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Results for "Physics & Astronomy"

Scientists Pinpoint a Genetic 'Manager' That Controls Rice Plant Height
Researchers have identified a key gene, OsGRF11, that acts as a master regulator of stem length in rice. By forming a protein complex, this gene influences how the plant responds to gibberellin, a crucial growth hormone, ultimately controlling both cell division and elongation.
By Xu, An, Wang, Zhao, Li, Zhong, Shi, Meng, Rong, Chang, Ding, Ding

AI Models the Body as a Network to Predict Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers have developed a powerful new AI that can predict fatty liver disease without invasive tests. By conceptualising the human body as an interconnected network, the model accurately estimates liver fat levels using simple body measurements, identifying waist circumference and trunk fat as crucial indicators.
By Sadeghi Bajestani, Makhloughi, Basham, Evazi, Razm Pour, Alizadehsani, Razmpour

Self-Assembling Crystals Paint Vivid Colours on Demand
Scientists have developed a simple 'bottom-up' method to create high-quality photonic micropatterns. By controlling where tiny particles self-assemble into crystals, they can produce structures with intense, tuneable structural colours, opening doors for next-generation optical devices.
By Jung, Yang, Park, Kim

Arctic Lakes Resist Bacterial Mixing Despite Climate Warming
Climate change is physically connecting Arctic ecosystems through meltwater and open oceans, yet a new study reveals that distinct bacterial communities maintain their identities rather than blending. This research highlights the resilience of lake microbiomes against the influx of foreign microbes.
By Blackburn-Desbiens, Larose, Couture, Vincent, Culley, Girard

Tuning Electron Pairs: The Mechanics of Quantum Dots
New research explores how magnetic fields and spin-orbit interactions influence two-electron systems within gallium arsenide quantum dots. By manipulating confinement strength, scientists can control electron pairing stability, providing a blueprint for future spintronic devices and quantum computers.
By Kachu, Angoth, Chebrolu, Boda