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Penguins Are Among the World’s Slowest-Evolving Birds: Study
Penguins Are Among the World’s Slowest-Evolving Birds: Study
The findings mean that penguins may struggle to adapt under rapid climate change, researchers say.
The findings mean that penguins may struggle to adapt under rapid climate change, researchers say.
genetics & genomics, climate change
Sunflowers’ Bee-Attracting Ultraviolet Also Helps Retain Moisture
Natalia Mesa, PhD | Feb 8, 2022 | 5 min read
The dual purposes of the plants’ hidden colors may conflict as the climate warms, authors of a new study suggest.
Sowing Seeds of Change
The Scientist | Mar 1, 2020 | 1 min read
Watch Profilee Joanne Chory deliver a TED talk on her project to breed climate change–busting plants.
Circadian Clock Genes Help a Crop Pest Adapt to Climate Change
Emily Makowski | Jan 13, 2020 | 3 min read
As global temperatures rise and winters shorten, caterpillars of the corn borer moth are emerging earlier in parts of the US thanks to changes in two genes, researchers find.
Abscisic Acid’s Role in Ferns Finally Determined
Jef Akst | Feb 1, 2017 | 4 min read
Researchers solve the mystery of 15-year-old mutant ferns with disrupted sex determination.
Jason Holliday: Tree Tracker
Jef Akst | Feb 1, 2016 | 3 min read
Associate Professor, Virginia Tech, Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation. Age: 37
Speaking of Science
The Scientist | Jan 1, 2016 | 2 min read
January 2016's selection of notable quotes
All Together Now
Mary Beth Aberlin | Jan 1, 2016 | 3 min read
Understanding the biological roots of cooperation might help resolve some of the biggest scientific challenges we face.
Ocean Floor Holds Ancient DNA
Dan Cossins | May 8, 2013 | 2 min read
Genetic material recovered from sediment beneath the sea floor reveals ancient species not contained in the fossil record and could shed light on climate change.
Week in Review: March 25-29
Jef Akst | Mar 29, 2013 | 3 min read
Microbes affect weight loss; dozens of cancer-linked genes identified; a climate change scientists speaks out about personal attacks; isolation among elderly linked to death
Climate-Shaped Arabidopsis Genome
Kerry Grens | Oct 6, 2011 | 3 min read
Two genome-wide studies, backed up by field experiments, identify SNPs that correlate with Arabidopsis fitness in various climates.