New model explains precise timing of viral cell bursting
New research from Rice University scientists is shedding light on how viruses ensure their survival by precisely timing the release of new viruses. The discovery offers a new theoretical framework for understanding these dynamic biological phenomena......»»
OpenAI’s API users get full access to the new o1 model
Newest API upgrade also includes fine-tuning and real-time interaction improvements. Application developers who access OpenAI through its long-running API will now have access to.....»»
New model maps monkey habitats to aid conservation efforts
A monkey mapping study could boost conservation of animal species that share their habitats with humans......»»
A history of bacteria domestication: Researchers investigate genetic and phenotypic characteristics of Swiss cheeses
The domestication of livestock and plants marked an important stage in the settlement of human populations in the Neolithic period, as they moved from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a subsistence model based on animal husbandry and agriculture. Becau.....»»
Model captures energy return on global agriculture investment
A primary output of agriculture is food, an energy source for the human body. But agriculture also requires energy inputs......»»
Prehistoric rock in Japan reveals clues to major ocean anoxic event
By studying prehistoric rocks and fossils emerging from the side of Mount Ashibetsu in Japan, researchers have precisely refined the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), an extreme environmental disruption that choked oxygen from Ea.....»»
Boltz-1: Fully open-source model rivals AlphaFold3 for predicting biomolecular structures
MIT scientists have released a powerful, open-source AI model called Boltz-1 that could significantly accelerate biomedical research and drug development. The paper is available on the bioRxiv preprint server......»»
Waal river draws more water, signaling potential Rhine system shift
Historical observations and model computations point to the Rhine system having crossed a tipping point. Since extreme peak flows in the 1990s, the Waal has gradually attracted more water at the Pannerdense Kop bifurcation. This is shown in research.....»»
T-Mobile’s long-awaited satellite service is finally ready for testing
T-Mobile is opening the beta registration for its Starlink-driven direct-to-cell satellite service, with plans of a broader launch at some point in 2025......»»
Stem cell transplants could save the world"s corals, say researchers
Climate change is bleaching and killing off vast amounts of the world's coral due to rising sea temperatures. Dr. Benyamin Rosental of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and his colleagues have proposed an out of the box potential solution: transplan.....»»
Yeast cell wall proteins offer possible alternative to emulsifiers derived from milk
Mention emulsifiers and many people might be unaware of what they are used for, but they are present in many daily products, from food to cosmetics. They keep substances that don't usually mix, like water and oil, from separating and are either synth.....»»
New climate chemistry model finds "non-negligible" impacts of potential hydrogen fuel leakage
As the world looks for ways to stop climate change, much discussion focuses on using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels, which emit climate-warming greenhouse gases (GHGs) when they're burned. The idea is appealing. Burning hydrogen doesn't emit GHGs t.....»»
Google strikes back with an answer to OpenAI’s Sora launch
Google's DeepMind unveiled Veo 2 model on Monday, a video generation model able to create clips up to two minutes in length at 4K resolution......»»
Apple Intelligence isn"t hugely important, says an iPhone user survey done too early
The addition of AI features like Apple Intelligence are not impressive to consumers, a survey of Apple and Samsung smartphone owners claims, but the timing of the survey may have skewed the results.Image Playground, which survey respondents wouldn't.....»»
What 92 years of data say about ice cover
Warming air temperatures are changing ice cover in seasonally frozen lakes worldwide. The timing of ice formation and melting, called ice phenology, affects lake temperatures, seasonal stratification, and lake ecology, though much about these dynamic.....»»
New method speeds up protein study, aiding disease treatment research
Protein complexes are important for the majority of vital processes in the cell and human body, such as producing energy, copying DNA and regulating the immune system......»»
Newly discovered degradation process for mRNA could lead to clinical treatments
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have discovered a process that breaks down mRNA molecules in the human body particularly efficiently. This could be useful, for example, in the treatment of cancer. The study is published in Molecular Cell......»»
WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; foldable iPhone on track for 2026
According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details on the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. more….....»»
Snag Apple"s M4 Pro MacBook Pro for just $1,779 with delivery by Christmas
As ship times slip for Apple's latest MacBook Pro, this deal on the M4 Pro 14-inch model not only discounts the laptop by $220, but it includes free 2-day shipping for easy holiday gift-giving.Save on Apple's M4 Pro MacBook Pro with coupon.The lowest.....»»
WSJ: Foldable iPhone on track for 2026; iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than pro models
According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details on the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. more….....»»
AirTag 2 to be far more useful, thanks to major improvement in one key area
According to AirTag from up to 3x the distance as the current model. more….....»»