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.....»»
Squirrels that gamble win big when it comes to evolutionary fitness
Imagine overhearing the Powerball lottery winning numbers, but you didn't know when those numbers would be called—just that at some point in the next 10 years or so, they would be. Despite the financial cost of playing those numbers daily for that.....»»
New study uses AlphaFold and AI to accelerate design of novel drug for liver cancer
New research uses AlphaFold, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered protein structure database, to accelerate the design and synthesis of a drug to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer. It is the first s.....»»
Pok Pok Playroom award-winning iOS app for kids gets Lunar New Year update
Kicking off the calendar year with its first big update, popular iOS app for kids Pok Pok Playroom has received new content to learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year. more… The post Pok Pok Playroom award-winning iOS app for kids gets Lunar.....»»
"Ted Lasso" returns to Apple TV+ in spring 2023
Apple has shared a first look for season 3 of "Ted Lasso," set to debut in the coming months.Nick Mohammed and Jason Sudeikis will return for a third season | Credit: AppleOn Wednesday, Apple announced that its award-winning sports comedy "Ted Lasso".....»»
New "chain mail" material of interlocking molecules is tough, flexible and easy to make
University of California, Berkeley, chemists have created a new type of material from millions of identical, interlocking molecules, that for the first time allows the synthesis of extensive 2D or 3D structures that are flexible, strong and resilient.....»»
Researchers unravel the complex reaction pathways in zero carbon fuel synthesis
Photosynthesis is the natural process of converting carbon dioxide (CO2) to useable chemical compounds. In contrast, carbon capture and utilization technologies through processes such as electrochemical CO2 reduction (eCO2R) are the man-made equivale.....»»
Powerup 4.0 Paper Airplane Review: Level up your hobby plane
The Powerup 4.0 is a versatile Bluetooth-controlled motor and propeller combination that can bring any DIY paper airplane to the next level.Powered by twin motors and controlled through smartphone via Bluetooth, Powerup 4.0 can attach itself to paper.....»»
Ecologists and environmental scientists identify priorities within synthesis research to address pressing issues
In the face of dramatic and accelerating consequences of climate change, the many, often separate disciplines within ecology and environmental science need to come together to find answers and solutions to address and adapt to the increasingly comple.....»»
Successful biosynthesis of the precursors of powerful anticancer drug vinblastine in yeast
Humanity's fight against cancer is expected to continue for years to come. Scientists across the globe are constantly inventing novel synthetic methods for the rapid and efficient production of anticancer therapeutics. However, the chemical synthesis.....»»
Climate attribution tools critical for understanding extreme events
A combination heat and drought event in the western U.S., simultaneous ocean and land heat waves in the northwestern region of the Pacific Ocean, a South Korean heat wave that was off the charts and wildfires in Cape Town, South Africa, were some of.....»»
"Superdeep" diamond deepens our understanding of plate tectonics
A unique combination of minerals trapped inside a "superdeep" diamond that originated hundreds of kilometers beneath Earth's surface sheds new light on plate tectonics, the geological processes that give rise to mountains, oceans and continents......»»
Novel synthesis process for sustainable production of small molecules
Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have discovered a new synthetic pathway with which they can produce a specific organic compound from the simple molecule carbon monoxide (CO), namely anionic ketenes. These were previously only known as.....»»
How the experience of almost winning impacts the performance of nominees
The 80th Golden Globe Awards this week kicks off Hollywood's annual awards season, which culminates with the Academy Awards in March......»»
AMD vs. Nvidia vs. Intel: which PC giant won CES 2023?
AMD, Nvidia, and Intel all presented lots of new products during their CES 2023 keynotes. What's new and who's winning?.....»»
Nickel nanowires enhance microwave absorption, study finds
In a study published in Advanced Materials Interfaces, a research team led by Prof. Wang Hui and associate Prof. Sheng Zhigao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the synthesis of polyvinyl.....»»
GuardKnox and Wind River join forces to bring new vehicle features to market
GuardKnox is collaborating with Wind River to enable developers to build secure containerized applications for software-defined vehicles of the future. The combination of GuardKnox’s SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) core framework and corres.....»»
Apple Books launches AI-narrated audiobooks initiative
Apple Books has launched a new initiative to expand the number of audiobooks available on its store. It is inviting independent writers and larger publishers to opt-in to have their written books converted into audio form using AI voice synthesis mo.....»»
MSI might have the best 14-inch gaming laptop this year
During CES 2023, MSI unveiled three new Stealth laptops, and it looks like it might be winning the 14-inch laptop game this year......»»
New insights into a fundamental process in mitochondria
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have uncovered the function of the release factor mtRF1 in the final steps of mitochondrial protein synthesis. The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals new insights into a fundamental process in mito.....»»
Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator brings more screens and software to vehicle cockpits
The Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator previews a new generation of infotainment systems for the automaker's upcoming EVs......»»