Sorghum crops in areas where an agricultural parasite is common have local adaptations to deal with that parasite, according to new research
Key modifier identified in large genetic deletion related to neurodevelopmental disorders
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Local genetic adaption helps sorghum crop hide from witchweed
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Scientists solve structure enabling cyanobacteria to thrive in low light
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Scientists have determined the structure that gives cyanobacteria their unique ability to convert weak sunlight into useable energy.
Herringbone pattern in plant cell walls critical to cell growth
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The alternating angle of the cell wall's many layers is critical for cell growth, according to a new study.
Method detects defects in 2D materials for future electronics, sensors
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A team of researchers has developed a technique to quickly and sensitively characterize defects in 2D materials.
A megalibrary of nanoparticles
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LIGO-Virgo network catches another neutron star collision
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Gravitational waves detected on April 25, 2019, by the LIGO Livingston Observatory were likely produced by a collision of two neutron stars.
Galactic gamma-ray sources reveal birthplaces of high-energy particles
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The international HAWC team, including Penn State researchers, has identified the cosmic sources of nine extremely high-energy gamma rays.
Including irregular time intervals improves animal movement studies
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Animal movement studies, like those using GPS collars and other tracking methods, would benefit from using irregular time points.
NEID Exoplanet Instrument Sees First Light
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