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New defense against superbugs: Taking fish oil may reduce antibiotic resistance

For the first time, Australian scientists have confirmed a link between the role of regular fish oil to break down the ability of 'superbugs' to become resistant to antibiotics......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 9th, 2021

Stellantis-backed battery maker ACC halts plans for German, Italian plants

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the automaker is adjusting its investment plans to the pace of EV growth amid slowing sales of the vehicles and the need to reduce battery costs......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Giant viruses discovered on Greenland ice sheet could reduce ice melt

Every spring when the sun rises in the Arctic after months of darkness, life returns. The polar bears pop up from their winter lairs, the Arctic tern soar back from their long journey south, and the musk oxen wade north......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Informal water contracts could provide quicker, cheaper ways to reduce impact of droughts

Droughts continue to overburden the systems and infrastructure that bring water to citizens and businesses. This is especially true in places like the western United States, where water resources are scarce, and the rules that determine who gets wate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Researchers develop PFAS-free polymer membranes for semiconductor processing

Due to their stability and resistance to water and grease, PFAS chemicals (short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in a wide range industries, but they are harmful to health and the environment. Membranes containing PFAS are used in m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Best Buy just knocked $80 off the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with active noise cancellation and an IPX4 water and sweat resistance rating are down to $199 from Best Buy for $80 in savings......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

New mathematical framework sheds light on how cells communicate to form an embryo

Biological processes depend on puzzle pieces coming together and interacting. Under specific conditions, these interactions can create something new without external input. This is called self-organization, as seen in a school of fish or a flock of b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

A pregnant stingray with no male companion now has a "reproductive disease," aquarium says

A North Carolina aquarium that said it had a pregnant stingray with no male companion now says the fish has a rare reproductive disease......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Unveiling sea country management monitoring trends in Australia

AIMS scientists have partnered with Indigenous communities in the remote Kimberley region of Australia's northwest to monitor culturally important fish populations on coral reefs and incorporate the variability in data to better inform sea country ma.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Tracing the evolution of ferns" surprisingly sweet defense strategy

Plants and the animals that eat them have evolved together in fascinating ways, creating a dynamic interplay of survival strategies. Many plants have developed physical and chemical defenses to fend off herbivores. A well-known strategy in flowering.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Virtual flying lessons for Hera asteroid mission

As ESA's Hera spacecraft for planetary defense goes through pre-flight testing, the system that will steer it around its target binary asteroid system is also undergoing its final checks for space......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Novel virus identified in zebrafish from the pet trade causes disease in laboratory fish

Zebrafish in the pet trade are asymptomatic carriers of previously undescribed microbes, including a novel virus that causes hemorrhaging in infected laboratory fish, Marlen Rice from the University of Utah, US, and colleagues report in the open-acce.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

New method could significantly reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions

New research by the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) proposes using soil bacteria to cut greenhouse gas emissions from food production. The research is published in the jour.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

The oil and gas industry has been lying about global warming for decades—accountability is long overdue

The science is clear: the planet is warming at an alarming rate and we need to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

How did the zebrafish get its stripes? Researchers are one step closer to finding out

Although zebrafish are much smaller and less famous than their terrestrial namesakes, the tiny fish possess a unique ability: They can rapidly change the color of their characteristic stripes from blue to yellow when they're distressed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Antibiotic pollution disrupts the gut microbiome and blocks memory in aquatic snails, study finds

Antibiotics prevent snails from forming new memories by disrupting their gut microbiome—the community of beneficial bacteria found in their guts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

VW says it will build $21,756 BEVs alone after Renault talks collapsed

VW said it will build battery-electric cars priced at €20,000 ($21,756) in Europe without a partner and would rely on a high degree of localization in the region to cut transport routes of components and reduce emissions......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Study shows unbalanced air quality improvements can increase forest fires

If we want cleaner air, fewer forest fires, and less severe climate change, a new UC Riverside study shows we must reduce aerosol pollution and greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide at the same time......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Marine Protected Areas don"t line up with core habitats of rare migratory fish, finds new research

According to a new modeling study, 62% of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) designated to protect rare migratory fish species are outside of their core habitats. The findings are published in the Journal of Applied Ecology......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

A closer look at GenAI impact on businesses

This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on GenAI and its impact on businesses. CEOs accelerate GenAI adoption despite workforce resistance IBM | IBM study | May 2024 63% of CEOs say their tea.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

How killifish embryos use suspended animation to survive over 8 months of drought

The African turquoise killifish lives in ephemeral ponds in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. To survive the annual dry season, the fish's embryos enter a state of extreme suspended animation or "diapause" for approximately 8 months......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024