This Carnivorous Plant Has a Rain-Powered Trap
A biological “spring” helps a pitcher plant fling insects to their doom.....»»
Hunter-gatherer diets weren"t always heavy on meat: Morocco study reveals a plant-based diet
About 11,000 years ago, humans made a major shift from hunting and gathering to farming. This change, known as the Neolithic Revolution, dramatically altered our diets......»»
Novel genetic clock discovers oldest known marine plant: Seagrass clone in the Baltic sea is more than 1,400 years old
Using a novel genetic clock, a team of researchers from Kiel, London, Oldenburg, and Davis, California, has determined the age of a large marine plant clone for the first time. This seagrass clone from the Baltic Sea dates back to the migration perio.....»»
Flooding and landslides kill three in Vietnam"s north
Flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam have killed three people, state media said Monday, after days of heavy rain that partially submerged thousands of homes......»»
Cybersecurity pros change strategies to combat AI-powered threats
75% of security professionals had to change their cybersecurity strategy in the last year due to the rise in AI-powered cyber threats, with 73% expressing a greater focus on prevention capabilities, according to Deep Instinct. Additionally, 97% of re.....»»
Toyota axle supplier Hino closing Arkansas plant, cutting 1,300 jobs
Hino Motors will shut down its 1,300-employee axle plant in Arkansas by 2027 and exit the auto parts business to redirect its focus toward their commercial truck operations in the U.S......»»
Decoding Salvia miltiorrhiza: A molecular approach to boosting bioactive compounds
A study, published in Horticulture Research explores the role of the Smi-miR858a-SmMYB module in regulating the biosynthesis of tanshinones and phenolic acids. Researchers from the Institute of Medicinal Plant Development and Chengdu Medical College.....»»
Engineered nanocomplexes achieve systemic gene silencing in crops
Gene silencing in plants has faced significant challenges, primarily due to the difficulty of transporting RNA molecules across plant cell membranes and achieving systemic effects. Traditional genetic engineering methods are time-consuming and often.....»»
Shrinking statures, growing insights: Unraveling the genetic underpinnings of dwarfism in squash
In the quest to bolster crop yields and fortify plants against environmental stressors, the delicate interplay of phytohormones stands as a keystone. Yet, our grasp of these genetic levers, particularly those dictating plant stature and resilience to.....»»
ASUS is open to creating an Arm-powered ROG Ally
ASUS isn’t opposed to the idea of releasing an Arm-powered version of its ROG Ally handheld gaming device, but don’t hold your breath. The post ASUS is open to creating an Arm-powered ROG Ally appeared first on Phandroid. Arm-powered P.....»»
Apple needs an AI-powered folding iPhone to stem its decline in China, says Kuo
Apple needs an AI-powered folding iPhone to stem its decline in China, says Kuo.....»»
GM delays new EV motor output at plant in Canada
General Motors is delaying plans to build electric-vehicle motors at its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant, according to the union representing hourly employees at the Canadian plant......»»
NASA satellite images of cyclones on Jupiter reveal storms are fueled by processes similar to those on Earth
New research led by Lia Siegelman, a physical oceanographer at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, shows that the roiling storms at the planet Jupiter's polar regions are powered by processes known to physicists studying Earth's ocean.....»»
Oral-B bricking Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
Oral-B discontinued Alexa toothbrush in 2022, now sells $400 "AI" toothbrush. Enlarge / Oral-B released the Guide in 2020, making promises of Alexa-powered convenience, which it ended in 2022. (credit: P&G) As we’re c.....»»
Democratizing plant research: A new cost-effective solution for advanced phenotyping
Phenotyping, which involves assessing observable plant characteristics, is crucial for understanding plant development and response to environmental stresses. Traditional methods are often cumbersome, costly, and destructive, limiting research scope.....»»
Plant flowering gene atlas paves the way for advanced horticultural studies
Flowering is a crucial biological process in angiosperms, impacting ecological balance and horticultural value. Despite extensive studies, the regulatory mechanisms of flowering genes remain incompletely understood due to the vast diversity among pla.....»»
China’s plan to dominate EV sales around the world
US tariffs and European backlash have Chinese carmakers eyeing emerging markets. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images) The resurrection of a car plant in Brazil’s poor northeast stands as a symbol of China’s glob.....»»
Toyota invests $282 million, adds 350 jobs to Alabama engine plant
Toyota's investment in the Alabama engine plant will allow it to build driveline products, including differentials and rear axles, that are currently sourced from suppliers......»»
AI-powered jet origin identification technology opens new horizons in high-energy physics research
A research team in China has initiated and successfully developed a jet origin identification technology which can significantly enhance the scientific discovery capabilities of high-energy collider experiments......»»
"Life goes on"—Panama islanders relocated as sea level rises
Alberto Lopez prepares breakfast with water lapping at his ankles. The day began with rain, and his ramshackle home on the Panamanian island of Carti Sugtupu was flooded, not for the first time......»»
Torrent of volcanic mudflow hits Philippine village
Heavy rain washed volcanic mud and debris through a village in the central Philippines on Wednesday, two days after a nearby volcano erupted......»»