Climate change drives need for efficient irrigation. Research identified sugar beet hybrids suitable for autumn growing, ...

Waterbirds along the Caspian Sea show varying heavy metal levels in feathers, reflecting environmental pollution. Fish-eating ...

Honeybee populations face decline due to Varroa mites. A new study examined if a common mite treatment, formic acid, impacts ...

Herbal medicine quality control is challenging due to plant variation. Researchers tested a ‘fingerprinting’ method called ...

Ethiopian research shows farming methods minimizing soil disturbance & using plant residue (mulching) significantly improve ...

Ancient mudbrick buildings decay rapidly, hindering our understanding of past cultures. New research on 5th-3rd millennia BCE ...

In a strain of cyanobacteria lacking nitrogen fixation ability, structures called cyanoglobules increased in size and number when exposed to nitrogen deficiency.

Jujube seeds show promise in fighting liver damage. Lab tests revealed that the seed powder and oil reduced liver enzyme levels & oxidative stress in animals with induced fibrosis.

Erosion harms farmland. A study found Fanya Juu terraces improve soil health, boosting key nutrients like organic carbon (up to 66%) & water retention.

Beneficial bacteria boost crop growth but struggle to survive in soil. New research shows embedding these bacteria in a ...

Mugwort and barberry extracts show promise against parasitic diseases Leishmania and Trichomonas. Lab tests reveal they kill ...

Aspergillus molds, common in the environment, can cause human infections, especially in those with weak immune systems.