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These Newly Discovered Compounds Can Delay Flowering In Plants
Delayed flowering helps leafy crops maintain their nutritional quality for longer periods.
Ancient Earth Had Green Oceans
Scientists found evidence that cyanobacteria, often called blue-green algae, an important bacteria in the evolutionary process, flourished in green seas.
She’s Got It
A growing FemTech market in Asia is empowering women to manage their reproductive health.
Deadlier Than COVID-19, Dengue Puts Survivors At Higher Risk Of Health Issues
Dengue survivors are 55 percent more likely to experience heart complications than those who recovered from COVID-19.
Great White Sharks May Inspire Faster Planes And Boats
Denticles on sharks' skin help reduce friction, allowing them to swim with great efficiency at different speeds.
Climate Change Is Making Cyclones More Intense And Long-lasting
Southeast Asia has densely populated coastlines, currently home to more than 70 percent of the global population.
Scientists Find A New Clade Of Candida Auris, A Highly Transmissible Fungus
The study demonstrated that machine learning can improve surveillance by automatically detecting outlier genomes.
Tai Chi Can Improve Survival Rate of Advanced Lung Cancer Patients By A Year
The study found that tai chi can also help cancer patients sleep better.
Forests Can Trap Airborne Microplastics
The study revealed that airborne microplastics stick to the waxy surfaces of forest canopy leaves, effectively serving as terrestrial reservoirs.