Researchers in Japan have edited plant mitochondrial DNA for the first time, which could lead to…
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Regulation and reality in reducing global warming
While Donald Trump’s functionaries continue to deny the science of climate change, American states are setting…
Grazing animals drove domestication of grain crops
Many familiar grains today, like quinoa, amaranth, millets, hemp and buckwheat, have traits that indicate that…
Everest: I interviewed people risking their lives in the 'death zone' during one of the deadliest seasons yet
Climbing some of the world’s tallest mountains, you enter the “death zone” when you are 8,000…
Before moon landing, astronauts learned geology in Arizona
Before Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin knew they would be the first to walk on the…
Just the tonic! How an afternoon tipple made from peas could help save the rainforest
It’s the season for a cold, refreshing gin and tonic. We may question the health impact…
Southern resident orcas spotted in home waters off San Juan Island after unusual absence
Breaking an unprecedented run of days this summer without frequenting their home waters, J, K and…
Global animal tracking system Icarus is switched on
The German-Russian observation system for animal movements, Icarus, will go into operation on 10 July 2019.…
Massive stars grow same way as light stars, just bigger
Astronomers obtained the first detailed face-on view of a gaseous disk feeding the growth of a…
Expert panel identifies top climate risks for Canada, potential for adaptation
An expert panel convened by the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) has identified Canada’s top climate…