A "door" into the mitochondrial membrane
Mitochondria—the organelles responsible for energy production in human cells—were once free-living organisms that found their way into early eukaryotic cells over a billion years ago. Since then, they have merged seamlessly with their hosts in a.....»»
Korean court sides against Netflix, opening door for streaming bandwidth fees from ISPs
A court case in South Korea has ended in a loss for Netflix and a victory for ISPs in the country, which may now be empowered to levy bandwidth usage fees on traffic-gobbling streaming platforms. The decision is likely to be challenged, as it essenti.....»»
Etsy acquires Elo7, known as the ‘Etsy of Brazil’, for $217M
On the heels of Etsy’s huge deal to acquire Depop to open the door to more social selling, targeting younger users, and deeply expand in Europe, the crafty marketplace has announced another significant deal to build out its reach, this time in.....»»
Flash mob in the nucleus: Study clarifies why some proteins "flock together"
Almost all cells in our body contain a nucleus: a somewhat spherical structure that is separated from the rest of the cell by a membrane. Each nucleus contains all the genetic information of the human being. It serves as a kind of library—but one w.....»»
Mitochondrial ribosome assembly in 3D
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers at Karolinska Institutet provide insight into the sequence of events leading to formation of functional mitoribosomes and sheds light on the mechanism of action of nine mitoribosome assembly.....»»
Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries
Researchers have discovered a new and more efficient computing method for pairing the reliability of a classical computer with the strength of a quantum system......»»
Trek to Yomi, Death’s Door, and more highlight Devolver Digital showcase
Devolver Digital returned to E3 with an indie showcase featuring Death's Door, Trek to Yomi, and more......»»
New ion-conducting membrane improves alkaline-zinc iron flow batteries
Alkaline zinc-iron flow batteries (AZIFB) are suitable for stationary energy storage applications due to advantages of high open-cell voltage, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, they suffer from zinc dendrite accumulation and relative.....»»
Ion and lipid transporters specialize for their niche
Cell viability require that a variety of functions at the cell membrane are maintained properly. P-type ATPases translocate substrates across the membrane, and they have evolved into different types taking care of specific substrates within a diverse.....»»
Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles
Scientists studying the link between cholesterol and breast cancer report that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some cells to send out cancer-promoting signals to other cells. These signals are packaged in membrane-bound compartments call.....»»
Day of the Devs stream shares new details on Axiom Verge 2 and more indies
Axiom Verge 2, Death's Door, and 17 more indie games were showcased during Summer Game Fest's Day of the Devs stream......»»
SecuriAlert is a smartphone-connected alarm system for Ford owners
When activated, SecuriAlert will send a notification to a vehicle owner’s smartphone if the system detects specific vehicle activity, such as attempts to open a door or even if someone tries to gain entry using a key......»»
Ion and lipid transporters specialize for their niche
Cell viability requires that a variety of functions at the cell membrane are maintained properly. P-type ATPases translocate substrates across the membrane, and they have evolved into different types taking care of specific substrates within a divers.....»»
Google kills its augmented reality “Measure” app
App let you measure things with your smartphone. The final version of Google's Measure app. Measure a door! Measure a table! Measure stuff. [credit:.....»»
Control over water friction with 2D materials points to "smart membranes"
The speed of water flow is a limiting factor in many membrane-based industrial processes, including desalination, molecular separation and osmotic power generation......»»
Europe"s AI Rules Open Door To Mass Use of Facial Recognition, Critics Warn
The EU is facing a backlash over new AI rules that allow for limited use of facial recognition by authorities -- with opponents warning the carveouts could usher in a new age of biometric surveillance. From a report: A coalition of digital rights and.....»»
Woman in Motion tells story of how Star Trek’s Uhura changed NASA forever
"If they let me in the door, I will open it so wide that they will see the world." Actress Nichelle Nichols' role as a NASA ambassador to bring diversity to the space program is the subject of the documentary Woman in Motion, now streaming.....»»
Filter membrane renders viruses harmless
Researchers are developing a new filter membrane that is highly efficient at filtering and inactivating a wide variety of air-borne and water-borne viruses......»»
The DNA of three aurochs found next to the Elba shepherdess opens up a new enigma for paleontology
Research involving scientists from the University of A Coruña has succeeded in sequencing the oldest mitochondrial genome of the immediate ancestor of modern cows that has been analyzed to date. The remains, some 9,000 years old, were found next to.....»»
Filter membrane renders viruses harmless
Viruses can spread not only via droplets or aerosols like the new coronavirus, but in water, too. In fact, some potentially dangerous pathogens of gastrointestinal diseases are water-borne viruses......»»
Little Black Door launches app on iOS/Android allowing women to share wardrobes, online and off
Our relationship with fashion has changed, not just because of the pandemic. Months in lockdown means people are probably more aware of their fashion purchases and how they consume, given its been such a long time without socialising. But the oft-tal.....»»