The best traits in Crusader Kings III
Getting the best traits in Crusader Kings III will make or break any playthrough. Here is how to get the best traits for your kids and which ones to avoid......»»
Regent honeyeaters were once kings of flowering gums but are now on the edge of extinction
Less than 80 years ago, regent honeyeaters ruled Australia's flowering gum forests, with huge raucous flocks roaming from Adelaide to Rockhampton......»»
One gene closer to a super sorghum
Scientists are honing the traits of speed, strength and near invulnerability in an important food crop that, much like a superhero, will help protect the vulnerable......»»
A starfish-shaped soft robot that creeps, changes its color, and self-heals broken parts
Natural camouflage is one of nature's most interesting traits. Materials scientists have now developed a material that can mimic the camouflage capabilities of marine mollusks. They created a starfish-shaped soft robot that responds to heat and press.....»»
The strategy of plants: It"s all about balancing traits
Just like every other organism on Earth, plants' ultimate goal is to survive and reproduce. In order to achieve this, they must make trade-offs between where and how to allocate their finite set of resources. Whether they put their resources and ener.....»»
Sparks fly between Caped Crusader and Catwoman in latest The Batman trailer
Also: the Riddler wants Batman to "unmask the truth about this cesspool we call a city." Robert Pattinson stars in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne, in The Batman. B.....»»
Climate and soil determine the distribution of plant traits
An international research team succeeded in identifying global factors that explain the diversity of form and function in plants. Led by the University of Zurich, the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena and the University of Leipzig, the.....»»
Scientists probe into spinach domestication and genetic basis of agronomic traits
On December 13, Prof. Jiao Chen from the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, and Prof. Fei Zhangjun from the Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, co-published a research article entitled "Genomic analyses provide i.....»»
Frankincense and myrrh have been revered since ancient times, but now they"re under threat
Right now, Christmas nativity scenes across the world feature three kings—also known as the "wise men" or Magi—bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the newborn baby Jesus in Bethlehem. In the Bible, Matthew's gospel tells us that the.....»»
Developing an unprecedented 3D X-ray microscope methodology to image plants at cellular resolution
Measuring plant phenotypes, a term used to describe the observable characteristics of an organism, is a critical aspect of studying and improving economically important crops. Phenotypes central to the breeding process include traits like kernel numb.....»»
Is There a Genetic Link to Being an Extremely Good Boy?
Guide dogs need the right personality, health, and training. Scientists are studying the genetics behind the traits that make a dog suited to working......»»
Most dog breeds highly inbred
Dog breeds are often recognized for distinctive traits—the short legs of a dachshund, wrinkled face of a pug, spotted coat of a Dalmatian. Unfortunately, the genetics that give various breeds their particular attributes are often the result of inbr.....»»
Acer Swift 5 review: The grass is always greener
Appropriately priced with some unique traits, but rivals offer better performance. Enlarge (credit: Scharon Harding) Acer chose the Swift 5 as its vehicle for ushering in Windows 11, and that was a safe choice. With a starti.....»»
Birds" feeding habits are affected by their personality and self-control
For a long while, it was assumed that only humans have personalities or can exercise self-control. Now, biologists are beginning to discover that birds and other wild animals share these traits with humans......»»
New research illuminates the properties of protein-RNA droplets
Liquid droplets of protein and RNA have traits reminiscent of a childhood joy: Silly Putty......»»
Dry rice: Cracking the core molecular and physiological traits of drought-tolerant rice
For many smallholder farmers in South and Southeast Asia, rice is more than a staple food—it's a livelihood. Generations of smallholder farmers have relied solely on rainfall to irrigate their crops, but the increasing frequency and severity of dry.....»»
Latin American rice breeding gets a boost from genomic tools
How do you like your rice? Sticky, fluffy, brown, or white? These qualities, in addition to grain length, width, appearance, and other traits, are hugely important predictors of rice sales and consumption worldwide. And region matters. Rice preferenc.....»»
How Marvel"s "Eternals" got their mythic names
It's easy to make a comparison between modern comic book superheroes and the mythical heroes of eons past. Superheroes and legends alike represent the best of humanity. Their stories are meant to present the traits and values that the best of us shou.....»»
Planting new forests with high functional diversity helps improve productivity
As forests age, differences in species functional traits become more important and reliable in predicting forest productivity, according to an international study led by Prof. Ma Keping at the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (I.....»»
Honor Of Kings: World Announced For Multiple Platforms
Honor Of Kings: World has been announced by Tencent and TiMi Studio Group as a multi-platform release, though no specifics were given. The post Honor Of Kings: World Announced For Multiple Platforms appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Honor.....»»
Crusader Blade is a mod that uses Mount & Blade II to fight Crusader Kings III battles
If you've played Crusader Kings III, you know it focuses on delivering a political and social simulation through complex systems without paying much attention to the visual side of things. On the other hand, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord tries to be t.....»»