UAW strikers at ZF Alabama axle plant ratify new contract
UAW workers on Wednesday ratified a new contract with German supplier ZF Group at its Tuscaloosa, Ala., axle factory, ending a nearly monthlong strike that once threatened nearby Mercedes-Benz production......»»
Plant signaling pathways decoded using "optogenetic" tobacco plants
Using newly generated "optogenetic" tobacco plants, research teams from the University of Würzburg's Departments of Plant Physiology and Neurophysiology have investigated how plants process external signals......»»
From leaf to cup: The essential role of magnesium in tea plant metabolism
Magnesium plays a vital role in the growth and quality of tea plants, influencing key processes such as photosynthesis and the synthesis of important metabolites. However, tea plants often suffer from magnesium deficiency due to factors like poor soi.....»»
Satellites reveal ecosystems most vulnerable to drought
More severe droughts that will also last longer: this will primarily be a problem for irrigated croplands, as discovered by environmental scientist Qi Chen. Mixed forests with a variety of plant species will be the least vulnerable. Chen compared the.....»»
Hybrid imaging approach reveals microbes in 3D
Caltech researchers have developed a new method to create three-dimensional images of complex communities of bacteria and plant roots. The technology synthesizes two traditional methods of imaging: visualizing microbes with fluorescence and a noninva.....»»
Fire outside Rivian"s Illinois plant damages multiple EVs; no injuries reported
The fire was reported in the parking lot on the north side of the 4-million-square-foot factory, located 130 miles south of Chicago, and the assembly plant was unaffected, the Normal Fire Department said in a statement to Reuters......»»
Cast negotiations underway for Ted Lasso season 4, production expected to start early next year
For fans of Ted Lasso, this latest development is the most concrete news yet that season four of Apple’s hit comedy series is going ahead. Deadline reports that cast negotiations are underway, with contract options already executed for stars Han.....»»
UAW workers rally outside Stellantis truck plant, blast CEO
The union has threatened to strike the automaker for failing to meet its commitment to reopen the idled Belvidere plant by 2027. Stellantis said the union has agreed to language in the contract that allows it to do so......»»
Canada orders end to railroad lockout, says "trains will be running within days"
Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon ordered the Canada Industrial Relations Board to direct the parties to extend their current labor contract and said the railways should resume operations “forthwith.”.....»»
Volvo Trucks picks Monterrey for $700 million Mexico assembly plant
Volvo AB said in April that it aimed to build a plant in Mexico to supply the group's Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks businesses in the U.S. and Canada as well as Mack Trucks in Mexico and Latin America. .....»»
Innovative field experiments shed light on biological clocks in nature
Much of what we know about plant circadian rhythms is the result of laboratory experiments where inputs such as light and temperature can be tightly controlled......»»
How human urine can disrupt soil health and water quality
Festival season is in full flow, and like any self-respecting plant-soil biogeochemist attending a local music festival, I'm curious about how these outdoor events might modify important nutrient cycles......»»
From coal plant to data center: Old power stations are being repurposed
Industrial sites have the large tracts of land and resources needed. Enlarge (credit: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Booming demand for artificial intelligence is encouraging big tech companies and their suppliers to e.....»»
Bulwark of blooms: The lily"s secret armor against plant pathogens
Fusarium wilt is a severe threat to the global cut-flower industry, particularly impacting lilies. Caused by Fusarium oxysporum, this disease results in significant economic losses due to plant decay and death. Traditional breeding methods have strug.....»»
Worker killed at Jeep plant in Ohio, reports say
Stellantis said it was aware of the incident but could not provide further details......»»
Vernicia montana"s genome unearths new breeding horizons
A study has unveiled the genetic blueprint of Vernicia montana, a plant renowned for its high-value tung oil and ornamental beauty. The research decodes its chromosome-level genome, providing unparalleled insights into its evolution and setting the s.....»»
Survival tactics: AI-driven insights into chromatin changes for winter dormancy in axillary buds
Evolution has enabled plants to survive under adverse conditions. The winter bud of a plant is a crucial structure that establishes adaptability. Depending on environmental and intrinsic conditions, buds can transition between growth and dormancy. Th.....»»
Saving the vanishing forests of Iraq"s Kurdistan
In a plant nursery in northern Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, hundreds of pine, eucalyptus, olive and pomegranate saplings grow under awnings protecting them from the fierce summer sun......»»
Heterogeneous occurrence of evergreen broad-leaved forests revealed by plant fossils in East Asia
Evergreen broad-leaved forests (EBLFs) are the most characteristic biomes in East Asia. They assume a fundamental role in the biodiversity function and ecosystem services of the East Asiatic floristic kingdom. Hence, understanding the historical dyna.....»»
Advanced materials could provide more durable metals for fusion power reactors
For many decades, nuclear fusion power has been viewed as the ultimate energy source. A fusion power plant could generate carbon-free energy at a scale needed to address climate change. And it could be fueled by deuterium recovered from an essentiall.....»»
Coming through wildfire: Professor"s campus is a living lab
Flames surrounded West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund's crews. Firefighters had dug in to protect the $75-million Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant from the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire......»»