Powerful gene editing approach boosts rotifers in pantheon of laboratory animals
Much about tiny, swimming rotifers makes them ideal study subjects. Although barely visible to the naked eye, these transparent animals and their innards are readily viewed under a microscope. What's more, they grow readily in laboratory culture, off.....»»
Combining AI and Crispr Will Be Transformational
The genome-editing technology can be supercharged by artificial intelligence—and the results are already being felt......»»
Transport phenomena and fundamental physics investigated in the microgravity of the ISS
A paper published in Gravitational and Space Research unveils insights gained from International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory-sponsored research on transport phenomena, fundamental physical processes involving momentum, energy, and mass tr.....»»
Nvidia may have found a new way to bypass GPU export restrictions
Many expected the RTX 5090D to be a cut-down version of the 5090, but it seems that Nvidia may adopt a similar approach to the RTX 30-series......»»
One of 2022’s best shows is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should binge it now.
Even viewers who aren't into animation can find something to love about Pantheon, and we're sharing three reasons why you should watch it on Netflix......»»
Edit, convert, and organize PDFs effortlessly: Grab UPDF’s amazing Black Friday discounts!
Reading PDFs has become second nature, but when it comes to editing, converting, or even organizing PDF documents, the process can be cumbersome. UPDF has changed that, offering an AI-powered PDF solution that makes these complex tasks easier for Mac.....»»
Other CEOs want to copy Tim Cook’s Trump strategy, and it couldn’t be simpler
A new report suggests that CEOs of other US companies plan to copy Tim Cook’s Trump strategy in order to lobby the incoming administration. The report suggests that Cook developed the world’s simplest approach to interacting with Trump, noting.....»»
iPhone SE 4 release date: When to expect Apple’s powerful upgrade
Apple recently launched its flagship iPhone 16 line with a heavy focus on Apple Intelligence. But another new iPhone is coming soon, offering some of the same modern tech but at a much lower cost. Here’s when to expect the iPhone SE 4. more….....»»
PSA: iOS 18.2’s Apple Mail redesign isn’t coming to the iPad or Mac just yet
iOS 18.2 will be here very soon, and in addition to a bunch of powerful new Apple Intelligence features, the update also brings a big redesign to the Mail app. But there’s an important detail you should know: the redesign is currently limited to th.....»»
Tick tubes help reduce the parasites on mice, but time and frequency matter
Ticks are a nuisance across many areas of the U.S., capable of spreading harmful pathogens to both animals and humans. A new study led by researchers at Penn State has analyzed the effectiveness of a simple, inexpensive strategy for controlling ticks.....»»
First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong year
Scientists who study a critically endangered species of whale that lives off New England said encouraging early signs suggest the animals could have a strong season for feeding and breeding......»»
M4 Mac minis in a computing cluster is incredibly cool, but not hugely effective
There is a way to use a collection of M4 Mac minis in a cluster, but the benefits only really exist when you use high-end Macs.A cluster of M4 Mac minis - Image credit: Alex Ziskind/YouTubeWhile most people think of having a more powerful computer me.....»»
Bats employ instant compensation strategy when they can"t hear, study shows
When bats can't hear, new research finds that these hearing-dependent animals employ a remarkable compensation strategy. They adapt immediately and robustly, suggesting for the first time that bats' brains are hard-wired with an ability to launch a P.....»»
Opinion: The peer review system no longer works to guarantee academic rigor—a different approach is needed
Peer review is a central feature of academic work. It's the process through which research ends up published in an academic journal: independent experts scrutinize the work of another researcher in order to recommend if it should be accepted by a pub.....»»
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: two top-tier chips clash
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its newest and most powerful processor. How does it compare to the Apple A18 Pro chip?.....»»
Gene regulation study reports surprising results: Extensive regions of DNA belong to multiple gene switches
Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place on the DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they.....»»
"e-Drive": New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappears
Insecticides have been used for centuries to counteract widespread pest damage to valuable food crops. Eventually, over time, beetles, moths, flies and other insects develop genetic mutations that render the insecticide chemicals ineffective......»»
Microsoft president asks Trump to “push harder” against Russian hacks
Brad Smith wants US to take a tougher approach to state-sponsored cyberattacks. Microsoft’s president has called on Donald Trump to “push harder” against cyber attacks from.....»»
Niagara fireball event leads to discovery of tiniest known asteroid
In an international study led by Western University and Lowell Observatory, scientists describe a pioneering, integrative approach for studying near-Earth asteroids based largely on a November 2022 fireball event that dropped meteorites in the Niagar.....»»
Capturing the turbulence of landfalling hurricane winds
When Hurricane Milton roared onshore in Florida last month, its powerful winds shredded the roof of Tropicana Field in Tampa, which had originally been planned as a staging area for emergency responders. Other parts of the city, however, suffered muc.....»»
2 million mph galaxy smash-up seen in unprecedented detail
A massive collision of galaxies sparked by one traveling at a scarcely-believable 2 million mph (3.2 million km/h) has been seen in unprecedented detail by one of Earth's most powerful telescopes......»»