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Food or sex? Fruit flies give insight into decision-making

Individuals are likely to prioritize food over sex after being deprived of both, according to researchers at the University of Birmingham, who studied this behavioral conflict in fruit flies......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 5th, 2021

Addressing LGBTQ+ disparities in STEM and higher education: Making the invisible visible

In May, the National Science Foundation announced plans to add questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to its Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual exit survey of all individuals who will receive a research doctorate from U.S. institu.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News9 hr. 45 min. ago

Echo Show 10 vs. Nest Hub (2nd Gen): which smart display is better for your home?

The Echo Show 10 is larger and more expensive than the Nest Hub (2nd Gen), but is it the better smart display? Here's what to know before making a purchase......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News9 hr. 45 min. ago

Best Prime Day tablet deals: What to expect in 2024

If you're planning to take advantage of Prime Day tablet deals, here's everything that you need to know to make your decision on the device that you should buy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News9 hr. 45 min. ago

Ketamine pills for depression show positive results in trial—but with caveats

A slow-release oral dose showed good safety, but efficacy is shaky. Enlarge (credit: Getty | RJ Sangosti) After an MDMA therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder dramatically failed to impress Food and Drug Administrati.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News10 hr. 13 min. ago

3D-printed chip sensor detects foodborne pathogens for safer products

Every so often, a food product is recalled because of some sort of contamination. For consumers of such products, a recall can trigger doubt in the safety and reliability of what they eat and drink. In many cases, a recall will come too late to keep.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 44 min. ago

Decoding apples: Nitrogen"s role in shaping fruit sugar content

Apple quality and yield are significantly affected by nitrogen levels in the soil, which influence various biochemical processes. Insufficient nitrogen can result in poor fruit quality, while excessive nitrogen leads to environmental pollution. Under.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 44 min. ago

Battling anthracnose: Unearthing the plant"s arsenal against pathogenic fungi

Plant diseases caused by pathogens like Colletotrichum fructicola lead to significant agricultural losses, particularly in fruit crops such as pear, apple, and peach. Traditional control methods often fail as pathogens adapt to plant defenses. Nonhos.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 45 min. ago

New study unveils formation secrets of tiny rare earth elements

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin's School of Natural Sciences have revealed a novel route to the formation of bastnäsite, a crucial mineral for the extraction of rare earth elements (REEs). Their work offers promise in one day making the extr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 13 min. ago

Quantum state mixing in photobiology: New insight from ultrafast terahertz Stark spectroscopy

The membrane protein bacteriorhodopsin is a proton pump, in which proton transport is initiated by the light-induced isomerization of the chromophore retinal. The molecular quantum states involved in this ultrafast reaction have now been characterize.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 13 min. ago

Apple"s on-device email categorization is a feature years in the making

Apple recently announced an all-new email categorization feature for iOS 18, but a newly-discovered prototype of the UI dates back to around five years ago, before the release of iOS 13.Apple's email categorization feature was originally created with.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated News21 hr. 12 min. ago

New research shows why you don"t need to be perfect to get the job done

When neuroscientists think about the strategy an animal might use to carry out a task—like finding food, hunting prey, or navigating a maze—they often propose a single model that lays out the best way for the animal to accomplish the job......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

Boeing"s Starliner Faces an Indefinite Wait in Space While NASA Investigates Its Faults

The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft’s return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

First chemist in history may have been a female perfumer—how the science of scents has changed since

Perfume making dates back at least 3,000 years—to the time of Tapputi-belat-ekalle, who is considered the first chemist in history. What we know about her comes from inscriptions on fragments of clay tablets dating back to the Middle Assyrian perio.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Starliner Faces an Indefinite Wait in Space While NASA Investigates Its Faults

The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft’s return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

Security Bite: Meta will start using your data to train its AI next week, but you may be able to opt out

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

Leaked iPhone 16 case video may show off the new design for 2024

This case mold could give us an indication of what's coming with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

No Vision Pro 2? Apple, give us this one upgrade and call it a day

Apple has reportedly stopped development of the Vision Pro’s formal successor. Instead, the company is doubling down on releasing a more affordable, lighter-weight Vision product that is more enticing to the masses. I’ve already written about.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

Top FDA official overrules staff to approve gene therapy that failed trial

Peter Marks overruled three teams and two top directors. Enlarge / Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration on March 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. (credi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

NASA indefinitely delays return of Starliner to review propulsion data

“We are letting the data drive our decision." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner capsule lifts off aboard United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket. (credit: United Launch Alliance) In an update released late Friday evening, N.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

Cooling "blood oranges" could make them even healthier—a bonus for consumers

An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at cool temperatures, a new University of Florida study shows. The findings are published in the journal F.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024