Deciphering the fragrance code: High-quality sequencing and analysis of the "XiangQingCai" (XQC) genome
'Vanilla' (XQC, brassica variety chinensis), a Brassica rapa subspecies chinensis, is a vital vegetable crop in the Brassicaceae family, renowned for its intense volatile fragrance. Despite the significant progress that has been made in understanding.....»»
Life in water and mud: Colombians fed up with constant flooding
The Berrio family moves around their home on raised planks, upon which their beds and furniture have been raised, to avoid the knee-high, murky waters that have invaded their modest brick house......»»
Marvel might split Avengers: Secret Wars into two movies
Marvel is currently in the process of improving the quality of MCU movies and Disney Plus shows under the supervision of not just Kevin Feige … The post Marvel might split Avengers: Secret Wars into two movies appeared first on BGR......»»
Why Do We Sing? New Analysis of Folk Songs Finds Similarities around the World
Across the globe, singing traditions are vast and varied. Their commonalities may help explain how music evolved.....»»
Affinity apps updated for the first time since acquisition by Canva
The popular Affinity suite of image editing and design apps has just received another major update with new features such as a QR Code Tool. This is the first update to Affinity apps since Serif was acquired by Canva in a multi-million dollar deal......»»
Persistent gender imbalances in UK political candidate selections: A call for systemic reform
In a comprehensive analysis by Dr. Sofía Collignon, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics at Queen Mary University of London, new light has been shed on the persistent gender disparities in the selection of parliamentary candidates by the U.K.'s C.....»»
3D-MAT, a thermal protection material for the Artemis Generation
The 3-Dimensional Multifunctional Ablative Thermal Protection System (3D-MAT) is a thermal protection material developed as a critical component of Orion, NASA's newest spacecraft built for human deep space missions. It is able to maintain a high lev.....»»
Epigenetic insights: How hybrid poplar regenerates shoots
Understanding plant regeneration at the molecular level is pivotal for advancements in genetic transformation and genome editing. Previous studies have underscored the importance of DNA methylation in model organisms, yet the specific mechanisms in w.....»»
Big brands are "failing to curb plastic sachet use"
Small plastic sachets commonly used in low- and middle-income countries must be phased out and packaging reuse systems promoted, urge campaigners and waste pickers, as new analysis reveals major corporations have failed to curb their use......»»
Free Stellar Blade update adds boss rush mode and eye-raising outfits
Shift Up released a Stellar Blade update today that brings a Boss Challenge mode, some quality-of-life tweaks, and new outfits......»»
Scientists develop technique to analyze RNA structures in ultra-high definition
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a technique to analyze the atomic-level structure of RNA molecules with exceptional precision and speed, and are the first in the world to use the method to examine structural changes in RNA w.....»»
Ambitious targets are needed to end ocean plastic pollution by 2100, analysis finds
A collaboration between researchers at Imperial College London and GNS Science, suggests that reducing plastic pollution by 5% per year would stabilize the level of microplastics—plastics less than 5 mm in length—in the surface oceans......»»
Researchers reconstruct genome of extinct species of flightless bird that once roamed the islands of New Zealand
A team of evolutionary biologists at Harvard University, working with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence, East Carolina University, Osaka University and the University of Toronto, has reconstructed the genome of an e.....»»
Deciphering how crystals form in non-classical ways
Soft and organic crystals are a diverse group of materials with connections to biological, environmental, and industrial processes with a wide range of applications, from pharmaceuticals to flexible electronics. Understanding the details of their cry.....»»
New jobs in doubt as Ford and GM change plans for massive Michigan EV factories
Delays and fewer jobs have become recurring themes for high-profile automotive projects in Michigan, which has bet billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded incentives on the EV transition......»»
Canon imageClass MF654cdw review: a low-cost, high-quality color laser printer
Canon's imageClass MF654cdw is a high-quality color laser printer at a budget price, so we checked what tradeoffs were made to make it so affordable......»»
Man with loaded rifle arrested at Charlotte high school
Man with loaded rifle arrested at Charlotte high school.....»»
Analysis-Nvidia"s split of soaring stock could boost retail investor appeal, Dow chances
Analysis-Nvidia"s split of soaring stock could boost retail investor appeal, Dow chances.....»»
Study identifies high-performance alternative to conventional ferroelectrics
Lighting a gas grill, getting an ultrasound, using an ultrasonic toothbrush—these actions involve the use of materials that can translate an electric voltage into a change in shape and vice versa......»»
Welcome to the Ultra era, where Apple is making iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads more luxury than ever
There is a trend emerging at Apple, and it’s one that could do serious damage to your Apple Card balance. Apple has long held a reputation for making premium products—both in quality and price. The iPhone is more expensive than most Android ph.....»»
2024 sees continued increase in ransomware activity
In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Bell, Threat Intelligence Manager at Corvus Insurance, discusses how ransomware will continue to grow in 2024. In January, Corvus reported that global ransomware attacks in 2023 set a record high, surpassing 2022.....»»