Puzzling shapes: Unlocking the mysteries of plant cell morphology
The discovery of the mechanics and molecular mechanism that dictate cell shape formation in plants by researchers offers new clues about the fundamental processes...
Study provides suggestions for keeping classroom air fresh
An new study shows how specific classroom configurations may affect air quality and necessitate additional measures -- beyond using an HVAC system or opening...
Variety: Spice of life for bumble bees
The yield and quality of many crops benefit from pollination, but it isn't just honey bees that do this work: bumble bees also have...
A filter for environmental remediation
Scientists have discovered a new method for producing sodium titanate mats nanostructured in a seaweed-like morphology for filtering heavy metal ions and radioactive materials...
Staying alive: How ‘self-pollen’ can cheat death
A new gene that controls self-fertilization has been identified in an engineered version of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.
Molecular motor mystery solved: Novel protein rounds out plant cells’ machinery
Biophysicists and a plant biologists have discovered a novel motor protein that significantly expands current understanding of the evolution and design principle of motor...
Pollution: New ammonia emission sources detected from space
Researchers have prepared the first global map of the distribution of atmospheric ammonia (NH3) by analyzing measurements taken by satellites between 2008 and 2016....
Mow before you spray, and other tips for protecting pollinators in grassy landscapes
With the right combination of methods, landscape managers can strike an effective balance between pest management and protecting pollinators in turfgrass settings. A new,...
A new character for Pokémon? Novel endemic dogfish shark species discovered from Japan
A new endemic deep-water dogfish shark: Squalus shiraii, was discovered in the tropical waters of Southern Japan by an international team of scientists. The...
Coast redwood and sequoia genome sequences completed
Scientists have completed the sequences for the coast redwood and giant sequoia genomes. The research helps better explain the genetic basis for these species'...
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