Bitter substances spoil the appetite of oak moth caterpillars
Trees have a huge arsenal of ways to keep the pests that attack them under control. In the course of evolution, for example, some English oaks (Quercus robur) have developed the ability to release volatile signaling substances when attacked by oak mo.....»»
Spoil the father in your life with these amazing finds
Chances are you call someone, "Dad." Whether he's biological, grand, step, adoptive, or honorary, this fatherly figure is a driving force in your life. This special paternal presence might need a little recognition on occasion, and a thoughtful gift.....»»
George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite in "Ticket to Paradise" trailer
Julia Roberts and George Clooney are back in action in the upcoming rom-com Ticket to Paradise, where they play bitter exes. Although they dislike each other, they've agreed to work together in order to stop their daughter (Kaitlyn Dever) from gettin.....»»
Sunlight Might Make Men Hungrier Through Hormonal Changes, Study Suggests
Ghrelin, an appetite-regulating gut hormone, seems to thrive following sun exposure—but only in those assigned male at birth. The post Sunlight Might Make Men Hungrier Through Hormonal Changes, Study Suggests ap.....»»
Why don’t most foods cause allergies?
Proteins in food set off an immune response—but a feeble one. Enlarge / Artist's rendering of a T cell. (credit: Getty Images) One of the adaptive immune system’s primary jobs is to recognize foreign substances in our bodi.....»»
Flashing creates hard-to-get 2D boron nitride
Rice University scientists who "flash" materials to synthesize substances like graphene have turned their attention to boron nitride, highly valued for its thermal and chemical stability......»»
New hawk moth species are among the smallest ever discovered
Hawk moths are known for being some of the largest night fliers in the insect world. With wingspans of more than four inches, many species are big enough to comfortably fill the palm of your hand. Thanks to the work of a small team of researchers at.....»»
Hunting down toxic substances in sludge
Analytical chemists Gabriela Castro Varela and Alexandros Asimakopoulos are hunting for toxic and unregulated chemical substances in the sewage sludge that is a by-product from the water treatment plants of Trondheim municipality......»»
Making it easier to differentiate mirror-image molecules
Using a new method, scientists are better able to distinguish between mirror-image substances. This is important amongst others in drug development, because the two variants can cause completely different effects in the human body. Researchers from P.....»»
Examining the effects of PFAS "forever chemicals" on soil structure and function
Soils are impacted globally by several anthropogenic factors, including chemical pollutants. Among those, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are of concern due to their high environmental persistence, which are therefore also called.....»»
A step on the way to better therapies against viruses
Most cells can defend themselves against viruses after they have been activated by the body's own messenger substances (interferons). This happens with the help of proteins that recognize invading virus components and interfere with virus replication.....»»
Climate protection: CO2 turned into methanol
For reasons of climate protection, carbon dioxide must not be released into the atmosphere. Wherever the formation of carbon dioxide cannot be prevented, it should be captured and converted into other substances......»»
No Apple deal with NFL for streaming Sunday Ticket yet, CNBC reports
Apple has been interested in acquiring rights to stream NFL games for years. Recent deals with Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer show its appetite for streaming sports, and this year, the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package has been seeking a.....»»
Making the invisible visible: The remarkable journey of a powerhouse space microscope
Colloids are mixtures of microscopic particles suspended in fluids—substances that are part solid, part liquid. Colloids are found in products including toothpaste, ketchup, paint and liquid hand soap, and are part of a field of study known as soft.....»»
A novel Raman chemical sensor made from noodlelike threads of gold
Researchers created a special ultrathin sensor, spun from gold, that can be attached directly to the skin without irritation or discomfort. The sensor can measure different biomarkers or substances to perform on-body chemical analysis. It works using.....»»
Massive new leak spoils nearly everything there is to spoil in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’
A series of leaks a few days ago revealed several Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker spoilers. We learned exactly how the film might end and what beloved characters might be sacrificed in Episode IX. And the conclusion seemed to be that Rise of Skywalk.....»»
China"s chipmaking industry helped by U.S. sanctions
China's chip industry is growing faster than anywhere else in the world after U.S. sanctions on local companies spurred appetite for home-grown components......»»
US Sanctions Help China Supercharge Its Chipmaking Industry
China's chip industry is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, after US sanctions on local champions from Huawei to Hikvision spurred appetite for home-grown components. From a report: Nineteen of the world's 20 fastest-growing chip industr.....»»
Decriminalizing hard drugs in British Columbia follows decades of public health advocacy
British Columbia has become the first province to be granted an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to remove criminal penalties for possession of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA for personal use......»»
Scientists make breakthrough in understanding serotonin receptors
Serotonin (5-HT) is one of the main neurotransmitters in the human central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. It helps regulate appetite, memory, cognition and mood through serotonin receptors (5-HTR)......»»
WTO Nations Agree To Ease Patent Rights To Boost Covid-19 Vaccine Supplies in Poorer Nations
The member countries of the World Trade Organization agreed Friday on a narrow measure aimed at boosting the supplies of Covid-19 vaccines in developing countries, wrapping up a bitter fight over corporate patent rights governing critical medical pro.....»»