Rachel Calder will soon be embarking on a PhD studying mycorrhizal fungi in woodland, but is also an inveterate dabbler with a wide enthusiasm for all things Science. Having started out studying history herself, she’s also a big advocate for transcending the arts/sciences divide.
How Do Plants Harness Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria?
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria help plants obtain a usable form of nitrogen. But what’s the science behind it, and how can it benefit crops? ...
How Do Soil Microbial Communities Recover from Wildfires?
Scientists examine how soil microbial communities resume ecosystem functioning after a wildfire, with a focus on the effects of dispersal ...
Bee Phenology: How Are Bees Feeling the Heat?
Rising temperatures in recent years have been linked to observed shifts in bee phenology. These changes may impact pollination ...
Genomics Takes On Crop Disease
Genomics opens the way for scientists to track where and which plants are affected most by rapidly spreading pathogens ...
Water Quality Monitoring by Bacterial Biosensors
Water quality may be headed for a rise as scientists work to develop new technology that uses bacteria to detect harmful heavy metals in water ...