Researchers in China have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by "touching" ...

BASF SE (Lugwigshafen, Germany) announced that it will invest in additional production capacity for its X3D technology, a new ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Analysis of the FLUXNET2015 ...

Plant immunity is the inherent or induced capacity of plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens. Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface ...

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Plant-based diets have soared in popularity as people look for ways to improve their health, reduce their carbon footprint, and consume less (or no) animal products. But while following plant ...

The rise of the consumer 3D printer has yielded amazing devices for designers, engineers, hobbyists, tinkerers, and schools alike. I've been reviewing 3D printers for PCMag since the first widely ...

Today's affordable 3D printers will likely surprise you: You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once found only in high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are the top ...

Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or have been wanting to invest in your own printer for a while, these machines are not as expensive as you might think. Whether you want to prioritize print ...

In this project we study techniques for reducing the effort of factory layout planning (FLP) and optimal job shop scheduling (JSS).

The results are described in the paper, "Terrestrial Photosynthesis Inferred from Plant Carbonyl Sulfide Uptake." Researchers developed an integrated model that traces the movement of the chemical ...

The US Department of the Interior has announced major advancements in expanding geothermal energy on public lands. This abundant clean energy resource has great potential to help the country ...