NET locus regulates both flavor quality and nutrient metabolite accumulation in rice
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important crops worldwide, providing much of the calorific needs for half of the global population. Economic development and rising living standards have led to the demand for rice gradually shifting from sat.....»»
Netflix to hide its subscriber numbers starting in 2025
Netflix says that it no longer will give regular updates as to how many paid subscriber it has, because it's about quality, not quantity......»»
Nothing’s Newest Earbuds come with ChatGPT Onboard
The new earbuds feature upgrades in terms of sound quality, as well as built-in integration with ChatGPT for AI functions. The post Nothing’s Newest Earbuds come with ChatGPT Onboard appeared first on Phandroid. Nothing recently anno.....»»
Vibrations of granular materials: Theoretical physicists shed light on an everyday scientific mystery
Coffee beans in a jar and piles of rice or sand are examples of granular matter: materials composed of large numbers of macroscopic—rather than atomic scale—particles. Although granular matter is extremely familiar in everyday life, it represents.....»»
On-demand nutrient production system for long-duration space missions
When astronauts embark on long space missions, they'll need to grow their own food because pre-packaged meals from Earth lose their nutritional value over time. The BioNutrients project at Ames Research Center's Space Biosciences Division has solved.....»»
Studying spaceflight atrophy with machine learning
Even intense exercise by astronauts cannot compensate for muscle atrophy caused by microgravity. Atrophy occurs, in part, by way of an underlying mechanism that regulates calcium uptake. Recent research has shown exposure to spaceflight alters the up.....»»
Disease-resistant strains of carp provide advancements in aquaculture, enhance gefilte fish quality
A new study led by Prof. Lior David from the Faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University investigated the infectivity of disease-resistant and susceptible fish by examining their roles as shedders (infecting) and cohabitants (infected) in various.....»»
Physical field technologies to improve extraction and quality of extracted juices
Consumers are increasingly health-conscious and seek products with minimal additives and preservatives. The modern consumer understands the link between consuming bioactive compounds from fruits and vegetables and the associated health benefits. Henc.....»»
A new Spotify “Music Pro” tier could be in the works
Spotify is rumored to have revived plans for a new tier that will offer higher quality streams called Music Pro. The post A new Spotify “Music Pro” tier could be in the works appeared first on Phandroid. For years, we have heard rumors.....»»
Crisis communication saves lives—but people with disability often aren"t given the message
In a pandemic, bushfire or flood, people need high quality safety and crisis information. Getting emergency messages quickly can help people know how to prepare, what rules to follow, where dangers are, where to gather safely and when help is on the.....»»
Meta Quest 4: Here’s what we want from the next big VR headset
Meta's Quest 4 VR headset could bring an even bigger leap in quality than the popular Quest 3 thanks to generative AI, sharper displays, and a faster chip......»»
Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro camera coating could reduce lens flare
A leak about the iPhone 16 Pro claims that a new coating will be used on the camera lens, which could cut back flares and improving image quality.The cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro MaxIt's already been repeatedly rumored that the iPhone 16 Pro will get.....»»
Meta Quest 4: Here’s we want from the next big VR headset
Meta's Quest 4 VR headset could bring an even bigger leap in quality than the popular Quest 3 thanks to generative AI, sharper displays, and a faster chip......»»
A machine learning-based approach to discover nanocomposite films for biodegradable plastic alternatives
The accumulation of plastic waste in natural environments is of utmost concern, as it is contributing to the destruction of ecosystems and is causing harm to aquatic life. In recent years, material scientists have thus been trying to identify all-nat.....»»
Meet Sony’s New ULT POWER SOUND Audio Series
Sony says that its new product range packs some serious firepower - sonically speaking, at least. The post Meet Sony’s New ULT POWER SOUND Audio Series appeared first on Phandroid. Sony’s impressive array of high-quality audio.....»»
Rare deal drops this 75-inch QLED from Samsung to $850
Snap up a huge Samsung 75-inch Q60C for $550 off at Crutchfield right now and enjoy superior picture quality for less......»»
Food scientists develop framework to improve food quality and still kill pathogens
Sometimes the processing that makes food safe can compromise flavor and nutrients, but food scientist Jennifer Acuff is looking for a way to make food safe and minimize loss of quality......»»
New study details how starving cells hijack protein transport stations
A new study details how nutrient-starved cells divert protein transport stations to cellular recycling centers to be broken down, highlighting a novel approach cells use to deal with stressful conditions......»»
You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger
Meta has updated Facebook Messenger where it will allow users to send photos in HD, improving on picture quality. The post You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. Usually media files sent over messenge.....»»
NASA"s PACE data on ocean, atmosphere, climate now available
NASA is now publicly distributing science-quality data from its newest Earth-observing satellite, providing first-of-their-kind measurements of ocean health, air quality, and the effects of a changing climate......»»
Scientists develop biofortified rice to combat nutrient deficiencies
A team from UNIGE, together with ETH Zurich and NCHU in Taiwan, has developed a rice line that has enhanced vitamin B1 content......»»