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Rapid response launched to tackle new yellow rust strains threatening UK wheat

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The UK’s wheat is under threat from a newly identified strain of the yellow rust pathogen, prompting an urgent mobilization of research institutes to protect harvests. The new strain, identified in 2025, has overcome a […]

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Nanoplastics hindering cognitive abilities of fish, international research shows

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Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species’ ability to survive, according to a new international study.This post was originally published on this site

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Southern right whales are facing climate-driven decline in Australia

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The tide has turned on the conservation success story of the southern right whale. Once considered a global conservation success story, the species is now emerging as a warning signal of how climate change is […]

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From practice to policy: Why farmer collaboration matters for biodiversity

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A new study sheds light on how farmer-led collaboration can help create the conditions to address biodiversity loss in agricultural landscapes. The research looks at “farmer clusters”—groups of farmers working together across landscapes to support […]

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New record of great white shark in Spain sparks a 160-year review

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On April 20, 2023, a juvenile great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) measuring approximately 210 cm and weighing between 80 and 90 kg was incidentally caught by local fishermen off the coast of the eastern peninsula […]

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Noise pollution is affecting birds’ reproduction, stress levels and more: The good news is we can fix it

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New research led by the University of Michigan is painting a more comprehensive picture of how noise pollution is impacting birds around the world. “The major takeaway from this study is that anthropogenic noise affects […]

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Climate benefits of tree planting could be reduced by soil carbon loss, expert warns

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Deep soils found in forests may be less effective at storing carbon in the long term than previously assumed, potentially reducing the net climate benefits of tree planting, a University of Stirling professor has warned. […]

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Crop rotation boosts number and diversity of microbes in soil, research finds

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Farmers now have more reasons to consider rotating their crops, University of Alberta research shows. Widely used to restore soil health, the agricultural practice boosts the diversity of bacterial and fungal microbes that benefit soil […]

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Most of Hawaii’s birds contribute to avian malaria transmission, study finds

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New research on avian malaria, which has decimated Hawaii’s beloved birds, explains how non-native birds play a key role in transmission and contribute to the widespread distribution of the disease. This disease threatens many native […]

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Fossil discovery suggests giant pythons once roamed Taiwan

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Pythons are a common sight across much of Asia, especially in the tropical jungles and wetlands of countries like Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. But one curious exception has been the main island of Taiwan, where […]

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    Everyone recognizes the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who’s always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for burnout and stress in a worker’s life. At [...]
  • More banks mean higher costs for borrowers

    When banks crowd a lending market, you can forget the traditional relationship of supply and demand, in which increased supply normally leads to lower prices. So finds new research from Cesare Fracassi, associate professor of [...]

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