Scientists discover entirely new wood type that could be highly efficient at carbon storage
Researchers have identified an entirely new type of wood that does not fit into either category of hardwood or softwood.
Cambridge University News
• cambridge
July 31, 2024 • ~6 min
July 31, 2024 • ~6 min
Trees don’t like to breathe wildfire smoke, either – and they’ll hold their breath to avoid it
An unplanned experiment when wildfire smoke rolled through Colorado shows how trees keep some of the smoke out.
Mj Riches, Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental and Atmospheric Science, University of Colorado Boulder •
conversation
July 30, 2024 • ~8 min
July 30, 2024 • ~8 min
Fewer bees and other pollinating insects lead to shrinking crops
Perhaps 90% of flowering plants require animal pollinators – and most of them are insects. But it’s not just bees doing this important work.
Rachel Mallinger, Professor of Entomology, University of Florida •
conversation
July 19, 2024 • ~8 min
July 19, 2024 • ~8 min
Disease has killed most of the UK’s elm trees since the 1960s – but there are signs they may be making a comeback
Hidden in hedgerows, this once majestic tree is being restored to its former glory thanks to volunteers.
James Weldon, PhD Candidate in Geography, Cardiff University •
conversation
July 8, 2024 • ~7 min
July 8, 2024 • ~7 min
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