Hemipteran–ant mutualism could represent symbiotic invasion
Ants are among the most diverse and abundant insects on the planet. Both native and invasive ants are capable of forming mutualisms with hemipteran insects, preying on non-hemipteran herbivores and indirectly affecting primary production. To date, mo.....»»
Researchers uncover a key link in legume plant-bacteria symbiosis
Legume plants have the unique ability to interact with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil, known as rhizobia. Legumes and rhizobia engage in symbiotic relations upon nitrogen starvation, allowing the plant to thrive without the need for externally.....»»
Alien invasion: Non-native earthworms threaten ecosystems
An alien invasion capable of triggering catastrophic changes is underway across North America. At least 70 imported earthworm species have colonized the continent, and represent a largely overlooked threat to native ecosystems, according to a new stu.....»»
Data study helps explain underpinnings of Russia"s invasion and Ukraine"s resilience
AidData, the international development research lab based at William & Mary's Global Research Institute, have done an exhaustive study of Russia's attempts to use media, money and partnerships with sympathetic civic groups to advance its interests in.....»»
How the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted the global wheat market
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused an immediate disruption in the global wheat market, with serious implications for food prices and global food security. Wheat is a staple commodity in many countries and one of the most extensively.....»»
How does car traffic influence airborne fungal diversity?
Microbial particles including fungi, bacteria, allergens, etc., are common natural components of air. In particular, fungi represent a large portion of the airborne microbes since they are among the most abundant, widely dispersed, and pervasive orga.....»»
Improving climate predictions by unlocking the secrets of soil microbes
Climate models are essential to predicting and addressing climate change, but can fail to adequately represent soil microbes, a critical player in ecosystem soil carbon sequestration that affects the global carbon cycle......»»
Dark black eggs found on ocean floor represent deepest free-living flatworms ever observed
A pair of marine scientists at Hokkaido University, in Japan, has found evidence of the deepest free-living flatworms ever observed. In their study, published in the journal Biology Letters, Keiichi Kakui and Aoi Tsuyuki, identified flatworm eggs fou.....»»
Scientists warn missing Russian data causing Arctic climate blind spots
Loss of scientific data from Russia's Arctic monitoring stations following the invasion of Ukraine has worsened information gaps that could have serious implications for tracking and predicting climate change globally, researchers warned Monday......»»
"Water bear" genomes reveal the secrets of extreme survival
Tardigrades may be nature's ultimate survivors. While these tiny, nearly translucent animals are easily overlooked, they represent a diverse group that has successfully colonized freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments on every continent, in.....»»
Exploding kamikaze bacteria: How a few "soldier" cells confer virulence to a population by sacrificing themselves
You suddenly feel sick—pathogenic bacteria have managed to colonize and spread in your body. The weapons they use for their invasion are harmful toxins that target the host's defense mechanisms and vital cell functions. Before these deadly toxins c.....»»
15 open-source cybersecurity tools you’ll wish you’d known earlier
Open-source tools represent a dynamic force in the technological landscape, embodying innovation, collaboration, and accessibility. These tools, developed with transparency and community-driven principles, allow users to scrutinize, modify, and adapt.....»»
Google just settled a $5B privacy suit involving Chrome browser
Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion lawsuit brought by claimants who accused the web giant of privacy invasion by tracking their online activities......»»
NREL research quantifies losses from cardboard, paper waste
Piles of cardboard and paper littering America's landfills represent $4 billion in lost economic value, according to a new analysis by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)......»»
Google just settled a $5 billion privacy suit involving Chrome browser
Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion lawsuit brought by claimants who accused the web giant of privacy invasion by tracking their online activities......»»
10 best horror movies of 2023, ranked
These are the 10 best horror movies of 2023, from slasher hits like Scream VI to alien invasion films like No One Will Save You, and more......»»
Stellantis brings back 165 workers from idled Belvidere plant
The callbacks represent the first step toward a nearly $5 billion commitment to Belvidere that Stellantis made in its new contract with the UAW......»»
Research suggests women lose more muscle than men in spaceflight
New research published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests women lose more muscle than men in a microgravity environment such as spaceflight. The study "represent[s] the longest bed rest study on a large cohort of women" and.....»»
7 best action movies of 2023, ranked
From animated turtles to an underrated Nazi-hunting thriller to Godzilla, these seven pictures represent the best the action genre had to offer in 2023......»»
Research investigates evolution of symbiotic binary HM Sagittae
Using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), astronomers have performed a multiwavelength study of a symbiotic binary known as HM Sagittae. Results of the study, presented December 4 on the.....»»
Civilian attacks likely to strengthen Ukrainian resistance, say researchers
During the all-out invasion of Ukraine, Russia has deliberately chosen civilian targets, such as apartment buildings, presumably with the goal of deterring Ukrainian resistance. But does such terror deter or, in contrast, motivate resistance among or.....»»