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Making 'stressed' potatoes more climate-resilient

Heat, dry spells and flooding—the whole of nature is under stress, and potatoes are no exception. As a food staple, there is particular interest in getting potatoes fit for the new climate reality. As part of the EU's four-year ...

Lab-cultured plant yogurt rivals dairy creaminess

Food engineers have harnessed the power of lupins (legumes) to create a yogurt that rivals dairy in taste and texture while delivering more nutrition than typical plant-based yogurts.

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Not the usual suspects: Research reveals novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops
Agriculture
Research highlights biofortification's role in tackling malnutrition
Agriculture
Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic value of seeds
Biotechnology
COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa—but it shouldn't be left in the hands of corporates
Agriculture
Study highlights microalgae as sustainable ingredients for food and pharmaceutical applications
Molecular & Computational biology
Advanced AI techniques enhance crop leaf disease detection in tropical agriculture
Molecular & Computational biology
Vibrational spectroscopy optimized for accurate coffee origin classification
Agriculture
Nitric oxide treatment preserves fresh walnuts, reduces decay and maintains quality
Biotechnology
Pathogen detection system helps ensure safety and health of insect farms and their products
Molecular & Computational biology
Discovery of a protein's key role in RNA processes could improve disease treatment in humans and plants
Evolution
New insights into mango evolution: Study reveals extensive hybridization within the Mangifera genus
Molecular & Computational biology
Advances in taro research: New gene silencing system enables rapid gene function verification
Agriculture
Solar milking tech boosts dairy farms in Malawi
Biotechnology
Biotech approach enhances nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae
Molecular & Computational biology
International team discovers small molecules that regulate how fast plant leaves age
Plants & Animals
Destructive weed, found in New York state, resists common herbicides
Plants & Animals
A new piece in the grass pea puzzle: Updated genome sequence published
Plants & Animals
In 'concerning development,' officials say H5N1 bird flu has infected a pig in Oregon
Ecology
Skeleton weed biocontrol midge released in Western Australia
Molecular & Computational biology
Gene for cold tolerance in rice offers new opportunities for breeding resilient varieties

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Social Sciences
Kindness in academic workplaces tied to stronger institutional identity and well-being
Nanomaterials
Beyond wires: Bubble printing technique powers next-generation electronics
Earth Sciences
Rainfall induces bursts of natural nanoparticles that can form clouds above the Amazon rainforest, study shows
Molecular & Computational biology
Scientists train AI to detect pain—in goats
Bio & Medicine
Nanoparticle approach enhances detection of low-abundance proteins in blood plasma
Analytical Chemistry
Two-faced membrane channel provides a simple, efficient way to separate oil and water
Earth Sciences
Deep ocean clues to a million-year-old ice age puzzle revealed in new study
Polymers
Additional tests demonstrate chalk-coated textiles' cooling effect in urban environments
Plants & Animals
Sticky paper on bumpers reveals scale of bee deaths due to car collisions
Plants & Animals
Why do wet dogs shake? Biologists discover the neural mechanism behind this hairy mammalian tactic
Plants & Animals
Elephant turns a hose into sophisticated showering tool
Evolution
Plants and animals with bigger genomes grow less efficiently—new research helps explain why they never died out
Bio & Medicine
Nanosensor platform enables development of flexible biosensors with modular design
Analytical Chemistry
Chemists showcase power of pathbreaking method to make complex molecules
Cell & Microbiology
No more shaking it up: An innovative method for culturing microbes in static liquid medium
Social Sciences
Systematic study of policy experiences can increase public support for new policies
Plants & Animals
Chimpanzees perform better on challenging computer tasks when they have an audience, research reveals
Cell & Microbiology
Scientists discover yeast-green algae mix improves water treatment
Earth Sciences
'Storyline' simulations can gauge the role of global warming in extreme weather events
Planetary Sciences
Chinese rover finds evidence of ancient Martian ocean

Q&A: Using a new approach to shine a light on hidden plant microbes

Despite there being more microbes on Earth than stars in our galaxy, only a tiny fraction have been discovered. An approach called metagenomics—a type of DNA sequencing—may help scientists learn more about these elusive ...