Examining how bryophytes adapt without gibberellin
When life gets tough, nature usually finds a way to help the little guys......»»
Examining the contribution of cultural heritage values to steppe conservation on ancient burial mounds of Eurasia
During our history, ancient civilizations have considerably shaped the global ecosystems through a coevolution of landscape and local populations. In some cases, the legacy of the disappeared civilizations is still visible in the form of buildings an.....»»
How We Can Adapt to Live with Extreme Heat
We can run from hurricanes, hide behind seawalls and buy wildfire insurance. Here’s how we can try to live with heat waves.....»»
Examining how the world"s largest water striders jump on water
Water striders live on the water surface and their leg length ranges from several to over 100 millimeters. It is well known that they use their long hydrophobic legs and support their bodies on the surface without breaking it. Under each leg, the wat.....»»
Examining how cells talk to each other
Like us, cells communicate. Well, in their own special way. Using waves as their common language, cells tell one another where and when to move. They talk, they share information, and they work together—much like the interdisciplinary team of resea.....»»
Researchers uncover novel bacterial communication system to combat antimicrobial resistance
Researchers have discovered a new stress signaling system that enables bacteria cells to adapt and protect themselves against the immune system and certain antibiotics......»»
Bumblebee research sparks rapid industry change
A Cornell study that revealed commercial eastern common bumblebee hives pose a threat to their wild counterparts has led one major pollination company to quickly adapt the bumblebee hive boxes they ship to growers......»»
Autonomously switchable polymer materials developed for wearable medical devices
Wearable medical devices, such as the soft exoskeletons that provide support for stroke patients or controlled drug delivery patches, have to be made of materials that can adapt intelligently and autonomously to the wearer's movements and to changing.....»»
Examining our options for a lunar solar power satellite
The concept of gathering some of the unlimited sunlight available in space, then transmitting it down to users, was first developed to serve the clean energy needs of planet Earth. But Space-Based Solar Power can also work for the moon......»»
WHO worried bird flu might adapt to humans "more easily"
The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the recent surge in bird flu outbreaks among mammals could help the virus spread more easily among humans......»»
Forest can adapt to climate change, but not quickly enough
America's forests have a tough time in store for them. Climate change is increasing temperatures and decreasing moisture levels across the country, not a winning combination for trees......»»
Examining why plants flower early in a warming world
Scientists have unveiled a new mechanism that plants use to sense temperature. This finding could lead to solutions to counteract some of the deleterious changes in plant growth, flowering and seed production due to climate change. The results are pu.....»»
Study investigates how language proficiency affected virtual work adaptivity during COVID-19
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and many organizations shifted to work-from-home, how did English-speaking employees of multinational corporations adapt?.....»»
How the internal clock of our cells is influenced by mechanical forces
Living organisms possess an internal biological cycle known as the circadian clock, enabling them to adapt to environmental changes arising from the Earth's rotation. This internal clock regulates vital physiological processes including sleep, metabo.....»»
Guide: Attack Surface Management (ASM)
Attack surface expansion is a byproduct of doing business today, especially for enterprises that rely on the cloud. As businesses adapt and scale, the assets and platforms they use inevitably grow and change. This can result in attack surface exposur.....»»
Israel enlists drones, AI and big data to farm for the future
As climate change and global population growth pose ever greater challenges for agriculture, Israeli technology offers a wealth of inventions and advanced tools to help farmers adapt......»»
SAE to develop standards for Tesla NACS connector
SAE is fast-tracking safety, performance, manufacturing and reliability standards for Tesla's NACS connector as other automakers work to adapt the EV maker's charging technology......»»
Monday’s best deals: AirPods Pro 2 hit $200, Apple Watch Series 8 now $70 off, more
All of Monday’s best deals are headlined by some of the best prices yet on some of Apple’s latest releases. Now arriving with the ability to detect conversations and adapt audio to your surroundings, AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $200. You can a.....»»
Study suggests 21st century economic growth will be slower than expected
The global economy will grow slower in the 21st century than economists have expected, a finding that has implications for our ability to adapt to climate change in the coming decades, according to new research......»»
Bee disease offers rare insights into RNA virus origins
Two similar strains of a destructive honeybee disease have vastly different origin stories, revealing the ability of viruses to adapt rapidly and the risk this poses to global agriculture, according to new research involving Professor Sasha Mikheyev.....»»
Biologists document genome-level climate adaptation in endangered bird species
As the climate changes, living things must adapt to new environmental conditions in one of two ways—either geographically or genetically. While it's relatively simple for scientists to track and record a species' geographic movements, proving their.....»»