There are many factors that affect how well a dogwood tree blooms. Learn seven reasons your dogwood tree might not be ...

Some thunderstorms suddenly grow very strong, while others simply fizzle out. Predicting where this will happen has long been extremely difficult. Now researchers present a physical explanation for ...

As we’re sure you know, concrete is a widely used construction material known for its strength and durability. However, ...

Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D ...

SWAT Environmental reports that radon, a harmful gas linked to lung cancer, can be mitigated by testing and using techniques like active soil depressurization.

When 200 natural accessions of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana grown in a nitrate-enriched medium were compared, one observation stood out: some accessions formed significantly longer lateral ...

In the last two columns I discussed the first two environmental factors affecting plant growth and the distribution of plants — light and temperature. This week, I will look at the third factor — ...

Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans. The most common microplastics in the environment are ...

A series of slowly widening fissures in southern Ethiopia once again drew the attention of scientists and authorities to one of the most significant geological processes on the planet: the progressive ...

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a prized medicinal species whose therapeutic value hinges on the abundance of bioactive metabolites. Accumulation of these metabolites are influenced by a range ...

ABSTRACT: Improper management of agricultural wastes can result in adverse environmental, social and economic impacts for both producers and society. Bioconversion of agricultural wastes through ...

In addition to age and sex, your physical fitness level can influence your walking speed. Muscle strength, agility, flexibility, aerobic endurance, and balance all factor into your pace. A study of ...