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X-Rays Reveal Uptake of Nanoparticles by Soybean Crops
February 6, 2013 — Scientists have for the first time traced engineered nanoparticles, taken up from soil by crop plants, and analyzed the chemical states of their metallic elements. Zinc dissolves and accumulates ... > full story -
Tourists Face Health Risks from Contact With Captive Sea Turtles
February 5, 2013 — Tourists coming into contact with sea turtles at holiday attractions face a risk of health problems, according to new ... > full story -
Healthy Seeds -- Treated Environmentally Friendly
February 5, 2013 — Farmers treat seeds chemically in order to rid them of pest infestation. Now researchers have developed a method that kills pathogens without harming the environment. Pioneering seed suppliers are ... > full story -
Can You Predict How a Disease Will Spread in a Population?
February 5, 2013 — New research has laid the foundation for a new generation of zoonotic disease spreading models, which could allow for more targeted prevention ... > full story -
Omega-3-Rich Ground Beef Available Soon
February 4, 2013 — Beef-lovers will soon have a tasty way to stock up on omega-3s thanks to ground beef with 200 milligrams of omega-3 fatty ... > full story -
Mix-and-Match Cover Cropping Can Optimize Organic Production, USDA Scientists Say
February 4, 2013 — Farmers can fine-tune their use of cover crops to help manage costs and maximize benefits in commercial organic production systems, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture ... > full story -
Health Departments Hindered in Addressing Health Concerns from Animal Production Sites, Study Finds
February 4, 2013 — State and local health departments face significant barriers and usually do not get involved when confronted with public health concerns resulting from food animal production sites, according to a ... > full story -
Plant Scientists Demonstrate New Means of Boosting Maize Yields
February 3, 2013 — Plant geneticists have successfully demonstrated what it describes as a "simple hypothesis" for making significant increases in yields for the maize ... > full story -
Some Plants Are Altruistic, Too, New Study Suggests
February 1, 2013 — We've all heard examples of animal altruism: Dogs caring for orphaned kittens, chimps sharing food or dolphins nudging injured mates to the surface. Now, a new study suggests some plants are ... > full story -
New Protocol Recommendations for Measuring Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration
February 1, 2013 — Increased levels of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, have been associated with the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, cultivation of grasslands, drainage of the land, and land use ... > full story
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