Examining how bryophytes adapt without gibberellin
When life gets tough, nature usually finds a way to help the little guys......»»
Examining the effects of ultrasound-assisted fermentation on Chinese rice wine
Traditional Chinese rice wine (RW) has been popular in China for thousands of years. The brewing process involves simultaneous saccharification and solid-state fermentation using mixed saccharifying starters, such as wheat starter and distiller's yea.....»»
Examining how fiber content affects mechanical properties in flax and pineapple leaf fiber-reinforced plastic composites
A new study has compared the reinforcing efficiency of pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and cultivated flax fiber in poly(butylene succinate) composites. PALF, a less explored but potentially sustainable alternative, outperformed flax at 20 wt.%, showcasi.....»»
When journalists are consumers: Examining effects of media service quality on media members" behavioral intention
International sporting events like the football world cup or the aquatics championships rely heavily on media coverage to capture the action and share it with the world. But what about the experience of the journalists who bring these stories to life.....»»
Examining the relationship between the rate of wound healing, the circadian rhythm and cilium length
Nearly every organism on Earth follows a natural circadian rhythm that is coded by your cell's clock genes, which do exactly as you suspect from the name: regulate your body's rhythm on a 24-hour basis......»»
How executives adapt to rising cybersecurity concerns in mobile networks
In this Help Net Security video, Rowland Corr, VP & Head of Government Relations at Enea, discusses the implications of burner phones and the crisis of confidence in network operators as they struggle to protect consumers from sophisticated (usually.....»»
Yes, Someone Actually Managed to Run Windows Phone on a MacBook
Surprisingly, the UI manages to adapt nicely to a larger display. The post Yes, Someone Actually Managed to Run Windows Phone on a MacBook appeared first on Phandroid. While we mostly cover Android-related news here on Phandroid, this late.....»»
Expansin genes shown to drive heteroblastic leaves in Ceratopteris chingii
Heteroblasty is a developmental trajectory event in which plants undergo rapid ontogenetic changes in multiple traits, as exemplified by the transition from distinct juvenile to adult leaves. Heteroblastic leaves allow plants to adapt to environmenta.....»»
As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers" ability to adapt
Christmas tree breeder Jim Rockis knows what it looks like when one dies long before it can reach a buyer......»»
A new system can help global food systems adapt to climate change
One critical outcome of COP28 was a declaration, signed by more than 150 heads of state, to support food systems in adapting to climate change. Until recently, the issue of sustainable food systems had never risen very high on the COP agenda, which h.....»»
Scientists may be using a flawed strategy to predict how species will fare under climate change, suggests study
As the world heats up, and the climate shifts, life will migrate, adapt or go extinct. For decades, scientists have deployed a specific method to predict how a species will fare during this time of great change. But according to new research, that me.....»»
Unleashing canine travel: Hospitality, tourism sector urged to adapt to dog-friendly travel demands
Becoming more dog-friendly could be a gold mine for the hospitality and tourism industry, according to new research from the University of Surrey. The research team has urged tourism providers to seize the opportunities offered by a thriving market,.....»»
US-Mexico border wall threatening rare wildlife
Jaguars don't understand borders, but where the United States meets Mexico, they are having to adapt to them......»»
Examining the role of social media likes in follower network evolution
In a recent study centered on China's primary social shopping community, researchers shed light on the factors influencing the growth of the follower networks of content creators. The empirical study, published in the International Journal of Computa.....»»
Examining the woollybear caterpillar as it makes its seasonal journey to overwinter
If you've been watching your step, there's a good chance you may have spotted some fuzzy black caterpillars inching their way across roads, sidewalks or yards over the past several weeks......»»
Forest fragmentation is changing the shape of Amazonian trees, finds study
Due to clear-cutting, the area of undisturbed rainforests is decreasing. At the edges of deforested areas, temperatures rise, and there is more light. Trees are able to adapt to changes in their living conditions and environment, but how does environ.....»»
Saturday Citations: Extragalactic stars in the Milky Way, more biolinguistic evidence and couples coping with COVID
This week we look at migratory stars, communicative children and how to make the best cup of coffee, as well as examining some of the latest COVID advice......»»
Examining factors that determine creaky voice use
Vocal fry has a bad reputation in American English. A subtype of creaky voice, a feature of speech that sounds gravelly and pulse-like, this manner of speech is sometimes used to form judgment about the speaker. In many languages, the creaky tone cha.....»»
Examining advances in additive manufacturing of promising heterostructures and their biomedical applications
To the authors' knowledge, there have been no review papers that summarize the biomedical applications of heterostructures prepared by additive manufacturing. This paper aims to highlight the research progress in additive manufacturing of promising h.....»»
ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the tech world.
Examining 365 days with OpenAI's bot: The good, the bad, the ugly—and the productive? Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of what ChatGPT might look like if embodied in the form of a robot toy blowing out a birthday candle. (c.....»»
Snake skulls show how species adapt to prey
By studying the skull shapes of dipsadine snakes, researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have found how these species of snakes in Central and South America have evolved and adapted to meet the demands of their habitats and food sources......»»