Breaking bonds: Double-helix unzipping reveals DNA physics
Accurately reconstructing how the parts of a complex molecular are held together knowing only how the molecule distorts and breaks up—this was the challenge taken on by a research team led by SISSA's Cristian Micheletti and recently published on Ph.....»»
"Managing your boss" can lead to good working relationships with managers, research reveals
Research from Florida International University's College of Business (FIU Business) shows that a key way to foster trust, loyalty and better results in the workplace involves employees learning how to manage their bosses......»»
Study reveals honey bee nest structure is surprisingly adaptive, resilient
Researchers from the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University have discovered that honey bee colonies have surprising abilities to adapt and maintain their nest structure, even in the face of severe disruptions......»»
Research reveals ants inflict pain with neurotoxins
University of Queensland researchers have shown for the first time that some of the world's most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom. This research is published in Nature Communications......»»
Big data astronomy: Using statistics in a new way to decipher the universe
The digital age has been a tremendous boon to the fields of both statistics and astronomy. However, according to Dr. Max Bonamente, a professor of physics and astronomy at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), most astronomers are not suffic.....»»
New study reveals the resilience patterns of human mobility in response to extreme urban floods
Resilience can be interpreted as the comprehensive ability of a system to prepare for, absorb, and recover from external or internal disturbances and shocks. In the context of human mobility, resilience therefore refers to the ability of people's mov.....»»
Fertilizer study reveals opportunities for increased profitability for mango farmers in Southern Vietnam
Researchers from the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) have proven that lower application rates of fertilizers do not affect the yield or quality of two mango varieties in Southern Vietnam......»»
Degradable polyethylene plastics from the nonalternating terpolymerization of ethylene, CO, and polar monomers
In a study published in the journal National Science Review and led by Dr. Zhongbao Jian (State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS), E/CO/PM terpolymerizations were carried out with seven p.....»»
Mac Studio gets updated with powerful M2 Max and M2 Ultra processors
Apple has announced a second generation of the Mac Studio, with the new version adding the M2 Max processor for up to 25% faster performance while retaining the same chassis as before.Apple reveals updated Mac StudioDespite previous rumors that Apple.....»»
Apple reveals iPadOS 17 with customizable Lock Screen, Health app, more
Apple has shared what features are coming to iPadOS 17 in the fall, with a newly customizable Lock Screen, interactive Home Screen widgets, and more.iPadOS 17The WWDC keynote is underway, and Apple has revealed iPadOS 17 alongside iOS 17 and its othe.....»»
Apple reveals macOS Sonoma with screensavers and widgets
Apple's macOS 14 Sonoma has debuted at WWDC, boasting widgets, new screensavers, improvements to messages, Game Mode, and more.As unveiled at WWDC 2023, the updated new macOS 14 Sonoma resembles how the company followed OS X Leopard with OS X Snow Le.....»»
Apple reveals Vision Pro, available for $3,499 “early next year”
New visionOS, R1 chip power "the first Apple product you look through, not at." Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro headset CUPERTINO, Calif.—After years of speculation, leaks, rumors, setbacks, and rumblings of amazing behi.....»»
CRISPR/Cas9 reveals a key gene involved in the evolution of coral skeleton formation
New work led by Carnegie's Phillip Cleves uses cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing tools to reveal a gene that's critical to stony corals' ability to build their reef architectures. It is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Scienc.....»»
River diversions may cause microplastics to remain longer on land and in streams before reaching oceans
Diverting streams and rivers to irrigate crops or provide drinking water may significantly extend the time microplastics spend in river catchments before they flow into our oceans, a new study reveals......»»
Apple reveals iPadOS 17 that takes its tablet to the next level
Apple has introduced iPadOS 17, and it arrives later this fall with some neat features borrowed from the iPhone in tow. Check out all the details here......»»
Fungi stores a third of carbon from fossil fuel emissions and could be essential to reaching net zero, new study reveals
Mycorrhizal fungi have been supporting life on land for at least 450 million years by helping to supply plants with soil nutrients essential for growth. In recent years, scientists have found that in addition to forming symbiotic relationships with n.....»»
The rise of pelagic fungi and their crucial role in oceanic ecosystems
Fungi play a vital and previously neglected role in the complex tapestry of marine ecosystems, a study by Eva Breyer and Federico Baltar of the University of Vienna reveals. The results have now been published in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolu.....»»
Instagram lifts ban on anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after launch of presidential bid
Instagram announced Sunday it had lifted its ban on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist who has launched a presidential bid, two years after it shut down Kennedy's account for breaking its rules related to Covid-19......»»
WWDC 2023: the 3 big reveals we need from Apple
The once-innovative Apple is at risk of going stale. WWDC 2023 is the perfect opportunity to change that......»»
Mathematicians Find Hidden Structure in a Common Type of Space
In 50 years of searching, mathematicians found only one example of a “subspace design” that fit their criteria. A new proof reveals that there are infinitely more......»»
Franchise Equity Partners reveals $55M minority stake in Parks Automotive Group
Franchise Equity Partners invested $55 million in Parks Automotive Group, to acquire a minority stake in the group. The announcement comes months after Parks Automotive, with the investment firm, bought two Stellantis stores near Charlotte, N.C......»»