How do rootstocks mediate scion salinity tolerance under salt stress?
Grafting in tomato has been investigated mainly in small-scale experiments, demonstrating morphological, physiological, and metabolic changes in the scion mediated by the rootstock. By grafting a scion onto different rootstocks, scion salt tolerance.....»»
New stress test model quantifies climate risks for banks
European banks will soon be required to incorporate climate change risks into the stress testing of their equity. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now developed a new approach in cooperation with the Frankfurt Institute fo.....»»
Examining interactions between corals and macroalgae on Singapore"s urban reefs
National University of Singapore marine ecologists studied the dynamics of interactions between corals and macroalgae (seaweeds) on Singapore's urban reefs and investigated the processes that mediate them, providing important insights on how our cora.....»»
Spatial-temporal structure of ocean salinity seasonal variation
Salinity is always regarded as a natural water gauge. It plays a vital role in regulating ocean density, stratification and circulation. However, a holistic analysis of subsurface salinity down to 2,000 meters is lacking, and there has been no quanti.....»»
Bill Gates’ nuclear power company selects a site for its first reactor
First-of-its-kind reactor to be built in Wyoming with heavy Dept. of Energy backing. Enlarge / In TerraPower's design, the nuclear reactor is separated from the power generation process by molten salt heat storage. (credit: TerraPower).....»»
Team develops new screening process; could lead to next-generation therapeutics for a broad spectrum of diseases
A new study led by University of California, Irvine researchers developed a high-throughput screen methodology to identify compounds affect a key G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) rhodopsin (Rh). GPCRs mediate many important physiological functions a.....»»
Time to branch out: Display potted trees on a decorative stand
Plants help reduce stress, filter the air, and just look beautiful. You can use a tree stand indoors to help lift your larger plants off the floor and add a little more depth to your decor. Here are several different styles made from a variety of mat.....»»
Auroboros" "living" Biomimicry dress crystalises and changes shape in real time
London-based fashion brand Auroboros has designed a dress made from recycled plastic and salt crystals that changes colour and shape in real-time, mimicking the growth of a flower. Read more London-based fashion brand Auroboros has designed.....»»
How corals react to climate change
Ph.D. student Fabian Gösser from the Department of Animal Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity has been studying how corals react to changing environmental conditions and how their stress response could contribute to the survival of the reefs. The RU.....»»
Surprising findings on how salt affects blood flow in the brain
Researchers reveal surprising new information about the relationship between neuron activity and blood flow deep in the brain, as well as how the brain is affected by salt consumption......»»
Researchers recreate deep-Earth conditions to see how iron copes with extreme stress
Far below you lies a sphere of solid iron and nickel about as wide as the broadest part of Texas: the Earth's inner core. The metal at the inner core is under pressure about 360 million times higher than we experience in our everyday lives and temper.....»»
Female bushbabies are more stressed, may be more vulnerable to changing environment
A new study has explored the yearly routine of a small primate called the thick-tailed greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus), discovering that females may be under a lot more stress than males......»»
The role of animal pheromones in regulating fat burning and longevity
Pheromones are potent molecules that mediate communications between animals and even between humans. Usually, a sender animal synthesizes and excretes pheromones to the environment; pheromones are detected by a receiver animal and elicit dramatic cha.....»»
Fish and plant research for future food security
The field of aquaponics has recently yielded a new plant-fish combination. For the first time, a salinity-tolerant plant commonly known as glasswort, or sea asparagus, has been grown together with flathead gray mullet (Mugil cephalus), an important f.....»»
Does environmental stress drive migration?
With the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, the world is focused on the consequences of a climate crisis and how we can still change course. Yet while climate-driven migration has been deemed a major threat in public discourse and academic.....»»
Nanoscale self-assembling salt-crystal "origami" balls envelop liquids
Researchers have developed a technique whereby they can spontaneously encapsulate microscopic droplets of water and oil emulsion in a tiny sphere made of salt crystals—sort of like a minute, self-constructing origami soccer ball filled with liquid......»»
Infection with a fungus decreases the heat and cold tolerance of insects, influences insect behavior, study finds
We humans tend to avoid harsh conditions when we are sick, instead seeking out the comfort of our climate-controlled homes. New research shows that sick insects may also be sensitive to extreme temperatures, and it could be the pathogen itself that d.....»»
Using neutrons to analyze modified high-entropy metal alloys
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method of adding nanostructures to high-entropy metal alloys, or HEAs, that enhance both strength and ductility, which is the ability to deform or stretch under tensile stress without fail.....»»
PTSD symptoms vary over course of menstrual cycle, research finds
In women who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may vary over the course of the menstrual cycle, with more symptoms during the first few days of the cycle when the hormone estradiol is low, and fewer symptoms close to ov.....»»
Centriole instability might contribute to some cases of microcephaly
Centrioles are cylindrical structures involved in the generation of microtubules—fibers inside of cells that form a network to provide structure and shape to cells and to mediate transport processes. In addition, centriole are required to build cil.....»»
Best tools to stress test your CPU
Stress-testing your CPU can be an excellent way to gauge how powerful it really is. Here are a few tests we think you should check out to maximize performance......»»