A diet of essential amino acids could keep dementia at bay
Protein intake is known to be vital for maintaining brain function in older individuals. Now, using a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, researchers have shown that the intake of a specific set of amino acids can inhibit the death of brain cells, pr.....»»
Linus Torvalds reiterates his tabs-versus-spaces stance with a kernel trap
One does not simply suggest changing a kernel line to help out a parsing tool. Enlarge / Cans of Tab diet soda on display in 2011. Tab was discontinued in 2020. There has never been a soda named "Spaces" that had a cult following.....»»
Study finds patterns of crop-specific fertilizer-nitrogen losses, opportunities for sustainable mitigation
Nitrogen fertilizers play an essential role in ensuring global food security. However, the applied fertilizer-nitrogen, particularly that exceeding crop demand and soil N retention capacity, can potentially escape into the environment and lead to a v.....»»
Dementia Experts Shared The 7 Things They Would Never Do, And We"re Taking Notes
Dementia Experts Shared The 7 Things They Would Never Do, And We"re Taking Notes.....»»
New catalyst allows energy-friendly ammonia production for fertilizers and alternative fuel
Researchers led by Satoshi Kamiguchi at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan have discovered a greener way to produce ammonia, an essential compound used in fertilizers......»»
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential: Which is better for you?
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ is a highly autonomous robot vacuum, but how does it stack up to the more affordable (and newer) Roomba Combo Essential?.....»»
iRobot released two new Roombas under $300, including one that mops
iRobot has finally overhauled the affordable end of the Roomba spectrum. Here's tea on the Roomba Vac Essential and the mopping Roomba Combo Essential, both available for under $300. Two new Roombas under $300: In early April, iRobot released t.....»»
18 essential movies about the fight for women"s equality
From "On the Basis of Sex" to "Suffragette," pay your respects to everyday activists, revolutionaries, and rebels who paved the way for women's equality. The modern feminist movement isn’t an ambiguous, shapeless mist that has acted of it.....»»
Ghanaians love rice—how smallholder farmers could harvest more of it with the help of machines
Rice has become a big part of Ghanaians' daily diet. The country consumes about 1.45 million tons a year—but produces only 987,000 tons, approximately 68% of that......»»
Fossilized dinosaur eggshells can preserve amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, over millions of years
As a scientist, lab work can sometimes get monotonous. But in 2017, while a Ph.D. student of paleobiology at the University of Bristol in the U.K., I heard a gleeful exclamation from across the room. Kirsty Penkman, head of the North East Amino Acid.....»»
SD Card Data Recovery Made Simple: Your Expert Guide with Wondershare Recoverit
In today’s digital age, SD cards serve as an essential medium for storing and transferring data, from work documents to personal memories. Yet, a single mishap can lead to significant data loss, causing immense frustration. If you encounter thi.....»»
Research uncovers why urine sprayed by cats emits a pungent odor
Cats communicate with others through their scents. One of their scent-marking behaviors is spraying urine on vertical surfaces such as walls and furniture. Although spraying plays an essential role in the feline world, it often poses challenges for p.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 ‘instant lifeline’ to runners trekking from Santa Monica to Las Vegas
Apple Watch is an essential runner’s companion, and takes it to the next level with longer battery life and more. That’s why participants of this year’s The Speed Project call it an “instant lifeline” during a grueling relay race from Sant.....»»
Microsoft Word free trial: month of service for free
Microsoft Word, part of the Office suite, is an essential word processor -- but it's not free. If you're looking for a Microsoft Word free trial, read on......»»
Why are there so many species of beetles?
Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree. Enlarge (credit: Laurie Rubin via Getty) Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they exist in myriad br.....»»
iRobot launches affordable robot vacuum and mop combo that costs just $275
The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential isn't as autonomous as its more expensive siblings, but it offers many of the same premium features......»»
Wound treatment hydrogel infused with amino acid kills bacteria naturally and promotes cell growth
Hydrogels are popular for use in skin ailments and tissue engineering. These polymer-based biocompatible materials are useful for their abilities to retain water, deliver drugs into wounds, and biodegrade. However, they are complicated to manufacture.....»»
Sex and the City is finally on Netflix. Here are 5 essential episodes you need to watch
The groundbreaking HBO series Sex and the City is now on Netflix, and these are the best episodes to watch for diehard fans and uninitiated alike......»»
JWST observations explore molecular outflows of a nearby merging galaxy
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has observed a nearby merging galaxy known as NGC 3256. Results of the observational campaign, presented March 21 on the pre-print server arXiv, yield essential informa.....»»
The role of interfacial amino acids in shaping bio-electronic communication between proteins
Proteins are vital for facilitating charge transport (CT) chain reactions, both within individual proteins and between proteins. Understanding CT in proteins is crucial for biological processes and the development of bioelectronic devices. While prev.....»»
Acids enable adhesive electrodes for thin, flexible supercapacitors
Supercapacitors have the superb ability to capture and store energy. Researchers can use different materials and fabrication methods to make them flexible, thin and appropriate for use in wearable or implantable electronics, like smart watches or pac.....»»