Two images of a wheat spike. The top image is a spike from an alog1 mutant, with additional spikelets highlighted in pink. The bottom image is a normal spike from a plant without the edited gene. Credit: University of Adelaide Scientists have uncovered new insights into the role of a well-known wheat gene, Photoperiod-1 (Ppd-1),...
Credit: Pixabay Energy storage devices utilizing the wave-like properties of charged particles have the potential to transform the field, potentially enabling faster and more efficient power storage than traditional electrochemical cells could achieve. A team of physicists from National Cheng Kung University has devised a new protocol that aims to translate the fundamental principles of fast-charging...
NUS researchers, led by Assistant Professor Lum Yanwei, have developed a groundbreaking technique to address rising CO2 emissions and their impact on climate change. Their method greatly improves the conversion of waste CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels, directly from treated industrial flue gas. This innovation turns CO2 into key raw materials like ethylene...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study suggests that a novel model for forecasting the influence of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa might pave the way for more precise interventions aimed at controlling the disease. Previous techniques relied on rainfall measurements to infer the presence of surface water conducive to mosquito breeding. However, a study led...
An artist's impression of the Ediacaran Period, a time when the Earth's magnetic field was at its weakest University of Rochester illustration / Michael Osadciw The Earth's magnetic field is crucial for supporting life as it shields the planet from the Sun's radiation, preventing sterilization. However, a recent study proposes that life as we know it...
We still wouldn't call a T. rex not that clever to their face. Credit: Pixabay Although we prefer not to speak negatively about extinct creatures, recent physiological analysis suggests that the Tyrannosaurus rex, once thought to be highly intelligent, may not have been as clever as previously believed. This challenges earlier research from last year that compared...
The raptors depicted in the Jurassic Park films were already fearsome at six feet tall, but now researchers have identified a colossal new raptor species with legs towering to that same height. Raptors constituted a varied array of dinosaurs resembling the iconic movie creatures, albeit varying in size. They shared a common body structure, featuring...
An artist's impression of Ichthyotitan severnensis washed up on a beach, while some curious dinosaurs investigateSergey Krasovskiy A newly identified marine reptile species may have been the largest to ever inhabit the world's oceans. Dubbed the "giant fish lizard," this creature existed over 200 million years ago and could rival the size of the blue whale. Ichthyosaurs, a...
Credit: Pixabay The Southern Ocean is celebrated for its pristine air quality, long an enigma until recent findings shed light on the mystery. The cleanliness isn't solely due to limited human activity. While the region sees minimal industrial chemical use and fossil fuel burning, natural sources like sea salt from spray or wind-driven dust also contribute. Aerosols,...
Credit: Pixabay As climate indicators worsen, demands for radical technological solutions intensify. Yet, numerous studies consistently reveal that embracing forced geoengineering involves significant perilous consequences. Fresh research cautions against the potential consequences of injecting sulfate particles into the atmosphere as a means to replicate the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions by reflecting sunlight. If these particles...
