How planarians can regenerate during periods of starvation
Planarians are able to survive long periods of starvation unscathed by maintaining their stem cell pool and regenerative capacity. The molecular processes behind this are not yet known. Jena researchers from the Leibniz Institute on Aging—Fritz Lip.....»»
As oceans warm, marine cold spells are disappearing
Marine cold spells are cold versions of heat waves: periods of exceptionally cold water, able to hurt or help the ecosystems they hit. As the atmosphere and oceans warm, marine cold spells are becoming less intense and less frequent overall, accordin.....»»
Florida"s starving manatees reflect troubles in coastal ecosystems around the globe
Ask the veterinarians and biologists collecting dead manatees along Florida's Atlantic coast this winter, and they'll tell you starvation is a slow and excruciating way to die......»»
Some hard drives just aren"t as tough as SSDs, report claims
Hard disk drives are known for their reliability but many new SSDs can run for even longer periods of time......»»
Netflix to leave Russia after defying order to carry state-run channels
Netflix to stop streaming in Russia, cut off all users when billing periods end. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Christopher Ames) Netflix is suspending its streaming service inside Russia amid the country's war against Ukrain.....»»
Save 98% on this stacked Google productivity training bundle
TL;DR: The 2022 All-In-One Google Ads and Productivity Training Bundle is on sale for £22.12, saving you 98% on list price.As much as having periods of rest and self-care are celebrated, productivity is still essential in today’s workforc.....»»
Poorest people bear growing burden of heat waves as temperatures rise
People with lower incomes are exposed to heat waves for longer periods of time compared to their higher income counterparts due to a combination of location and access to heat adaptations like air conditioning. This inequality is expected to rise as.....»»
Fix, not fight: Scientists help plants regenerate after injury
After injury, plants make a trade-off between repairing damaged tissue and ramping up their defenses, according to a new study led by researchers in New York University's Center for Genomics and Systems Biology and published in Developmental Cell......»»
Creating micrometer-sized hydrogen storage particles encased in tailored polymer membranes
Hydrogen is considered a vital component of the energy transition: it can be produced from solar or wind power and therefore stores green energy in the form of an environmentally friendly energy carrier, providing energy at night and during periods o.....»»
Predicting the efficiency of oxygen-evolving electrolysis on the moon and Mars
Scientists at The University of Manchester and The University of Glasgow have today provided more insight into the possibility of establishing a pathway to generate oxygen for humans to potentially call the moon or Mars 'home' for extended periods of.....»»
As Apple services grow, here’s why you shouldn’t expect longer free trial periods
Just yesterday, 9to5Mac reported that Apple Music no longer offers three months of free trial for new users, but this isn’t the first time the company has reduced the trial of its services. more… The post As Apple services grow, here.....»»
Verizon wants to lock customers in for longer periods
Verizon announced that they will now be only offering 36-month contracts, ditching their 24-month and 30-month options. The post Verizon wants to lock customers in for longer periods first appeared on Phandroid. Typically when you sign a co.....»»
SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees
The SeaWorld theme park in Orlando is opening new pools to care for Florida manatees that are dying from starvation due to poor water quality in their normal habitat......»»
New treatment helped frogs regenerate their amputated legs, potential for human therapy
Our bodies connect us to the world. When people lose parts of their bodies to disease or traumatic injury, they often feel that they've lost a part of who they are, even experiencing a grief akin to losing a loved one. Their sense of personal loss is.....»»
Gene Variant May Have Helped Ancient Humans Survive Starvation
When there’s no food, it pays to be small -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Assassin"s Creed Was Originally Going To End On a Spaceship
The first plan for Assassin's Creed 3 ended with Desmond and Lucy leaving on a spaceship to go start human civilization anew.The Assassin's Creed series has always paired exploring historical time periods with modern-day technology and storylines.....»»
Lego Star Wars: Skywalker Saga gets release date
To reach Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's April 5 release date, developer TT Games has reportedly undergone intense periods of crunch......»»
Attempt to feed manatees fails so far, but effort to hold off starvation will continue
An attempt to feed starving manatees appears to have failed so far, as the big marine mammals refuse to recognize floating lettuce as food......»»
Under a moon spell: Shark attacks related to lunar phases
New research from LSU and the University of Florida suggests that more shark attacks occur during fuller phases of the moon. While the exact cause remains unclear, the researchers found that more shark attacks than average occur during periods of hig.....»»
Women"s Periods May Be Late After Coronavirus Vaccination, Study Suggests
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: Shortly after coronavirus vaccines were rolled out about a year ago, women started reporting erratic menstrual cycles after receiving the shots. Some said their periods were late. Others re.....»»
CDC draws criticism for shorter COVID quarantine, isolation as omicron bears down
Data backs shorter periods, but experts say testing is key. Enlarge / Travelers wait in line to check-in at LaGuardia Airport in New York, on December 24, 2021. -On Christmas Eve, airlines, struggling with the Omicron variant of Covid.....»»