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Molecular & Computational biology Apr 21, 2024

Scientists find common genes defending coffee plants against devastating disease

Arabica coffee is the most economically important coffee globally and accounts for 60% of coffee products worldwide. But the plants it hails from are vulnerable to a disease that, in the 1800s, devastated Sri Lanka's coffee ...

Evolution Apr 18, 2024

Scientists construct organo-phosphatic shells of brachiopods

Biomineralized columns, stacked in layers like a sandwich gave Cambrian brachiopod shells their strength and flexibility 520 million years ago.

Biotechnology Apr 17, 2024

Electronic tongue can detect white wine spoilage before humans can

While the electronic tongue bears little physical resemblance to its namesake, the strand-like sensory probes of the "e-tongue" still outperformed human senses when detecting contaminated wine in a recent study.

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

The beginnings of modern science shaped how philosophers saw alien lifeā€”and how we understand it today

Speculation about extraterrestrials is not all that new. There was a vibrant debate in 17th-century Europe about the existence of life on other planets.

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

AI has the power to revolutionize lending, but at a cost to people with lower credit scores

As artificial intelligence (AI) steadily increases its hold on the global economy, one of many areas ripe for disruption is consumer pricing. In situations where different consumers are offered the same product or service ...

Environment Apr 17, 2024

Tijuana River among most endangered in America due to sewage crisis

The Tijuana River, with frequent flows of sewage and chemical-tainted waters, is among America's top endangered rivers, according to a report that spotlights threats to clean water nationwide.

Plants & Animals Apr 16, 2024

Grizzly bear conservation is as much about human relationships as it is the animals

Montanans know spring has officially arrived when grizzly bears emerge from their dens. But unlike the bears, the contentious debate over their future never hibernates. New research from my lab reveals how people's social ...

Social Sciences Apr 16, 2024

From forced kisses to power imbalances, research suggests violence against women in sport is endemic

Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales may face significant consequences for his non-consensual kiss of Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso.

Analytical Chemistry Apr 16, 2024

Sustainable synthesis method reveals N-hydroxy modifications for pharmaceuticals

Recently published research results enable preparative access to novel substances that carry a modification of a structural motif frequently found in pharmaceuticals.

Ecology Apr 16, 2024

First-of-its-kind study shows Florida Wildlife Corridor eases worst impacts of climate change

From rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns to intense weather events such as hurricanes, Florida is experiencing significant climate-related challenges in tandem with skyrocketing insurance rates. As the ...

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