Discovery of egg"s immune-like attack on sperm mitochondria may aid fertility
Within minutes of fertilization, the egg of a fruit fly becomes a scene from the battle of the sexes. The egg attacks and destroys the cellular "power plants" (mitochondria) from the sperm that had fertilized it, so that only its own mitochondria rem.....»»
Airborne microplastics aid in cloud formation
It turns out microplastics have an effect on the weather and climate. Clouds form when water vapor—an invisible gas in the atmosphere—sticks to tiny floating particles, such.....»»
Oldest depictions of fishing discovered in Ice Age art: Camp site reveals 15,800-year-old engravings of fish trapping
The Ice Age camp site of Gönnersdorf on the banks of the Rhine has revealed a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on early fishing practices. New imaging methods have allowed researchers to see intricate engravings of fish on ancient schis.....»»
Mighty radio bursts linked to massive galaxies: New clues about how magnetars form
Since their discovery in 2007, fast radio bursts—extremely energetic pulses of radio-frequency light—have lit up the sky repeatedly, leading astronomers on a chase to uncover their origins. Currently, confirmed fast radio bursts, or FRBs, number.....»»
How to take the AirPods Pro 2 hearing test
If you own a pair of AirPods Pro 2, you can now use your earbuds to test your hearing. They also work as a hearing aid......»»
Creek survey uncovers bacteriophages that could combat superbugs
A survey of a waterway on Wurundjeri land has led to the discovery of new viruses that kill the superbug Klebsiella......»»
First tests of oral anthrax vaccine are successful in white-tailed deer
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are closer to developing an oral vaccine for anthrax, thanks to a recent study showing an immune response in white-tailed deer......»»
Burial chamber and grave goods of ancient Egyptian priestess discovered in Asyut
An international team of archaeologists led by Professor Jochem Kahl from Freie Universität Berlin has made an incredible discovery in the necropolis of Asyut, Egypt. Researchers discovered the burial chamber of the ancient Egyptian priestess Idy, d.....»»
Cells have more mini "organs" than once thought—these rogue organelles challenge biology"s fundamentals
Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably learned about organelles, those little "organs" inside cells that form compartments with individual functions. For example, mitochondria produce energy, lysosomes recycle wa.....»»
Cracking the code to copper"s fiery origins
An international study, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, has unveiled new pathways to future copper deposits by cracking the code to the metal's origins, a discovery that could reshape the future of copper mining and he.....»»
Beware of phishing emails delivering backdoored Linux VMs!
Unknown attackers are trying to trick Windows users into spinning up a custom Linux virtual machine (VM) with a pre-configured backdoor, Securonix researchers have discovered. The campaign The attack began with a phishing email, they believe, but the.....»»
Women"s education influences fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa, forecasting model finds
New research reveals a strong link between higher female education and lower fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Educated women are driving a shift toward smaller families and even influencing less educated peers. This new forecasting model offers.....»»
BigID DSPM Starter App enhances data security posture for Snowflake customers
BigID launched Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Starter App, built natively in Snowflake and using the Snowflake Native App Framework. BigID’s DSPM Starter App will be available via Snowflake Marketplace and provide rapid data discovery.....»»
Hundreds of code libraries posted to NPM try to install malware on dev machines
These are not the the developer tools you think they are. An ongoing attack is uploading hundreds of malicious packages to the open source node package manager (NPM) repository in.....»»
Bacteria discovery could accelerate mosquito control schemes
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they're exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programs......»»
Multi-layered site in Tajikistan"s Zeravshan Valley uncovered, offering new insights into human expansion
In an important discovery, archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan have uncovered a multi-layered archaeological site in the Zeravshan Valley, central Tajikistan, shedding rare light o.....»»
Police, schools respond to parents’ attack on daughter near Timberline High School
Police, schools respond to parents’ attack on daughter near Timberline High School.....»»
Spotify vs. Pandora: which streaming service should you choose?
Spotify vs. Pandora -- which music streaming platform is best for you? From visual interface to music discovery features, we'll help you weigh these two giants......»»
The Quantum Geometry That Exists Outside of Space and Time
A decade after the discovery of the “amplituhedron,” physicists have excavated more of the timeless geometry underlying the standard picture of how particles move......»»
Watch out - OpenAI is being spoofed as part of a major phishing attack
OpenAI impersonators are targeting businesses worldwide, experts warn......»»
Week in review: Windows Themes spoofing bug “returns”, employees phished via Microsoft Teams
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attack.....»»