Steroid Hormones Protect Cotton from Drought
By Radhika Desikan As you are reading this, chances are that you are wearing something made of cotton, or have…
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
Protect Local Waterways with the EarthEcho Water Challenge
By Sean Russell On March 22, the 2019 EarthEcho Water Challenge began empowering young people and community members around the…
Curing Plant Blindness at Botanical Gardens and Farms
“Plant blindness,” the lack of awareness of plants and their importance, is addressed by botanical gardens and agricultural farms.
Exploring the Science of Mountain Biodiversity
Mountain ecosystems contain vast biodiversity and species richness, offering opportunities to study mountain biodiversity.
You Can Help Beat Extreme Heat in Cities
Imagine a smoldering hot day in downtown Boston: temperatures have reached over 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the sidewalks and streets…
Learning Where Water Comes From, With Isotopes
Researchers track the origins of water across the world, and how it varies over time and place, by analyzing its…
Environmental Health Is a Social Justice Issue
By Shayna Keyles (@shaynakeyles) When we talk about recycling, mitigating climate change, protecting habitats, and more, it’s not only for…
Ocean Conservation and Citizen Science at the Long Beach Scuba Show
by Kristin Butler Each year, the Long Beach Scuba Show brings together divers from around the world for seminars and…
Bug Bacteria Helps Rice Plants Boost Immunity
Rice is the most widely consumed staple cereal crop for about half of the world’s human population, but its cultivation comes with inherent challenges, such as crop attacks by herbivorous pests.
The US Needs a Federal Ban on Marine Plastic Pollution
Marine plastic pollution must be addressed by the United States through policies on single-use plastics and abandoned fishing nets.