Bumble bees astonished researchers by inventing a new way to reach a hidden reward, despite never being taught the trick. The discovery adds to growing evidence that these tiny insects are far smarter and more adaptable than once believed.
In this episode, hosts Ryan Heitman and Aaron Zych talk with Michael Massat of The Growing Place Garden Center. Michael shares his journey in the garden center industry, provides insights on consumer trends, and explains how his business adapted during COVID. We explore the importance of native plants, retail customer loyalty, knowing when to embrace trends, and provide some advice for newcomers in the horticulture industry. Chapters: Michael's Journey into Horticulture The Hands-On Approach
In this episode of the Landscape Insider podcast, Nikki Melin, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Midwest Groundcovers, shares her journey from urban forestry to leadership in the horticulture industry. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, balancing a love of plants and management, and industry collaboration. Discover her insights on leadership development, industry trends, and innovative technologies shaping the future of plant production. This is part of the "M
In this episode of Let’s Grow Together, we take a closer look at Texas native shrubs, grasses, succulents, and architectural accent plants while exploring the debate between true natives and native cultivars. Featuring perspectives from three different voices in the horticulture and landscape world, we discuss appearance, adaptability, maintenance, wildlife value, and how these plants function in modern Texas landscapes. Featured plants include Neomexicana Agave, Red Yucca, Horsetail Reed, Dwar
Welcome to the latest edition of Fiinovation CSR News Update 2026, your trusted source for the latest developments in CSR news, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, ESG, and social impact initiatives across India. In this special CSR news bulletin, we bring you a major development from Nagaland, where a significant ₹30 crore CSR funding boost is set to accelerate community development and inclusive growth. This major CSR initiative is supported by leading organizations including NHP
Ancient asteroid impacts may have done more than reshape Earth's surface—they could have helped spark life itself. New computer models show the collisions created enormous underground hydrothermal systems by cracking the planet's crust and allowing hot water to flow through it. These long-lasting, life-friendly environments may have covered much of the early Earth, turning cosmic destruction into an unexpected opportunity.
The rhythm of human laughter appears to have deep evolutionary roots shared with chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans. That ancient pattern may offer one of the clearest clues yet to how the vocal control needed for human speech gradually evolved.
A team of researchers recreated a life-size oviraptor nest to investigate how these bird-like dinosaurs incubated their eggs millions of years ago. By combining physical experiments with heat transfer simulations, they discovered that oviraptors likely relied on both their own body heat and warmth from the sun.
A New Lens on Sudan’s Recovery Agriculture in fragile and conflict-affected states is often viewed as a technical sector — a means of producing crops and earning export revenue. Yet in Sudan today, ...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding regenerative agriculture programs, promoting precision farming.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on June 25 directing federal agencies to expand support for regenerative agriculture and related farm practices.
Artificial intelligence is transforming what is possible in agriculture, but industry leaders should be wary of investing in AI without first laying the groundwork. The use cases are promising, especially for an industry navigating volatile fertilizer costs, unpredictable weather, and margins that leave little room for error. Research shows AI-enabled predictive models can improve crop…
Tiny, tooth-sized fossils have just reshaped the story of our deepest ancestry. Paleontologists have discovered the southernmost remains ever found of Purgatorius—the earliest-known relative of all primates, including humans—in Colorado’s Denver Basin. Previously thought to be confined to Montana and parts of Canada, this shrew-sized, tree-dwelling mammal now appears to have spread southward soon after the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Researchers have uncovered an unexpected antiviral defense system in sea anemones that works very differently from the one humans use. The discovery suggests evolution developed multiple ways to combat viruses, challenging long-held ideas about how animal immune systems evolved.
The world’s food systems face real and urgent challenges. These include climate change, nutrition insecurity, food safety, and unequal access to markets. Research has produced practical solutions to each of these that could benefit hundreds of millions of people. Too few are moved into widespread use.For years, the development sector has flattered itself with pilots.A new tool works in a controlled pilot, a crop variety performs well in a field trial, and a digital advisory service shows promise
The Urban Agriculture Directors Alliance held their inaugural convening March 8-9, 2026 in Austin, TX. 26 UADA members from jurisdictions across the country, plus community members from partner programs, met for two days of deep discussion and ongoing investment to embed agriculture into core city functions - agriculture that advances environmental justice and food sovereignty, especially for the most impacted communities.
Eko Prasetyo/GettyForecasters expect the El Niño now underway in the tropical Pacific to strengthen into a strong or very strong climate driver later this year. When an El Niño arrives, it reorganises rainfall patterns around the world. Parts of the Americas and east Africa tend to get heavier rain, while monsoonal rains in Asia get weaker and drier conditions settle over eastern Australia, southeast Asia, India and southern Africa. This mix of heat and disrupted water supplies could have real
SNAP food stamp fraud has nefarious terrorism links, top Agriculture watchdog warns CongressNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!A top Agriculture Department watchdog warned Congress on Thursday that fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has allowed individuals linked to terrorist groups, foreign adversaries and transnational criminal organizations to access and abuse food stamps.The hearing marked the latest push by the Trump administration and House…SNAP food stam
From Archaeopteryx then to ten thousand species now, The Story of Birds sees Brusatte skillfully and captivatingly recount another chapter of life's evolutionary history.
Researchers have discovered that beneficial soil bacteria give plants an unexpected survival advantage in salty soils. Instead of helping plants keep salt out, the microbes stimulate the production of lignin, a natural compound that strengthens roots and makes plants more resilient. Greenhouse and field tests showed healthier plants and higher yields in salty conditions. The findings could lead to bio-based treatments that help farmers grow crops on land once considered too salty for agriculture
