Prezygotic isolation between sympatric dioecious figs may not yet be established
Cospeciation is generally considered a key process driving the diversity of figs and their pollinating wasps. Ficus squamosa and Ficus heterostyla are two closely related dioecious figs. This pair represents a good system for gaining insights into co.....»»
Apple & ARM"s iPhone & Mac chip partnership will continue for decades
Not only is Apple investing in ARM's initial public offering in the US, filed paperwork has revealed that the pair have signed a long-term collaboration agreement spanning potentially more than two decades.Established in 1990, ARM began as a joint ve.....»»
Researchers examine emission factors for nitrous oxide from synthetic and organic fertilizers
In a collaboration led by Aarhus University, researchers have measured nitrous oxide emissions during two years at four different locations in Denmark, where representative crop rotations had been established to provide a realistic context for the me.....»»
Video: Muscle stimulation to enhance astronaut health
Space exploration presents unique health challenges for astronauts due to lack of gravity, isolation, and radiation exposure. ESA's SciSpacE activities aim to comprehend these effects and their implications for human well-being during extended missio.....»»
Carriers rebound from pandemic to top iPhone sales again
While COVID saw iPhone customers turning to online sales, carriers and their nationwide chain of retail stores have again established a hefty lead over Apple's own stores.iPhone 14Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has previously reported.....»»
Chessboard-like method enables the operation of largest gate-defined quantum dot system
Researchers from Delft established a way to address many quantum dots with only a few control lines using a chessboard-like method. This enabled the operation of the largest gate-defined quantum dot system ever. Their result is an important step in t.....»»
Tesla leads, Jaguar Land Rover lags in digital-focused ranking of automakers
Electric-first automakers such as Tesla and Nio outshined established brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and Toyota in a new ranking that grades companies on the software skills. .....»»
Protecting endangered languages feels right, but does it really help people?
Headlines abound with the plight of endangered minority languages around the world. Read a few of these and you'll see some common themes: the rising number of languages dying worldwide, the distressing isolation of individual last speakers, and the.....»»
IT’s rising role in physical security technology
As the adoption of cloud-based and mobile-access security systems continues to increase among both new and established businesses, the lines between traditional physical security personnel and IT staff are beginning to blur. Traditionally, the common.....»»
VinFast"s $85 billion market valuation pushes it past Ford, GM
VinFast's eye-popping valuation makes the company worth more than established automakers but the surge may fizzle out when the social media buzz subsides......»»
Editorial: Volvo"s strategy for its Chinese-built vehicles thwarts U.S. protectionism
Volvo Cars plans to use a relatively obscure trade provision established by one of the oldest laws in the U.S. to counteract large duties and tariffs on its vehicles imported from China......»»
Alien invasive species in Australia
Since the break-up of Gondwana, Australia's biodiversity has evolved mostly in isolation from the rest of the world. Many of our species are unique to Australia......»»
Study reveals successful strategies for removing invasive caimans from Florida Everglades
The spectacled caiman, a species native to Central and South America, has been established in Florida since the 1970s. The pet trade and crocodilian farming industries, escapes and deliberate releases made it possible for caimans to invade the Florid.....»»
Are provocative social media posts an effective way for new businesses to engage audiences online?
Engaging an audience in the hyper-competitive world of online social media content is a big challenge for any new business venture. One strategy, adopted by established "superstar entrepreneurs" such as Elon Musk, is to post provocative comments on T.....»»
Generation of a human haploid neural stem cell line for genome-wide genetic screening
Haploid embryonic stem cells (haESCs) have been established in many species. Differentiated haploid cell line types in mammals are lacking due to spontaneous diploidization during differentiation that compromises lineage-specific screens......»»
Study demonstrates consistency of rotational evolution between open cluster and field stars for determining age
Scientists at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) and Boston University have successfully established a connection between the rotation rates of stars in star clusters and those outside them, so-called field stars, enabling the ages.....»»
Netcraft raises over $100 million to drive growth and expand globally
Netcraft secures first funding with over $100 million from Spectrum Equity and names technology executive Ryan Woodley as new CEO. Ryan Woodley has decades of experience leading growth-oriented technology companies and an established track record of.....»»
Former Porsche U.S. top executive said to be jumping to Rivian
With a marketing, operations and strategy background at established auto brands, Gruner could help the electric upstart in various capacities......»»
New research dates the formation of Earth"s continents
Researchers at Curtin University have established a new framework for dating the Earth's evolution including the formations of continents and mineral deposits......»»
Humane announces its wearable communicator will be named "Humane Ai Pin"
Humane, a company established by former Apple executives, has revealed the name of its wearable "Star Trek"-style communicator that it first showed off in April 2023.Humane founders Imran Chaudhri and Bethany BongiornoAfter that sneak peek of its pro.....»»
NASA"s Mars helicopter "phones home" after no contact for 63 days
Long time, no speak: NASA has re-established contact with the intrepid Ingenuity Mars Helicopter after more than two months of radio silence, the space agency said Friday......»»