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.....»»
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......»»
Researchers develop strain sensors for health, machine use
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a stretchable strain sensor that has an unprecedented combination of sensitivity and range, allowing it to detect even minor changes in strain with greater range of motion than previous te.....»»
Functional analyses of RNA-related enzymes using a next-generation DNA sequencer
Genetic information encoded in genomic DNA is transcribed to mRNAs and then the codons on mRNA are decoded by transfer RNAs (tRNAs) during protein synthesis. tRNAs deliver amino acids to ribosomes and proteins are synthesized from the amino acids on.....»»
What are mud volcanoes?
Mud volcanoes form when a combination of mud, fluids, and gases erupt at the Earth’s surface. Enlarge / Engineers have tried to corral a mud volcano in Indonesia that has covered more than 1,700 acres with mud (credit: Eka Dhar.....»»
“Please slow down”—The 7 biggest AI stories of 2022
Highlights from a year when generative AI went mainstream. Enlarge / AI image synthesis advances in 2022 have made images like this one possible, which was created using Stable Diffusion, enhanced with GFPGAN, expanded with DALL-.....»»
Multi-heterointerfaces for selective and efficient urea production
A major impediment to industrial urea synthesis is the lack of catalysts with high selectivity and activity. Prof. Yuliang Li (Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences) and coworkers reported a new catalyst system suitable for the highly s.....»»
Man simulates time travel thanks to Stable Diffusion image synthesis
Fictional travelogue shows man taking selfies in ancient Greece, Egypt, and more. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a fictional time traveler named Stelfie during the construction of the pyramids. (credit: StelfieTT) Th.....»»
ImmuniWeb Discovery now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Following the inauguration of new phishing websites takedown service, recently launched as a part of award-winning ImmuniWeb Discovery SaaS offering, ImmuniWeb enhances the offering by expanding its cloud partnership with Microsoft. Being one of the.....»»
Apple TV+ is finishing up tennis legend Boris Becker documentary
On Wednesday, Apple announced a two-part documentary for Apple TV+ that will share the story of legendary tennis player Boris Becker.Boris BeckerFrom Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney ("Enron") and Oscar-winning producer John Battsek ("Hillsborough".....»»