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'Miracle Tree' Substance Produces Clean Drinking Water Inexpensively and Sustainably
January 18, 2012 — A natural substance obtained from seeds of the "miracle tree" could purify and clarify water inexpensively and sustainably in the developing world, where more than 1 billion people lack access to ... > full story -
New Hope to Save Hemlock Trees from Attack
January 10, 2012 — Thousands of broken trees line the banks of the Chattooga River. The dead gray stabs were once evergreen monsters offering shade to trout and picturesque views to visitors. These Eastern hemlocks are ... > full story -
Frogs Use Calls to Find Mates With Matching Chromosomes; Tree Frogs That Look Similar Hear Chromosome Difference in Calls
December 27, 2011 — When it comes to love songs, female tree frogs are pretty picky. According to a new study, certain female tree frogs may be remarkably attuned to the songs of mates who share the same number of ... > full story -
Sea Cucumbers: Dissolving Coral Reefs?
December 22, 2011 — Coral reefs are extremely diverse ecosystems that support enormous biodiversity. But they are at risk. Carbon dioxide emissions are acidifying the ocean, threatening reefs and other marine organisms. ... > full story -
Forest Health Versus Global Warming: Fuel Reduction Likely to Increase Carbon Emissions
December 20, 2011 — Forest thinning to help prevent or reduce severe wildfire will release more carbon to the atmosphere than any amount saved by successful fire prevention. There may be valid reasons to thin forests ... > full story -
Global Forests Are Overlooked as Water Suppliers, Study Shows
December 15, 2011 — The forests of the world supply a significant amount of moisture that creates rain. A new study reveals how this important contribution of forests to the hydrologic cycle is often overlooked in water ... > full story -
Melting Glaciers Reveal Future Alpine World
December 14, 2011 — In a hundred years trees may be growing where there are now glaciers. The warm climate of the last few years has caused dramatic melting of glaciers in the Swedish mountains. Remains of trees that ... > full story -
Computerized Tool Takes a Bite out of Traditional Apple Testing
December 13, 2011 — To measure the crispness of apples without relying on human test panels, researchers used a computerized penetrometer to assess firmness and texture of apple varieties and compared the results with ... > full story -
The Case of the Dying Aspens
December 12, 2011 — Over the past 10 years, the death of forest trees due to drought and increased temperatures has been documented on all continents except Antarctica. This can in turn drive global warming by reducing ... > full story -
Accelerating Adoption of Agricultural Technology
December 12, 2011 — A research initiative designed to accelerate technology adoption by tree fruit professionals included an information technology survey. The survey was created to better understand concerns and design ... > full story
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