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: Depositphotos A new study anticipates a worsening global water scarcity scenario, projecting that by 2100, as much as 66% of the population could be impacted, particularly in regions of the Global South. This highlights the urgent necessity to address both the quantity and quality of water in forthcoming water management strategies. Conducted by researchers at Utrecht...
The Karoo Adventure camper measures 5 meters longKaroo Toy-hauler campers often compromise between being cold, spartan towable garages with uncomfortable fold-down furnishings or fully equipped campers with gear cluttering the living space. The new Karoo Adventure camper aims to minimize these compromises, offering a dual-purpose design with an empty floor for gear transport and a...
The MQ9-Reaper – which uses an internal combustion engine currently – at this altitude pictured here simply illustrates the feat that Dr. Ifana Mahbub is trying to overcome with power-beaming technologyGeneral Atomics DARPA has boosted funding for far-field wireless power transfer, or power-beaming, for in-flight drone charging. This eliminates the need for mission interruptions for...
Credit: Canvas Bats are incredible creatures with unique biological traits that enable them to survive and thrive in ways that seem almost impossible. From their rapid heart rates during flight to their remarkable longevity, bats defy many expectations of mammalian biology. Understanding these traits could offer insights into extending human health and lifespan. Bats in Flight When...
Credit: Pixabay In Antarctica, massive glaciers are constantly shifting, with ice streams acting like conveyor belts that transport most of the ice and sediment debris from these glaciers to the ocean. According to new research from Washington University in St. Louis, one such ice stream displaces the entire Ross Ice Shelf at least once daily. This...
Headphones that use AI to single out one voice in a crowded spaceUniversity of Washington Researchers have integrated AI with standard headphones to isolate the voice of a single speaker in a noisy crowd simply by looking at them. The code for this advanced noise-cancelling system is freely available for anyone interested in building their...
Promising discovery targets sperm to create temporary sterility, with no other side effects. Credit: Pixabay Researchers are advancing toward a non-hormonal, reversible, and safe male contraceptive by effectively targeting a key protein involved in sperm fertility. Temporarily inhibiting this protein would allow men to control their contraceptive window, similar to oral contraceptives for women, but...
Credit: Pixabay Crows, in a behavioral study, demonstrated the ability to generate a specific number of calls, indicating their capacity for advance planning. The sequential nature of their calls allows for prediction of the total count from the initial call. However, this discovery was made by a research team led by Professor Andreas Nieder from...
Credit: Canvas Today, let's talk about a part of the body that doesn't get much attention but is incredibly important: the anus. This little opening at the end of our digestive tract is essential for our survival and the survival of many animals on Earth. The Journey of Digestion Inside your body, the digestive system is a...
