New genome reconstruction advances thylacine de-extinction efforts
New scientific milestones in the mission to reverse the extinction of the thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) are advancing University of Melbourne research and progressing potential solutions to the broader extinction crisis......»»
Discovery of widespread coral diversity may change conservation efforts
There may be many more species of coral than we ever imagined—according to researchers from Boston University, The University of Rhode Island (URI), and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI)—and they may change our approach to coral reef cons.....»»
Researchers: Australians would rather save a single human life than prevent an entire species from becoming extinct
Australia is in the grip of an escalating extinction crisis. Since colonization, 100 native plant and animal species have become formally listed as extinct due to human activities. The actual number is undoubtedly far higher......»»
New CRISPR tool accelerates and optimizes genome editing
CRISPR/Cas systems have undergone tremendous advancement in the past decade. These precise genome editing tools have applications ranging from transgenic crop development to gene therapy and beyond. And with their recent development of CRISPR-COPIES,.....»»
Despite what Apple says, most of its workers still fear backlash over unionization efforts
Contrary to shareholders' opinions on the matter, a survey of union-aligned Apple retail workers finds many employees believe the company holds contempt for workers who attempt to unionize.IAM COREApple has long been accused of employing anti-union t.....»»
CIS ESS Mobile offers visibility into blind spots on mobile devices
While most organizations focus cybersecurity efforts on fortifying their networks, the mobile devices connected to them often remain vulnerable. In addressing this gap, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) introduces CIS Endpoint Security Services.....»»
What did the electron "say" to the phonon in the graphene sandwich?
A TU/e and Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology-led collaboration involving researchers from around the world has the answer, and the why, and the results have been published in the journal Science Advances......»»
The good news: 25 Australian birds are now at less risk of extinction. The bad news: 29 are gone and 4 more might be
What does it mean to save threatened species? How often do we achieve it? And how often do we fail? Our new research answers these questions for Australian birds......»»
Wolves are back in Colorado"s wilderness: Here"s why that"s great for Earth
For the first time in U.S. history, a federally listed endangered species has been reintroduced to the wild by the efforts of a lone state. Wolves in Colorado were not a mandate from Washington, D.C.; Coloradans voted for them......»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 Proves to be a Financial Success for the Company
Should Qualcomm be worried? The post MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 Proves to be a Financial Success for the Company appeared first on Phandroid. MediaTek’s efforts towards improving its flagship SoC offerings has seemingly paid off.....»»
Action1 platform update improves patching workflows
Action1 announced its latest release and the introduction of a new guiding concept for its business. The latest feature update contains multiple enhancements to the Action1 platform, empowering customers to bring their patching efforts ‘down to sci.....»»
Researchers use satellites to analyze global reef biodiversity
Researchers used Earth-orbiting satellites to map coral reef biodiversity at a global scale to show that areas of high habitat diversity also have high species diversity. This new satellite mapping technique can help guide future efforts to identify.....»»
Researchers present near-complete genome version of spreading earth moss
The model organism spreading earth moss (Physcomitrium patens, formerly: Physcomitrella patens) has contributed significantly to a better understanding of plant evolution and development. Nevertheless, the currently known genome of Physcomitrium pate.....»»
Pioneering technique reveals new layer of human gene regulation
A technique can determine for the first time how frequently, and exactly where, a molecular event called "backtracking" occurs throughout the genetic material (genome) of any species, a new study shows......»»
Google"s new AI assistant tech is now available for iPhone
Google's Bard has been replaced by Gemini, and the new, improved AI assistant is now available within the iOS Google app.Google releases Gemini AI appGoogle's first efforts with what it called the Bard app was not a great success, and in late 2023 it.....»»
Study finds corn genome can gang up on multiple pathogens at once
In a changing climate, corn growers must be ready for anything, including new and shifting disease dynamics. Because it's impossible to predict which damaging disease will pop up in a given year, corn with resistance to multiple diseases would be a.....»»
Study: "Legacy" phosphorus delays water quality improvements in Gulf of Mexico
The same phosphorous that fertilizes the thriving agriculture of the Midwest is also responsible for a vast "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico near the Mississippi Delta. Efforts to reduce the amount of phosphorus that enters the Mississippi River sys.....»»
Clarity needed for businesses to achieve greenhouse gas mitigation, study says
Despite efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, companies are not set up for success due to conflicting national and sectorial targets and differing availability of abatement options, a new study reveals......»»
The social life of mouse immune systems
Hanging out a lot with the same crowd can make immune systems of individual animals similar, even if the crowd is not related. That's according to a recent paper published in Science Advances that teased out connections between social behaviors and i.....»»
France backs Renault"s current plan amid Stellantis merger talk, report says
Paris supports Renault's efforts to build its business as a stand-alone company through new tech partnerships, a government source said, amid reports of a possible merger with Stellantis......»»
Toyota invests $1.3 billion more into Kentucky plant for EVs
Toyota will add $1.3 billion into its massive Kentucky assembly plant to build battery assemblies for future EVs and support "future electrification efforts.".....»»