Spore the merrier: Boom in mushrooms grown on Belgian beer
In Belgium, a country reputed for its beer, mushrooms nourished on a byproduct from the brew are doing booming business......»»
Study: No evidence sowing date influences optimum plant density of sweet corn grown in the midwestern US
Sweet corn (Zea mays L.var. rugosa or saccharata) is sown across a wide range of dates to provide a steady supply of marketable ears for fresh market and processing. Because the product is perishable, marketable ears must be harvested in a timely man.....»»
Researchers develop eco-friendly material from mushrooms, coffee grounds and natural pineapple fibers
Researchers have developed a novel eco-friendly material, dubbed "mycelium-based composites (MBCs)." Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) are renowned for their unique properties, making them an increasingly popular choice in various industries, particul.....»»
NASA shows off its experimental, quiet supersonic aircraft, the X-59
Created along with Lockheed Martin, a new aircraft is designed to reduce the sonic boom created by traveling faster than the speed of sound to a sonic thump......»»
Researchers create light-powered yeast, providing insights into evolution, biofuels and cellular aging
You may be familiar with yeast as the organism content to turn carbs into products like bread and beer when left to ferment in the dark. In these cases, exposure to light can hinder or even spoil the process......»»
Finding a home for the wandering mushrooms—phylogenetic and taxonomic updates of Agaricales
Many edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms that we are familiar with belong to the order Agaricales, which is a group of fungi with important economic and ecological value. Understanding the phylogenetic relationships of Agaricales can help us t.....»»
There are more than 300 ways to work flexibly—here are four tips to make it work for you
Did you know that, according to a recent study, there are more than 300 ways to work flexibly? The list of possible flexible work practices used by an increasingly diverse and aging workforce has grown significantly since many people were forced to w.....»»
Psychoactive psilocybin"s evolution in magic mushrooms
Psilocybe fungi, known colloquially as "magic mushrooms," have held deep significance in Indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica for centuries. They captured the wider world's attention as a psychedelic staple in the 60s and 70s. Now, these infamous organ.....»»
Get your beer from an app-connected roving robot with the Ottobot Brew
Ottonomy is introducing two delivery robots at CES 2024, with the Ottobot Locker joined by the drink-dispensing Ottobot Brew.Ottonomy Ottobot Locker and Ottobot BrewDeveloped in partnership with Harbor Lockers, the Ottobot Locker is an L4 autonomous.....»»
China dethrones Japan as world"s top auto exporter
While China is a world leader in electric vehicles, gasoline-powered cars drove the export boom, the China Passenger Car Association said......»»
Hurricane waves hitting Americas grow 20% per decade: Study
The U.S., Mexico and countries in the Caribbean are being battered by hurricane-induced ocean waves that have grown in areal size by 80% over the past 40 years, a new study has found......»»
JBL brings the boom with upgraded portables and party speakers for 2024
JBL pulled the covers off of its new lineup of portable Bluetooth speakers and booming PartyBox party speakers at CES 2024 in Las Vegas......»»
For the first time in 30 years, your keyboard is about to be changed
Microsoft is bringing a major change to the keyboard we've all grown used to, and it's closer than you might think......»»
DEAL: Get up to 21% Off on the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Tablet!
The tablet is currently on sale on Amazon, going for as much as 21% off. The post DEAL: Get up to 21% Off on the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Tablet! appeared first on Phandroid. TCL’s expanded offerings has grown into quite the selection in rece.....»»
Cybercriminals set their sights on crypto markets
The cryptocurrency market has grown significantly, attracting both enthusiasts and investors. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies has also brought forth an unprecedented need for cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity in the context of cryptocurrenc.....»»
LG is bringing Baby Shark and high-end art to its smart TVs with a range of new apps
Today LG announced that a range of new personal wellness, educational, and lifestyle apps for kids and grown-ups will be available on its smart TVs......»»
Uncovering the 150-year history of Japanese beer barley breeding
Barley is a staple crop with several applications, acting as a source of food, livestock feed, and an ingredient for malt brewing. Originally disseminated from China and the Korean Peninsula about 2,000 years ago, all Japanese barley cultivars were s.....»»
How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? Chemists create a new tool to study probiotic activity
Humans have been fermenting food and drinks—everything from kimchi and yogurt to beer and kombucha—for more than 13,000 years......»»
Researchers fill the final gaps in the Arabidopsis genome sequence
Arabidopsis thaliana is a species grown worldwide for genetic research and was the first plant to have its complete set of chromosomes (its genome) sequenced......»»
Saturday Citations: Dogs (woolly) and cats (athletic). Plus: Amino acid precursors on Enceladus, beer goggles on Earth
This week, scientists reported on drinking beer, Saturnian expulsions, an ancient North American dog breed, and cats playing dogs' favorite game, fetch......»»
Pesticide residue from farms and towns is ending up in fresh oysters
For years, oysters have been lauded as one of the most sustainable and healthy seafood options. But our food is only as healthy as the environment it is grown in......»»