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As Kenya’s Crops Fail, a Fight Over GMOs Rages

Faced with extreme drought, Kenya’s president approved a controversial new crop for farmers. Then the legal backlash began......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredMar 3rd, 2023

Elon Musk’s X gives up fight in Brazil, starts complying with judge’s demands

X announces reversal but must prove compliance before it can be reinstated. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) Elon Musk is apparently conceding defeat in his fight with Brazil Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Human urine could be used as eco-friendly crop fertilizer: Study

Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers—making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Several Oak Lawn HS cheerleaders attacked during halftime fight at football game: superintendent

Several Oak Lawn HS cheerleaders attacked during halftime fight at football game: superintendent.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024

It"s been a decade since 43 students disappeared in Mexico. Their parents still fight for answers

It"s been a decade since 43 students disappeared in Mexico. Their parents still fight for answers.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

How plants keep viruses from passing to their progeny

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops. The discovery could also help reduce the transmission of diseases from mothers to human children......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

How US Air Force special ops is allowing airmen the ‘freedom to fail’

How US Air Force special ops is allowing airmen the ‘freedom to fail’.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Travel photographer Austin Mann puts iPhone 16 Pro’s camera to the ultimate test

Travel photographer Austin Mann is back with an in-depth look at the new iPhone 16 Pro camera system. This year, Mann takes the iPhone 16 Pro on a journey through Kenya to test the new Camera Control, upgraded 48MP Ultra Wide sensor, new audio record.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Greenhouse gains: Cucumbers genetic upgrade through innovative pollen tech

Genetic modification in horticultural crops, particularly within the Cucurbitaceae family, is often hindered by complex tissue culture requirements and environmental pressures such as climate change. Traditional transformation techniques, like Agroba.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Measuring moon dust to fight air pollution

Moon dust, or regolith, isn't like the particles on Earth that collect on bookshelves or tabletops—it's abrasive and it clings to everything. Throughout NASA's Apollo missions to the moon, regolith posed a challenge to astronauts and valuable space.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Mickey 17 trailer: 2025 already has its first bonkers sci-fi movie

All Robert Pattinson does is die (and fight with his clone) in the first trailer for Mickey 17, the long-awaited sci-fi film from Bong Joon-Ho......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Why holding kids back fails, and what to do about it

For decades, schools have allowed children to advance to the next grade even when they're not reading at grade level. But more and more states are adopting policies to hold students back if they fail standardized tests in reading......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator

Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

An unexpected protein connection in maize growth and defense could enhance crop resilience

Maize (corn) is one of the most important staple crops in the world and has been extensively studied. Yet, many aspects of the genetic mechanisms regulating its growth and development remain unexplored......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Fungi to the rescue: South African scientists use innovative approach to protect apple trees

Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are around 4,000 species of these sap-sucking insects and about 250 are pests that can wreak havoc on crops in a garden or orchard......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Brazil"s farmers fret over fires and drought

Sugarcane farmer Marcos Meloni is still haunted by his battle last month to fight the flames on his land, as the double-edged disaster of fires and drought hits Brazil's agricultural sector hard......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Scientists discover nonstomatal control of water loss in critical crops

Scientists have discovered that certain plants can survive stressful, dry conditions by controlling water loss through their leaves without relying on their usual mechanism—tiny pores known as stomata......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Security Bite: A brief history of Apple’s legal fight with NSO

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Modified nano-sized cell particles found to boost cancer immunotherapy, reduce side effects

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to help fight cancer. This is by stimulating the immune response to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. The treatment involves using substances that bo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

"Fight is coming": UAW, VW brace for start of bargaining

Profit sharing, COLA, retirement security, affordable health care and the elimination of tiers appear to be the UAW's focus points for bargaining with VW......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

"Fight is coming:" UAW, VW brace for start of bargaining

Profit sharing, COLA, retirement security, affordable health care and the elimination of tiers appear to be the UAW's focus points for bargaining with VW......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 15th, 2024