Tank-mixing herbicides may not be enough to avoid herbicide resistance
Eight years ago, University of Illinois and USDA-ARS scientists turned weed control on its head. More and more herbicide resistant weeds were popping up, and the pest plants were getting harder to kill. It was clear farmers could no longer rely on th.....»»
People in power found to avoid using sensitive language at work
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology finds that people in positions of power are three times less likely to use sensitive language in work-related emails than people junior to them......»»
Unlocking the potential of protease inhibitors for enhanced pest resistance in tea plants
Protease inhibitors are a promising strategy for enhancing herbivore resistance in plants, which is crucial for addressing the significant yield losses in crops such as tea plants due to insect herbivores. Serine protease inhibitors (SERPIN) are one.....»»
The effects of primer pairs, PCR conditions, and peptide nucleic acid clamps on plant root fungal diversity assessment
Fungi are frequently found both around and within plant tissues (especially in roots) and are involved in both plant nutrient acquisition and resistance to pathogens. Thus, characterizing the diversity and composition of plant-associated fungal commu.....»»
Scientists develop rapid gene-screening platform to boost disease resistance in crops
Scientists at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have achieved a breakthrough in molecular plant pathology, marking a technological leap forward for breeding durable disease-resistant crops......»»
Butterflies mimic each other"s flight behavior to avoid predators, show scientists
Researchers have shown that inedible species of butterfly that mimic each others' color patterns have also evolved similar flight behaviors to warn predators and avoid being eaten......»»
"Climate contrarianism" is down but not out, expert says
In 2011, Max Boykoff attended the 2011 Heartland Institute's Sixth International Conference on Climate Change in Washington, D.C., to better understand how the prominent conservative think tank was influencing the climate debate......»»
California to fight invasive plants in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with herbicide treatments
In its fight against invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways says it will begin a regiment of herbicide treatments that will last through the end of 2024......»»
Study finds a smoking gun for the spread and evolution of antibiotic resistance
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have uncovered a key link between the spread of antibiotic resistance genes and the evolution of resistance to new drugs in certain pathogens......»»
Should You Buy the iPhone 12 in 2024?
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are getting older, but there are some reasons to consider buying one in 2024. There are also reasons why you might want to avoid them. Apple’s iPhone 12 series arrived in the fall of 2020 and replaced Apple’.....»»
Volkswagen to recall around 261,000 vehicles in the U.S., says NHTSA
Volkswagen is recalling more than 261,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to issues with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday......»»
iMessage dodged EU"s "gatekeeper" label, but WhatsApp didn"t. Here"s why.
Apple has managed to avoid strict regulation in the EU when it comes to iMessage. Apple just received some rare good news from the EU.The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it closed its market investigation into four services &ndash.....»»
Pharmacists propose ways to increase the activity of levofloxacin and overcome bacterial resistance
The antibacterial drug levofloxacin is used to treat pneumonia, sinusitis, genitourinary infections, and other diseases. It is included in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. In terms of its chemical structure, it is a third-generation fluoroq.....»»
Antibiotic use on Kenya"s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk
Farmers often use antibiotics to keep their livestock healthy. They're sometimes used as "quick fixes", to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccination or provision of clean drinking water......»»
UAW, Ford avoid strike with tentative local contract at Kentucky Truck
The tentative agreement on a local contract comes less than 48 hours before the union's Friday strike deadline which would have crippled production at Ford's most profitable plant......»»
New research helps create new antibiotic that evades bacterial resistance
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago and Harvard University have developed an antibiotic that could give medicine a new weapon to fight drug-resistant bacteria and the diseases they cause......»»
How to block a number on Android phones and iPhones
No matter what type of smartphone you're using, we can help you avoid all of those pesky robo and sales calls. Here's how to block a number on any smartphone......»»
UAW strike dinged supplier earnings, but worst-case scenarios were dodged, Q4 reports show
Major suppliers were largely able to absorb the financial impact of the UAW strike and avoid the worst-case scenarios many feared in the lead-up to the work stoppage, but challenges persist......»»
Apple and Meta"s latest fight is over social media boosted post fees on iPhone
Meta's suggesting that users should purchase boosted posts outside of the App Store in order to avoid a 30% fee has drawn Apple's ire with it now accusing Meta of attempting to evade fees it knew was coming for over a year.Credit: MetaThere's been a.....»»
TikTok and Instagram "diet" tips to avoid
Interested in healthy eating? These diet tips aren't what you're looking for. Plenty of influencers and creators on TikTok and Instagram think they know the right way for you to eat. This feels especially obvious in January and February, when,.....»»
Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets city
Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of noxious haze blanketed the Thai capital on Thursday......»»