Calcium sensor helps us to see the stars
Using cryo-electron microscopy and mass spectrometry, researchers from PSI have deciphered the structure of an ion channel found in the eye while it interacts with the protein calmodulin—a structure that has eluded scientists for three decades. The.....»»
Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon, study shows
Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO2) to be absorbed, new research shows......»»
Molecular study of newly discovered tardigrade species helps explain ability to withstand high doses of radiation
A team of biologists affiliated with several institutions in China has learned more about the means by which tardigrades are able to withstand high doses of radiation. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group focused on a newly fou.....»»
This App Set Out to Fight Pesticides. After VCs Stepped In, Now It Helps Sell Them
Plantix started with the mission of making farming more environmentally friendly. So how did it end up selling the very products it wanted to fight against?.....»»
Diddy Is Accused of Drugging Personal Trainer, Passing Him Around ‘Like a Party Favor’ to Stars
Diddy Is Accused of Drugging Personal Trainer, Passing Him Around ‘Like a Party Favor’ to Stars.....»»
New Pixel 9a Leaks Give an Insight to the Phone’s Camera Hardware
Google might use a flagship camera sensor for the 9a. The post New Pixel 9a Leaks Give an Insight to the Phone’s Camera Hardware appeared first on Phandroid. At this point in time, there’s already a ton of stuff we know about g.....»»
Tighter programming helps curtail ChatGPT chatbot pranksters
Fullpath, maker of a data and experience platform for dealers that uses ChatGPT, has added programming guardrails to reduce the chance of AI-related problems......»»
Kusari helps organizations gain visibility into their software
By ingesting Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) data – a list of all software components – the Kusari platform presents a timeline of the software to identify where impacts are likely to surface. In creating a single source of truth, Kusari is hel.....»»
Biodegradable microplastics study helps quantify their climate change and ecotoxicity impacts
Over 20 million tons of plastic are estimated to end up in the environment every year, with much of it breaking down into microplastics that are harmful to the health of humans and wildlife. Biodegradable and bio-based plastics made from organic mate.....»»
2025 VW ID Buzz: Heavy on the nostalgia, road; light on the range
The ID Buzz is more than a play for nostalgia. It helps VW expand into another, though, shrinking segment. VW expects the vehicle to draw buyers from minivans, crossovers and SUVs......»»
5 Netflix comedy movies that are perfect to stream in the fall
This fall, consider watching several of Netflix's comedies, including a charming rom-com with budding stars, a Halloween adventure, and a murder mystery......»»
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse? Bright star Betelgeuse likely has a "Betelbuddy" stellar companion
One of the brightest stars in the night sky, Betelgeuse, may not be on the brink of exploding as a supernova, according to a new study of the star's brightening and dimming. Instead, recent research shows that the observed pulsing of the starlight is.....»»
Alan Wake 2 anniversary update helps you steamroll through enemies
Alan Wake 2 is getting a big update that adds many quality-of-life and accessibility features, including some that reduce combat difficulty......»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (October 18-20)
With stars like Matt Damon and Denzel Washington, these three Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend a quiet fall weekend......»»
Physicists show that neutron stars may be shrouded in clouds of axions
A team of physicists from the universities of Amsterdam, Princeton and Oxford have shown that extremely light particles known as axions may occur in large clouds around neutron stars. These axions could form an explanation for the elusive dark matter.....»»
IBM"s Maximo helps prevent production snags by predicting when machinery needs maintenance
IBM has been expanding Maximo's capabilities to monitor the health of production machinery and tooling by using data to predict when critical maintenance is needed. The goal: Prevent unplanned downtime......»»
New infosec products of the week: October 18, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from ExtraHop, GitGuardian, Nametag, Okta, Rubrik, and Sectigo. GitGuardian Visual Studio Code extension helps developers protect their sensitive information GitG.....»»
Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer helps researchers determine shape of black hole corona
New findings using data from NASA's IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) mission offer unprecedented insight into the shape and nature of a structure important to black holes called a corona. The findings are published in The Astrophysical Journ.....»»
New benchmark helps solve the hardest quantum problems
From subatomic particles to complex molecules, quantum systems hold the key to understanding how the universe works. But there's a catch: when you try to model these systems, that complexity quickly spirals out of control—just imagine trying to pre.....»»
Harnessing diamond imperfections opens a new frontier in quantum sensor development
Quantum defects have the potential to act as ultra-sensitive sensors that could offer new kinds of navigation or biological sensor technology......»»
"Old" star could provide new insights into star evolution
A newly discovered star could challenge some models of how stars evolve and the way they produce elements as they age......»»