news
technology

How seeds decide whether to wake up in salty soil

Researchers have discovered a system that helps seeds survive when there is too much salt in the soil. The system helps young germinating embryos kee…

news
technology

Cacao genetics could help breeders reduce heavy metal levels in cocoa beans

Cadmium is a naturally occurring, toxic heavy metal found in many soils across Latin America and the Caribbean, where cacao trees are widely cultivat…

news
technology

New insect genus and four species named for Taylor Swift and her albums

Taylor Swift is now the namesake of a genus of plant-feeding insects from Australia that were previously unknown to science. Sarah Schroeder, a UC R…

news
technology

End impunity for targeted attacks on schools and universities, urge experts

Scholasticide—deliberate attacks on a society's education system in armed conflict—is a war crime that must be publicly condemned and its perpetrator…

Advertisements
Market Overview
Top US Stocks
Cryptocurrency Market