Geneticists offer clues to better rice, tomato crops
Scientists on Sunday laid bare the genetic codes of African rice and a type of wild tomato, data they said should help breed more resilient crops.
Scientists on Sunday laid bare the genetic codes of African rice and a type of wild tomato, data they said should help breed more resilient crops.
Biotechnology
Jul 27, 2014
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(AP)—Researchers at the University of Connecticut are using medical technology to breathe new life into some antique musical instruments.
Engineering
Jul 27, 2014
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Engineers across the globe have been racing to design smaller, cheaper and more efficient rechargeable batteries to meet the power storage needs of everything from handheld gadgets to electric cars.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 27, 2014
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Many studies have shown the potential for global climate change to cut food supplies. But these studies have, for the most part, ignored the interactions between increasing temperature and air pollution—specifically ozone ...
Environment
Jul 27, 2014
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In findings that help astrophysicists understand our corner of the galaxy, an international research team has shown that the soft X-ray glow blanketing the sky comes from both inside and outside the solar system.
Space Exploration
Jul 27, 2014
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Europe will close an important chapter in its space flight history Tuesday, launching the fifth and final robot ship it had pledged for lifeline deliveries to the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Jul 27, 2014
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Your smartphone is not only your best friend, it's also become your personal trainer, coach, medical lab and maybe even your doctor.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 27, 2014
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Two grandmothers mystified by computer tablets have inspired a French-Romanian startup to develop an application and service to help the elderly stay in touch with their relatives through the Internet.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 27, 2014
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