Bioinformatician presents the first map of the microverse
What defines the habitat—the ecological niche—of a microorganism? It is a combination of environmental factors such as temperature, moisture, and nutrient content. But the exact contribution of each of these factors is difficult to predict. A Ger.....»»
Pollinators not getting the "buzz" they need in news coverage
A dramatic decline in bees and other pollinating insects presents a threat to the global food supply, yet it's getting little attention in mainstream news.That's the conclusion of a study from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaig.....»»
2020 was a record year for Israel’s security startup ecosystem
The start of a new year presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on the annual performance of our focus, the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem. Naama Ben Dov Contributor Naama Ben Dov is an associate at YL.....»»
How electric lighting changed our sleep, and other stories in materials science
Author and science evangelist Ainissa Ramirez discusses her book, The Alchemy of Us Enlarge / A housewife proudly presents her indispensable Pyrex kitchenware (1955). Ainissa Ramirez tells the story of its invention, and how it molded human beha.....»»
Daily Crunch: China presents ‘rectification’ plan for Ant Group
The Chinese government could reshape Ant Group’s business, Tesla plans to launch in India next year and the FAA announces a new ID requirement for drones. This is your Daily Crunch for December 28, 2020. The big story: China presents ‘rec.....»»
Original Content podcast: David Fincher presents a compelling character study in ‘Mank’
“Mank” is a change of pace for director David Fincher — instead of exploring the world of startup backstabbing (“The Social Network”), political backstabbing (“House of Cards”) or actual stabbings (“Seven,&.....»»