Metal nanoparticles serves as plant growth regulators
Engineered nanomaterials (EMs) negatively or positively affect plant growth and development attributed to their physiochemical properties, application, and concentrations. Previous studies have shown that ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles affec.....»»
Extraordinary Vietnam fraud case exposes the inherent vulnerabilities of banks
The financial crisis of 2008 showed just how much the world depends on banks being well run. Since then, regulators have been given new powers to keep some of the biggest institutions on a much shorter leash to stamp out risk, greed and corruption......»»
Economic growth tops the priority list for Canadian policymakers: Here"s why
Canada is currently experiencing anemic economic growth, meaning there is a slowdown in the total production of goods and services per capita. The real GDP growth forecast for 2024 is 0.7 percent......»»
Toyota invests $1.4 billion in Indiana plant for large EV
The investment will add 340 jobs and a new battery pack assembly line, but details signal that either the Toyota Sienna or Toyota Highlander will become a full EV in 2026......»»
Mercedes warms to ICE vehicles as EV growth cools in the U.S.
Mercedes expects to sell about 50,000 more coupes, sedans, crossovers and SUVs in the U.S. in 2024 compared with last year......»»
Fireblocks expands DeFi suite with threat detection features
Fireblocks introduced new security features to its DeFi suite: dApp Protection and Transaction Simulation. As the DeFi sector experiences unprecedented growth, the need for proactive security measures has never been more critical. With attackers taki.....»»
Researchers discover mechanism regulating bud dormancy release in tree peony
In perennial woody plants, bud endodormancy is crucial for survival under adverse environmental conditions in winter, such as low temperature (LT) and dehydration stress. To break bud dormancy is essential for the resumption of bud growth and floweri.....»»
SlTHM27-SlGAD2 model regulates the cold tolerance in tomato by regulating GABA and anthocyanin
The frequency and intensity of plant stresses have increased in recent years due to climate change. Among them, low temperature is an unavoidable environmental factor limiting agricultural productivity......»»
Team reports on relationship between contents of diosgenin and brassinosteroids in Dioscorea zingiberensis
Diosgenin, a secondary metabolite isolated from the Dioscorea spp. plant family, is an irreplaceable and ideal starting material for the synthesis of steroid hormone drugs. Dioscorea zingiberensis is the world's most desirable and important plant sou.....»»
U.S. EV battery upstart, Hyundai-Kia close in on lithium metal battery commercialization
SES AI, a U.S. maker of electric vehicle batteries, aims to bring its next-gen lithium metal batteries to market as early as 2026 and is turbocharging the drive through a new agreement to jointly build and test the technology with South Korea's Hyund.....»»
Joy and angst: Reaction from the UAW"s historic win at VW"s Chattanooga plant
Reaction to the UAW's victory in Chattanooga quickly took shape on social media and in Tennessee, where the Republican governor said workers made a mistake......»»
Startup financing gender gaps greater in societies where women are more empowered: Study
Commercial bankers provide capital to fund the operations and growth of businesses. However, as these lenders evaluate entrepreneurs who apply for loans, gender bias leads to women being denied more often than their male counterparts......»»
Scientists develop novel liquid metal alloy system to synthesize diamond under moderate conditions
Did you know that 99% of synthetic diamonds are currently produced using high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) methods? A prevailing paradigm is that diamonds can only be grown using liquid metal catalysts in the "gigapascal pressure range" (typi.....»»
Vast DNA tree of life for plants revealed by global science team using 1.8 billion letters of genetic code
A new paper published today (April 24) in the journal Nature by an international team of 279 scientists led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew presents the most up-to-date understanding of the flowering plant tree of life......»»
Giant virus discovered in wastewater treatment plant infects deadly parasite
The single-celled organism Naegleria fowleri ranks among the deadliest human parasites. Researchers around Matthias Horn and Patrick Arthofer from the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science at the University of Vienna, in an intern.....»»
Enhanced CRISPR method enables stable insertion of large genes into the DNA of higher plants
Scientists at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) have succeeded for the first time in stably and precisely inserting large gene segments into the DNA of higher plants very efficiently. To do this, they optimized the gene-editing method.....»»
Nestlé baby foods loaded with unhealthy sugars—but only in poorer countries
Health experts say children under age 2 should have zero added sugars in their diets. Enlarge / Night view of company logos in Nestlé Avanca Dairy Products Plant on January 21, 2019, in Avanca, Portugal. This plant produces Cere.....»»
Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust
Sales of vegan meat are trending downward in the US, with companies scrambling to win back customers......»»
Everything you need to know about Twisted Metal season 2
Twisted Metal is coming back for a new season on Peacock, and we're sharing everything you need to know about season 2......»»
Stellantis lays off 199 at Ram 1500 plant in suburban Detroit
The layoffs in Sterling Heights, Mich., took effect Monday as the automaker continues to trim its head count......»»
What"s next after UAW"s historic win at VW Chattanooga plant
After two close defeats, Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga overwhelmingly voted to join the UAW. Here's what you need to know......»»