Calling through the "DNA wire"
Proteins can communicate through DNA, conducting a long-distance dialog that serves as a kind of genetic "switch," according to Weizmann Institute of Science researchers. They found that the binding of proteins to one site of a DNA molecule can physi.....»»
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......»»
Sushi-loving Japan scrambles to save its fishing industry as oceans heat up
Every year, as July draws to a close, Norio Terada and his fellow oyster farmers submerge hundreds of scallop shells strung on wire rings into the waters of Lake Hamana......»»
WhatsApp launches its first native macOS app with group calling support
WhatsApp finally has a native Mac app with improved calling features so you don't have to rely on your phone for group calls......»»
Meta criticized for making reproductive health an R-rated issue
Female reproductive health experts are calling on Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to rethink its restrictions on reproductive health content......»»
Wild ‘heartbreak’ star has waves three times the height of the sun
An enormous new type of star that researchers are calling a heartbreak star has waves on its surface that are three time the size of our sun......»»
Yes, iOS 17 is changing where the ‘end call’ button is located
A change that Apple introduced with the first beta of iOS 17 back in June is going viral this week. As part of a number of changes to the Phone app and the calling experience, Apple has relocated the positioning of the red “End” button. The chang.....»»
Make The World Better And Win Big In Hackster’s Latest Contest
Hackster and ETHzurich have teamed together to host the Build2Gether inclusive innovation challenge. They’re calling on your maker skills to improve the world by making things more accessible to people who have disabilities. With over $40,000.....»»
The 4 best smart thermostats that don’t require a C-wire
If your home doesn't have a C-wire, there are still some great smart thermostats to consider. Here are a few of our favorites......»»
Why cell phone service is down in Maui — and when it could be restored
Thousands of people in Maui are without cell service as the wildfires continue to rage out of control on the island, preventing people from calling emergency services or updating loved ones about their status. It could take days or even weeks to get.....»»
WhatsApp now lets you share your screen over video calls
WhatsApp is becoming more like your standard video calling service thanks to a new feature rolling out now. more….....»»
Astell&Kern refreshes its UW100 wireless earbuds
A&K's premium UW100 wireless earbuds are getting a minor refresh known as the UW100 MK II – with small improvements to battery life, sound, and calling......»»
It’s official: Microsoft is calling it quits on Cortana
Microsoft has officially confirmed that it’s the end of the road for its digital assistant, Cortana. When Apple first announced Siri, it sparked a digital assistant war that saw many companies try to do their own thing. We got Google As.....»»
Researchers release action plan to boost diversity in postgraduate science students
UK researchers are calling on higher education institutes and research funders to adopt a new set of recommended actions to address the substantial under-representation of Ph.D. students from ethnic minority backgrounds......»»
X sues the Center of Countering Digital Hate in new lawsuit
That awkward moment when X/Twitter sues an anti hate group for...*checks notes* calling out hate? X Corp, also known as Twitter, and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) are involved in a legal battle over free expression and platf.....»»
Apple Watch emergency calls false positives slammed by UK police chiefs
The Apple Watch has been blamed for a rise in calls to emergency services in the United Kingdom, police chiefs in the country have warned, caused by the various automatic-calling functions of the wearable device.[Dom J/Pexels]While features like Cras.....»»
US senator blasts Microsoft for “negligent cybersecurity practices”
Rebuke follows recent breach that exposed email accounts of US federal officials. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A US senator is calling on the Justice Department to hold Microsoft responsible for “negligent cybersecur.....»»
Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham want a new agency to regulate tech
Two US senators are calling for the creation of a new federal agency to regulate tech companies such as Amazon, Google and Meta, in the latest push by members of Congress to clamp down on Big Tech......»»
Cosmic Wire raises $30M to expand cross-chain Web3 platform
Cosmic Wire will use the funding to speed development of a decentralized (cross-chain), transparent and secure Web3 and blockchain ecosystem. Cosmic Wire will use the funding to speed development of a decentralized (cross-chain), transparent and.....»»
Empowering farmers to save native ecosystems in agricultural landscapes
With less than 5% of native vegetation remaining on private properties and roadsides on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia, University of South Australia researchers are calling for dramatic changes to land management measures in order to retain.....»»
Tireless ecosystem engineers or nuisance animals? Beavers" presence felt in Boise River
Some of the trees along the Boise Greenbelt at the southeast end of the city are wrapped at their bases with chicken wire. These are not Christmas trees, and this ornamentation, strung by the city of Boise in conjunction with volunteer groups, is not.....»»