This study from Tianjin University, China, shows that Asparagus officinalis (ASP) can reduce brain damage caused by fluorosis ASP treatment improves brain tissue damage, increases urinary fluoride ...

At Jiangnan University, scientists improved the production of a low-calorie sweetener, Reb M, using modified yeast They increased Reb M yield to 12.5g/L, the highest reported, by altering genes in the ...

This study examined ancient potato (Solanum jamesii) use across the Colorado Plateau, focusing on tools dating back as far as 10,900 years ago Potato starch was consistently found on tools in southern ...

Wild mint adapts to waterlogged soils by growing new roots that improve survival These new roots have more carbs, proteins, and antioxidants, protecting the plant The study identified specific genes ...

In Corsica’s Marine Natural Park, a no-take zone (NTZ) significantly increased the weight (biomass) of three key predatory fish species The NTZ supported three to four times higher densities of dusky ...

The study from Utrecht University used thermal gradient tables to simulate a range of temperature conditions for plants Plants showed expected growth and development changes in response to high and ...

In a subtropical evergreen-deciduous forest in Lichuan City, Hubei, China, dominant tall trees with low wood density (especially Fagaceae) are the main drivers of forest productivity Higher stand ...

The study was conducted at the University of Peshawar to understand lentil seed germination under different temperatures and water potentials Lentil seed germination rates were highest at moderate ...

This study, conducted in France on yellow-legged hornets, found variations in alarm pheromone chemicals between different hornet colonies Hornet workers exhibited unique alarm pheromone compositions ...

Japanese martens, found in Japan, possess abdominal scent glands regardless of sex, season, or subspecies These glands contain both typical sebaceous glands—producing oily scents for long-lasting ...

This study in Portugal identified novel coronaviruses (CoVs) in greater mouse-eared and common bent-wing bats, highlighting their role as viral reservoirs Genetic analysis revealed these bat CoVs have ...

A study reveals how nature boosts well-being: frequent engagement lessens distress & enhances emotions. It influences how we regulate feelings, suggesting a 'dose' of nature may be enough for ...