New spheres of knowledge on the origin of life
The shape of a cell affects its physical and chemical properties. Different cell types have developed different shapes to enable effective functioning. But what shape were the very first cells, as life began to evolve?.....»»
A NASA rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilized life on Mars
While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, NASA's Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to "search for potential evid.....»»
International study produces a comprehensive "tree of life" for flowering plants
With their own botanical collection material and their research knowledge on the evolution of cruciferous plants (plants of the cabbage family), bioscientists at Heidelberg University have contributed to a large-scale international study that has pro.....»»
Researchers unveil PI3K enzyme"s dual accelerator and brake mechanisms
A group of researchers have expanded conventional knowledge on a critical enzyme that controls cell migration. In a publication in the journal Nature Communications, they reported that phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) not only acts as an accelerator.....»»
Unveiling the mysteries of cell division in embryos with timelapse photography
The beginning of life is shrouded in mystery. While the intricate dynamics of mitosis are well-studied in the so-called somatic cells—the cells that have a specialized function, like skin and muscle cells—they remain elusive in the first cells of.....»»
Hidden biosphere discovered beneath world"s driest hot desert
In a finding with implications for the search for extraterrestrial life, researchers have discovered microbial life 13 feet below Earth's most inhospitable desert. The research is published in the journal PNAS Nexus......»»
Vast DNA tree of life for plants revealed by global science team using 1.8 billion letters of genetic code
A new paper published today (April 24) in the journal Nature by an international team of 279 scientists led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew presents the most up-to-date understanding of the flowering plant tree of life......»»
Tiny rubber spheres used to make a programmable fluid
The spheres collapse under pressure, giving the fluid very unusual properties. Enlarge / At critical pressures, the fluid's spheres become a mixture of different states. (credit: Adel Djellouli/Harvard SEAS) Building a r.....»»
Will we know if TRAPPIST-1e has life?
The search for extrasolar planets is currently undergoing a seismic shift. With the deployment of the Kepler Space Telescope and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), scientists discovered thousands of exoplanets, most of which were detec.....»»
From the coast to the deep sea, changing oxygen levels affect marine life in different ways
Earth's atmosphere maintains a constant level of oxygen, whether it is a wintry, rainy day or hot summer. Across the ocean, oxygen concentrations vary enormously between different places and over time. Sometimes oxygen levels change within the course.....»»
Researchers create artificial cells that act like living cells
In a new study published in Nature Chemistry, UNC-Chapel Hill researcher Ronit Freeman and her colleagues describe the steps they took to manipulate DNA and proteins—essential building blocks of life—to create cells that look and act like cells f.....»»
Harvest Disposable Vape Batteries
Give trendy products destined for e-waste a second life The post Harvest Disposable Vape Batteries appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Hurry! The Razer Blade 17 gaming laptop is 44% off today
Razer has a huge sale going on right now with a Razer Blade 17 laptop reduced by 44% for a limited time. Here's why you need it in your life......»»
More than half of Americans have tried generative AI already
More Americans have tried GenAI than those who haven’t – here’s where the technology can help in your life......»»
Tales of the Shire"s first trailer showcases the cozy life of Hobbits
Private Division has finally unveiled the first trailer for Tales of the Shire: A the Lord of the Rings Game......»»
First real-life Pixel 9 Pro pictures leak, and it has 16GB of RAM
With 16GB of RAM, there's lot of room for Google's AI models to live in memory. Enlarge / OnLeak's renders of the Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 9. (credit: OnLeaks / 91Mobiles / MySmartPrice) The usual.....»»
5G And Beyond Facts 2024
Introduction 5G And Beyond Facts: With the rise in […] Introduction 5G And Beyond Facts: With the rise in digital life and the Internet of Things term, 5G technology is bringing changes to the unimaged world. Just a decade ago, downlo.....»»
LG’s fantastic C3 OLED 4K TV is up to $1,300 off right now
The LG C3 OLED TV is the TV that everyone wants in their life and it's currently on sale now at LG. Here's why it's so essential......»»
Crucial building blocks of life on Earth can more easily form in outer space, says new research
The origin of life on Earth is still enigmatic, but we are slowly unraveling the steps involved and the necessary ingredients. Scientists believe life arose in a primordial soup of organic chemicals and biomolecules on the early Earth, eventually lea.....»»
The 6 best laptops for realtors in 2024
Real estate agents need a laptop with a vibrant screen, tons of battery life, and a durable design. Here are the six best laptops for realtors in 2024......»»
Study highlights importance of caregiver well-being in Uganda
A group-based curriculum called Journey of Life (JoL)—delivered over 12 sessions in the Kiryandongo refugee settlement in Uganda—led to improvements in mental health, social support, parental warmth and attitudes around violence against children,.....»»