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But by the age of nine, a noticeable gap begins to emerge — girls’ confidence and enthusiasm for STEM subjects often start to ...
Researchers develop plant nanobionic sensor to monitor arsenic levels in soil. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2020 / 12 / 201202114513.htm.
Sucrose is a vital energy source in plants. It also drives growth and serves as an important signaling molecule during stress ...
A sensor that can measure hormone concentrations in plants precisely and in real time with minimal damage can shed light on ...
This simple gadget takes the guesswork out of keeping my raised garden beds perfectly watered all season long.
Mar. 13, 2024 — New, highly stretchable sensors can monitor and transmit plant growth information without human intervention. The polymer sensors are resilient to humidity and temperature, ...
RALEIGH - Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a patch that plants can “wear” to monitor continuously for plant diseases or other stresses, such as crop damage or ...
The electrochemical sensor attaches tiny spikes to plant leaves and monitors hydrogen peroxide, the stress response that triggers the discoloration and wilting of leaves.
The sensors can be embedded in plant tissue with no detrimental effect on the plant, providing a non-destructive way to monitor the internal dynamics of arsenic absorbed by the plants from the soil.
To control flowering and fruit ripening, plants release the gaseous hormone ethylene. Environmental conditions, including drought, salinity and pathogens, can also cause levels of the hormone to ...
A new STEM educational electronic plant monitor and growing system has been created powered by the awesome Micro: bit mini PC enabling children and adults alike to learn more about photosynthesis ...