A brown ale or hoppy lager? Even fruit flies have a preference
It's no secret fruit flies are attracted to beer. Setting aside a glass of beer is a common practice to lure pesky insects away from a summer barbeque. Research by Belgian and German scientists now shows that not all fruit fly species like the same b.....»»
‘Always a sight to see!’ NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft flies again
Aviation enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that NASA's extraordinary Super Guppy aircraft recently took to the skies again......»»
A new trail to exoplanets: Team successfully detects ammonia isotopologues in atmosphere of cold brown dwarf
They reveal the origin of wine, the age of bones and fossils, and they serve as diagnostic tools in medicine. Isotopes and isotopologues—molecules that differ only in the composition of their isotopes—also play an increasingly important role in a.....»»
Toxic toddler fruit pouches: “Extremely high” lead levels sicken 7 in 5 states
Three brands of apple cinnamon fruit pouches have now been recalled. Enlarge / The three pouches so far linked to lead contamination. (credit: FDA) At least seven children across five states have suffered acute lead pois.....»»
Snoopy and Charlie Brown embark on a big city adventure in new Peanuts film for Apple TV+
Snoopy and Charlie Brown are set for a heartwarming Big City adventure in a new Peanuts feature film with an all-star creative team, as Apple TV+ solidifies its status as the home for beloved Peanuts content.Image Credit: AppleIn this exciting new ad.....»»
Good news for clumsy divers: Physics holds the key to less-painful belly-flops
Insights could help improve future designs of naval ships, seaplanes, or projectiles. Brown researchers set up a belly flop-like water experiment using a blunt cylinder, adding an important vibrating twist to it that ul.....»»
Good news for clumsy divers: Physics holds the key to less-painful belly flops
Insights could help improve future designs of naval ships, seaplanes, or projectiles. Brown researchers set up a belly flop-like water experiment using a blunt cylinder, adding an important vibrating twist to it that ul.....»»
Millions of sterile fruit flies are being dropped on LA to fight an infestation
The citrus trees at C&S Nursery in Baldwin Hills would normally be full of passionfruit, kumquats and other fruits this time of year. But last month, employees stripped dozens of them and placed them at the rear of the lot, away from the public, as p.....»»
Saplings reveal how changing climate may undermine forests
As climate scientist Don Falk was hiking through a forest, the old, green pines stretched overhead. But he had the feeling that something was missing. Then his eyes found it: a seedling, brittle and brown, overlooked because of its lifelessness. Once.....»»
After leading NASA’s mission to Pluto, Alan Stern flies to space himself
Virgin Galactic is finally settling into a routine after years of delays. Enlarge / The view of Earth's curved horizon from Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocketplane. (credit: Virgin Galactic) It has been fun to watch V.....»»
Buzzing insights: Tracking bees with robotic flowers and hive sensors
EU researchers are turning to the world's top pollinator in an attempt to reverse biodiversity loss and help fruit growers......»»
Fruit, nectar, bugs and blood: How bat teeth and jaws evolved for a diverse dinnertime
They don't know it, but Darwin's finches changed the world. These closely related species—native to the Galapagos Islands—each sport a uniquely shaped beak that matches their preferred diet. Studying these birds helped Charles Darwin develop the.....»»
Apple TV+ has a big holiday lineup featuring "Frog and Toad," "Charlie Brown Classics," and more
Get into the holiday spirit with Apple TV+ original holiday specials and some timeless classics. Here's what's new, what's coming back, and when you can watch them."A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" | Image Credit: AppleApple has announced its upcoming h.....»»
Defect in fruit fly respiratory system may provide insights into human aortic aneurysms
A team of researchers led by Leipzig University has gained new insights into the respiratory system of fruit flies—the so-called tracheal system—which could be important for future research into aneurysms. Dr. Matthias Behr from the Institute of.....»»
Sunflower extract fights fungi to keep blueberries fresh
Opening a clamshell of berries and seeing them coated in fuzzy mold is a downer. And it's no small problem. Gray mold and other fungi, which cause fruit to rot, lead to significant economic losses and food waste......»»
W1055+5443 is a Y-type brown dwarf, observations find
Using the Keck II telescope, astronomers have performed near-infrared spectroscopic observations of a nearby brown dwarf known as CWISE J105512.11+544328.3, or W1055+5443 for short. Results of the observational campaign, presented October 14 on the p.....»»
First confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Antarctic region
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in brown skua populations on Bird Island, South Georgia—the first known cases in the Antarctic region......»»
Keep or cull? Romania divided over its bear population
It was a sight that stopped traffic. A brown bear seemingly asleep, its head on its paws, on a winding forest road in central Romania, some paper napkins by its side......»»
Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls—air purifiers aren"t enough, new study shows
When wildfire smoke turns the air brown and hazy, you might think about heading indoors with the windows closed, running an air purifier or even wearing a mask. These are all good strategies to reduce exposure to the particles in wildfire smoke, but.....»»
Increased vitamin C may mitigate copper toxicity in kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is a popular, commercially available fruit packed with nutrients. Over the last decade, the cultivation of kiwifruit has been plagued by a severe epidemic caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa)......»»
Hotter, drier summers will make European craft beers less "hoppy"—new study
September 2023 was the warmest ever recorded according to the EU Climate Service, with Earth's average surface air temperature peaking at 16.38°C. The average global temperature was also at least 1.5°C higher than pre-industrial levels on about a t.....»»