Pathogens get comfy in designer goo
New hydrogels mimic intestines when lined with epithelial cells. A study demonstrated hydrogels in various stiffnesses are valuable for learning the dynamics of pathogens that cause diarrhea and other intestinal diseases......»»
Turning big data into better breeds and varieties: Can AI help feed the planet?
Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens according to researchers at The University of Queensland......»»
Liquid metal may be a "Terminator terror" in the global fight against pathogens
A new liquid metal combination is shaping up as a potential secret weapon in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, which is already rendering some antibiotic medications powerless against 'superbugs'......»»
How the hospital pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii quickly adapts to new environmental conditions
Each year, over 670,000 people in Europe fall ill because of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, and 33,000 die from the infections. Especially feared are pathogens with resistances against multiple, or even all, known antibiotics. One of these is the ba.....»»
Scientists conduct molecular analyses of ticks from southern China
Tick-borne pathogens have become emerging global health threats in humans and animals. The objective of a new study published in Zoonoses was to investigate Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Babesia, and Borrelia in ticks in southern China......»»
Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals
Science fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly organisms emerging from the ice and wreaking havoc on unsuspecting human victims......»»
"Time-traveling" pathogens in melting permafrost pose likely risk to environment, say scientists
Ancient pathogens that escape from melting permafrost have real potential to damage microbial communities and might potentially threaten human health, according to a new study by Giovanni Strona of the European Commission Joint Research Center and co.....»»
Shedding light on the dark problem of biofilms
Bacterial biofilms are clusters of microorganisms that form on wetted surfaces virtually everywhere. They harbor pathogens that compromise water quality, and they can disrupt the operation of many different engineered systems through the corrosion, f.....»»
A big discount just landed on the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones
The Bose QuietComfort 45 are stylish, comfy, and fantastic sounding headphones. They're on sale now at Best Buy. Here's why you need them......»»
Apple’s powerhouse headphone brand Beats has a new designer. See his first big product
We talk to Samuel Ross about the new Beats Studio Pro. It’s the first update to the Beats Studio line since 2017. I’m holding the box for Beats Studio3 headphones. They were released in 2017—in other words, a lifetime ago. The b.....»»
The trick to finding design inspiration in the age of algorithmic sameness
A new project called ‘Design Interrupted’ explores how social media algorithms influence creativity—and what you can do to stay original. In 2015, Maggie Mustaklem, then a knitwear designer, needed inspiration for a new sweater.....»»
2023 Automotive Hall of Fame members honored
Honorees included GM CEO Mary Barra, Gentex co-founder Fred Bauer, racer Juan Manuel Fangio, Honda co-founder Takeo Fujisawa, Ford designer McKinley Thompson Jr. and Hot Wheels designer Larry Wood......»»
Download the ‘Minimal M2 Ultra’ (clean) wallpapers from Basic Apple Guy
Designer extraordinaire Basic Apple Guy has expanded on his sharp series of M2 wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Check out and download the new Minimal M2 Ultra wallpaper available in light and dark versions. more… The post Download the ̵.....»»
Pathogen protein modularity enables elaborate mimicry of host phosphatase
Pathogens have developed an extensive array of proteins during the co-evolutionary arms race with their hosts. This is particularly true for Phytophthora, a genus that causes significant damage to agriculture and forestry. One well-known species, Phy.....»»
Tuberculosis therapy: Smallest particles could deliver drugs to the lungs
Therapy for the dangerous infectious disease of tuberculosis faces the challenge of pathogens frequently being resistant to several common antibiotics. Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have now developed nanoparticles to deliver.....»»
LiveSurface is a fast and simple photorealistic mock-up generator by a former Apple designer
Designers can create realistic mock-ups in many ways, but these methods are not always simple or fast. What if you could just drop your artwork files into a scene or onto an object and quickly change colors, lighting, materials, and more – all in.....»»
Diablo 4 dev "clears up some details" about its "rarest unique items"
Diablo 4's lead class designer shares tips about the action RPG's rarest unique items......»»
A hospital germ"s dual strategy: How P. aeruginosa uses division of labor to colonize surfaces
Infections are among the most frequent complications during a hospital stay. Researchers at the University of Basel have now uncovered why one of the most dangerous nosocomial pathogens is so difficult to combat. It follows a dual strategy, with some.....»»
Beats signs up A-Cold-Wall"s Samuel Ross for new design role
Apple has recruited A-Cold-Wall designer Samuel Ross to work on its Beats brand, a move that may change the appearance of future releases from the personal audio brand.A 2021 Beats and A-Cold-Wall collaboration on Studio3 Wireless headphonesRoss is a.....»»
Photos: BSidesLjubljana 0x7E7
BSidesLjubljana 0x7E7 is taking place today at the Computer History Museum, and Help Net Security is on site. Here’s a look at the event featuring Solar Designer (Openwall), Boris Sieklik (MongoDB), Darko Kukovec (Infinum), and Daniel Poposki......»»
"Jumping genes" help plants adapt to extreme temperature and pathogens
Jumping genes, or transposons, are sections of DNA that can copy themselves and jump between different parts of the genome, and might help plants adapt to stressful, changing conditions, according to a study published in Nature Communications on June.....»»