Biogeography

Weed Science Society of America Announces 2012 Winners in Annual Awards Program

7 Feb 2012

Innovators from government, academia and private industry are recognized for their impact on the weed science profession.Lawrence, KS (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 This week the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) honored more than two dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science. The awards were presented during the organization’s annual meeting, held this ...

“A Body, Not Just a Brain�: An Interview with Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg

2 Feb 2012

On a frosty December morning over winter break, I spoke with Jonathan Meiburg about the new record, his experience working with Wye Oak’s Andy Stack for a Whitney Museum exhibit, and the effortless beauty of birds. Continue reading →

Viruses con bacteria into working for them

26 Jan 2012

( Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ) MIT researchers have discovered that certain photosynthetic ocean bacteria need to beware of viruses bearing gifts. These viruses are really con artists carrying genetic material taken from their previous bacterial hosts that tricks the new host into using its own machinery to activate the genes, a ...