A natural alternative to pesticides may be hiding in a misunderstood plant compound—but it could come at an environmental cost. For years, scientists knew little about isoprene, a natural chemical ...
A new method to capture carbon dioxide from the air has been developed at the University of Helsinki's chemistry department. The CO 2 captured by the compound can be released by heating the compound ...
Isoprene triggers a hormonal defense in plants, making them less digestible to insects. This research paves the way for crops engineered to naturally repel pests, reducing the need for chemical ...