Revolutionizing kiwifruit cultivation: Cutting-edge breeding strategies for Actinidia
While major advances have been made through speed breeding and other technologies, woody perennial fruit tree species have lagged behind. Among these is the kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis), a crucial fresh fruit crop, which has limited genetic divers.....»»
A stealth fungus has decimated North American bats, but scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome
An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals' skin cells and quietly manipulate them to aid its own survival. The fungus, wh.....»»
Grab the Motorola Edge (2023) for $80 LESS!
It's an older phone, but it checks out. The post Grab the Motorola Edge (2023) for $80 LESS! appeared first on Phandroid. Motorola’s Edge series phones are undoubtedly some of the best-looking Android devices on the market, and they.....»»
Storytelling strategies can make communication about science more compelling
As a science communication scholar, I've always supported vaccination and trusted medical experts—and I still do. As a new mom, however, I've been confronting new-to-me emotions and concerns while weighing decisions about my son's health......»»
How AI helps decode cybercriminal strategies
With terms like “AI washing” making their way into mainstream business consciousness, the hype surrounding AI is making it harder to differentiate between the true applications and empty promises of the technology. The quest for tangible business.....»»
How Drones Are Revolutionizing Search and Rescue
As drones get less expensive and computer vision systems improve, rescuers are getting help from artificial eyes in the sky.....»»
California fast food workers now earn $20 per hour. Franchisees are responding by cutting hours.
California fast food workers now earn $20 per hour. Franchisees are responding by cutting hours......»»
Study shows leaf shape and size can"t reliably distinguish wild coca plants from those grown to make cocaine
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution indicates that while the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has collected annual data on areas of coca cultivation in South America for decades to monitor the establishment of illegal plantations a.....»»
We test the baffling hubless Verge TS Pro electric motorbike
The Verge TS is anything but cheap, but it does feature cutting-edge technology. Enlarge / No, we haven't photoshopped the rear wheel of this electric motorcycle; it uses a hubless motor. (credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle).....»»
Restored oyster sanctuaries host more marine life despite parasites, biologists discover
In the campaign to restore Chesapeake Bay, oyster sanctuaries rank among the most hotly contested strategies. But new research suggests these no-harvest areas are working, and not only for the oysters......»»
Innovative use of hyperspectral data and DCGANs enhances rice protein content estimation
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a crucial crop feeding over half of the global population. The demand for high-quality, protein-rich rice is rising, making accurate grain protein content (GPC) estimation vital for breeding superior varieties......»»
New strategies proposed for protecting thermal barrier coatings against environmental sediment corrosion
Lei Guo and others from Tianjin University in China discovered that the environmental sediments on the surface of aero engine turbine blades have a significant concentration of Fe, surpassing even the levels of Mg, Al, and Ca in certain zones. Conseq.....»»
Siri improved with Apple Intelligence won"t roll out until 2025
While many Apple Intelligence features will roll out with iOS 18 during the remainder of 2024, its much-awaited revamp of Siri will wait until iOS 18.4 in 2025.Siri is gaining a new animation around the edge of iPhone screensBacking up a previous rep.....»»
Samsung might make a big change to the Galaxy Z Flip 6"s cover screen
A recent leak reveals Samsung is opting for an LCD cover screen in what may be a cost-cutting measure......»»
Study shows current strategies are ineffective in controlling Salmonella Dublin in Danish cattle
In a recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH), the University of Copenhagen, and SEGES have shown that despite stringent movement restrictions among Danish cattle farms, Salmonella Dubl.....»»
A prototype superconducting coil opens the way for more energy-efficient electromagnets
How can we advance cutting-edge research but consume less energy? CERN's scientists are working on innovative solutions, and superconductivity is one of the key ingredients......»»
Study reveals human degradation of tropical forests is greater than previously estimated
Tropical forests are essential to sustain high biodiversity and mitigate climate change. They suffer from deforestation, the cutting and converting of forests for agriculture, mining, or infrastructure purposes. However, significant human impacts on.....»»
Dealers say EV sales training provides a competitive edge
Staff learn how to sell EVs to consumers who have different concerns than buyers of internal combustion vehicles. .....»»
Phage viruses, used to treat antibiotic resistance, gain advantage by cutting off competitors" reproduction ability
Curious bits of DNA tucked inside genomes across all kingdoms of life historically have been disregarded since they don't seem to have a role to play in the competition for survival, or so researchers thought......»»
I finally switched to Microsoft Edge for this one feature
Despite using Google Chrome for many years, this simple productivity feature in Microsoft Edge finally made me switch......»»
Only 13% of organizations are cyber mature
A staggering 83% of organizations have suffered a material security breach recently, with over half occurring in the past year alone, underscoring the critical need for advanced preparedness and agile response strategies, according to Commvault. For.....»»