Acoustic propulsion of nanomachines depends on their orientation
Microscopically tiny nanomachines which move like submarines with their own propulsion—for example in the human body, where they transport active agents and release them at a target: What sounds like science fiction has, over the past 20 years, bec.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Sonoma Update Takes
Here’s How Long the macOS Sonoma Update Takes is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s new macOS Sonoma update could take a long time to download and install on your Mac. The amount of time depends on your Mac model and the versi.....»»
A close-up of biological nanomachines: Researchers take a deep look at peroxisomal processes
Every system has its waste disposal system. The cell organelles known as "peroxisomes" dispose of toxic substances and fats in the human body, among other things, and, in doing so, they prevent serious illnesses. The "Pex" group of proteins (peroxiso.....»»
How well you do at school depends on how much your teachers know: Insights from 14 French-speaking countries in Africa
Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have made remarkable progress towards reaching universal school enrollment in the past 25 years. Across the region, 8 in 10 children of primary school age are now enrolled in school, and in countries such as Benin and.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Ventura 13.6 Update Takes
Here’s How Long the macOS Ventura 13.6 Update Takes is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s macOS Ventura 13.6 update could take a long time to download and install on your Mac. The amount of time depends on your Mac model a.....»»
Guest commentary: Apprenticeship providers are one-stop shop for auto tech talent
An apprenticeship provider brings a turnkey approach — including apprentice recruitment, candidate interviews and orientation, soft skills training, hands-on education and training — to solving a growing crisis......»»
Innovation increasingly led by collaborative teams, not individual pioneers: Study
Is disruption decreasing, or is it accelerating? That depends. With the exponential growth in scientific publications, the chance that an individual scientist might be highly disruptive in their field is decreasing. Collectively, however, the overall.....»»
Optimizing cacao pollination for higher yields
A research team including Ingolf Steffan-Dewenter's Department of Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology has investigated how the cultivation of cacao can be improved by using the right pollination technique. The success of cacao cultivation depends to.....»»
A guide to "big team science" creates a blueprint for research collaboration on a large scale
Scientific research depends on collaboration between researchers and institutions. But over the past decade, there has been a surge of large-scale research projects involving extraordinarily large numbers of researchers, from dozens to hundreds, all.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Ventura 13.5.2 Update Takes
Here’s How Long the macOS Ventura 13.5.2 Update Takes is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s macOS Ventura 13.5.2 update could take a long time to download and install on your Mac. The amount of time depends on your Mac mod.....»»
Linux OS and VPN: An Unbeatable Combination
Most Linux OS users, especially beginners, often wonder if they need a VPN on Linux. The answer depends on how and where you use your devices. In some conditions, a VPN is simply necessary, in others it is simply desirable. However, there are no cond.....»»
Exploring the traits of effective chief audit executives
Chief audit executives (CAEs) have identified risk orientation, stakeholder management, and team leadership as the top three characteristics of the most effective individuals, according to Gartner. In April 2023, Gartner surveyed 114 CAEs across 180.....»»
How do we get urban density "just right?" The Goldilocks quest for the "missing middle"
What would Goldilocks do if given the chance to pick the "just right" density for our cities? Depends who you ask......»»
Southern California"s "water doctor" pushes for transformation to adapt to climate change
When Adel Hagekhalil speaks about the future of water in Southern California, he often starts by mentioning the three conduits the region depends on to bring water from hundreds of miles away: the Los Angeles Aqueduct, the Colorado River Aqueduct and.....»»
Newly-engineered versions of bacterial enzyme reveal how antibiotics could be more potent
Modern medicine depends on antibiotics to treat infections by disabling targets inside bacterial cells. Once inside these cells, antibiotics bind to certain sites on specific enzyme targets to stop bacterial growth. Randomly occurring changes (mutati.....»»
Easy-to-exploit Skype vulnerability reveals users’ IP address
A vulnerability in Skype mobile apps can be exploited by attackers to discover a user’s IP address – a piece of information that may endanger individuals whose physical security depends on their general location remaining secret. The vuln.....»»
A new route for universal polarization transformations of spatially varying polarization fields
Polarization describes the orientation of oscillations in a light wave, and it plays an essential role in various optical applications—from enhancing visibility in sunglasses and camera lenses to facilitating advanced optical communication and imag.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Ventura 13.5.1 Update Takes
Here’s How Long the macOS Ventura 13.5.1 Update Takes is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s macOS Ventura 13.5.1 update could take a long time to download and install on your Mac. The amount of time depends on your Mac mod.....»»
Indian lunar lander splits from propulsion module in key step
India's latest space mission completed a key step in the country's second attempt at a lunar landing, with its Moon module separating from its propulsion section on Thursday......»»
New study reveals temperature-coupled song preferences in an eavesdropping parasitoid fly
Ambient temperature can affect acoustic communication signals produced by ectothermic signalers. For example, the temporal features of acoustic signals can occur at a higher rate at higher temperatures. If species recognition is based on evaluating t.....»»
How To Choose The Right 3D Modeling Software
“Which 3D modeling software should I learn?” That’s a really tough question to answer! There are so many options, from simple to complex, free to thousands of dollars. The best choice depends on your personal style of creation. If you break it.....»»