Advances in producing the anti-HIV compound Lancilactone C
In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers appear to have discovered a way to produce a true structure of the rare but naturally-occurring anti-HIV compound Lancilactone C from start to finish......»»
North China fossils show that eukaryotes first acquired multicellularity 1.63 billion years ago
In a study published in Science Advances, researchers led by Prof. Zhu Maoyan from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reported their recent discovery of 1.63-billion-year-old multicellular fossi.....»»
Hacking DNA to make next-gen semiconductor materials
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, Columbia University, and Stony Brook University have developed a universal method for producing a wide variety of designed metallic and semiconductor 3D nanostructure.....»»
Organic electronics lead to new ways to sense light
The past few decades have seen astonishing advances in imaging technology, from high-speed optical sensors that process over two million frames per second to tiny lensless cameras that record images using a single pixel......»»
Share With Care: 2,217 Domains Blocked, The Majority For Circumvention
This week marked the 10-year anniversary of 'Share With Care', an anti-piracy program that blocks pirate sites and then guides internet users to platforms where content can be consumed legally. With assistance from ISPs, over 2,200 pirate domains hav.....»»
BREIN Takes Down Virtual Pirate Streaming Worlds on VRChat
With technology developing at a rapid pace, virtual reality is expected to be a growth market for entertainment, including films. While it's a relatively small market today, pirates are already venturing into these new worlds, with anti-piracy organi.....»»
The growing influence of Gen Z in the workforce
Dr. David Drewery is the associate director of the Work-Learn Institute—a research, education and consulting unit at the University of Waterloo that advances work-integrated learning programs for employers and higher education institutions......»»
Researchers develop hybrid superamphiphobic anti-corrosion and anti-icing coating
Corrosion and failure of metal materials has been a problem that researchers and engineers are eager to solve. Inspired by the lotus effect, biomimetic superhydrophobic materials with typical non-wetting properties at the interface have shown great p.....»»
Third-party ink cartridges brick HP printers after ‘anti-virus’ update
HP is pushing over-the-air firmware updates to its printers, bricking them if they are using third-party ink cartridges. But don’t worry, it’s not a money-grab, says the company – it’s just trying to protect you from the well-known risk of vi.....»»
Russian government says Apple paid $13 million antitrust fine over iOS App Store
Back in 2022, the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) in Russia accused Apple of anti-competitive practices when it comes to the iOS App Store. Last year, the regulator decided to fine the U.S. company 1.2 billion rubles (which was $17.4 million at t.....»»
Scientists increase the solubility of an effective antidepressant by a factor of 1,600
The anti-anxiety drug diazepam causes side effects: drowsiness, confusion, and nausea. The same applies to the antidepressant amitriptyline. A possible solution to the problem could be a new compound, GML-3. It simultaneously exhibits the anti-anxiet.....»»
Research reveals quantum topological potential in material
New research into topological phases of matter may spur advances in innovative quantum devices. As described in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications, a research team including Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists used a nov.....»»
Apple pays out nearly $13.7 million to Russia in anti-steering App Store lawsuit
Apple has paid Russia a fine of more than $13 million after the company was found guilty of anticompetitive practices regarding its App Store payment system.Apple pays out $13.7 million to Russia over App Store lawsuitThe fine is a result of an Octob.....»»
Out with the old and in with the improved: MFA needs a revamp
From AI to ZTA (zero-trust architecture), the technology responsible for protecting your company’s data has evolved immensely. Despite the advances, cybercriminals repeatedly find new and creative ways to gain access to sensitive information. This.....»»
Federal rule forces oil states to cut planet-warming methane emissions
Within two years, a new federal rule will force oil- and gas-producing states to crack down on methane gas emissions—a major driver of climate change......»»
Chemical synthesis: New strategy for skeletal editing on pyridines
A team from the University of Münster has introduced a strategy for converting carbon–nitrogen atom pairs in a frequently used ring-shaped compound into carbon–carbon atom pairs. The method has potential in the quest for active ingredients for n.....»»
Attribute-based encryption could spell the end of data compromise
The future of data privacy is the end of compromise. With the world producing data at astounding rates, we need ways to put data to the best use while protecting against breaches and ensuring privacy, data protection and access control. These princip.....»»
Climate change isn"t producing expected increase in atmospheric moisture over dry regions: Study
The laws of thermodynamics dictate that a warmer atmosphere can hold more water vapor, but new research has found that atmospheric moisture has not increased as expected over arid and semi-arid regions of the world as the climate has warmed......»»
Researchers visualize energetic ion flow in fusion devices
In a burning plasma, maintaining confinement of fusion-produced energetic ions is essential to producing energy. These fusion plasmas host a wide array of electromagnetic waves that can push energetic ions out of the plasma......»»
Apple"s App Store anti-steering rules are gone, but the replacement isn"t much better
Third-party app developers now have a method to push users to external purchase options, but with enough caveats that the in-app option may be preferable.Apple App Store iconApple's case against Epic has finally concluded since the Supreme Court refu.....»»
Unpacking social equity from biodiversity data: An interdisciplinary policy perspective
Biodiversity data collection is growing exponentially. The increase is driven in part by international commitments to conservation, market investments and technological advances, and the growing urgency of human impacts including climate change. Nati.....»»