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.....»»
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".....»»
Disney"s plans for total dominance are well underway, PhD student argues
The cultural and economic behemoth that is the Walt Disney Company has steamrolled its way into the collective consciousness and shows no signs of slowing down. Their strategy involves a savvy and skilled combination of careful marketing, brand acqui.....»»
Apple TV+ travel show "The Reluctant Traveler" lands on February 24
Apple will premiere its Apple TV+ Eugene Levy-fronted travel series "The Reluctant Traveler" on February 24, 2023.Eugene Levy in "The Reluctant Traveler" [Apple TV+]Initially ordered in November 2021, "The Reluctant Traveler" puts Emmy Award-winning.....»»
Slopes iOS app gets major update with live, interactive ski maps for 200 resorts
Apple Design Award-winning ski and ride tracking app Slopes is out today with a big update – interactive maps available for more than 200 resorts around the world. The functionality brings live tracking for where you and your friends are with lift.....»»
IKEA and Sonos launch new SYMFONISK floor lamp speaker
IKEA and Sonos have partnered to launch SYMFONISK, a combination of floor lamp and speaker that blends into a living space.SYMFONISK speakerThe two companies first launched a SYMFONISK lamp speaker in 2019, and the new version acts as a floor lamp. T.....»»
Scientists pit AI algorithms against each other to optimize graphene nanotube synthesis
An international research team led by Skoltech scientists has identified the best artificial intelligence algorithm for determining the synthesis conditions that favor the formation of carbon nanotubes with properties tailored to specific application.....»»
The best places to land in Fortnite for Chapter 4
While having accurate aim is key to winning in Fortnite, so is choosing a good drop spot. Here are the best Fortnite drop spots during Chapter 4, Season 1......»»
Efficient synthesis of quinine paves way for malarial drug development
Malaria is one of the world's "big three" infectious diseases. In 2020 alone, it infected roughly 240,000 million people and caused 630,000 deaths worldwide......»»
Chemists develop reactions for the general synthesis of promising unexplored compounds
Chemists at Scripps Research have devised the first general method for synthesizing a family of compounds called 1,2,3,5-tetrazines, which hold great promise for making pharmaceuticals, biological probes and other chemical products......»»
Can "voluntourism" outgrow the white savior stereotype and make a positive change post-pandemic?
As the tourism industry emerges from pandemic shutdowns and border closures, so too is "voluntourism," the sometimes controversial combination of overseas volunteer work and more traditional tourist experiences......»»
Researchers adapt a Nobel Prize-winning method to design new, ultra-powerful X-ray systems
If scientists want to push the boundaries of, say, an X-ray laser, they may need to create some new technology. But occasionally there's no need to reinvent the wheel. Instead, scientists simply come up with a new way to use it......»»
Micro LED, optical waveguide combination to become new mainstream for AR optical systems, says DIGITIMES Research
The quality of optical systems has a high influence on users' immersion experience when using VR, AR, or MR. With the birth of Micro LED-based micro-displays in 2022 and the popularity of optical waveguide technologies among optical combiner develope.....»»
Taiwan"s award-winning student paper shows breakthrough in stacking GeSn nanosheet transistors
A National Taiwan University (NTU) student research paper won the semiconductor industry's prestigious IEDM's 2021 Roger A. Haken Best Student Paper Award, demonstrating capabilities of stacking eight Ge0.9Sn0.1 ultrathin bodies with a thickness unde.....»»