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......»»
The Google Pixel 8a’s release just got a lot closer
Ready to get your hands on the Google Pixel 8a? Good news! Its release date shouldn't be far off now, as a new bit of news confirms......»»
Tropical plants beat drought by interacting with specific microbes, study shows
Plant-soil-microbe interactions play a crucial role in processes that take place in the soil directly around plant roots, or the rhizosphere, and these processes contribute to nutrient cycling and metabolite turnover in the environment. Amid the wate.....»»
Online gaming is bringing RAF families closer
Modern methods of internet-based communication such as online gaming and video calls are helping RAF servicepeople stay connected to their families when serving away from home—but challenges still remain, according to new research by Anglia Ruskin.....»»
Alzheimer"s drug fermented with help from AI and bacteria moves closer to reality
Galantamine is a common medication used by people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia around the world to treat their symptoms. Unfortunately, synthesizing the active compounds in a lab at the scale needed isn't commercially viable......»»
The Blink Mini 2 features an updated design, support for outdoor use
The Blink Mini 2 is now available, offering an updated design and support for outdoor use. Here's a closer look at the new security camera from Amazon......»»
Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs OnePlus 12: A Battle Closer Than Expected
Here is a detailed comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24+ and OnePlus 12. The post Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs OnePlus 12: A Battle Closer Than Expected appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung launched its next-generation Android flagship Gala.....»»
Bill that could ban TikTok passes in House despite constitutional concerns
US much closer to banning TikTok, despite users' protests. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill with a vote of 352–65 that could block TikTok in.....»»
Study brings scientists a step closer to successfully growing plants in space
New, highly stretchable sensors can monitor and transmit plant growth information without human intervention, report University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers in the journal Device......»»
Can genetic parasites alter interactions between microbes and hosts?
Researchers from the Max Planck Institutes (MPI) for Evolutionary Biology in Plön and for Biology in Tübingen have made significant progress in understanding the evolution of interactions between plants and microbes. The study focuses on Pseudomona.....»»
Narwal Freo X Ultra vs. Roborock S8 Pro Ultra: Which is the best robot vacuum?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra are two of the best robot vacuums of 2024. But which is better for your home? Here's a closer look at both......»»
The Pixel Series Could DeX-Like Feature Soon
We might be getting one step closer to seeing Google's own version of DeX mode. The post The Pixel Series Could Get a DeX-Like Feature Soon appeared first on Phandroid. Perhaps one of the biggest head-scratchers surrounding the Pixel devic.....»»
Researchers discover new insights hiding above a 60-year-old fire
Microbes are vital to maintaining healthy, fertile soil, which, in turn, is vital to the overall health of ecosystems. But what happens to these microbes when humans cause long-term damage to the environment?.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 are Finally Official
While both devices share some similar specs, there are some minor differences once you take a closer look. The post The Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 are Finally Official appeared first on Phandroid. After several weeks and months of rumors,.....»»
Scientists Are Inching Closer to Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth
De-extinction startup Colossal Biosciences claims it has found a way to reprogram elephant cells, a technical breakthrough that could lead to the return of the long-lost mammals......»»
Not just humans: Bees and chimps can also pass on their skills
Bumblebees and chimpanzees can learn skills from their peers so complicated that they could never have mastered them on their own, an ability previously thought to be unique to humans, two studies said on Wednesday......»»
Circular Slim Smart Ring Review – One Ring Closer
I spent the last two months with the Circular Slim Smart ring. Here is why I would recommend it for casual fitness tracking. The post Circular Slim Smart Ring Review – One Ring Closer appeared first on Phandroid. Smart rings arenR.....»»
Video: Stashing carbon for the long haul with healthy soils
A key solution for carbon capture and storage is under our feet. We're investigating the interactions between plants, microbes, and geological features in soil with the goal of using healthy soil ecosystems to pull carbon from the atmosphere and stas.....»»
Honey bees are surprisingly abundant, research shows—but most are wild, not managed in hives
There are roughly 100 million managed western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies in hives worldwide, with about half in Europe, Africa and western Asia, where the species is native, and the rest in the Americas, Oceania and eastern Asia, where it is.....»»
3 underrated movies on Prime Video you need to watch in March
The three underrated movies on Prime Video you need to watch in March 2024 are comedies that will have you belly-laughing the whole way through......»»
A gentle tap to the hive can reveal health of honeybee colonies, study confirms
Scientists at Nottingham Trent University investigated how thousands of bees reacted in unison to a very short and weak vibrational knock delivered at randomized times to a number of hives......»»