Blazing fires, biblical floods and catastrophic storms are becoming more common, but they could be just a taste of things to come. Scientists say our planet is heading toward a number of climate tipping points that could lead to irreversible changes to where we all live. From the Antarctic ice cap to the Amazon rainforest, … Read more
CNN — Blazing fires, biblical floods and catastrophic storms are becoming more common, but they could be just a taste of things to come. Scientists say our planet is heading toward a number of climate tipping points that could lead to irreversible changes to where we all live. From the Antarctic ice cap to the … Read more
UF chemists discover new natural compound Per Lauren Barnett October 24, 2023 A team of UF chemists has revealed a previously unknown natural compound as well as an entirely new family of enzymes. This discovery offers insights into the intricate processes that govern natural substances. It increases our understanding of how complex molecules are made … Read more
Over tens of thousands of years, evolution has shaped tomatoes through natural mutations. Then, humans appeared. For centuries, we have bred and chosen tomatoes with our favorite characteristics. Today, CRISPR genome editing allows us to make new mutations in crops that further improve traits. However, individual mutations, whether natural or engineered, do not work alone. … Read more