FCC plays whack-a-mole with telcos accused of profiting from robocalls
One Owl Telecom on verge of having all of its calls blocked by US carriers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) A suspicious phone company is on the verge of having all its calls blocked by US-b.....»»
International Criminal Court judges "cautious" about using impact of mental health
International Criminal Court judges have taken a "cautious" attitude to considering the impact of mental health issues on witnesses and the accused, a new analysis shows......»»
Dynamic bio-interface between mussel tissue and byssus plays important role in quick release
A team of chemists at McGill University, working with a colleague from Charité-Universitätsmedizin, in Germany, has uncovered part of the process used by mussels to bind to rocks and to quickly release from them when conditions warrant......»»
Lenovo seeks halt of Asus laptop sales over alleged patent infringement
Zenbooks accused of ripping off hinge, touchpad, and other inventions. Enlarge / A marketing image for Asus' Zenbook Pro 14 OLED, which Lenovo is accusing of patent infringement. (credit: Asus) Lenovo filed a lawsuit ag.....»»
Low-pH-dependent RNA binding and oligomerization of SID-1 transmembrane family proteins: Implications for RNA transport
In C. elegans, the protein SID1 plays a crucial role in the systemic RNA interference process by facilitating the transport of exogenous double-stranded RNA into the cytoplasm. Previously, Chen-Yu Zhang's group has already demonstrated that intact pl.....»»
Study offers new method for determining the water content of water-soluble compounds
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland School of Pharmacy have developed a new method for the accurate determination of the water content of water-soluble compounds. This plays a significant role in, for example, drug dosage. The method uti.....»»
Former car dealership general manager, an ex-cop, accused of stealing $29K
Police records show the alleged thefts began a month after Nicholas Holley started working at the dealership......»»
Elon Musk’s antisemitic post draws rebuke from White House; IBM pulls X ads
Musk accused of repeating lie behind most fatal antisemitic act in US history. Enlarge (credit: Leon Neal / Staff | Getty Images Europe) Outcry over antisemitic content on X (formerly Twitter) continues as the White Hous.....»»
Pelosi attacker found guilty after pointing to Gamergate influence at trial
DePape: Searches for game tips led to "talk about how toxic Anita Sarkeesian is..." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) David DePape—the man accused of violently attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's.....»»
"You only assess what you care about": A new report looks at how research is assessed in Australia
Research plays a pivotal role in society. Through research, we gain new understandings, test theories and make discoveries......»»
At trial, accused Pelosi attacker says Gamergate led him to far-right conspiracies
DePape: Searches for game tips led to "talk about how toxic Anita Sarkeesian is..." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) David DePape—the man accused of violently attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's.....»»
The name game: CEOs with favorable surnames found to receive higher pay
Research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) shows that the 'favorability' of a CEO's surname plays a major role in determining their job security and can increase their total compensation by as much as 4.9%......»»
Five ways NASA supercomputing takes missions from concept to reality
NASA high-end computing plays a key role in taking many agency missions from concept to application in the real world. From increasing accuracy of global weather forecasts for forecast entities (like NOAA) to warn of severe storms, to designs for fut.....»»
Google sues people who “weaponized” DMCA to remove rivals’ search results
Google says DMCA fraudsters filed copyright takedown notices for 600,000+ URLs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Google yesterday sued a group of people accused of weaponizing the Digital Millennium Copyright A.....»»
Decoding the genetics of ascorbic acid: A deep dive into strawberry"s Vitamin C content and its environmental factors
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid (AsA), is a prevalent antioxidant found in various organisms, notably plants and animals. Functionally, AsA plays a variety of roles, from enzyme cofactor to safeguarding against oxidative damage during photosyn.....»»
The best perks in Modern Warfare 3
Applying perks plays a massive part in your success in Modern Warfare 3, so we've compiled a list of the best ones you should be using to up your game......»»
The Killer review: David Fincher stylishly roasts himself
Michael Fassbender plays a dispassionate assassin in The Killer, an ultra-stylish and sneakily funny new thriller from David Fincher......»»
Team creates synthetic enzymes to unravel molecular mysteries
A University of Texas at Dallas bioengineer has developed synthetic enzymes that can control the behavior of the signaling protein Vg1, which plays a key role in the development of muscle, bone, and blood in vertebrate embryos......»»
iPhone has built-in rain sounds that help you sleep. Here"s how to play them.
iPhone has a hidden feature that plays nature sounds that help you sleep soundly. Yes, it's true! Your iPhone has built-in nature sounds that can be played continuously. If you, like me, doze off to sleep more quickly with white noise playing i.....»»
Acquitting a physicist accused of "obscurantism"
American-born British theoretical physicist David Bohm made many significant contributions to physics. But he's most famous for challenging convention and interpreting quantum mechanics in terms of nonlocal or hidden variables. Several eminent contem.....»»
How the pandemic permanently altered college towns
Universities are more than just halls of learning; they are vibrant ecosystems and often the beating heart of the towns they reside in. Their reach goes beyond academia and plays a significant role in shaping the local economies of North American col.....»»