The Curiosity rover conducted a first-of-its kind experiment on Mars, detecting organic molecules that have never been ...

In an urbanized and globalized world, most kids aren’t directly connected to agriculture. School gardens can help them learn ...

Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires. At a site in South Carolina, researchers ...

A new study reveals that turning crop residues into biochar can significantly enhance soil carbon storage compared to simply ...

Conducting research is hard; confirming the results is, too. And artificial intelligence isn’t yet ready to help, a major new study finds. By Carl Zimmer Carl Zimmer has reported on replication in ...

Applying mulch in your garden is one of the simplest things you can do to provide a healthy boost. It may not look like much, but once this helpful top layer is spread across the soil, mulch serves ...

Legalization of recreational marijuana by many states has made it easier for teens to get access to highly potent and convenient forms of the drug, creating new hazards for teen health. New research ...

While volunteering at Northern Virginia health clinics, high school senior Aashritha Penumudi saw countless women face breast cancer diagnoses that could’ve been caught earlier. The work became more ...

Imagine standing at the laboratory bench, working on an experiment, when, as you finish one step, a display on the inside of your lab goggles tells you what to do next. A small camera in the frame ...

Straw returning has the potential to reduce nitrogen (N) input by enhancing soil fertility; however, the optimal N application rate may vary under different crop residue management practices. The ...

Cleaner wrasse have revealed a remarkable new side of fish intelligence. Marked with fake parasites, they used mirrors to inspect and remove the spots—far faster than seen in earlier tests. Even more ...