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Unlocking the secrets of salt stress tolerance in wild tomatoes

As our climate changes and soil salinity increases in many agricultural areas, finding crops that can thrive in these challenging conditions is crucial. Cultivated tomatoes, while delicious, often struggle in salty soils. Their wild cousins, however,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 8th, 2024

The moon"s biggest and most ancient crater is more circular than previously thought

The South Pole-Aitken basin is the moon's oldest and largest visible crater—a massive geological wound 4 billion years old that preserves secrets about the moon's early history, much like a lunar time capsule......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Experiments provide evidence that interaction of light with a hydrocarbon molecule produces strained molecular rings

When molecules interact with ultraviolet (UV) light, they can change shape quickly, producing strain—stress in a molecule's chemical structure due to an increase in the molecule's internal energy. These processes typically take just tens of picosec.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Experiments show coating rice seedling with nanoscale carbon dots from durian helps rice plants thrive in salty soil

Extreme weather and pollution have increased the salt content in some soil, making growing conditions harsh for salt-sensitive crops like rice. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano detail a possible solution that doesn't require genetic modificatio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Scientists reveal superconductivity secrets of an iron-based material

Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have uncovered the atomic-scale mechanics that enhance superconductivity in an iron-based material, a finding published recently in Nature......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Limestone quarries could be vital for wild bee conservation

A research team has investigated the importance of limestone quarries for wild bee conservation. Diverse landscapes with good connectivity between quarries and calcareous grasslands proved to be particularly valuable. Calcareous grasslands—meaning.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Purple crabs clobber blue carbon: Study shows how they disrupt carbon cycling in salt marshes along US East Coast

Millions of purple marsh crabs are churning through salt marshes along the East Coast, significantly disrupting the storage of carbon within these ecosystems......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Assessing the sustainability of the Pacific walrus population over the next 75 years

The Pacific walrus, a critically important resource for Alaska and Chukotka Native communities, is subject to rapid habitat loss associated with climate change and increasing human activity in the Arctic. New research published in The Journal of Wild.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Caving expedition yields valuable insight into cognitive performance under stress

Lab-based research is a bedrock of how modern science is practiced, but it cannot account for most experiences humans encounter outside the lab. Likewise, most of these experiences cannot be replicated in a lab setting......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

3 new movies on Max with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

I've picked out three new highly-rated Max movies coming to the platform in December......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Evidence of human-to-animal SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a Brazilian zoo

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais-led research at the Belo Horizonte Zoo in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has detected SARS-CoV-2 in multiple captive wild mammals, revealing potential human-to-animal transmission and viral evolution in new hosts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Hidden DNA in plants reveals secrets of photosynthesis

Scientists have uncovered genetic variation in the unexplored DNA of the photosynthetic and energy factories of Arabidopsis plants, which plays a crucial role in the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants. These insights—published Nov. 27 in the Pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Peroxisomal protein boosts plant immunity to thrive under environmental stress

Salicylic acid is vital for protecting plants from pathogens, but its synthesis remains unclear. A team of Shinshu University researchers has discovered that the protein HSR201 is key to its production. They found that HSR201 localizes to specific or.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Disadvantaged urban populations are subject to greater heat stress, poor air quality

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have employed a NASA open-source program to reveal that disadvantaged populations may be subject to greater heat stress and poor air quality. The study is published in the journal GeoHealth.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Infinity Nikki review: stylish open-world adventure is a dream come true

Infinity Nikki combines Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Genshin Impact into one incredibly delightful open-world adventure that's destined for success......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

How DNA could help save California"s historic pheasants

Startled, large flocks of pheasants burst into flight, exploding with colorful fuss and flutter from thickets of wild grass and fallen leaves......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

How a species of ground squirrel manages to go without food and water over the winter months

A team of molecular and physiology specialists at the Yale University School of Medicine has uncovered some of the hibernating secrets of thirteen-lined ground squirrels, and have partly explained how it manages to avoid thirst during its long winter.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 30th, 2024

Code found online exploits LogoFAIL to install Bootkitty Linux backdoor

Unearthed sample likely works against Linux devices from Acer, HP, Fujitsu, and Lenovo. Researchers have discovered malicious code circulating in the wild that hijacks the earlie.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Warming temperatures impact immune performance of wild monkeys, study shows

The immune performance of wild capuchin monkeys declines when the animals experience higher temperatures, and younger monkeys seem to be particularly vulnerable to heat, according to a University of Michigan study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

2026 World Cup sites pose heat stress risk for soccer players, study warns

Soccer players competing in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be at risk of severe heat stress and dehydration, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Ten of the 16 sites set to host the upcoming World Cup in North America could put co.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Genetic factors in woodland strawberries promote cold tolerance

Climate change is shifting the seasons, pushing crop plants to their limits. For example, sudden frost episodes in late spring can be detrimental to strawberries in the bed. Wild species, on the other hand, are often more resilient......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024