A mathematical approach to protecting endangered plants
In a new study published in the journal Ecological Modelling, a team of researchers led by Benito Chen-Charpentier, professor of mathematics at The University of Texas at Arlington, devises a mathematical model to calculate the minimum habitat size f.....»»
Tiny tropical puddle frogs show that protecting genetic variation is essential for animals to survive the climate crisis
Scientists have studied puddle frogs to identify genetic variation hotspots and places where the climate crisis could wipe out populations too homogenous to adapt......»»
Maker Spotlight: Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is currently based in Oakland Ca. The artists utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and 3D printing, create a unique approach to sculpture making ..Michael.....»»
Stellantis-backed battery maker ACC halts plans for German, Italian plants
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the automaker is adjusting its investment plans to the pace of EV growth amid slowing sales of the vehicles and the need to reduce battery costs......»»
Economic integration is a major leveler for Quebecers" immigration preferences, study shows
Canada's points-based immigration system, which prioritizes work skills over country of origin, has defined its approach to welcoming new arrivals since its implementation in 1967. This is also true in Quebec, which, unique among Canadian provinces,.....»»
Study shows climate change boosts olive tree-devouring bacteria in the Mediterranean
Xylella fastidiosa, the deadly disease-causing bacterium that has already wiped out millions of plants of emblematic Mediterranean crops, like grapevines, olive-trees and almond-trees, by clogging their ducts and plant tissues, will get a boost from.....»»
Australia"s "learning by doing" approach to managing large mines is failing the environment
High-profile legal disputes, such as the current case between coal giant Adani and the Queensland government, show Australia's approach to managing large mining projects is flawed......»»
Researchers discover disordered clock protein that sheds new light on circadian rhythms
Circadian clocks, which drive circadian rhythms, are entwined with many essential systems in living things including plants, fungi, insects, and even humans. Because of this, disruptions to our circadian clocks are linked to higher disease rates in h.....»»
Is seeing believing? Not really, so animal welfare campaigns should take a different approach
Social justice movements often allude to the idea that "seeing is believing," meaning that if people are exposed to a given injustice, political transformation will follow......»»
Scientists discover key nutrients that help plants beat the heat
Global temperatures are on the rise, with experts projecting an increase of 2.7°F by 2050. Because plants cannot regulate their own temperatures, they are especially sensitive to these temperature changes......»»
Apple touts Mac battery life and performance in new videos: ‘There’s nothing like Mac’
Apple is out with three new YouTube videos today, touting the Mac and the “power of Apple silicon.” The 30-second ads take a dramatic approach toward highlighting MacBook battery life and multitasking capabilities. more….....»»
20 free cybersecurity tools you might have missed
Free, open-source cybersecurity tools have become indispensable to protecting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. These tools are created through collaborative and transparent efforts, making them affordable an.....»»
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New Jersey plans to drop the bald eagle from its endangered species list
New Jersey proposed Monday removing the bald eagle from its endangered species list, citing a rebound since more than four decades ago, when a single nesting pair in a remote county was the only of its kind in the state......»»
Centering relationships between people and place: A critical step towards improving science"s contributions to society
Slowing down the pace may not be common in academia, but it could lead to better science to support our planet through the current climate, biodiversity and social justice crises. This is one approach suggested by a diverse group of marine conservati.....»»
Genetic editing of ideal small grain size genes enables fully mechanized hybrid rice breeding
In a study published in Nature Plants, Prof. Li Yunhai from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Profs. Zhu Xudong and Wang Yuexing from the China National Rice Research Institute have iden.....»»
New mathematical framework sheds light on how cells communicate to form an embryo
Biological processes depend on puzzle pieces coming together and interacting. Under specific conditions, these interactions can create something new without external input. This is called self-organization, as seen in a school of fish or a flock of b.....»»
Hunting for edible plants with London"s urban foragers
Kenneth Greenway is inundated with requests for the foraging courses that he runs at the Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park in east London......»»
Researcher creates mathematical models to advance smart polymer materials
Guido Kusters created mathematical models to aid in the development of smart polymers, and he defended his Ph.D. thesis cum laude at the Eindhoven University of Technology Department of Applied Physics and Science Education on May 29......»»
New photonic crystal approach can enable sensitive and affordable detection of biomarkers
Biomarkers are small molecules of interest to researchers, because they can indicate underlying diseases, often even before symptoms even appear. However, detecting these markers can be challenging as they are often present in very low quantities, es.....»»
Tracing the evolution of ferns" surprisingly sweet defense strategy
Plants and the animals that eat them have evolved together in fascinating ways, creating a dynamic interplay of survival strategies. Many plants have developed physical and chemical defenses to fend off herbivores. A well-known strategy in flowering.....»»