Research Articles
The Silent Language of Plants: How Whole-Plant Phenomics is Decoding Nature's Secrets
Discover how whole-plant phenomics is revolutionizing agriculture by decoding plant communication through AI, sensors, and advanced imaging technologies.
The Silent Invader: Unmasking Soybean White Mold in the Sanjiang Plain
Understanding the biological characteristics of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, the devastating fungal pathogen threatening soybean production in China's Sanjiang Plain.
From Classroom to Field: The Student Scientists Reimagining Plant Ecology
Discover how adaptable course-based research projects are transforming plant ecology education, turning students into active field researchers.
Forest Watersheds in a Changing Climate: A Tale of Two Ecosystems
Comparative analysis of hydrologic responses of tropical and temperate deciduous watershed ecosystems to climate change
The Double-Edged Helix: Genetic Engineering and the Weight of Social Responsibility
Exploring the social responsibilities and potential pitfalls of genetic engineering, framed around the idea of consequences worse than the disease.
The Great Skin Barrier Debate: Can a Positive Charge Outperform a Negative One?
Exploring the science behind cationic vs anionic emulsions in skincare and their effects on skin barrier protection and hydration.
Clear Waters, Winter 2018: The Unseen Science of Final Settling Tanks
Explore the fascinating science behind final settling tanks in wastewater treatment, where geometry, solids properties, and hydraulic loading determine clean water success.
Nature's Pharmacy: The Hidden Healing Power in a Mango Tree
Discover how scientists are validating traditional medicine by proving mango stem bark contains powerful antimicrobial compounds through phytochemical screening.
The Secret Life of Phosphorus: Unlocking the Hidden Vault in Our Soil
Discover how groundbreaking science is learning to talk to soil, harnessing natural processes to release phosphorus already present and secure our global food future.
The Secret in Deer Blood: Nature's Genetic Balancing Act
Exploring the fascinating phenomenon of beta-hemoglobin heterozygosity in white-tailed deer and its evolutionary significance