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.....»»
Plant roots mysteriously pulsate and we don"t know why—but finding out could change the way we grow things
You probably don't think about plant roots all that much—they're hidden underground after all. Yet they're continually changing the shape of the world. This process happens in your garden, where plants use invisible mechanisms for their never-endin.....»»
Psychoactive psilocybin"s evolution in magic mushrooms
Psilocybe fungi, known colloquially as "magic mushrooms," have held deep significance in Indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica for centuries. They captured the wider world's attention as a psychedelic staple in the 60s and 70s. Now, these infamous organ.....»»
The power of basics in 2024’s cybersecurity strategies
In this Help Net Security video, Nick Carroll, Cyber Incident Response Manager at Raytheon, discusses how while organizations will be challenged to strengthen their defenses faster than cyber threats are evolving, this ‘come from behind’ rush to.....»»
Music might not bootstrap NextGen TV and ATSC 3.0, but Roxi at least tries to make it fun
Roxi brings music channels to NextGen TV over the air with an ingenious little system. The question is whether anyone will ever actually use ATSC 3.0......»»
Soil fungi may help explain the global gradient in forest diversity
A paper published in Nature Communications Biology contributes to the growing appreciation for the outsize role that microbes play in everything from human digestion to crop yields: Microbes in the soil—fungi in this case—appear to be influencing.....»»
Ant behavior inspires autonomous material assembly research
The survival strategies employed by one of the most aggressive, territorial and venomous ant species may pave the way to revolutionize robotics, medicine and engineering......»»
Maximizing circular economy strategies for rare earth elements supply
Circular economy strategies could significantly boost the low-carbon global transition and make sure that rare earth elements (REE) do last longer, reveals new study published in Nature Geoscience......»»
Strategies to engineer metal-organic frameworks for efficient photocatalysis
The ever-increasing global energy shortage and the worsening of the environment urgently require the substitution of conventional fossil-based energy for green and sustainable energy......»»
Bangladesh"s "tiny houses" tackle giant flood challenge
An award-winning architect in Bangladesh, one of the nations most at risk from flooding driven by climate change, has developed an ingenious two-floor housing solution to help people survive what scientists warn is a growing threat......»»
Strategies for environmentally friendly and sustainable polyamide production
Global industries focused on carbon neutrality, under the slogan Net-Zero, are gaining increasing attention. In particular, research on the microbial production of polymers, replacing traditional chemical methods with biological approaches, is active.....»»
Scientists develop bio-pesticide from fungi to control a beetle and protect Eucalyptus plantations
Gonipterus platensis, or the Eucalyptus snout beetle, has a heavy impact on Eucalyptus forest plantations worldwide, and are mostly controlled using the micro wasp Anaphes spp, although control rates rarely become financially viable. This led a team.....»»
Scientists describe 153 new species in 2023
Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences described 153 new animal, plant, and fungi species in 2023, enriching our understanding of Earth's biodiversity and strengthening our ability to regenerate the natural world. The new species include 6.....»»
The two (country) sides of forests: How do public policies influence conservation?
How do national policies impact deforestation? Researchers from the University of Bonn have looked into this question at the global scale and have found that, contrary to common assumptions, national strategies have a significant—and visible—infl.....»»
Amber analyses show that insects already had a variety of defense strategies in the Cretaceous
Analyses of amber show that insect larvae were already using a wide variety of tactics to protect themselves from predators 100 million years ago......»»
Fungi-cranberry pairings have unsuspected potential, finds new study
At many winter holiday tables, cranberries have pride of place as an accompaniment to roast turkey and an ingredient in sparkling cocktails......»»
Ransomware trends and recovery strategies companies should know
Ransomware attacks can have severe consequences, causing financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. The methods used to deliver ransomware vary, including phishing emails, malicious websites, and exploiting vulnerabilities in.....»»
Uncontrolled chemical reactions fuel crises at LA County"s two largest landfills
Hundreds of feet underground, in a long-dormant portion of Chiquita Canyon landfill, tons of garbage have been smoldering for months due to an enigmatic chemical reaction......»»
Information-blocking rule in 21st Century Cures Act redefines data exchange in healthcare
A Verato survey offers perspectives on the data management strategies of healthcare executives, highlighting the crucial role of Healthcare Master Data Management (hMDM) in addressing key gaps, facilitating seamless data exchange, and aligning with t.....»»
We rely heavily on groundwater—but pumping too much threatens thousands of underground species
Groundwater is the world's largest unfrozen freshwater reserve. Australia's Great Artesian Basin alone holds enough water to fill Sydney Harbour 130,000 times. Worldwide, groundwater provides drinking water for half the world's population. Countries.....»»
How to get people to speak up in meetings
An appointed devil's advocate could be one of the many strategies to encourage people to share ideas in meetings, according to new research from the University of Sydney Business School and Lund University......»»