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A St. Lawrence River dam long killed a quarter of migrating eels in its turbines, until new blades modeled 98.5 percent ...

Plant breeding IP will shape how Europe protects innovation, supports access and keeps seed breeding competitive for the ...

Summer outreach programs and a youth institute inspired a high schooler to explore plant biology and take part in an ...

A backyard full of mosquitoes can make a patio, deck or garden hard to enjoy. Planting marigolds or lemongrass sounds like an ...

Instead of relying on chemicals or solely on ventilation to keep mould at bay in autumn, there's a natural solution that many ...