Sometimes an experiment doesn't go as planned. That's science. But a "failed" experiment or unexpected results can be the avenue to a discovery you could never anticipate. University of Waterloo Ph.D. student Jackson Tsuji ...
Evolution
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The root system is crucial for plants to absorb water and nutrients, with in situ root research providing insights into root phenotypes and dynamics. While deep-learning-based root segmentation methods have advanced the analysis ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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In preparation for the 2024 Olympic surfing competition, a new judging tower is being constructed in the reef lagoon at Teahupo'o, Tahiti. That construction poses a threat to the reef and its ecosystem, according to researchers ...
Plants & Animals
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The soil is teeming with useful microorganisms, but there are also organisms that attack agricultural crops, affecting plant growth, yield, and quality. All soil that is to be moved in infrastructure projects or any other ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Space travel and zero gravity can take a toll on the body. A new study has found that astronauts with no prior history of headaches may experience migraine and tension-type headaches during long-haul space flight, which includes ...
Space Exploration
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The warning time before a tornado touches down is measured in minutes. Long-term planning on the sunny days when tornadoes aren't a threat is crucial for preparing for and recovering from these storms.
Environment
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Nature uses enzymes for various metabolic processes. These biological catalysts are extremely efficient. Biomimetic catalysts based on inexpensive starting materials from the laboratory that can reproduce the efficiency of ...
Biochemistry
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Researchers at ETH have managed to trap ions using static electric and magnetic fields and to perform quantum operations on them. In the future, such traps could be used to realize quantum computers with far more quantum ...
Quantum Physics
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Recent advancements in hyperspectral imaging and machine learning have revolutionized the non-destructive monitoring of crop nutritional status, enabling accurate prediction of plant element concentrations. Despite successes, ...
Biotechnology
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The regeneration of forest saplings is pivotal for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem productivity, necessitating innovative management techniques for continuous forest coverage. Traditional 2-dimensional remote sensing ...
Ecology
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