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Sep. 19, 2023 Scientists have found a plant gene that drives the growth of root hairs, the tiny structures that help plants find water and nutrients in the soil. The gene, dubbed 'BUZZ,' causes ...
Jan. 24, 2023 It was believed that Hall thrusters, an efficient kind of electric propulsion widely used in orbit, need to be large to produce a lot of thrust. Now, a new study suggests that smaller Hall thrusters ...
Feb. 20, 2024 The way companies announce new products or build up hype can often influence their success once those new products hit the market, according to new research. Whether it's an upcoming blockbuster ...
July 11, 2023 Researchers have studied the global trade in highly hazardous chemicals subject to a global treaty -- the Rotterdam Convention. The results are sobering: Nearly half of the total trade volume of ...
May 12, 2021 The property that makes fluorescent lights buzz could power a new generation of more efficient computing devices that store data with magnetic fields, rather than ...
May 3, 2022 This was the first time a blood clot had been found in an astronaut in space, so there was no established method of treatment for DVT in zero ...
Apr. 12, 2022 Silica exposure is a driving force behind rising rates of coal workers' pneumoconiosis, according to a new study that compared the pathology and mineralogy of the disease across generations. The ...
Jan. 2, 2024 Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they're grappling with the challenge of how to best ...
Jan. 17, 2022 Inspired by the growth of bones in the skeleton, researchers have developed a combination of materials that can morph into various shapes before hardening. The material is initially soft, but later ...
Apr. 6, 2021 New research has found that, contrary to previous beliefs, adolescents born preterm have the same levels of self-esteem and overall well-being as those born ...