The Colorado River is in trouble. Some groups want the government to step up
LOS ANGELES — Earlier this year, several environmental groups sent a petition to the federal government with a…
Plant Owner Accidentally Feeds It Creatine—Internet Wants Answers
Creatine is a popular performance enhancer for athletes, known for helping muscles power through short bursts of activity.…
Science Reveals the Surprising Origins of the Potato
There are more than a hundred ways to prepare a potato, and thousands of stories have begun with…
Potatoes Evolved From Tomatoes, Study Reveals
That’s it. That’s the news. Genome biologist Sanwen Huang knows a thing or two about potatoes. But his latest…
In vitro bloom: scientists map bamboo genome to crack the code of its rare flowering
Newswise — Woody bamboos, despite their ecological and economic value, exhibit infrequent and unpredictable flowering, often followed by…
Unlocking the Mystery of Purple Leaves: The Genetic Secrets of Tea Plants
Newswise — Purple tea (Camellia sinensis) contains high levels of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,…
Trump’s AI plan would sweep away key environmental law
When President Donald Trump rolled out a plan to boost artificial intelligence and data centers, a key goal…
The Environmental Protection Agency wants to bring back the weed killer dicamba
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed allowing the weed killer dicamba for genetically engineered soybeans and cotton, two…
Chinese Landrace Sheds Light on Seed Weight Genetics in Pigeonpea
Newswise — Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is a vital legume for millions of farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin…
Thijs Biersteker’s Digital Sculptures Translate Climate Data into Urgent Calls to Action — Colossal
An unassuming cacao tree in Indonesia has made a unique connection to a high-tech artwork in China. Thanks…