In a new study, scientists at Umeå University have found a way to break open the protective walls of pollen grains—one of the ...

The PM-KUSUM scheme, launched in March 2019 and scaled up in January 2024, aims to enhance energy and water security for farmers by enabling them to set up solar power plants, install standalone ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

On blustery days, the temperature outdoors often feels colder than it actually is. This is because wind blows away the layer ...

Good chilly Wednesday to you, Squamish! Today, Environment Canada says we can expect a mix of sun and cloud. The wind is blowing from the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40km/h. Over southern sections, ...

The proposed method introduces the dynamics of phase-locked loop into the active current loop, so as to trigger the negative feedback between active current and power angle in the power circuit stage ...

Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...

Scientists with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say a new breed of tiny flying robots that weigh less than a gram could take the place of bees as pollinators in indoor "vertical" farms of ...

The Conservative People's Party of Estonia's (EKRE) board has issued a directive for its members to oppose the construction of wind farms in local municipalities. The action is connected to the ...

We will see a high of 3C, but it will feel like -5 C this morning, due to the wind chill. Overnight, expect rain mixed with wet snow. Snowfall could total 5 cm over higher terrain. Sunrise on Jan. 30 ...

Invasive plant species can be a headache for homeowners looking to remove them. According to the U.S. Forest Service, invasive plants have contributed to the decline of more than 40% of endangered and ...