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India Discovers New Plant Species in Antarctica

Indian scientists have discovered a new plant species in Antarctica. From a report: Polar biologists stumbled upon a species of moss during an expedition to the ice-covered continent in 2017. Identification is laborious, and it took the scientists fi.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotJul 8th, 2021

Stellantis sues UAW to stop strike over plant investments

Stellantis is taking legal action against the union's threat to walk off over delayed investments in some of Stellantis' assembly plants, including the shuttered Belvidere site......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

Strange “biotwang” ID’d as Bryde’s whale call

Multi-species machine-learning model can unlock insights into new whale species. In 2014, researchers monitoring acoustic recordings from the Mariana Archipelago picked up an unus.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

UAW local seeking strike authorization at GM pickup plant in Indiana

UAW Local 2209 in Indiana said the issue involves the move of seniority employees to other shifts after the departure of roughly 250 part-time temporary employees......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected, study reveals

The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity—a measure of the range of different roles and functions that birds undertake within the environm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Genetic database shows some fungal crops became completely reliant on ants 27 million years ago

When humans began farming crops thousands of years ago, agriculture had already been around for millions of years. In fact, several animal lineages have been growing their own food since long before humans evolved as a species......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Study identifies compounds that extend longevity of Japanese morning glory flowers

The longevity of plant flowers is controlled by genetically programmed mechanisms. After a certain amount of time after flowering, the expression of genes associated with programmed cell death is induced and cellular components such as proteins and n.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Scientists offer a detailed look at the skeleton of an ancient predator that thrived in extreme conditions

Imagine a world on the brink of collapse: volcanic eruptions spewing toxic gases, oceans turning acidic, and up to 90% of Earth's species vanishing in the blink of an eye. This was the reality at the end of the Permian Period, around 252 million year.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

New species of clearwing moth from Guyana discovered in Wales

A new species of moth has been described far away from home following a cross-continent detective journey that included Natural History Museum scientists from separate fields, a budding young ecologist with a knack for community science, a globe-trot.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Scientists find plant-like behavior in human cells

A team of scientists from Monash University has solved the structure of a protein known as "LYCHOS," which can detect and regulate cell growth by sensing cholesterol levels in the body......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Toyota delays EV output at Ky. plant for ‘production’ issues

The world’s biggest automaker is pushing back the start of EV production in the U.S. to the first half of 2026, after reportedly slashing its global sales outlook for battery electrics......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

As temperatures rise, researchers identify mechanisms behind plant response to warming

Microscopic pores on the surface of leaves called stomata help plants "breathe" by controlling how much water they lose due to evaporation. These stomatal pores also enable and control carbon dioxide intake for photosynthesis and growth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Wildlife care varies by species, Finnish study finds

A joint study carried out at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, and SEY Animal Welfare Finland investigated the treatment of injured and sick wildlife as well as associated factors. The care of wild animals is a significant e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Citizen scientists create buzz with new insect discovery

More than 60% of Australia's known insects are unnamed and a mystery to science. Of an estimated 500,000 Australian species, roughly half are insects, but many aren't categorized......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Plant pathologists spearhead Fusarium head blight research on hemp

Extension faculty at the University of Kentucky (UK) Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are advancing the fight against Fusarium head blight (FHB) in hemp. This disease, caused by multiple species of the Fusarium fungus, threa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

The biodiversity jukebox: How sound can boost beneficial soil microbes to heal nature

In a race against time, scientists are exploring new ways to restore natural systems. Alongside traditional methods such as planting trees, reducing pollution and reintroducing native species, a surprising new tool is emerging: sound. Ecologists can.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Preserving nature"s genetic resources: Wild banana relatives of mainland Southeast Asia reveal hidden diversity

In a new study, researchers have uncovered a wealth of hidden diversity among wild banana species in mainland Southeast Asia. The discovery, which has been published in PLoS ONE, highlights the critical importance of conserving these genetic resource.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Ford in talks to make EVs in way back to India, minister says

Ford has yet to decide on what it will manufacture in India, said Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, but he hinted that it could be electric vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Arctic plant study suggests the rate of climate change threatens to exceed the adaptive capacity of species

A research group at the Finnish Museum of Natural History is investigating the adaptive potential of plant species amid a warming climate. Their recent study investigates the Siberian primrose, a plant species that occurs on the coasts of the Bothnia.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Q&A: Using a new approach to shine a light on hidden plant microbes

Despite there being more microbes on Earth than stars in our galaxy, only a tiny fraction have been discovered. An approach called metagenomics—a type of DNA sequencing—may help scientists learn more about these elusive organisms, according to Pe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Pikashow is Popular in India. Why?

Pikashow is a prime Live TV application available for all Android devices. Pikashow APK is a fast streaming app that offers a diverse range of free and paid content. This free-of-cost streaming service comes with easy access to all the local and glob.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024