Dynamic twists and loops can enable DNA to modulate its function
When people think of DNA, they visualize a string-like double helix structure. In reality, the DNA double helix in cells is supercoiled and constrained into loops. This supercoiling and looping are known to influence every aspect of DNA activity, but.....»»
How can you write data to DNA without changing the base sequence?
A new method lets anyone with a kit write data to DNA with just one enzyme. Zettabytes—that’s 1021 bytes—of data are currently generated every year. All of those cat videos.....»»
iOS 18.2: How to use ChatGPT with Siri
Siri has now gained the reason and multimodal capabilities of ChatGPT. Here are the simple steps you need to take in order to enable the perk on your iPhone......»»
CRISPR-Cas10 can flood virally infected bacteria with toxic molecules, researchers discover
CRISPR-Cas9 has long been likened to a kind of genetic scissors, thanks to its ability to snip out any desired section of DNA with elegant precision......»»
How social interactions evolve in schools: Study reveals people tend to gravitate towards groups of similar sizes
A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovers how human social interactions evolve in group settings, providing a perspective on the dynamic nature of social networks. By analyzing how university students and preschool children form and.....»»
How to enable Apple Intelligence on your iPhone
How to enable Apple Intelligence on your iPhone.....»»
Android 16 might give its own spin to iPhone’s Dynamic Island alerts
The iPhone's Dynamic Island notifications are a clever idea. In Android 16, apps might pull off something similar, but slotted within the status bar......»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: tips and tricks to dominate the competition
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a return to form for the franchise, but not without its twists on the formula. These tips and tricks will give you an edge online......»»
Study: DNA corroborates “Well-man” tale from Norse saga
The "Well-man" likely had blue eyes, blond or light-brown hair, and hailed from southern Norway. A 12th-century Norse saga tells of an invading army from the south razing a castl.....»»
Study reveals the twists and turns of mammal evolution from a sprawling to upright posture
Mammals, including humans, stand out with their distinctively upright posture, a key trait that fueled their spectacular evolutionary success. Yet, the earliest known ancestors of modern mammals more resembled reptiles, with limbs stuck out to their.....»»
Researchers create dynamic polymer network material for recyclable high-sensitivity sensors
Professor Chiyoung Park of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has developed a new material poised to advance high-sensitivity recyclable sensor technology. Working in collaboration with Professor U-hyeok Choi of Inha University.....»»
The iPhone 17 Pro Max may slim down this particular feature
The Dynamic Island could get a design change, at least on one iPhone 17 model. The news comes as we're starting to hear more about next year's iPhone lineup......»»
New machine learning model quickly and accurately predicts dielectric function
Researchers Tomohito Amano and Shinji Tsuneyuki of the University of Tokyo with Tamio Yamazaki of CURIE (JSR-UTokyo Collaboration Hub) have developed a new machine learning model to predict the dielectric function of materials, rather than calculatin.....»»
A much faster way to encode DNA with usable digital data
An international team of molecular biologists, computer scientists and physicists has found a way to encode useable digital data onto DNA strands 350 times faster than current approaches. In their study, published in the journal Nature, the group use.....»»
How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android
To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering threats. Safe Browsing scans and evaluates website.....»»
Molecular insights into the dynamic dance of nanoplastics and natural organic matter
Nanoplastics, emerging as persistent environmental pollutants, pose significant threats due to their durability and wide distribution in water bodies. Their interactions with natural organic matter are critical, influencing pollutant retention, micro.....»»
Ford Bronco sales slide unconcerning to dealers after 2 years of markups
U.S. sales of the Bronco SUV are down 16 percent this year, but dealers and analysts say it's a function of supply and demand finally normalizing. Accessories and other add-ons remain lucrative......»»
Through the looking glass: A cross-chiral reaction challenges our definition of life
Just like your left and right hand exist as mirror images of each other, many biological molecules have their own form of left- and right-handedness, called chirality. Our DNA, for example, is made of right-handed chiral molecules which combine to fo.....»»
The new iOS 18.1 build for AirPods Pro 2 has this firmware number
Apple is preparing major new software updates for release next week. One of them will be new firmware for that enable key iOS 18.1 features related to hearing health. Here’s the build number to look out for as you await the AirPods update. mor.....»»
Fastly DDoS Protection blocks malicious traffic
Fastly released Fastly DDoS Protection to provide automatic protection from Layer 7 and other application-level DDoS attacks. With a click of a button, organizations can enable Fastly DDoS Protection to automatically shield their applications and API.....»»
Qualcomm unveils powerful automotive chips that enable greater AI, ADAS capabilities
Qualcomm unveiled more powerful versions of its automated driving and digital cockpit platforms, delivering computing and AI performance several times greater than before......»»