Globular clusters NGC 1261 and NGC 6934 investigated in detail
Based on the data from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), astronomers have conducted a detailed spectroscopic and photometric study of two Type II globular clusters (GCs), namely NGC 1261 and NGC 6934. Results of the research, published June 30 on arX.....»»
New research with implications for drug discovery makes it possible to visualize the smallest protein clusters
Penn Engineers have pioneered a new way to visualize the smallest protein clusters, skirting the physical limitations of light-powered microscopes and opening new avenues for detecting the proteins implicated in diseases like Alzheimer's and testing.....»»
Air pollution found to impair performance in matriculation exams in mathematical subjects
Researchers from the University of Oulu, Finland, investigated how air pollution affects students' performance in matriculation exams, particularly in mathematical subjects. The study revealed that performance declines in exams involving thinking and.....»»
NASA climate satellite blasts off to survey oceans and atmosphere of a warming Earth
NASA's newest climate satellite rocketed into orbit Thursday to survey the world's oceans and atmosphere in never-before-seen detail......»»
New insights into how epilancin 15X kills bacteria
Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a global threat that requires urgent attention. In a new study published in Frontiers in Microbiology, researchers have investigated how the antibiotic epilancin 15X kills bacteria......»»
A protective layer applied to gold nanoparticles can boost its resilience
For the first time, researchers including those at the University of Tokyo have discovered a way to improve the durability of gold catalysts by creating a protective layer of metal oxide clusters. The enhanced gold catalysts can withstand a greater r.....»»
Altermagnets: A new chapter in magnetism and thermal science
In a new study, scientists have investigated the newly discovered class of altermagnetic materials for their thermal properties, offering insights into the distinctive nature of altermagnets for spin-caloritronic applications......»»
Foster + Partners Industrial Design team gives distinctive edge to door handles for FSB
Promotion: Foster + Partners Industrial Design team has collaborated with German door handle brand FSB to launch a door handle collection that conveys the architecture firm's attention to detail. Read more Promotion: Foster + Partners Indus.....»»
iFixit teardown gives us a look inside Apple Vision Pro [Video]
Our friends at iFixit have shared their Apple Vision Pro teardown. This offers our first in-depth look at every aspect of Vision Pro’s internal design, and Apple’s attention to detail is as impressive as ever. more….....»»
Dark matter might help explain how supermassive black holes can merge
Although the exact nature of dark matter continues to elude astronomers, we have gained some understanding of its general physical properties. We know how it clusters around galaxies, how it makes up much of the matter in the universe, and even how i.....»»
JP Morgan trims Apple stock target to $215 over weak iPhone expectations
Investment firm JP Morgan has cut its Apple price target by $10 following the company's earnings report that showed iPhone declining in China.Apple CEO Tim CookOverall, Apple's earnings report showed a bounce back from its 2023 dip, but the detail in.....»»
New research shows that the arrangement of bacteria in biofilms affects their sensitivity to antibiotics
Bacteria are traditionally imagined as single-cell organisms, spread out sparsely over surfaces or suspended in liquids, but in many environments the true bacterial mode of growth is in sticky clusters called biofilms......»»
Team investigates vegetation and rainfall in central Asia in early Eocene, finds lessons for Earth"s future
As part of the "VeWA" research consortium, researchers from the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center, along with international colleagues, have investigated the precipitation and flora of Central Asia during the Eocene period......»»
Talking tomatoes: How their communication is influenced by enemies and friends
Plants produce a range of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds that influence their interactions with the world around them. In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have investigated how the type and amount.....»»
Nvidia’s RTX Video can upscale blurry YouTube videos
Owners of Nvidia's RTX GPUs can now enjoy a new feature that can add a little more detail to lower-quality videos......»»
Validating the low-rank hypothesis in complex systems
In a new study, scientists have investigated the pervasive low-rank hypothesis in complex systems, demonstrating that despite high-dimensional nonlinear dynamics, many real networks exhibit rapidly decreasing singular values, supporting the feasibili.....»»
Apple TV and HomePod users can now install the tvOS 17.3 update
Following the release of iOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, and watchOS 10.3, Apple is also releasing the tvOS 17.3 update for Apple TV users. There’s also a HomePod Software update available, so read on as we detail what’s new with today’s update......»»
Apple Vision Pro custom engraving offered on optical inserts from ZEISS
There’s lots of new Apple Vision Pro info out today as Apple starts collecting pre-orders in the United States. The most exciting detail? You can totally engrave your name on those optical inserts from ZEISS if you need corrective lenses with Visio.....»»
Apple Vision Pro screen refresh rate is up to 100Hz, it has Bluetooth 5.3, and more technical details
After half a year of knowing nothing technically about the Apple Vision Pro, Apple has spelled out many of the specs of the unit. Here's what you need to know.Apple Vision Pro exploded viewFor Apple's own reasons, it's been reticent to detail the App.....»»
Apple Card offering free 3-month subscription to most of Apple’s online services
Apple recently announced a new offer for Apple Card holders. This time, the company is offering up to three months free subscription to most of its online services, including Apple TV+ and Apple Music. Read on as we detail how you can take advantage.....»»
Deciphering crosstalk between bFGF and integrin signaling in maintaining properties of hiPSCs
A research team led by Junior Associate Professor Masato Nakagawa (Department of Life Science Frontiers) investigated the effects of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and its interactions with fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) and integr.....»»