Scientists design solar roofs to harvest energy for greenhouses
As countries around the globe seek new energy sources, renewable energy options such as solar panels are in high demand. However, solar panels can take up significant space and are often difficult to scale. Enter the new field of agrivoltaics, which … (Source: NSF Discoveries)
Source: NSF Discoveries - April 4, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: research
Wheeled robot measures leaf angles to help breed better corn plants
Researchers at North Carolina State University and Iowa State University have demonstrated an automated technology capable of accurately measuring the angle of leaves on corn plants in the field. The U.S. National Science Foundation-supported … (Source: NSF Discoveries)
Source: NSF Discoveries - April 4, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: research
Turbulent plasma reveals the origins of ubiquitous magnetic fields
Scientists model turbulent plasma creating magnetogenesis on a cosmological scale More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 9, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Understanding the genomic modifications in transgenic papaya
Papaya fruits are a rich source of potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A and C More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 9, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Common component of many sunscreens may hasten corals' demise
Results could help guide development of effective, coral-safe sunscreens More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 8, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
The world ocean is losing its memory under global warming
Decline is a response to human-induced warming More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 8, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Freezing points of salty liquid oceans on icy moons of distant planets
Will biosignatures be found in extraterrestrial oceans? More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 7, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Image-based simulations could improve accuracy in assessing how bone fractures heal
New 3D models of mechanical properties could improve fracture treatments More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 7, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Study examines the effect of prolonged spaceflight on the brain
Astronautsâ brains were imaged before and after extended tours on the International Space Station More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 6, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Astronomers find star system that may be a rare 'black widow' binary
System is likely older than the sun and is orbited by a far-off star More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 6, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Model pinpoints glaciers at risk of collapse due to climate change
Meltwater is seeping beneath Arctic, Antarctic glaciers at higher risk of collapse More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 2, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Tonga volcano eruption's echoes heard 6,200 miles away
Massive eruption of Tonga volcano provides an explosion of data on atmospheric waves More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 2, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Decreased genetic diversity in immune system could affect endangered toads' survival
Genetic bottlenecks could impact species' ability to respond to new pathogens More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 2, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Unchecked global emissions on track to initiate mass extinction of marine life
Ocean species could plummet to levels not seen since the extinction of the dinosaurs More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - June 2, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Scientists hone long-range forecasting of U.S. tornadoes, hail
Identify patterns halfway around the globe that heighten tornado probability More at
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Source: NSF Discoveries - May 31, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
