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Japanese climbing fern came to the US as an ornamental; it now spreads across at least 6 Southern states, climbing over trees and helping fire reach their crownsJapanese climbing ferns, introduced for ornamental purposes, have proliferated across southern forests since the early 1900s. These ferns p...- In 1927, the US brought in weeping lovegrass for cattle and erosion control; one strain was later planted across 2 million acres of Oklahoma and TexasInitially introduced to the U.S. in the 1930s to alleviate soil erosion caused by the Dust Bowl, weeping lovegrass rapidly expanded across ...
- Scientists mixed just 3% volcanic ash into forest soil in a UC San Diego experiment; coleus plants grew roughly three times as much as plants in untreated soilAt UC San Diego, researchers have made an exciting discovery: adding volcanic ash to soil can significantly enhance plant growth. Their stu...
- Hawaii introduced black wattle as a forestry tree; it escaped cultivation and now chokes about 3,000 acres of Maui pasture, gulches, and empty lotsBlack wattle has become a formidable invasive force in Hawaii, spreading rapidly beyond its initial planting zones into the island's treasu...
- MIT researchers gave freshly cut pak choy melatonin through tiny needles; the vegetables stayed saleable for 4 extra days at room temperature without refrigerationResearchers at MIT have developed innovative microneedles capable of delivering melatonin directly into vegetables post-harvest, drasticall...
- SK Hynix's New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources saySK Hynix is seeking US export licenses to equip its Dalian plant, arguing that increased production there would help fund its planned US ex...
- SK Hynix's New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources saySK Hynix is awaiting approval from US officials for equipment necessary for expanding production in China. The company aims to increase its...
- Cornell fenced deer out of 6 plots in New York and watched them for 18 years; every protected plot grew trees, while nearby open plots had almost noneA long-term study by researchers at Cornell University revealed that deer populations are affecting eastern forests significantly. These de...
- Samsung to make AMD, Nvidia chip parts at second Texas plant: ReportConstruction is due to start formally this month, with the plant having secured orders for its entire output, and most of the secured volum...
- Tata Projects wins contract to build global automaker's plant in MaharashtraTata Projects has secured a contract to build a greenfield plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. This project will involve the a...
- In Washington, scientists excluded elk from rainforest plots for 36 years; shrubs became 5 to 6 times more abundant, while 46 plant species disappearedA comprehensive study conducted over 36 years in Washington's Olympic Peninsula has unveiled striking insights into elk exclusion's impact ...
- Corning operationalises Pune optical plant; capacity expansion planned by 2027The company’s other plant in Chennai, has begun production of finishing glass for the first time in India. Inaugurated in December, 2025, i...
- Eating meat causes low testosterone? Study on animal vs milk vs plant protein shows surprising results. Check the best protein sourceA study involving 2,546 men has found different associations between protein sources and testosterone levels. While higher animal and dairy...
- PM Modi highlights a rainforest experience near the Statue of Unity. Check ticket prices, timings and last entry detailsPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the Rainforest in Ekta Nagar, near Gujarat's Statue of Unity, and its skywalk offering views of th...
- Arizona researchers separated plant roots by a 3 mm gap, then added fungus; it carried water between the plants and helped connected plants grow more than grew twice as muchA team from Northern Arizona University has made significant strides in understanding plant-fungal dynamics through an innovative experimen...
- Cornell scientists divided 3 ponds into different plant plots; some had more methane in the water, yet gas escaping into the air did not increase as expectedRecent findings from Cornell University reveal the crucial role freshwater plants play in regulating greenhouse gas emissions in pond ecosy...
- JK Lakshmi Cement breaks ground on Project ‘Kamakshi’ in Assam, marking its first footprint in the Northeast IndiaJK Lakshmi Cement Ltd has launched Project Kamakshi to create an integrated cement plant in Assam. The plant will have a capacity of 2.5 mi...
- India’s CBG push hits manure bottleneck as plants struggle to find buyersIndia’s compressed biogas expansion faces a growing hurdle as plants struggle to sell organic manure generated alongside gas, threatening p...
- Butter Recall: Miyoko’s Creamery plant-based butter pulled from stores in 10 states over contamination concerns-here's how to identify the product being recalledMiyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter has been recalled in ten US states due to contamination concerns. The FDA reporte...
- In Maryland, Smithsonian scientists planted 17,000 trees in plots with 1, 4, or 12 species; after years of monitoring, mixed forests grew faster and stored more carbonA recent investigation in Maryland reveals that forests composed of mixed species grow at a much faster rate compared to those with a singl...
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