Making crops colorful for easier weeding by robots
To make weeding easier, scientists suggest bioengineering crops to be colorful or to have differently shaped leaves so that they can be more easily distinguished from their wild and weedy counterparts. This could involve altering the crops' genomes s.....»»
New rhizobia-diatom symbiosis solves long-standing marine mystery
Nitrogen is an essential component of all living organisms. It is also the key element controlling the growth of crops on land, as well as the microscopic oceanic plants that produce half the oxygen on our planet. Atmospheric nitrogen gas is by far t.....»»
Researchers: Heat is coming for our crops—we have to make them ready
Australia's vital agriculture sector will be hit hard by steadily rising global temperatures. Our climate is already prone to droughts and floods. Climate change is expected to supercharge this, causing sudden flash droughts, changing rainfall patter.....»»
Ninja’s Woodfire pizza oven and smoker is $100 off right now
Best Buy has an amazing offer on the Ninja Woodfire with $100 off making it the perfect time to upgrade your outdoor cooking gear......»»
Google Messages will make it easier to identify unknown numbers
An upcoming update to Google Messages will make it easier to identify unknown numbers who send you messages. The post Google Messages will make it easier to identify unknown numbers appeared first on Phandroid. Every now and then, we might.....»»
Making Makers: Building Makerspaces in K–12 Parochial Schools
Running a makerspace can be challenging and expensive, but schools that do so often see rewards in increased student engagement, collaboration, and enthusiasm for problem solving. The post Making Makers: Building Makerspaces in K–12 Parochial Scho.....»»
Physicist achieve milestone in quantum simulation with circular Rydberg qubits
A team of researchers from the 5th Institute of Physics at the University of Stuttgart is making important progress in the field of quantum simulation and quantum computing based on Rydberg atoms by overcoming a fundamental limitation: the limited li.....»»
Limited adaptability is making freshwater bacteria vulnerable to climate change
Freshwater bacteria with small genomes frequently undergo prolonged periods of adaptive stagnation. Based on genomic analyses of samples from Lake Zurich and other European lakes, researchers at the University of Zurich have uncovered specific evolut.....»»
12 Best World of Warcraft Addons to Improve Your Gaming Experience
Addons have become an integral part of World of Warcraft, making gameplay way easier and smoother for many players over the years. But for newbies or casuals unfamiliar with this aspect of the game, it can feel daunting and overwhelming to get starte.....»»
Rivian"s Q1 net loss widens to $1.45B as Illinois plant retools for lower-cost EVs
CEO RJ Scaringe said Rivian had successfully retooled its Normal factory with new robots and new parts suppliers to cut costs and increase line speed. He declined to comment on reported talks with Apple Inc......»»
Sneaking science into Borderlands: Inside the game inside a game
A key to its success? Making a game that didn't look like it involved biology. Enlarge / Line up those colors and close those gaps... for science! In 2020, a new minigame appeared in the video game Borderlands 3, locate.....»»
Microsoft launches AI chatbot for spies
Air-gapping GPT-4 model on secure network won't prevent it from potentially making things up. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft has introduced a GPT-4-based generative AI model designed specifically for US intelli.....»»
Global meta-analysis quantifies benefits of cover crop use
For years, both scientists and farmers have debated whether the use of cover crops—plants used to cover the ground after harvesting of main crops—have a positive or negative impact on subsequent crop yield. Hundreds of studies have been performed.....»»
New patent for bio-based polymer to be used in piezoelectric devices
UD engineers are the lead inventors on a new patent for making piezoelectric devices, such as sensors and actuators, using Nodax, a biodegradable, bio-based polymer......»»
The new iPad Pro would be perfect, if only it were a Mac
The new M4 iPad Pro and its OLED display makes me envious as a Mac user. And it feels like Apple is making me wait for the perfect Mac gaming machine......»»
Non-governmental organizations raise concerns about child abuse reporting
Community organizations making child welfare reports to Oranga Tamariki say it's not uncommon to be met with delayed decisions or silence, even on high-risk cases, a new Otago study has found......»»
What makes people tick environmentally?
Research from the University of Canterbury explores the crucial role emotions play in behavior change and decision-making when acting sustainably......»»
Self-critical perfectionism gnaws on students" well-being already in lower secondary school, says study
Young people's perfectionism is manifested as concern over their competence and fear of making mistakes......»»
How to trade in Manor Lords
Trading is essential in Manor Lords for making sure your early town has adequate supplies, but other traders will be scarce until you do a few things first......»»
This 58-inch 4K TV is discounted to $258, and it’s selling fast
Walmart has a great discount on the Hisense 58-inch R6 4K TV making it an unmissable deal for many......»»
Identifying priorities to leverage smart digital technologies for sustainable crop production
Drones monitoring fields for weeds and robots targeting and treating crop diseases may sound like science fiction but is actually happening already, at least on some experimental farms. Researchers from the PhenoRob Cluster of Excellence at the Unive.....»»