The International Botanical Congress voted to change a scientific name belonging to hundreds of plant species because it was offensive in southern Africa. The International Botanical Congress voted to change a scientific name belonging to hundreds of plant species because it was offensive in southern Africa. your-feed-science, Flowers and Plants, Research, Science and Technology, International Code of…
Assessments of how transportation pollution affects health often fail to prioritize the needs or concerns of communities experiencing disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards, such as low-income areas or communities of color. As a result, even successful climate policies do not necessarily benefit these communities, and some policies even worsen inequalities. Assessments of how transportation pollution affects…
Lanzhou lily (Liliumdavidii var. unicolor) is a perennial herbaceous crop that serves as an economic plant with both medicinal and edible uses. However, it is highly susceptible to pathogenic infections during growth, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which might cause a decrease in yield and quality. Lanzhou lily (Liliumdavidii var. unicolor) is a perennial herbaceous…
Why does the universe contain matter and (virtually) no antimatter? The BASE international research collaboration at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, headed by Professor Dr. Stefan Ulmer from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), has achieved an experimental breakthrough in this context. Why does the universe contain matter and (virtually) no antimatter? The…
Eye tracking allows studying aspects that cannot be seen, for example, the thinking processes of a student solving a mathematical problem. Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) are the first in Lithuania to integrate eye tracking into education and are using the technology to radically improve the teaching of mathematics. Eye tracking allows studying aspects…
Global atmospheric N2O concentration has surged by more than 23% since the pre-industrial era, rising from 270 parts per billion (ppb) in 1750 to 336 ppb in 2022. Approximately two-thirds of these emissions come from nitrogen fertilizer-applied soils and natural soils. Key factors influencing N2O emissions include climate, soil properties, and agricultural practices. Global atmospheric N2O…
The recent outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) virus has raised concerns among poultry producers and food safety experts. The virus is highly contagious among birds and poses a significant risk despite stringent biosecurity measures, according to Georgia Tech food safety and agriculture expert Wendy White. The recent outbreak of the highly pathogenic…
Like a supersonic jet being blasted with high-speed winds, Earth is constantly being bombarded by a stream of charged particles from the sun known as solar wind. Like a supersonic jet being blasted with high-speed winds, Earth is constantly being bombarded by a stream of charged particles from the sun known as solar wind. Planetary Sciences Phys.org –…
Wild boars and red junglefowl gave rise to common pigs and chickens. These animals’ genes evolved to express themselves differently, leading to signatures of domestication—such as weaker bones and better viral resistance—in pigs and chickens, according to a research team based in Japan. Wild boars and red junglefowl gave rise to common pigs and chickens. These…
Researchers at the University of Bath have identified signals in social media posts that can predict when someone posting on far-right forums is likely to go on to commit a terrorist act. Researchers at the University of Bath have identified signals in social media posts that can predict when someone posting on far-right forums is likely…