New discovery on regulation of organelle contacts
A pioneering study has revealed how cellular compartments (organelles) are able to control how much they interact and cooperate......»»
How to upcycle low-energy light: A new design for highly efficient conversion materials
To combine two low-energy photons into one high-energy photon efficiently, the energy must be able to hop freely, but not too quickly, between randomly oriented molecules of a solid. This Kobe University discovery provides a much-needed design guidel.....»»
Sea anemones study reveals insights into predator-prey dynamics
A new study reveals crucial insights into animal defense mechanisms and tradeoffs. The surprising discovery of a native anemone population lacking the Nv1 neurotoxin led to an investigation into its impact on defending against grass shrimp, a native.....»»
Giant volcano discovered on Mars
In a groundbreaking announcement at the 55th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference held in The Woodlands, Texas, scientists revealed the discovery of a giant volcano and possible sheet of buried glacier ice in the eastern part of Mars' Tharsis volca.....»»
EU passes landmark AI act, paving the way for greater AI regulation
While the AI act is a step in the right direction, the pace of innovation may still outstrip regulation.....»»
EU antitrust chief remarks about $2 billion Apple Music fine ignores Spotify dominance
In an interview on Monday, the European Union antitrust chief said that its $2 billion fine on Apple Music was over obvious consumer harms leading to discovery issues — despite Spotify holding more than twice the market share.Spotify's App Store ic.....»»
Never-before-seen Linux malware gets installed using 1-day exploits
Discovery means that NerbianRAT is cross-platform used by for-profit threat group. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have unearthed Linux malware that circulated in the wild for at least two years before being i.....»»
Harnessing the mechanisms of fungal bioluminescence to confer autonomous luminescence in plant and animal cells
In a striking new study published in Science Advances, a team of synthetic biologists led by Karen Sarkisyan at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, have reported the discovery of multiple plant enzymes—hispidin synthases—that can perform the.....»»
Uncovering the role of FOXO1 in vascular development and transcriptional dynamics in endothelial cells
FOXO1, a key transcription factor in cellular processes, governs metabolism, apoptosis, and aging. Despite its significance, the comprehensive regulation of FOXO1 in endothelial cells (EC) remains unexplored......»»
View from Washington: Forthcoming EPA rule key piece of the EV transition puzzle
The EPA as soon this month is expected to finalize its rule on light-duty vehicle emissions for the 2027-32 model years, but the regulation could do more than just challenge the U.S. auto industry to meet stricter limits on tailpipe pollution......»»
Often seen, never studied: First characterization of a key postsynaptic protein
A protein that appears in postsynaptic protein agglomerations has been found to be crucial to their formation. The Kobe University discovery identifies a new key player for synaptic function and sheds first light on its hitherto uncharacterized cellu.....»»
Bitdefender GravityZone CSPM+ automates the discovery of cloud misconfigurations
Bitdefender unveiled GravityZone CSPM+, a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution for monitoring and managing configurations of cloud infrastructures including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure and others. In addition, GravityZone.....»»
Research reveals novel herpesvirus in South American pinnipeds
New research in PLOS ONE uncovers an important discovery in the study of marine mammal health by being the first study to detect Otariid gammaherpesvirus 1 (OtGHV1) in free-ranging South American pinnipeds, as well as a novel herpesvirus Otariid gamm.....»»
“It‘s kind of depressing”: WB Discovery pulls indie game for “business changes”
Developer makes Small Radios Big Televisions free to download in response. Enlarge / In Small Radios Big Televisions, you get the sense that workers trapped inside a series of siloed factories rely on ephemeral, easily distorted.....»»
Nature experiences may hold the key to a healthier relationship with time
According to a new study published in People and Nature, there is mounting evidence that nature can help humans address the time pressure of contemporary urban lifestyles by contributing to the regulation of the human sense of time. A better understa.....»»
More planets than stars: Kepler"s legacy
The Kepler mission enabled the discovery of thousands of exoplanets, revealing a deep truth about our place in the cosmos: There are more planets than stars in the Milky Way galaxy. The road to this fundamental change in our understanding of the univ.....»»
Navigating regulation challenges for protecting sensitive healthcare data
In this Help Net Security video, Chris Bowen, CISO at ClearDATA, emphasizes the importance of digital health companies being more transparent with their users. As more and more Americans flock to direct-to-consumer digital health apps and resources,.....»»
Max confirms 2024 password crackdown, explores adding transactional ads
WBD looking for ways to grow newfound streaming business profitability. Enlarge / Max viewers will soon need their own account to watch Ellie in The Last of Us (credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO) Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).....»»
Decoding cryptocurrency regulation in the legibility framework
Since its introduction, cryptocurrency governance has been one of the most controversial global financial topics. While some countries have established elaborate regulations for cryptocurrencies, many countries are still reluctant to oversee the mark.....»»
The role of PbrChiA chitinase in ROS regulation and antifungal activity
Pear ring rot, a significant threat to pear production, is caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea, leveraging the complex dynamics of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during infection. Initially, plants employ their innate immune system, detecting pathogens.....»»
Using light to precisely control single-molecule devices
In a new Nature Communications study, Columbia Engineering researchers report that they have built highly conductive, tunable single-molecule devices in which the molecule is attached to leads by using direct metal-metal contacts. Their novel approac.....»»