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Blueprint reveals how plants build a sugar transport lane

A tiny region at the root tip has been found to be responsible for orchestrating the growth and development of the complex network of vascular tissues that transport sugars through plant roots......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 23rd, 2021

Light momentum turns pure silicon from an indirect to a direct bandgap semiconductor

UC Irvine-led research reveals that the optical properties of materials can be dramatically enhanced—not by changing the materials themselves, but by giving the light new properties......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News2 hr. 2 min. ago

Stellantis taking heat from dealers, UAW amid EV push

As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it's facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News2 hr. 34 min. ago

Physicist reveals tailwind has negligible effect on cycling speed

Within the cycling realm, "to Everest" involves riding up and down the same mountain until your ascents total the elevation of Mt. Everest—8,848 meters......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 34 min. ago

Study reveals gender gap in ecology research

Women working in the field of ecology contribute overproportionately to research output, as shown by a recent study that reveals facets of gender bias in the context of scientific publications that have received little attention until now......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 34 min. ago

New database covers distribution and evolutionary history of megadiverse flowering plant family on isolated islands

Asteraceae, a family of flowering plants, are the most diverse group of flowering plants in the world. This plant family comprises about 34,000 species. An international research team with the participation of the University of Göttingen has now com.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 34 min. ago

Plants could still grow well under alien skies

Photosynthesis changed Earth in powerful ways. When photosynthetic organisms appeared, it led to the Great Oxygenation Event. That allowed multicellular life to evolve and resulted in the ozone layer. Life could venture onto land, protected from the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 34 min. ago

Forever chemicals persist through waste incineration, researcher finds

PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," present in municipal solid waste can survive the high temperatures of waste incineration and continue to spread into the environment via residues from waste-to-energy plants......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 2 min. ago

Researchers build AI model database to find new alloys for nuclear fusion facilities

A study led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory details how artificial intelligence researchers have created an AI model to help identify new alloys used as shielding for housing fusion applications components in a nuclear fus.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 2 min. ago

Exploring the interplay between phosphate signaling and jasmonate pathways in tea plants

Catechins, the key active components in tea, are known for their protective effects against conditions like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. However, their biosynthesis is highly sensitive to environmental factors, particularly phosphat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 2 min. ago

Cooler heads prevail: New research reveals best way to prevent dogs from overheating

As temperatures continue to soar across the country, a simple yet innovative technique could be the key to keeping dogs safe from heat-related illnesses......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 2 min. ago

Windscribe review: build your own plan with this unique VPN

I tested Windscribe, a VPN with a free service, low-cost plans, and a malware blocker. I explored its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News22 hr. 3 min. ago

1 Thing We"re Talking About: A Monster opportunity for students at a Texas high school

Northern Tool + Equipment and Monster Jam are partnering to provide Bryan High School with an engine, tools and mentors to build its own monster truck......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Supply issue halting production at Chevy Silverado plant

GM didn't provide details about the supply issue, which will shut Fort Wayne Assembly and three components plants in Michigan and Indiana for the week of Sept. 23......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Research predicts rise in tropical hydraulic failure

Hydraulic failure in tropical environments is expected to increase, according to new research published in New Phytologist. As weather patterns change and temperatures rise, plants will need to adapt in order to survive. Hydraulic failure occurs when.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Assessing the environmental impacts of Brazil"s biofuel sector

Mathematical analysis reveals that within Brazil's agriculture and livestock industry, the biofuels sector is most heavily reliant on other sectors with high greenhouse gas emissions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 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

Scientists discover an unexpected involvement of sodium transport in mitochondrial energy generation

The GENOXPHOS (Functional Genetics of the Oxidative Phosphorylation System) group at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has discovered a crucial role of sodium in the generation of cellular energy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

The memory in seeds: How plants carry environmental clues across generations

Phenotypic plasticity enables plants to adjust their physical traits in response to environmental variations, playing a vital role in their survival and adaptability. While past research has primarily focused on how these traits manifest within a sin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Study reveals that future climate change may reduce the Amazon rainforest"s ability to act as a carbon sink

The Amazon, often called the "lungs of the planet," is the world's largest tropical forest, playing a crucial role in the global climate system due to its vast carbon storage. While it is typically warm and humid all year round, continued climate cha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Aversion to inequality drives support for redistribution policies, study finds

As income inequality widens, debates around redistribution policies are heating up. New research from the Universities of Zurich, Lille and Copenhagen reveals that support for these policies stems not only from individuals' financial situations but a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024