Sweet lime oils defeat pests
Citrus peel and pulp is a growing waste problem in the food industry and in the home. However, there is potential to extract something useful from it. Work in the International Journal of Environment and Waste Management describes a simple steam dist.....»»
Discovery of mechanism plants use to change seed oil could impact industrial, food oils
Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of oil biosynthesis and found a way to genetically engineer a type of test plant to more efficiently produce different kinds of seed oil that it otherwise wouldn't make......»»
Gene seekers discover atypical genes that control multiple valuable soybean traits
A team led by Purdue University soybean geneticist Jianxin Ma has developed a new biotechnological tool for the domestication of desirable traits from wild soybeans, such as resistance to leafhopper insect pests. The use of such tools, called de novo.....»»
Enhancing sweet potato quality analysis with hyperspectral imaging and AI
Sweet potatoes are a popular food choice for consumers worldwide because of their delicious taste and nutritious quality. The red, tuberous root vegetable can be processed into chips and fries, and it has a range of industrial applications, including.....»»
Research team shows island bats are valuable allies for farmers
A new study has highlighted how bats can be valuable allies for farmers, by feeding on important agricultural pests. The findings demonstrate that encouraging bat species can be a win-win for both conservation efforts and local farmers......»»
Sweet lessons: Taiwan urban beekeeping gets positive buzz
Under mulberry trees at a bee farm in Taipei's suburbs, students watched intently as instructor Tsai Ming-hsien wafted smoke over a hive box, explaining to aspiring apiarists how to keep the insects happy in an urban setting......»»
Cambridge Audio’s CXA81 Mk II amplifier gets a tune-up and a sweet new DAC
Cambridge Audio announced a slightly improved version of its award-winning CXA81 integrated amplifier, called the CXA81 Mk II. It launches in May for $1,199......»»
Galaxy AI Gets Supports for Three New Languages
Samsung announced this morning that its Galaxy AI now supports three new languages: Arabic, Indonesian, and Russian. While supporting entire languages is already pretty sweet, three new dialects are also soon getting added: Australian English, Canton.....»»
A new coating method in mRNA engineering points the way to advanced therapies
Medicine can help to treat certain illnesses; for example, antibiotics can help overcome infections, but a new, promising field of medicine involves providing our body with the "blueprint" for how to defeat illnesses on its own......»»
Researchers discover how we perceive bitter taste
Humans can sense five different tastes: sour, sweet, umami, bitter, and salty, using specialized sensors on our tongues called taste receptors. Other than allowing us to enjoy delicious foods, the sensation of taste allows us to determine the chemica.....»»
Ereban: Shadow Legacy revives a style of single-player game I sorely miss
If you miss the era of short but sweet single-player adventures, then you'll want to pick up the shadow-based stealth game Ereban: Shadow Legacy......»»
Apple finally has a way to defeat ChatGPT
A new research paper reveals that Apple has been quietly working on a LLM solution of its own, and it already beats ChatGPT......»»
The entire state of Illinois is going to be crawling with cicadas
And the land shall feast on their dead. Enlarge (credit: Ed Reschke via Getty) Brace yourselves, Illinoisans: A truly shocking number of cicadas are about to live, make sweet love, and die in a tree near you. Two broods.....»»
Houston vs Duke live stream: Can you watch for free?
Looking for a live stream of today's Houston vs Duke Sweet 16 game? Here are a bunch of ways you can watch for free in the United States......»»
March Madness 2024 live stream: Where to watch the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament
The Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament begins on Thursday. Find out how to stream every March Madness game......»»
UConn vs San Diego State live stream: Can you watch for free?
UConn takes on San Diego State in a Sweet 16 matchup tonight, and here are all the different ways you can watch a free live stream of the game......»»
UNC vs Alabama live stream: Can you watch for free?
UNC and Alabama clash in the Sweet 16 tonight. Here are several different ways you can watch a live stream of the game for free......»»
If you’re looking for a great new Switch game, you’ll dig Pepper Grinder
If you're exhausted after months of long RPGs, Pepper Grinder might be the short and sweet platformer you need right now......»»
Open Roads is a short family drama video game that leaves a big impact
The short and sweet Open Roads tells a poignant story about the ways that loss can bring us closer together......»»
March Madness live stream 2024: Watch every Sweet 16 game
The 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is here, and we've got some different ways you can watch a live stream of all 67 March Madness games......»»
You may be offered a free premium Telegram subscription – but please don’t accept
On the face of it, getting a free premium Telegram subscription direct from the company seems like a pretty sweet deal, giving you access to features like transcribing voice messages into texts. But the price of this particular free deal is way too h.....»»