Architecture of the tail drives sperm forward
Channels that line the tail of sperm contain pores that allow the entry of calcium, which fuels their journey to the female reproductive tract......»»
Researchers reveal how a virus hijacks insect sperm: May help control disease vectors and pests
A widespread bacteria called Wolbachia and a virus that it carries can cause sterility in male insects by hijacking their sperm, preventing them from fertilizing eggs of females that do not have the same combination of bacteria and virus......»»
F&I wait times improving while total time to buy a car lags
Contract signing, financing, incentives and rebates, and titling saw improvements in wait times. Consumers saw increases in wait times for test drives, credit applications and trade-ins......»»
What drives "drug-induced homicide" prosecutions in North Carolina?
A new study finds that prosecutors in North Carolina believe "drug-induced homicide" (DIH) laws are effective at both reducing drug overdoses in a community and curtailing the distribution of illicit drugs. These beliefs are worth noting because ther.....»»
Nanodevices can produce energy from evaporating tap or seawater
Evaporation is a natural process so ubiquitous that most of us take it for granted. In fact, roughly half of the solar energy that reaches the Earth drives evaporative processes. Since 2017, researchers have been working to harness the energy potenti.....»»
Deepwatch increases flexibility with its open security data architecture
Deepwatch introduced its open security data architecture, which provides customers with their choice of cloud and local data sources, including support for a broad range of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions as well as data la.....»»
Appian Platform enhancements unify generative AI and process automation
Appian released the latest version of the Appian Platform. The release introduces the new generative AI prompt builder AI skill, which lets users easily leverage generative AI in a secure and private AI architecture that accelerates their business pr.....»»
Hyundai Ioniq 7 EV slated for name change to Ioniq 9
The kid hauler follows in the footsteps of Kia's EV9 with which it shares the same electric architecture......»»
Cloud Computing Chronicles: Architecting the Skies of Online Gaming
In the realm of online gaming, where millions of players converge daily, the architecture behind the scenes plays a pivotal role in delivering seamless experiences. Cloud computing has emerged as the cornerstone of modern gaming infrastructure, revol.....»»
Research finds geochemical landscape drives musk oxen reproductive success
Researchers have studied Greenland musk oxen that have been followed for 25 years to see how their feeding habits affect their reproductive success. And it turns out that when they go to areas with more copper and selenium in the ground, they have mo.....»»
Engines that suck carbon from the air are Toyota’s new EV alternative
Toyota is doubling down on internal combustion by testing technology that sucks carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere as the car drives......»»
Toyota working on carbon capture tech for carbon-negative engines
Toyota is doubling down on internal combustion by testing technology that sucks carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere as the car drives......»»
Engineers use AI to wrangle fusion power for the grid
In the blink of an eye, the unruly, superheated plasma that drives a fusion reaction can lose its stability and escape the strong magnetic fields confining it within the donut-shaped fusion reactor. These getaways frequently spell the end of the reac.....»»
Capturing a comet"s tail to keep Earth safe from the sun
A comet is set to pass by Earth this spring, and it may be missing its tail......»»
Unlocking the energetic secrets of collective animal movement: How group behavior reduces energy costs in fish
Many animals, including apex predators, move in groups. We know this collective behavior is fundamental to the animal's ability to move in complex environments, but less is known about what drives the behavior because many factors underlie its evolut.....»»
A different picture of the Serengeti: Competition for food drives planet"s remaining mass migration of herbivores
Upending the prevailing theory of how and why multi-species mass-migration patterns occur in Serengeti National Park, researchers from Wake Forest University have confirmed that the millions-strong wildebeest population pushes zebra herds along in co.....»»
Application of ultrasound found to greatly speed up motility of human sperm
A team of engineers at Monash University in Australia has found that exposing human sperm to ultrasound can cause them to swim faster. In their study, published in the journal Science Advances, the group exposed human semen samples to ultrasonic wave.....»»
Architecture Fundamentals: Definition, Elements and Principles
Architecture fundamentals encompass various concepts and practices essential to the field. The process starts with concept and idea generation, where architects explore different design possibilities through various techniques like site analyses, spa.....»»
Architecture Styles: From Brutalist and Gothic to Neoclassical, Bauhaus and Baroque Styles
Architecture styles have evolved over centuries, shaped by cultural influences, technological innovations, and philosophical movements. From ancient Greek and Roman classical orders to Gothic cathedrals to 20th-century modernism, buildings reflect th.....»»
Brutalist Architecture: Characteristics, Influences, Ambassadors and Sights
Brutalist architecture emerged in the 1950s as a reaction against the lightness and decoration of 1930s modernism. Instead, brutalism focused on the authenticity of materials like concrete, emphasizing their raw, sculptural qualities. The term “.....»»
Gothic Architecture: Characteristics, Influences, Ambassadors and Sights
Gothic architecture emerged in 12th-century France, evolving from the earlier Romanesque style. The pointed arch was a key innovation, borrowed from Islamic architecture, that allowed taller and lighter buildings compared to the Romanesque round arch.....»»