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.....»»
Taiwan petroleum firm developing soft carbon battery materials
Taiwan's state-owned petroleum firm, CPC, is actively developing soft carbon materials for battery applications, according to Yan-Shu Chen, project manager of the company's refining and manufacturing research institute......»»
Wishing-Soft expands into global market through ESH competencies
In terms of overseas market expansions, Mr. Atlas Tung, founder and CEO of Wishing-Soft, pointed out that for a startup who wishes to reach customers in a foreign market, on top of single-point advances such as participating in exhibitions and networ.....»»
US to test vaccines in poultry as way to curb bird flu outbreak
U.S. health officials are considering using vaccines in poultry to stem an ongoing outbreak of bird flu......»»
Silicon Motion sees challenges ahead
Silicon Motion Technology, a memory device controller IC company, has warned of soft sales and lower-than-normal visibility in the first quarter of 2023......»»
Peptide 3D-printing inks could advance regenerative medicine
How do you build complex structures for housing cells using a material as soft as Jell-O? Rice University scientists have the answer, and it represents a potential leap forward for regenerative medicine and medical research in general......»»
Cowen forecasts "soft" iPhone impacting Apple"s Q1 2023 financials
Apple's holiday quarter results will be lower than 2021, according to Cowen, with "softness" expected due to iPhone shipments impacted by Chinese lockdowns.iPhone 14 ProFor the December 2022 quarter, analysts at Cowen model Apple as being down 4% yea.....»»
Why this promising biofuel crop takes a summer break
Michigan State University researchers have solved a puzzle that could help switchgrass realize its full potential as a low-cost, sustainable biofuel crop and curb our dependence on fossil fuels......»»
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Monterey 12.6.3 & 11 Reasons You Should
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Monterey 12.6.3 & 11 Reasons You Should is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.6.3 update could have a huge impact on your Mac’s performance. While many users should install the soft.....»»
Soft iPhone sales will hit Apple"s Q1 2023 finances, weak dollar will help
Soft holiday iPhone sales will hit Apple's first fiscal quarter, while strong currencies against a weaker dollar may have helped Apple's finances according to UBS analysts.iPhone 14 ProFor Apple's Q1 2023 financial results, UBS forecasts Apple to hav.....»»
A journey to the birthplace of lager beer
Without barley, hops and yeast, there is no beer. Brewing specialist Dr. Martin Zarnkow and beverage microbiologist Dr. Mathias Hutzler believe that a very special yeast variety might be found in Georgia. So they embarked on a "yeast hunt" and invest.....»»
Netflix to expand paid password sharing in Q1
Netflix says it'll expand its program that aims to curb password sharing — but it didn't give too many more details......»»
New electromagnetic device could catapult mechanobiology research advances into the clinical arena
A new electromagnetic device that enables high-precision measurements of a broad range of soft biological tissues, has established a new standard of precision in the mechanobiology field, say researchers. The method allows for the mechanical testing.....»»
Rare fossilized feathers reveal secrets of paleontology hotspot during Cretaceous period
The site of Jehol Biota in China is famous for stunning fossils which preserve soft tissue—skin, organs, feathers, and fur. These fossils offer rare insights into the evolution of characteristics like flight, but they need careful interpretation to.....»»
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.....»»
Successful biosynthesis of the precursors of powerful anticancer drug vinblastine in yeast
Humanity's fight against cancer is expected to continue for years to come. Scientists across the globe are constantly inventing novel synthetic methods for the rapid and efficient production of anticancer therapeutics. However, the chemical synthesis.....»»
Study identifies gene that may reduce chalkiness of heat-stressed rice
Oppressive temperatures can curb the growth and yields of multiple cereal crops, including rice, which is eaten by some 3.5 billion people worldwide. Though much of the research into heat stress has investigated its effects on quantity, it can degrad.....»»
A win-win for cell communities: Cells that cooperate live longer
When cells exchange metabolic products with other cells, they live longer. This new finding comes from a research team at Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, which made the discovery in a study using yeast cells. The fact that these exchanges dir.....»»
Study shows hydroponic systems as a promising method for sustainable saffron production
Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a geophyte perennial plant from the family Iridaceae with underground soft corms. The stigmas of the saffron flower have been cultivated as a spice for at least 3,500 years. Conventional cultivation processes, such as plan.....»»
The earliest humans swam 100,000 years ago, but swimming remains a privileged pastime
One of my life's aims is to swim in as many lakes, rivers, pools and oceans as I possibly can, to use my liberty and swimming skills as freely as I can. I love the feeling of being in a large, fresh body of water, its soft immersive, vast or deep buo.....»»
Theoreticians discover why optical cavities curb the rate of chemical reactions
Chemical reactions occur on the scale of atomic vibrations—one million times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. These tiny movements are difficult to control......»»