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Discovery of oldest 3D-preserved microorganisms

For the first time ever, researchers have been able to study the form of microorganisms from the early days of evolution some 1.5 billion years ago. These microorganisms are of exceptional importance for our understanding of the development of early.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 24th, 2023

How vegetation could impact the climate of exoplanets

The term "habitable zone" is a broad definition that serves a purpose in our age of exoplanet discovery. But the more we learn about exoplanets, the more we need a more nuanced definition of habitable......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

New discovery of how bacteria navigate their environment could change how we treat infection

Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a new sensory capability in bacteria which could transform treatments for bacterial infections......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Tesla readies robotaxi reveal at California Warner Bros. studio, report says

Tesla is targeting a reveal of its robotaxi at Warner Bros. Discovery's movie studio in the Los Angeles area, sources told Bloomberg......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal climate history—and how viruses adapt to climate change

As humans alter the planet's climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth's history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature's freezers, archiving detailed recor.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 1st, 2024

Study combines data and molecular simulations to accelerate drug discovery

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children's Hospital have found a new method to increase both speed and success rates in drug discovery......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

Uncovering the secret communication of marmoset monkeys: They have names

A new study from Hebrew University reveals that marmoset monkeys use specific calls, known as "phee-calls," to name each other, a behavior previously known to exist only in humans, dolphins, and elephants. This discovery highlights the complexity of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Tuberculosis under the sea: A marine sponge microbe provides insights into the bacterium"s evolution

The surprising discovery of a bacterium in a marine sponge from the Great Barrier Reef with striking similarity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the pathogen responsible for tuberculosis (TB), could unlock and inform future TB research and treatment st.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Neutron scattering instrument represents a new dawn for AI-powered atomic-scale 3D imaging

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory added a new neutron scattering instrument to its powerhouse of discovery at the Spallation Neutron Source, charting new territory for neutron imaging through artificial intelligence. In July, D.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Is Terraria cross-platform?

As one of the oldest and greatest survival crafting games on PC and console, has Terraria kept up with the times and allowed for full cross-platform support?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Scientists discover how starfish get "legless"

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have made a discovery about how starfish manage to survive predatory attacks by shedding their own limbs. The team has identified a neurohormone responsible for triggering this remarkable feat of self-pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

RISCPoint RADAR provides real-time vulnerability detection across multiple attack surfaces

RISCPoint Advisory Group launched RADAR, an all-in-one cybersecurity platform. Combining continuous threat discovery with expert-led Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), RADAR represents a significant leap forward in proactive security and risk.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

DNA replication in early embryos differs from previous assumptions, study shows

A new discovery by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics (BDR) in Japan upends decades of assumptions regarding DNA replication. Led by Ichiro Hiratani and colleagues, the experiments published August 28 in Nature show that DNA repl.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Discovery explains the chemistry behind the cell"s energy molecule

An international research team led by Professor Magnus Wolf-Watz at Umeå University has discovered how the magnesium atom directs the chemistry that catalyzes the production of the energy molecule ATP in a cell. The study is published in the journal.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Towards a large materials model for AI-driven materials discovery

Following the success of large language models, the concept of large materials models as deep-learning computational models for materials design has attracted great interest. Nevertheless, the task of acquiring large materials models appears to be qu.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 27th, 2024

Discovery of a hidden epigenetic clock in mitochondria reveals a "lifespan limit line"

Building on their work on epigenetics of aging and transposable elements, researchers Dr. Ádám Sturm and Dr. Tibor Vellai from Eötvös Loránd University have made another advance in understanding the molecular mechanisms of aging. Their latest st.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Locked in a glacier: Virus adaptations to extreme weather provide climate change insights

Ancient viruses preserved in glacial ice hold valuable information about changes in Earth's climate, a new study suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Unveiling glycoRNAs: New study proves they do exist

In a groundbreaking exploration of cell surface biology, Ryan Flynn has uncovered a surprising role for RNA outside the confines of the cell. Flynn's research, which focuses on the biology of cell surface RNA, led to the discovery that certain RNAs a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

MeerKAT observations detect a mysterious faint radio ring

An international team of astronomers reports a serendipitous discovery of a new radio ring toward the Galactic center. The newfound object is relatively faint and its true nature is yet unknown. The finding was reported in a research paper forthcomin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

AI accelerates discovery of next-gen polymers

Nylon, Teflon, Kevlar. These are just a few familiar polymers—large-molecule chemical compounds—that have changed the world. From Teflon-coated frying pans to 3D printing, polymers are vital to creating the systems that make the world function be.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Unveiling the intricate and subtle dance of proteins: Understanding how parasites disarm host defenses

Pathogens hijack host cell functions by expressing or secreting effector proteins, creating environments conducive to their survival and reproduction. These pathogenic microorganisms—including eukaryotic parasites, prokaryotic bacteria, and viruses.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024