Cabbage whites triggered egg-killing leaf necrosis in crucifers
Until now, little was known about how plants protect themselves from plant-eating insects and how the arms race between insects and plants unfolded. Researchers from Wageningen University & Research have gained more insight into this: strong leaf nec.....»»
What we learned by driving the prototype Nissan Ariya EV crossover
Nissan's next EV aims for much more mainstream appeal than the hatchback Leaf. Enlarge / The electric crossover market is starting to get crowded. This is one of the newest entrants: the Nissan Ariya. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
Collaborative team proves leaf width and biomass correlation in cowpea
In a collaboration between RIPE researchers and cowpea breeders from Ahmadu Bello University and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, the width of cowpea leaves was found to correlate with above-ground biomass across diverse germpla.....»»
Bacteria-shredding insect wings inspire new antibacterial packaging
Inspired by the bacteria-killing wings of insects like cicadas, scientists have developed a natural antibacterial texture for use on food packaging to improve shelf life and reduce waste. The lab-made nanotexture from an Australian-Japanese team of s.....»»
Bird flu case forces killing of 5.3 million chickens in Iowa
The confirmation of bird flu at another Iowa egg-laying farm will force the killing of more than 5 million chickens, state officials said Friday......»»
Powerful quake off north Japan kills 4, more than 90 injured
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday night, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people. A small tsunami reached shore, but the low-risk advisory was lifted by Thursda.....»»
Discovery uncovers a new leaf for redwoods
Redwoods are among the most well-studied trees on the planet, and yet their mysteries continue to surprise and delight scientists and nature lovers......»»
Effects of ancient carbon releases suggest possible scenarios for future climate
A massive release of greenhouse gases, likely triggered by volcanic activity, caused a period of extreme global warming known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) about 56 million years ago. A new study now confirms that the PETM was preced.....»»
Research explains how the arrival of the Michelin Guide changes a town"s fine dining industry forever
When the Michelin Guide of Washington, D.C. restaurants was first published, it provided customers with a new tool to make choices, but it also introduced a new form of ranking that triggered insecurity in highly ranked organizations. In order to fit.....»»
From museum to laptop: A visual leaf library is a new tool for identifying plants
Fossil plants reveal the evolution of green life on Earth, but the most abundant samples that are found—fossil leaves—are also the most challenging to identify. A large, open-access visual leaf library developed by a Penn State-led team provides.....»»
17 die as cyclone lashes Mozambique, Malawi
The death toll from a cyclone that struck Mozambique this week climbed to 12 on Sunday as it moved towards Malawi killing five more after devastating wind and rain lashed the southern African countries......»»
Russia Will Probably Legalize Some Software Piracy to Mitigate Sanctions
With no signs that Vladimir Putin intends to stop his military campaign against Ukraine, there are hopes that sanctions will press the Russian president to stop the killing. However, Russia has plans to live under sanctions if necessary, which may in.....»»
How Black Lives Matter protests sparked interest, can lead to change
After Black Lives Matter formed in 2013, in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, new ways of talking about race gained traction......»»
This gene regulates positive and negative immune responses in plants
The mechanism of plant defense mediated by the non-expressor of pathogenesis-related (NPR) genes in monocots (plants having a single embryonic leaf) is not well-documented. Now, scientists from Tokyo University of Science have discovered how the NPR.....»»
Detecting plant leaf disease using deep learning on a mobile device
The visual and tactile examination of plant leaves is a standard method for identifying disease in crops and horticultural products. However, such an approach can be highly subjective and is dependent on the skills of the examiners. Writing in the In.....»»
Russian Cybersecurity Giant Kaspersky Tries To Maintain Neutrality During Ukraine War
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard, written by Joseph Cox: Around the same time Russian forces launched a massive rocket into a square in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killing and wounding an as of yet unknown number of pe.....»»
6.2 earthquake kills 2, injures more in west Indonesia
A strong and shallow earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, killing 2 people and injuring 20, damaging buildings and panicking people in Sumatra island and neighboring Malaysia and Singapore......»»
Google Chrome is killing off its Android Lite Mode
Google will sunset its browser's Lite Mode feature on Android with the upcoming release of Chrome 100......»»
BirdLife Cyprus sees "worrying" spike in migratory bird killings
Conservation group BirdLife Cyprus reported Wednesday a "worrying increase" in illegal bird trappings last year, blaming authorities for reducing fines for killing protected species......»»
Facebook "Lets Vigilantes in Ethiopia Incite Ethnic Killing"
Facebook is under renewed scrutiny, accused of continuing to allow activists to incite ethnic massacres in Ethiopia's escalating war. From a report: Analysis by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) and the Observer found Facebook is still le.....»»
Millions take shelter as deadly Storm Eunice hits Europe
Millions hunkered down as Storm Eunice pummelled Britain with record-breaking winds on Friday, killing one man in Ireland and disrupting flights, trains and ferries across Western Europe......»»