HECS for farmers? Nature repair loans could help biodiversity recover—and boost farm productivity

Almost three billion hectares of farmland is in poor condition worldwide—an area the size of Russia.…

New method uses engineered bacteria and AI to sense and record environmental signals

Researchers in Biomedical Engineering Professor Tal Danino’s lab were brainstorming several years ago about how they…

Perfect perfume or eau de cat's bum? Why scents smell different and four fragrance tips

Mother’s Day is coming up in Australia and that means a surge in perfume sales. Of…

Why rural Canadians need public transit just as urgently as suburbanites

Transportation within and between Canadian communities is frustrating at best. At worst it’s impossible. …

Come pests, frost or fire: How the Swiss are arming their wines against climate change

Climate change is increasingly felt globally, and the wine industry is no exception. In vineyards, global…

For better or worse, your dog's behaviors can impact your quality of life

I became interested in research about dogs because of my close connection with my first pet…

Viewpoint: Clothes moths—these destructive, difficult-to-eradicate and dull-looking pests are worthy of admiration

Every day, I come into the lab to check the moth jar. The jar, which previously…

Flooding in Nigeria is on the rise: Good forecasts, drains and risk maps are urgently needed

Nigeria is one of the most flood-prone countries in west Africa. Many areas experience annual flooding.…

These four challenges will shape the next farm bill, and how the US eats

For the 20th time since 1933, Congress is writing a multiyear farm bill that will shape…

Studies reveal educators' discretions may contribute to racial disparities in exclusionary discipline

Two recent studies indicate that school-level factors play a considerable role in racial disparities in school…