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......»»
New study finds that male pathology in songbirds drives avian epidemic dynamics
New findings by biological sciences researchers at the University of Arkansas indicate that males play an outsized role in both the infection rate and spread of the avian bacterial pathogen Mycoplasma gallisepticum, a common cause of conjunctivitis i.....»»
Global climate change drives fish fitness zones in typical marine habitats, finds study
The tridentiger typically inhabits semi-saline and freshwater environments located in the tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions of the western Pacific Ocean. It occupies a crucial position in the food chain, making it ecologically important. A.....»»
New bottlenose dolphin sense discovered: Research suggests they can feel weak electric fields
Born tail first, bottlenose dolphin calves emerge equipped with two slender rows of whiskers along their beak-like snouts—much like the touch-sensitive whiskers of seals. But the whiskers fall out soon after birth, leaving the youngster with a seri.....»»
Tiny worms are helping scientists better understand fertility
Studying sex from just the male perspective misses half the experience. But much of what we know about the origins of reproductive cells comes from looking at sperm and egg formation separately—or only focusing on sperm......»»
Migratory songbird study finds link between white tail spots and longevity
A new study of a migratory songbird shows that individuals with average-sized white tail spots—a trait that is critical to successful foraging—live longer than individuals with more extreme amounts of white in the tail......»»
MediaTek Challenges Dimensity 9300 Performance Woes, Cites Flawed Testing
Just recently, a stress test posted online demonstrated the performance of the new Vivo X100 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset, showing that the chip underwent thermal throttling during usage, a result which was attributed to the architecture of th.....»»
If warp drives are impossible, maybe faster-than-light communication is still on the table?
I'm sure many readers of Universe Today are, like me, fans of the science fiction genre. From the light sabers of "Star Wars" to the neuralyzer of "Men in Black," science fiction has crazy inventions aplenty and once science fiction writers dream it,.....»»
Trend Micro empowers security teams to eliminate threats with new automated risk prioritization
Trend Micro has announced the addition of cloud risk management to its flagship cybersecurity platform. The new service drives business value by enabling organizations to consolidate their cybersecurity efforts and achieve a complete view of cloud se.....»»
Malfunction in spermatogenesis: Researchers uncover contribution of cylicin proteins to male fertility
For successful fertilization, sperm should move forward rapidly and be shaped correctly. The unique structure of the sperm cells forms during spermiogenesis. Now, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Transdisciplinary Research.....»»
Making a difference, belonging drives rural festival volunteers and bolsters community development
During Orange City's three-day tulip festival each May, the northwest Iowa town attracts roughly 40,000 visitors, more than six times its population. People come for the blooms and parades, traditional Dutch food and musical theater. For the communit.....»»
The way a sperm tail moves can be explained by mathematics worked out by Alan Turing
Alan Turing might be best know for his work helping to crack Germany's "Enigma" communications code during the second world war. But he also came up with a theory where patterns can form just through chemical compounds spreading out (diffusing) and r.....»»
Black Friday 16-inch MacBook Pro deal drives price of M3 Max, 48GB RAM spec down to $3,749
This silver 16-inch MacBook Pro features Apple's ultra-capable M3 Max chip, a 40-core GPU, 48GB of memory, and a 1TB SSD — and it comes with a $250 exclusive discount on the system and $80 off three years of optional AppleCare.Save $250 with this e.....»»
New theory links topology and finance
In a new study published in The Journal of Finance and Data Science, a researcher from the International School of Business at HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands introduced the topological tail dependence theory—a new methodology.....»»
Caribbean island of Dominica creates world"s first marine protected area for endangered sperm whale
The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the world's first marine protected area for one of earth's largest animals: the endangered sperm whale......»»
Dominica to create world"s first sperm whale reserve
Dominica is set to create the world's first sperm whale reserve, designating a swath of ocean where large ships and commercial fishing are restricted and visitors can swim alongside the gentle marine giants......»»
Arista Networks expands zero trust networking architecture
Arista Networks announced an expanded zero trust networking architecture that uses the underlying network infrastructure to break down security silos, streamline workflows and enable an integrated zero trust program. Through a combination of Arista-d.....»»
What drives people to panic buy during times of crisis: New study reveals the psychology of consumers
Fear can cause people to behave irrationally in times of uncertainty. During the pandemic, this took the form of panic buying as people flocked to stores to stock up on essential goods. Some even sought to profit off of shortages by price gouging toi.....»»
Grab a Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License for just $24.97
This Windows 11 Professional license deal drives the price down to just $24.97. But don't delay, as this special offer ends soon.For a limited time, shoppers can grab a stellar deal on a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license at StackCommerce. For $24.97, d.....»»
IBM introduces cloud-native SIEM to empower today’s security teams
IBM announced a major evolution of its flagship IBM QRadar SIEM product: redesigned on a new cloud-native architecture, built specifically for hybrid cloud scale, speed and flexibility. IBM also unveiled plans for delivering generative AI capabilitie.....»»
Model shows how fish synchronize tail fins to save energy
Researchers from Tohoku University have developed a model that simulates the motion of fish tail fins. The model uncovers the underlying mechanisms behind a commonly observed phenomenon in fish: how they synchronize the movement of their tail fins, r.....»»