How diet controls RNA maturation
Particularly sensitive to chemical modifications, mRNAs are molecules responsible for transmitting the information encoded in our genome, allowing for the synthesis of proteins. Two teams have focused on a specific type of chemical modification - cal.....»»
Circadian clock controls sunflower blooms, optimizing for pollinators
An internal circadian clock controls the distinctive concentric rings of flowering in sunflowers, maximizing visits from pollinators, shows a new study from plant biologists at the University of California, Davis. The work is published Jan. 13 in eLi.....»»
Study shows variable-density planting can be a cost-effective tool for weed control
High-density crop planting is a proven approach for suppressing patches of weeds that escape other controls. Unfortunately, though, the cost of seed keeps many growers from considering this dense planting strategy......»»
Ford"s top labor negotiator to retire ahead of UAW talks
The automaker has hired Bryce Currie, formerly of Johnson Controls and TRW Automotive, to succeed John Savona......»»
Mercedes Level 3 autonomy gets approval in Nevada
Drive Pilot uses radar, lidar, cameras, ultrasound and moisture sensors to provide data on road conditions to vehicle computers. It controls speed, braking and lane position......»»
"Veggie" dinosaurs differed in how they ate their food
Although most early dinosaurs were vegetarian, there were surprising differences in the way that these animals tackled eating a plant-based diet, according to a new study by scientists from the Natural History Museum and the Universities of Bristol a.....»»
The GE Profile Smart Mixer might be the smartest small appliance of CES 2023
The GE Profile Smart Mixer with Auto Sense makes it easy to whip up your favorite recipes thanks to a built-in scale, voice controls, and more......»»
Nanoleaf announces Matter-enabled smart lights for TV and ceiling, first smart switches, more
Nanoleaf has announced five new Matter-compatible smart lighting products at CES that will launch this year. The new lineup features the Nanoleaf 4D TV Screen Mirror Camera and Lightstrips Kit, new Sense+ Controls, Skylight, smart bulbs for recessed.....»»
Lockly smart lock adds voice controls, fingerprint sensor to existing deadbolts
The Flex Touch Pro will be available this spring for $230 and gives you the ability to upgrade your existing lock without replacing any hardware......»»
Best cooking apps for iOS in 2023
Cooks these days have a lot on their plate, but thankfully, there are useful iOS apps to get started with meal prep, recipe organization, and more.For busy cooks who need help with things like making a grocery list and sticking to a healthy diet, the.....»»
Best iOS apps for cooking basics in 2023
Cooks these days have a lot on their plate, but thankfully, there are useful iOS apps to get started with meal prep, recipe organization, and more.For busy cooks who need help with things like making a grocery list and sticking to a healthy diet, the.....»»
LG’s 2023 soundbars go wireless, get on-screen controls, and game-friendly inputs
Ahead of CES 2023, LG gives us a peak at its new soundbars, with Dolby Atmos, wireless connections, and HDMI 2.1 passthrough......»»
The benefit of adopting a hacker mindset for building security strategies
As VP of Research at Pentera, Alex Spivakovsky leads a team of former pen-testers, red-teamers, and incident response experts whose job is to bypass existing security controls. In this Help Net Security video, Spivakovsky discusses the misconception.....»»
Researchers reveal novel epigenetic mechanism in establishment of seed vigor
In plants, producing highly vigorous seeds capable of germinating and establishing seedlings is vital for their propagation and is a valuable trait in crops. Plant seeds obtain germination capacity during the late seed maturation stage. However, it i.....»»
China to step up support for local chipmakers
China remains ambitious to be self-sufficient for ICs despite the US' export controls against more Chinese chipmakers, including NAND flash memory maker Yangtze Memory Technology (YMTC) and AI chip developer Cambricon Technologies, according to sourc.....»»
Ransomware predictions for 2023
In this Help Net Security video, Dave Trader, Field CISO at Presidio, talks about the evolution of ransomware attacks and outlines what we can expect in 2023. The lack of fundamental cybersecurity practices and controls, including critical vulnerabil.....»»
Phison claims no stake in Hefei CoreStorage
Flash device controller IC specialist Phison Electronics has already sold its entire stake in Hefei CoreStorage Electronic, which is among the Chinese companies added to an export controls blacklist by the US Department of Commerce......»»
Armorblox Custom Role-Based Access Controls protects sensitive data
Armorblox announced the addition of Custom Role-Based Access Controls to its cloud-delivered email security platform to maintain data compliance and reduce data blindspots for individuals across the organization. Not all emails are created equal. On.....»»
US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out
Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October......»»
Healthier diets for astronauts on spaceflights may improve health and performance
Astronauts could be given an enhanced diet during spaceflights that includes a greater variety and quantity of fruits, vegetables, and fish to improve their health and performance compared to standard spaceflight food, reports a study published in Sc.....»»
Laser controls ultra-fast liquid switch for terahertz radiation
Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have developed an ultra-fast water-based switch. A short but powerful laser pulse converts the water into a conductive state within less than a trillionth of a second (10-12 seconds), during which time.....»»