Examining the odd locomotion of microswimmers
Being odd can be a good thing, particularly when you are a microscopic cellular organism trying to go places......»»
Apple’s Macs have long escaped ransomware, but that may be changing
Malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Security researchers are examining newly discovered Mac ransomware samples from the notorious gang LockBit,.....»»
Examining early grain development in bread wheat
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a pivotal staple food crop, providing about 20% of calories consumed by humans. Grain weight is one of the three factors of wheat yield, and also the key index of wheat breeding for high yield. During grain devel.....»»
Examining how shape and chirality affects luminous molecules
They flash as a warning, glow red on standby mode, and light up your dinner table; light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have become indispensable in our daily lives. Somewhat less well-known, but just as ubiquitous, are organic light-emitting diodes, or OLED.....»»
Examining the risk of fatal collisions between vehicles and spotted hyenas in the Serengeti
The Serengeti in Tanzania is home to large populations of wildlife species, including spotted hyenas (Crocuta ocaliz). While many human activities are prohibited in the national park, driving is allowed in and through the protected area. Using a 34-y.....»»
Online harassment in majority contexts: Examining harms and remedies across countries
Online insults and disrespect are perceived as more harmful by individuals outside the United States, especially when the content damages family reputation, according to a University of Michigan study......»»
How distrust harms society: Examining the common core of populist and conspiracy mentalities
Populists and adherents of conspiracy theories have something in common: According to a new publication by Isabel Thielmann and Benjamin Hilbig, both have a high tendency for distrust. To arrive at this finding, Isabel Thielmann (a researcher at the.....»»
Examining emotional intelligence in the context of virtual teams
Research from a team in India published in the International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management looks at the notion of "emotional intelligence" in the context of virtual teams. While it demonstrates an obvious relationship, the literatur.....»»
An experimental method for examining ultra-light dark matter using millimeter-wave sensing
There may have been more than one way to bring the biblical Goliath down, but David chose to attack using a small stone with a slingshot......»»
Examining the state of suborbital space science
Think there's nothing to learn through suborbital flight and that space science is only done in orbit? Think again......»»
Self-poisoning for self-preservation—examining the function of Streptomyces nano-syringes
A novel role for molecular nano-syringes found in the antibiotic-producing bacteria Streptomyces has been revealed......»»
Examining young Australians" experiences of identity abuse in family violence
A new Monash University report examines young Victorians' experiences of identity abuse in the context of family violence and finds it often occurs alongside other forms of abuse......»»
The new normal already? Examining the changing probability of a summer-like fall
In October 2021, South Korea experienced a heatwave of an unprecedented magnitude. During the first half of the month, the average temperature was recorded at 19.9 °C, marking a 3.9 °C increase above normal. This event was unparalleled, anticipated.....»»
Examining how digitalization excludes older adults
Technology developments mean that older adults are increasingly at risk of digital exclusion. Moreover, it is more difficult for them to make use of the possibilities offered by technology in countries like Sweden, where the degree of digitalization.....»»
Cells avoid multitasking: Examining the cause of metabolic oscillations that lead up to cell division
Textbooks will tell you that in dividing cells, the production of new DNA peaks during the S-phase, while production of other macromolecules, such as proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides, continues at more or less the same level......»»
Steve Jobs Archive shares a special photo memory of the late Apple co-founder with the Mac in 1984
Steve Jobs would have turned 68 years old today. The recently announced Steve Jobs Archive has shared a special snapshot in time of the late Apple co-founder and the Macintosh to mark the date. In the photo, Steve Jobs is seen closely examining a pe.....»»
Science can prevent extinctions for species on the brink of death
New research examining the perilous state of dying species calls for urgent international conservation efforts to develop unified management plans that could help plants and animals return from the brink of extinction......»»
Examining heat transfer in granular materials
Granular materials contain large numbers of small, discrete particles, which collectively behave like uniform media. Their thermal conductivity is crucial to understanding their overall behavior—but so far, researchers haven't considered how this v.....»»
Examining how bacteria manipulates the immune response to spread unnoticed
Bacterial toxins have always been seen as dangerous molecules—but may also act as negotiators between bacteria and the host immune response to enable long-term infection. Anna Bergonzini, at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University,.....»»
Examining asphalt volcanoes" natural communities
Santa Barbara Channel's natural oil seeps are a beach-goer's bane, flecking the shores with blobs of tar. But the leaking petroleum also creates fascinating geologic and biologic features. About 10 miles off the coast of Santa Barbara, several jet-bl.....»»
Examining the chemicals involved in insect mating
It's almost Valentine's Day, and love is in the air. Or in the waxy coating on your skin, if you are a vinegar fly. That's where flies encounter pheromones that play an important role in regulating sexual attraction......»»