Scandinavian wolves found to carry many harmful mutations
In a new scientific study, researchers at Uppsala University have shown that Scandinavian wolves carry around 100,000 harmful mutations in their genome. As long as the harmful mutations can be compensated by a healthy genetic variant, this does not n.....»»
Potentially harmful chemical byproducts left behind when sunlight breaks down ocean plastics
Northeastern researchers found in 2021 that an estimated 4 million to 10 million tons of plastic carbon enter the ocean each year. Much of it ends up floating in subtropical currents......»»
Helping non-clinical staff identify problematic sexual behaviors among children
Identifying unusual and potentially harmful behaviors in children is vital to providing appropriate interventions, according to Penn State researchers. A Penn State research team partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop an easy-.....»»
Exploring acoustic design for better, quieter prisons
Prisons are typically noisy environments, filled with clanking metal bars and echoing concrete surfaces. This level of constant noise is harmful to both prisoners and staff, but there are few guidelines for designing better, quieter facilities......»»
How to watch Wolves vs. Burnley online for free
Stream Wolves vs. Burnley in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world. TL;DR: Wolves vs. Burnley is available to stream on Prime Video. Watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime......»»
As Dubai hosts climate talks, its air pollution soars
Dubai's glitzy skyline was obscured by a blanket of smog rated as "unhealthy" on Sunday as thousands of delegates attended a COP28 conference dedicated to the harmful effects of air pollution......»»
Organizations can’t ignore the surge in malicious web links
Despite the rising adoption of collaboration and instant messaging software, email remains a significant area of concern regarding cyber attacks, particularly the increasing threat of cybercriminals employing harmful web links in emails, according to.....»»
Minnesota turkey farmers say expanded rural broadband could help detect bird flu sooner
Just over 5 miles from where folklore has long claimed Vikings scribbled Scandinavian etchings on a runestone, Erica Sawatzke surveys thousands of chirping baby birds in her long barn......»»
Newly identified algal strains rich in phosphorous could improve wastewater treatment
Phosphorus in wastewater is a major contributor to harmful algal blooms in water bodies around the globe, with the potential to harm wildlife, livestock, and even humans. To prevent this, wastewater treatment plants often rely on chemical- and energy.....»»
Research reveals clever dosage control mechanism of biallelic genes
Have you ever wondered why we carry two copies of each chromosome in all of our cells? During reproduction, we receive one from each of our parents. This means that we also receive two copies, or alleles, of each gene—one allele per chromosome or p.....»»
Ransomware hackers "wreaking havoc" arrested in Ukraine
Cyber police carry out raids to dismantle gang responsible for hacking hundreds of organisations......»»
75+ Cyber Monday deals for Apple fans to save you up to $1,800
The deals of Black Friday carry on for yet another day, with Cyber Monday being the online counterpart to the sales event. Here's the best Apple Cyber Monday deals across not only its hardware line, but on accessories, software and even more.If you'r.....»»
75 Cyber Monday deals for Apple fans to save you up to $1,800
The deals of Black Friday carry on for yet another day, with Cyber Monday being the online counterpart to the sales event. Here's the best Apple Cyber Monday deals across not only its hardware line, but on accessories, software and even more.If you'r.....»»
Save all of Apple’s iPhone 15 cases from $35, plus official Apple Watch bands, M1 MacBook Air, more
You can now save on nearly all of Apple’s official iPhone 15 cases as part of the week’s best Black Friday deals. Now starting at $35, the discounts carry over to the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air starting at just $600, as well as official Apple Watch b.....»»
Tiny beads preserve enzymes for biocatalysis
Plasmas can provide the co-substrate needed for biocatalysis of valuable substances, but they are also harmful to enzymes. By attaching enzymes to small beads, the enzymes are protected and remain active up to 44 times longer......»»
‘I was addicted to social media - now I"m suing Big Tech’
The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products......»»
PhD student bioengineers potato plant to detect gamma radiation
A researcher at the University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture has developed a potato plant that can detect gamma radiation, providing reliable indications of harmful radiation levels without complex monitoring technologies......»»
Machine learning techniques improve X-ray materials analysis
Researchers of RIKEN at Japan's synchrotron radiation facility, SPring-8 and their collaborators have developed a faster and simpler way to carry out segmentation analysis, a vital process in materials science. The new method was published in the jou.....»»
Modeling shows how wolves recolonized Germany and where they could live in the future
The return of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) to Germany, which began 23 years ago in the region of Lusatia in Eastern Germany, is a process of great ecological and social significance. Therefore, a precise understanding of the recolonization of the orig.....»»
"Fire is living": How this nature preserve uses cultural burning for regrowth
Diana Almendariz often uses tule for basket weaving, but on this day she uses the dried bulrush wrapped around a cattail to carry fire across a narrow trail to a small field. She sets the tufted bundle down with intention to start the first of three.....»»
US regulator greenlights Starship"s next launch on Friday
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday authorized SpaceX to carry out its second launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, after a first attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion......»»