A recent study has uncovered how the night-blooming waterlily Nymphaea prolifera uses its floral scents to ward off aphids. Researchers explored the biosynthesis and ecological role of these floral compounds, revealing new insights into early plant-insect dynamics and the plant’s natural defenses.
A new type of prototype water harvester promises to be simpler and more efficient than traditional variations of the device at pulling drinking water from the air, a new study suggests.
In the 1990s, the San Miguel Island fox nearly went extinct, with numbers dropping to just 15. A recovery program increased their population by 2010, but from 2014 to 2018, it fell to 30% of its peak due to a new acanthocephalan parasite, exacerbated by a prolonged drought. A collaborative research effort employed morphological and molecular methods, alongside necropsy records, to identify the parasite and assess its health impacts on the foxes.
Car seats sold by online retailers may not have passed U.S. safety standards. Signs of a fake include no labels or manuals, and three contact points instead of five. Families can check the reliability of their car seat at CHLA’s car seat inspections.You never forget your first experience with a counterfeit car seat, Helen Arbogast, PhD, MPH, can attest.
Two UC San Francisco faculty members, Alicia Fernandez, MD, professor of medicine, and Nola M. Hylton, PhD, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) this year, one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine.
A team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers has discovered a promising new treatment to counteract the effects of fentanyl and related opioids.
Microorganisms growing in landfills, on agricultural land and in wetlands are contributing to skyrocketing levels of atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, according to new CU Boulder research.
A cutting-edge study offers fresh insights into how roses defend themselves against the damaging fungus Botrytis cinerea, which causes severe losses in ornamental plants. Researchers uncovered how phosphorylation and ubiquitination—two key protein modifications—work together to regulate the plant’s immune response. Their findings may lead to the development of roses with stronger resistance to fungal infections, potentially benefiting both commercial growers and horticulturists.
A study led by the University of Portsmouth in England and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHUT) has developed an AI model to predict which patients are most at risk of their blood pressure dropping during dialysis; a condition known as intradialytic hypotension (IDH).
Join us as Professor Marc Fontecave, our HKIAS Senior Fellow and Professor from Collège de France, explores innovative bioinspired molecular catalysis for CO2 reduction. Discover how nature’s lessons on CO2 reduction inspire the design of new molecular catalysts with high efficiency and selectivity.
The International Symposium on Physics in Collision, initiated in 1981, is a prominent conference series focused on particle physics. It features invited plenary talks, parallel sessions, and poster presentations, with a strong emphasis on recent experimental results and theoretical developments.
A new study has uncovered critical genetic factors that influence the height of chrysanthemum plants, a key trait that affects both their market appeal and structural integrity. The research analyzed plant height, internode number, internode length, and stem diameter in 200 chrysanthemum varieties.
A new study has uncovered the crucial role of the CsMYB67 gene in controlling flavonoid biosynthesis in tea leaves, compounds that give tea its bitter and astringent taste. This gene’s role in regulating flavonoid production in response to environmental stress offers valuable insights into tea plant biology and opens up avenues for enhancing tea quality through genetic modification.
In an increasingly polarized world, tough conversations can pop up virtually anywhere, including the K-12 classroom. When that happens, teachers need to be prepared to serve as moderator so students can have productive and meaningful discussions with each other, says DePaul University professor Hilary Conklin.
Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, researchers have discovered.
One of the biggest decisions older adults and people with serious disabilities face each fall is which type of Medicare to enroll in. If they change from one to the other, a new study finds, they may be entering a revolving door and find themselves changing again in the future.
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