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February 05, 2015

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Farmers have long noted a correlation between rainstorms and disease outbreaks among plants. Fungal parasites known as "rust" can grow particularly rampant following rain events, eating away at the leaves of wheat and potentially depleting crop harvests. While historical weather records suggest that rainfall may scatter rust and other pathogens throughout a plant population, the mechanism by which this occurs has not been explored, until now. In a paper published in the Journal of the Royal ... read more

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Online photos provide evidence for the value of clean water Think of the last time you planned a visit to a lake. Why did you choose the lake you did? Did you consider the quality of the water? The answers to these questions are critical to understanding how ... more		Tens of thousands 'going hungry in drought-hit Madagascar' A prolonged drought has left tens of thousands of people struggling to find food in southern Madagascar, authorities in the Indian Ocean island nation warned Wednesday. ... more		Turning up heat on plants could help grow crops of the future Crops that can thrive in warming climates are a step closer, thanks to new insights into how temperature and light affect plant development. Warm temperatures have important and unexpected roles in ... more
				Invasive species in the Great Lakes by 2063 The Great Lakes have been invaded by more non-native species than any other freshwater ecosystem in the world. In spite of increasing efforts to stem the tide of invasion threats, the lakes remain v ... more		Satellite study identifies water bodies important for biodiversity conservation Using satellite images to study changing patterns of surface water is a powerful tool for identifying conservationally important "stepping stone" water bodies that could help aquatic species survive ... more

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Litchi fruit suspected in mystery illness in India A mysterious and sometimes fatal brain disease that has afflicted children in northeastern India for years could be linked to a toxic substance in litchi fruits, US researchers said Thursday. ... more		Tracking fish easier, quicker, safer with new injectable device Fish no longer need to go under the knife to help researchers understand exactly how they swim through hydroelectric dams, thanks to a new injectable tracking device described in the journal Scienti ... more		World's first commercial CO2 'graveyard' opens in Norway China coal power surges even as renewables hit record high Molecule mimics plant energy storage for solar fuel development		Sao Paulo warns of severe water rationing Authorities in Sao Paulo, Brazil's richest state and economic hub, have warned they are considering severe water rationing if the country's worst drought in 80 years continues. ... more
				Study: Ongoing bee decline could exacerbate malnutrition Declining pollinator populations could push a quarter of the world's population back toward malnutrition, especially in developing countries where poverty is common and food is scarce. ... more		Long series of droughts doomed Mexican city 1,000 years ago Archaeologists continue to debate the reasons for the collapse of many Central American cities and states, from Teotihuacan in Mexico to the Yucatan Maya, and climate change is considered one of the ... more

Global warming doubles risk of extreme La Nina event The risk of extreme La Nina events in the Pacific Ocean could double due to global warming, new research has shown. The projected twofold increase in the frequency of this potentially devastating we ... more		Brazil's Soy Moratorium still needed to preserve Amazon Today, fewer chicken nuggets can trace their roots to cleared Amazon rain forest. In 2006, following a report from Greenpeace and under pressure from consumers, large companies like McDonald's and W ... more		SpaceX scrubs Starship launch in latest setback Iran talks with European powers to be held in Geneva as sanctions loom National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in US capital		With pollinator declines, millions at risk of malnutrition A new study shows that more than half the people in some developing countries could become newly at risk for malnutrition if crop-pollinating animals - like bees - continue to decline. Despi ... more
From Tar Sands to Ring of Fire - Canada's watersheds The Tar Sands in Alberta, potential development in the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario, declining timber harvest and farming - human activity is transforming Canada's landscape, yet many of the cou ... more		Fish catch break on world stage at global conference Inland fishing - the powerful yet quieter sister to the large, salty marine aquaculture powerhouse - has gained what experts say is a much-needed visibility boost this as the first partnership betwe ... more		When it comes to variations in crop yield, climate has a big say What impact will future climate change have on food supply? That depends in part on the extent to which variations in crop yield are attributable to variations in climate. A new report from research ... more		Home cheap home: Vietnam architect's quest for low-cost housing Vo Van Duong's bamboo and coconut leaf house looks much like others deep in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. But unlike them, his seemingly simple abode is designed to withstand typhoons, flooding and earthquakes - and at a cost of less than $4,000 could herald a new wave of cheap, sustainable housing. ... more

	Atmospheric rivers, aerosol particles, and California reservoirs In the midst of the California rainy season, scientists are embarking on a field campaign designed to improve the understanding of the natural and human-caused phenomena that determine when and how ... more		Scientists develop strategy to contain GMOs to the lab The term GMO, short for "genetically modified organism," comes with a lot crippling baggage - it's a bloated word full of foreboding futures. The truth is, GMOs are already everywhere. But even if their dangers are often exaggerated, they don't come without risks. ... more

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Seeds out of season

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