Scientists have identified a common set of genes that enable different drought-resistant plants to survive in semi-arid conditions, which could play a significant role in bioengineering and creating energy crops that are tolerant to water deficits.
Daily Archives: December 1, 2017
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The invasion of nonnative plants above-ground is strongly related to what type of mycorrhizal fungi are dominant below-ground in forest ecosystems.
A team of researchers reports success in a small-scale test of a new analytical method to improve the early detection of potentially lethal prostate cancer. Based on diagnostic biopsy samples, the method promises to more accurately parse men who need surgery from those who do not.
North Korea has been accelerating its threat to the US and to the globe with recent missile tests. World War 3 fears have been raised and North Korea expert Gordon Change has warned rogue dictator Kim Jong-un could spark a “global conflict”. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Mr Chang warned 2018 could […]
Ancient wine store?Benjamin Ballard By Joshua Rapp Learn Archaeologists have used drones and an old cold war spy boat to identify three shipwrecks on the Mediterranean seabed. One contains artefacts dating back over 2000 years, hinting at a vast network of trade during the rise of ancient Greek city states […]
Taoiseach (prime minister) Leo Varadkar said the future of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland must be clarified before Brexit talks can progress to the second stage. The threat was issued during a joint press conference held by Mr Varadkar and president of the European Council Donald […]
Locate your binoculars, moon fans. Charge up your camera, space nerds. Or just clean your glasses, sky gazers. On Sunday, Dec. 3, this month’s full moon will be a supermoon. A supermoon? A supermoon occurs when the moon is full (or new, but that’s no fun) and its orbit brings […]