In a first, chemists synthesize ocean-based molecule that could fight Parkinson"s
Organic chemists at UCLA have created the first synthetic version of a molecule recently discovered in a sea sponge that may have therapeutic benefits for Parkinson's disease and similar disorders. The molecule, known as lissodendoric acid A, appears.....»»
Decades after global regulations, the Arctic Ocean"s legacy persistent organic pollutants haven"t dropped
The presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in all the world's oceans but one has been in steady decline since 2001, when 152 countries agreed on a comprehensive global ban. The exception has been the Arctic Ocean, which has seen a sharp ris.....»»
Text and facial expressions drive success in charitable crowdfunding
A study conducted by researches from Ocean University of China, published in Financial Innovation, presents a novel model to investigate the role of emotions in charitable crowdfunding. Grounded in emotional contagion theory and language-mediated ass.....»»
Testing thousands of RNA enzymes helps find first "twister ribozyme" in mammals
The "RNA world" hypothesis proposes that the earliest life on Earth may have been based on RNA—a single-stranded molecule similar in many ways to DNA—like some modern viruses. This is because, like DNA, RNA can carry genetic information, but, lik.....»»
Metal Slug Tactics gives turn-based strategy a hyper-stylized shot of adrenaline
It's a little rogue-lite, it's a bit '90s arcade, and it's surprisingly deep. Metal Slug Tactics pushes hard on the boundaries of the vaunted run-and-gun arcade series. You can ru.....»»
Metal Slug Tactics is an arcade reimagining worth playing on Game Pass
Metal Slug Tactics reimagines SNK's classic arcade action game as a turn-based strategy game, but the conversion works surprisingly well......»»
New survey finds alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in US, particularly among white, Republican men
Press freedom is a pillar of American democracy. But political attacks on US-based journalists and news organizations pose an unprecedented threat to their safety and the integrity of information......»»
Bio-based fibers could pose greater threat to environment than conventional plastics
Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet's most important species than the conventional plastics they are designed to replace, a new study has shown......»»
AI learning mechanisms may lead to increase in codebase leaks
The proliferation of non-human identities and the complexity of modern application architectures has created significant security challenges, particularly in managing sensitive credentials, according to GitGuardian. Based on a survey of 1,000 IT deci.....»»
Research shows affiliation-based hiring can have benefits and pitfalls, depending on proximal and distal ties
Affiliation-based hiring tactics appear to help young firms access and retain higher-quality employees, leading to better performance—provided the connections are appropriate for the firm's needs. According to a study published in Strategic Managem.....»»
How many trees does it take to cool a city? Researchers develop tool to set urban tree canopy goals
Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures. Tree-planting programs are a popular, nature-based way to cool cities, but these initiatives have been largely based on gu.....»»
Small reductions to meat production in wealthier countries may help fight climate change
Scientists and environmental activists have consistently called for drastic reductions in meat production as a way to reduce emissions and, in doing so, combat climate change. However, a new analysis concludes that a smaller reduction, borne by wealt.....»»
Future space telescopes could be made from thin membranes, unrolled in space to enormous size
Space-based telescopes are remarkable. Their view isn't obscured by the weather in our atmosphere, and so they can capture incredibly detailed images of the heavens. Unfortunately, they are quite limited in mirror size......»»
Oh buoy! A new-generation satellite mission to study color of the ocean from space
Curtin University has joined forces with NASA, University of Miami, San José State University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on a new-generation satellite mission to study the color of the ocean from space, providing vital in.....»»
New process enhances thermoplastic blends with polylactic acid
Bio-based thermoplastics are produced from renewable organic materials and can be recycled after use. Their resilience can be improved by blending bio-based thermoplastics with other thermoplastics. However, the interface between the materials in the.....»»
Mangrove degradation threatens carbon storage in China"s Pearl Bay
Carbon sinks are important in the fight against climate change as they draw down atmospheric carbon dioxide levels by storing organic carbon in the oceans and soil, for example. Within tropical and subtropical intertidal locations, wetland plant comm.....»»
Bison fight showcases "strength and resilience’ of iconic critters
Bison fight showcases "strength and resilience’ of iconic critters.....»»
Ten key moments in the climate change fight
With the UN climate summit to start in Azerbaijan in a week, here is a recap of 10 key dates in the battle against global warming......»»
Scientists Found a "Yellow Brick Road" at The Bottom of The Pacific Ocean
Scientists Found a "Yellow Brick Road" at The Bottom of The Pacific Ocean.....»»
I have a theory on how the PS5 Pro could actually outclass PCs
The PS5 Pro is arriving in just a few days, and based on some comments made by Sony, it might outclass a PC in one way......»»
Deep sea rocks suggest oxygen can be made without photosynthesis, deepening the mystery of life
Oxygen, the molecule that supports intelligent life as we know it, is largely made by plants. Whether underwater or on land, they do this by photosynthesizing carbon dioxide. However, a recent study demonstrates that oxygen may be produced without th.....»»