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Partners in crime: Agricultural pest relies on bacteria to overcome plant defenses

Although insect larvae may seem harmless to humans, they can be extremely dangerous to the plant species that many of them feed on, and some of those plant species are important as agricultural crops. Although plants cannot simply flee from danger li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 27th, 2021

Farmers threaten lawsuit against state over "disgusting" agricultural practice: "It"s horrid"

Farmers threaten lawsuit against state over "disgusting" agricultural practice: "It"s horrid".....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Lethal bacteria could be lurking in your garden: Experts fear US spread after 5 deaths

Lethal bacteria could be lurking in your garden: Experts fear US spread after 5 deaths.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

IRISSCON 2024 to address AI’s dual impact on cybersecurity

The IRISSCERT Cyber Crime Conference (IRISSCON) returns on November 6th at the Aviva Stadium, where global cybersecurity leaders will explore AI’s revolutionary role in defending against and contributing to cyber threats. As Ireland’s longest-sta.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

10 best dark comedy movies of all time, ranked

The best dark comedy movies are the perfect blend of grim and hilarious, from the satirical modern classic, Parasite, to the '90s crime favorite, Fargo......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Can Grindr"s AI Cupid help you find love?

Grindr is developing an AI assistant for helping people find romantic partners......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Beware, this seemingly innocent act is actually a crime in Las Vegas casinos

Beware, this seemingly innocent act is actually a crime in Las Vegas casinos.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

5 years ago, the best true crime show of the 2010s went completely unnoticed on Netflix

Five years ago, the best true crime TV show of the 2010s quietly premiered on Netflix. Here's why you should watch it now......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

The reasons flowers wilt could explain how plants spend (and save) their energy

Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management strategy in plants, millions of years in the making......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Another US oil refinery to vanish with Lyondell Houston plant closing

Another US oil refinery to vanish with Lyondell Houston plant closing.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

As hospitals struggle with IV fluid shortage, NC plant restarts production

The initial batches will be shipped in late November at the earliest. The western North Carolina plant that makes 60 percent of the country's intravenous fluid supply has restart.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Researchers study effect of phosphorous and irradiance on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata

Resource competition is an important factor affecting the invasion success of alien plants, and environmental factors influence the competition outcomes between invasive and native plants. Chromolaena odorata has been listed as one of the main invasi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Human histones show promise in fighting bacterial infections

Antibiotics have saved millions of lives from infectious diseases and are considered one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century. However, as the use (and abuse) of antibiotics has increased over the years, many bacteria have developed.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies—implications for global pest control

Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady Terminalia catappa trees that l.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Work with nature to unlock economic prosperity, researchers say

A comprehensive review of the economic impacts of nature-based solutions (NbS), led by the University of Oxford and published this week in PLOS Climate, concludes they can unlock prosperity by boosting local economies, increasing agricultural product.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

300 percent price hikes push disgruntled VMware customers toward Broadcom rivals

Ars speaks with users and partners unhappy with Broadcom's changes. After closing a $69 billion deal to buy virtualization technology company VMware a year ago, Broadcom wasted no.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

International team discovers small molecules that regulate how fast plant leaves age

Two small molecules that are produced by the plant Arabidopsis thaliana are shown to have the opposite effect on how fast its leaves age. The molecules are peptides, short chains of amino acids. While the peptide SCOOP10 accelerates aging, SCOOP12 su.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them

Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem around the world. When bacteria like E. coli no longer respond to antibiotics, infections become harder to treat......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Apple’s M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max compared to past generations, and to each other

M4 and M4 Pro get core count bumps; M4 Max relies on architectural improvements. Apple's week of Mac announcements has wrapped up this morning with the launch of the new M4 MacBoo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

New study explores adoption of robotic weeding to fight superweeds

Most corn and soybean fields in the U.S. are planted with herbicide-resistant crop varieties. However, the evolution of superweeds that have developed resistance to common herbicides is jeopardizing current weed management strategies. Agricultural ro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Global fleet of undersea robots reveals the phytoplankton hidden beneath the ocean"s surface

Phytoplankton—microscopic plant-like organisms—are the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from tiny fish to multi-ton whales while also playing a critical role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024