31-Jul-2025 The key to lowering your water bill may already be at your door Texas A&M University Researchers from Texas A&M University have developed an innovative irrigation system that combines doorbell cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) to make lawn irrigation more efficient. Their recently published paper details this sustainable irrigation system, dubbed ERIC by the researchers. Journal ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks
31-Jul-2025 Leishmania: A parasite that hijacks our cells’ resources to multiply Institut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS Leishmania: A Parasite That Hijacks Our Cells’ Resources to Multiply A discovery by an INRS doctoral student sheds light on the survival strategies of a formidable parasite Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that affects up to 1 million people worldwide each year. It is caused by the protozoan Leishmania, transmitted through the bite of a sandfly. Once inside its host—human or animal—the parasite settles in immune cells called macrophages and multiplies within small bubble-like structures known as parasitophorous vacuoles. Journal PLOS Pathogens
31-Jul-2025 A new path for history graduates Texas A&M University A Texas A&M University professor emeritus believes adding a policy option to history programs would benefit graduate students and policymakers alike.
31-Jul-2025 Haplotype-resolved nonaploid genome provides insights into in vitro flowering in bamboos Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Bamboo flowering is a rare and enigmatic event, especially in woody species that flower only once in decades. Journal Horticulture Research
31-Jul-2025 Petal power unveiled: genome breakthrough reveals secrets behind flower shape Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Researchers have decoded the complete genome of Chionanthus retusus, a widely cultivated ornamental tree known for its striking flower shapes. Journal Horticulture Research
31-Jul-2025 Flavonoid signals: how light shapes root defenses in Panax notoginseng Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science New research reveals that fluctuating light conditions—both dim and intense—can empower Panax notoginseng to fight off deadly root rot. Journal Horticulture Research
31-Jul-2025 Fully possible to make residential construction more environmentally friendly Norwegian University of Science and Technology Researchers took a closer look at resource use in the housing sector in West Asia and North Africa with a view to 2050.Their results show that it is possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in this area by up to 56 per cent over the next 25 years. Journal Sustainable Cities and Society
31-Jul-2025 Centromeres unmasked: the complete genome of weeping forsythia Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A team of scientists has successfully completed the first gap-free, telomere-to-telomere (T2T) genome assembly for Forsythia suspensa, a widely used ornamental and medicinal shrub. Journal Horticulture Research
30-Jul-2025 Unlocking the green code: how CsCHLI drives chlorophyll synthesis in tea plants Maximum Academic Press A research team has identified a key gene, CsCHLI, that plays a central role in chlorophyll biosynthesis and leaf coloration in tea plants. Journal Beverage Plant Research
30-Jul-2025 Unlocking the aroma secrets of gardenia tea: scientists decode its signature scent Maximum Academic Press A research team systematically analyzed the volatile compounds and key odorants that define its fragrance using advanced analytical technologies and chemometric tools. Journal Beverage Plant Research
