A coronavirus uses protein “spikes” to grab and infect cells. Despite their name, those spikes aren’t…
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Conflict pollution, washed-up landmines and military emissions: How war trashes the environment
When armed conflict breaks out, we first focus on the people affected. But the suffering from…
Québec's summer 2023 wildfires were the most devastating in 50 years. Is the worst yet to come?
After a summer of exceptional wildfires, the return of cooler temperatures and snowy conditions will provide…
Preventing pollen-mediated gene flow from transgenic camelina using engineered cleistogamy
Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz. is native to Europe and Central Asia, and cultivated as an oilseed…
Decoding the genetics of ascorbic acid: A deep dive into strawberry's Vitamin C content and its environmental factors
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid (AsA), is a prevalent antioxidant found in various organisms,…
Decoding the Cascade hop genome: Unraveling evolutionary secrets and divergence in the Cannabaceae family
Hop (Humulus lupulus L. var. Lupulus) is a diploid, wind-pollinated, perennial plant. Not only does the…
Unlocking the mystery of skin cracking in chili peppers
The outermost epidermal cell layer of fleshy fruit is surrounded by a hydrophobic cuticle, notably thicker…
Revolutionizing kiwifruit cultivation: Cutting-edge breeding strategies for Actinidia
While major advances have been made through speed breeding and other technologies, woody perennial fruit tree…
Atmospheric Waves Experiment launches to space station
At 8:28 p.m. EST on Nov. 9, 2023, NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment, or AWE, lifted off…
High-severity wildfires threaten global timber production, new study finds
Severe wildfires are putting global timber production at risk, new research from The Australian National University…