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Molecular & Computational biology May 15, 2024

New approach expands quantification of nutrient exchange in plant tissues, the rhizosphere and soil

Organic carbon in soil is linked to enhanced plant growth and to improved subsurface biodiversity, and it is a potential sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Yet, injection of organic carbon into soil through various ...

Plants & Animals May 15, 2024

Study finds what gets plant roots to grow strong

A biological mechanism familiar to people who fast helps plant roots grow strong. The discovery by University of Copenhagen scientists provides an answer to a long-unanswered question and a deeper understanding of the "mouths" ...

Plasma Physics May 14, 2024

Using AI to speed up and improve the most computationally-intensive aspects of plasma physics in fusion

The intricate dance of atoms fusing and releasing energy has fascinated scientists for decades. Now, human ingenuity and artificial intelligence are coming together at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma ...

Cell & Microbiology May 8, 2024

An adjuvant made in yeast could lower vaccine cost and boost availability

Vaccines save lives, as proven during the recent pandemic, but one component of most vaccines—including the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine—goes unheralded: a molecule or other compound that primes the immune system to mount ...

Social Sciences May 6, 2024

Study explores whether psychological capital will help with work engagement in tough moments

A quarrel with a co-worker, task overload, a difficult relationship with the boss; each of us reacts slightly differently to problematic events in our professional lives. Such events often result in decreased work motivation ...

Cell & Microbiology Apr 30, 2024

Studies on Hainan Island rubber plantations reveal secrets of soil

Microscopic life thrives beneath our feet, playing a crucial role in soil health and carbon storage. Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have been delving into the mysteries ...

Plants & Animals Apr 29, 2024

Study sheds light on the diversity of carnivore skull shapes and their function

In a study published in Nature Communications, a team of international researchers led by Gabriele Sansalone and Carmelo Fruciano has made a significant discovery about the diversity of skull shapes in carnivores.

Environment Apr 24, 2024

Balancing AI and physics: Toward a learnable climate model

Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing notable changes to atmospheric science, particularly with the introduction of large AI weather models like Pangu-Weather and GraphCast. However, alongside these advancements, questions ...

Economics & Business Apr 23, 2024

Staying on trend: Research dives into aligning social media skills development to industry expectations

New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Collat School of Business is revealing how college students grasp social media marketing concepts, and what industry leaders are looking for when they enter the ...

Environment Apr 23, 2024

A new electrochemical approach could reduce ocean acidity and remove carbon in the process

In the effort to combat the catastrophic impacts of global warming, we must accelerate carbon emissions reduction efforts and rapidly scale strategies to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and the oceans. The ...

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