The humidity of flowers acts as an invisible attractor for bumblebees
As well as bright colors and subtle scents, flowers possess many invisible ways of attracting their pollinators, and a new study shows that bumblebees may use the humidity of a flower to tell them about the presence of nectar, according to scientists.....»»
Temperature, humidity may drive future transmission of parasitic worm infections
As climate changes, temperature isn't the only factor to influence the spread of infectious diseases. Humidity plays a role, too, according to new research published this week (Feb. 25) in Ecology Letters......»»
Court blocks $1 billion copyright ruling that punished ISP for its users’ piracy
"Cox did not profit from its subscribers' acts of infringement," judges rule. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | OcusFocus) A federal appeals court today overturned a $1 billion piracy verdict that a jury handed down agains.....»»
Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff
Cut-flower farms could be a sustainable option for mitigating water pollution. Enlarge / The cut flowers could pay for themselves and even turn a profit. (credit: Margi Rentis) Flowers grown on inexpensive floating platf.....»»
Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff and turn a profit
Flowers grown on inexpensive floating platforms can help clean polluted waterways, over 12 weeks extracting 52% more phosphorus and 36% more nitrogen than the natural nitrogen cycle removes from untreated water, according to our new research. In addi.....»»
Noxious fumes at night aren"t a pollinating moth"s delight
Certain plants have flowers that open only in the evening, and depend on nocturnal pollinators such as moths to thrive......»»
Apple introduces the first developer beta of visionOS 1.1
Following the release of the Apple Vision Pro, Apple has brought out its first developer beta for its operating system, visionOS 1.1.visionOSBefore release, the developer betas for visionOS could be downloaded to the developer's Mac, which also acts.....»»
Newly identified protein helps flowers develop properly
Flowers rely on a newly identified protein to develop properly with all of their organs, according to the research team who made the discovery. The team, led by Penn State biologists, identified the protein in the model plant species Arabidopsis and.....»»
AI helps reveal the ancient origin story of floral colors
New research led by Monash University experts used computer simulations to reveal the ancient link between bees and the evolution of colors in flowers. The research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, simulated the landscape of the firs.....»»
Study reveals genes regulating lotus flowering
Lotus is one of the top 10 traditional flowers in China with high ornamental value. Flowering behavior in lotus marks the transition from vegetative to reproductive growth, and flowering time is also an important determinant of its market value......»»
Engineers unmask nanoplastics in oceans, revealing their true shapes and chemistry
Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the oceans each year. The sun's ultraviolet light and ocean turbulence break down these plastics into invisible nanoparticles that threaten marine ecosystems......»»
LSH genes associated with defining the shapes of stems, flowers and leaves required for N-fixing root nodules
Cambridge scientists have identified two crucial genetic factors needed to produce specialized root organs that can accommodate nitrogen-fixing bacteria in legumes such as peas and beans......»»
Researchers report on recent drought in the eastern Hungarian plains
Intensive agricultural cultivation and the resulting changes in soil structure cause low humidity in the near-surface air during heat waves in really dry years. As a result, summer cold fronts roar across the Great Hungarian Plain without the usual t.....»»
How to get Beautiful Flowers in Palworld
If you find yourself in need of beautiful flowers in Palworld, it can be a drag. Here is how to find a few......»»
The first flowers evolved before bees—so how did they become so dazzling?
Colorful flowers, and the insects and birds that fly among their dazzling displays, are a joy of nature. But how did early relationships between flower color and animal pollinators emerge?.....»»
Why Australian summer is getting more humid
Has Sydney felt more like Cairns lately? You're not imagining it—millions of Australians up and down the east coast have sweltered through exceptionally high humidity in recent weeks......»»
Women and people of color remain "invisible" as most people pick white men as their heroes, researchers say
Women and people of color remain invisible to many people in Britain and the U.S. as people pick white men as their heroes instead, a study shows. Their achievements are often forgotten or not recognized when people are choosing who inspires them, re.....»»
One in five Colorado bumblebees are endangered, new report says
On a cliffside at Mesa Verde National Park in southern Colorado, a fuzzy bee was industriously gnawing at the red sandstone. Making a loud grinding sound, the insect used its powerful jaws to drill tunnels and holes in rocks, where it would build a n.....»»
One billion people left dangerously exposed to heat stress by gaps in climate monitoring
2023 was the hottest year on record. Humidity is rising too. Heat and humidity are a dangerous combination, threatening all aspects of our lives and livelihoods......»»
Insect populations flourish in the restored habitats of solar energy facilities
Bumblebees buzz from flower to flower, stopping for a moment under a clear blue Minnesota sky. Birds chirp, and tall grasses blow in the breeze. This isn't a scene from a pristine nature preserve or national park. It is nestled between photovoltaic (.....»»
Scientists develop high-power optic fiber laser to power nano satellites
The use of lasers in space is a reality. Even though radio waves have been the backbone of space communications for ages, the demand to convey more data, in a faster way, made these lighter, more flexible, and more secure infrared rays (invisible to.....»»