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Glycans are crucial in COVID-19 infection

A research group at the RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS) has found that glycans—sugar molecules—play an important role in the structural changes that take place when the virus which causes COVID-19 invades human cells. Their discove.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 24th, 2021

Mechanical metamaterial enables long-distance component interaction for unique stretching properties

Metamaterials are artificial materials that do not occur in nature. Their components function like atoms in conventional materials but have special optical, electrical and magnetic properties. Interaction between the components is crucial to a metama.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 18 min. ago

New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions

Electrocatalysis is a key technology for sustainable energy, and understanding how catalysts work is crucial for improving their performance. One of the challenges in using platinum (Pt) as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel c.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

DaVinci Resolve 19.1 with spatial video editing support now available on the Mac App Store

Ahead of Apple’s launch of spatial video editing support in an update to Final Cut Pro, Blackmagic Design has beaten Cupertino to the punch with DaVinci Resolve 19.1. The update, which is available for download on the Mac App Store, supports spatia.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Researchers advocate for new framework to measure sustainable economic growth

The global economy is in transition, with energy systems moving from a central reliance on fossil fuels. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped consumer behavior, labor markets, and business practices, and geopolitics and war have disrupted long.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 all colors at best price ever, AirTag $19, M4 iMac $200 off, M3 MacBook Air, more

Today’s best deals are kicking off with bang in the form of a brand new all-time low on both the 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $349 – this includes the Jet Black, Silver, and Rose Gold models. Then we move over to some of the.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI

On Nov. 19, join Benj Edwards and Simon Willison's live YouTube chat about the "Great Bing Chat Fiasco of 2023." In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language mode.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Does my Kindle have a headphone jack?

Amazon's new 2024 Kindle lineup is here, but there's one crucial thing to know if you're upgrading from an older model and want to go beyond reading......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Rocket Report: Australia says yes to the launch; Russia delivers for Iran

The world's first wooden satellite arrived at the International Space Station this week. Welcome to Edition 7.19 of the Rocket Report! Okay, we get it. We received more submission.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease

Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Asset owners could drive investment in climate change mitigation, research suggests

Asset owners who control substantial capital in the financial system through pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individual holdings can play a crucial role in driving investments in climate change mitigation, according to a new Yale School o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Probability training: Preventing errors of reasoning in medicine and law

How trustworthy is a positive HIV test result? How probable is an actual infection when the test is positive? Even professionals often get such questions wrong, which can lead to misdiagnoses and unnecessary surgeries......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Flow of the future: AI models tackle complex particle drag coefficients

Accurately modeling particle movement through fluids is crucial in fields ranging from chemical engineering to aerospace. The drag coefficient, which influences how particles settle and move in fluid environments, is a core factor in these calculatio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Study explores how Rwanda and Ethiopia tried to shape the future of development in Africa

Contemporary economic challenges in Africa appear to be shifting the continent into a new era of development. From COVID-19 to war-induced inflation, many countries in Africa are facing significant economic challenges. The crises of recent years come.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Portal to the past: Geologist identifies metamorphic rock as a crucial feature of the ancient Earth"s carbon cycle

If Earth's history were a calendar year, humans would not appear until the last few minutes before midnight on Dec. 31. During the Proterozoic Eon—2.5 billion years to 543 million years ago—the sun was still a young star, much dimmer than today,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Computer modeling research reveals the changing history of a global ice sheet

Imagine that a massive ice sheet covered Canada and oozed down over a large part of the northern United States, like icing spilling down the side of a cake. That was the situation somewhere between 19,000 and 26,000 years ago. The ice sheet covered l.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first

An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Copilot Money review: The best budgeting app gets better with iPad support, Cash Flow, and Tags

I’ve written before about Copilot’s crucial role in my life, making it extraordinarily easy (and even enjoyable!) to track my finances. Over the last several months, Copilot has gotten even better with new “Tags” and “Cash Flow” features......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Idaho health district abandons COVID shots amid flood of anti-vaccine nonsense

Prominent anti-vaccine figures convinced the district not to offer COVID shots at all. Residents in the Southwest District Health in Idaho are no longer able to get COVID-19 vacci.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accounted for 19% of Comcast Internet traffic last week

Credit the franchise's popularity, sure—but also its ludicrous file sizes. You might think that since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (which was released last Friday) is the 21st game.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Snag Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9+ at a heavily discounted rate

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ usually retails for $269.99, but as of Oct. 31, Amazon has it on sale for $219.99. SAVE $50: As of Oct. 31, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is available for $219.99 at Amazon. That's 19% down from its usual price of $269.99......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024