Mitochondria found to be protected by ketogenesis
Ketone bodies are generally an alternative energy source during starvation, but in newborns, ketogenesis is active regardless of nutritional status. In a recent study from Kumamoto University (Japan), researchers analyzed the effects of ketogenesis i.....»»
Configurable topological beam splitting via antichiral gyromagnetic photonic crystal
Topological insulators, whose bulky states are prohibited while surface/edge states are conductive and topologically protected. Recent advances in topologically protected edge states have drawn growing attention in the optics and photonics community......»»
SafeGuard Cyber adds email protection for Microsoft 365 to defend customers against sophisticated attacks
SafeGuard Cyber announces the addition of email protection for Microsoft 365 to its comprehensive security suite of protected communication channels. SafeGuard Cyber’s security for email and multi-channel communications is now available to all cust.....»»
Study establishes key areas for tiger movement in central India
Tigers across central India traverse long distances to get from one protected area to another. Maintaining safe areas for the big cats to move through—known as wildlife corridors—is essential for allowing tigers to thrive and avoid inbreeding. Ho.....»»
Ferns and lycophytes are effectively conserved in protected areas of Xishuangbanna
Xishuangbanna is highly renowned as the most biodiverse region in tropical China. To conserve this extraordinary rich biodiversity, more than 20% of Xishuangbanna's land has been protected in protected areas (PAs). However, the conservation effective.....»»
United States" ocean conservation efforts have major gaps, analysis shows
More than 98% of U.S. waters outside the central Pacific Ocean are not part of a marine protected area, and the ones that are tend to be "lightly" or "minimally" protected from damaging human activity, research led by Oregon State University shows......»»
Complete chloroplast genome of Coleanthus subtilis, a protected rare species
Coleanthus subtilis (Tratt.) Seidel (Poaceae) is a rare grass in the monotypic genus Coleanthus Seidl. It has been protected in many countries, such as the Czech Republic, North America and China, because of the extremely short life cycle, strict hab.....»»
Apple is working on improving iPhone water and pressure resistance
Newly revealed research shows that Apple is investigating how to keep iPhone sensors working accurately while protected from high water pressure, or low air pressure.Usually when Apple is granted a patent about pressure, it's to do with controlling a.....»»
Research finds western glacier stoneflies in new Wyoming locations
A group of researchers, led by the University of Wyoming, recently discovered the western glacier stonefly—Wyoming's only insect protected under the Endangered Species Act—has a range wider than previously known......»»
Protected areas saw dramatic spikes in fires during COVID lockdowns, study finds
The number of fires inside protected conservation areas across the island of Madagascar shot up dramatically when COVID-19 lockdowns led to the suspension of any on-site management for five months during 2020......»»
Passwords are secrets that should never be shared
A weak password is one of the easiest way for attackers to steal valuable information about a person from their accounts, and then commit crimes with it. The stronger the password, the more protected a computer will be from attackers and malicious so.....»»
Changing climate impacts biodiversity in protected areas globally
Protected areas—such as nature reserves, national parks, and wilderness areas—are essential to conserving biodiversity. New research published in Environmental Research Letters provides insights for developing climate-smart conservation strat.....»»
New research recommends multinational ocean sanctuaries to help corals survive climate change
With the growing severity of marine heatwaves, mass coral bleaching and mortality have become widespread. A new study led by researchers at Florida Tech recommends multinational networks of protected reefs as the best chance corals have to persist th.....»»
Moderna’s vaccine for kids under 6 now with FDA for authorization
"Getting protected sooner is what matters." Enlarge (credit: Getty | Bloomberg) In a move highly anticipated by parents the country over, Moderna announced Thursday that it has requested FDA authorization for its two-dose COVI.....»»
Canada lynx protections deal sealed by US, environmentalists
U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to craft a new habitat plan for the snow-loving Canada lynx that could include more land in Colorado and other western states where the rare animals would be protected, according to a legal agreement made public Tu.....»»
Samsung T7 Shield review: Portable, protected storage
The Samsung T7 Shield is the same ultra-fast SSD as the T7, just with a rugged exterior......»»
The first scientific expedition to Panama"s unexplored Cordillera de Coiba sets sail
Last year, Panama expanded the Cordillera de Coiba marine protected area from 17,223 to 67,908 square kilometers (6,650 to 26,219 square miles). On April 27th, an international scientific expedition made up of researchers and students from the Smith.....»»
No "significant" harm from Galapagos diesel spill: reserve
A diesel spill off one of Ecuador's ecologically sensitive Galapagos islands caused no "significant" damage, the protected nature reserve said Sunday......»»
Mitochondria Double as Tiny Lenses in the Eye
Mitochondrial bundles in the retina may improve how efficiently your eye captures light......»»
Protected areas can be the beating heart of nature recovery in the UK, but they must be more than lines on a map
A new report launched today (22 April) by the British Ecological Society (BES) says that the UK government's commitment to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030 offers the opportunity to revitalize the contribution of protected areas to nature recovery.....»»
Cell biology: How mitochondria report stress
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which the protein DELE1 detects organelle stress. This offers a possible new approach for treating neurodegenerative diseases......»»