Pinnacle Point, a series of archaeological sites that overlook a now submerged section of South…
Browsing: Agriculture
Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating crops, raising livestock, and managing natural resources to produce food, fiber, and other essential goods. It combines biology, ecology, engineering, and economics to meet the needs of a growing global population while addressing challenges like climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Modern agricultural research explores innovations in sustainable farming, precision agriculture, genetic engineering, pest management, and soil health. As food systems evolve, agriculture remains at the heart of efforts to ensure food security, environmental stewardship, and rural development around the world.
Marine life off the West Coast, from Mexico up through Canada, inhabit the California Current.…
University of California Riverside scientists have solved a 20-year-old genetics puzzle that could result in…
Underwater sound devices called “pingers” could be an effective, long-term way to prevent porpoises from…
Flowering strips – pollinator-friendly rows of plants that increase foraging habitat for bees – can…
Moths are important pollen transporters in English farmland and might play a role in supporting…
Lasers and vibrations reliably assess individual fruits’ ripeness Test could reduce waste by 10% and…
Findings have implications for increasing plant nitrogen use efficiency, reducing reliance on fertilizers. Plant scientists…
Southern Ukraine is featured in this false-color image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. This…
Scientists uncover how oral secretions of the cotton leaf worm trigger defense responses in a…
Researchers working on molecular-level responses in crops have taken a step closer to their goal…
Campaigns to plant 1 trillion trees must be undertaken with care and a commitment to…
Honey bees that guard hive entrances are twice as likely to allow in trespassers from…
CABI has led a team of scientists on new research which reveals that a humble…
Microneedles made of silk-based material can target plant tissues for delivery of micronutrients, hormones, or…
The impact of global crises underscores the fragility of food systems. In addition to short-term…
A new global study reveals the extent to which high-yielding rice varieties favored in the…
Soot from firestorms would reduce crop production for years. The concept of nuclear winter —…