New muscle layer discovered on the jaw
Human anatomy still has a few surprises in store for us: researchers have discovered a previously overlooked section of our jaw muscles and described this layer in detail for the first time......»»
A space oddity—small exoplanet challenges existing theories on planet formation
A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has discovered a small planet that displays peculiar orbital motion. The shimmying planet, located 455 light-years from Earth, shows that planetary systems can be considerably more complex than researc.....»»
Small, harmless asteroid burns up in Earth"s atmosphere over the Philippines
A small asteroid discovered on Wednesday harmlessly burned up in Earth's atmosphere the same day, NASA said......»»
How plant coverage is affecting the Arctic carbon cycle
Researchers at Columbia University's Department of Earth and Environment Science have discovered new implications for the Arctic carbon cycle in the face of climate change. Their paper, published in Communications Biology, shows how differing plant c.....»»
International team discovers unusual mortality rates in surgeonfishes
An international team of researchers led by an assistant professor from the University of Guam discovered that while most surgeonfishes mature quickly and die young, some develop slowly and live for several decades. The studies are published in Revie.....»»
YubiKeys are vulnerable to cloning attacks thanks to newly discovered side channel
Sophisticated attack breaks security assurances of the most popular FIDO key. Enlarge (credit: Yubico) The YubiKey 5, the most widely used hardware token for two-factor authentication based on the FIDO standard, contains.....»»
New marine species found "hidden" in plain sight
An international team of researchers delved into museum collections and discovered new species of sponge-associated zoantharian, a small colonial organism similar to anemones......»»
Engineers smash rocks to see what occurs when top layer of an asteroid-like object is hit with extreme external force
Johns Hopkins engineers have uncovered new details about how granular materials such as sand and rock behave under extreme impacts—findings that could someday help protect the Earth from dangerous asteroids......»»
New discovery of how bacteria navigate their environment could change how we treat infection
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a new sensory capability in bacteria which could transform treatments for bacterial infections......»»
Consumers want cage-free eggs, but Indonesian farmers say they need more support to do this
With rising consumer concerns for animal welfare worldwide, the poultry industry is starting to let their hens roam around in bigger spaces. This shift from conventional battery cages to cage-free systems allow layer hens greater freedom of movement.....»»
New species of Antarctic dragonfish highlights its threatened ecosystem
A new species of Antarctic dragonfish, Akarotaxis gouldae or Banded Dragonfish, has been discovered in waters off the western Antarctic Peninsula by researchers at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The species, named in ho.....»»
Doughnut-shaped region found inside Earth"s core deepens understanding of planet"s magnetic field
A doughnut-shaped region thousands of kilometers beneath our feet within Earth's liquid core has been discovered by scientists from The Australian National University (ANU), providing new clues about the dynamics of our planet's magnetic field......»»
Archaeologists discover diseased Anglo-Saxons that received monastic care
An additional 20 intact human burials and the disturbed remains of many more have been discovered by archaeologists excavating a monastery in Cookham......»»
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
A new study led by the University of South Florida has shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much earlier than previously believed. This research, detailed in a recent issue of the jour.....»»
Apple wants to overcomplicate phone cases with its latest patent
A recently discovered Apple patent has revealed that the company is looking into phone cases that will do more than protect your device. The post Apple wants to overcomplicate phone cases with its latest patent appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Promising antibiotic candidates discovered in microbes deep in the Arctic Sea
Antibiotics are the linchpin of modern medicine: without them, anyone with open wounds or needing to undergo surgery would be at constant risk of dangerous infections. Yet we continue to face a global antibiotics crisis, as more and more resistant st.....»»
Scientists modify citrus pectin with induced electric field
Pectin, a natural and nontoxic acidic polysaccharide, is widely found in the primary cell wall and inner layer of terrestrial higher plants. The main domains of pectin are homogalacturonan and rhamnogalacturonan I, which contribute to the complexity.....»»
Deepfake-generating AI websites blocked from using Sign in with Apple
Apple has blocked some developers from using Sign in with Apple, after a report discovered popular sign-in tools have been used by websites providing harmful AI image undressing services.Legitimate examples of Sign in with AppleWhile Apple Intelligen.....»»
Upgraded atomic force microscope captures 3D images of calcite dissolving
Understanding the dissolution processes of minerals can provide key insights into geochemical processes. Attempts to explain some of the observations during the dissolution of calcite (CaCO3) have led to the hypothesis that a hydration layer forms, a.....»»
Hubble traces star formation in nearby nebula NGC 261
NGC 261 blooms a brilliant ruby red against a myriad of stars in this new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Discovered on Sept. 5, 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop, this nebula is located in one of the Milky Way's closest galactic com.....»»
Discovery explains the chemistry behind the cell"s energy molecule
An international research team led by Professor Magnus Wolf-Watz at Umeå University has discovered how the magnesium atom directs the chemistry that catalyzes the production of the energy molecule ATP in a cell. The study is published in the journal.....»»