Penguin hemoglobin evolved to meet oxygen demands of diving
Call it the evolutionary march of the penguins......»»
Corning faces antitrust actions for its Gorilla Glass dominance
European Commission looks into alleged exclusivity, pricing, and patent demands. The European Commission (EC) has opened an antitrust investigation into US-based glass-maker Corni.....»»
Biologists discover how plants evolved multiple ways to override genetic instructions
Biologists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered the origin of a curious duplication that gives plants multiple ways to override instructions that are coded into their DNA. This research could help scientists exploit a plant's existin.....»»
Gamma radiation converts methane into complex organic molecules and could explain the origin of life
Gamma radiation can convert methane into a wide variety of products at room temperature, including hydrocarbons, oxygen-containing molecules, and amino acids, according to a new article published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition.....»»
It looks like Matt Reeves is going to get more Batman spinoffs after all
Matt Reeves, the architect of The Batman franchise, recently spoke about developing more spinoff series after The Penguin......»»
Water overuse in Brazil"s MATOPIBA region could mean failure to meet up to 40% of local demand for crop irrigation
Considered one of the fastest-growing agricultural frontiers in Brazil, and the area with the highest greenhouse gas emissions in the Cerrado, Brazil's savanna-type biome, the region known as MATOPIBA, risks facing water shortages in the years ahead......»»
Zero Motorcycles expands line with lighter, lower-cost models
Zero plans to roll out six new sub-$1,000 models during the next two years in an "All Access" strategy to meet the needs of additional riders......»»
Multicomponent hydride designs could advance science of superconducting materials
New materials designed by a University of Illinois Chicago graduate student may help scientists meet one of today's biggest challenges: building superconductors that operate at normal temperatures and pressures......»»
Artificial intelligence: A double-edged sword for the environment?
As AI technology progresses, the energy demands of training complex AI models have surged, raising widespread concerns about associated carbon emissions. This rapid growth is fueled by global demand across industries and academia, leading to exponent.....»»
How HBO’s The Penguin sets the stage for The Batman Part 2 … and can make the sequel even better
With The Penguin nearing its thrilling conclusion, we take a look at how the popular HBO series sets the stage for The Batman Part 2......»»
Meet the trainees paying $136,000 to become the next generation of airline pilots
Meet the trainees paying $136,000 to become the next generation of airline pilots.....»»
Meet the Newest Stock-Split AI Stock in the Dow Jones. It Soared 925% in 2 Years, and Wall Street Says It"s Still a Buy
Meet the Newest Stock-Split AI Stock in the Dow Jones. It Soared 925% in 2 Years, and Wall Street Says It"s Still a Buy.....»»
Deep sea rocks suggest oxygen can be made without photosynthesis, deepening the mystery of life
Oxygen, the molecule that supports intelligent life as we know it, is largely made by plants. Whether underwater or on land, they do this by photosynthesizing carbon dioxide. However, a recent study demonstrates that oxygen may be produced without th.....»»
Saturday Citations: On chimpanzee playwrights; the nature of dark energy; deep-diving Antarctic seals
This week, researchers reported the world's second-tiniest toad, winning the silver in the Brachycephalus contest. Chemists at UCLA disproved a 100-year-old organic chemistry rule. And researchers in Kenya report that elephants don't like bees, which.....»»
Recruiting the world"s first disabled astronaut doesn"t mean space travel is inclusive—here"s how to change that
In the past, spaceflight was the preserve of government-funded astronauts who had to meet stringent physical, cognitive, psychological and social requirements for selection. But in recent years, that has all been changing......»»
Biotech approach enhances nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae
With the rapid increase in the global population, a "protein crisis" is expected in the near future, where the supply of protein will not be able to meet the rising demand......»»
VW demands 10% wage cuts to save jobs as profits plunge
VW demands 10% wage cuts to save jobs as profits plunge.....»»
Overshooting 1.5°C is risky. That"s why we need to hedge our bets
The global response to climate change has gained momentum since the 2015 Paris agreement, yet it remains inadequate to meet the scale of the challenge. That agreement established the goal of holding global warming to well below 2°C, and to pursue ef.....»»
New nanocatalyst targets tumors without oxygen
Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel mechanism of acti.....»»
99% of CISOs work extra hours every week
The most common challenge for CISOs is resource constraints: not enough staff, budget or technology to support the security program needed or meet compliance requirements, according to DirectDefense. Cybersecurity industry faces ongoing talent shorta.....»»
Atlas of the Human Planet: 50 years of population growth and urbanization trends uncovered
The new Atlas of the Human Planet reveals 50 years of global population growth and urbanization trends, providing insights into how cities and rural areas have evolved. This data offers vital tools for addressing future climate, social, and economic.....»»