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Chloroplasts do more than photosynthesis: They"re also a key player in plant immunity

Scientists have long known that chloroplasts help plants turn the sun's energy into food, but a new study, led by plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, shows that they are also essential for plant immunity to viral and bacterial pa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgOct 25th, 2023

Mangrove degradation threatens carbon storage in China"s Pearl Bay

Carbon sinks are important in the fight against climate change as they draw down atmospheric carbon dioxide levels by storing organic carbon in the oceans and soil, for example. Within tropical and subtropical intertidal locations, wetland plant comm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Ten key moments in the climate change fight

With the UN climate summit to start in Azerbaijan in a week, here is a recap of 10 key dates in the battle against global warming......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Cybersecurity in crisis: Are we ready for what’s coming?

In this Help Net Security video, James Edgar, CISO at Corpay, reveals insights into cybersecurity health, concerns, challenges, and other considerations for building a solid defense program. Key insights revealed in Corpay’s 2024 State of Busin.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Whispr: Open-source multi-vault secret injection tool

Whispr is an open-source CLI tool designed to securely inject secrets from secret vaults, such as AWS Secrets Manager and Azure Key Vault, directly into your application’s environment. This enhances secure local software development by seamlessly m.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Hiring guide: Key skills for cybersecurity researchers

In this Help Net Security interview, Rachel Barouch, an Organizational Coach for VCs and startups and a former VP HR in both a VC and a Cybersecurity startup, discusses the dynamics of cybersecurity researchers and team-building strategies. She highl.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Deep sea rocks suggest oxygen can be made without photosynthesis, deepening the mystery of life

Oxygen, the molecule that supports intelligent life as we know it, is largely made by plants. Whether underwater or on land, they do this by photosynthesizing carbon dioxide. However, a recent study demonstrates that oxygen may be produced without th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

5 useful Apple CarPlay features you might have missed

One key feature drivers look for when buying a new car is whether it features Apple CarPlay integration. We’re still waiting for the upcoming all-new … The post 5 useful Apple CarPlay features you might have missed appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root

On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to quickly remedy the problem, but not before accusations.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

The reasons flowers wilt could explain how plants spend (and save) their energy

Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management strategy in plants, millions of years in the making......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Another US oil refinery to vanish with Lyondell Houston plant closing

Another US oil refinery to vanish with Lyondell Houston plant closing.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

As hospitals struggle with IV fluid shortage, NC plant restarts production

The initial batches will be shipped in late November at the earliest. The western North Carolina plant that makes 60 percent of the country's intravenous fluid supply has restart.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

HomeKit Weekly: These are the best Home Key enabled smart door locks

If you’re deep into HomeKit like me, you know how convenient it can be for home automation. One of the most exciting smart home security additions for me in the past few years is Home Key from Apple, which lets you unlock your door using just your.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Distracted driving tool shows just how far you can travel while texting

The key to being safe as a driver is to keep your eyes on the road. Humans who think they can multitask while sitting at the wheel of a moving car continue to be a problem—one t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Researchers study effect of phosphorous and irradiance on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata

Resource competition is an important factor affecting the invasion success of alien plants, and environmental factors influence the competition outcomes between invasive and native plants. Chromolaena odorata has been listed as one of the main invasi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

"Wing spreading" adaptation in fruit flies offers insights into female courtship behavior

In the game of evolution, key behavioral adaptations that confer fitness in survival and reproduction, paying tremendous dividends for an individual's progeny, may seemingly arise from thin air—so much so, even familiar species like the humble frui.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Earth is racing toward climate conditions that collapsed key Atlantic currents before the last ice age, study finds

Earth is racing toward climate conditions that collapsed key Atlantic currents before the last ice age, study finds.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Squid Game season 2 trailer throws Player 456 back into the game

Squid Game season 2 trailer throws Player 456 back into the game.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

How to upgrade weapons and armor in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

You can't save Thedas with a dull weapon and broken armor in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Upgrading your gear is key to keeping up, so let's learn how to do it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

NYT Strands hints, answers for October 31

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience. If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perf.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Lottie Player supply chain compromise: Sites, apps showing crypto scam pop-ups

A supply chain compromise involving Lottie Player, a widely used web component for playing site and app animations, has made popular decentralized finance apps show pop-ups urging users to connect their wallets, TradingView has reported. The pop-up (.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024