Chernobyl wasteland’s fungus inspires scientists to devise radiation shield for plants growing in space
But there is one problem: space flashes with dangerous radiation, like ultraviolet (UV) light and gamma rays, which can harm living things, including plants. This radiation can damage plants’ DNA and ...
Vertical farming research sheds light on producing medicinal compounds
New research on using controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to grow plants with medicinal properties could lead to ...
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Ultraviolet light helps seeds express desirable traits
A company has developed new technology that can treat seeds with light to unlock desirable traits. BioLumic founder and Chief ...
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3D Printing Living Tissue With Light Takes Leap Forward
Xolography is a novel light printing technique that has been explored for dental products and in-space manufacturing. At TU/e ...
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Saudi Arabia Aluminum Windows and Doors Market to Grow at 4.8% CAGR, Reaching USD 712.96 Million by 2030
The market was valued at USD 516.60 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% during the forecast period 2024–2030, reaching an estimated USD 712.96 million by 2030. The growing ...
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Do LED masks work? What the science says.
Fittingly, it was researchers with NASA who discovered the potential for medical light therapy to treat wounds, arthritis, glaucoma and other ailments in the 1990s. By the early 2000s, that LED ...
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Marlborough vineyard trials robots fitted with UV light panels as fungicide alternative
Led by Bragato Research Institute in partnership with A Lighter Touch, a new project aims to see if UV-C light can be used in place of traditional fungicides on vineyards. A trial involving robots ...