AI tools help uncover enzyme mechanisms for lasso peptides
Lasso peptides are natural products made by bacteria. Their unusual lasso shape endows them with remarkable stability, protecting them from extreme conditions. In a new study, published in Nature Chemical Biology, researchers have constructed and tes.....»»
AI and digital tools combat auto finance fraud, Informed.IQ report shows
Just over 30 percent of Informed.IQ's survey respondents said they had an error in 1 out of every 4 deal jackets......»»
XZ Utils backdoor: Detection tools, scripts, rules
As the analysis of the backdoor in XZ Utils continues, several security companies have provided tools and advice on how to detect its presence on Linux systems. What happened? The open-source XZ Utils compression utility has been backdoored by a skil.....»»
Researchers discover two vesicle fusion mechanisms while studying vesicle movement in living cells
Cells intake substances from the outside world by encapsulating them in vesicles called endosomes, which are subsequently transported throughout the cell. During the transport process, vesicles fuse with other intracellular organelles. However, obser.....»»
Cutting-edge enzyme research fights back against plastic pollution
Since the 1950s, the surge in global plastic production has paralleled a concerning rise in plastic waste. In the United States alone, a staggering 35 million tons of plastic waste were generated in 2017, with only a fraction being recycled or combus.....»»
Here’s how much zero-day hacks for iPhone, iMessage, and more are worth
Considering a career change? The prices of zero-day hacking tools continue to rise. In a new pricing list published this week, spotted by TechCrunch, startup Crowdfense said that it will pay between $5 and $7 million for zero-days to break into iPhon.....»»
Students as teachers: The key to learning a language in virtual conversation exchanges
Current levels of interest in learning a foreign language are unprecedented, and there have never been so many ways to learn. The internet has given rise to a wide variety of tools for listening, reading and writing in another language. It has also l.....»»
Self-assembly of complex systems: Hexagonal building blocks are better
Complex systems in nature, like their synthetic counterparts in technology, comprise a large number of small components that assemble of their own accord through molecular interactions. Gaining a better understanding of the principles and mechanisms.....»»
iPhone 16 dummy units show off Capture button, new camera bump
A range of small design tweaks are coming to iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, and some dummy units used by case makers provide a first glance at what's coming.iPhone 16 could get new features like a Capture buttonDummy units are industry tools used to en.....»»
Google could charge Apple users for AI tools in iOS 18
Rumors suggest Google is looking to offer premium generative AI features just as Apple is allegedly planning an AI App Store for iOS 18.Google could introduce paid premium AI featuresSpeculation and rumors about tech giants come in waves, but if you.....»»
Apple Pencil 3 could have new squeeze gesture
Code found in iPadOS 17.5 revealed a new squeeze gesture that could be introduced with Apple Pencil 3.Apple Pencil could get an update soonApple Pencil 2 already supports a double-tap gesture for switching between available tools in an app. Since it.....»»
Focusing ultra-intense lasers to a single wavelength
Ultra-intense ultrashort lasers are powerful tools used in various fields like physics, national security, industry, and health care. They help researchers delve into strong-field laser physics, laser-driven radiation sources, particle acceleration,.....»»
Researchers find unusual heat resilience in tree swallows
Tree swallows use behavioral and physiological mechanisms to handle rising temperatures, and their story is an optimistic example of how some species successfully respond to climate change, at least for now......»»
The Browser Company poaches Apple Safari design team member
The creators of Arc, a browser promising to browse for you with AI tools, have hired Charlie Deets, who was formerly one of two designers on the Apple Safari team.Arc Search for iPhoneIf you've not been paying attention, you may have missed one of th.....»»
Computational tools fuel reconstruction of new and improved bird family tree
An international team of scientists has built the largest and most detailed bird family tree to date—an intricate chart delineating 93 million years of evolutionary relationships between 363 bird species, representing 92% of all bird families......»»
Team creates cooperative exciton-polariton condensate
Superfluorescence (SF), as a cooperative radiation effect originating from vacuum quantum fluctuations, is an ideal platform for studying many-body correlation mechanisms in an exciton ensemble, and for developing optically ultrafast techniques on br.....»»
Study suggests taking an aggressive stance in crisis communications costs companies money
A new public relations and crisis communications study tracked 10 years of data and used big data analytic tools to capture shifts in how corporate interests and the public discussed a complex legal situation regarding a widely used herbicide—and h.....»»
Revolutionizing spectrometry with ultra-simplicity: Disrupting conventional designs through novel diffraction computing
Spectrometers are crucial scientific instruments in various research fields and have consistently served as indispensable tools for foundational research. However, the unwieldy size of conventional spectrometers poses challenges for cost-effective an.....»»
Ancient Adélie penguin DNA reveals that small repeats persist for hundreds of millions of years
Microsatellites are valuable tools for studying inheritance, genetic diversity, and population dynamics across a wide range of organisms including bacteria, plants, animals, and fungi. These short, repeating sequence motifs are a common feature of bo.....»»
How to change your background in Microsoft Teams
In addition to its many video conferencing tools and features, Microsoft Teams will even allow you to change the background of your calls. Here’s how......»»
Toyota exec touts dealer-driven digital tools over Amazon option
Toyota Motor North America executive Jack Hollis said during the Automotive Forum New York that his company will not work with Amazon like Hyundai is doing......»»