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Butterfly Emperor faces the threat from humans
Biology

Butterfly Emperor faces the threat from humans

For many butterflies, finding a place to stay and rest is not easy. Deforestation, drought, and global temperature changes are greatly affecting their habitats.

December 17, 2018
Giant grass threatens America
Biology

Giant grass threatens America

An agricultural group in the United States will ask the US government to approve the use of Agent Orange to destroy giant pollen grass, a plant that is growing very stro…

December 17, 2018
Beetle - a solution to kill weeds
Biology

Beetle - a solution to kill weeds

Under the auspices of the British Biotechnology and Research Council (BBSRC) in collaboration with the French National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), scienti…

December 17, 2018
From auxin growth stimulant to herbicide
Biology

From auxin growth stimulant to herbicide

In nature, auxin is the hormone that helps plants grow. However, when synthesized into other substances, including herbicides, auxin can be harmful to humans.

December 17, 2018
Sex-killing herbicides of male frogs
Animal world

Sex-killing herbicides of male frogs

Common insecticides, such as herbicides atrazin, can cause the male frog's sex change into female frogs to reproduce normally.

December 16, 2018
Herbicides alter global ecosystems
Environment

Herbicides alter global ecosystems

Research in a laboratory in Germany shows that using pesticides or herbicides can harm organisms more than people know.

December 16, 2018
Genetically modified food in Vietnam ever since?
Medicine - Health

Genetically modified food in Vietnam ever since?

Perhaps never before has the problem of genetically modified food become hot today, especially when there are always conflicting opinions about the effect of this food o…

December 15, 2018