Double calixarenes bind neuromuscular blockers
Under anesthesia, patients are often given muscle-relaxing neuromuscular blockers to make intubations easier and reduce the skeletal muscle tone during surgery. Using a drug to remove the blocking agent after the operation improves patient recovery a.....»»
CFPB: U.S. Auto Sales loan servicer cost customers millions, mistakenly disabled vehicles
The CFPB on Wednesday sued U.S. Auto Sales' USASF Servicing, alleging the buy-here, pay-here loan servicer double billed collateral protection insurance, failed to refund unneeded GAP payments and incorrectly repoed or triggered kill switches on borr.....»»
Apple execs tout Mac success following Intel transition but warn of Q4 double-digit drop in revenue
Even though Mac revenue took a slide in Apple’s Q3 2023 earnings, CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri said the business is stronger than ever. Notably, Apple’s comments come as Apple completed its full transition to Apple Silicon during the quarter.....»»
Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions as active devices are double that
We’ve been seeing Apple regularly tally a new services records as its reported quarterly earnings over recent years. Now the company has achieved a major milestone, more than 1 billion paid subscriptions, fueling another all-time services revenue r.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro cameras may have double the low-light sensitivity [Video]
While all four iPhone 15 models are expected to get the 48MP stacked sensor tech used in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, next year’s iPhone 16 Pro cameras may again pull ahead of the base and Plus models. A new supply chain report today isn’t s.....»»
Deep learning for new protein design
The key to understanding proteins—such as those that govern cancer, COVID-19, and other diseases—is quite simple: Identify their chemical structure and find which other proteins can bind to them. But there's a catch......»»
Patchwork of Wnt signaling ligands and receptors pattern the wings of butterflies, researchers discover
Wnt signaling is a well-known mode of cell-to-cell communication in multicellular biological organisms. It involves the secretion of small Wnt glycoproteins, by signaling cells, that bind to receptor proteins in the membrane of receiving cells. This.....»»
UAW to seek "most audacious and ambitious" contract in decades, Fain says
The union will be seeking double-digit wage gains, restoration of pensions for all workers and better benefits for retirees, among other demands. UAW President Shawn Fain also said he plans to push for a shorter 32-hour work week......»»
Astronomers discover five Green Pea galaxies with double-peaked emission lines
Astronomers from Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and their collaborators have found five Green Pea (GP) galaxies with double-peaked narrow lines among nearly 1,550 GP galaxies. These objects may originate f.....»»
Q2 new-car gross profits drop for 6 public auto dealers
Five of the six major publicly traded franchised dealership groups described double-digit percentage declines on new-car gross profits in the second quarter as inventories grew and rising interest rates cut into shoppers' buying power......»»
Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon......»»
Red algae proteins grafted into tobacco double plant growth
A Cornell researcher and her colleagues have solved one key piece of the molecular puzzle needed to dramatically improve plant productivity and increase carbon sequestration: They have successfully transferred key regions of a highly efficient red al.....»»
Can AI Replace Actors? Here"s How Digital Double Tech Works
Motion capture and detailed face scans allow TV and film production teams to replicate a performer’s likeness. Generative AI is making the process faster and easier.....»»
It’s Barbenheimer time: The best double feature movies like Barbie and Oppenheimer
The pop culture phenomenon known as Barbenheimer is here. To celebrate, DT has compiled a list of wildly different movies that were released on the same day......»»
New enzyme unlocks potential for health-promoting compounds in sorghum
Stilbenes are natural compounds found in various plants that have shown potential health benefits for humans, with a unique chemical structure consisting of two aromatic rings linked by a double bond. While resveratrol, found in grapes and red wine,.....»»
‘World’s largest sundial’ to double as green energy provider
Houston’s next piece of public art is being described as the world's largest sundial and will also produce solar power for the local community......»»
German union calls for better staffing at Tesla plant amid expansion plans
Tesla is cutting staff even as it plans to double annual production capacity at its European plant near Berlin to 1 million cars......»»
This star shredded its companion to create a stunning double-lobed nebula
Nebulae are some of the most beautiful structures to be found in space. A new image from the Gemini South telescope shows an usual double-lobed nebula......»»
Rare, double-lobe nebula resembles overflowing cosmic "jug"
The glowing nebula IC 2220, nicknamed the Toby Jug Nebula owing to its resemblance to an old English drinking vessel, is a rare astronomical find. This reflection nebula, located about 1200 light-years away in the direction of the constellation Carin.....»»
Double-stranded DNA donor with novel structure boosts gene knock-in efficiency
A research group led by Prof. Liang Haojun and researcher Bao Jianqiang from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) proposed a novel functional double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) donor that greatly enhances the efficiency of gene knock-in......»»
Double Dragon Gaiden isn’t easy nostalgia bait. It’s a full-on retro reinvention
Double Dragon Gaiden doesn't just go for easy retro nostalgia. It reinvents the Double Dragon formula in a creative way that we're already loving......»»