Biomolecular bonsai: Controlling the pruning and strengthening of neuron branches
How neuronal circuits remodel themselves over time, especially during early development, is a major question in neurobiology. Using mice, researchers have uncovered a biomolecular mechanism behind the strengthening of connections from neurons called.....»»
Five golden rules for effective science communication: Perspectives from a documentary maker
Over the past three years, people from all walks of life have learned a great deal about different branches of science. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many of us to information about virology and vaccine production. Environmental disasters in every.....»»
Novel filter uses carbon nanotubes to create new paradigm for dialysis membranes
A collaborative team has developed a new type of filter for kidney dialysis machines that can clean the blood more efficiently and improve patient care. Piran Kidambi, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, led the team, which.....»»
Many don"t know key facts about US Constitution, study finds
Many Americans do not know what rights are protected under the First Amendment and a substantial number cannot name all three branches of government, according to the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey......»»
Farmer behavior found to play a crucial role in managing livestock diseases
A study published in Preventive Veterinary Medicine has shown how differences in farmer behavior can affect controlling the scale of disease outbreaks. Farmer behavior, especially vaccine uptake or other preventative measures, is critical to how effe.....»»
Palm cockatoos whittle twigs to make drumsticks for tapping on tree limbs
A pair of biologists at Australian National University, working with one colleague from the University of Queensland and another from James Cook University, has found that male palm cockatoos tap out unique rhythms on tree branches using custom-made.....»»
"Invisible" cell types and gene expression revealed with sequencing data analysis improvement
In 2018, researchers in the Caltech laboratory of Yuki Oka, professor of biology and Heritage Medical Research Institute Investigator, made a major discovery: They identified a type of neuron, or brain cell, that mediates thirst satiation. But they w.....»»
Low loss Mie scatterer shown to enhance Q and chirality control in silicon microring
Non-Hermitian systems with their spectral degeneracies known as exceptional points (EPs) have been explored for lasing, controlling light transport, and enhancing a sensor's response......»»
Dune: Spice Wars: release date window, trailer, news, and more
While spice is the key to controlling the universe, information is a close second. Here's everything we know about the newly announced RTS Dune: Spice Wars......»»
Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement
Roaring chainsaws sent trees crashing to the ground, and bare-chested men hacked away at the branches beside a muddy road. Others heaved logs onto a truck, where they were tied in place with wire......»»
What makes Idalia so potent? It"s feeding on intensely warm water that acts like rocket fuel
Feeding on some of the hottest water on the planet, Hurricane Idalia is rapidly strengthening as it bears down on Florida and the rest of the Gulf Coast. It's been happening a lot lately......»»
Researchers formulate "golden rules" for controlling alignment of supermoiré lattices
National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have developed a technique to precisely control the alignment of supermoiré lattices by using a set of golden rules, paving the way for the advancement of next generation moiré quantum matter......»»
Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens near Mexico, heads to Florida
Tropical Storm Idalia was strengthening in the Caribbean on Monday, buffeting southeastern Mexico with wind and rain, with forecasters predicting it will become a major hurricane before reaching Florida later in the week......»»
Q&A: Researchers sharpen their focus on passages into the nucleus
Like loading dock managers at a shipping warehouse, nuclear pore complexes act as gatekeepers to the headquarters of the cell, controlling traffic out of the nucleus......»»
ImmuniWeb introduces ImmuniWeb Neuron Mobile, an automated mobile app security testing solution
ImmuniWeb has introduced ImmuniWeb Neuron Mobile – its 6th product available on the ImmuniWeb AI Platform that currently covers over 20 cybersecurity, privacy and compliance use cases. ImmuniWeb Neuron Mobile Dashboard ImmuniWeb Neuron Mobile is a.....»»
Study demonstrates immune defense was key for plants conquering land
A new study, led by Hirofumi Nakagami at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, demonstrates that one of the two branches of plant immunity was likely to have evolved early during the establishment of plants on dry.....»»
US high tide flooding continues to break records
Coastal communities in eight locations along the East and West coasts experienced record high tide flooding last year—a trend that is expected to continue in 2024. For many communities, the expected strengthening of El Niño will bring even more hi.....»»
NIST issues new guidance for emergency response during wildfires
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a pair of reports that provide guidance for strengthening wildfire preparedness across the United States, including specific actions that communities can take to save lives when t.....»»
Apple researching a Smart Ring for notifications and controlling other devices
A newly-granted Apple patent proposes a Smart Ring that would give Apple Watch-style haptic notifications, and let the wearer press on the surface to respond.One proposed design for a Smart RingEither Apple is going to release a Smart Ring or someone.....»»
The Impact of Air Condition Timer On Indoor Air Quality
By controlling airflow, humidity, and pollution levels, air conditioning timers may have a major effect on IAQ. Aside from their obvious comfort-enhancing function, air conditioning systems also contribute significantly to a hygienic and pleasant ind.....»»
Study explains how part of the nucleolus evolved
Inside all living cells, loosely formed assemblies known as biomolecular condensates perform many critical functions. However, it is not well understood how proteins and other biomolecules come together to form these assemblies within cells......»»