A new study predicts that African gemsbok, well adapted to arid conditions, may expand across the US southwest under climate change, threatening native wildlife and resources. The spread of gemsbok could lead to diet overlap with domestic and native species, diminishing food reserves and exacerbating drought stress.
A competition among biologists has identified 20 crayfish species with sizes larger than the rest, with the largest measuring 86.6mm. The findings suggest North American crayfish may be limited by their physiology, rather than environmental factors, sparking further research into their body size.
Agricultural Injury Dashboard is an interactive platform developed by U of I researchers to track and analyze ag injuries in the US. The dashboard provides customizable information on agricultural injuries, including cause, type, location, and victim demographics.
Researchers found high annual agro-dealer entry and exit rates, more than double typical turnover rates in low-income countries. Optimistic entrepreneurs, educated in agriculture, enter the market with long-term intent but exit due to strong competition.
A study found that infants expect caregivers to comfort crying babies, and that this expectation is associated with the mental health of mothers. Infants as young as 6 months old showed surprise when caregivers ignored their crying, but not when they were comforted.
A new analysis from the University of Illinois suggests that tree cavities can stay cooler than the outside air, providing crucial thermal protection for animals. The study finds that tree cavities can buffer animals from temperature extremes, including hot and cold days, and offers insights into forest management decisions worldwide.
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines how a firstborn son impacts childbearing women's and mothers-in-law's mental health. The research found mother-in-laws experience a 15% lower risk of depression or anxiety when their daughter-in-law has a firstborn son, while daughters-in-law face increased stress as...
A new study by University of Illinois scientists reveals critically low genetic variation in one of the country's primary breeding stocks for corn, specifically grain yield in intermediate-maturity hybrids. This finding poses a significant threat to maize breeders' ability to develop high-yielding hybrids under future climate challenges.
A simulation study from the University of Illinois suggests that winter canola can increase overall productivity by 18% while maintaining stable greenhouse gas intensity. The diversified system also improves net ecosystem carbon balance, with benefits increasing over time.