Cultivated meat production costs could fall significantly: Bovine muscle engineered to produce their own growth signals
Cellular agriculture—the production of meat from cells grown in bioreactors rather than harvested from farm animals—is taking leaps in technology that are making it a more viable option for the food industry. One such leap has now been made at th.....»»
Targeting friends to induce social contagion can benefit the world, says new research
A new study co-authored by Yale sociologist Nicholas A. Christakis demonstrates that tapping into the dynamics of friendship significantly improves the possibility that a community will adopt public health and other interventions aimed at improved hu.....»»
Scent sells—but the right picture titillates both eyes and nose, research finds
Scented products with relevant images on their packaging and branding, such as flowers or fruit, are more attractive to potential customers and score better in produce evaluations, new research confirms......»»
Research explores energy and land-use practices on US golf courses
In 2018, golf was estimated to contribute significantly to the US economy, generating $84 billion, supporting 2 million jobs, and providing $59 billion in compensation. Given its prominence, golf holds a valuable position within US culture. However,.....»»
Apple’s Q2 2024 earnings reveal a drop in iPhone, iPad sales
Services growth looked rosy as Apple's hardware revenue in China slowed. Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty) Apple's earnings report for the second quarter of the co.....»»
Apple vastly expands Figma support with new set of design templates
Apple today has added nine new design templates to its collection of Figma resources, significantly increasing the number of resources available for Figma users. Previously the available resources focused solely on key operating systems like iOS.....»»
Apple will bring sideloading and other EU-mandated changes to iPadOS this fall
Company also updates fee policy for devs who don't use Apple's App Store. Enlarge (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Starting in March with the release of iOS 17.4, iPhones in the European Union have been subject to the EU's Di.....»»
Studies assess feasibility of aquaculture wastewater treatment methods
Aquaculture production operations that help feed the world's growing population also generate polluted wastewater that harms the environment. Four studies published by Purdue University scientists since last May document the feasibility of previously.....»»
Scientists" new approach in fight against counterfeit alcohol spirits
In the shadowy world of counterfeit alcoholic spirit production, where profits soar and brands are exploited, the true extent of this illegal market remains shrouded......»»
Developing a tech platform for fast, robust series production of nanoparticles
Nucleic acid-based medications such as mRNA vaccines offer tremendous potential for medicine and are opening up new therapeutic approaches. These active ingredients must be enclosed inside nanoparticles to ensure that they get to where they are neede.....»»
Chemists use new approach in the synthesis of complex natural substances
They are found as fragrances in cosmetics or as flavorings in food, and form the basis of new medications: Terpenes are natural substances that occur in plants, insects and sea sponges. They are difficult to produce synthetically. However, chemists a.....»»
Intercropping viable for optimizing vegetable production on Mars
A group of crop systems analysts at Wageningen University and Research, in the Netherlands, has found evidence that intercropping on Mars could be a viable option for optimizing vegetable production......»»
The 2024 Acura ZDX Type-S: This electric SUV feels polished but heavy
It's a badge-engineered Ultium EV, but Acura is responsible for all the software. Enlarge / When fitted with the optional carbon-fiber appearance pack, the ZDX manages to give off station wagon vibes. But others thought it looked.....»»
Bose has a bigger Bluetooth speaker to power your next pool party
Bose takes its popular SoundLink Flex and adds more muscle, as well as stereo sound, to create the SoundLink Max......»»
Stellantis hires engineers in Brazil, India for $53,000 a year to save costs
Stellantis is pursuing an aggressive cost-cutting program and is said to want to have roughly two-thirds of the company’s engineers in lower-cost countries over the longer term......»»
Climate is one culprit in growth and spread of dust in Middle East
Climate change is transforming dust storms—a natural phenomenon in the Middle East—into a more frequent and widespread threat to health and economies throughout the region, a new study shows......»»
Apple is deepening ties with China even as it boosts suppliers globally
Despite its well-publicized moves to cut its dependence on China as its main supplier, Apple has also been increasing the number of firms it works with for production with in the region.Tim Cook visits Luxshare factory in 2017. Source: AppleBy Januar.....»»
Dropbox says attackers accessed customer and MFA info, API keys
File hosting service Dropbox has confirmed that attackers have breached the Dropbox Sign production environment and accessed customer personal and authentication information. “From a technical perspective, Dropbox Sign’s infrastructure is lar.....»»
2024 Apple Watch Rumors Take Another Turn
If you’re planning to buy a new Apple Watch this fall, you may have an additional option to pick from if the latest intel from a well-known analyst is accurate. Up until today, it looked like the 2024 Apple Watch lineup would include two update.....»»
Sourdough under the microscope reveals microbes cultivated over generations
Sourdough is the oldest kind of leavened bread in recorded history, and people have been eating it for thousands of years. The components of creating a sourdough starter are very simple—flour and water. Mixing them produces a live culture where yea.....»»
Tesla Supercharger growth to slow, CEO Elon Musk says, after mass layoffs
"Tesla still plans to grow the Supercharger network, just at a slower pace for new locations," Musk said, following media reports that the automaker slashed its team dedicated to the charging network......»»