Agriculture

Agriculture

Fighting fungal weapons, not fungi

Scientists have engineered several compounds that target an enzyme that blackleg and black spot fungi use to thwart plant defense systems. The selective compounds are designed not to harm beneficial species while still protecting valuable crops.

Tech

Whiz Kids: The Movie

New independent film showcases the arduous path by which extraodinary high school researchers reach the Science Talent Search competition in Washington, D.C.

Agriculture

Gut bacteria ally with Bt

A new study finds that a particular microbe makes caterpillars susceptible to the insecticide.

Agriculture

Where do you eat?

Here's proof that we spend too much time mindlessly consuming food.

Agriculture

Predators zoom in on lice-infested salmon

New research reveals another impact of fish farming on wild stocks.

Humans

AAAS: Climate-friendly fish

Many intangibles determine how big — or small — the carbon footprint is of that fish you're thinking about eating.

Earth

AAAS: Climate-friendly dining … meats

The carbon footprints of raising livestock for food.

Agriculture

AAAS: Stress Can Make Plants More Nutritious

People who aren't veggie lovers might want to seek out types of produce that deliver an especially big nutrient bang for the gram.

Humans

Federal R&D downturn preceded ‘08 economic crash

Federal R&D spending looks grim — until you compare it to the U.S. economy in general.

Earth

Steven Chu’s Senate Confirmation Looks Certain

Senate energy committee appreciates Obama's pick for Secretary of Energy.

Agriculture

Candy cane strategy sweetens life for goldenrods

Goldenrods temporarily duck their heads during pest season

Health & Medicine

Honeybee CSI: Why dead bodies can’t be found

Virus could explain one symptom of colony collapse.