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Scientists developed a machine-learning tool that can teach itself, with minimal external guidance, to differentiate between aerial images of flowering and nonflowering grasses – an…

A vaccine under development at the University at Buffalo has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly variant of the virus that causes bird…

Energy scarcity is a central driver of animal behavior and evolution. The amazing diversity of life on this planet is a testament to the plethora…

In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be.…

Biologists have long debated why some plants and animals can adjust to a wide range of climates, while others can’t. Understanding why could help conservation…

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that kills more than a million people worldwide every year. The pathogen that causes the disease, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is deadly…

Pioneering research has repurposed a gene editing tool to help shed light on the true biodiversity present in natural environments. The study, led by the…

Researchers present gum tragacanth as a plant-based alternative to gelatin for creating edible films. The team developed films containing different concentrations of gelatin and gum…

Farmers often grow so-called cover plants between main crops. They are used for purposes such as for animal feeds or remain on the field as…

A collaboration between chemical engineers and animal scientists has created a system for recovering valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste, representing a major step towards…

Reducing the amount of agricultural sprays used by farmers – including fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides – could cut down the amount of polluting runoff that…

Urban trees and plants do more than just beautify city landscapes. They purify the air, reduce urban heat islands, provide recreational spaces, and even boost…