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.....»»
Google wants to standardize digital car key and ID support on Android
Google will certify Secure Element chips and software as "Android Ready SE." Enlarge / The Android Ready SE logo. (credit: Google) OK, it's time to head out the door, so make sure you've got your phone, keys, and wallet. That's a lot of items.....»»
Has the COVID-19 travel response opened the door to a new direction on climate policy?
New research has found that during the pandemic people in England and Scotland ditched the car, preferring to walk or cycle......»»
Ryu Games raises $2.3M, betting that cash tournaments for mobile games are the future
Ryu Games, a startup that helps developers add cash tournaments to their mobile games, announced this morning it has raised $2.3 million in a seed round. The funds came from a number of investors, including Side Door Ventures, MGV Capital, Velo Partn.....»»
Researchers develop nanofiltration membrane for highly efficient dye/salt separation
A research group led by Prof. Wan Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a robust, dually charged loose nanofiltration (NF) membrane for highly efficient dye/salt separation. The study.....»»
Makers Unite Desk
We've delivered 274 desks and stools so far, and hope to get 1,000 out the door by the end of the semester. The post Makers Unite Desk appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
3D structure and mechanism of membrane protein MGST2 identified, paving way for drug developments
Most drugs operate via the membranes that surround the body's cells. A study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has now mapped the structure and mechanism of MGST2, a membrane enzyme that, amongst other things, plays a part in chronic.....»»
U.S. looks to Canada for minerals to build EVs, report says
U.S. Department of Commerce is hosting a closed-door virtual meeting Thursday with Tesla, miners and battery manufacturers to discuss ways to boost Canadian production of EV raw materials, Reuters reported......»»
Pawport turns any ordinary pet door into a smart one
Pawport is a smart, modern pet door that keeps utility costs down and your home more secure......»»
Scientists develop device to communicate with plants using electrical signals
A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a device that can deliver electrical signals to and from plants, opening the door to new technologies that make use of plants......»»
The best video doorbells for 2021
Keep a watch on your front porch with the best video doorbells for 2021, with smart cameras that let you check the door, regardless of where you are......»»
Whatever Happened to Fired Covid-19 Data Manager Rebekah Jones?
"Outside were more than half a dozen officers in tactical vests brandishing a sledgehammer and automatic weapons. Hands held high, she opened the door..." A new article includes video of that moment — and describes not only what happened then.....»»
Researchers" computational methods pave the way for next-generation membrane technology for water purification
Water is perhaps Earth's most critical natural resource. Given increasing demand and increasingly stretched water resources, scientists are pursuing more innovative ways to use and reuse existing water, as well as to design new materials to improve w.....»»
A Genetic Curse, a Scared Mom, and the Quest to ‘Fix’ Embryos
Danielle Messer carried a mitochondrial mutation that left her son severely disabled. Before even daring another pregnancy, she tracked down an “egg specialist.”.....»»
Revealing the way a critical enzyme works in the cell
S-acylation is the process of chemically linking a lipid to protein via a thioester bond. It is an important process of the cell that regulates the localization and function of numerous proteins. It promotes lipid membrane association of the protein,.....»»
Membrane around tumors may be key to preventing metastasis
Engineers have characterized the properties of the protective membrane around tumors and found that this lining may be a good target for therapies to prevent metastasis......»»
Majority of women can still give birth naturally if their water breaks early
About 11% of women who carry to term will experience prelabor rupture of membrane -- a condition where the amniotic sac breaks open early, but labor doesn't begin......»»
Recyclable bioplastic membrane to clear oil spills from water
Polymer scientists from the University of Groningen and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, both in the Netherlands, have developed a polymer membrane from biobased malic acid. It is a superamphiphilic vitrimer epoxy resin membrane that can b.....»»
Google Hotel search showing free listings in results
Google opens the door to more hotels by offering free hotel listings, separate from paid results. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Novel hydrogen fuel purification membrane paves the way for greener future
Hydrogen has been hailed as the 'fuel of the future' owing to several reasons. First, compared to the conventionally used hydrocarbons, hydrogen exhibits higher energy yield. Second, the commercial use of hydrogen fuel, which yields only water as a b.....»»
VW teases electric flagship showing a sleek four-door fastback
VW says the production car will play a crucial role in bringing highly automated driving to the mass-market......»»