Controlled indoor cultivation without daylight comes of age
Interest in vertical farming is growing worldwide. This method of cultivation offers great advantages: local, fresh production that is possible at any location in a very sustainable way. On the negative side are the high electricity consumption and i.....»»
Scientists develop method to control timing of synthetic DNA droplet division
Many cellular functions in the human body are controlled by biological droplets called liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) droplets. These droplets, made of soft biological materials, exist inside living cells but are not enclosed by membranes like.....»»
Scientists explore how indoor vertical farming could help future-proof food demand
To make sure everyone eats well in our crowded world, we need to innovate. Vertical farming systems, which grow plants intensively in an indoor setting, could be part of the answer—but to use them on a large scale we need to overcome key problems,.....»»
When does daylight saving time start and end in 2024? What to know about the time change
When does daylight saving time start and end in 2024? What to know about the time change.....»»
New method developed to relocate misplaced proteins in cells
Cells are highly controlled spaces that rely on every protein being in the right place. Many diseases, including cancers and neurodegenerative disorders, are associated with misplaced proteins. In some cancers, for instance, a protein that normally s.....»»
Team develops gene editing strategy for macroalgae Neopyropia
Neopyropia is an important economic macroalga and is one of the main macroalgae cultivation species in China, Japan, South Korea and other countries. As a critical juncture in the evolution of photosynthetic organisms, red algae to which Neopyropia b.....»»
This Robot Is Controlled by Hand Gestures Over the Internet
Coming this year to Maker Faire Rome (October 25–27), Sofia, Bulgaria-based Vladimir Glukhov is an engineer-designer turned Senior Software Developer who’s passionate about robotics and DIY projects. With over seven years mastering 3D projection.....»»
Poor indoor air quality isn"t just making us sick. It"s also polluting our cities
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is one of the greatest environmental health challenges that we face today. Various studies have shown that in addition to the lungs, it affects essential organs like the heart and brain,.....»»
Will customers accept less meat in their cafeteria meals?
Meat consumption in industrial nations is much too high and this not only increases the risk of e.g. cardiovascular diseases. Increasing levels of animal husbandry also aggravate the global food problem because the cultivation of animal feed uses val.....»»
Dead by Daylight publisher cancels Project T spinoff, shuts down developer
Behaviour Interactive announced that it canceled its upcoming Dead by Daylight spinoff Project T and shut down the development studio behind it......»»
The popular Eve Light Switch now supports Matter, no longer requires a hub
The Eve Light Switch with Matter brings added functionality to the popular device, and it can even be controlled without a hub now......»»
Researchers improve strawberry cultivation with machine learning
A Western study could help farmers get out of a potential jam by using artificial intelligence (AI) and passive camera monitoring to enhance strawberry cultivation......»»
Decoding Atractylodes lancea: A genomic journey through adaptation and metabolism
The cultivation of high-quality medicinal plants like Atractylodes lancea involves intricate genetic processes influenced by environmental factors. Despite its extensive use in traditional medicine, the genetic basis and metabolomic diversity of A. l.....»»
AI boosts indoor food production"s energy sustainability
Integrating artificial intelligence into today's environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25%—potentially helping to feed the world as its population rises, Cornell engineers have found......»»
World"s largest indoor ski resort opens in Shanghai as China logs hottest month
Shanghai opened the world's largest indoor ski resort on Friday, welcoming snowsuit-clad visitors to its faux pistes as China reported its hottest August in 60 years......»»
The Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) is 20% off right now!
If you’re looking for an affordable way of securing your home, then the Ring Indoor Cam is a great place to start! The post The Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) is 20% off right now! appeared first on Phandroid. Protecting your home from the ou.....»»
Genomic study illuminates mango"s heritage and future
Mango, a tropical fruit with a long cultivation history, faces significant challenges such as low genetic diversity and limited breeding improvements due to complex domestication and self-pollination. These issues hinder genetic advancements in trait.....»»
The Casting of Frank Stone review: Dead by Daylight spinoff struggles to execute
The Casting of Frank Stone starts strong, but winds up feeling a little too invested in fleshing out Dead by Daylight's lore......»»
Philippines to roll out unproven swine fever vaccine
The Philippines is under global scrutiny as it proceeds with the controlled rollout of an unproven African swine fever (ASF) vaccine from Vietnam amid doubts from experts about its safety and efficacy......»»
Spin-controlled generation of a complete polarization set with randomly interleaved plasmonic metasurfaces
Optical metasurfaces are finely crafted two-dimensional artificial nanostructures composed of meticulously designed arrays of ultrathin artificial atoms. These surfaces possess capabilities beyond natural materials, enabling multifunctional control o.....»»
Complete-basis-reprogrammable coding metasurface for generating dynamically-controlled holograms
An article in Opto-Electronic Advances, discusses complete-basis-reprogrammable coding metasurface for generating dynamically-controlled holograms under arbitrary polarization states......»»