#Effects of potassium fertilization in pear trees

“#Effects of potassium fertilization in pear trees” ‘Rocha’ pear harvest in Southern Brazil, 2017. Credit: P.B. Sete. The amount of exchangeable potassium (K) contained in native soil does not always meet the necessary nutrient demand for a pear tree, which makes the use of K based fertilizer essential. Brazilian farmers face daily challenges to increase…

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#Secondary school admissions system is still a work in progress

“#Secondary school admissions system is still a work in progress” New research, examining how parents choose secondary schools, questions England’s ‘success rate’ for admissions and suggests the ‘good news’ revealed today may not tell the full story. Researchers believe the system could, easily and cheaply, be made to work better. A new report entitled ‘School…

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#Astronomers discover how long-lived Peter Pan discs evolve

“#Astronomers discover how long-lived Peter Pan discs evolve” Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research from scientists at Queen Mary University of London has revealed how long-lived Peter Pan discs form, which could provide new insights into how planets arise. Planet-forming, or protoplanetary, discs are giant discs of gas and dust found circling young stars. The…

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#New study of endangered pacific pocket mice provides valuable genetic insights

“#New study of endangered pacific pocket mice provides valuable genetic insights” Credit: CC0 Public Domain In breeding programs aimed at conserving animals from small or isolated populations, scientists must balance the competing needs of adding genetic diversity and avoiding the introduction of harmful genes. This makes for a delicate task of boosting diversity in the…

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#Researchers light cells using nanosheets for cancer treatment

“#Researchers light cells using nanosheets for cancer treatment” This image demonstrates the photoresponsive ability of nanosheets when exposed to near infrared light. Dr. Akhilesh Gaharwar and his team are experimenting with these nanosheets to see how they can influence cell behavior. Credit: Texas A&M University Scientists in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M…

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#First impressions can sway financial professionals’ forecasts of firms for up to 6 years

“#First impressions can sway financial professionals’ forecasts of firms for up to 6 years” Credit: CC0 Public Domain First impressions can have long-term effects on people’s perceptions and behavior. A new study looked at the influence among finance professionals of first impression bias of firms’ performance, which spurs people to place undue weight on early…

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#How stimulus dollars are spent will affect emissions for decades

“#How stimulus dollars are spent will affect emissions for decades” Key in determining post-pandemic emissions is how governments choose to spend stimulus monies–whether they use it to prop up fossil fuel incumbents or bolster clean energy transitions already underway. Credit: angkhan The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have led to a record crash in emissions….

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