Capturing the immense potential of microscopic DNA for data storage
3:07pm By NULLIn a world first, a "biological camera" bypasses the constraints of current DNA storage methods,…Plastic pollution on coral reefs increases with depth and mostly comes from fishing activities, study finds
3:06pm By NULLIn a paper published in Nature, researchers from the California Academy of Sciences, University of…Researchers use microeconomics theory to predict how biological systems respond to environmental change
3:00pm By NULLA team from the University of Tokyo has combined economic theory with biology to understand how…New toxin facilitates disease infection and spread in wheat
2:38pm By NULLAlthough wheat was among the first domesticated food crops, it remains a global dietary staple…Butterflies and moths share ancient 'blocks' of DNA
2:38pm By NULLButterflies and moths share "blocks" of DNA dating back more than 200 million years, new research…Growing cover crops under vineyard vines is a sustainability strategy
2:33pm By NULLThe perfect pairing for certain fine vines may be grasses. A new study by Penn State researchers…Can using biodegradable fishing gear help reduce the cost of ghost fishing?
2:29pm By NULLNew research has found that the design of biodegradable fishing gear needs to improve if it is to…Butterfly species' big brains adapted to give them a survival edge, study finds
2:18pm By NULLHeliconius butterflies' brains grew as they adopted a novel foraging behavior, scientists at the…Cognitive performance linked to longer lifespan in wild primates
2:11pm By NULLCognitive abilities not only vary among different species but also among individuals within the same…Ice Age saber-tooth cats and dire wolves suffered from diseased joints, research discovers
2:08pm By NULLIce Age saber-tooth cats and dire wolves experienced a high incidence of bone disease in their…Warmer weather makes venomous snake bites more likely, researchers find
2:07pm By NULLClimate change is not only making Georgia hotter but also increasing the likelihood of snake bite,…Discovery of new gene unveils sex determination in green algae
1:52pm By NULLAn international team of researchers led by Dr. James Umen at the Donald Danforth Plant Science…AMP biosynthesis key to longevity and metabolic health in vertebrates, study finds
1:45pm By NULLA recent study led by Dr. Itamar Harel from the Silberman Institute at the Hebrew University of…A glimpse into the hexasome: 40 years on
1:36pm By NULLIn 1983, scientists discovered hexasomes—a unique molecular structure that helps cells package…Sea snakes may have evolved to see colors again
1:27pm By NULLA new paper in Genome Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the…Tiny scales reveal megalodon was not as fast as believed, but it had a mega-appetite explaining its gigantism
1:04pm By NULLA new study reveals the iconic extinct Megalodon, or "megatooth shark," was a rather slow cruiser…'Red sea plume' alga may cut greenhouse gas emissions from cow manure nearly in half
1:02pm By NULLApproximately a third of all anthropogenic methane is emitted by ruminant livestock. These animals…2018–2022 Southern Resident killer whale presence in the Salish Sea: continued shifts in habitat usage
12:57pm By NULLMonika Wieland Shields, Director of the Orca Behavior Institute, has observed orcas in the Salish…More than 900 at-risk animal and plant species not covered by global trade protections, new research shows
12:40pm By NULLWith the overexploitation of animals and plants being a major threat to nature, and new…Researchers visualize activity of CRISPR genetic scissors in real time
12:08pm By NULLWhen bacteria are attacked by a virus, they can defend themselves with a mechanism that fends off…
Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.
Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.
Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.
CleanTechnica
Nature
PHYSorg
SciDev
ScienceDaily
Trellis
Yale e360