Scientists unlock secrets of red blood cell transporter, potentially paving the way for new drugs
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified the structure of a special transporter found in red blood cells and how it interacts with drugs. Details on the findings, which were reported in the September 7 issue of Natur.....»»
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Appeals court seems lost on how Internet Archive harms publishers
Appeals court decision potentially reversing publishers' suit may come this fall. Enlarge (credit: mitay20 | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The Internet Archive (IA) went before a three-judge panel Friday to defend its open.....»»
Scientists developed a pill that can prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Exposure to loud noise is a risk factor for hearing loss. That’s why it’s great to see smart devices like the iPhone and AirPods notify … The post Scientists developed a pill that can prevent noise-induced hearing loss appeared firs.....»»
Updating the textbook on polarization in gallium nitride to optimize wide bandgap semiconductors
An updated model reconciles the gap between recent experiments and theory concerning polarization in wurtzite semiconductors—paving the way for the development of smaller, faster and more efficient electronic devices, according to a recent study by.....»»
Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists
A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black ho.....»»
Biden’s New $1.8-Billion Transportation Package Stars Climate Projects
Climate-related highway fixes and electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses are among the projects getting federal help in a new round of funding.....»»
How Delicate Comb Jellies Withstand Ocean Depths But Melt Away on Land
Scientists finally know how a gelatinous deep-sea creature keeps its cells from paralysis under pressure.....»»
Misinformation Experts ‘Vindicated’ by Supreme Court Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision rules that the U.S. government can talk to scientists and social media companies to curb online falsehoods.....»»
Carriers should have to unlock your iPhone or Android phone within 60 days, says FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation. The proposal is intended to increase competition by making it easier for.....»»
Scientists Implant Radioactive Material Into Horn of Living Rhinoceros to Poison Anyone Who Consumes It
Scientists Implant Radioactive Material Into Horn of Living Rhinoceros to Poison Anyone Who Consumes It.....»»
Simulating blood flow dynamics for improved nanoparticle drug delivery
Despite gaining a bad rap in mainstream media in recent years, nanoparticles have been successfully used for decades in targeted drug delivery systems. Drug molecules can be encapsulated within biodegradable nanoparticles to be delivered to specific.....»»
Scientists use computational modeling to guide a difficult chemical synthesis
Researchers from MIT and the University of Michigan have discovered a new way to drive chemical reactions that could generate a wide variety of compounds with desirable pharmaceutical properties......»»
The worm has turned: DIY lab platform evaluates new molecules in minutes
Plants are powerhouses of molecular manufacturing. Over the eons, they have evolved to produce a plethora of small molecules—some are beneficial and valuable to humans, while others can be deadly. For years, a good way for scientists looking for ne.....»»
T-Mobile users enraged as “Un-carrier” breaks promise to never raise prices
FCC gets 1,600 complaints; users blast "deceptive advertising aimed at seniors." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In 2017, Kathleen Odean thought she had found the last cell phone plan she would ever need. T-Mobile was of.....»»
Research team develops surfaces designed to discourage spread of resistant bacteria
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections are becoming a major societal challenge. To solve this problem, researchers are working on new drugs that kill bacteria without promoting resistance, and on new materials that prevent the formation of bacteri.....»»
Most pristine trilobite fossils ever found shake up scientific understanding of the long extinct group
Researchers have described some of the best-preserved three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever discovered. The fossils, which are more than 500 million years old, were collected in the High Atlas of Morocco and are being referred to by scientists as.....»»
Three new extinct walnut species discovered in high Arctic mummified forest
In a new study, scientists describe three new, but long-extinct, walnut species on an island above the Arctic Circle. The fossils were discovered further north than any known walnut species, living or extinct, and represent some of the oldest-known r.....»»
Genetic discovery delays peach bloom, safeguards crops from spring frost
In a pivotal advancement for fruit agriculture, scientists have pinpointed a gene mutation in peach trees that governs the timing of flowering, a trait critical for evading spring frosts. This genetic insight could transform breeding practices, enabl.....»»
China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US
China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US.....»»
Urgent Coffee Recall: FDA Warns of Potentially Fatal Food Poisoning Risk — See the Full List
Urgent Coffee Recall: FDA Warns of Potentially Fatal Food Poisoning Risk — See the Full List.....»»
Google Wallet can now save your hotel room keys
Google has seemingly updated Google Wallet where it will now be able to save hotel keys so you can unlock your hotel rooms with your phone. The post Google Wallet can now save your hotel room keys appeared first on Phandroid. Most hotels y.....»»