ALS and dementia attacked by an RNA-hunting compound that recruits cell"s own virus fighter
A potential drug targets RNA that cause C9 ALS and frontotemporal dementia......»»
GM plans $145M battery cell plant in suburban Detroit
Construction is expected to start next month at GM's Global Technical Center campus in Warren, Mich. Cell production is expected to start in 2027......»»
Prestone"s new EV coolants are designed to enhance safety, reduce corrosion
Prestone's new formulations have been engineered to reduce fires caused by thermal runaway, prevent corrosion and improve the efficiency of plug-in hybrid vehicles, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles......»»
Cryo-electron microscopy provides new insights into the cell"s repair system
The membrane that surrounds cells in living organisms is extremely flexible and sensitive. How it protects itself from damage and renews itself is crucial for many life processes, and is not yet fully understood in detail. Scientists at Forschungszen.....»»
Key molecule in wound healing identified through mapping of long non-coding RNA molecules
A new study from Karolinska Institutet and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has identified an RNA molecule that is important for skin wound healing. The research, published in Nature Communications, may have implications for the treatment of h.....»»
How a witch-hunting manual and social networks helped ignite Europe"s witch craze
The sudden emergence of witch trials in early modern Europe may have been fueled by one of humanity's most significant intellectual milestones: the invention of the printing press in 1450......»»
Hotel Iguana: Iguana nests are an important link within Caribbean ecosystems
A recent pilot study shows that nests of the Lesser Antillean iguana on Sint Eustatius are used by several other plant and animal species. They use the nests at least for cooling, hunting, and reproduction. This underscores the importance of a health.....»»
FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane
Temporary authority comes after Musk slammed FCC for not giving money to SpaceX. The Federal Communications Commission gave Starlink and T-Mobile emergency authority to provide sa.....»»
Sardinia"s sheep farmers battle bluetongue as climate warms
The sheep huddle together, bleeding from the nose, aborting lambs or suffocating on saliva as they succumb to bluetongue, a virus sweeping through flocks on the Italian island of Sardinia......»»
Wastewater Offers an Early Alarm System for Another Deadly Virus
A surveillance system proven during Covid-19 is now being used to track outbreaks of RSV......»»
Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake......»»
Study identifies compounds that extend longevity of Japanese morning glory flowers
The longevity of plant flowers is controlled by genetically programmed mechanisms. After a certain amount of time after flowering, the expression of genes associated with programmed cell death is induced and cellular components such as proteins and n.....»»
Scientists find plant-like behavior in human cells
A team of scientists from Monash University has solved the structure of a protein known as "LYCHOS," which can detect and regulate cell growth by sensing cholesterol levels in the body......»»
Column: Toyota Motor"s king of hybrids reputation is paying off
Toyota Motor North America came up just shy of half of its September sales being hybrid, PHEV, BEV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. That figure was under 20 percent in the same month just two years ago......»»
Thousands of Zimbra servers attacked following email account compromise
The attacks don't seem to be that effective right now, but a patch should still be installed......»»
Oura Ring 4 makes the smart ring slimmer, comfier, and more accurate
A new version of Oura’s smart ring has been announced, the Oura Ring 4. The new model is slimmer, has recessed sensors for greater comfort, and uses new algorithms to provide more complete and accurate measurements. The 4th-gen smart ring is als.....»»
iPhone 16 designers share the thinking behind the Camera Control button
Two of the iPhone 16 designers have spoken on the Cool Hunting Design Tangents podcast, sharing some of the thinking behind the development of the new Camera Control button. Senior product designer Rich Dinh said that he’s worked on the iPhone s.....»»
Column: Toyota Motor"s king of hybrids reputation paying off right now
Toyota Motor North America came up just shy of half of its September sales being hybrid, PHEV, BEV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. That figure was under 20 percent in the same month just two years ago......»»
The Clue Coffee Scale
Load cell + microcontroller = precision weight measurement for a truly superior espresso. The post The Clue Coffee Scale appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
First-ever artificial cell nuclei created in living egg from purified DNA injection
A research group is the first in the world to succeed in constructing artificial cell nuclei by injecting purified DNA solution instead of sperm into living mouse eggs. Their findings are published in the journal Genes to Cells......»»
LEGO-inspired RNA sensors enable customizable gene control
A research team has developed an RNA-based sensor platform that can regulate gene expression in bacteria. Their findings were recently featured in the journal Advanced Science......»»