Hornet colonies rely on chemical signals to communicate danger. New research reveals these alarm signals aren’t uniform; each ...

Soybean photosynthesis & water use improve with more nitrogen, but not just via leaf pores. Research shows nitrogen boosts ...

Birds in mixed flocks face a trade-off: safety in numbers vs increased risk as a lone individual. New research confirms lone ...

Heavy metal soil contamination threatens crops. Research on summer squash shows cadmium is more toxic than copper, severely hindering seedling growth by disrupting energy reserves. Copper’s effects ...

Researchers boosted the growth of the medicinal Reishi mushroom using a liquid fermentation method with potato extract, ...

Increasing concentrations of hexavalent chromium caused a dose-dependent reduction in germination (a) and seedling ...

Plant viruses harm crops, spreading via insects. New research shows a viral protein, βC1, suppresses plant defenses activated by insect feeding, boosting virus spread. βC1 interferes with key plant ...

Longan seed powder, a fruit byproduct, shows promise as a cheaper, eco-friendly aid in water purification. Combined with ...

Researchers found subtle differences in feather structure—especially in soft, insulating down feathers—can reliably ...

Agricultural waste like wheat bran, wine pomace, and brewer’s grain can boost wheat growth as a safer alternative to chemical ...

Ferns switch between male and hermaphrodite forms, a process driven by chemical signals. Research shows the plant hormone auxin is key, triggering new growth centers when a male signal is absent.