Mussels able to adjust heart rate to cope with marine heat waves
Mussels are among the ultimate superfoods, high in vitamin B12, omega-3 and great for the heart. Now, new research shows they are also likely to withstand marine heat waves by adjusting their body functions......»»
Hijacking the command center of the cell: Nuclear parasites in deep-sea mussels
Most animals live in intimate relationships with bacteria. Some of these bacteria live inside the cells of their hosts, but only very few are able to live inside cell organelles (structures inside the cell, like organs in the body). One group of bact.....»»
Plant thermogenesis has played key role in attracting pollinating insects for at least 200 million years, study suggests
Thermogenesis is a process by which organisms generate internal heat. Although it is usually associated with animals, some plants have also developed this ability. This metabolic process allows certain parts of the plant, such as flowers and inflores.....»»
Dangerous heat wave intensifies in US Southwest
A punishing heat wave gripping California and parts of the southwestern United States was intensifying Thursday as forecasters warned of dangerous temperatures......»»
Research shows queen conch populations in marine reserves replenish populations beyond the reserve in The Bahamas
A new study published in Conservation Science and Practice uncovers how breeding populations of queen conch (Aliger gigas) within a protected marine reserve, where fishing is prohibited, sustain populations beyond the borders of the reserve. This res.....»»
Gravitational waves unveil previously unseen properties of neutron stars
A better understanding of the inner workings of neutron stars will lead to a greater knowledge of the dynamics that underpin the workings of the universe and also could help drive future technology, said the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ph.....»»
Eclipses create atmospheric gravity waves, student teams confirm
Student teams from three U.S. universities became the first to measure what scientists have long predicted: eclipses can generate ripples in Earth's atmosphere called atmospheric gravity waves. The waves' telltale signature emerged in data captured d.....»»
Camp Pendleton Marine ‘no longer considered missing person’: military base
Camp Pendleton Marine ‘no longer considered missing person’: military base.....»»
After Starliner, NASA has another big human spaceflight decision to make
"We still have a lot of work to do to close out the heat shield investigation.” Enlarge / The Artemis II Orion spacecraft being prepared for tests at NASA’S Kennedy Space Center in Florida in June 2024. (credit: NASA / Rad S.....»»
Heat waves and droughts cause billions of dollars in global economic losses, research finds
Severe weather costs the global economy billions of dollars a year, highlighting the costs of climate change and the value of mitigating extreme weather, according to a new analysis of weather and economic data......»»
Plankton mark seasons in the sea, just like leaves and flowers on land
Britain's seas are rich in wildlife, but many of its species can only be seen with a microscope. These are the plankton—tiny algae and animals found throughout the ocean that are the foundation of the entire marine food web......»»
How long does it take to beat the campaign in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a massive game when you jump into multiplayer, but the main campaign is a little more manageable......»»
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 ending explained
Need a recap of the final mission of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2? Here are the key takeaways from the game's ending......»»
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is serious heavy-metal shooting and slashing
Strong first impressions of a game filled with enemy hordes and dark metal lore. Enlarge / There are different types of Space Marines. Some of them are traitors. All of them weigh as much as a Fiat 500. If you had given.....»»
India"s new mega-dam will roil lives downstream with wild swings in water flow every day
"Hey Rupam, open the door. Take this fish," a woman yelled from outside. I was sitting in the kitchen at my friend Rupam's house in rural northeast India. It was the heart of monsoon season, and rain had been falling since morning. The woman must hav.....»»
How gravitational waves could help detect Star Trek-style warp drive spaceships
How much do we really know about what else is out there in the universe?.....»»
Ford starts deliveries of enhanced-range E-Transit electric vans
The new battery charges at a higher rate, and onboard power can be used in motion. Enlarge / Refrigerated delivery with an E-Transit is now feasible, as the onboard power is now available while the van is in motion. (credit: Ford.....»»
NASA mission gets its first snapshot of polar heat emissions
NASA's newest climate mission has started collecting data on the amount of heat in the form of far-infrared radiation that the Arctic and Antarctic environments emit to space. These measurements by the Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-Infrared Experim.....»»
Space Marine 2 preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder
We've all got our guns loaded, armor on, and chainswords ready to go for Space Marine 2, but are our consoles and PCs? Here are the preload details you need......»»
The attack with many names: SMS Toll Fraud
Bad actors leverage premium-rate phone numbers and bots to steal billions of dollars from businesses. In this Help Net Security video, Frank Teruel, CFO at Arkose Labs, discusses how to spot and stop them. The post The attack with many names: SMS Tol.....»»
Namibia"s drought cull of more than 700 wildlife under way
A Namibian government cull of more than 700 wildlife to cope with its worst drought in decades is under way, with nearly 160 animals already killed, the environment ministry said Tuesday......»»