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- Inspired by the surface tension of a liquid droplet, KIMM develops the technology for altering the stiffness of a wheel in real time - Modularization technologies applicable to various mobile systems are continuously being developed, which could help to overcome various obstacles in daily life

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Advancing the frontiers of agricultural genetics, a newly developed eight-way tomato Multiparental advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) population serves as a rich genetic resource that unlocks diverse traits from wild tomato species.

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A new study has mapped the genetic makeup of mango, revealing its genomic diversity and population structure that influence key agronomic traits. The research identifies genetic differentiation among mango populations and discovers candidate genes linked to flowering, fruit weight, and aroma compounds, essential for advancing mango breeding through genomic-assisted methods.

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Direction-of-arrival (DOA) estimation, crucial for wireless sensing and communications, measures RF signal angles. Existing systems face delays, high power consumption, and costs. Scientists from Tsinghua University have proposed an all-optical DOA estimation using optical computing, bypassing traditional circuits and achieving resolution beyond the Rayleigh limit.

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Genetic variants linked to a rare form of bicuspid aortic valve disease that affects young adults and can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening aortic complications have been identified by researchers at UTHealth Houston.

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In the era of smart agriculture, the precise labeling and recording of growth information in plants pose challenges for modern agricultural production. This study introduces strontium aluminate particles based microneedles (MNs) patches as diverse luminescent labels for information encoding and storage during plant growth

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Researchers have discovered that miR319a, a microRNA, significantly enhances poplar trees' resilience to salt stress, potentially revolutionizing tree cultivation in saline environments. This discovery sheds light on how trees maintain essential ion balance under salty conditions, paving the way for developing salt-tolerant varieties.

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Scientists have unveiled a revolutionary protospacer adjacent motif (PAM)-less genome editing system using CRISPR-SpRY, marking a major advancement in soybean breeding. This innovative method eliminates the traditional PAM sequence constraints, enabling precise editing at specific loci.