How herpes seizes proteins" means of production
The Graham and Crump groups at the University of Cambridge and the Svergun Group at EMBL Hamburg have discovered a mechanism by which the herpes simplex virus takes control of the molecular machinery of human cells. Their work reveals how a dedicated.....»»
When Will Apple Release iOS 17.6?
Apple’s finally put iOS 17.6 into beta testing which means iPhone owners, particularly those dealing with problems, want to know when it will be released. Here’s what we know. On the heels of WWDC 2024 and iOS 18’s arrival, Apple&#.....»»
China tariffs delay Volvo EX30 crossover"s U.S. debut by more than a year
Volvo will expand EX30 production to Ghent, Belgium, in 2025 from where it will supply the U.S......»»
June U.S. auto sales could take ‘significant" hit from CDK outage
Uncertainty about how soon the CDK issue will be resolved means a range of outcomes are possible, according to J.D. Power and GlobalData, though lost sales could be made up quickly in July......»»
Five ways to improve the global voluntary carbon credit markets
The severity of climate change means we all need to reduce our carbon footprint to zero as quick as possible, including companies. The voluntary carbon markets were set up to allow companies to buy and sell carbon credits to offset their emissions......»»
Study identifies biting flies as reservoirs of bacteria that cause bovine mastitis on dairy farms
Bovine mastitis, which affects cows, leads to reduced milk production and can be fatal if left untreated. The USDA National Animal Health Monitoring System has reported cases in 99.7% of all dairy operations in the U.S., making it the most prevalent.....»»
Star Wars behind the scenes: Creating the unique aesthetic of The Acolyte
Ars chats with production designer Kevin Jenkins and cinematographer Chris Teague. Enlarge / A mysterious assassin is targeting Jedi masters in The Acolyte. (credit: Disney+) The Star Wars franchise is creeping up on the.....»»
Researchers upend AI status quo by eliminating matrix multiplication in LLMs
Running AI models without matrix math means far less power consumption—and fewer GPUs? Enlarge / Illustration of a brain inside of a light bulb. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers claim to have developed a new way to r.....»»
10 best deals in Best Buy’s Member Deals Days sale: Headphones, TVs, laptops
The Member Deals Days sale has started at Best Buy. Here's what that means for you, plus the best deals......»»
“Energy-smart” bricks need less power to make, are better insulation
Cutting the energy used while firing the bricks means big savings at scale. Enlarge / Some of the waste material that ends up part of these bricks. (credit: Seamus Daniel, RMIT University) Researchers at the Royal Melbou.....»»
Shaping the future of polymer nanocarriers
Scientists have taken a significant step towards the development of tailor-made chiral nanocarriers with controllable release properties. These nanocarriers, inspired by nature's helical molecules like DNA and proteins, hold immense potential for tar.....»»
Study reveals how one enzyme hitches a ride on another to recognize tRNA
Imagine your body as a highly organized factory where workers tirelessly assemble proteins around the clock. These proteins are the machines and scaffolds that make up your body and are essential for various functions. In this factory, special delive.....»»
Using supercomputer researchers discover new clues to improving fusion confinement
Nuclear fusion—when two nuclei combine to form a new nucleus, thereby releasing energy—may be the clean, reliable, limitless power source of the future. But first, scientists must learn how to control its production......»»
New fluorescent reporting system illuminates accumulation of unfolded proteins in endoplasmic reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a major organelle responsible for protein folding and trafficking. Protein folding stress in the ER can lead to the accumulation of unfolded or misfolded proteins, known as ER stress, which activates the unfolded pro.....»»
Why does my iPhone say SOS? What it means and how to get rid of it
Is your iPhone showing an SOS indicator in the status bar? Don't panic. Here's what that means and how to get rid of it......»»
AI-based approach matches protein interaction partners
Proteins are the building blocks of life, involved in virtually every biological process. Understanding how proteins interact with each other is crucial for deciphering the complexities of cellular functions, and has significant implications for drug.....»»
OLED laptops are about to get brighter, thinner, and more expensive
LG has just announced that it started the mass production of Tandem OLED panels. The displays could be hugely beneficial in upcoming laptops......»»
Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population—not a doomed, overpopulated island
Conventional wisdom holds that the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, once had a large population that crashed after living beyond its means and stripping the island of resources. A new research study my colleagues and I conducted has s.....»»
Non-coding RNA acts as "superhighway" for gene expression, study finds
The function of non-coding RNA in the cell has long been a mystery to researchers. Unlike coding RNA, non-coding RNA does not produce proteins—yet it exists in large quantities......»»
Apple wants to replace 50% of iPhone final assembly line workers with automation
A new report from The Information today details Apple’s efforts to automate more of the iPhone production process. The report explains that Apple has told managers to “reduce the number of workers on iPhone final assembly lines by as much as 50%.....»»
Novel catalysts for improved methanol production using carbon dioxide dehydrogenation
Encapsulating copper nanoparticles within hydrophobic porous silicate crystals has been shown by scientists at Tokyo Tech to significantly enhance the catalytic activity of copper-zinc oxide catalysts used in methanol synthesis via CO2 hydrogenation......»»