A new actor in the immune system of plants has been identified. KAUST scientists have identified the protein MAP4K4 is needed to mount proper defenses against environmental pathogens.
Biotechnology
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Distrust in politicians and the political system is preventing people from supporting increased taxes on fossil fuels, a potentially important climate policy. By comparison, most people believe in climate change. So says ...
Political science
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Contrary to popular belief, life is not always black and white. And the same goes for pandas.
Plants & Animals
Nov 26, 2019
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The mystery of who painted a centuries-old artwork, and when, is closer to being revealed thanks to the work of art conservation and forensic science experts from Northumbria University, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 26, 2019
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Torrential downpours have battered many parts of Italy this month, with extreme flooding wreaking havoc across northern Italy. The province of Alessandria is said to be one of the worst-affected areas according to Italian ...
Environment
Nov 26, 2019
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Planting mangrove trees on the shores of Vietnam is helping protect against global warming—and also sowing the seeds of female empowerment.
Environment
Nov 26, 2019
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Russian and Italian scientists have recently come closer to understanding volcanic eruptions by studying Monte Nuovo near Naples as a basis. Lava, the molten rock that forms and then solidifies on the Earth's surface, contains ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 26, 2019
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People who offer prayers for victims of natural disasters may be less likely to donate to those victims, according to research by a University of Wyoming economist.
Social Sciences
Nov 26, 2019
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You're standing in the bread aisle, faced with an array of loaves with a variety of claims. There's low GI, multigrain, added vitamins, unbleached, gluten free... Which one do you buy? And what is the main influence on that ...
Economics & Business
Nov 26, 2019
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How do you measure the width of a proton?
General Physics
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