Microscopic worms to the cranberry rescue
Nematodes with a taste for "insect innards" may offer cranberry growers a natural alternative to fighting hungry crop pests with chemical insecticides......»»
New technique makes gene editing at scale possible in animals, shortening work timeframes by years
Working in teeny tiny worms, scientists can now test the effects of thousands of genetic mutations in one fell swoop......»»
Tropical storm batters Philippines capital before exit
Emergency workers scrambled to rescue residents trapped by floods in and around the Philippine capital on Sunday as Tropical Storm Nalgae swept out of the country after killing at least 48 people......»»
Apple Watch Series 8 Car Crash Detection kicks in and calls for help after driver slams into a pole
Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra are the first models to include Crash Detection, and the new feature is already coming to the rescue. An Indianapolis man named Nolan Abell credits his newly purchased Apple Watch Series 8 with calling for help after.....»»
Identity theft, the secret to a cat parasite"s success
The parasite Toxoplasma is carried by a large portion of the global human population. Now a study led by researchers at Stockholm University shows how this microscopic parasite so successfully spreads in the body, for example to the brain. The parasi.....»»
Researchers chart future of nucleic acid nanotechnology
Trapped in a microscopic cage made of strands of DNA, molecules of a life-saving drug course through the bloodstream of a cancer patient. Only when receptors on the strands sense they've arrived at the right location—cancer cells overproducing a pa.....»»
Research into ancient lineage of microscopic fungi upends assumptions about its genetic relationships
Mycologists tend to base their evolutionary assumptions about all fungi on the higher fungi such as mushrooms, bread molds and yeasts. But that is a mistake, according to a major recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sc.....»»
Search-and-rescue jetpack flies like a dream in lousy weather
A paramedic in England recently strapped a jetpack to his back and tested it for the first time in rough weather conditions......»»
Researchers reveal new knowledge of microscopic creature"s durability
University of Wyoming researchers have gained further insight into the biological processes that allow microscopic creatures called tardigrades to survive extreme conditions, including being completely dried out in suspended animation for years......»»
Plants Call in Hornets to Rescue Their Seeds
These trees trick hornets with the promise of a scrumptious caterpillar buffet.....»»
Cranberry farmers fight climate change to protect Thanksgiving staple
American farmers growing cranberries, a quintessential component of Thanksgiving feasts, have had to adapt their traditional methods to fight the effects of climate change......»»
How advanced optical tweezers revolutionized cell manipulation
Optical tweezers (OTs), also known as optical traps, are highly focused laser beams that can be used to trap and manipulate microscopic objects with a noncontact force. Employed in a wide range of nano and micro-scale operations, OTs have become part.....»»
Underground microbes may have swarmed ancient Mars
Ancient Mars may have had an environment capable of harboring an underground world teeming with microscopic organisms, French scientists reported Monday......»»
Decoding how plants survive drought
National University of Singapore biologists have revealed how plants suppress the formation of stomata, the microscopic pores on their surface, to limit water loss during drought conditions......»»
New system designs nanomaterials that conduct heat in specific ways
Computer chips are packed with billions of microscopic transistors that enable powerful computation, but also generate a great deal of heat. A buildup of heat can slow a computer processor and make it less efficient and reliable. Engineers employ hea.....»»
"Amersterdam" review: Christian Bale can"t rescue David O. Russell from himself
Don't be fooled by the glossy promotional campaign of Amsterdam. Sure, on paper this seems a dazzling pick perfect for fall, boasting big stars like Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Rami Malek, Robert De Niro, and Taylor Swift. I.....»»
Coral select algae partnerships to ease environmental stress
Corals live symbiotically with a variety of microscopic algae that provide most of the energy corals require, and some algae can make coral more resilient to heat stress. In assessing one of the main reef builders in Hawai'i, Montipora capitata (rice.....»»
Desperate Families Are Crowdsourcing Rescues on Social Media In the Path of Hurricane Ian
“That social media post 100% saved his life." Many people whose loved ones stayed behind in the pathway of Hurricane Ian are crowdsourcing rescue efforts as they grapple with the helplessness of waiting and not knowing. In TikTok videos.....»»
Plastic gobbling enzymes in worm spit may help ease pollution
Enzymes found in the saliva of wax worms can degrade one of the most common forms of plastic waste, according to research published Tuesday that could open up new ways of dealing with plastic pollution......»»
Manufacturing microscopic octopuses with a 3D printer
Although just cute little creatures at first glance, the microscopic geckos and octopuses fabricated by 3D laser printing in the molecular engineering labs at Heidelberg University could open up new opportunities in fields such as microrobotics or bi.....»»
Discovery of new microscopic species expands the tree of life
Scientists have discovered several very rare species of microorganisms, some of which have never been seen before and others which have escaped the curious eyes of scientists for over a hundred years......»»