Flow of sweetness: Key sugar transporters identified for enhanced camellia seed growth
Seed development is crucial for plant reproduction and crop yield, largely dependent on efficient sugar transport and metabolism. In many plants, the detailed mechanisms of sugar import remain unclear, despite extensive research on model species......»»
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Turns out, the AI upgrade ‘supercycle’ isn’t happening with iPhone or Android
AI was supposed to lead to a supercycle of smartphone growth, not just among iPhone users but also Android. But it turns out, that’s simply not a thing yet—at least based on global 2024 smartphone trends. Sales are trending up, but not at all for.....»»
From sand to superposition: A key step toward a powerful silicon quantum computer
Whether it's our phones, cars, televisions, medical devices or even washing machines, we now have computers everywhere......»»
Apple fails to ride global 2024 smartphone boom with Apple Intelligence
Despite the launch of Apple Intelligence, Apple has not seen the same growth in the recovering smartphone market as other players — but that's expected to change in 2025.Apple Intelligence's Siri animation on an iPhoneThroughout 2024, reports of sm.....»»
Two-way water transfers can ensure reliability and save money during drought in Western US
A study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a solution to water scarcity during droughts amid the tug of economic development, population growth and climate uncertainty for water users in Western U.S. states......»»
Black Friday AirPods deals 2024: Save big on AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
We've picked out all the best early Black Friday AirPods deals including the latest AirPods and older models. We've also featured some key buying advice......»»
Licking this “lollipop” will let you taste virtual flavors
It produces nine flavors: Sugar, salt, citric acid, cherry, passion fruit, green tea, milk, durian, and grapefruit. Demonstrating lollipop user interface to simulate tast.....»»
Many plant-based brands are struggling. They should follow the marketing examples of big tech
After several years of stellar sales growth, demand for alternative meats appears to be plummeting. Big-name brands Beyond Meat and Quorn have been struggling, and some smaller producers have closed down......»»
iPhone Diary: Focus and exposure lock is great in principle, but it’s for sure a beta feature
The Camera Control feature I was most looking forward to was half-press to lock focus and exposure – a key feature of traditional cameras. While I’m very happy to have this in the latest beta, testing it in real-life use definitely confirms it.....»»
Black Friday Week Deals: M4 iPad Pro $200 off, M4 MacBook Pro $1,399, black USB-C Magic Mouse, Home Key locks, more
While Amazon’s might have begun last week, we are now officially just four days away from this year’s biggest shopping event of the year. That said, things have gotten off to a very early start this year with new all-time lows now live on the la.....»»
New mechanism in bacterial DNA enzyme opens pathways for antibiotic development
Researchers from Durham University, Jagiellonian University (Poland) and the John Innes Center have achieved a breakthrough in understanding DNA gyrase, a vital bacterial enzyme and key antibiotic target. This enzyme, present in bacteria but absent i.....»»
UK water companies now have to release live sewage spill data—why more transparency is key to cleaner rivers
For the first time, anyone in England can now access real-time information of where combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are discharging untreated wastewater into our waterways. This week, all water companies published details of how anyone can access the.....»»
Networked friendships may lower loneliness, research suggests
Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with a third of Americans reporting they've experienced "serious loneliness" in recent years. Lonely people are twice as likely to become depressed, and loneliness is a key risk factor for self-harm and suicide,.....»»
Study discovers formation of Criegee intermediates from photochemical oxidation of alkenes
Organic peroxy radicals (RO2) and Criegee intermediates (CI, carbonyl oxides) are key reactive species in atmospheric chemistry and play crucial roles in the formation of secondary organic aerosol (SOA)......»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store thieves face bigger penalties in California
The state that's been the site of two of the largest Apple Store theft rings in recent years will punish retail theft more severely, while one scammer replaced an iPhone with sugar.Apple Store in Valencia, Spain The latest in an occasional AppleInsid.....»»
WEAVE spectrograph uncovers dual nature of galaxy shock
Using the set of first-light observations from the new William Herschel Telescope Enhanced Area Velocity Explorer (WEAVE) wide-field spectrograph, a team of more than 50 astronomers, led by Dr. Marina Arnaudova at the University of Hertfordshire, has.....»»
Mounting economic costs of India"s killer smog
Noxious smog smothering the plains of north India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but also slowing the country's economic growth......»»
How Trump Could Actually Increase Fossil Fuel Production
Donald Trump will have key levers he can use, but he faces limitations too......»»
Amazon pours another $4B into Anthropic, OpenAI’s biggest rival
Amazon has now committed $8 billion to AI startup that makes a key ChatGPT competitor. On Friday, Anthropic announced that Amazon has increased its investment in the AI startup by.....»»
Study: Brilliant white male characters more believable, some viewers say
Brilliant characters often play key roles in movies and TV shows. However, when these characters are played by women and people of color, some audience members dismiss them as unrealistic, even if they portray real people and events, a recent study f.....»»
Engineers refine lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies
Penn Engineers have cooked up a new way to improve mRNA delivery, developing an optimal "recipe" for ionizable lipids—key ingredients in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the molecules behind the COVID-19 vaccines and other innovative therapies. The meth.....»»