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Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Machine learning uncovers ‘genes of importance’ in agriculture

Approach using evolutionary principles identifies genes that enable plants to grow with less fertilize

Machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence used to detect patterns in data, can pinpoint “genes of importance” that help crops grow with less fertilizer, according to a U.S. …

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Wed, 13 Oct 2021
The red planet’s small size complicates its habitability

Mars’ mass may explain its lack of water

U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers at …

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