Promoting axon regeneration in the zebrafish spinal cord
After an injury to the spinal cord, patients often remain paralyzed because damaged nerve tracts do not regrow due to the formation of scar tissue. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen, together with colleague.....»»
Apple lays off employees working on Books and News
All the layoffs were in the company's fast-moving services division. Enlarge / The Apple Books icon on a Mac. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple will cut 100 jobs, all in its digital services teams. Laid off employees will have.....»»
A YouTube video really can remove water from your iPhone
A YouTube video claiming it can remove water from your iPhone might seem up there with emails from Nigerian princes and videos of Elon Musk promoting some new cryptocurrency, but tests reveal that it does actually work … somewhat. A tech writer.....»»
Not science fiction: Counter-Strike 2 is being played only using thoughts
After a spinal injury left Alex unable to control his limbs, the Neuralink implant has now enabled him to play Counter-Strike 2......»»
Apple promotes AI, multicam features of Final Cut Pro for iPad, Mac
Apple has released a pair of videos, promoting the new features of the video editing tool Final Cut Pro on both Mac and iPad.A still from Apple's Final Cut Pro promo videosIn June, Apple released updates to Final Cut Pro, bringing the iPad app up to.....»»
New bacteria-derived hydrogel shows promise for muscle tissue regeneration
A research team at the Technical University of Denmark, led by Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz, has recently made strides in tissue engineering and cell therapy by harnessing the healing power of bacteria......»»
Behold, Diablo is fully playable in your browser
It controls and looks great, though the game was outshined by its sequels. Enlarge / Diablo running in Firefox on macOS. (credit: Samuel Axon) You can now play the original Diablo (and its expansion, Hellfire) in virtual.....»»
Zebrafish use surprising strategy to regrow spinal cord: Findings could help identify ways to heal spinal cord damage
Zebrafish are members of a rarefied group of vertebrates capable of fully healing a severed spinal cord. A clear understanding of how this regeneration takes place could provide clues toward strategies for healing spinal cord injuries in people. Such.....»»
Classic PC game emulation is back on the iPhone with iDOS 3 release
Apple amended its App Store rules to allow PC emulators, not just console ones. Enlarge / The start of any journey in MS-DOS. (credit: Samuel Axon) After a 14-year journey of various states of availability and usefulness.....»»
Faculty cluster hire: Promoting collaboration and addressing gender bias in academic hiring
In the world of academic science, hiring new faculty members typically follows a predictable pattern: candidates apply individually and are evaluated primarily on their personal achievements. What if there was a way to build more collaborative, diver.....»»
How efficiently different US forests will remove atmospheric carbon in the future
Forests absorb carbon by capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making forest carbon stocks an important resource against climate change. In research published in Ecology and Evolution, investigators examined existing tree regeneration pattern.....»»
Is the New Google TV Streamer the Nvidia Shield Successor We’ve Been Waiting For?
Google's newest (and aptly named) TV Streamer offers cord cutters a potentially good sequel, at a lesser price than the Shield TV. The post Is the New Google TV Streamer the Nvidia Shield Successor We’ve Been Waiting For? appeared first on Phan.....»»
Researchers explore the potential of clean energy markets as a hedging tool
Climate change has significantly impacted lives worldwide and prompted governments to adopt policies promoting sustainability and use of clean energy sources. This shift to clean energy has triggered increased investments in renewable energy and tech.....»»
Apple stealthily adds minor features in iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6 releases
The M3 MacBook Pro now supports multiple external monitors. Enlarge / iOS 17.6 installing on an iPhone 13 Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple has some minor updates for all its operating systems, and the releases include iO.....»»
A new model to study regeneration of brown adipose tissues
The prevalence of obesity worldwide has led to an increase in the risk of metabolic diseases and socio-economical burdens. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has been established as a promising therapeutic target to overcome obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D) an.....»»
Researchers decipher new molecular mechanisms related to biological tissue regeneration
A new study published in The EMBO Journal opens new perspectives to better understand how the molecular mechanisms involved in regenerative medicine work......»»
Paris 2024: How the Olympics shape—and are shaped by—geopolitics
When French historian and educator Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the modern Olympics in 1894, he did so with a vision of promoting peace through sport. In reality, the Olympics have often reflected the geopolitics of the period......»»
Report: Apple beginning serious work on a foldable iPhone
There are also several new details about the iPhone 16, 17, and SE. Enlarge / The iPhone 15 lineup. (credit: Samuel Axon) After years of rumors and speculation, Apple is moving ahead to produce its first foldable iPhone,.....»»
Sustainable management and regeneration of endangered Senegalia venosa needed in Ethiopia, says study
A research team has identified the distribution and regeneration status of the endangered Senegalia venosa in Tigray and Gonder drylands. They found it has a poor regeneration rate due to factors like charcoal production and grazing......»»
Nature"s gender reveal: Key gene controls female flowers in Cucurbita pepo
Sex determination in cucurbits such as squash is influenced by a complex interplay of environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors, with ethylene being the primary hormone promoting female flower development......»»
Hitchcock-style flying camera ad promotes Safari"s privacy protections
Apple has launched a new ad campaign promoting Safari, touting its security and privacy features that thwart online trackers better than other web browsers.Apple's new Safari privacy adApple has regularly promoted Safari as the privacy and security-f.....»»