Fungi use ingenious strategies to forage underground
When you think of fungi, you'll probably picture a huddle of chubby brown mushrooms, or the large, red-capped toadstools you stumble across in the woods. In doing so, you're reducing fungi to their reproductive organs—tasty or striking as they may.....»»
Week in review: Ivanti fixes RCE vulnerability, Nissan breach affects 100,000 individuals
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Outsmarting cybercriminal innovation with strategies for enterprise resilience In this Help Net Security interview, Pedro Cameirão, Head of Cyber D.....»»
How flowers maintain water balance across different angiosperm branches
Flowers play an essential role in maintaining a species' genetic stability. Understanding how flowers regulate water use strategies to adapt to their environment is crucial for better understanding floral evolution and plant-pollinator-environment in.....»»
Q&A: What happened underground during the Noto Peninsula earthquake?
The Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on January 1 brought the challenges of earthquake-prone Japan back into sharp focus. With a magnitude of 7.6, surpassing the 1995 Kobe earthquake (Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake), it caused significant uphe.....»»
New spy cameras reveal surprising behaviors of chacma baboons
An ingenious new camera collar has offered researchers from our Anthropology department an unprecedented glimpse into the secret lives of wild baboons in South Africa......»»
Evaluating land-based mitigation strategies for achieving 2°C climate targets
Global warming poses a significant threat to ecosystems, societies, and economies worldwide. In recent decades, an international climate policy goal of limiting global warming to 2°C above pre-industrial levels was established. This was to avoid sev.....»»
High pornography exposure among young Australians helps fuel violence against women, say researchers
Public health strategies among young people must address violence against women and risky sexual practices associated with pornography exposure, Queensland University of Technology researchers say in new research......»»
Outsmarting cybercriminal innovation with strategies for enterprise resilience
In this Help Net Security interview, Pedro Cameirão, Head of Cyber Defense Center at Nokia, discusses emerging cybersecurity trends for 2024 and advises enterprises on preparation strategies. Cameirão will speak at GISEC Global 2024 in Dubai, a con.....»»
Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge
Prized morels are unpredictably and puzzlingly deadly, outbreak report shows. Enlarge / Mature morel mushrooms in a greenhouse at an agriculture garden in Zhenbeibu Town of Xixia District of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hu.....»»
It"s hearty, it"s meaty, it"s mold: Hacking the genome of fungi for smart foods of the future
With animal-free dairy products and convincing vegetarian meat substitutes already on the market, it's easy to see how biotechnology can change the food industry. Advances in genetic engineering are allowing us to harness microorganisms to produce cr.....»»
The numbers do not add up for mathematics homework, according to a new study
Supporting kids with math homework is a common afterschool activity. But beyond the basics, new curricula and teaching strategies are making it harder for parents to help and it's taking a serious toll on children's confidence and learning......»»
Pioneering agricultural resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change
With climate change and growing global populations posing increasing threats to food security, the quest for agricultural sustainability and the resilience of crop yields becomes paramount. Current research strategies focus on genetic improvements to.....»»
Facing illegal wildlife trade in the European union: A call for comprehensive measures
Wildlife trade affects all kinds of species, from insects and fungi to large plants and mammals. The global trade of numerous species poses a significant threat to their survival, increasing their risk of extinction......»»
New study unveils strategies to combat disinformation wars on social media
In an era where social media platforms have become battlegrounds for information integrity, a new study sheds light on the mechanics of disinformation spread and offers innovative solutions to counteract it......»»
Horizontal gene transfer: How fungi improve their ability to infect insects
Researchers at the Kiel Evolution Center have investigated for the first time in detail how a fungus important for biological plant protection can pass on an advantageous chromosome horizontally, using a previously little-studied way of exchanging ge.....»»
Exploring the genetic composition of fungi and its role in plant health
The complex and very diverse world of fungi is often referred to as the fifth kingdom of organisms. It includes various yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. A team of scientists from the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has uncovered the genetic secrets of a.....»»
Deadly earthquakes trigger hunt for speedier alerts
Researchers in Europe have identified an underground signal that may be a precursor to strong quakes......»»
A cybercriminal is sentenced, will it make a difference?
The darknet is home to many underground hacking forums in which cybercriminals convene, freely sharing stories, tactics, success stories and failures. Their unguarded discussions allow our team to peek into the politics and ethics behind recent adver.....»»
Restoration of degraded areas in semi-arid region contributes to "return" of soil microorganisms, study shows
Strategies deployed for the restoration of degraded land have had promising results in Brazil's semi-arid region, improving the microbial properties of the soil and contributing to a return of native ecosystem services. The techniques include removal.....»»
Dutch people adapt their climate beliefs more easily than their behavior, find researchers
Climate interventions do not lead to more climate action among Dutch, but they do raise awareness about climate change. That can be derived from the Climate Intervention Webapp, a database that has mapped the most effective strategies for promoting c.....»»
A crown rust fungus could help manage two highly invasive plants in Minnesota
Though some crown rust fungi are known to cause widespread damage to oat and barley crops, new research from the University of Minnesota suggests a close relative of these major pathogens could actually be a valuable asset in managing two highly inva.....»»