Miscanthus and sorghum — both C4 plant species — occupy a distinct niche of the leaf economics spectrum (LES), with greater photosynthetic rates and nitrogen use efficiency than more common… Read More »Study Sheds light on leave traits, productivity of C4 bioenergy crops
Scientists have created a novel thermoresponsive polymer by adding divalent cations to polymers and water solvents. They also succeeded in controlling thermoresponsive properties by changing the type and mixing ratio… Read More »Smart materials: Metal cations-recognizable thermoresponsive polymers
You probably know that sunshine affects your mental and physical health. New research shows it may also boost your appetite — but only if you’re male. That finding surprised Carmit… Read More »How sunshine may make boys feel hungrier
Researchers have announced the discovery of multiple candidate genes that influence longevity. The discovery of genetic loci that influence longevity only in females is interesting and important, according to the… Read More »Clusters of genes help mice live longer
On Oct. 16, at 7:04 a.m. EDT, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, the first mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids, will skim the Earth’s atmosphere, passing a mere 220 miles (350 kilometers)… Read More »NASA’s Lucy spacecraft prepares to swing by Earth