“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.....»»
Join us today for Ars Live: How Asahi Linux ports open software to Apple’s hardware
Join us 3:30 pm ET Wednesday to unpack the effort to run Linux on Apple Silicon. One of the key differences between Apple's Macs and the iPhone and iPad is that the Mac can still.....»»
New pathway found for regulating zinc in E. coli
Cornell researchers have discovered a pathway by which E. coli regulates all-important zinc levels, an insight that could advance the understanding of metal regulation in bacteria generally and lead to antibacterial applications such as in medical in.....»»
Microsoft won’t back down on Windows 11’s biggest hurdle
Microsoft has made it clear that any PC not meeting the required specifications will be ineligible to run Windows 11......»»
Discovery of molecular switch explains how bacteria control their protein biosynthesis through cell metabolism
Protein biosynthesis—the process whereby cells produce protein molecules, which are essential for life and growth—is a highly complex and strictly regulated affair. An interdisciplinary team led by LMU biologist PD Dr. Jürgen Lassak has now disc.....»»
This great 2015 Liam Neeson action movie is popular on Netflix now
One of the best Liam Neeson action flicks is streaming on Netflix, and we're sharing four reasons you should watch Run All Night......»»
Tiny dancers: Scientists synchronize bacterial motion
Researchers at TU Delft have discovered that E. coli bacteria can synchronize their movements, creating order in seemingly random biological systems. By trapping individual bacteria in micro-engineered circular cavities and coupling these cavities th.....»»
Peat-bog fungi produce substances that kill tuberculosis-causing bacteria
An analysis of fungi collected from peat bogs has identified several species that produce substances toxic to the bacterium that causes the human disease tuberculosis. The findings suggest that one promising direction for development of better treatm.....»»
Join us tomorrow for Ars Live: How Asahi Linux ports open software to Apple’s hardware
Join us 3:30 pm ET Wednesday to unpack the effort to run Linux on Apple Silicon. One of the key differences between Apple's Macs and the iPhone and iPad is that the Mac can still.....»»
Are US "news deserts" hothouses of corruption? Researchers demonstrate impacts of losing local papers
The March 24, 2021 edition of neighborhood newspaper Northeast News, out of Kansas City, Missouri, contained a surprise for its 9,000 subscribers. Where the front-page news should have been, there was a big, blank white space. This was no printer's e.....»»
Study discovers a nano-switch mechanism controlled by a single hydrogen atom in all living organisms
A group of researchers in Japan has revealed, for the first time, a mechanism for controlling the potential of an electron carrier protein in the redox reaction that all organisms need to obtain energy. The study was published in the online edition o.....»»
Apple Podcasts has named Hysterical its 2024 Show of the Year
Apple Podcasts has just named its Show of the Year for 2024, and it’s a limited-run series called Hysterical that tells a fascinating story. Here are the full details. more….....»»
How did human brains get so big? The answer could be in our gut
Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance. Exactly which biological changes allowed human ancestors to meet the very high needs.....»»
Phishers send corrupted documents to bypass email security
Phishers have come up with a new trick for bypassing email security systems: corrupted MS Office documents. The spam campaign Malware hunting service Any.Run has warned last week about email campaigns luring users with promises of payments, benefits.....»»
This Cyber Monday deal on an ’80s classic is just too good to pass up
Own a piece of 1980s movie history with the 4K Ultra HD edition of The Goonies, now on sale at Amazon for Cyber Monday......»»
My favorite running earbuds, the Jabra Elite 8 Active, are $170 for Cyber Monday
The Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds are the ones I grab when I go out for a run, and on Cyber Monday they're only $170......»»
Lenovo’s New Gaming Tablet is Something that We’ve Been Yearning For
Make way for the Legion Y700 Ultra-Control Edition. The post Lenovo’s New Gaming Tablet is Something that We’ve Been Yearning For appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve been keeping up with our coverage on the 2024 iPad M.....»»
Cyber Monday markdown now available: The PS5 Slim is only $425
Own the new and improved PlayStation 5 Slim Edition (1TB), now marked down to $425 for Cyber Monday. Hurry and score this discount before it’s gone!.....»»
I’m a laptop reviewer, and my daily carry from 2024 is $200 off today
I've reviewed many of the best laptops this year, and the Surface Laptop 7th Edition has remained my favorite. For Cyber Monday, it's up to $200 off......»»
Black Friday markdown still available: The PS5 Slim is only $425
Own the new and improved PlayStation 5 Slim Edition (1TB), now marked down to $425 for Black Friday. Hurry and score this discount before it’s gone!.....»»
Best Cyber Monday iPhone Deals: get an iPhone 16 for as little as a penny
AT&T Wireless and Verizon are running Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials that run through Dec. 2 — and the iPhone 16 Pro is highly incentivized.Snap up Cyber Monday iPhone deals now through Dec. 2.AT&T is running a promotion on the iPhone 16 Pr.....»»