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Human cells hacked to act like squid skin cells could unlock key to camouflage

It's not possible to culture squid skin cells in the lab; this approach provides a solution. Enlarge / Certain squid have the ability to camouflage themselves by making themselves transparent and/or changing their coloration. (c.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaMar 28th, 2023

A history of bacteria domestication: Researchers investigate genetic and phenotypic characteristics of Swiss cheeses

The domestication of livestock and plants marked an important stage in the settlement of human populations in the Neolithic period, as they moved from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a subsistence model based on animal husbandry and agriculture. Becau.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Unlocking the brain: Peptide-guided nanoparticles deliver mRNA to neurons

Penn Engineers have modified lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)—the revolutionary technology behind the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines—to not only cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) but also to target specific types of cells, including neurons. This breakthroug.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

NASA sees progress on Starlab commercial space station development

A NASA-funded commercial space station, Starlab, recently completed four key developmental milestones, marking substantial progress in the station's design and operational readiness......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Model captures energy return on global agriculture investment

A primary output of agriculture is food, an energy source for the human body. But agriculture also requires energy inputs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

NASA finalizes strategy for sustaining human presence in low Earth orbit

As part of the agency's efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit, defining the long-term approach toward advancing microgravity science, technology, and exploration for the benefit o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Protective salt marshes along coasts are in danger across the globe but it"s not too late to act, researchers say

Salt marshes are among coastal habitats endangered by both rising sea levels and urban development......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Patients whose allergies cause the sniffles have different fungi living in their noses, scientists discover

Nearly a quarter of Portuguese adults have allergies that cause a runny nose. This respiratory disease, formally called allergic rhinitis and frequently associated with asthma, is a common problem around the world, and the upper airway is a key targe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Scientists reveal characteristics of Salmonella dry surface biofilm

Food scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have revealed key characteristics of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella dry surface biofilm (DSB), a previously overlooked type of biofilm that commonly exists in dry food processing enviro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Excited state dynamics unlock potential for organics LEDs and bioimaging

Excited state dynamics are essential for understanding fluorescence properties in molecules, impacting their application in technologies. Research at Shinshu University explores how molecular structure and geometry influence light emission in aggrega.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

How institutions transform weak reputation incentives into strong cooperation drivers

Institutions form the backbone of human societies. They foster cooperation by rewarding prosocial behavior and punishing selfish actions. However, they face a fundamental paradox: While they are designed to incentivize cooperation, institutions thems.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides

Bedbugs. Just mentioning the tiny, biting insects that live on human blood and infest mattresses, couches, and bedding strikes fear into most people. In addition to the anxiety, itching, and rashes an outbreak can cause, bedbugs can be difficult to i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

DAVINCI mission"s many "firsts" aim to unlock Venus"s hidden secrets

NASA's DAVINCI—Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging—mission embodies the spirit of innovation and exploration that its namesake, Leonardo da Vinci, was famous for......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

iOS 18.3 adding Home app support for robot vacuums, per beta

Apple released iOS 18.3 beta 1 today for developers, five days after shipping iOS 18.2 to the public. One change in the new update is Home app support coming for a key new device category. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Apple’s foldable iPad could be the dream all-in-one I’ve always wanted

Rumors have once again surfaced of Apple developing a large foldable iPad. But now we have some new details, and as a heavy iPad user I’m very excited—though several key questions remain. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Serbian government used Cellebrite to unlock phones, install spyware

Serbian police and intelligence officers used Cellebrite forensic extraction software to unlock journalists’ and activists’ phones and install previously unknown Android spyware called NoviSpy, a new Amnesty International report claims. T.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Apple Sports app gets four new features, including Live Activity scheduling

Apple Sports was launched earlier this year as a dedicated app for iPhone users to track sports. It’s received regular updates all year, and today there’s a new version available that adds four key new features. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in the grapes" skin

Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking—something like 10,000 years. As chemists specializing in winemaking, we wanted to try to figure out the source of these headaches......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Q&A with archaeologist: Are climate-related calamities erasing Illinois" cultural history?

In a new report, scientists with the Illinois State Archaeological Survey describe how increased flooding, erosion and other effects of human-induced climate change are degrading many of the state's cultural sites. ISAS research archaeologist Andrew.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors—one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages

Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures associate twins with health and vitality, while others see them as a philosophical reminder of the duality of life and death, good and evil. Some famous twins a.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Anthropologists call for tracking and preservation of human artifacts on Mars

Are human spacecraft, landers, rovers and other space-exploration debris little more than trash littering the surface of Mars, or the modern equivalent of Clovis points—treasured artifacts marking Homo sapiens' lust for new frontiers?.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024