Fountain of youth for plants: E3 ligase"s role in leaf longevity
A recent study uncovers the intricate molecular mechanisms that regulate leaf senescence in apple plants, focusing on the crucial role of the E3 ligase enzyme, MdPUB23, and its interaction with the ABI5 protein. This research provides valuable insigh.....»»
The worm has turned: DIY lab platform evaluates new molecules in minutes
Plants are powerhouses of molecular manufacturing. Over the eons, they have evolved to produce a plethora of small molecules—some are beneficial and valuable to humans, while others can be deadly. For years, a good way for scientists looking for ne.....»»
Apple’s “Longevity, by Design” argues its huge scale affects its repair polices
Apple must consider volume, but also the world outside its closed loop. Enlarge / Apple has a lot to say about the third-party battery market in "Longevity, by Design," specifically about how many batteries fail to meet testing s.....»»
Dunes decoded: A comprehensive and precise mapping for coastal conservation
Coastal dunes are complex and rich areas at the interface between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They are extremely rich in biodiversity and play a crucial role in both environmental and human well-being, such as protecting inland settlements fr.....»»
Study projects loss of brown macroalgae and seagrasses with global environmental change
Researchers predict that climate change will drive a substantial redistribution of brown seaweeds and seagrasses at the global scale. The projected changes are alarming due to the fundamental role of seaweeds and seagrasses in coastal ecosystems, and.....»»
Kick-starting seagrass for a climate-proof sea
Once upon a time, seagrass meadows of about 150 square kilometers covered the bottom of the Dutch Wadden Sea. Now, seagrasses have all but disappeared, just like in many other places in the world. But these unique saltwater plants play a vital role i.....»»
New method visualizes ligands on gold nanoparticles in liquid
The University of Antwerp and CIC biomaGUNE have come up with a promising method for understanding the role of surface molecules in the formation of nanoparticles. The groundbreaking research, published in Nature Chemistry, provides an advanced chara.....»»
Researchers create green solvent to boost lignin applications
Lignin, the glue that holds fibers together in trees and plants, is one of the most common yet one of the most complex biocomposites, because there are so many variants and qualities. Its heterogeneous chemical structure makes it difficult to investi.....»»
Fish mucus: A form of maternal immunity like mammalian milk
Maternal immunity refers to the immunity transferred across the placenta, colostrum, milk or eggs from mother to offspring. It plays a key role in protecting the vulnerable offspring against pathogenic attacks, and is present in nearly all vertebrate.....»»
Teens’ Mental Health May Improve When They Help Others
Volunteering in community programs can reduce youth depression and anxiety, researchers are beginning to learn.....»»
Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron Deference’ Decision Could Make Science-Based Regulation Harder
The Supreme Court is considering the fate of Chevron deference, a 40-year legal principle that has shaped the role of government agencies. The outcome could affect medication approval, pollution regulation, and more.....»»
Airbus eyes operations at four Spirit Aero plants, sources say
Airbus eyes operations at four Spirit Aero plants, sources say.....»»
Apple shares new stats on product longevity; touts iPhone’s resale value vs Android
Alongside expanding its latest changes to the Self Service Repair program to Europe, Apple today has shared a new whitepaper, “Longevity, by Design.” The paper focuses on Apple’s approach to longevity, its principles on repairability, and “th.....»»
Married women face hiring challenges at Foxconn plants in India
Foxconn has been accused of excluding married women from jobs at its main iPhone assembly plant in India, citing their family responsibilities as the reason.Mumbai, IndiaDespite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to increase women in the w.....»»
Apple"s "longevity by design" initiative is a balance between repairability & secure engineering
Apple has published its list of principles it follows in product design to keep items like the iPhone durable, while simultaneously balancing the need for repairability.An iPhone being repairedApple has frequently been praised for the designs of its.....»»
More women in venture capital doesn"t mean more funding for female-led businesses, new research suggests
Venture capital plays an important role in helping new businesses get off the ground. The field also has a stubborn gender gap......»»
Leading-edge model predicts impact of river plants on flood level
River plants provide ecological and environmental benefits, but they raise flood risk by blocking the flow during heavy rain. Removing woody riparian vegetation patches is a primary flood prevention method, but it threatens stream's biodiversity. The.....»»
Scientists discover genetic "off switch" in legume plants that limits biological ability to source nutrients
A genetic "off switch" that shuts down the process in which legume plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into nutrients has been identified for the first time by a team of international scientists......»»
Saudi women"s quest for change enabled them earn citizenship rights
Saudi women have obtained their citizenship rights through their own struggle and there is little truth in the widely held idea in the West that their role in the fight for their freedom has been negligible......»»
New global study unveils city-region networks, highlights role of intermediate cities
Rural livelihoods are quite intertwined with urban centers, with mid-sized cities playing an extraordinary role in providing required services, including for food security, agricultural livelihoods and viable rural development, according to a new stu.....»»
Following the "BATT Signal:" A new signaling pathway controlling planarian germ cells
Biogenic monoamines—molecules like dopamine and serotonin—are famous for their role as the brain's emissaries of mood, learning and memory, stress mechanisms, and fight-or-flight responses in the body......»»