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Archaeology sheds light on the persistence of Muslim cuisine after the Catholic conquest of Granada

Granada, in southern Spain's Andalusia region, was the final remnant of Islamic Iberia known as al-Andalus—a territory that once stretched across most of Spain and Portugal. In 1492, the city fell to the Catholic conquest......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 14th, 2021

Unveiling the role of AGO"s post-translational modifications in plant gene regulation

A new study led by Nicolás Bologna, a CSIC researcher at the Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG), sheds light on the crucial role of the N-terminal extension (NTE) of AGO proteins, offering new insights into RNA-associated gene regul.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

A transition-metal-free zeolite catalyst for direct conversion of methane to methanol

In light of the waste-to-wealth movement, technology for converting greenhouse gases into value-added materials has gained significant attention in recent years. One such technology is the catalytic conversion of methane into methanol, a widely used.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Sorting complex light beams: New metasurface design advances optical physics

In the dynamic realm of optical physics, researchers are continually pushing the boundaries of how light can be manipulated and harnessed for practical applications......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

New mathematical framework sheds light on how cells communicate to form an embryo

Biological processes depend on puzzle pieces coming together and interacting. Under specific conditions, these interactions can create something new without external input. This is called self-organization, as seen in a school of fish or a flock of b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Asus made the best-looking budget gaming laptop I’ve ever seen

At Computex 2024, Asus has introduced a completely redesign TUF A14 gaming laptop that looks surprisingly thin and light......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

New vestiges of the first life on Earth discovered in Saudi Arabia

Stromatolites are the earliest geological record of life on Earth. These curious biotic structures are made of algae carpets growing toward the light and precipitating carbonates. After their first appearance 3.48 Ga ago, stromatolites dominated the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

When to say goodbye? Survey sheds light on difficult decisions for dog owners

Deciding when it's time to say goodbye to a beloved furry friend is never easy, even when the animal in question may be suffering from low quality of life due to age or illness. The question for many dog owners remains—how do you know when it's tim.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Threads on desktop rolls out power user features globally: customizable home screen, multiple columns, real-time updates

Two weeks after launching a test for a new, TweetDeck-style interface for Threads on the web, today the new Threads for desktop has received the green light to begin a global rollout. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Q&A: How to make sustainable products faster with artificial intelligence and automation

By modifying the genomes of plants and microorganisms, synthetic biologists can design biological systems that meet a specification, such as producing valuable chemical compounds, making bacteria sensitive to light, or programming bacterial cells to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

New method uses light to enable the generation of non-canonical amino acids

UC Santa Barbara researchers are building out the repertoire of chemical reactions, using light. In a paper published in the journal Nature, chemistry professor Yang Yang and collaborators at the University of Pittsburgh report a method using photobi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Scientists create the thinnest lens on Earth, enabled by excitons

Lenses are used to bend and focus light. Normal lenses rely on their curved shape to achieve this effect, but physicists from the University of Amsterdam and Stanford University have made a flat lens of only three atoms thick that relies on quantum e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Chandra X-ray Observatory"s clear, sharp photos help astrophysicist study energetic black holes

When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren't visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pict.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

New anti-counterfeit technique packs two light-reactive images into one material

Growing concern about data theft and counterfeiting has inspired increasingly sophisticated security technologies, like hologram seals, that can help verify the authenticity of currency, passports and other important documents. However, as security t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Nanoscale engineering brings light-twisting materials to more extreme settings

Imaging the hot turbulence of aircraft propulsion systems may now be possible with sturdy sheets of composite materials that twist light beams, according to research led by the University of Michigan and Air Force Research Laboratory......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Starless and forever alone: More "rogue" planets discovered

The Euclid space telescope has discovered seven more rogue planets, shining a light on the dark and lonely worlds floating freely through the universe untethered to any star......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Biologists find nanoplastics in developing chicken heart

Nanoplastics can accumulate in developing hearts, according to a study published in Environment International by biologist Meiru Wang from Leiden University. Her research on chicken embryos sheds new light on how these tiny plastic particles pose a t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

iFixit ends Samsung deal as oppressive repair shop requirements come to light

iFixit says "flashy press releases don’t mean much without follow-through." Enlarge (credit: Samsung) IFixit and Samsung were once leading the charge in device repair, but iFixit says it's ending its repair partnership.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Novel design approach achieves nonlinear photochromism using easy-to-synthesize rhodamine spirolactam derivatives

Photochromic compounds, which change their color when exposed to light, have been widely used as photo switches to control different properties of materials. Nonlinear photochromic compounds, characterized by a nonlinear response to the intensity of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Researchers develop high-performance blue organic LEDs based on thermally activated delayed fluorescence material

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have become a leading display technology. The luminescent material is a core component of OLEDs. Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials have emerged as promising emitters for achieving high-eff.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Apple not yet satisfied with iPhone 16 Pro Max screens, as rest enter production

Apple has reportedly given the green light to its three OLED panel suppliers to begin mass production of three of the four iPhone 16 displays. However, the Cupertino company is seemingly not yet satisfied with test production of displays for the i.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024