Cabbage whites triggered egg-killing leaf necrosis in crucifers
Until now, little was known about how plants protect themselves from plant-eating insects and how the arms race between insects and plants unfolded. Researchers from Wageningen University & Research have gained more insight into this: strong leaf nec.....»»
Malaria parasites form vortices
The disease of malaria is triggered by single-celled parasites that accumulate in large groups in the salivary glands of mosquitoes before transmission to human beings. The limited space there prevents them from actually moving, unless this restricti.....»»
New study lays out hidden backstory behind deadly Pacific Northwest heat wave
Last summer, a deadly wave of heat struck the Pacific Northwest, causing temperatures to soar more than 30 degrees Fahrenheit above normal and killing more than a thousand people......»»
Marine sponge chemical and synthetic derivatives hijack human enzyme to kill cells
A human enzyme converts chemicals produced by marine sponges and related synthetic derivatives into cell-killing compounds, shows a study published today in eLife......»»
Lake Erie quakes triggered by shifting water levels? Study finds no smoking gun, urges further research
In June 2019, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred beneath Lake Erie just off the shoreline of Ohio, about 20 miles northeast of Cleveland......»»
Study provides insights into motor organ of model legume Medicago truncatula
Plants have evolved multiple movement behaviors to optimize their development and environmental adaptation. Previous study has found that a defection of pulvinus development would result in abnormal leaf movement. However, no public transcriptome or.....»»
Bird flu takes unheard-of toll on bald eagles, other birds
Bird flu is killing an alarming number of bald eagles and other wild birds, with many sick birds arriving at rehabilitation centers unsteady on their talons and unable to fly......»»
Google is killing off its lightweight YouTube Go app
Google is shuttering its YouTube Go app this summer, citing improvements made to the main YouTube app......»»
Major 2020 Alaska quake triggered neighboring 2021 temblor
A study of two powerful earthquakes in adjacent areas off the Alaska Peninsula in 2020 and 2021 shows a connection between the two. It also suggests they may be a part of an 80-year rupture cascade along the fault......»»
Getting a better view of landslide risk with LiDAR
In the mountains of North Carolina, landslides are no joke. Triggered by heavy rains, mountainside soils can become saturated and "unstuck." As a result, what starts as a small landslide can quickly escalate into a huge debris flow that uproots trees.....»»
New 3D structure could lead to future drugs against cancer
A team of scientists has created a three-dimensional map showing how a small molecule with anticancer properties—called spliceostatin—can promote the killing of cancer cells. This fundamental discovery could ultimately help researchers design fut.....»»
YouTube is killing off its lightweight YouTube Go app this August
YouTube has announced that come August, they will be sunsetting its lightweight YouTube Go app. The post YouTube is killing off its lightweight YouTube Go app this August first appeared on Phandroid. Back in 2016, YouTube announced the laun.....»»
Discovery about coral-algal symbiosis could help coral reefs recover after bleaching events
Corals are keystone species for reef and marine ecosystems but coral bleaching due to climate change and ocean warming is killing them. A new open access study by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, aims to shed light on how to re.....»»
Kia Stinger GT2 2022 review
Kia is killing it. The Kia EV6 is hailed as one of the best EVs out there, while the Kia Telluride is winning all kinds of awards in the SUV space. But every car company needs a sports sedan, and Kia has that on lock too. The Kia Stinger was first in.....»»
First leaf fossil study of Borneo"s rainforest reveals current ecosystem is ancient
The first study of leaf fossils conducted in the nation of Brunei on the island of Borneo has revealed that the current dominant tree group, the dipterocarps, has dominated the rainforests for at least 4 million years, according to an international r.....»»
Macs are killing PCs right now, and it’s not even close
Apple saw an 8% increase in unit sales in the first quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, the two largest PC manufacturers saw double-digit drops......»»
Games turn deadly in Bodies Bodies Bodies trailer
A group of rich friends play some cruel games in the new trailer for Bodies Bodies Bodies. And the humor turns dark when someone actually starts killing people......»»
Bigger slant for a better plant: Decoding leaf angle genetics for better crop yields
Plants have been the primary source of our food for ages. With the human population growing rapidly, there is a continual increase in the demand for food produce. Since agricultural land is limited, fulfilling this increasing demand requires finding.....»»
End of the road: Apple is killing macOS Server, the place where Mac OS X began
Apple says that Server's most popular features have been integrated into macOS. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Apple announced today that it is formally discontinuing macOS Server after 23 years. The app, which offers device manageme.....»»
Microsoft’s greed is killing Windows 11 for me
Microsoft’s desire to get me to use Edge and Bing is killing Windows 11......»»
Samsung is killing it in the global smartphone market
According to the latest data, it appears that Samsung is the king of the hill in the global smartphone market, claiming a 24% market share. The post Samsung is killing it in the global smartphone market first appeared on Phandroid. If there.....»»