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Putting sharks on the map: A new standard to identify important habitats

To date, shark, ray, and chimaera species have not been sufficiently considered in the planning of marine protected areas. However, a publication in Frontiers in Marine Science by researchers from the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group, IUCN's Ocean Tea.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekSep 13th, 2022

Human histones show promise in fighting bacterial infections

Antibiotics have saved millions of lives from infectious diseases and are considered one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century. However, as the use (and abuse) of antibiotics has increased over the years, many bacteria have developed.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Antarctic krill genes could reveal how they"re responding to climate change

As Antarctic krill face unprecedented challenges in the Southern Ocean, a new project has been launched to better understand these important invertebrates......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

These 3 Important Social Security Changes Were Just Announced. Did You Miss Them?

These 3 Important Social Security Changes Were Just Announced. Did You Miss Them?.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Study shows bats have acoustic cognitive maps

Echolocating bats have been found to possess an acoustic cognitive map of their home range, enabling them to navigate over kilometer-scale distances using echolocation alone......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Macs with 8GB of RAM are finally dead: Apple makes 16GB the new standard

Say goodbye to Macs with 8GB of RAM. In recent years, whenever Apple launched base configurations of Mac devices with 8GB of RAM, the Cupertino-based tech giant faced backlash from consumers arguing that 8GB of memory is simply insufficient for.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Google Maps adding weather disruption reporting & more detailed driving map

In addition to Gemini for search, summaries, and Q&A, Google Maps for Android and iOS are getting updates to improve the entire driving experience “from start to finish.”  more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Claro Enterprise Solutions helps organizations identify vulnerabilities within Microsoft 365

Claro Enterprise Solutions launched Collaboration Security Management solution. This comprehensive service addresses critical security challenges related to file sharing, data loss events, or unknown shadow users, faced by organizations using Microso.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Why NASA"s SPHEREx mission will make "Most colorful" cosmic map ever

NASA's SPHEREx mission won't be the first space telescope to observe hundreds of millions of stars and galaxies when it launches no later than April 2025, but it will be the first to observe them in 102 colors......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Single-molecule tracking technology streamlines drug discovery

New drug discovery is a critical step for improving patients' lives. First, researchers must identify molecules in the body's cells that help drive disease, as these are potential targets for new drugs. The next step is to screen candidate drugs that.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them

Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem around the world. When bacteria like E. coli no longer respond to antibiotics, infections become harder to treat......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Astrophysics study explores turbulence in molecular clouds

On an airplane, motions of the air on both small and large scales contribute to turbulence, which may result in a bumpy flight. Turbulence on a much larger scale is important to how stars form in giant molecular clouds that permeate the Milky Way......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

GitHub releases public preview of Copilot for Apple’s Xcode

GitHub this week announced an important update coming for developers working on a Mac. That’s because the first preview of GitHub Copilot for Apple’s Xcode is now available, so developers can try out the new AI-based feature to improve their work.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Scientists describe how mycobacteria evade the effects of antibiotics

One of the main challenges of contemporary medicine is posed by the resistance of pathogens to antibiotics. An important step in countering it has now been made by researchers from IOCB Prague, in collaboration with colleagues from the Institute of M.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Can you change classes in Dragon Age: The Veilguard?

There are a ton of ways to customize your character in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but your class is the most important. Are you able to change classes?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Here’s the paper no one read before declaring the demise of modern cryptography

The advance was incremental at best. So why did so many think it was a breakthrough? There’s little doubt that some of the most important pillars of modern cryptography will tum.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

The sad, bizarre tale of hype fanning fears modern cryptography was slain

The advance was incremental at best. So why did so many think it was a breakthrough? There’s little doubt that some of the most important pillars of modern cryptography will tum.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Follow Mars rover’s 18-mile trip in NASA’s animated route map

NASA has shared a fascinating animation featuring the journey taken by the Perseverance rover on Mars since its arrival there more than four years ago......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Scientists identify gene that regulates pod width in snap beans

iSnap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a significant vegetable crop globally, with its immature pods harvested as the edible part. Pod dimensions–length, width, and thickness–affect the size and ease of harvest. This is particularly for manual plu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Researchers" new outreach strategy sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State's environment, economy and public safety. South Florida's warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation

Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024