Honeybee populations face decline due to Varroa mites. A new study examined if a common mite treatment, formic acid, impacts ...

Herbal medicine quality control is challenging due to plant variation. Researchers tested a ‘fingerprinting’ method called ...

Ethiopian research shows farming methods minimizing soil disturbance & using plant residue (mulching) significantly improve ...

Beneficial bacteria boost crop growth but struggle to survive in soil. New research shows embedding these bacteria in a natural polymer protects them, increasing onion yields by 45% vs controls & even ...

Ancient mudbrick buildings decay rapidly, hindering our understanding of past cultures. New research on 5th-3rd millennia BCE ...

Jujube seeds show promise in fighting liver damage. Lab tests revealed that the seed powder and oil reduced liver enzyme levels & oxidative stress in animals with induced fibrosis.

In a strain of cyanobacteria lacking nitrogen fixation ability, structures called cyanoglobules increased in size and number when exposed to nitrogen deficiency.

Erosion harms farmland. A study found Fanya Juu terraces improve soil health, boosting key nutrients like organic carbon (up to 66%) & water retention.

Mugwort and barberry extracts show promise against parasitic diseases Leishmania and Trichomonas. Lab tests reveal they kill ...

European orchids face threats from habitat loss and climate change. A new study in Italy found soil moisture and salt levels are key to orchid survival, with some species needing very specific ...

Chestnut shells show promise as a “green” corrosion inhibitor for steel, potentially replacing toxic chemicals. Extracts from the shells form a protective barrier, reducing corrosion rates by ~80% in ...

Aspergillus molds, common in the environment, can cause human infections, especially in those with weak immune systems.