Micro-sized polyethylene particles show adverse effects in cell lines
Exposure to high doses of micro-sized polyethylene has adverse effects on cells, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds. The researchers investigated the toxicity of micro-sized polyethylene in two different human colorectal cancer.....»»
Mitochondrial study offers new insights into how our cells process RNA for energy production
Researchers at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet have made a major discovery in how human cells produce energy. Their study, published in The EMBO Journal, reveals the detailed mechanisms of how mitochondria process.....»»
Barry Keoghan being eyed to return as Joker for Batman spinoff series
The Clown Prince of Crime might be getting his own show. Barry Keoghan is in talks to reprise his role as the Joker for a new TV series......»»
iPad mini 7 review: a more mighty micro tablet
There's not much new to talk about regarding the iPad mini 7 beyond the chipset upgrade that provides a much-needed mid-life upgrade.iPad mini 7 review: a more powerful miniIt's human nature to like something simply because it looks new and different.....»»
Mass Effect TV show in development at Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios is taking a swing at another video game franchise, Mass Effect, to adapt into a television show. .....»»
If you have to watch one Netflix show this November, stream this one
A comedy series that was formerly one of the first Peacock originals is now the one Netflix show you need to watch in November......»»
Netflix now lets you share screenshots of your favorite moments from a movie or show
Pretty much every video streaming platform has DRM-protected content, which aims to prevent users from distributing copyrighted material. Unfortunately, this also means that users can’t easily share screenshots of specific moments of something they.....»»
Plastics pollution worsens the impacts of all planetary boundaries, new study says
Plastics are not as safe and inert as previously thought. A new research study written by an international team of researchers uses the planetary boundaries framework to structure the rapidly mounting evidence of the effects of plastics on the enviro.....»»
Advances in plate tectonics research provide a new view of deep Earth"s carbon emissions
From time to time, when Earth's tectonic plates shift, the planet emits a long, slow belch of carbon dioxide. In a new modeling study published in Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, R. Dietmar Müller and colleagues show how this gas released from.....»»
M4 Mac mini review roundup: Pint-sized powerhouse that won"t break the bank
Apple's overhaul of the Mac mini with M4 has been warmly received by reviewers, with many highlighting how it's one of the best values you can get right now — provided you avoid those pricey upgrades.M4 Mac miniApple's introduction of the New Mac m.....»»
Airborne microplastics aid in cloud formation
It turns out microplastics have an effect on the weather and climate. Clouds form when water vapor—an invisible gas in the atmosphere—sticks to tiny floating particles, such.....»»
Researcher highlights the combined effects of climate change and chemical pollution
Traditionally, research has focused on either climate change or chemical pollution in isolation, overlooking their combined effects. This oversight creates a blind spot in understanding the full scope of risks to ecosystems and human health......»»
Scientists calculate predictions for meson measurements
Nuclear physics theorists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have demonstrated that complex calculations run on supercomputers can accurately predict the distribution of electric charges in mesons, particles made.....»»
Balancing quantity and quality: How X/Twitter"s algorithm influences our consumption of news
Are we only seeing the kind of news we want to see on social media? What effects do personalized algorithms have on our perception of news quality? Do algorithms help us serendipitously encounter information that we didn't expect? These are the quest.....»»
Stranger Things season 5 reveals episode titles, confirms 2025 release
In honor of Stranger Things Day, Netflix revealed the episodes titles for the fifth and final season of the hit show......»»
Hard in theory, easy in practice: Why graph isomorphism algorithms seem to be so effective
Graphs are everywhere. In discrete mathematics, they are structures that show the connections between points, much like a public transportation network. Mathematicians have long sought to develop algorithms that can compare any two graphs......»»
Novel nanoparticles can trap and neutralize large amounts of SARS-CoV-2
Researchers from the IBB-UAB have developed a new class of nanostructures capable of trapping and neutralizing large quantities of the SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, both in liquid solutions and on the surface of materials......»»
Genetic repair via CRISPR can inadvertently introduce other defects, researchers show
The CRISPR molecular scissors have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of genetic diseases. This is because they can be used to correct specific defective sections of the genome. Unfortunately, however, there is a catch: under certain condit.....»»
How imposter syndrome and a lack of self-confidence can hold small businesses back
It might come as a surprise that most of the UK's income and employment is provided not by the big national or multinational companies we all recognize but by what are known as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)......»»
Yellowstone spoilers, season 6, and Kevin Costner: The hit show’s director previews season 5, part 2
The wait for Yellowstone season 5, part 2 is almost over. Ahead of the season 5, part 2 premiere, one of Yellowstone's directors previews the new episodes......»»
Hogwarts Legacy sequel will align with the HBO Harry Potter show
Hogwarts Legacy is getting a sequel, and it will align with the Harry Potter TV series in the works at HBO......»»