Ghanaians love rice—how smallholder farmers could harvest more of it with the help of machines
Rice has become a big part of Ghanaians' daily diet. The country consumes about 1.45 million tons a year—but produces only 987,000 tons, approximately 68% of that......»»
Synthetic asexual reproduction system in hybrid rice shows promise for seed production
Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that allows hybrid rice to propagate by seeds. Recently, a collaborative research team led by Professor Li Jiayang from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sc.....»»
5 movies leaving Netflix in October 2024 you have to watch now
Watch these five movies leaving Netflix at the end of October 2024. Our picks include an A24 love story, a family-friendly adventure, and a dazzling musical......»»
Understanding the influence of specific gene mutations on starch properties in barley
Cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, and barley are essential in the human diet and have various uses in the food industry. Their suitability for different industrial applications depends on the properties of their grains. The major component of these.....»»
Rich Americans may be about to lose a tax benefit they love — and now they"re racing to get their affairs in order
Rich Americans may be about to lose a tax benefit they love — and now they"re racing to get their affairs in order.....»»
New MacStadium Orka Cluster speeds up remote Mac virtual machine builds
MacStadium's new Orka Cluster 3.2 now makes it faster and easier to deploy virtual machines on its platform, with Scheduled Caching helping to prepare ahead and cut down deployment time.MacStadium OrkaLaunched on Tuesday, the Orka Cluster 3.2 is MacS.....»»
Colorsoft Kindle reviews: 3 reasons why the critics seem to love it
Kindle fans who've wanted color have had to wait patiently for years. It seems all that waiting may have been worth it, as critics are absolutely raving about the Kindle Colorsoft......»»
5 great Hulu shows that are perfect to stream for the fall
Five Hulu shows that are perfect to stream for the fall are mostly light, fluffy fun, from a modern take on The Love Boat to a lovable sleuthing trio......»»
Nintendo’s Alarmo turned my bedroom into a battleground
The kids in your life are sure to love Nintendo's adorable Alarmo, but couples may want to think twice about the chaos it'll bring to their bedrooms......»»
Book Review: How Our Love for Citrus Shaped the Modern World
A history of citrus fruits, from the Han Dynasty to the modern orange juice industry.....»»
Best Nespresso deals: cheap espresso machines starting at $119
If you're Jonesing for high-quality espresso and coffee, we've got you covered with these Nespresso deals......»»
Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air
A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall......»»
5 sci-fi movies on Netflix you need to watch in October 2024
Here are five sci-fi movies you need to watch on Netflix in October, including a dystopian horror film and an innovative romance about love and heartbreak......»»
Powerful and compact optical frequency combs provide unique opportunities
Remember those big, clunky machines needed for super precise light measurements? Those days are fading thanks to tiny devices called microcombs. These chips can do the same job, but on a much smaller scale, opening doors for new applications......»»
Based on your feedback, the Ars 9.0.1 redesign is live
Here are the main changes made so far. We love all the feedback that Ars readers have submitted since we rolled out the Ars Technica 9.0 design last week—even the, err, deeply p.....»»
New analysis tools can help farmers make informed choice on "agrivoltaics"
The dual use of land for agriculture and solar energy production, known as agrivoltaics, presents a new opportunity for farmers, but whether it makes economic sense for growers is a complex question. A new set of analytical tools developed by researc.....»»
Key gene discovered for regulating rice grain length
Recently, a research team led by Professor Wu Yuejin from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered a key gene that can influence rice grain length by regulating cell proliferation, the RGL2 gene. This pr.....»»
Is this the movie to beat at next year’s Oscars? Watch the trailer and decide for yourself
Neon has released the latest trailer for Anora, Sean Baker's chaotic love story starring Mikey Madison. Can Anora become a contender at the 2025 Oscars?.....»»
This hot-swappable RGB gaming keyboard is 40% off today — only $54
Thanks to Prime Big Deal Days, this EPOMAKER hot-swappable RGB gaming keyboard is on sale for an incredibly low price. Don't miss it gamers. You'll love it......»»
This Breville coffee maker is $200 off today — Normally $750
This Breville coffee maker, the Barista Express, is available at a huge discount for Prime Big Deal Days. If you love coffee, you need to see it......»»
If you love Deus Ex, keep your eyes on Neo Berlin 2087
Plenty of big games are set to launch in 2025, but don't sleep on Neo Berlin 2087 if you love games like Deus Ex......»»