Responsible innovation key to smart farming
Responsible innovation that considers the wider impacts on society is key to smart farming, according to academics at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Environment
Dec 20, 2018
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Gadgets: Smart tags help you stay organized
If getting organized is on your New Year's resolution list, the Adero is what you need.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 20, 2018
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Cell-by-cell DNA science is 'Breakthrough of 2018'
The US journal Science on Thursday coined as "Breakthrough of the Year" for 2018 new technologies that reveal how DNA cues individual cells to grow through time.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 20, 2018
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Seeing double: Tropical Cyclone Kenanga same strength as other storm
The Southern Indian Ocean is seeing double. Tropical Cyclone Kenanga was one of two storms at Category 2 hurricane strength in the Southern Indian Ocean on Dec. 20. Kenanga was sporting an eye on visible imagery from NASA-NOAA's ...
Environment
Dec 20, 2018
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Cancer's metabolism subject of trailblazing study
No matter what form cancer takes in the body, it starts at the cellular level and grows via metabolism run amok.
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 20, 2018
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NASA telescopes take a close look at the brightest comet of 2018
As the brilliant comet 46P/Wirtanen streaked across the sky, NASA telescopes caught it on camera from multiple angles.
Space Exploration
Dec 20, 2018
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Elegant trick improves single-cell RNA sequencing
Droplet microfluidics has revolutionized single-cell RNA sequencing, offering a low-cost, high-throughput method for single-cell genomics. However, this method has been limited in its ability to capture complete RNA transcription ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 20, 2018
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Experiment sends engineered plants to ISS
If humanity is going to push the boundaries of space exploration, we're going to need plants to come along for the ride. Not just spinach or potatoes, though—plants can do so much more than just feed us.
Space Exploration
Dec 20, 2018
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3 out of 4 Americans are lonely, study says
The pang of loneliness is far higher than even the gloomiest of previous estimates, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, San Diego.
Social Sciences
Dec 20, 2018
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The Miami blue was fluttering toward extinction. Then the scientists showed up
One crisp, sunny afternoon this month, grad student Sarah Steele Cabrera headed down a sandy path at Long Key State Park carrying two nylon bug containers.
Ecology
Dec 20, 2018
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