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......»»
Permian marine mass extinction linked to volcanism-induced anoxia
Mass extinctions are rapid global decreases in Earth's biodiversity, with five key events identified over the planet's history, arguably the most famous of which occurred ~66 million years ago during the Cretaceous, which brought the rein of dinosaur.....»»
BarbNet: Awn phenotyping with advanced deep learning, potential applications in the automation of barley awns sorting
Awns, bristle-like extensions on grass crops like wheat and barley, are vital for protection and seed dispersal, with barbs on their surface playing a crucial role. While the genetic basis of barb formation has been explored through genome-wide assoc.....»»
5 pivotal cybersecurity trends for 2024
In 2023, cyberattacks surged both in terms of frequency and sophistication. The proliferation of cutting-edge hacking tools and technologies – now more accessible than ever thanks to advances in generative AI – created an environment conducive fo.....»»
Shedding light on the origin of the photovoltaic effect in organic–inorganic perovskites
A team led by RIKEN researchers has investigated how special crystals convert light into electricity. Their findings will help inform efforts to improve their efficiency, which could lead to the crystals being used in solar cells. The study is publis.....»»
Singapore"s species extinction rate found to be 37% over the past 200 years
A multi-institutional team of biologists and life and environmental scientists has found that Singapore's rate of plant and animal extinction over the past 200 years is approximately 37%. This finding is published in the Proceedings of the National A.....»»
3 main tactics attackers use to bypass MFA
Notable security breaches have bypassed MFA to compromise taxi broker Uber, games company EA, and authentication business Okta, according to SE Labs. CISOs must bolster MFA protections SE Labs advised CISOs to step-up their efforts against attacks on.....»»
DOJ antitrust lawyers question Beeper over Apple"s iMessage hack
Lawyers from the Department of Justice have reportedly met with Beeper CEO Eric Migicovsky as part of an investigation into Apple's alleged antitrust efforts.Beeper MiniBeeper is the tool that in theory allows Android users to use iMessage and its bl.....»»
Polyploidy and long-distance dispersal jointly shape global species diversification in yellowcress, finds study
Long-distance dispersal (LDD) is one of the most important biogeographical processes. Polyploidy, or whole-genome duplication, has long been proposed as an intrinsic feature of LDD. However, it is still unclear how and to what extent polyploidy inter.....»»
All-optical object identification and three-dimensional reconstruction based on optical computing metasurface
As object identification and three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction techniques become essential in various reverse engineering, artificial intelligence, medical diagnosis, and industrial production fields, there is an increasing focus on seeking vastl.....»»
Generation of lossy mode resonances using perovskite nanofilms
In recent research, scientists have unlocked the potential of a remarkable material called perovskite to revolutionize the world of optical sensing. Their study is published in the journal Opto-Electronic Advances......»»
Multiple Chat GPT instances combine to figure out chemistry
"Coscientist" AI checks references, reads hardware manuals, and sets up reactions. Enlarge / The lab's empty because everyone's relaxing in the park while the AI does their work. (credit: Fei Yang) Despite rapid advances.....»»
Beeper"s CEO wants to sue Apple for blocking its iMessage bridge hack
Eric Migicovsky insists his Beeper Mini will continue despite Apple's best efforts to prevent it bringing iMessage blue speech bubbles to Android.Beeper MiniBeeper Mini is, or is continually trying to be, a way to get iMessage without buying an iPhon.....»»
Conservation detection dogs sniff out rare curlew nests
Once an iconic native bird ubiquitous to the Irish landscape, Europe's largest wading bird, the curlew, is now threatened with extinction and disappearing from the Irish countryside. Over the last 40 years, the number of breeding curlew has decreased.....»»
Viewpoint: Private landholders control 60% of the Australian continent—so let"s get them involved in nature protection
As the federal government attempts a major overhaul of national environment law, all options must be on the table to prevent the fast deterioration of Australia's natural places. And more than ever before, the efforts of private landholders should be.....»»
Colorado wolf reintroduction to move forward as ranchers" legal effort fails
The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado this month will proceed as planned after a federal judge on Friday 15 Dec. denied ranchers' request to stop the state's efforts to allow for further environmental analysis......»»
Research reveals regions in US where heat adaptation and mitigation efforts can most benefit future populations
Extreme heat waves, once considered rare, are now frequent and severe in cities due to climate change. Phoenix faced such a brutal heat wave in July of 2023 when it endured 31 consecutive days of high temperatures of at least 110° F. The severity of.....»»
Researchers fill the final gaps in the Arabidopsis genome sequence
Arabidopsis thaliana is a species grown worldwide for genetic research and was the first plant to have its complete set of chromosomes (its genome) sequenced......»»
Sex chromosomes responsible for much more than determining sex, study shows
Human sex chromosomes originated from a pair of autosomes, the ordinary or non-sex chromosomes that contain the majority of our genome and come in identical pairs. That ancestral pair of autosomes diverged to become two different chromosomes, X and Y.....»»
Scientists sequence genome for threatened whitebark pine
Researchers have sequenced the whitebark pine genome, presenting new opportunities to help the threatened, high-altitude tree endure environmental challenges......»»
New understanding of ancient genetic parasite may spur medical breakthroughs
A multidisciplinary study published in Nature has elucidated the structure of the machinery responsible for writing much of our "dark genome"—the 98% of our DNA that has largely unknown biological function. These results may spur entirely novel tre.....»»