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.