Harnessing AI and advanced imaging for precision plant stress management
Plant phenotyping is key to improving crop production, especially as global food demands rise. Recent advances in AI and imaging sensor technologies offer promising methods for early and accurate plant stress detection, overcoming the limitations of.....»»
How DHX9 stress granules protect daughter cells from UV-induced RNA damage
During the process of cell division, new daughter cells inherit a mix of genetic material and other molecules from their mother cells. This inheritance includes both beneficial components, which can help them for a robust start in life, and potential.....»»
Wind and wave observations reveal the seasonal variations in wave-induced stress over global ocean
Recently, a study by Ph.D. student Jing Ren from Ocean University of China and Associate Prof. Sheng Chen and Prof. Fangli Qiao from First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources was published in Science China Earth Sciences......»»
Study: No, an anti-racist program in schools doesn"t stress out kids
A new study of how high school students respond to a program designed to increase the frequency and quality of conversations about race in school finds that the anti-racist intervention did not cause stress or feelings of alienation among study parti.....»»
Root phenotyping research: Automated total root length estimation from in situ images without segmentation
Climate change stresses severely limit crop yields, with root traits playing a vital role in stress tolerance, thus highlighting the importance of root phenotyping for crop improvement. Recent advances in image-based root phenotyping, particularly th.....»»
The Great Barrier Reef"s latest bout of bleaching is the fifth in eight summers—the corals now have almost no reprieve
For the fifth time in just the past eight summers—2016, 2017, 2020, 2022 and now 2024—huge swathes of the Great Barrier Reef are experiencing extreme heat stress that has triggered yet another episode of mass coral bleaching......»»
Meta"s lost revenue is a huge hit for public interest journalism in Australia, which was already reeling from cutbacks
Public interest journalism was already under significant stress in Australia. And now the pressure is ratcheting up even further......»»
Record Labels: ‘Hisses & Crackles’ Are No License to Copy & Digitize Old Records
Record labels have responded to Internet Archive's motion to dismiss 'expired' ‘Great 78 Project‘ copyright infringement claims. The music companies, including UMG and Sony, counter the statute of limitations argument. In addition, they stress th.....»»
Plant growth regulators" impact on creeping bentgrass during heat, salt and combined stress
A recent study by scientists at Ohio State University sheds light on the intricate relationship between plant growth regulators and the resilience of creeping bentgrass under varying environmental stressors such as heat stress and salt stress......»»
Stress of being outed to parents and caregivers: What are the mental health consequences?
In 2023, lawmakers across the U.S. introduced a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Although the 2024 legislative session has just begun, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is already tracking 429 bills, a figure on pace to surpass 2023 number.....»»
A Step-By-Step Guide: How To Forward An Entire Text Conversation On Android
In our busy lives, communication is key. Whether you’re talking to a family member about the day’s plans or updating a co-worker on relevant information, keeping everyone on the same page can save you undue stress. Technology, on the other hand,.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of geraniol: A key to enhanced disease resistance in tea plants
Geraniol contributes to the floral scent of tea (Camellia sinensis) and is abundant in tea plants, yet its biosynthesis and role in stress responses remain unclear......»»
Research confirms exogenous methyl jasmonate can enhance tomato resistance
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is the most widely cultivated and consumed horticultural crop. At present, saline-alkali is an important abiotic stress source that affects tomato production. Exogenous methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can enhance the resistan.....»»
Mindfulness at work protects against stress and burnout, study finds
A new study has revealed that employees who are more mindful in the digital workplace are better protected against stress, anxiety and overload......»»
How the Apple Watch helped a tech worker reprioritize his mental health
A new story shared by a tech worker shows how the Apple Watch can shine a light on chronic workplace stress and the importance of taking your mental health seriously.When Sharath Seeram, a 25-year-old developer from Bengaluru, started getting heart r.....»»
Researcher: A long voyage to Mars in a confined space could raise stress levels and make the journey more challenging
Within the next few decades, NASA aims to land humans on the moon, set up a lunar colony and use the lessons learned to send people to Mars as part of its Artemis program......»»
Study: Gardening good for the soul, until the pressure grows
What if one of the things known for helping and reducing stress and anxiety, becomes such a commitment, it leads to burn-out?.....»»
The Oura Ring showed me how months of stress destroyed my sleep
The Oura Ring showed me how stress ruined my sleep, and prompted me to take action. It also made me realize too much data isn't always a good thing......»»
Metals could reveal corals" past lives
Coral reefs worldwide face dire threats from ocean warming, increasing acidification, pollution, and other stressors. Understanding how corals respond to stress and how they evolved along with their environments is critical for designing intervention.....»»
Endosomal stress, a newly defined organelle stress, induces inflammation via ubiquitin signaling
The endosome is an essential organelle located at the center of membrane traffic and mainly sorts plasma membrane proteins internalized by endocytosis in cooperation with ubiquitination, especially lysine-63-linked polyubiquitin chains (K63 ubiquitin.....»»