Artemisia annua is celebrated for its production of artemisinin, a powerful antimalarial agent. Although its glandular secretory trichomes have been the focus of extensive research, a complete understanding of their metabolic processes remains elusive. Previous studies have primarily centered on artemisinin, often overlooking other crucial metabolic pathways. Addressing these knowledge gaps is crucial for unlocking…
Particles of light can spend “negative time” passing through a cloud of extremely cold atoms – without breaking the laws of physics Particles of light can spend “negative time” passing through a cloud of extremely cold atoms – without breaking the laws of physics New Scientist – News
The Jacktree (Sinojackia xylocarpa), native to China, is renowned for its unique spindle-shaped fruits and ornamental appeal. However, its survival is threatened by factors such as limited population size, fragmented habitats, and low germination rates caused by tough, lignified pericarps. Addressing these challenges requires in-depth genetic research to develop effective conservation measures. The Jacktree (Sinojackia xylocarpa),…
Genetic modification in horticultural crops, particularly within the Cucurbitaceae family, is often hindered by complex tissue culture requirements and environmental pressures such as climate change. Traditional transformation techniques, like Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer, frequently encounter barriers that limit their success in certain plant species. Genetic modification in horticultural crops, particularly within the Cucurbitaceae family, is often hindered…
Researchers led by the University of Oxford’s Department of Biology and the Oxford Martin Program on Wildlife Trade have reported findings from a study into the UK’s role in the international hunting trophy trade in the journal Conservation Science and Practice. Researchers led by the University of Oxford’s Department of Biology and the Oxford Martin Program…
Despite ongoing worries about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, research shows that employers increasingly value something that only human workers can provide—soft skills. These include knowing how to communicate with co-workers, put others at ease, and navigate conflict. Despite ongoing worries about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, research shows that employers increasingly value something…
Sampling reveals that there is an incredible amount of rubbish lying on the seabed. This is because many people are still flushing all sorts of things down the toilet, believing that they will simply disappear. But, of course, this is not the case. Both wet wipes and chemical substances have a negative impact on the…
Recent satellite data reveal that the Konya Basin in the Central Anatolian Plateau of Türkiye is continually being reshaped over millions of years, according to a new analysis led by Earth scientists at the University of Toronto. Recent satellite data reveal that the Konya Basin in the Central Anatolian Plateau of Türkiye is continually being reshaped…
In the Standard Model of particle physics, the masses of the carriers of the weak interaction, the W and Z bosons, are uniquely related. The post CERN Physicists Measure Mass of W Boson appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. In the Standard Model of particle physics, the masses of the carriers of the weak…
Summer 2024 was officially the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest on record. In the United States, fierce heat waves seemed to hit somewhere almost every day. Summer 2024 was officially the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest on record. In the United States, fierce heat waves seemed to hit somewhere almost every day. Earth Sciences Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news…