Function follows form in plant immunity
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) and the University of Cologne, Germany, have discovered a novel biochemical mechanism explaining how immune proteins defend plants against invading microorganisms. Their fin.....»»
Democratizing plant research: A new cost-effective solution for advanced phenotyping
Phenotyping, which involves assessing observable plant characteristics, is crucial for understanding plant development and response to environmental stresses. Traditional methods are often cumbersome, costly, and destructive, limiting research scope.....»»
Plant flowering gene atlas paves the way for advanced horticultural studies
Flowering is a crucial biological process in angiosperms, impacting ecological balance and horticultural value. Despite extensive studies, the regulatory mechanisms of flowering genes remain incompletely understood due to the vast diversity among pla.....»»
Study finds US Islamist extremist co-offenders form close-knit groups driven by mutual contacts, homophily effects
The formation of relationships within violent US Islamist extremist groups is highly driven by mutual contacts and the tendency for people to bond with others similar to themselves, according to new research......»»
Gazelle Eclipse e-bike review: All you’ll need and more
The Gazelle Eclipse e-bike is best used as a primary form of personal transport in a city or town and for daily commuting......»»
China’s plan to dominate EV sales around the world
US tariffs and European backlash have Chinese carmakers eyeing emerging markets. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images) The resurrection of a car plant in Brazil’s poor northeast stands as a symbol of China’s glob.....»»
Thales Passwordless 360° enables organizations to improve their identity management practices
Thales announced Passwordless 360°, a new concept for passwordless authentication which offers Thales customers the broadest coverage of passwordless function across multiple types of users and assurance levels. Passwordless 360° has the flexibilit.....»»
Toyota invests $282 million, adds 350 jobs to Alabama engine plant
Toyota's investment in the Alabama engine plant will allow it to build driveline products, including differentials and rear axles, that are currently sourced from suppliers......»»
Google Announces Fitbit Ace LTE for Kids, Looks Fun and Expensive
Google introduced new hardware this week in the form of a kids smartwatch under the Fitbit brand. The new watch is the Fitbit Ace LTE and it looks pretty great on paper. It is also quite expensive both upfront and in an ongoing basis. The Fitbit Ace.....»»
Remarkable new plant species steals nutrients from underground fungi
A distinctive plant that steals nutrients from underground fungi has been discovered as a new species by botanists from the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in collaboration with local naturalists and stakeholders. The research is published.....»»
Study shows climate change boosts olive tree-devouring bacteria in the Mediterranean
Xylella fastidiosa, the deadly disease-causing bacterium that has already wiped out millions of plants of emblematic Mediterranean crops, like grapevines, olive-trees and almond-trees, by clogging their ducts and plant tissues, will get a boost from.....»»
Intel had one surprising card up its sleeve at Computex 2024
While much of the attention at Computex was on Qualcomm and AMD, Intel had one card up its sleeve in the form of a particularly killer-looking new laptop......»»
Unveiling the role of AGO"s post-translational modifications in plant gene regulation
A new study led by Nicolás Bologna, a CSIC researcher at the Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG), sheds light on the crucial role of the N-terminal extension (NTE) of AGO proteins, offering new insights into RNA-associated gene regul.....»»
Scientists find evidence of hot spring oasis during last ice age in central Europe
A multi-institutional team of plant specialists, microbiologists and paleontologists in the Czech Republic and the University of Minnesota, in the U.S., has found evidence of a hot spring oasis during the last ice age in a part of central Europe......»»
New mathematical framework sheds light on how cells communicate to form an embryo
Biological processes depend on puzzle pieces coming together and interacting. Under specific conditions, these interactions can create something new without external input. This is called self-organization, as seen in a school of fish or a flock of b.....»»
Measuring temperature of seafloor millions of years ago may show if ocean warming increases methane release
Methane is a greenhouse gas about 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. At low temperatures and high pressure, it combines with water to form methane hydrate, an ice-like solid of which huge deposits exist under the seafloor......»»
Genetic analyses of remains from 500 BCE reveal kinship and ancestry of Celts in Germany
The Celtic culture of the pre-Roman Iron Age in Western and Central Europe has left numerous traces to this day, not least in the form of enormous burial mounds and spectacular archaeological artifacts. Despite this rich legacy, much about this civil.....»»
Anti-union group blasts UAW president as ‘election denier"
An anti-union ad says the UAW is undermining democracy in the workplace by calling for a new election at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama......»»
Nvidia’s new standard crams an RTX 4080 Super in a tiny case
Nvidia’s new small form factor-ready GeForce guidelines will allow you to fit up to an RTX 4080 Super into a small chassis......»»
Nvidia just made small form factor PCs a lot more powerful
Nvidia’s new small form factor-ready GeForce guidelines will allow you to fit up to an RTX 4080 Super into a small chassis......»»
Meet Neo Px: the super plant that attacks air pollution
It may look like an innocent green plant, but its name evokes something far closer to a robot or interstellar rocket......»»