Extremophiles: Life in Extreme Conditions Extremophiles are the superheroes of the microbial world. These organisms find a ...

We describe the general background and the recent advances in research on underwater photosynthesis of leaf segments, whole communities, and plant dominated aquatic ecosystems and present contemporary ...

Background: Drought-resistant varieties are an important way to address the conflict between wheat’s high water demand and the scarcity of water resources in the North China Plain (NCP). Drought ...

A GDE which uses groundwater after it has been discharged to the surface. This includes all groundwater-fed surface water bodies, such as rivers, wetlands, lakes and springs. This definition refers ...

Cellular imaging encompasses the techniques that allow the detection and analysis of cellular organelles and macromolecules. Cellular imaging observations are obtained using light-based or ...

In the spirit of a refreshed approach to alcohol, why not embrace a new curiosity when it comes to wine? The Independent’s wine columnist Rosamund Hall lines up four spectacular choices ...