In nature, the concept of chirality or "handedness" is fundamental to life itself, just as our left and right hands are mirror images that cannot be overlapped perfectly. Molecular handedness is crucial in biological systems—the ...
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 5, 2025
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In 1978, cane toads, which are native to South and Central America, were introduced for pest control to Ishigaki island in Okinawa prefecture in Japan. These poisonous toads secrete deadly toxins, killing enough of the predators ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 31, 2025
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A new CABI-led study investigated smallholder farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices toward parthenium and biological control in Pakistan.
Agriculture
Jun 27, 2025
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A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combating the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security.
Plants & Animals
Mar 19, 2025
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Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Penn ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 17, 2025
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Ateneo de Manila University researchers have found that using internet memes to teach science can significantly improve learning outcomes for senior high school students.
Education
Jan 20, 2025
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Raspberry production faces many challenges, including pests. To reduce the use of chemical pesticides, it is essential to find environmentally friendly control methods. Now, researchers at NIBIO are studying how sprinkling ...
Ecology
Nov 7, 2024
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Since prehistoric times, humans have used fire to transform raw materials into valuable goods. Examples include using flames to turn clay into pottery, and silica into glass.
Nanomaterials
Nov 5, 2024
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Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady Terminalia ...
Ecology
Nov 1, 2024
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Skeleton weed is a serious problem which can significantly reduce grain crop yields. Together with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) we've released a tiny midge fly at field sites around ...
Ecology
Oct 31, 2024
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