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How to prove you've discovered alien life: New research offers a guide
In the past few decades, several phenomena have led to excited speculation in the scientific community…
How researchers brought mistletoes back to the trees of Melbourne—while warding off hungry possums
Until recently, mistletoes were regarded as problematic pests across Australia. They were seen as having been…
Disease-resistant rice and wheat plants may modulate disease susceptibility in their neighbors
Growing several plant varieties in the same field for disease resistance is a longstanding agricultural practice,…
Medicinal plants and unsustainable harvesting: A closer look
Medicinal plants and herbs have been used across the globe for thousands of years, and the…
Researcher: Antisemitism on Elon Musk's X is surging and dredging up many ancient, defamatory themes of blaming Jews
Since buying Twitter, rebranded as X, billionaire Elon Musk, who calls himself a “free speech absolutist,”…
What Arizona and other drought-ridden states can learn from Israel's pioneering water strategy
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many…
Why your perception of climate change threats might depend on where you live
Our planet has just seen its hottest month on record, with many places on fire or…
Five ways that college campuses benefit from diversity, equity and inclusion programs
For more than half a century, colleges and universities have relied on dedicated programs to attract…
Large variation seen in how many relatives Swedes have
Relatives often play an important role in people’s lives. Family members such as cousins, grandparents and…