“Insects rule the world,” says Figueroa—and they can be identified by their distinctive sounds. Credit: Paul Wright Recent research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst evaluates how well machine learning can identify different insect species by their sound, from malaria-carrying mosquitoes and grain-hungry weevils to crop-pollinating bees and sap-sucking cicadas. Listening in on the … Read more
Regulation mechanism of leaf senescence in Medicago truncatula L. Credit: Grass Research Leaf aging is a complex biological phenomenon influenced by growth stages, plant hormones, and various environmental conditions. In the context of forage and turf grasses, managing leaf aging can significantly enhance the quality of forage, improve the aesthetic and functional value of lawns … Read more
(a)−(e) Natural mutant of leaf colors and (f)−(o) natural mutant (varieties) of flower types in Chinese orchid, Bar = 1 cm. Credit: Ornamental Plant Research In China, a country hosting over 1,700 of the world’s roughly 30,000 orchid species, the orchid industry has witnessed substantial growth fueled by advancements in science and technology. The journal … Read more
Differences in disease phenotype of different plants after inoculation. Credit: Ornamental Plant Research Chrysanthemum, celebrated for its ornamental, medicinal, and beverage value, faces significant threats from bacterial and fungal infections, particularly black spot disease caused by Alternaria alternate, which leads to severe economic losses. Current research has focused on developing resistant germplasm as an eco-friendly … Read more
The aim of the experiment was to verify the susceptibility of bacteria to nanoparticles with different morphologies. Credit: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering An article published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering describes a possible strategy for promoting selective inhibition of multidrug-resistant bacteria, which are increasingly abundant owing to the indiscriminate use of antibiotics … Read more
The existing water networks and future forecasts are shown on a map. Credit: ISDS – TU Graz In view of demographic changes and advancing climate change, Austria is already experiencing increasingly tense water supply situations, which will only increase in the future. Until now, however, conventional planning systems have not been able to provide a … Read more
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Research has investigated compulsive online shopping behavior in India, with a specific focus aimed at unzipping the triggers and antecedents related to the purchase of jeans. The research is published in the International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations. D. Manimegalai of the Department of Management Studies and S. Senthilkumar of … Read more
The rate of Earth’s rotation is constantly changing due to gravitational forces as well as climate change, says Jacqueline McCleary, associate professor of physics at Northeastern University. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Meltwater from the polar ice caps, combined with the shifting spin of Earth’s core, is messing with the Earth’s rotation to the point that … Read more
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The division between right and left around the world has rarely felt more polarized. Of course there have always been differences between people on the different ends of the political spectrum, but now it seems they are living in different worlds entirely. This is perhaps related to the tendency for those … Read more
Credit: Journal of Materials Chemistry A (2024). DOI: 10.1039/D3TA06648G A team led by the Laboratory of Molecular Nanoscience of the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Barcelona has designed a new molecular compound based on gadolinium (Gd), a chemical element that can generate a magnetocaloric effect, that is of particular interest in the field … Read more
