Decades of field research at both poles has given soil scientists James Bockheim a front-row seat on climate change.

A CALS partnership engages Native American kids in science by integrating indigenous knowledge into teaching and learning

1. It is the stuff of life for monarch butterflies. Monarchs lay their eggs on milkweed, and milkweed leaves serve as nearly the sole food […]

1. What is it? Gluten is a substance composed of two proteins—gliadin and glutenin—that are found in the endosperm (inner part of a grain) of […]

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Nutritionist Sherry Tanumihardjo works around the world to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin A.

Master Gardener Volunteers bring expertise and the joy of growing to diverse people and projects around the state.

CALS researchers are leading a far-reaching effort to gather information about greenhouse gases related to dairy—and to give farmers and other industry professionals the tools they need to reduce them.

For decades DNA has stood in the spotlight of biological research. But scientists at CALS and across campus have also long been intrigued
by its chemical cousin, RNA—and are working to shed light on a surprisingly versatile molecule that holds great promise for human health.

A memory many of us cherish is the sense we had as young people that the world was wide open for our exploration. The CALS […]

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