Fact Check: CO2 does help plants grow, but it is still bad for global warming

The use of extra carbon dioxide (CO2) in commercial greenhouses to aid plant growth is being touted online to falsely imply climate-change warnings are a “scam”. Read More

Artificial intelligence helps scientists engineer plants to fight climate change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has declared that removing carbon from the atmosphere is now essential to fighting climate change and limiting global temperature rise. To support ... Read More

Discovery of mechanism plants use to change seed oil could impact industrial, food oils

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of oil biosynthesis and found a way to genetically engineer a type of test plant to more efficiently produce different kinds of seed oil that it otherwise ... Read More

Vast DNA tree of life for plants revealed by global science team using 1.8 billion letters of genetic code

A new paper published today (April 24) in the journal Nature by an international team of 279 scientists led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew presents the most up-to-date understanding of the ... Read More

Plant science research paves the way for deeper understanding of how the plant immune system functions

Smith, Ph.D. at the Danforth Plant Science Center and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are conducting pioneering work to discover how plants transmit information, important molecules, and ... Read More

Check the science first: Those viral TikTok gardening hacks could actually kill your plant

TikTok may not be the best source for gardening tips. In fact, some of the most viral hacks could do more harm than good to your plants. Read More

World’s oases threatened by desertification, even as humans expand them

Oases are important habitats and water sources for dryland regions, sustaining 10% of the world’s population despite taking up about 1.5% of land area. But in many places, climate change and ... Read More

Waverly-Shell Rock updating high school bathrooms, elevator for ADA-compliance

The Board of Education approved a $985,305 project to upgrade the high school’s bathrooms and elevator to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read More

Current Events And Breaking News

"The current enforced censorship has undermined confidence in public health and continues to pose a serious threat to public health and safety. Censorship kills confidence, destroys trust, costs lives ... Read More

Waterloo school board split on joining risk pool for utility services

The Board of Education Monday approved participation in a program that could cost Waterloo Community Schools more than what is required for utilities. Read More

Ruling: Iowa state auditor must provide more evidence to justify withholding emails

The state auditor's office must do more to justify its decision to withhold from public release emails between his office and two journalists, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled. Read More

Registration now open for Muscatine's adult volleyball league

This summer, local volleyball enthusiasts will once again be able to take to the sand courts and have some fun while showing off their skills. Recently, the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department ... Read More