Why slugs are so hard to control – and how scientists are working to keep them in check
It’s not just you - slugs can be a nightmare when you’re trying to grow things.
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How plants are able to remember stress without a brain
How stress leaves its mark on plants.
Fungi: the missing link in tree planting schemes
Plant the right trees in the right places – with the right fungal companions.
The sustainable vegetables that thrive on a diet of fish poo
Turns out that growing food hooked up to fish tanks is actually a pretty good idea.
How moss could help roads cope with heavy rain and reduce air pollution
Moss can absorb pollution caused by traffic and grow in thin soil.
Food and clean water start with soil biodiversity: learning more about it is urgent
Healthy soils are vital for food, biodiversity, and a healthy planet, but this below-ground world is often overlooked. The launch of the State of Knowledge of Soil Biodiversity Report highlights this.
If universities want to hit climate targets, they should use their land for carbon offsetting
New research shows that universities could offset carbon by changing some of their land to woodlands and meadows.
Why eating grass‑fed beef isn’t going to help fight climate change
Environmentally friendly beef is a myth, according to a new report.
Ukraine war: what we know so far about reports of battles being fought across the border in Russia
Early reports suggest pro-Kyiv and anti-Putin partisans have launched significant attacks on Russian soil.
Cheap plastic is flooding developing countries – we’re making new biodegradable materials to help
By combining plastic waste with durian wood sawdust, we may have found a way to slow the rise of plastic pollution in Indonesia.
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