How do plants act fast to fight off infections?
New work led by Carnegie's Kangmei Zhao and Sue Rhee reveals a new mechanism by which plants are able to rapidly activate defenses against bacterial infections. This understanding could inspire efforts to improve crop yields and combat global hunger......»»
Dragon’s Dogma 2 changed how I look at fast travel in video games
Fast travel is notably restrictive in Dragon's Dogma 2. While that might sound off-putting, I found it to be one of the game's greatest strengths......»»
VW Group"s Cupra brand to enter U.S. with 2 utility vehicles
Cupra CEO says performance-focused brand will use new sales distribution model and leverage VW Group assembly plants in Mexico......»»
Recreating development in a petri dish to understand how plants live
Plants have an extremely high capacity to adapt to their environment. When the seeds of pea sprouts left over from cooking are soaked in water, the sprouts and leaves grow back. Associate Professor Kondo Yuki of Kobe University's Graduate School of S.....»»
Interior green wall plants treated with antigibberellin plant growth regulators show controlled stem growth
As more businesses recognize the many benefits of having plants in the workplace, interior green walls, also known as living walls, have gained popularity in recent years for their aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits. However, managing plant.....»»
Improving plant health diagnostics: The dawn of microfluidic devices for rapid miRNA detection
In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health. Recognizing the importance of timely stress diagnosis, researchers have developed various sensors and devices to detect.....»»
The Feds Are Trying to Get Plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots
Some species can absorb extreme amounts of nickel from soils. Such “phytomining” could help provide batteries essential for the renewable revolution......»»
In a first, team identifies mysterious exporter for brassinosteroid plant hormone
When you are reading this article, there are multiple hormones working diligently inside your body to stabilize your health status. Just as in human beings, it is impossible for plants to grow and reproduce without being regulated by phytohormones. O.....»»
Best iPhone SE (2022) chargers you can buy in 2024
Charge your iPhone SE (2022) quickly with these fast chargers. The post Best iPhone SE (2022) chargers you can buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone SE (2022) is an affordable compact iPhone. It has a 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD.....»»
Veritas Backup Exec enhancements protect SMBs’ critical data
Veritas Technologies announced enhancements to Veritas Backup Exec, the unified backup and recovery solution. The latest updates include malware detection capabilities, role-based access control and additional optimizations for fast backup and recove.....»»
This Lenovo model made me a believer in cheaper laptops
The Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 is one of a growing number of excellent OLED laptops in the $1,000 price range. It's fast and well-built, but has poor battery life......»»
IKEA just launched a fast charger that puts the competition to shame
IKEA is a brand known to many for its relatively affordable furniture, but now they have launched a new fast charger that is equally cheap. The post IKEA just launched a fast charger that puts the competition to shame appeared first on Phandroid......»»
In Spain, hi-tech hops keep beer bitter as climate bites
Outside the warehouse in northwestern Spain, it's a freezing, foggy morning but inside it's balmy, the warmth and LED lights fooling 360 hop plants to flower as if it were late August......»»
Q&A: British champagne production overtaking French? How the shifting seasons are playing havoc with our crops
Spring equinox is fast approaching, on 20 March, but the changing seasons are playing havoc with UK wildlife and crops. This comes after England and Wales had their warmest Februarys on record, according to the Met Office......»»
Planetary scientists use physics and images of impact craters to gauge thickness of ice on Europa
Sometimes planetary physics is like being in a snowball fight. Most people, if handed an already-formed snowball, can use their experience and the feel of the ball to guess what kind of snow it is composed of: packable and fluffy, or wet and icy......»»
The World Needs to Crack Battery Recycling, Fast
The shift to electric vehicles is exciting, but it will leave us with thousands of tonnes of spent batteries......»»
A Crypto Company Thinks It Can Help Fight Climate Change
Toucan is leveraging blockchain to reinvent the carbon credit market. But thorny questions abound......»»
FDA approves first drug to treat yeast ear infections in dogs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat yeast ear infections in dogs......»»
How to check your Android phone’s processor type and speed
Ever wondered what processor your Android smartphone is using and how fast it is? If you did not check before buying, don’t worry there is another way for you to check. The post How to check your Android phone’s processor type and speed appea.....»»
Synopsys fAST Dynamic enables DevOps teams to fix security vulnerabilities in modern web apps
Synopsys released Synopsys fAST Dynamic, a new dynamic application security testing (DAST) offering on the Synopsys Polaris Software Integrity Platform. fAST Dynamic enables development, security, and DevOps teams to find and fix security vulnerabili.....»»
This one feature could prevent motion sickness, but the Vision Pro doesn’t have it
New research suggests which VR headsets are best at preventing motion sickness so you can play longer in fast-paced VR games......»»