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Plant metabolism proves more complicated than previously understood

Plants have evolved fiendishly complicated metabolic networks. For years, scientists focused on how plants make secondary metabolites, the compounds that plants produce to enhance their defense and survival mechanisms......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 18th, 2023

iPad mini 7 proves Apple’s silicon strength in a surprising way, here’s how

Apple silicon has led to significant advancements on the Mac, including the recent M4 models. But some of the best evidence for Apple’s advantages in silicon is found in a surprising and unconventional place: the iPad mini 7. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

Nanopesticide delivery system made with neem seed extract improves pesticide effectiveness

Pesticides can be made more effective and environmentally friendly by improving how they stick to plant surfaces, thanks to new research led by Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering at Texas A&M University......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Researchers identify two fungal enzymes that hijack the immune system of plants to colonize roots

In nature, plant roots are always colonized by fungi. This interaction can be either mutualistic, benefiting both the plant and the fungus, or pathogenic, where the fungus harms the host plant. A research group led by Professor Dr. Alga Zuccaro at th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

How do these giant balloons work? What makes them both easier and more complicated than a normal-size balloon?.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Same plant, different tactic: Habitat determines response to climate, thale cress study finds

Plants need light to grow, but too much light can induce damage to the photosynthetic complex known as photosystem II. It is known that plants adapted to growing under full sun repair this light-induced damage more. But this repair activity slows dow.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Moving "hotspot" created world"s longest straight underwater mountain belt, researchers find

New Curtin University research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge—the Earth's longest straight underwater mountain chain—formed through a different process than previously believed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Study discovers how algae produce a hormone they use to communicate

A study at the University of Cordoba shows how algae produce auxin, a plant hormone, opening a path of communication with bacteria to generate synergies that could benefit agricultural production. The paper is published in the journal iScience......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Cobalt ions, not covalent organic frameworks themselves, drive catalytic activity, study finds

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are less stable as catalysts than previously thought but remain highly active. COFs are promising designer catalysts, for example for the sustainable production of chemicals and fuels. Their properties can be adjust.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Smart agriculture technology attaches directly to underside of leaves for monitoring plants

With growing concerns over climate change and overpopulation, we urgently need to boost agricultural productivity. With the goal of creating a way to easily tell whether a plant is thriving or dying, a leaf-mounted sensor was created by researchers a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Better habitats for forest farming wild leeks could help future foraging demands

Ramps, also known as wild leeks, and their unique garlic-onion flavor profile, are a popular foraged seasonal food but that demand could drive overharvesting of the native forest plant......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Drake makes wild claim that Apple was paid to ‘purposely misdirect’ Siri requests toward rival Kendrick Lamar’s song

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud appears to have no end in sight, and now Apple is unwittingly getting pulled into the complicated affair thanks to a possible Siri malfunction and Apple Music. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Many plant-based brands are struggling. They should follow the marketing examples of big tech

After several years of stellar sales growth, demand for alternative meats appears to be plummeting. Big-name brands Beyond Meat and Quorn have been struggling, and some smaller producers have closed down......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

MagicMiles is an app that helps you create travel itineraries using AI

Traveling is one of my favorite activities, but organizing a good trip can be quite complicated – especially when it comes to a new destination. Thankfully, there’s a new app called MagicMiles that helps you create entire travel itineraries using.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Visualizations help make sense of supply chain processes

Sandy Dall'erba is on a mission to systematically complement his published scientific research with visual tools, so it can be seen and easily understood by lay people, including policymakers......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Wood ants that actively combat plant diseases could be used in organic apple orchards

The small industrious wood ant can do more than just build high nests in spruce forests. A newly published article in the journal Microbial Ecology reveals that ants combat a range of plant diseases, including those affecting apples. At the same time.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Improved ultrasound technique produces previously unattainable images inside live cells

A ultrasound technique from the University of Nottingham will allow the production of sharper images inside live cells without causing damage at resolutions that were previously unattainable......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Study reveals RNA"s unknown role in DNA damage repair

A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by Georgia Tech's Francesca Storici, has discovered a previously unknown role for RNA. Their insights could lead to improved treatments for diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders while chan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water

A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland has reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water to safeguard public health f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

I played 2 hours of Avowed entirely in third-person. Here’s how it went

We previously played Avowed in first-person, but we decided to give third-person a try in our latest hands-on demo......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Researchers unearth two previously unknown Linux backdoors

ESET researchers have identified multiple samples of two previously unknown Linux backdoors: WolfsBane and FireWood. The goal of the backdoors and tools discovered is cyberespionage that targets sensitive data such as system information, user credent.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024