Novel probe helps to detect deep sea biological macromolecules
The phenomenon of chemically synthesized life in extreme deep-sea environment is an international research hotspot in deep-sea science and life science. However, due to the extremely low concentration of organic macromolecules such as extracellular m.....»»
Data from space probes show that Alfvén waves drive the acceleration and heating of the solar wind
By studying data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe and the ESA Solar Orbiter, an international team of astrophysicists has found that Alfvén waves drive the acceleration and heating of the solar wind......»»
SpaceX cleared to fly Falcon 9 rocket after landing mishap
US regulators on Friday cleared SpaceX to restart launching its stalwart Falcon 9 rocket, as a probe continues into a rare mishap this week during a first-stage booster landing......»»
Naval Research Laboratory"s LARADO instrument to detect lethal orbital debris, integrated on STP satellite
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Lightsheet Anomaly Resolution and Debris Observation (LARADO) instrument was successfully integrated and tested on the Space Test Program Satellite 7 (STPSat-7) spacecraft at National Aeronautics and Space Admin.....»»
How the world of rally racing helps Subaru of America connect and engage with customers, fans
Subaru of America's marketing goes beyond love, dogs and safety. An integral component is derived from its motorsports footprint but especially rally racing......»»
Light-activated polymerization methods unlock new possibilities for intracellular applications
Synthetic polymers play a crucial role in cell biology, serving as delivery vehicles for DNA and drugs, acting as fluorescent probes for cellular sensing, functioning as bioinks for tissue engineering, and mimicking biological functionality (e.g., ar.....»»
Australian sauna helps save frogs from flesh-eating fungus
Hundreds of endangered Australian Green and Golden Bell frogs huddle inside a sauna, shielded from Sydney's winter chill......»»
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.....»»
EU investigating if Telegram played down user numbers to avoid regulation
The new probe is separate from the French investigation into the platform. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via Getty) Brussels is investigating whether Telegram breached EU digital rules by failing to provide accurate user num.....»»
AI peers into the deep: High-resolution 3D tracking of coral reef fish
A study by the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) is employing new methods in coral reef research. Under the leadership of fish ecologist Dr. Julian Lilkendey, an international research team utilized innovative AI technologies to analy.....»»
Researchers present a high-dimensional choice model for online retailing
In a new study, researchers developed a model that helps online retailers to more accurately predict customer purchases from a wide range of products in complex online shopping environments, reducing sales forecast errors by 10%–30% compared to tra.....»»
Researcher: Playing technology games and making science fun helps young kids solve visual problems, grasp ideas better
As I watched my sons, Wavhudi and Rivhavhudi, play games on my phone before bedtime, I was captivated by their enthusiasm and how deeply they were engaged—especially when the games involved math or science. Both boys experienced speech delays and I.....»»
New Horizons spacecraft measurements shed light on the darkness of the universe
Just how dark is deep space? Astronomers may have finally answered this long-standing question by tapping into the capabilities and distant position of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, by making the most precise, direct measurements ever of the total.....»»
Diligent NIS2 Compliance Toolkit helps organizations bolster their cybersecurity resilience
Diligent launched its Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) Compliance Toolkit, designed to help organizations navigate the complexities of the European Union (EU) NIS2 Directive and bolster their cybersecurity resilience. The toolkit map.....»»
From rhino horn snuff to pangolin livestock feed: A half-century of patents reveals the wildlife trade"s evolution
The bright blue blood of the horseshoe crab is used around the world to detect bacterial contamination in vaccines. Synonymous with luxury, sturgeon caviar has been patented as an antidote to impotency in China. Rhino horn is used in traditional Asia.....»»
Maintaining company confidentiality simultaneously hurts and helps workers" well-being
A hush has fallen over the workplace. At tech startups and banks, in doctors' offices and law firms, workers are increasingly being asked to keep secrets. These aren't personal confidences but organizational secrets about clients, proprietary technol.....»»
Exploring Darwin"s longstanding interest in biological rhythms
A close reading of Darwin's work suggests a deep interest in cyclical events. Rhythmic phenomena in nature—today the subjects of the field of chronobiology—have been studied since at least the 18th century. In a perspective, Tiago Gomes de Andrad.....»»
Reconfigurable sensor can detect particles 0.001 times the wavelength of light
In recent years, advances in photonics and materials science have led to remarkable developments in sensor technology, pushing the boundaries of what can be detected and measured. Among these innovations, non-Hermitian physics has emerged as a crucia.....»»
Towards a large materials model for AI-driven materials discovery
Following the success of large language models, the concept of large materials models as deep-learning computational models for materials design has attracted great interest. Nevertheless, the task of acquiring large materials models appears to be qu.....»»
AT&T failed to notify 911 call centers of outage, pays $950K to settle probe
Technician accidentally disabled a portion of AT&T network during testing. Enlarge / AT&T's stand at Mobile World Congress on February 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | Joan Cros Garcia-Corbis) AT&T.....»»
More bad news for psychedelic drug company: FDA expands probe after rejection
Psychedelic drug company Lykos already slashed staff and overhauled leadership. Enlarge / President of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Rick Doblin speaks onstage during the 2023 Concordia Annual Sum.....»»