Extensive sequence divergence found between reference genomes of two zebrafish strains
Tuebingen and AB are the two most common laboratory zebrafish strains. A research group led by Prof. He Shunping from the Institute of Hydrobiology (IHB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported a high-quality de novo genome assembly of the AB str.....»»
Massive auction has nearly every vintage Apple product up for sale
A new auction in March will feature a collection of over 500 Mac computers and other Apple products spanning over 45 years.Apple II Plus computerHosted by Julien's Auctions, "The Hanspeter Luzi Vintage Apple Archive" features an extensive collection.....»»
Nanomaterial boosts potency of coronavirus disinfectants
The use of peroxide-based disinfectants has grown with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, the extensive use of chemical disinfectants to kill viruses and other pathogens can also threaten human health and ecosystems......»»
Mix and match: A new platform for the design of multi-pigment optical phantoms
When scientists develop new optical techniques and instruments for medical diagnosis, surgery, or light-based therapy, those techniques and instruments must be validated and calibrated through extensive testing. The test runs are usually performed on.....»»
Technical report: LEDs change laboratory measurements of light
The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) has published Technical Report CIE 251:2023 LED Reference Spectrum for Photometer Calibration, related to laboratory measurements of LED lighting......»»
Apple holds press event showing off its ‘latest advances in gaming’
This week, Apple invited various members of the press and influencers to give a closer look at games coming to iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac this year. According to Tom’s Guide, the event “showed off everything from Apple Arcade’s extensive.....»»
Machine learning helps determine success of advanced genome editing
A new tool to predict the chances of successfully inserting a gene-edited sequence of DNA into the genome of a cell, using a technique known as prime editing, has been developed by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. An evolution of CRISPR-.....»»
New discovery to bulk up gluten-free fiber supplement
Scientists have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fiber supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile plant-derived product......»»
New data gives NOAA more extensive picture of global climate
NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) is updating its current global climate dataset to provide more information about the Earth's climate, while also extending the planet's observed temperature record by 30 years......»»
Fish don"t dither: A new study investigates danger-evasion tactics
Decisions are difficult. Humans often find themselves deliberating between multiple conflicting alternatives, or frustratingly fixated upon a single option. When faced with a threat, zebrafish larvae don't have that luxury. The direction they take to.....»»
ChatGPT is a data privacy nightmare, and we ought to be concerned
ChatGPT's extensive language model is fueled by our personal data. Enlarge ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Within two months of its release it reached 100 million active users, making it the fastest-growing consum.....»»
Pegasus spyware journalists had to take extreme measures to avoid becoming victims
Pegasus spyware journalists Laurent Richard and Sandrine Rigaud were the first to discover an extensive list of specific people being targeted by NSO’s clients. In working on the story, they said they had to take extreme privacy precautions to avo.....»»
Getty sues Stability AI for copying 12M photos and imitating famous watermark
Getty lawsuit against Stability AI could change how courts view web scraping. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Getty Images is well-known for its extensive collection of millions of images, inclu.....»»
Emergency services continue to slam Apple"s Crash Detection
Crash Detection on Apple Watch and iPhone 14 still causing problems for law enforcement and emergency responders.Crash Detection can save a life, but it also strains emergency servicesReports keep filing in from emergency service departments complain.....»»
Reference epigenome reveals transcription and chromatin state reprogramming during wheat embryogenesis
Embryogenesis is one of the most fundamental and remarkable processes in both animals and plants. It's amazing that after fertilization, a single maternal egg cell can develop into an organism with a multilayered body plan only in just a few weeks. C.....»»
Research team establishes cell lines to improve iPSC research
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) lines have become essential for determining the underlying genetic drivers of human disease. Genomes of iPSCs can be easily edited using the bacteria-based CRISPR/Cas9 technology to introduce or correct disease-as.....»»
Label-free imaging of red blood cells and oxygenation with color TSFG microscopy
Cells and tissues rely on the circulation of red blood cells (RBCs) for oxygen supply. Two-photon (2P) microscopy is a reference technique for measuring RBC microcirculation and blood oxygenation using exogenous phosphorescent probes. It is increasin.....»»
Learning with all your senses: Multimodal enrichment as the optimal learning strategy of the future
Neuroscientist Katharina von Kriegstein from Technische Universität Dresden and Brian Mathias from the University of Aberdeen have compiled extensive interdisciplinary findings from neuroscience, psychology, computer modeling and education on the to.....»»
UMC, Cadence collaborate on 3D-IC hybrid bonding reference flow
United Microelectronics (UMC) and Cadence Design Systems have jointly announced that the Cadence 3D-IC reference flow has been certified for UMC's chip stacking technologies......»»
Study unveils theoretical principle that carbon-based catalysts promote electrochemical reactions
Carbon-based catalysts have garnered extensive attention over the past decades as an economical alternative to noble metal catalysts for renewable energy systems......»»
Looking back at the Tonga eruption
A new analysis of seismic data recorded after the massively violent eruption of the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, on January 15, 2022, has revealed new and useful information on the sequence of events. Kotaro Tarumi and Kazunori Yoshi.....»»