Detective work inside plant cells finds a key piece of the C4 photosynthesis puzzle
An impressive body of evidence published this week reveals the answer to a mystery that has puzzled plant scientists for more than 30 years: the role of the molecule suberin in the leaves of some of our most productive crops. This discovery could be.....»»
Composition of gut microbiota could influence decision-making
The way we make decisions in a social context can be explained by psychological, social, and political factors. But what if other forces were at work? Hilke Plassmann and her colleagues from the Paris Brain Institute and the University of Bonn show t.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, May 18
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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, May 18
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, May 18
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Honda"s fuel cell truck technology is ready for work
The Japanese automaker will demonstrate its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck concept to showcase the viability of its clean technology in long-haul applications......»»
Mercedes workers turn down UAW
About 56% of Mercedes plant workers in Alabama voted against joining the union......»»
Study reveals how a sugar-sensing protein acts as a "machine" to switch plant growth—and oil production—on and off
Proteins are molecular machines, with flexible pieces and moving parts. Understanding how these parts move helps scientists unravel the function a protein plays in living things—and potentially how to change its effects. Biochemists at the U.S. Dep.....»»
The 5 best things you can do with Copilot Pro right now
Copilot Pro has many fascinating features integrated into its Microsoft 365 suite. Here's how they work......»»
How to use RetroArch to play retro games on iPhone and iPad
With the RetroArch app for iPhone and iPad, you can now play your favorite legacy games on the go — but it takes some work and configuration. Here's how to do it.Enjoy your favorite legacy games on the go with RetroArchRetroArch is an open-source,.....»»
How to port any N64 game to the PC in record time
"Static recompilation" is "the difference between weeks of work and years of work." Enlarge / "N-tel (64) Inside" (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) In recent years, we've reported on multiple efforts to reverse-engi.....»»
For sale: unique piece of land in strategic Arctic archipelago
The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, May 17
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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, May 17
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, May 17
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Study finds saying "please" may not be so polite in everyday requests
By kindergarten age, most children have been taught that "please" is a magic word. "Please" is an expression of politeness that shows courtesy and respect, turning a potential demand into a request that will—poof!—magically be granted......»»
Sea otter study finds tool use allows access to larger prey, reduces tooth damage
Sea otters are one of the few animals that use tools to access their food, and a new study has found that individual sea otters that use tools—most of whom are female—are able to eat larger prey and reduce tooth damage when their preferred prey b.....»»
Stiffness and viscosity of cells found to differ in cancer and other diseases
During illness, the stiffness or viscosity of cells can change. Tom Evers demonstrated this by measuring such properties of human immune cells for the first time. "The stiffness of certain cells could be a way to make a diagnosis," Evers said......»»
AI can help researchers understand what viruses are up to in the oceans and in your gut
Viruses are a mysterious and poorly understood force in microbial ecosystems. Researchers know they can infect, kill and manipulate human and bacterial cells in nearly every environment, from the oceans to your gut. But scientists don't yet have a fu.....»»
Allyship is essential to new mothers returning to work, says study
Returning to work after parental leave can be one of the most challenging experiences for any parents, especially mothers, to navigate. Fortunately, there are simple, kind and thoughtful ways in which organizational members—regardless of formal sta.....»»
Stop wasting time: Clean tough spaces easily with Tineco FLOOR ONE Stretch S6
Tineco No one likes to clean. Everyone loves having a fresh, clean living space, but the work behind it, not as much. So, if there’s any way to make that work less burdensome and inconvenient, most of us will take the help, and understandably s.....»»