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Scientists Crack How Plants Survive Extreme Stress

UC Riverside researchers identified a two-stage molecular mechanism that instantly pauses plant growth during stress, a discovery that could help breed crops resistant to drought, heat, and salinity.

Key Takeaways

UC Riverside researchers discovered a two-stage mechanism that immediately pauses plant growth under heat, drought, or salinity stress
Stage one uses reactive oxygen molecules to instantly block growth enzymes; stage two redirects cellular resources long-term

DT Editorial Team·Mar 26, 2026·via phys.org

AI-Powered Flood Prediction Framework Could Reshape U.S. Preparedness

Deep learning models and expanded NOAA mapping now cover 60 percent of the U.S. population, promising faster, more accurate flood forecasts.

Key Takeaways

NOAA's Flood Inundation Mapping tool now serves 60% of the US population, up from 30%, with nationwide coverage by 2027
Transfer learning techniques help AI models predict flooding in ungauged catchments using data from similar monitored basins

DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·3 min read·via sciencedaily.com