In the quest to develop life-like materials to replace and repair human body parts, scientists face a formidable challenge: Real tissues are often both strong and stretchable and vary in shape and size.
Waterhemp is a nuisance for any crop producer, but in snap bean fields, the weed's stem segments can break off during harvest, contaminating the crop with inedible look-alike "pods." However, snap bean is harmed by many of ...
An international research team led by the University of Vienna has succeeded in developing a new version of RNA building blocks with higher chemical reactivity and photosensitivity. This can significantly reduce the production ...
In a novel study, researchers have unveiled new secrets about a fascinating bacterial weapon system that acts like a microscopic syringe. The research paper, titled "Identification of novel toxins associated with the extracellular ...
According to Greek mythology, red roses first appeared when Aphrodite pricked her foot on a thorn, spilling blood on a white rose. Since then, roses' thorns have captured the imaginations of countless poets and forlorn lovers.
Climate has an important role to play in viticulture (wine production) due to the impacts on grape harvest from variability in parameters such as temperature, precipitation and aridity. Warmer and drier climates with long ...
Groundwater is a vital resource, sustaining plants and ecosystems, ensuring agricultural production and serving as a core component of drinking water supplies. However, climate change and anthropogenic pressures can threaten ...
As Earth continues to warm, sea levels have risen at an accelerating rate—from 1.4 millimeters a year to 3.6 millimeters a year between 2000 and 2015. Flooding will inevitably worsen, particularly in low-lying coastal regions, ...
New research has revealed that Venus, often considered Earth's inhospitable twin, may share a surprising geological history with our own planet.
Wild boars and red junglefowl gave rise to common pigs and chickens. These animals' genes evolved to express themselves differently, leading to signatures of domestication—such as weaker bones and better viral resistance—in ...
