Exploring the roots of the Anthropocene
Understanding how tropical land use and deforestation affects the dynamics of the global Earth system and identifying potential tipping points are key to the future of our species on this planet. By exploring the long history of human societies in tr.....»»
New trailer for Alien: Romulus just wants to give us a big, warm face-hug
Beware abandoned space stations "haunted" by xenomorphs. Director Fede Alvarez promises to bring the sci-fi franchise back to its horror roots with Alien: Romulus. We got our first look at Alien: Romulus, the ninth installment in th.....»»
Exploring three frontiers in marine biomass and blue carbon capture
A new study offers first-time insights into three emerging climate innovations to safeguard or increase the carbon naturally captured by ocean and coastal ecosystems: rapid interventions to save the Great Barrier Reef, satellite-tracked kelp beds in.....»»
Researcher introduces strategies to sustain aesthetics and performance in anthropogenic landscapes
Entering the Anthropocene, humans are confronted with a grim yet peculiar state of increasing natural landscapes inching closer to extinction. Notably, the Aral Sea retains a mere 10% of its original volume, highlighting the urgency of the situation......»»
Exploring GIGABYTE AI PC technology: The Computex AI exhibit everyone should see
At Computex 2024 GIGABYTE is hosting an AI PC exhibit with a variety of experiences, like AI vs Street Fighter, and examples of real world technology use......»»
Exploring political connections of emerging market multinationals: Opportunities and challenges
Emerging market multinational corporations (EMNCs) have been in the headlines recently due to TikTok's travails in the United States. The US Senate voted in late April to ban TikTok in the United States if its owner, the Chinese tech firm ByteDance,.....»»
Exploring hierarchy in dynamic environments
Most organizations operate under command hierarchies: Workers, who know the ground reality, report to managers, who know the big picture. If these views conflict, what happens to organizational performance?.....»»
New research approach: Exploring the mouthfeel of food with a microscope
A team led by Melanie Köhler and Veronika Somoza from the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology has presented a new research approach in the journal Nature Food. The perspectives article focuses on different ways to study the mouthfeel of food.....»»
Study shows plant hydraulics create streaming electric potential in sync with biological clock
When plants draw water from their roots to nourish their stems and leaves, they produce an electric potential that could be harnessed as a renewable energy source. However, like all living things, plants are subject to a circadian rhythm—the biolog.....»»
9to5Mac Overtime 019: Look at those bezels, man
Jeff and Fernando share their impressions of the new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. Fully edited on iPad Pro! 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple e.....»»
Study reveals key role of plant-bacteria communication for assembly of a healthy plant microbiome
In an interdisciplinary study, researchers have discovered that symbiotic bacteria communicate with legume plants through specific molecules and that this communication influences which bacteria grow near the plant roots. The findings provide insight.....»»
Exploring diversity in cell division: Study investigates the process of evolution that supports diverse life cycles
New research by EMBL scientists shows how different modes of cell division used by animals and fungi might have evolved to support diverse life cycles......»»
TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn"t sold raises First Amendment concerns
TikTok, the short-video company with Chinese roots, did the most American thing possible on May 7, 2024: It sued the U.S. government, in the person of Attorney General Merrick Garland, in federal court. The suit claims the federal law that took effec.....»»
Researchers identify gene important to adaptation and determine roots are a key to drought-tolerant maize
An international study headed by the University of Bonn has now demonstrated the important role of the plant root system in maize, a crop that can grow successfully in very different local conditions......»»
Exploring the depths: How iron snow could unlock the secrets of life on Europa
Ever since the tantalizing discovery of icy ocean worlds within our own solar system, such as Europa and Enceladus, scientists have been captivated by the possibility of life lurking beneath their frozen surfaces......»»
Researchers analyze how a chemical process could help recycle a common plastic waste
Researchers at Virginia Tech are exploring processes that might greatly increase the recycling of one of the world's most-produced plastics......»»
Grafana: Open-source data visualization platform
Grafana is an open-source solution for querying, visualizing, alerting, and exploring metrics, logs, and traces regardless of where they are stored. Grafana provides tools to transform your time-series database (TSDB) data into meaningful graphs and.....»»
Exploring the multifaceted role of MicroRNA156 in horticultural plants
A research team has reviewed the role of MicroRNA156 (miR156) in horticultural plants, uncovering its significant influence on a variety of biological processes such as vegetative growth, floral induction, and stress response. miR156, known for its h.....»»
Exploring extremes in the search for life on Mars
People might assume the search for life on Mars ended when NASA's first rovers sent back images of the planet's barren, inhospitable surface. However, as scientists broaden their understanding of the extreme conditions in which life can flourish here.....»»
From roots to resilience: Investigating the vital role of microbes in coastal plant health
Georgia's saltwater marshes—living where the land meets the ocean—stretch along the state's entire 100-mile coastline. These rich ecosystems are largely dominated by just one plant: grass......»»
Exploring interface phenomena for more durable and effective nickel–tungsten alloys
Alloying is a key process in creating new materials. By combining metals with desirable traits, scientists can produce alloys with suitable properties. For example, stainless steel, formed by combining iron with chromium, nickel, and other elements i.....»»