Collecting a library of bee genomes
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is leading a project dubbed "Beenome100" to produce high-quality maps of the genomes of at least 100 bee species, capturing the diversity of bees in the United States, representing each of the major bee taxonomi.....»»
DNA from Stone Age chewing gum sheds light on diet, disease in Scandinavia"s ancient hunter-gatherers
Some 9,700 years ago on an autumn day, a group of people were camping on the west coast of Scandinavia. They were hunter-gatherers that had been fishing, hunting and collecting resources in the area......»»
Apple Vision Pro custom engraving offered on optical inserts from ZEISS
There’s lots of new Apple Vision Pro info out today as Apple starts collecting pre-orders in the United States. The most exciting detail? You can totally engrave your name on those optical inserts from ZEISS if you need corrective lenses with Visio.....»»
Illumina and the San Diego Zoo are sequencing koala genomes to investigate disease
Two world-class institutions that call San Diego home have joined forces on an investigation into the DNA of koalas......»»
Researchers develop an assessment system for fish health
The welfare of fish drives Dr. Beate Hoppe and her team every day. The animal keepers, scientists and veterinarians at the Leibniz Institute for Ageing Research (FLI) in Jena have spent six years meticulously collecting and evaluating data and have n.....»»
Ancient DNA Reveals Origins of Multiple Sclerosis in Europe
A huge cache of ancient genomes spanning tens of thousands of years reveals the roots of traits in modern Europeans.....»»
First prehistoric person with Turner syndrome identified from ancient DNA
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with University of Oxford, University of York and Oxford Archaeology, have developed a new technique to measure the number of chromosomes in ancient genomes more precisely, using it to identify the.....»»
More than 30 new species of bacteria discovered in patient samples
Unknown germs are a common occurrence in hospitals. Researchers at the University of Basel have spent many years collecting and analyzing them. They have identified many new species of bacteria, some of which are significant for clinical practice......»»
Apple Arcade Guide: Here’s everything available [New: Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, more]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more.....»»
Steam No Longer Works on Older Windows Versions
While the Steam app for Windows is one of the most convenient ways to access your library of games (as well as the store), it looks like the app no longer supports older versions of Windows. The post Steam No Longer Works on Older Windows Versions ap.....»»
How to stop Apple Music from adding songs you favorite to your library
The release of iOS 17.2 introduced a few great new features to Apple Music and one potentially major annoyance. Here's how to keep favorited tracks from being added to your Apple Music library.Some of Apple Music's newest features can cause some clut.....»»
Researchers release initial dataset for protist genomes project
Protists, single-celled eukaryotic organisms encompassing unicellular algae and protozoans, inhabit aquatic environments. Functioning as primary producers and oxygen generators, they play crucial roles in the carbon cycle and serve as vital sources o.....»»
How to gameshare on Xbox One
Gamesharing on Xbox One will let you share most of your digital game library with a friend. However, you'll have to give away some secure info to make it work......»»
Peach breeding research: Interspecific hybridization with almond shows minimal "genomic shock"
Interspecific hybridization is a key process in plant evolution and breeding that can lead to phenotypic changes and the formation of new species. The merging of different genomes in a hybrid often triggers a so-called "genomic shock." These alterati.....»»
Astronomers scan hundreds of stars for "anomalous transits"
Telescopes have been collecting copious amounts of data on exoplanets in recent years. One of the most common datasets tracks what are known as transits, when an exoplanet crosses in front of its host star and dims the star's light slightly as it doe.....»»
How to stop Apple Music from automatically adding ‘Favorite’ songs to your library
With the release of iOS 17.1 in October, Apple added a new “Favorites” feature for Apple Music. iOS 17.2 further expanded on this with the addition of a new “Favorites” playlist and the ability to have songs automatically added to your librar.....»»
Green hydrogen: Improving the stability of iridium catalysts with titanium oxides
Anodes for the electrolytic splitting of water are usually iridium-based materials. In order to increase the stability of the iridium catalyst, a team at HZB and a group at HI-ERN have now produced a so-called material library: a sample in which the.....»»
Simplifying the way cell proliferation is monitored in mice
Observing cell proliferation in living animals for a long period requires collecting and analyzing animal organs at multiple points in time. This cumbersome process requires an abundance of resources, including animals......»»
All upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2024 and beyond
The Xbox Series X game library is set to grow a lot in 2024 and beyond. Here's every game you have to look forward to......»»
Apple Arcade Guide: Disney Dreamlight Valley, Sonic Dream Team, and more now available
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more.....»»
All upcoming Switch games: 2024, and beyond
The Nintendo Switch is home to a superb library of games, and more are on the way. In this roundup, we'll dive into the best upcoming Switch games......»»