Autophagy mediates a direct synergistic interaction during co-transmission of two arboviruses by insect vectors
Multiple viral infections in insect vectors with synergistic effects are common in nature, but the underlying mechanism remains elusive. A new study, published in Science China Life Sciences and led by Dr. Taiyun Wei (Institute of Vector-borne Virus.....»»
PSA: Watch out for smishing texts with fake iCloud links
Apple users are being warned to be alert to smishing texts – the name given to phishing attacks carried out by sending SMS messages – trying to capture login credentials for Apple IDs. The links direct to a fake iCloud page, and for 9to5Mac re.....»»
Tensor-force effects on nuclear matter in relativistic ab initio theory
Tensor force is a crucial ingredient of the nucleon-nucleon (NN) interaction, and has an important impact on the structural and dynamical properties of the nuclear many-body system. Many efforts have been devoted to studying the influence of the tens.....»»
Features of H5N1 influenza viruses in dairy cows may facilitate infection, transmission in mammals
A series of experiments with highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) viruses circulating in infected U.S. dairy cattle found that viruses derived from lactating dairy cattle induced severe disease in mice and ferrets when administered via.....»»
Here’s how Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o stack up in a direct comparison
Both Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o represent the best that AI assistants currently have to offer. We'll tell you which one is ultimately superior......»»
Graph learning modules enhance drug-target interaction predictions
The identification of drug-target Interactions (DTIs) represents a pivotal link in the process of drug development and design. It plays a crucial role in narrowing the screening range of candidate drug molecules, thereby facilitating the reuse of dru.....»»
Ridley Scott says he should’ve directed Alien’s sequels. Is he right?
In a recent interview, Ridley Scott expressed regret he didn't direct any of the sequels to his classic movie Alien. Should he have directed Aliens and Alien 3?.....»»
300 TV series in development, Zack Snyder in talks to direct
A TV series adaptation of 300 is in the works at Warner Bros. Television, with Zack Snyder in talks to direct......»»
Insect frass becomes food for protein-rich microalgae
As the demand for protein-rich food increases with population growth and rising awareness of nutrition and health, traditional animal and plant-based protein sources that require arable land or freshwater put significant pressure on land and resource.....»»
Butterflies, bees, bugs and more: The summer of insect-counting gets underway in Germany
In a strip of greenery between Berlin's Natural History Museum and a busy street, bumble bees move swiftly between flowers while a ladybug makes its way along a leaf full of aphids and bugs crawl about......»»
Silent Hill Transmission stream: How to watch and what to expect
You should tune into the Silent Hill Transmission on May 30 to get a new look at Return to Silent Hill and more. Here's how to watch it......»»
Scientists elucidate substrate recognition and proton coupling mechanism of transporter protein VMAT2
Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) is the only transporter protein in the central nervous system that mediates the storage of monoamine neurotransmitters. It plays a critical role in mediating nerve impulse transmission and neuroprotection......»»
Instagram Users Report Issues In Viewing Stories, Uploading Posts, And Sending Direct Messages
Instagram Users Report Issues In Viewing Stories, Uploading Posts, And Sending Direct Messages.....»»
First topological quantum simulator device in strong light-matter interaction regime to operate at room temperatures
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have fabricated a device no wider than a human hair that will help physicists investigate the fundamental nature of matter and light. Their findings, published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, coul.....»»
Bluesky now finally lets users send and receive DMs
The Bluesky microblogging platform, launched last year, is getting a major update this week. Starting today, users can finally send and receive direct messages (DMs) – a long-awaited feature for those who use Bluesky every day. more….....»»
New insights into the interaction of femtosecond lasers with living tissue
Nonlinear light microscopy has revolutionized our ability to observe and understand complex biological processes. However, light can also damage living matter. Yet, the mechanism behind the irreversible perturbation of cellular processes by intense l.....»»
Scientists develop novel approach to interrogate tissue-specific protein–protein interactions
Multicellular organisms, like animals and plants, have complex cells with diverse functions. This complexity arises from the need for cells to produce distinct proteins that interact with each other. This interaction is crucial for cells to carry out.....»»
Bluesky finally adds a feature many had been waiting for
X rival Bluesky has finally added direct messages to its app, though at the current time they're not end-to-end encrypted......»»
A merger of microbes: Study shows low-nutrient conditions alter viral infection
This much we know: When viruses infect bacteria—a common occurrence in oceans, soils, even human guts—the interaction results in the creation of entirely new organisms called "virocells." But scientists are still learning about how this merger of.....»»
Veeam fixes auth bypass flaw in Backup Enterprise Manager (CVE-2024-29849)
Veeam has patched four vulnerabilities in Backup Enterprise Manager (VBEM), one of which (CVE-2024-29849) may allow attackers to bypass authentication and log in to its web interface as any user. With no user interaction required for remote exploitat.....»»
Designing a tiny new tool to map and treat children"s brain cancer
Medulloblastoma is the most common cancerous brain tumor in children, and fighting it requires an approach that is delicate, durable, and direct. Now a group of researchers at UQ's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) bel.....»»