The use of artificial lighting in urban environments has been found to have a significant impact on the defense mechanisms of plants against insect herbivory. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered that trees growing along illuminated major roads exhibited increased leaf toughness and decreased levels of herbivory compared
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The Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Wednesday following the drop in U.S. benchmark indexes, specifically the S&P500 and the Nasdaq Composite. This led to a 0.2% slide in the S&P 500 and a 0.33% decline in the Nasdaq Composite. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also dropped by 0.15%. These losses marked the end of
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In a stunning turn of events, Vice President Kamala Harris has shattered fundraising records by amassing nearly $500 million in just one month. This remarkable feat comes after President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and threw his support behind Harris as his successor. According to reports from NBC News, the fundraising efforts include contributions
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A recent randomized phase II study has highlighted the potential benefits of a dose-reduction strategy for a commonly used first-line combination in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. The study found that patients who received an alternating regimen of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine induction showed similar overall survival outcomes compared to those who continued on the standard
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Waymo, a self-driving project that originated within Alphabet in 2009, has made significant strides in the autonomous vehicle industry. Recently, co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana announced on LinkedIn that Waymo is now providing over 100,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the U.S. This marks a significant increase from the 50,000 weekly trips reported just a few
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