Millipedes may have been crawling across Earth's landscapes nearly 460 million years ago, long before vertebrates ventured onto land. A new study finally completes their evolutionary family tree, revealing surprising clues about these ancient ecosystem engineers and their early chemical defenses.
Parrots may be doing more than just repeating words—they may actually use names. By analyzing hundreds of recordings from pet parrots, researchers found evidence that many birds use specific names to identify particular people, animals, and even individual companions. Some parrots appeared to refer to someone who wasn’t present, while others used names in creative ways, such as saying their own name to grab attention.
One of the most celebrated claims about Yellowstone’s wolves is facing a major challenge. Scientists say the study behind the famous trophic cascade story relied on flawed methods that overstated the ecological impact of wolf recovery. Their reanalysis found no evidence for a dramatic, park-wide surge in willow growth. Instead, the effects appear smaller and vary from place to place.
A newly identified crocodile species nicknamed “Lucy’s hunter” prowled Ethiopia’s rivers when Lucy’s species walked the Earth more than 3 million years ago. The giant predator was likely the most dangerous animal in the ecosystem and may have regularly hunted early human relatives.
Take a listen to Mike Bove, Head Golf Professional and Jeff Jones, Assistant Director of Agronomy, as they talk about Phase 2 of the Summer Agronomy Cultural Practices on Fazio II.
Jeff Tkach, CEO of Rodale Institute and author of The Farm Is Here, is a leading voice in regenerative organic agriculture ...
Many consumers assume that food labeled organic is grown without pesticides. The reality is more nuanced. Organic farmers can ...
A spectacular fossil fish discovered on a remote cliff in New Zealand nearly 30 years ago has finally revealed its full story thanks to an unexpected discovery: the original collector’s long-lost field notebooks. The 1.2-meter fossil, preserved in stunning three-dimensional detail, belonged to an ancient tarpon-like predator that cruised New Zealand waters about 55 million years ago.
Researchers in South Korea have recreated the legendary “sea silk” once prized by emperors, using fibers from a clam cultivated in Korean coastal waters. They discovered that its famous golden shine comes from tiny protein structures that reflect light rather than from pigments or dyes. Because the color is built into the fiber’s structure, it can remain vibrant for centuries.
Arizona Farm Bureau Education is using virtual reality technology to help students and communities experience agriculture in an entirely new way by bringing farms, ranches, and food production directly into the classroom. From learning where food comes from to exploring modern farming practices, VR is helping connect the next generation to Arizona agriculture like never before. #ArizonaAg #AgEducation #VirtualReality #FutureOfAg #ArizonaFarmBureau
Foot and mouth disease is common in South Africa’s wildlife reserves. There are constant efforts to make sure it doesn’t spread to farmed animals. But since 2019 the country has seen repeated outbreaks on farms. In 2026 the country’s R80 billion (US$5 billion) beef industry faced a crisis as unchecked outbreaks spread to all provinces. This caused a 26% drop in exports of beef in 2025, heavily affecting trade with China in particular. The lack of a mandatory, nationwide system to trace diseases
A potentially dangerous tapeworm linked to severe, cancer-like disease has now been found in the Pacific Northwest, marking its first detection in wild animals along the U.S. West Coast. Researchers discovered the parasite, Echinococcus multilocularis, in 37% of coyotes tested around Puget Sound—a surprisingly high rate for a region where it had never been reported until recently.
For nearly 700 years, Indigenous hunters repeatedly used a bison kill site in central Montana—then suddenly stopped, even though bison were still abundant. Researchers uncovered evidence that recurring, decades-long droughts likely made the site less practical by reducing access to the water needed to process large numbers of animals. At the same time, hunting groups were shifting toward larger, more coordinated operations that required dependable resources and specialized locations.
Hosts Ryan Heitman and Aaron Zych interview 2025 Landscape Illinois Person of the Year, Steve Worth of Kankakee Nursery. The industry veteran shares his journey in the nursery business, discusses long-term planning, company culture, and the future of horticulture from the perspective of a business that spans four generations. Learn from his experiences and gain valuable tips on growth, succession, and industry trends. Chapters: Introduction and Guest Background Early Career and Family Business
Agriculture Technology Transition Assessment: Evaluating Developments, Achievements, and Future Prospects, 2010-2020 and 2020-2030The agriculture technology transition assessment market has experienced rapid growth and innovation over the past decade, driven by advancements in precision farming, smart livestock management, and sustainable practices.
Agriculture in India- History, Types, Importance, Problems and ScopeAgriculture in India remains the backbone of the Indian economy, contributing around 18% to the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA). It leads to mass employment, rural employment support, and makes India a global expert leader due to large amounts of production.Read more- https://www.vajiraoinstitute.com/upsc-ias-current-affairs/agriculture-in-india.aspx
Some farms are looking at how best to use their lights at night. MillaF/ShutterstockGrowing evidence suggests that excessive outdoor lighting at night may be harming wildlife.For generations, rural communities worked to the rhythms of daylight and darkness. Today, the amount of harsh light switched on at nightime is having profound consequences for many living things.Agricultural properties are often remote and vulnerable to equipment or livestock theft. In response, many landowners have now ins
Researchers propose that tiny mineral nanoparticles may have been the hidden engines that transformed Earth’s early chemistry into the first building blocks of life. By acting as natural catalysts and energy processors, these “nanozymes” could help explain how lifeless matter gradually became living systems.
A groundbreaking new connectome maps every neural connection in an adult fruit fly’s central nervous system, creating an unprecedented view of how the brain and body work together. The findings suggest that complex behaviors emerge from distributed local circuits rather than a single central controller, offering new clues about intelligence, movement, and brain function.
Earth’s earliest animals may have held evolution back because they reproduced asexually, creating low-competition communities that changed very little over time. When environmental pressures pushed them toward sexual reproduction, biodiversity exploded and evolution accelerated dramatically.
