A winning combination for glycoprotein synthesis
Many processes in the body are regulated by the functions of proteins. For example, almost all molecules—such as DNA, proteins, oligosaccharides, and small bioactive molecules—are generated by enzymes. However, changes in protein functions in res.....»»
The secret life of an electromagnon: Research takes a step toward ultrafast control of magnetism with light
Scientists have revealed how lattice vibrations and spins talk to each other in a hybrid excitation known as an electromagnon. To achieve this, they used a unique combination of experiments at the X-ray free electron laser SwissFEL. Understanding thi.....»»
Researchers untangle the relationships between bacterial languages
A combination of machine learning and lab experiments has given researchers a peek into the different languages bacteria use to communicate. Understanding how bacteria communicate—and when they can't—has implications for treating drug-resistant b.....»»
Combining extreme-ultraviolet light sources to resolve a quantum mechanical dissociation mechanism in oxygen molecules
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in selectively exciting a molecule using a combination of two extreme-ultraviolet light sources and causing the molecule to dissociate while tracking it over time. This is another step towards specific q.....»»
Study finds female academics less likely to win prizes, even when the award is named after a woman
A new study shows that female academics are significantly underrepresented in winning academic prizes and having awards named after them......»»
Creating vortices in a superfluid made of light
By using a special combination of laser beams as a very fast stirrer, RIKEN physicists have created multiple vortices in a quantum photonic system and tracked their evolution. This system could be used to explore exotic new physics related to the eme.....»»
Q&A: How chronic wasting disease threatens deer populations
With the firearm deer hunting season kicking off, many Michigan hunters have their minds set to bring home a winning whitetail. But for Sonja Christensen, an assistant professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in Michigan State University.....»»
UAW ratifies deal with GM after late voting support
The agreement passed by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent, winning by nearly 3,300 votes out of more than 35,000 cast, according to a count posted by the UAW. .....»»
From toy to tool: DALL-E 3 is a wake-up call for visual artists—and the rest of us
AI image synthesis is getting more capable at executing ideas, and it's not slowing down. Enlarge / A composite of three DALL-E 3 AI art generations: an oil painting of Hercules fighting a shark, a photo of the queen of the unive.....»»
Teens with “digital bazookas” are winning the ransomware war, researcher laments
LockBit victims, among the world's most powerful firms, can't be bothered to patch, it seems. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) What do Boeing, an Australian shipping company, the world’s largest bank, and one of the worl.....»»
Apple"s Michael J. Fox film tops Critics Choice Documentary Awards
Apple TV+ hit "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" has swept the board at the eighth annual Critics Choice documentary awards, winning every category it was nominated for.Credit: AppleFirst announced in 2022, "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" premiered in J.....»»
Netflix Games will bring "Hades" to iOS in 2024
Netflix is bringing the dungeon crawler game "Hades" to iPhone, with the award-winning title heading to iOS sometime in 2024.Hades [Supergiant Games]Announced during Netflix's Geeked Week 23, Hades will be one of a number of indie games that will be.....»»
Arista Networks expands zero trust networking architecture
Arista Networks announced an expanded zero trust networking architecture that uses the underlying network infrastructure to break down security silos, streamline workflows and enable an integrated zero trust program. Through a combination of Arista-d.....»»
Palo Alto Networks Strata Cloud Manager proactively prevents network disruptions
Palo Alto Networks introduced Strata Cloud Manager, a AI-powered zero trust management and operations solution. With these innovations and over 4,400 machine learning models, Palo Alto Networks is well-positioned to prove the combination of AI and ze.....»»
The presidential election is one year out. Why predictions are more reliable than polls when picking a winner
In 2015, Northeastern University associate professor of political science Nick Beauchamp predicted that Donald Trump had a 25% chance of winning the next year's presidential election......»»
How machine learning can support data assimilation for Earth system models
Data assimilation is the combination of the latest observations with a short-range forecast to obtain the best possible estimate of the current state of the Earth system. Machine learning can contribute to it by optimizing the use of satellite observ.....»»
CT scan reveals "neglected" dinosaur had super senses
A CT scan of an often-overlooked, plant-eating dinosaur's skull reveals that while it may not have been all that "brainy," it had a unique combination of traits associated with living animals that spend at least part of their time underground, includ.....»»
Agronomists find green way to mitigate the effects of soil salinity
Most crops are sensitive to soil salinity. Excess salts cause salt stress—plants lack water, photosynthesis is suppressed, respiration worsens, chlorophyll breaks down, and potassium ions leak. Water-soluble toxic salts stimulate the synthesis of r.....»»
Trying to make sense of why Otis exploded en route to Acapulco this week
It feels like this was a combination of bad luck, bad timing, and bad placement. Enlarge / Hurricane Otis on Tuesday, as it was strengthening before making landfall in Mexico. (credit: NOAA) The word "unprecedented" gets.....»»
Hands-on: Must have iPhone 15 & 15 Pro accessories [Video]
We’ve had our shiny new iPhone 15 and 15 Pro phones for about a month now, and we have seen a slew of new accessories released. The combination of MagSafe and the new USB-C port has opened the door to some new accessory categories. So, I created a.....»»
What is the code to the Lizard’s lab in Spider-Man 2?
Peter's a smart guy, but this door code in Spider-Man 2 is deceptively tricky. Here's the right combination to break into The Lizard's lab and be on your way......»»