New processing technique could make potatoes healthier
Researchers announced early tests of a new potato processing technique designed to make our bodies digest potato starch more slowly. Laboratory demonstrations show that the approach blocks certain digestive enzymes from reaching the potato starch as.....»»
Advancing plant biology with breakthroughs in single-cell RNA sequencing
Recent breakthroughs in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA), such as the recently developed "RevGel-seq" method, have revolutionized plant cell analysis. This technique, independent of special instruments, streamlines processes and resolves protoplast.....»»
Higher bacterial counts detected in single-serving milks
Cornell University scientists have detected higher bacterial counts in commercial, paperboard single-serving containers two weeks after processing than in milk packaged in larger containers from the same facilities......»»
Research team develops new technique to release and study individual proteins in cells
A research team led by biochemist Professor Helge Ewers from Freie Universität Berlin has developed a new technique for the light-mediated release and investigation of proteins in live cells. The technique makes use of a laser pulse to control the r.....»»
Working from home can make workers healthier and happier, benefits employers
Some of us used to imagine a world where the morning commute was a short stroll from your bedroom, the dress code included comfy slippers, and the closest coffee shop was your kitchen. Then working from home became a reality for many during the COVID.....»»
New technique may help scientists stave off coral reef collapse
In a bit of biological magic, some tiny, jellyfish-like creatures learned eons ago how to weave seawater into durable, life-sustaining, rocky coral reefs, which provide billions in economic benefits......»»
New mapping method developed for critical marine habitat
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have led the development of a new technique for accurately mapping shallow and coastal marine habitats......»»
Natural tech for "dimming" genes brings transformative potential to agriculture
Until the 1992 advent of a tomato that could delay softening, the fruit was picked green to withstand shipping. The delayed-softening trait was an example of the gene-silencing technique RNA interference, RNAi, before the underlying mechanism was und.....»»
Nature experiences may hold the key to a healthier relationship with time
According to a new study published in People and Nature, there is mounting evidence that nature can help humans address the time pressure of contemporary urban lifestyles by contributing to the regulation of the human sense of time. A better understa.....»»
New technique developed for measurement of temperature distribution inside single catalyst particle
Chemical reactions are usually accompanied by thermal effects, inevitably resulting in temperature changes in the reaction system. Therefore, temperature is an important parameter in reactions, which can affect chemical thermodynamics and reaction ki.....»»
Your American Express credit card info may have been hacked
American Express confirmed card member's account information might have been exposed in a recent breach involving third-party payment-processing hardware......»»
Study electrical circuits and systems with this $30 learning bundle
Save 78% on this seven-course online learning bundle covering electrical circuits and systems. TL;DR: As of March 2, save 78% on these electric circuit courses, making them less than $5 each.While you might know that potatoes can power light bu.....»»
Scientists identify burned bodies using technique devised for extracting DNA from woolly mammoths, Neanderthals
A technique originally devised to extract DNA from woolly mammoths and other ancient archaeological specimens can be used to potentially identify badly burned human remains, according to a new study from Binghamton University, State University of New.....»»
Novel non-destructive inspection technique reconstructs inner hidden composition and structure of inspection targets
A research group at Chuo University, Japan, led by Assistant Professor Kou Li (Faculty of Science and Engineering), in collaboration with National Institute of Informatics, have developed a novel non-destructive inspection technique by effectively co.....»»
AI technique "decodes" microscope images, overcoming fundamental limit
Atomic force microscopy, or AFM, is a widely used technique that can quantitatively map material surfaces in three dimensions, but its accuracy is limited by the size of the microscope's probe. A new AI technique overcomes this limitation and allows.....»»
There’s a rare Xbox Series X deal happening now
The Microsoft Xbox Series X, a powerful console with 12 teraflops of processing power and 1TB of built-in storage, is on sale from Walmart with a $50 discount......»»
Researchers develop world-leading microwave photonics chip for high-speed signal processing
A research team led by Professor Wang Cheng from the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has developed a world-leading microwave photonic chip that is capable of performing ultrafast analog electronic s.....»»
Researcher proposes paradigm shift in enzyme biochemistry
Although you may never have heard of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes, these proteins play diverse and critical roles in humans through the metabolic processing of drugs, pesticides, fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, and chemical carcinoge.....»»
Merons realized in synthetic antiferromagnets
The electronic devices we use on a day-to-day basis are powered by electrical currents. This is the case with our living room lights, washing machines, and televisions, to name but a few examples. Data processing in computers also relies on informati.....»»
Nanotweezers manipulate bacteriophages with minimal optical power, a breakthrough for phage therapy
Scientists at EPFL have developed a game-changing technique that uses light to manipulate and identify individual bacteriophages without the need for chemical labels or bioreceptors, potentially accelerating and revolutionizing phage-based therapies.....»»
Researchers hack a 3D printer to speed up fabrication of bioelectronics
The speed of innovation in bioelectronics and critical sensors gets a new boost with the unveiling of a simple, time-saving technique for the fast prototyping of devices......»»