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Phys.org / Apple trees reveal key mechanism to unlocking iron homeostasis

Iron is a vital micronutrient for plants, essential for photosynthesis, respiration, and various metabolic processes. Despite its abundance in the soil, iron often exists in insoluble forms, particularly in calcareous soils, ...

Jul 2, 2024 in Biology
Phys.org / Researchers show impact of COVID-19 and climate change on drinking water quality in Berlin

A research team from Constructor University, led by geochemist and geoscientist Prof. Dr. Michael Bau, and including his former students Lea Krohn, Franziska Klimpel and Pauline Béziat, has presented a new study on the effects ...

Jul 2, 2024 in Earth
Tech Xplore / Hydrovolt to open battery recycling facility in France

Norwegian battery recycling firm Hydrovolt said Tuesday that it will expand internationally by opening a facility in France, boosting a nascent hub for producing electric vehicle batteries.

Jul 2, 2024 in Energy & Green Tech
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 ...

Jul 1, 2024 in Automotive
Phys.org / Europe's Ariane 6 rocket finally ready for liftoff

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket is set for its first-ever launch next week, carrying with it the continent's hopes of regaining independent access to space and fending off soaring competition from Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Jul 2, 2024 in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / Statistical physics and network science reveal factors behind 2021–2022 energy crisis in Europe

An energy crisis hit Europe in 2021–2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which sent electricity prices skyrocketing—even within countries that don't rely on Russian gas. It begs the question: Was there more to ...

Jul 2, 2024 in Business
Medical Xpress / Dallas cancer tech company develops new blood test it says can catch tumors early

In the fight to beat cancer, scientists have recognized the importance of catching it early.

Jul 2, 2024 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Will the Paris 2024 Olympics be a platform for activist protests amid global tensions?

Athletes and sporting teams have frequently used the Olympics and other sporting events to make political statements through boycotts and protests. Ahead of the Paris Olympics kicking off this month and amidst the current ...

Jul 2, 2024 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / A comprehensive youth diabetes dataset and interactive portal to boost research and prevention strategies

A team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed the most comprehensive epidemiological dataset for youth diabetes and prediabetes research, derived from extensive National Health and Nutrition Examination ...

Jul 2, 2024 in Diabetes
Medical Xpress / Financial incentives found to double smoking cessation rate for people with socioeconomic challenges

A study published today by a University of Oklahoma researcher shows that financial incentives can make a big difference in helping smokers quit. The study is published in the journal JAMA Network Open.

Jul 2, 2024 in Addiction
Phys.org / Brazil's Amazon sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years

The Brazilian Amazon recorded 13,489 wildfires in the first half of the year, the worst figure in 20 years, satellite data revealed Monday.

Jul 2, 2024 in Earth
Phys.org / Mission success: HERA crew successfully completes 45-day simulated journey to Mars

Four dedicated explorers—Jason Lee, Stephanie Navarro, Shareef Al Romaithi, and Piyumi Wijesekara—just returned from a 45-day simulated journey to Mars, testing the boundaries of human endurance and teamwork within NASA's ...

Jul 2, 2024 in Astronomy & Space