capable of causing significant yield loss.
Heat-Tolerant Algae Help Corals Survive - But at a Cost
When Drew Bouchie (CAS’24) and his classmates enrolled in “Marine Physiology and Climate Change,” as part of the Boston University Marine Program (BUMP) “Marine Semester” in November 2023, they had no idea it would lead to a published study.
Specific Cover Crops May Help Attract Insects That Target Harmful Pests
Different cover crops may affect how plants can defend themselves against pests — including attracting more insects that eat harmful caterpillars, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
El Niño Has Become More Intense Over Last 40 Years Than the Previous 1,000 Years
An El Niño of historic proportion is taking shape in the tropical Pacific.
Forest Trees Do Little to Acclimate to Prolonged Drought
Forests support much of the world's biodiversity and play a vital role in regulating Earth's climate, but they are increasingly exposed to drought.
