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.....»»
A decision-support tool gives second life to food waste
European scientists, companies and clusters developed a decision-support tool that identifies what residues from food production can be recycled and how. The software supports a decision-making process that is not only based on technical criteria, bu.....»»
New imaging method reveals activity of cells that break down bone
Bone may seem as if it's a hard, lifeless structure, but now the cells living within have been imaged in unprecedented detail, thanks to an innovative imaging method developed at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research......»»
On the trail of the "Silver King": Researchers reveal unprecedented look at tarpon migration
New research led by the University of Massachusetts and published recently in Marine Biology unveils a first-of-its-kind dataset, gathered over five years, that gives the finest-grained detail into the timing and spatial extent of tarpon migration. T.....»»
Lysosomes prove to be quick-change artists with respect to nutrient availability in the cell
Lysosomes play an important role in cells and tissues, controlling not only the degradation of substances but also cell division and growth. A team led by Professor Volker Haucke and Dr. Michael Ebner at the FMP has investigated how these two functio.....»»
Physics has long failed to explain life—but researchers are testing a groundbreaking new theory in the lab
Modern physics can explain everything from the spin of the tiniest particle to the behavior of entire galaxy clusters. But it can't explain life. There's simply no formula to explain the difference between a living lump of matter and a dead one. Life.....»»
China denies Taiwan election interference, then interferes anyway
Chinese authorities say their tax and land use probe into iPhone maker Foxconn is unrelated to forthcoming elections, but then cautions firms over "social responsibilities."A Foxconn facilityFoxconn is being investigated by two different Chinese auth.....»»
Apple could again be caught in crossfire as Foxconn investigated; China issues non-denial [U]
Apple has already found itself impacted by a diplomatic row between the US and China, and now faces the prospect of being caught up in politics between China and Taiwan. A Chinese investigation of Foxconn has been announced by state media. Update:.....»»
Mysterious rock depicted in 15th-century painting is most likely a Stone Age tool
Why medieval painter Jean Fouquet chose to depict Acheulean hand ax remains a mystery. Enlarge / Detail from left panel of the Melun Diptych (circa 1455) by medieval French painter and miniaturist Jean Fouquet. The strangely shap.....»»
Mysterious rock depicted in 15th century painting is most likely a Stone Age tool
Why medieval painter Jean Fouquet chose to depict Acheulean hand ax remains a mystery. Enlarge / Detail from left panel of the the Melun Diptych (circa 1455) by medieval French painter and miniaturist Jean Fouquet. The strangely.....»»
EU asks Meta for more details on efforts to stop illegal and inaccurate content on Israel-Hamas war
The European Union has told Meta it has a week to explain in greater detail how it is fighting the spread of illegal content and disinformation on its Facebook and Instagram platforms following the attacks across Israel by Hamas......»»
Cataclysmic variable Swift J0503.7-2819 investigated by researchers
Using various spacecraft and ground-based observatories, an international team of astronomers has performed a multi-wavelength study of a cataclysmic variable system known as Swift J0503.7-2819. Results of the study, published October 11 on the pre-p.....»»
Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents
The US safety regulator is looking into GM's Cruise self-driving cars after reports of pedestrian injuries......»»
Examining the phenomenon of brand cancellation
Research in the International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning has investigated the phenomenon of cancel culture and homed in on the emerging problem for companies of "brand cancellation." The work sheds light on the motivations and strategies.....»»
"Fall of the House of Usher": Mike Flanagan tweets tiny detail you may have missed
"The Fall of the House of Usher" creator Mike Flanagan has tweeted an explainer of Episode 4, "The Black Cat". The Fall of the House of Usher is full of WTF moments, but one of the most memorable has to be Leo Usher (Rahul Kohli) blinding his n.....»»
Solid-phase reversible immobilization beads for rDNA high-throughput sequencing library construction
Solid-phase reversible immobilization (SPRI) beads are widely used for high-throughput sequencing library construction to purify and recover nucleic acids. A new study published in Zoonoses has investigated the effects of SPRI bead ratio, incubation.....»»
New Apple Maps experience comes to Denmark and Greece
The new Apple Maps experience – which include more detail, better navigation, and Look Around – has today launched in two new countries, Denmark and Greece. This brings the total number of countries covered to 35. Apple Maps expert Justin O’.....»»
The HP Spectre Foldable perfects the formula of the foldable PC — almost
The HP Spectre Foldable PC is one of the most innovative laptops around, with a quality build and great attention to detail. But it's incredibly expensive......»»
Hollywood still gets Indigenous costumes wrong. This designer wants to change that
For costume designer Carmen Thompson, accurate and respectful portrayals of Indigenous peoples require intense attention to detail. Carmen Thompson, a Ditidaht/Kyuquot/Coast Salish award-winning costume designer, writer, and showrunner, describes a.....»»
High-performance SERS substrate proposed based on 2H-TaS2 and single-atom-layer gold clusters
Recently, a research team led by Professor Yang Liangbao from Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed an electromagnetic field enhancement mechanism based on.....»»
Adobe’s AI image generators get beefy updates, including vector graphics
Firefly 2 improves detail, Firefly Vector generates scalable vectors from a prompt. Enlarge / An AI-generated vector graphic of a barbarian and a landscape generated with Adobe Illustrator. (credit: Benj Edwards / Adobe).....»»