Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.
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Less Intensive Works Best for Agricultural Soil
The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function.
Blackberries With No Thorns? UF Scientist Assembles Genome of a Blackberry in Major Step to Breeding Better Fruit
Thornless, disease-resistant, and tastier blackberries could be on the horizon — thanks to new genetic research from the University of Florida.
Climate Change May Lead to Rising Arsenic Levels in Paddy Rice, Increasing Health Risks
A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals that climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia.
To Help Growers and the Grid, Build Solar on Farmland, Research Says
Two new studies suggest that devoting a small fraction of U.S. farmland to solar power would be a boon both for the energy system and for farmers themselves.
Flower Strips Could Save Apple Farmers Pest Control Costs
Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study.