Adding a species of red algae — called red sea plume — decreases methane production from cow faeces, according to a study published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Sustainable
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A team of researchers from multiple universities in Europe discovered a new mechanism that plants use to sense temperatures, according to a study published in PNAS. The authors believe these
Human activity can affect how bees communicate with each other and add further stress to colonies, according to a study published in PNAS. When studying honeybees, bumblebees, and stingless bees,
In addition to a large carbon footprint, some agricultural products — such as beef and dairy — also have an equally significant effect in terms of biodiversity, according to a
Areas of trees in the middle of oil palm plantations can increase biodiversity without reducing productivity, according to a study published in Nature. This experiment started over ten years ago
Plant-based diets — vegetarian and vegan — can reduce blocked arteries and lower the risk of heart conditions and high cholesterol, according to a study published in the journal European
Modern dogs have larger brains compared to breeds that are thousands of years old, according to a study published in the journal Evolution. A team of Hungarian and Swedish researchers
Throughout the world, we are witnessing a decline in the numbers of insects as well as a drop in diversity. Several studies published in a special issue of Biology Letters
Flash droughts are becoming more frequent due to climate change, and this trend is only likely to worsen, according to a study published in Science. A team of researchers from
An international team of researchers, including from the University of Nottingham, UK, uncovered a key gene in plants that helps them use energy more efficiently and capture more water and