Climate conditions play a significant role in the reproductive success of mature female Antarctic krill and are a factor in fluctuations of the population that occur every five to seven years, a new study from Oregon State University has found.
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Researchers Identify a Gene that Regulates the Angle of Root Growth in Corn
The discovery of a gene that regulates the angle of root growth in corn is a new tool to enable the breeding of deeper-rooting crops with enhanced ability to take up nitrogen, according to an international team of researchers, led by Penn State.
Possible Future for Western Wildfires: Decade-Long Burst, Followed by Gradual Decline
In recent years, wildfires on the West Coast have become larger and more damaging.
Turning Diapers Into Sticky Notes: Using Chemical Recycling to Prevent Millions of Tons of Waste
Every year, 3.5 million metric tons of sodden diapers end up in landfills.
Bushfires, Not Pandemic Lockdowns, Had Biggest Impact on Global Climate in 2020
When a team of scientists began analyzing events that influenced the world’s climate in 2020, they made sure to consider the pandemic-related lockdowns that reduced emissions and led to clearer skies over many cities.
Are Laundry and Dish Pods Biodegradable? Not Exactly, ASU Study Shows
The simplicity of grabbing a laundry or dishwasher pod and tossing it into the machine has made them a popular choice for many consumers for nearly a decade.




