Identifying the spark of desire in fruit flies
Fruit flies have evolved an elaborate courtship ritual. Upon recognizing a suitable mate in his vicinity, a male fruit fly transforms into a dogged suitor, sometimes chasing the female for more than 26 yards, or nine miles in human terms, singing to.....»»
CRISPR/Cas9-based gene drive could suppress agricultural pests
Researchers have developed a "homing gene drive system" based on CRISPR/Cas9 that could be used to suppress populations of Drosophila suzukii vinegar flies—so-called "spotted-wing Drosophila" that devastate soft-skinned fruit in North America, Euro.....»»
Researchers develop viP-CLIP method for identifying protein networks in tissues
A recent Nature Communications paper by the Stoffel group (IMHS) in collaboration with the Tuschl and Chao labs reports the development of viP-CLIP, a method capable of identifying RBP networks in tissues, and the identification a novel factor implic.....»»
Space Farmers of the Future May Grow Fungi, Flies and Microgreens
Here’s how the winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge are making food out of thin air.....»»
4 design lessons learned from Apple’s Vision Pro
Desire drives Apple’s success. Will the design of the Vision Pro headset be enough? Make no mistake: The demo introducing Apple’s new Vision Pro headset was fundamentally about software more than hardware. Apple CEO Tim Cook seemed to.....»»
Canada wildfires spark "ecoterrorist" conspiracy theory
As Canada hurtles towards its worst wildfire season in history, a conspiracy theory has taken off online claiming environmentalists intentionally set some of the blazes......»»
A SpaceX Dragon spaceship is carrying lots of fresh fruit to ISS
Besides science gear and hardware, SpaceX's Dragon is also carrying apples, blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, various cheeses, and cherry tomatoes for the crew......»»
Speaking up for the annoying fruit fly
Fruit flies can be truly annoying when they are buzzing around your living room or landing in your wine. But we have much to thank these tiny nuisances for—they revolutionized biological and medical science......»»
Using satellite date to help accelerate the green transition
Earth observation has been essential in identifying and monitoring climate change. Satellite data form the baseline for effective European mitigation and adaptation strategies to support the Green Transition, the European Union to reach its goal of b.....»»
Accessibility Hacks In Music: An Instrument For Henar
Music is such an integral part of the human experience. A musical chord can evoke emotion faster than a paragraph. The desire to make music is overwhelming for many of us. Unfortunately, for some, there are obstacles in the way. This project aims to.....»»
Best iPhone 13 Pro screen protectors to buy in 2023
Keep your iPhone 13 Pro display protected with these screen protectors. Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro is still a good iPhone to own for those who want or need a Pro model. It has all the features and performance that you desire from an iPhone.....»»
Chipmakers exhausted by escalating US-China trade tensions
The escalating trade tensions between the US and China are wearing on chipmakers, and big companies like Intel and Nvidia have recently expressed their desire to defuse the situation......»»
Collective property rights spark spirit of cooperation that extends beyond managing land
When people come together to manage collectively owned natural resources like forests, they may become more cooperative and trusting overall, according to recent research led by CU Boulder......»»
Theoretical biologists uncover novel mechanism for flight control in fruit flies
Researchers at the Institute for Theoretical Biology at Humboldt Universität have solved a long-standing mathematical puzzle about the emergence of electrical activity patterns during insect flight. Together with colleagues at the Johannes Gutenberg.....»»
Spark email gets +AI to ‘write better emails faster’ while keeping control of your inbox
Popular email client Spark is out with a big update that brings generative AI as your personal assistant. Spark +AI is designed to help you “write better emails faster” and boost your communication confidence, “while respecting your autonomy a.....»»
Anthropic secures $450M in Series C funding from Google, Salesforce and others
Anthropic, a San Francisco-based AI startup, announced today that it has raised $450 million in Series C funding led by Spark Capital. Anthropic, a San Francisco-based AI startup, announced today that it has raised $450 million in Series C fundin.....»»
Unpacking consumer research: Identifying trends, emerging topics, and key insights
Researchers from Newcastle Business School, The University of Newcastle, and UNSW Business School, University of New South Wales, have published a new paper in the Journal of Consumer Psychology that provides a comprehensive review of consumer resear.....»»
With hundreds of call-outs every day, wildlife rescue services can help Australians understand threats to native animals
Imagine coming across an injured kangaroo on the side of the road. Or a bat entangled in fruit tree netting. Would you know who to call to get help?.....»»
Uncovering the driving factors behind algal growth in the South-to-North Water Diversion Project using advanced AI
Identifying the factors contributing to algal growth accurately and reliably is vital for sustainable use and scientific management of freshwater resources. As scientific research evolves from using small data sets to larger ones, the shortcomings of.....»»
Identifying the best bumble bee diets
A new study has identified the bee's knees of bumble bee dietary options in Ohio and the Upper Midwest......»»
The chemistry of fermented coffee
Human "sniffers" described the flavor as "raspberry notes with a hint of rose water." Enlarge / Identifying the compounds that give fermented coffee its unique flavor and aroma could allow more people to enjoy it. (credit: Samo S.....»»