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How engineered walnuts combat drought through grafting

Drought is a major threat to walnut production globally, often resulting in lower yields and weaker trees. While grafting has traditionally been used to improve the resilience of fruit and nut trees, the exact mechanisms of signal transfer between ro.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailAug 26th, 2024

Packet Capture cStor 200S enables organizations to capture, analyze, and optimize network traffic

cPacket Networks launched Packet Capture cStor 200S, the latest addition to its Packet Capture and analytics portfolio. Engineered to meet the escalating demands of enterprise data centers, high-frequency trading platforms, and mission-critical netwo.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Combining satellite methods provides drought detection from space

Observing sites like the Amazon basin from space has underscored the capability of satellites to better detect signs of drought, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Chemoenzymatic approach enhances Stevia sweetness through glycosylation of Rebaudioside C

A research team has revealed that Rebaudioside C (Reb C), a key compound in Stevia extracts, can undergo chemoenzymatic modifications to enhance its sweetness. Researchers used engineered glycosynthases to add glucose and galactose moieties to Reb C,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Alan Wake 2 anniversary update helps you steamroll through enemies

Alan Wake 2 is getting a big update that adds many quality-of-life and accessibility features, including some that reduce combat difficulty......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Q&A: A faster way to identify drought-resistant plants for crop breeding research

Climate change is making droughts more common and more severe—which makes research into developing drought-resistant crops more important than ever. Now researchers have developed a new framework that should expedite this important research......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Redbox easily reverse-engineered to reveal customers’ names, zip codes, rentals

The bankrupt company may not see any consequences. Since Redbox went bankrupt, many have wondered what will happen to those red kiosks and DVDs. Another question worth examining.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images

Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Connected vehicles and chargers use AI to combat hackers, improve customer experience

More than half of vehicles sold globally are connected, according to McKinsey & Co., and that is forecast to rise to 95 percent by the end of the decade. That connectivity gives hackers more targets......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

ExtraHop RevealX enhancements accelerate investigation workflows

ExtraHop unveiled new network-based file analysis capabilities in ExtraHop RevealX to detect malware, combat ransomware, and help prevent data loss. According to the 2024 Global Ransomware Trends Report, organizations experience an average of eight r.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Targeting bacteria: Auxiliary metabolic genes expand understanding of phages and their reprogramming strategy

Viruses that infect bacteria—known as bacteriophages—could be used in a targeted manner to combat bacterial diseases. They also play an important ecological role in global biogeochemical cycles. Recent research by researchers at the University of.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Natural extracts boost drought resistance in lettuce and broccoli

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló, in collaboration with the company Caldic Ibérica, has developed a product based on four natural extra.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Compound drought–heat wave events under-recognized in global soils, finds study

Soil is essential for life and plays a crucial role in the Earth's ecosystem, providing support for plant roots and hosting countless microorganisms. In a warming world, it is important to understand how soil hydrothermal conditions, particularly the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Novel nanoparticle therapy targets fat absorption to combat obesity

Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, engineered to deliver therapeutic molecules directly to the digestive tract, has shown significant.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

Eight dead as heavy rain thrashes Brazil after long drought

At least eight people died after heavy rains in Brazil, authorities said Saturday, as storms swept parts of the country following a severe drought that fueled a record wave of wildfires......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

Targeting "undruggable" diseases: Researchers reveal new levels of detail in targeted protein degradation

Researchers at the University of Dundee have revealed in the greatest detail yet the workings of molecules called protein degraders which can be deployed to combat what have previously been regarded as "undruggable" diseases, including cancers and ne.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Up in smoke: DIY tech to combat wildfires

As wildfires become a more frequent and dangerous part of life, especially in the Pacific Northwest, finding solutions that everyone can use is more important than ever. By June 2024, the Pacific Northwest had already seen more trees burn than in all.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Climate change can alter methane emission and uptake in the Amazon

Extreme temperatures and humidity levels (excessive rain or drought) projected for the Amazon in the context of climate change may increase the volume of methane-producing microorganisms in flooded areas and reduce potential uptake of this greenhouse.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Nobel chemistry winner sees engineered proteins solving tough problems

Whether it's battling tumors or breaking down plastic, American scientist David Baker, co-recipient of this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has an answer: engineering proteins that don't naturally exist—a concept once dismissed as "crazy.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Using a unique combination of DNA techniques to authenticate ginseng supplements and combat adulteration

Rosalee Hellberg, an associate professor in Chapman University's Food Science Program, and her research team have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against adulteration in dietary supplements. Effective methods for identifying adulteration.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Africa"s Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions, say researchers

In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable. Here, in the northern Sahel desert region of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024