Social gadflies in an organization are the new superheroes of conservation, according to a study in this month's Nature Sustainability.
There’s No Such Thing as Oversharing in Conservation
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Wheat Research Discovery Yields Genetic Secrets That Could Shape Future Crops
A new study has isolated a gene controlling shape and size of spikelets in wheat in a breakthrough which could help breeders deliver yield increases in one of the world’s most important crops.
USGS Scientists Develop New Tool to Determine if Vermiculite Insulation Contains Asbestos
U.S. Geological Survey scientists and partners have created an onsite, time-saving technique for building inspectors to ascertain whether vermiculite insulation contains amphibole asbestos. The findings are featured in the April 2 edition of American Mineralogist.
Biomarker Helps Identify 'Window of Opportunity' for Cancer Chemotherapy Timing
Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, is essential for tumor growth. A new study reported in The American Journal of Pathology describes a vascular stabilization biomarker that can visualize blood vessel activity, thus optimizing the timing of anticancer therapies including anti-angiogenics.
Green Technologies Friendly to Environment, Profits
Companies looking to reduce their environmental impact without negatively affecting profits may want to consider increasing their investment in green technology and other sustainable IT solutions, according to a new study on information technology and sustainability published in Production and Operations Management.
U.S. hit with 3 billion-dollar disasters in first 3 months of 2018
Weather-wise, 2018 started out with a bang and continues to be anything but ordinary.
