How green algae count cell divisions illuminates key step needed for the evolution of multicellular life
An international research team led by James Umen, Ph.D., member, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has made an unexpected discovery of a biased counting mechanism used by the single-celled green alga Chlamydomonas to control cell division. Chlamyd.....»»
T-Mobile users enraged as “Un-carrier” breaks promise to never raise prices
FCC gets 1,600 complaints; users blast "deceptive advertising aimed at seniors." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In 2017, Kathleen Odean thought she had found the last cell phone plan she would ever need. T-Mobile was of.....»»
Deep sea mining threatens sea life, environmentalists say: California law has a solution
As diplomats from around the world convene in Jamaica next month to discuss international guidelines on deep sea mining, environmental activists are urging nations to consider a California law they say could mitigate the need to destroy fragile ocean.....»»
Grieving family remembers woman killed in Tampa crash over the weekend: ‘She loved life’
Grieving family remembers woman killed in Tampa crash over the weekend: ‘She loved life’.....»»
Fifty-three experts weigh in on the global methane budget
Accurate estimates of atmospheric greenhouse gas levels are needed to understand and address the drivers of climate change. Of particular interest is atmospheric methane, which has increased in concentration by 160% since preindustrial times and acco.....»»
Aging Might Not Be Inevitable
There are biological underpinnings to aging—and so researchers are investigating cell manipulations, transfusions of young blood, and chemical compounds that can mimic low-calorie diets......»»
How scientists build rotatory machines with molecules
Machines have evolved to meet the demands of daily life and industrial use, with molecular-scale devices often exhibiting improved functionalities and mechanical movements. However, mastering the control of mechanics within solid-state molecular stru.....»»
Why the harsh Snowball Earth kick-started our earliest multicellular ancestors
For a billion years, single-celled eukaryotes ruled the planet. Then around 700 million years ago during Snowball Earth—a geologic era when glaciers may have stretched as far as the Equator—a new creature burst into existence: the multicellular o.....»»
Key mechanism of herpesvirus egress uncovered, offering new target for antiviral therapies
An international team of researchers, led by the Leibniz Institute of Virology (LIV), have uncovered crucial details on how herpesviruses exit the cell nucleus without compromising the integrity of the nuclear envelope. Herpesvirus infections are wid.....»»
Researchers create green solvent to boost lignin applications
Lignin, the glue that holds fibers together in trees and plants, is one of the most common yet one of the most complex biocomposites, because there are so many variants and qualities. Its heterogeneous chemical structure makes it difficult to investi.....»»
Visual explanations of machine learning models to estimate charge states in quantum dots
A group of researchers has successfully demonstrated automatic charge state recognition in quantum dot devices using machine learning techniques, representing a significant step toward automating the preparation and tuning of quantum bits (qubits) fo.....»»
Aging-emulating biosystem derived from hTSCs
A research team from the Center for Translational Stem Cell Biology (CTSCB) under the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed the world's first cellular system that can be used to rapidly discover molecules for a.....»»
Looking for atmospheres in the ultimate quest for extraterrestrial life
To look for atmospheres around planets outside our solar system is to look for extraterrestrial life. Astronomist Sebastian Zieba has used data from the James Webb Space Telescope to study small rocky exoplanets but found no aliens yet. However, his.....»»
Detective work enables Perseverance Mars rover team to revive SHERLOC instrument
After six months of effort, an instrument that helps the Mars rover look for potential signs of ancient microbial life has come back online......»»
Razer Blade 14 (early 2024) review: Blazing performance comes at a cost
The Razer Blade 14 (early 2024) model offers blazing performance in a sturdy aluminum chassis. However, it doesn’t quite meet up the battery life standards set by the previous generation......»»
Green Energy Is Getting a Boost from Iceland’s Melting Ice
Melting glaciers are creating a green energy windfall in Iceland—but for how long?.....»»
How Earth Went from a Sterile Rock to a Lush, Living Planet
From microbes to mammoths, life has transformed Earth into one big living system, says Ferris Jabr, author of Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life.....»»
New Understandings of Food, Fat, Fitness and Evolution
Quantum observers, migrating mangroves, the deep history of an asteroid and understanding appetite in this issue of Scientific American.....»»
Mars Sample Return Will Change How We See Life on Earth
Despite an eye-watering price tag, bringing pieces of Mars back to Earth promises to revolutionize our understanding of life’s place in the early solar system.....»»
TF Green now has 37 nonstop flight options. Here"s where you can fly
TF Green now has 37 nonstop flight options. Here"s where you can fly.....»»
Mind-blowing AI instantly makes artificial web pages from anything you type
Generative AI continues to amaze me, and the latest development comes in the form of a web tool I never knew I needed. It’s called … The post Mind-blowing AI instantly makes artificial web pages from anything you type appeared first on BG.....»»