The Dead Sea is not completely dead.
The Struggle for Life in the Dead Sea Sediments: Necrophagy as a Survival Mechanism
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Study Examines Commercial Hybrid-Electric Aircraft, Reduced Carbon Emissions
Although we’re still a long way from commercial airplanes powered by a combination of fossil fuel and batteries, a recent feasibility study at the University of Illinois explored fuel/battery configurations and the energy lifecycle to learn the tradeoffs needed to yield the greatest reductions in carbon dioxide emissions.
Artificial Intelligence Identifies Key Patterns from Video Footage of Infant Movements
A simple video recording of an infant lying in bed can be analyzed with artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to extract quantitative information useful for assessing the child’s development as well as the efficacy of ongoing therapy.
The Sense of Water—and Nitrogen: Studies Uncover Genome-Wide Responses That Limit Crop Growth in Nutrient-Poor Soils
A team of researchers has tested how each gene within the genome of rice—one of the world’s most important staple crops—senses and responds to combinations of water and nutrients.
Study Suggests Trees Are Crucial to The Future of Our Cities
The shade of a single tree can provide welcome relief from the hot summer sun.
Rice Cultivation: Balance of Phosphorus and Nitrogen Determines Growth and Yield
In the future, a newly discovered mechanism in control of plant nutrition could help to achieve higher harvests in a sustainable way.
