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The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

At a conference in Boston, the nation’s scientists commiserated and strategized as funding cuts and federal layoffs throw their world into turmoil. By Raymond Zhong The Trump administration ...

New filings show Southern Company is seeking to extend the life of three coal-fired power plants representing approximately 8 ...

Purdue football defensive coordinator Mike Scherer on Boilers, history with Barry Odom The new Boilermaker defensive coordinator took part in a Q&A with media members via Zoom on Feb. 13. Sam King ...

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Feb. 11, 2025 — Colorado's forests store a massive amount of carbon, but dying trees -- mostly due to insects and disease -- have caused the state's forests to emit more carbon than they ...