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Flavonoids' Presence in Sorghum Roots May Lead to Frost-Resistant Crop
Flavonoid compounds — produced by the roots of some sorghum plants — positively affect soil microorganisms, according to Penn State researchers, who suggest the discovery is an early step in developing a frost-resistant line of the valuable crop for North American farmers.
Task Force Examines Role of Mobile Health Technology in COVID-19 Pandemic
An international task force, including two University of Massachusetts Amherst computer scientists, concludes in new research that mobile health (mHealth) technologies are a viable option to monitor COVID-19 patients at home and predict which ones will need medical intervention.
Engineer Developing Out-Of-This-World Solutions for COVID-19 Challenges
Xin Ning, an assistant professor of aerospace engineering, specializes in developing materials for use in space.
NASA-NOAA Satellite Nighttime Imagery Reveals Development of Tropical Storm Josephine
The tenth named tropical cyclone of the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season was named today, Aug. 13, after NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided a nighttime image of the storm.
Application of Machine Learning Can Optimize Hurricane Track Forecast
When a hurricane approaches, providing a few extra hours’ notice can be the difference between life and death.