Gene linked to hearing in humans also linked to touch in sea anemones
An international team of investigators, including several researchers in biological sciences from the U of A, have published a paper that reports the discovery of a developmental gene linked to touch in the tentacles of sea anemones as well as hearin.....»»
More social species live longer, study finds
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that species that are more social live longer and produce offspring for a greater timespan. This is the first study on this topic which spans the animal kingdom, from jellyfish to humans......»»
National Hurricane Center highlights Caribbean Sea for tropical development into early November
National Hurricane Center highlights Caribbean Sea for tropical development into early November.....»»
Another tropical storm could develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween as hurricane season nears final month
Another tropical storm could develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween as hurricane season nears final month.....»»
Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation, study warns
The warming climate in polar regions may significantly disrupt ocean circulation patterns, a new study indicates. Scientists discovered that in the distant past, growing inflows of freshwater from melting Arctic sea-ice into the Nordic Seas likely si.....»»
Repair YouTuber creates upgradable SSD storage modules for Apple Silicon MacBooks
Ever since the 2016 models with Touch Bar, Apple has been soldering the SSD storage to the logic boards, preventing users from easily being able to easily upgrade or swap the drives in their devices. However, a repair YouTuber known as iBoff, wh.....»»
COVID lessons learned? UN summit mulls plan for healthy planet, and humans
The COVID-19 and Ebola outbreaks brought into stark relief the harms that can come to humans if we interfere too much with nature, placing ourselves in contact with animals carrying unknown pathogens......»»
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows by 50% in 3 days as lawsuits mount
The CDC believes the risk is now low, but cases could continue to rise. Twenty-six more cases have been identified in a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to McDonald's Qu.....»»
Study reveals the twists and turns of mammal evolution from a sprawling to upright posture
Mammals, including humans, stand out with their distinctively upright posture, a key trait that fueled their spectacular evolutionary success. Yet, the earliest known ancestors of modern mammals more resembled reptiles, with limbs stuck out to their.....»»
When things get tight: How does the embryo in rapeseed react to mechanical constraints?
In 2021, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for elucidating the biology of mechanosensors. These discoveries revealed how mechanical forces generated by touch influence tissue differentiation and morphogenesis in animals and humans.....»»
New AirPods Pro 2 firmware now available for iOS 18.1’s hearing health features
Apple has just released new firmware for ahead of iOS 18.1’s launch next week. This firmware update brings support for the powerful new health features: Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection. more….....»»
AirPods Pro 2 receive support for Hearing Health features with new firmware update
Apple has released a new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, which ushers in support for an all-new set of Hearing Health features.AirPods Pro 2 receive support for Hearing Health with Apple's latest firmware update.Thursday's firmware increases the b.....»»
Sea lions are driving La Jolla into a frenzy: Other beach towns might be next
La Jolla's coastline is being conquered......»»
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer
Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials......»»
"True hybrid" mice might reveal how new species emerge
Forty years ago, a postdoctoral researcher named James McGrath who would go on to spend more than three decades as a clinical geneticist and research scientist at Yale, made a discovery that advanced scientists' understanding of gene control and the.....»»
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighborhoods, finds study
Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind......»»
Understanding the influence of specific gene mutations on starch properties in barley
Cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, and barley are essential in the human diet and have various uses in the food industry. Their suitability for different industrial applications depends on the properties of their grains. The major component of these.....»»
Researchers" unique 3D maps might help solve the mysteries of octopus arms
Octopuses are fascinating. Their eight arms gracefully whip through water and can accomplish extraordinary tasks like using tools and opening jars. While humans have one spinal cord attached to their brain, in octopuses, it's almost like each arm has.....»»
Drug delivery system overcomes circulatory roadblock that prevents gene therapies from reaching their targets
Exploiting the remarkable capability of viruses to transport gene therapies past what until now has been a circulatory roadblock is at the heart of a University of Alberta-led discovery that promises to re-energize the field of genetic medicine......»»
I’ve been using AirPods Pro as hearing protection for years
Apple is about to officially recognize the AirPods Pro as hearing protection device, but some of us have known about that benefit for years......»»
McDonald"s Quarter Pounders linked to E. Coli outbreak leaves 1 dead: See case map
McDonald"s Quarter Pounders linked to E. Coli outbreak leaves 1 dead: See case map.....»»