The reason behind the sapphire tower's name is quite evident. Image Credit: HannaTor/Shutterstock.comIn the natural world, there are events that demand patience. Take the upcoming American cicadapocalypse, for instance, which might not grab headlines. On the flip side, over in Birmingham, UK, botanists are buzzing with excitement over the blooming of their sapphire tower.Puya...
VespAI Bait Station. Credit: PixabayNew research showcases the use of Artificial Intelligence in detecting invasive Asian hornets, highlighting a potential threat. Exeter researchers developed VespAI, an automated system attracting hornets to a monitoring station, capturing standardized images with an overhead camera.VespAI, from University of Exeter researchers, accurately detects Asian hornets, facilitating rapid responses. These...
The application of dust produced via "enhanced rock weathering" has been found to significantly increase soybean and maize yieldsDepositphotosA recent study by scientists from the University of Sheffield's Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation indicates that using crushed rock on farmers' fields could reduce greenhouse gases and increase crop yields by up to 16%.The...
Credit: DepositphotosRoald Dahl's concept may have validity: plants emit sounds when subjected to harm. However, these sounds differ from human screams. They manifest as popping or clicking noises in ultrasonic frequencies beyond the human auditory range, intensifying when the plant undergoes stress.According to a study published in 2023, this could represent one of the...
In the realm of agriculture, economic instability stands as one of the most formidable challenges faced by farmers worldwide. This instability not only impacts the livelihoods of farmers but also poses a significant barrier to achieving more sustainable food production practices. In this article, we delve into the realities, challenges, and potential solutions related...
During the period of commercial whaling, this sea creature was nearly brought to extinction by hunting.Scientists have verified that a whale, extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for 200 years, has been sighted off the coast of New England. It's an exciting discovery, but it also highlights the impact of climate change on ocean creatures.Researchers...
Scientists found a protein that might help treat illnesses linked to getting older. This protein helps remove broken parts of cells called organelles. Organelles do important work in cells and are crucial for their function. Among these organelles are mitochondria, which create energy in cells, and lysosomes, which maintain cell health.Damage to these small...
If this creature can find a mate, then there's hope for everyone. Image credit: Ayushi JainAllow us to introduce you to one of the flattest creatures out there: the Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii). Thanks to insights from the local community, researchers have recently uncovered the species' inaugural nesting female and breeding population.Regrettably,...
This floating farm transforms salty sea water into nutrients for agriculture and improves the marine environment! Credit: disenoyucatan.A New Concept of Green PreservationFloating Farm is a concept that involves the development of a sustainable farm on a floating platform. The idea behind the concept is to use the available space in water bodies such...
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA group of scientists at the College of St Andrews, in the United Kingdom, collaborating with a colleague from the College of Portsmouth, also in the United Kingdom, has performed tests in young kids and chimpanzees to learn more regarding when attention changing develops in human beings. In their paper released...
