Does studying abroad delay graduation?
Studying abroad in college can be a glamorous, once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity......»»
Caller ID of the sea: Novel method of simultaneous acoustic tagging provides insight into whale communication
For researchers studying the acoustic behavior of whales, distinguishing which animal is vocalizing is like a teacher trying to figure out which student responded first when the entire class is calling out the answer. This is because many of the tech.....»»
Improving root senescence recognition with a new semantic segmentation model
Roots play a vital role in plant health, adapting to environmental changes and indicating crop growth. However, studying root senescence is challenging due to difficulties in obtaining clear in situ root images. Traditional methods are limited, and w.....»»
Planetary geophysics: What is it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today has examined the importance of studying impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar physics, comets, and planetary atmospheres, and how these intriguing scientific disciplines can help scientists and the public.....»»
If you"re reliant on Java, you shouldn"t update to macOS Sonoma 14.4 yet
A bug in the release version of macOS Sonoma 14.4 causes Java processes to terminate unexpectedly, so Mac users who need to run Java should delay updating.The new issue is affecting all versions of Java from version 8 on up, including current early a.....»»
Apple"s iMac 24-inch plunges to $849.99 at Best Buy today only
Best Buy has issued $450 to $600 price drops on Apple's M1 iMac 24-inch, delivering the lowest prices on record for the closeout models. The flash sale ends tonight, though, so don't delay.Pick up the M1 iMac 24-inch for $849.99 at Best Buy, a discou.....»»
Oracle advises users delay Sonoma update due to Java issue
A bug in the release version of macOS Sonoma 14.4 causes Java processes to terminate unexpectedly, so Mac users who need to run Java should delay updating.The new issue is affecting all versions of Java from version 8 on up, including current early a.....»»
VW to stay course on EVs in U.S.; studying hybrids
The head of VW Group of America echoed comments made by VW Group's CEO regarding EVs......»»
New research on their metabolism helps conserve endangered beluga whales in Alaska
New data provided by studying the beluga whales at Georgia Aquarium helps close a key information gap about how much food these whales need to thrive. The information will inform important management decisions for their counterparts in Alaska's Cook.....»»
Research examines the role of sex and violence in Peruvian military culture
An article and book by Professor Jelke Boesten and co-author Peruvian anthropologist Lurgio Gavilán have received awards from the Latin American Studies Association, the largest professional organization for those studying Latin America. Jelke Boest.....»»
Virtual tool for studying gene function aims to reduce number of animals used for genetic testing
Researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have developed a new virtual tool that will allow scientists to study the function of genes more efficiently and hopefully reduce the number of anima.....»»
Male roundworms are picky when choosing a mate, new research finds
A piece of rotting fruit is likely covered in hundreds if not thousands of microscopic roundworms, including C. elegans—a popular experimental model system for studying neurogenetics. With a lifespan of only a few weeks, C. elegans must reproduce q.....»»
Ikea Matter hub, SwitchBot Lock Pro, & Mila air purifier on the HomeKit Insider podcast
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts touch on lots of new smart home news and product releases before going hands-on with a new air purifier.HomeKit Insider PodcastAfter a lengthy delay, Ikea is finally adding Matter support to its Dirigera.....»»
NASA, Boeing delay Starliner’s first crewed flight again
NASA and Boeing have pushed the target launch date for the first crewed test flight of the Starliner spacecraft from April to May......»»
Audi, Porsche begin releasing vehicles to U.S. dealers after customs delay at ports
VW Group is replacing a part allegedly built using forced labor, a violation of U.S. trade laws, and plans to complete deliveries of impacted vehicles by the end of March......»»
Natural tech for "dimming" genes brings transformative potential to agriculture
Until the 1992 advent of a tomato that could delay softening, the fruit was picked green to withstand shipping. The delayed-softening trait was an example of the gene-silencing technique RNA interference, RNAi, before the underlying mechanism was und.....»»
Studying the relationships among cancer-promoting proteins
Researchers from the Bhogaraju Group at EMBL Grenoble have gained new insights into how a cancer-relevant family of proteins bind their targets. The results of the study, published in The EMBO Journal, could potentially help in the development of dru.....»»
Revolutionizing urban landscapes: The eco-metropolis model
The concept of the metropolitan area is pivotal in studying innovation economics and ecological conservation. Recent scholarly perspectives challenge the traditional view of urban development as merely spatial expansion. Instead, they highlight the r.....»»
Night-shining cloud mission ends; yields high science results for NASA
After 16 years studying Earth's highest clouds for the benefit of humanity—polar mesospheric clouds—from its orbit some 350 miles above the ground, NASA's Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere, or AIM, mission has come to an end......»»
Rocket Report: Astra warns of “imminent” bankruptcy; Falcon Heavy launch delay
"We’ve worked through a number of issues that delayed the launch from last summer." Enlarge / Static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket that will launch the Crew 8 mission in early March. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edit.....»»
Similar genetic elements underlie vocal learning in mammals
The vocalizations of humans, bats, whales, seals and songbirds vastly differ from each other. Humans and birds, for example, are separated by some 300 million years of evolution. But scientists studying how these animals learn to "speak" have time an.....»»