A trap for nematodes
Filariae, slender but sometimes up to 70-centimeter-long nematodes, can set up residence in their host quite tenaciously and cause serious infectious diseases in the tropics. The tiny larvae of the worms are usually transmitted from person to person.....»»
Unraveling sex determination in Bursaphelenchus nematodes: A path towards pest control
The sex and sexual characteristics constitute key aspects of an organism's life and are determined by a biological process known as sex determination. These ever-evolving mechanisms are broadly classified based on the type of "switch" that triggers t.....»»
Quantum electrodynamics tested 100 times more accurately than ever
Using a newly developed technique, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics (MPIK) in Heidelberg have measured the very small difference in the magnetic properties of two isotopes of highly charged neon in an ion trap with previousl.....»»
Mario Strikers: Battle League review: I’m sensing a trend
Mario Strikers: Battle League falls in the same trap as recent Switch games by lacking content at launch......»»
We may already be falling into the same trap of pandemic unpreparedness
At Ars Frontiers, virologist Angela Rasmussen laid out how to thwart the next pandemic. Preparing for the next pandemic at Ars Frontiers. Click here for transcript. (video link) Though the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, fatigue from t.....»»
Carbon capture takes sponge-like form with new cost-effective method
An international team of scientists is using porous, sponge-like materials that can trap carbon dioxide in their cavities while allowing other gases such as nitrogen to pass through......»»
Scientists provide more than 57,000 camera trap images for massive study on Amazon wildlife
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) scientists working in the vast Amazon Basin have contributed more than 57,000 camera trap images for a new study published in the journal Ecology by an international team of 120 research institutions......»»
Daniel Radcliffe is a surprise thirst trap in the first trailer for his "Weird Al" movie
Anyone who is familiar with Daniel Radcliffe's and "Weird Al" Yankovic's respective bodies of work knew to expect a good time from this first trailer for Roku's Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. But you probably didn't expect it to be served with a side.....»»
20 burning "Severance" questions we have after that finale
If you or a loved one watched Severance's jaw-clenchingly stressful, suspense-heavy Season 1 finale, you may be entitled to compensation. Just kidding, no Lumon perks for you. But we at Mashable have something better than a finger trap to offer: thou.....»»
Please Gran Turismo 7, let me spend my credits on Hondas
I tried to use all my credits in Gran Turismo 7 on Hondas and nearly fell into the microtransaction trap in the process......»»
A "Liveable Future" Depends on Slashing Emissions This Decade, Major Climate Report Finds
The world needs to slash greenhouse gas emissions in half this decade, a landmark new United Nations report urges. To reach that goal, the globe needs to make a speedy shift to clean energy, reduce energy use, and deploy technologies that can trap so.....»»
Dozens of whales die in New Zealand mass stranding
More than two dozen whales died in a mass stranding at a New Zealand beach renowned as a death trap for the ocean giants, wildlife rangers said Friday......»»
Using two different elements creates new possibilities in hybrid atomic quantum computers
Qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers, can be made from many different technologies. One way to make a qubit is to trap a single neutral atom in place using a focused laser, a technique that won the Nobel Prize in 2018. .....»»
Potato Farmers Conquer a Devastating Worm - With Paper Made From Bananas
Low-tech approach can quintuple yield and slash need for soil pesticide. An anonymous reader shares a report: Potato cyst nematodes are a clever pest. These microscopic worms wriggle through the soil, homing in the roots of young potato plants and cu.....»»
New framework and online tool can promote understanding of the role of soil biota
In one teaspoon of soil, we can find more than 5,000 species of bacteria, fungi, nematodes and other microbial organisms. Such "soil biota" support a wide range of functions, such as nutrient cycling and water regulation and purification. Yet it is c.....»»
Scientists reveal how Venus fly traps snaps shut
Scientists at Scripps Research have revealed the three-dimensional structure of Flycatcher1, an aptly named protein channel that may enable Venus fly trap plants to snap shut in response to prey. The structure of Flycatcher1, published February 14 in.....»»
New approach transports trapped ions to create entangling gates
Trapped ions excited with a laser beam can be used to create entangled qubits in quantum information systems, but addressing several stationary pairs of ions in a trap requires multiple optical switches and complex controls. Now, scientists at the Ge.....»»
Looking for love on campus? Here are the best dating apps for college students.
We love a good party as much as anyone. But the logistics of trying to get to know someone in a packed basement over blaring trap music while someone does body shots in the corner are a bit challenging. It's not exactly the ideal environment for roma.....»»
Rare leopard captured in northern Iraq
An endangered leopard captured in Iraq's mountainous north had its hind leg amputated on Friday following a trap-inflicted wound, an AFP photographer said......»»
The Quest to Trap Carbon in Stone—and Beat Climate Change
On a barren lava plateau in Iceland, a new facility is sucking in air and stashing the carbon dioxide in rock. The next step: Build 10,000 more......»»
It’s time for “electronic gravel traps” to save F1 from itself
Tarmac replaced gravel and grass runoff for safety, but it has a drawback. Enlarge / Track-edging red, white, and green painted curbs at the exit of the Variante Della Roggia chicane next to the gravel trap during practice for the 2012.....»»