Using biocontrol yeast to curb kiwifruit soft rot
Postharvest kiwifruit is susceptible to various fungal pathogens, especially soft rot, causing massive industry losses. Due to scientific concerns about consumer health and the ecosystem, as well as increasing constraints on the application of chemic.....»»
New soft magnetic materials for a high-frequency future
Imagine tiny magnets powering our world, silently switching energy on and off in phones, cars, and even power grids. These unsung heroes are called soft magnetic materials. However, as devices become faster and more efficient, traditional materials s.....»»
Ten reasons why Canadians are still dissatisfied with the economy, despite the upswing
The COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global emergency, Canada's GDP outperformed expectations in 2023, the economy seems to be heading for soft landing after a period of stagnation, inflation is winding down and unemployment has decreased to 5.7% in.....»»
Your air quality may be more dangerous than your phone is telling you: The EPA seems fine with that
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent adoption of a more stringent annual limit on fine particulate matter, or soot, fulfills an overdue obligation to curb a pervasive and deadly type of air pollution that triggers asthma, heart attacks,.....»»
Squishy Circuits: The Soft Matrix
Make soft touch pads and panels in conductive fabric to control wearables, LEDs, and more The post Squishy Circuits: The Soft Matrix appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Odysseus shares new moon images ahead of imminent landing attempt
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus spacecraft is now in a lunar orbit and is on course to attempt a soft landing that would put it in the history books......»»
Tinder will soon require IDs for a verification checkmark
Tinder is adding ID verification to certain countries in the coming months. If you want a blue check, you'll have to complete it. Catfishing and scams are persistent problems on dating apps — and to curb it, Tinder's now asking for IDs. S.....»»
How to watch Intuitive Machines land Odysseus on the moon
Texas-based Intuitive Machines will make history if it achieves a soft landing of its Odysseus spacecraft in a few days' time......»»
Paleontological analysis shows renowned fossil thought to show soft tissue preservation is in fact just paint
A 280-million-year-old fossil that has baffled researchers for decades has been shown to be—in part—a forgery, following new examination of the remnants......»»
The Soft Matrix
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Larry David explains how he deals with strangers pitching him "Curb" ideas
Larry David appeared on "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" and explained how he dodges "Curb Your Enthusiasm" pitches from strangers. If you spot Larry David in public, don't go pitching him your Curb Your Enthusiasm ideas. Or asking him for a self.....»»
French fungus as a biocontrol agent against sea spurge in Australia
Field trials have confirmed the successful establishment of Venturia paralias, a biocontrol agent for sea spurge. This line in the sand marks the first time the fungus has established at release sites. It has now begun to spread......»»
Creating a toolkit of yeast strains that over-produce key cellular building blocks
Microbes such as bacteria and yeast are increasingly being used to produce components of medicines, biofuels, and food. Indeed, baker's yeast, also known as brewer's yeast or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is responsible for the fermentation process used.....»»
Pore power: High-speed droplet production in microfluidic devices
Over the past two decades, microfluidic devices, which use technology to produce micrometer-sized droplets, have become crucial to various applications. These span chemical reactions, biomolecular analysis, soft-matter chemistry, and the production o.....»»
Microbial division of labor produces higher biofuel yields
Scientists have found a way to boost ethanol production via yeast fermentation, a standard method for converting plant sugars into biofuels. Their approach, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, relies on careful timing and a tight division.....»»
Silent fields: A cocktail of pesticides is stunting bumblebee colonies across Europe
The European Parliament voted against a proposal to curb the use of agricultural pesticides in November 2023. These chemicals, designed to protect crop yield from pest insects and other organisms, can contaminate the water and air and threaten the pe.....»»
First eROSITA sky-survey data release makes public the largest ever catalog of high-energy cosmic sources
The German eROSITA consortium has released the data for its share of the first all-sky survey by the soft X-ray imaging telescope flying aboard the Spectrum-RG (SRG) satellite. With about 900,000 distinct sources, the first eROSITA All-Sky Survey (eR.....»»
What’s new on HBO and Max in February 2024
HBO and Max's February 2024 lineup includes Tokyo Vice season 2, Curb Your Enthusiasm season 12, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and more......»»
6 TV shows you need to watch in February
When it comes to the TV shows you need to watch in February, check out the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and new shows like Apple TV+'s Constellation......»»
On tropical coasts, hermit crabs are now making their homes in plastic waste
Terrestrial hermit crabs are soft-bodied crustaceans that live near water in the world's tropical areas. Without any natural protection of their own, these crabs normally find shelter in discarded mollusk shells. But a number of terrestrial hermit cr.....»»
An unconventional yeast increases the quality of carbonic maceration wine, rosé wine and orange wine
Carbonic maceration wines are increasingly in demand on the market. They are young red wines in which floral and fresh fruit aromas predominate and they must be consumed within the first year. The best-known example is Beaujolais nouveau in France, b.....»»