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June 27, 2021

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Computers predict people's taste in art

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New research provides insights into how people make aesthetic judgments by imparting this ability to artificial intelligence
Dr. Amir Raz. Photo: Communications

Research in molecular genetics and genetic engineering in fertilization mechanisms examines the self-fertilization ability of trees without the help of bees

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Genetic characterization of varieties is very important for farmers, because it allows choosing the right combination of planting the varieties in the orchard, to obtain a maximum yield. Characterizing varieties that are 'self-fertile', i.e. self-fertilizing (as in apricots, for example), allows planting plots with only one variety (without the need for an additional variety for fertilization - male and female) that yield a high yield, regardless of the environmental conditions at the time of fertilization, such as temperatures or bee activity such as Also saving agricultural land
Schematic diagram of the coastal bypass. Credit: Raphael Elmer and colleagues Nature Communications

The risk of flooding worldwide could increase up to 50 times due to sea level rise

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Researchers who combined satellite data and digital models showed that the risk of floods as a result of coastal inundation may increase in an accelerated manner during the 21st century, up to 50 times under the scenario of global warming without stopping, especially in the tropics. This increase is mainly caused by a combination of sea level rise and ocean waves
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