Genes in beans: Bean genome sequenced for improved nutrition
The faba bean genome, which at 13 billion bases is more than four times the size of the human genome, has been sequenced for the first time and is published in Nature. This is an extraordinary technical achievement and crucial to efforts to breed bea.....»»
Google’s “Find My Device” Feature Completely Outshines Apple’s Approach
The announcement of the new and improved Find My Device network shows that Google is hell-bent on stepping things up. The post Google’s “Find My Device” Feature Completely Outshines Apple’s Approach appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
Enhanced rock weathering results in higher crop yields and improved crop health, study shows
Enhanced rock weathering—a nature-based carbon dioxide removal process that accelerates natural weathering—results in significantly higher first year crop yields, improved soil pH, and higher nutrient uptake, according to a paper, published in PL.....»»
First-of-its-kind integrated dataset enables genes-to-ecosystems research
A team of Department of Energy scientists led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory has released the first-ever dataset bridging molecular information about the poplar tree microbiome to ecosystem-level processes. The project aims to inform research regar.....»»
Can language models read the genome? This one decoded mRNA to make better vaccines
The same class of artificial intelligence that made headlines coding software and passing the bar exam has learned to read a different kind of text—the genetic code......»»
Rusty-patched bumblebee"s struggle for survival found in its genes
A team of researchers has uncovered alarming trends in the first range-wide genetic study of an endangered bee species. The study, led by Colorado State University and published in the Journal of Insect Science, will inform conservation and recovery.....»»
TOYOTA: Namesake brand jumps 21%, Lexus up 15% in Q1 on booming hybrid sales
Improved inventory and red-hot hybrid demand credited for boosting Toyota's sales in March and Q1......»»
New iPad features come to iWork apps, including better collaboration and more
Apple is rolling out notable updates to its suite of iWork applications today. New versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are now available with new iPad optimizations, improved collaboration, and more. Head below for the full release notes. mo.....»»
Toyota jumps 21%, Lexus up 15% in Q1 on booming hybrid sales
Improved inventory and red-hot hybrid demand credited for boosting Toyota's sales in March and Q1......»»
What the ID of tomorrow may look like
Few joys remain untouched by the necessity of identity verification. With its ubiquitous presence, the call for heightened security, improved accessibility, and seamless authentication resonates loudly for businesses and individuals alike. In respons.....»»
A frozen chunk of genome rewrites our understanding of bird evolution
An enormous meteor spelled doom for most dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But not all. In the aftermath of the extinction event, birds—technically dinosaurs themselves—flourished......»»
Computational tools fuel reconstruction of new and improved bird family tree
An international team of scientists has built the largest and most detailed bird family tree to date—an intricate chart delineating 93 million years of evolutionary relationships between 363 bird species, representing 92% of all bird families......»»
A chemically bonded photocatalyst with rich oxygen vacancies for improved photocatalytic decontamination
A challenge in promoting the industrial application of photocatalysis technology for environment remediation lies in the design of high-performance photocatalysts. These photocatalysts should be endowed with efficient photo-carrier separation and int.....»»
Researchers explore the hagfish genome, reconstruct the early genomic history of vertebrates
A study by a group of researchers at the University of Kentucky in collaboration with scientists in four other countries has been published in Nature. Their study is titled "The hagfish genome and the evolution of vertebrates.".....»»
What’s next for the iPad mini? Here’s what the rumors say
The current-generation iPad mini was introduced back in September 2021 and hasn’t been updated since. What’s next for the iPad mini? Rumors suggest an update could come later this year with an improved display, faster performance, and more. m.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro may gain a new polished, glossy titanium finish
Apple is believed to be sticking with titanium for the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro, but a new leak claims that an improved manufacturing process will give it a more polished look.iPhone 16 Pro could have a new, more polished titanium finishFollowing re.....»»
2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid gets improved tech features
Unveiled at the 2024 New York Auto Show, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid features a more elaborate infotainment system and more software-based features......»»
Researchers uncover the microbial secrets of dry eye
Researchers have used advanced sequencing technology to determine how the mix of microbes present in patients with healthy eyes differs from the mix found in patients with dry eye. The new work could lead to improved treatments for various eye proble.....»»
EV, hybrid owners are increasingly pleased with home chargers, J.D. Power says
Equipment has improved and, compared with public charging, charging at home is convenient and cost-effective......»»
How did nervous systems, with their incredible complexity, evolve across different species?
New research supported by the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute's Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars program zeroes in on the surprising observation that many genes found in brain cells and synapses—the points of communication between neurons—.....»»
Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless codec goes hi-res with S3/S5 Gen 3 Bluetooth chipsets
Qualcomm's latest wireless audio chips bring improved ANC and audio quality to headphones, earbuds, and speakers......»»