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A change in rigidity switches the function of protein condensates involved in sensing touch

Touch plays a fundamental role in our physical, emotional, and social well-being. From a primary way of conveying emotions to sensory integration, it is crucial for the complex growth of cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral abilities especial.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgOct 19th, 2023

Bats use four key tactics for accurate target tracking

The ability of "target tracking," i.e., keeping a target object in sight, is essential for various activities and has improved in animals and machines through the evolution of life and technology, respectively. Because most sensing systems are inevit.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 52 min. ago

Climate inaction undermines public support for lifestyle changes, study finds

New research into the public perception of climate change initiatives finds that while there is strong support for low-carbon lifestyles, inaction is limiting public beliefs that a low-carbon future is possible......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 52 min. ago

Researchers discover MAPK20-ATG6 link in tomato pollen vitality

Pollen development in flowering plants is a complex process involving multiple genetic and physiological pathways. Previous studies have highlighted the importance of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) in various plant developmental stages......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 52 min. ago

A model of Collaborative Ethics to guide translational research from fundamental discoveries to real-world applications

In sciences, disruptive research that is breaking new ground often raises new and not-yet-explored ethical questions. Although new scientific breakthroughs can have the power to change how we understand and live in the world, the ethical implications.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 52 min. ago

Thirty years of change of fish communities in South China Sea

Daya Bay is a representative semi-enclosed bay in the South China Sea, with a variety of ecosystems including mangroves, coral reefs, shelves, estuaries, salt marshes and quagmires. It is an important spawning ground, feeding ground and germplasm ban.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 52 min. ago

Public health beliefs predict support for climate action, study shows

A paper published in the current issue of the Journal of Health Communication by Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) researchers finds evidence that holding science-consistent beliefs about the public health effects of climate change is an importan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News18 hr. 52 min. ago

Quantum state mixing in photobiology: New insight from ultrafast terahertz Stark spectroscopy

The membrane protein bacteriorhodopsin is a proton pump, in which proton transport is initiated by the light-induced isomerization of the chromophore retinal. The molecular quantum states involved in this ultrafast reaction have now been characterize.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

New fluorescent reporting system illuminates accumulation of unfolded proteins in endoplasmic reticulum

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a major organelle responsible for protein folding and trafficking. Protein folding stress in the ER can lead to the accumulation of unfolded or misfolded proteins, known as ER stress, which activates the unfolded pro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

World not ready for climate change-fueled wildfires: Experts

The world is unprepared for the increasing ferocity of wildfires turbocharged by climate change, scientists say, as blazes from North America to Europe greet the northern hemisphere summer in the hottest year on record......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

OpenAI’s recent acquisition could change PCs forever

OpenAI has acquired a startup called Multi that could drastically shift the capabilities of its AI systems......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

iOS 18: How to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone

For the first time, iOS 18 comes with the ability to change iPhone app colors natively. Whether you want to use a dark theme all the time or have apps switch automatically, here’s how to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone with iOS 18. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

AI-based approach matches protein interaction partners

Proteins are the building blocks of life, involved in virtually every biological process. Understanding how proteins interact with each other is crucial for deciphering the complexities of cellular functions, and has significant implications for drug.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Non-coding RNA acts as "superhighway" for gene expression, study finds

The function of non-coding RNA in the cell has long been a mystery to researchers. Unlike coding RNA, non-coding RNA does not produce proteins—yet it exists in large quantities......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Ice recon: Satellite navigation breakthrough in mapping sea ice thickness

The polar regions are critical to understanding climate change due to their significant impact on global weather patterns and sea levels. Traditional methods of measuring sea ice thickness face challenges such as high costs and limited spatial covera.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Enzoic appoints Kristen Ranta Haikal Wilson as CEO

Enzoic announces Kristen Ranta Haikal Wilson as its new CEO. With an exceptional track record of over 25 years in software and technology, Wilson assumes the role from Michael Greene, who remains involved with the company in an advisory capacity and.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Everything’s About to Hell of a Lot More Expensive Due to Climate Change

Intensifying hurricanes, floods, and heat waves are wreaking havoc across the country—and on all of our bank accounts......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

Climate change makes India"s monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper?

Each year from June to September, a heavy band of rain makes its way from India's southwest coast to its northeastern borders, quenching farmers' thirsty fields......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

Biophysicists decipher functionality of adrenaline-binding receptor

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are found throughout the human body and are involved in many complex signaling pathways. Despite their importance in many biological processes, the central mechanism of G protein-coupling and the associated signal.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Climate change makes it harder for women to collect water in South American and Southeast Asian regions, study shows

Climate change could increase the amount of time women spend collecting water by up to 30% globally by 2050, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. In regions of South America and Southeast Asia, the time spent collecting water.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

I have a mysterious problem with my iPhone 15 Pro Max

I've had enough of the iPhone 15 Pro Max's unpredictable battery life, but I have no idea what needs to change for it to be fixed......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024