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.....»»
Make a Kaleidoscope With Wireless LEDs
Working with “wireless” LEDs feels a bit like magic. These tiny LED assemblies can emit light without directly connecting to a power supply. The secret to their energy source is a nearby wire coil in which a high-frequency oscillating curre.....»»
Australia Apple Store workers go on strike over conditions and pay
Union members in Apple Stores across Australia are now on strike and calling for Apple to return to negotiations.Strikers at Apple's Brisbane store in October 2022. Source: Cameron Atfield, Sydney Morning HeraldAs previously announced, workers in Aus.....»»
This amazing speaker design uses glass instead of wires
Prototype wire-free hi-fi system from Zytronic and Pilkington uses electrically conductive glass to power components.....»»
Christmas-colored droplets hint at solutions for fog harvesting
When two water droplets merge on an inclined super-hydrophilic wire, their movement speed increases......»»
Scientists release UK roadmap for managing phosphorus—key ingredient behind all the food we eat
As phosphate fertilizer prices remain at very high levels after spiking this year, scientists are calling for urgent measures to manage phosphorus, a vital element essential for food production, but which is also behind environmental pollution in our.....»»
Pixel 7 gets 500MB update including “clear calling,” lots of bug fixes
There are 200+ security and bug fixes, Google recorder improvements, and more. Enlarge / The Pixel 7 Pro. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Ars Technica) Google is shipping its first big Android patch since the release of Android.....»»
OpenAI’s new chatbot can hallucinate a Linux shell—or calling a BBS
ChatGPT-generated command line can create virtual files, execute code, play games. Enlarge / An AI-generated illustration of an AI-hallucinated computer. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica) Over the weekend, experiment.....»»
Scientists call for action to help sunflower sea stars
Scientists along the West Coast are calling for action to help sunflower sea stars, among the largest sea stars in the world, recover from catastrophic population declines......»»
The best sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video
Is outer space calling your name? Instead of leaving Earth, you could fire up one of these excellent sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video......»»
Why China Is Still Stuck in a Zero-Covid Nightmare
Protesters are calling for China to ease restrictions most nations have already ditched. But the country faces a fraught path toward normalcy......»»
Panama confronts illegal trafficking of animals
In a tropical forest beside the Panama Canal, two black-handed spider monkeys swing about their wire enclosure, balanced by their long tails. They arrived at this government rehabilitation center after environmental authorities seized them from peopl.....»»
Six priorities to get Kenya"s curriculum back on track, or risk excluding many children from education
Kenya's education curriculum was reformed in 2017 to improve its quality—but now many Kenyans are calling for change again. Public disillusionment with the competency-based curriculum has forced a government review......»»
Elon Musk Provides A Glimpse Of The Do Everything Future Of Twitter
Elon Musk detailed some of his plans for his everything app X including encrypted DMs, longer content, video calling, paywalled videos, and more. Elon Musk detailed.....»»
How to watch HBO Max on your Mac
HBO Max is the home of big-name shows such as "Game of Thrones" and "Last Week Tonight." Here's how to watch it all on your Mac.HBO MaxHBO is known as the home of some of the biggest shows on the planet. From "The Sopranos" and "The Wire to "The Larr.....»»
Senators join calls for US TikTok ban as Biden administration considers deal
Senate Intelligence Committee chair Mark Warner warned of the dangers posed by TikTok, which has over 138 million active users in the US, calling it an "enormous threat." The Virginia Democrat backed Donald Trump's moves to prohibit the app in 2020......»»
Calling all space nerds: New documentary Good Night Oppy will give you all the feels
Ars chats with director Ryan White about recreating Mars from rover's perspective, and more......»»
Fired SpaceX employees accuse company of violating labor law
Several SpaceX employees who were fired after circulating an open letter calling out CEO Elon Musk's behavior have filed a complaint accusing the company of violating labor laws......»»
Facing Colorado River shortage, 30 urban suppliers pledge to target decorative grass
With the federal government calling for major cuts in water use to address the historic shortage on the Colorado River, the leaders of 30 agencies that supply cities from the Rocky Mountains to Southern California have signed an agreement committing.....»»
The Calling cast on what makes their new NYC cop show so special
The cast of Peacock's The Calling discusses why Avraham is such a magnetic character. Plus, they share their experience working with David E. Kelley......»»
The Calling producers on crafting a unique crime drama with David E. Kelley
Executive producers Jason Horwitch and Matthew Tinker spoke with Digital Trends about their collaboration with David E. Kelley on Peacock's The Calling......»»