“Can it run Doom?” (Gut bacteria edition)
Simulated 1-bit, 32x48 cellular grid runs at a blazing 0.00003 fps. Ramlan explains her bacterial grid display model and how it fits into the wider "Doom runs on everything" tradition. Here at Ars, we've covered versions of Doom run.....»»
How soil bacteria contribute to the growing global issue of antibiotic resistance
Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—tiny codes that allow bacteria to resist antibiotics. Human activitie.....»»
In an odd bit of propaganda, Belarus claims to have its own Starlink technology
Mom, can we have a Starlink? Mom: We have a Starlink at home. In recent days, there has been a smattering of coverage in state-run Russian media outlets about how the Belarusian a.....»»
LG exits Blu-ray player production, but that doesn’t mean discs are dead
While LG is stepping away from the Blu-ray player market, it's not necessarily the doom and gloom some are making it out to be......»»
This 17-inch LG laptop is $700 off, but you need to hurry
The LG Gram 17 laptop features a 17-inch screen, the Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 1 Evo Edition processor, and 16GB of RAM. It's on sale from Best Buy at $700 off......»»
Clay-types? Pokemon is partnering with Aardman on a 2027 project
The Pokemon Company and Aardman, the minds behind Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, have announced a project set to release in 2027......»»
Supramolecular sorting machine separates aromatic and aliphatic compounds
How can aromatic compounds be separated from aliphatic compounds efficiently without having to rely on energy-intensive processes? In an article published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, chemists from Heinrich Heine University.....»»
Day of the Devs reveals 3 surprise sequels ahead of The Game Awards
Day of the Devs 2024: The Game Awards Edition was full of eye-catching indie games, including sequels to Ultimate Chicken Horse, Demon Turf, and more......»»
E. coli dons polymer "Superman cape" for sustainable chemical production
Trillions of bacteria work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, helping produce everything from beer and facial creams to biodiesel and fertilizer. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, relies heavily on bacteria for producing substan.....»»
Chandra sees black hole jet stumble into something in the dark
Even matter ejected by black holes can run into objects in the dark. Using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have found an unusual mark from a giant black hole's powerful jet striking an unidentified object in its path......»»
Windows 11 can now run on unsupported systems, but there’s a catch
Microsoft is now allowing PC users to install Windows 11 on unsupported systems, though updates will have to be done manually......»»
Fully fenced dog parks alongside nature reserves could help protect wildlife
Watching a pet dog run free can be a source of joy for many people. But letting your dog off the leash is not so good for wildlife, especially if you're in an area set aside for native species......»»
Apple is the best-managed company in the US, ranking claims
Apple is the best-run company in the United States, according to this year’s Management Top 250 ranking from the Drucker Institute. Apple dethroned Microsoft for the title, which had held it for the past four years. Microsoft slipped to third place.....»»
It’s only a matter of time before this $600 Lenovo 2-in-1 is back to $900
Equal parts laptop and tablet, the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 is a powerhouse PC that will only run you $600 this week. But act fast! This deal could be gone soon......»»
Detecting problems during protein synthesis with a firefly luciferase-based reporter
A newly developed luciferase-based reporter can detect problems in protein translocation and disulfide bond formation in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), as reported by researchers at Science Tokyo. Inspired by natural mechanisms found in bacteria, th.....»»
Rocket Report: NASA delays Artemis again; SpinLaunch spins a little cash
A report in which we read some tea leaves. Welcome to Edition 7.22 of the Rocket Report! The big news is the Trump administration's announcement that commercial astronaut Jared Is.....»»
iOS 18.2 expands AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid and testing features to more countries
gained hearing aid capabilities with iOS 18.1, which was released to the public in October. Users can run a test to detect potential hearing loss and then use the results to adjust their own AirPods so that they function as hearing aids. With iOS.....»»
Scientists explore role of intestinal bacteria in cancer prevention
Certain intestinal bacteria are found more frequently in countries such as Norway than in a number of other countries and there is also a higher incidence of bladder cancer, bowel cancer and prostate cancer. These findings may lead to new opportuniti.....»»
This Asus Copilot+ laptop with an OLED screen is on sale for just $500
The Asus Vivobook S 15, a laptop that's designed to run Microsoft's Copilot and featuring a 15.6-inch OLED screen, is available for just $500 from Best Buy......»»
Experiment showcases 3D dental scanner capable of running Counter-Strike: Source
A 3D dental scanner powered by an old 5th-gen Intel CPU and an AMD Radeon R9 graphics card was able to run the game Counter-Strike: Source......»»
Attention, gamers! This PlayStation 5 bundle is $76 off
The PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle, originally sold for $500, is on sale from Walmart for $424 -- you better hurry if you want it!.....»»