Joseph ShavitApr 14, 2022Cutting down on one 'super fat' could help plants survive climate changeEven drops of a few degrees can be tough on growing plants. If temperature swings become too large, that means less food for the planet.
Joseph ShavitMar 13, 2022How does a single cell turn into something as majestic as a tree?Researchers have demonstrated for the first time one way that a small molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree.
Joseph ShavitNov 28, 2021Trees found to reduce land surface area temperatures in cities up to 12°CPrior research has suggested that adding green spaces to cities can help reduce high air temperatures during the warm months.
Joseph ShavitNov 20, 2021How a molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a treeResearchers have demonstrated for the first time one way that a small molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree
Joseph ShavitNov 8, 2021A 150-year-old note from Charles Darwin is inspiring a change in the way forestryCharles Darwin made a powerful observation that a mixture of species planted together grow more strongly than species planted individually.
Joshua ShavitAug 11, 2021Botanists discover new carnivorous plant with a very unique abilityBotanists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and UBC have discovered a new carnivorous plant in western North America.