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Phys.org / Cutting down on seeds: Researchers reveal innovative watermelon breeding techniques
In an agricultural advancement, scientists have deciphered the genetic underpinnings of watermelon chromosomal translocations, the key to cultivating fruits with fewer seeds.
Phys.org / How to promote menstrual cups as an economic and sustainable option
In recent decades, single-use plastics have pervaded modern societies, causing a significant surge in plastic pollution that exacts a heavy toll on our environment. Addressing this issue requires prioritizing sustainable ...
Medical Xpress / What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70
We all want to age with grace, but a new study has found that fewer than one in 10 people were able to live free of disease and maintain good physical, cognitive and mental health to age 70 and beyond. The study suggests ...
Tech Xplore / How drivers and cars understand each other
Optimizing communication between vehicle and driver as a function of the degree of automation is the objective of a research project conducted by Fraunhofer in collaboration with other companies. The researchers are combining ...
Tech Xplore / Clever clothes: Seams in clothing capture body movement
Everyday clothing may soon be able to capture and record body movements according to new research published by the Universities of Bristol and Bath.
Phys.org / NASA asteroid experts create hypothetical impact scenario for exercise
A large asteroid impacting Earth is highly unlikely for the foreseeable future. But because the damage from such an event could be great, NASA leads hypothetical asteroid impact "tabletop" exercises every two years with experts ...
Tech Xplore / New ink-based method offers best recipe yet for thermoelectric devices
Power plants, factories, car engines—everything that consumes energy produces heat, much of which is wasted. Thermoelectric devices could capture this wasted heat and convert it into electricity, but their production has ...
Phys.org / NASA's NEOWISE infrared heritage will live on
NASA's near-Earth-object-hunting mission NEOWISE is nearing its conclusion. But its work will carry on with NASA's next-generation infrared mission: NEO Surveyor.
Phys.org / Reviews discusses progress in online detection methods of bioaerosols
Bioaerosols include bacteria, fungi, fungal spores and plant pollen, as well as viruses and their secretions such as endotoxin, glucan and mycotoxins. Various respiratory diseases such as rhinitis, respiratory inflammation, ...
Phys.org / Decoding Grona styracifolia: The genome behind a promising COVID-19 drug candidate
A study has demystified the genetic underpinnings of schaftoside, a vital compound in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with potential as a COVID-19 therapeutic.
Phys.org / How girls fare when only a son will do
When it comes to parents' preferences for the genders of their children, there is a high level of disagreement between wives and husbands, according to a Cornell sociologist.
Phys.org / New satellite aims to show how AI advances Earth observation
Artificial intelligence technologies have achieved remarkable successes and continue to show their value as backbones in scientific research and real-world applications.