New mechanism of parasitoid wasps in avoiding intraspecific competition
Parasitic wasps are natural enemies for effective control over the population of pests in nature. Hence, they are extensively used as green agents of pest control in agriculture and forestry. There are a diversity of parasitic wasps, which have assor.....»»
Apple snagged another iPhone record, topping Chinese sales for the first time ever
Counterpoint data recently suggested that Apple beat Samsung in global smartphone sales across 2023, and a new report today suggests that the company set another iPhone record last year. Despite surprise born-again competition from Huawei, the iPh.....»»
ESR’s new 15W Qi2 car mount is the first of its kind to actually begin shipping [Deal]
ESR today is launching its . While other brands opted to take to CES 2024 with news about their latest charging gear, ESR has held off to capture some of the spotlight for itself. Despite being later than its competition, the company can still claim.....»»
Team unravels activation mechanism of a protein that combats bacteria
The human immune system is constantly fending off a wide range of invaders—a feat that requires a diverse array of cellular troops and molecular weaponry. Although a great deal is already known about immune defense cells and the strategies they emp.....»»
The Premier Advantage: Unlocking the Key to Success
Key Takeaways: The Premier Advantage offers a unique set of benefits and resources that set it apart from the competition. Premier empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential and achieve outstanding results. Premier takes a.....»»
Study of gigantism in whales provides clues to genomic mechanism involved in tumor suppression
The functioning of certain regions of a few genes in cetaceans (whales, porpoises and dolphins) may explain why the Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) can reach lengths of up to 30 meters—almost 10 m more than a bus—while the Bottlenose dolphin (.....»»
Where to watch The Traitors (all versions)
The hit reality competition series The Traitors is back for a new season, and we'll tell you where you can watch four different version of The Traitors!.....»»
Energy supply in human cells is subject to quality control, researchers discover
Researchers at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) have discovered a new quality control mechanism that regulates energy production in human cells. This process takes place in mitochondria, the power plants of the cell......»»
Chilled-out tadpoles defy climate odds
University of Queensland researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows tadpoles in cold environments to mitigate the detrimental effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation......»»
Best phone carriers: Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T – worth making a switch?
Want to check out your options for phone carriers? Market competition is strong which means compelling offers for those who switch. Read along for a look at the best phone carriers in the US. We’ll cover Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T as well as some.....»»
The politics of alternative proteins studied through notions of competition, definitions, labeling
A study by QUT researchers has looked at the politics of alternative proteins (new meat alternatives) in Australia as lawmakers grapple with notions of competition, definitions and labeling......»»
Elucidating the biosynthetic mechanism for protoberberine alkaloids from Coptis chinensis
Protoberberine alkaloids are a group of tetracyclic isoquinoline compounds known for their well-established antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Although protoberberine alkaloids are broadly found in various plant families such as Ranuncul.....»»
Climate change threatens fish supply: Tiny phytoplankton, big consequences
A research team that includes Dr. Angus Atkinson of the Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Dr. Axel Rossberg from Queen Mary University of London has discovered a hidden amplifying mechanism within the ocean's food web. Their findings, published in Natur.....»»
Climate change, nature loss are our biggest environmental problems. Why isn"t the market tackling them together?
Climate change and biodiversity loss are arguably the greatest environmental challenges the world faces. The way we use land is crucial in finding solutions to these problems. In theory, actions such as revegetation and avoiding land clearing can tac.....»»
New research deciphers biomineralization mechanism
Many organisms can produce minerals or mineralized tissue. A well-known example is nacre, which is used in jewelry because of its iridescent colors. Chemically speaking, its formation begins with a mollusk extracting calcium and carbonate ions from w.....»»
UK"s antitrust agency is going to put the screws to US big tech in 2024
Now that 2024 has arrived, the Competition and Markets Authority that will be responsible for big tech antitrust decisions in the UK has made it clear that when it is fully empowered it will immediately launch several investigations against US big te.....»»
A three-step mechanism explaining ultraviolet-induced CO desorption from CO ice
The desorption of CO ice induced by ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a phenomenon that occurs in some cold parts of the universe, which has often also been replicated in laboratory settings. While this phenomenon is now well-documented, the molecular me.....»»
Study uncovers low-temperature deformation mechanism of pure titanium
Titanium (Ti), often hailed as the wonder metal for its remarkable properties, has many applications in aerospace, marine, and biomedicine industries. Known for their low density, high strength, high ductility, great corrosion resistance, and excelle.....»»
Apple returns to Glassdoor’s list of places to work as other tech companies slip due to layoffs
Last year, Apple fell off Glassdoor’s annual list of the best places to work after more than a decade. As it turns out, that was a one-off occurrence, and Apple has returned to the list this year. For 2024, however, the competition wasn’t as s.....»»
Vision Pro competition heating up, with Sony announcing its own device
We saw the first potential Vision Pro competitor yesterday, in the form of the $699 Xreal Air 2 Ultra – and Sony has also now announced its own device. Interestingly, it doesn’t yet appear to have a name. As with the Xreal glasses, how much co.....»»
Rabbit R1 is the latest AI hand-held that wants to kill the iPhone
The Humane Ai Pin has some competition in trying to replace the iPhone, with Rabbit's R1 a $200 handheld that wants to use AI to change the way users interact with apps.Rabbit R1Introduced at CES 2024, Rabbit's first hardware release is the R1, a com.....»»