China launches Juno, the world’s most powerful detector for ‘ghost particles’
China launched the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno), the world’s largest detector for elusive “ghost particles” called neutrinos,…
Drones and 3D nodels unlock new genetic insights into wheat plant height
By capturing multiple height quantiles rather than a single average, the approach reveals subtle variations within crop plots,…
From mining to tourism, space ambitions of China’s Guangdong rival those of Elon Musk
South China’s Guangdong province has announced its ambition to join the country’s commercial space sector race, promising financial…
Decoding the firmness: genetic clues to better blueberries
As global consumption of blueberries continues to soar, driven by their antioxidant-rich “superfood” status, growers face rising pressure…
Drones and 3D nodels unlock new genetic insights into wheat plant height
By capturing multiple height quantiles rather than a single average, the approach reveals subtle variations within crop plots,…
From tough to tender: scientists reveal the genetic key to cucumber texture
Trichomes are hair-like projections found on the surface of many plants, offering protection against environmental stressors and insects,…
Chinese scientists create meteorite diamond in laboratory breakthrough
Researchers in China say they have recreated the elusive “meteorite diamond” in a laboratory – settling six decades…
Unlocking the color secrets of water lilies: gene study reveals what makes petals blue, red, or white
Researchers identified 32 anthocyanin synthase (ANS) genes in the water lily species Nymphaea colorata and analyzed their structure, evolutionary history,…
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology physicist among 7 who win major prize
A physicist from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is among seven scientists who have…
A tiny region, big impact: melon’s defense against powdery mildew decoded
Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is cherished worldwide for its diverse flavors and nutritional value, but it is frequently…