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Rice, the staple food for over half of the world 39;s population, faces growing threats from drought, soil degradation, and ...

The researchers say the Green Revolution and exclusive selection for aboveground traits in corn — ignoring traits related to the roots and rhizosphere, the microbe-rich zone surrounding roots — ...

This simple soil hack boosts beneficial bacteria by millions, transforming soil health naturally. Learn how it works, why microbes matter for plant growth, and how this easy technique can lead to ...

In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a time when carmakers want the metal for electric-vehicle batteries, nickel ...

As the world races to electrify everything from cars to cities, the demand for high-performance, long-lasting batteries is ...

We carpet our homes but what about the garden? So I thought I'd carpet our vegetable garden to stop weeds invading my vegetable beds and to help grow better food crops! Hey Guys, I don't want people ...

From brown patches to mushy sections … learn how to recognise common summer lawn diseases and stop them before they spread.

Ancient sediments reveal how rapid warming collapsed Arctic forests in centuries, triggering fires, erosion, and long-lasting ...

Scientists found that natural bacteria can eat methane, cut climate pollution, and turn waste gas into useful materials.

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