Best Leaf Blower
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Hungry caterpillars an underappreciated driver of carbon emissions
A study led by the University of Cambridge has found that periodic mass outbreaks of leaf-munching caterpillars can improve the water quality of nearby lakes—but may also increase the lakes' carbon dioxide emissions......»»
One of Facebook"s Earliest Investors Says People Have Lost Trust in Company
Facebook has lost people's trust "for good reasons" and isn't responding well to whistle-blower claims that the social-media giant prioritizes profit over user safety, according to one of its earliest investors, Reid Hoffman. Bloomberg: "I'm disappoi.....»»
Gasoline-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers to be banned under new California law
Law targets small engines, which can pollute more than passenger vehicles. Enlarge (credit: Aleksandr Potashev / iStock) Gasoline-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers will soon be a thing of the past in California. Gov. Gavin.....»»
California To Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers and Mowers
"California will soon ban the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers," reports the Associated Press, calling it "a move aimed at curbing emissions from a category of small engines on pace to produce more pollution each year than passeng.....»»
Bacteria enters through natural openings at edges of corn leaves to cause Goss"s wilt
Goss's bacterial wilt and leaf blight is one of the most damaging diseases affecting corn. The most effective way to control this disease is to plant corn varieties that are resistant to the disease. In other words, growers avoid the disease by growi.....»»
World"s first discovery of liquid directional steering on a bio-inspired surface
Inspired by a kind of tree leaf, scientists at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) discovered that the spreading direction of different liquids deposited on the same surface can be steered, solving a challenge that has remained for over two centurie.....»»
Sunlight drives leaf mass area based on spectral composition
Plant leaves is the main organ that converts inorganic carbon into organic carbon. Leaf mass area (the leaf mass per unit area, LMA) characterizes the morphological, physiological and biochemical functions of the leaves, as well as the functions and.....»»
Deciphering how light controls stomatal production in plants
NUS biologists have discovered the mechanism of how light regulates stomatal production on the leaf surface, a process critical for the adaptation and fitness of plants......»»
Stone tool tells the story of Neanderthal hunting
65,000 years ago Neanderthal from the Swabian Jura hunted horses and reindeer with hafted leaf-shaped stone points. A newly discovered leaf point from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hohle Fels Cave documents the evolution of hunting. A team under.....»»
Molecular connections from plants to fungi to ants
Leaf-cutter ants tend gardens of fungi that efficiently deconstruct plant biomass. This process converts lipids in the leaves into lipids the ants can use. Lipids in these gardens are an energy source, a component of cells, and a chemical for communi.....»»
Trace fossils, the most inconspicuous bite-sized window into ancient worlds
“One animal could have made thousands of traces during its lifetime, but only left one skeleton." Enlarge / It may not look like much, but you can actually learn a lot from a fossilized leaf that preserves insect damage. (credit: Donovan et. a.....»»
Tree choices important for addressing climate change
Tree species in Africa's upland mountain rainforests can adapt both photosynthesis and leaf metabolism to warming. But the ability to do so varies from species to species, according to studies from a new doctoral dissertation......»»
Best Leaf Blower
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Wheat hybrid necrosis gene Ne2 provides leaf rust resistance and valuable for breeding new cultivars
Leaf rust caused by Puccinia triticina Eriks. (Pt) is a destructive foliar disease that threatens world wheat production. Breeding and deployment of resistant cultivars are the most profitable and environmental friendly method to prevent disease loss.....»»
Gold leaf could help diagnose viral infections in low-resource settings
Gold leaf -- gold metal hammered into thin sheets -- is used by artists and crafters to gild picture frames, artwork and clothing. Despite its luxurious appearance, the material is affordable and available at most craft stores. Now, researchers have.....»»
Flexible diet may help leaf-eating lemurs resist deforestation
Fruits and veggies are good for you and if you are a lemur, they may even help mitigate the effects of habitat loss......»»
Plant gene found in insect, shields it from leaf toxins
Millions of years ago, aphid-like insects called whiteflies incorporated a portion of DNA from plants into their genome. A Chinese research team, publishing March 25th in the journal Cell, reveals that whiteflies use this stolen gene to degrade commo.....»»
Nissan Finds a Second Use For Old LEAF Batteries
An anonymous reader quotes a report from SlashGear: Nissan has found a second-life for old LEAF batteries inside mobile machines that help workers at Nissan factories worldwide. The old batteries are being used in automated guided vehicles or AGVs us.....»»
Oakland Bans Leaf Blowers, Trimmers and Other Lawn Equipment That Rely on Combustion Engines
Oakland has banned the use of leaf blowers, trimmers and other lawn equipment that rely on combustion engines, citing health and climate change concerns. From a report: The city says that the "significant health hazards" to users and residents from t.....»»
Toro acquires robotic tractor/snow blower maker, Left Hand Robotics
Toro this week announced its intentions to acquire Left Hand Robotics. The Colorado-based startup (not to be confused with Righthand Robotics) is a natural fit for the lawn mowing giant, as the producer of the RT-1000, an autonomous system capable of.....»»