Into the belly of the bee: A closer look at bees" gut microbes
Environmental bacteria and fungi that end up in the belly of honeybees may be essential to their survival in a changing world as bee populations dwindle due to pesticides, poor nutrition, habitat destruction and declining genetic diversity......»»
Engineered microbes found to repel mosquitoes
Genetically-engineered human skin bacteria can make mice less attractive to mosquitoes for 11 days. Mosquitoes transmit a host of deadly diseases, including malaria, West Nile, dengue, yellow fever, and Zika. Female mosquitoes on the hunt for a blood.....»»
Study finds friendships in America may be in less peril than previously thought
American adults may typically have more friends than indicated by other recent surveys, with fewer Americans having no friends at all—though many would like closer friendships. Natalie Pennington of Colorado State University, US, and colleagues pre.....»»
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is one step closer to release
Game publisher Plaion announced that it will be publishing Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, due out next year......»»
Air pollution makes it harder for bees to smell flowers
Contaminants can alter plant odors and warp insects’ senses, disrupting the process of pollination. Scientists are uncovering various ways that air pollution can interfere with the ability of insects to pollinate plants. (credi.....»»
Healthy bees, healthy planet: The impact of balanced diets on honeybee colonies
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that a balanced diet is essential for the optimal health and task performance of honeybees, a key species for pollination and ecosystem stability. The study, led by Prof. Sharoni Shafir.....»»
NASA Mars rover captures rock that could hold fossilized microbes
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has made what could be its most astonishing discovery to date: possible signs of ancient life on the Red Planet......»»
Scientists figure out why there are so many colorful birds in the tropics and how these colors spread over time
The color palette of the birds you see out your window depends on where you live. If you're far from the Equator, most birds tend to have drab colors, but the closer you are to the tropics, you'll probably see more and more colorful feathers......»»
Going deeper for healthy offshore reefs in Storm Bay
Scientists have used high-tech underwater robots to take a closer look at the deep offshore reefs on the east coast of Bruny Island in Tasmania and have revealed the seabed biodiversity there for the first time......»»
Leaked Renders Show the Pixel Buds Pro 2 Design
A familiar look, but with a twist. The post Leaked Renders Show the Pixel Buds Pro 2 Design appeared first on Phandroid. With the upcoming “Made by Google” launch event getting closer and closer, it’s unsurprising to see.....»»
Scientists publish first experimental evidence for new groups of methane-producing organisms
A team of scientists from Montana State University has provided the first experimental evidence that two new groups of microbes thriving in thermal features in Yellowstone National Park produce methane—a discovery that could one day contribute to t.....»»
Trees reveal climate surprise: Microbes living in bark remove methane from the atmosphere
Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere, according to a study published 24 July in Nature......»»
Pixel Android 15 Beta Issues: 5 Things to Know
Google’s pushed a new Android 15 beta 4 update for Pixel devices. And while we’re getting closer to the final release but the operating system is still plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this is unfinished so.....»»
Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test
Boeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth......»»
Dynamic view of opioid receptor could refine pain relief
Effective pain relief without the debilitating side effects of traditional opioids is closer to becoming a reality thanks to a study by an all-RIKEN team into the structure and dynamics of a drug-bound opioid receptor......»»
I tested Asus’ impossibly small gaming PC to see if it measures up
The Asus ROG NUC 970 is an impossibly small desktop, but looking closer at the performance reveals why it's so tiny......»»
The Lucid Air Pure review: Lower weight, better steering, amazing efficiency
Less power and less weight almost always makes for a better electric vehicle. Enlarge / At just under $70,000, the Lucid Air Pure is closer to the company's original target for an entry-level model than the "under $80,000" it tol.....»»
Microbes found to destroy certain "forever chemicals" by cleaving stubborn fluorine-to-carbon bonds
A UC Riverside environmental engineering team has discovered specific bacterial species that can destroy certain kinds of "forever chemicals," a step further toward low-cost treatments of contaminated drinking water sources......»»
The Race for Space-Based Solar Power
Once a sci-fi staple, the ability to beam solar power from space now seems closer than ever—but a lot of work remains......»»
Exoplanet caught in "hairpin turn" signals how high-mass gas giants form
Astronomers have discovered a planet that has the most oblong orbit ever found among transiting planets. The exoplanet's extreme circuit—which looks closer to a cucumber than a circle—follows one of the most drastically stretched-out orbits of al.....»»
Powerful new particle accelerator a step closer with muon-marshaling technology
New experimental results show particles called muons can be corralled into beams suitable for high-energy collisions, paving the way for new physics......»»