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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lung infections from NTM bacteria are tough to treat due to resistance. Research shows piperine, from black pepper, weakens M. abscessus by disrupting biofilm formation & antibiotic removal.

Hydropower’s rapid water flow changes stress fish like rainbow trout, impacting health beyond immediate events. Research ...

Bangladeshi mangrove Rhizophora mucronata shows potential for new medicines. Research found compounds with antioxidant, ...

New tech rapidly analyzes wheat rust fungus genetics directly from leaves, bypassing slow lab growth. Study of Chinese ...