Self-healing barriers made of concrete and living oysters now protect a US military base
The U.S. Air Force is using specially designed structures placed in the waters of St. Andrew Bay to attract oysters. The hope is that the … The post Self-healing barriers made of concrete and living oysters now protect a US military base appear.....»»
Bee alert: Pesticides pose a real threat to more than 70% of wild bees
A new study reveals alarming risks that pesticides pose to ground-nesting bees, which are crucial for pollination and food production. As agriculture increasingly relies on pesticides to protect crops, the unintended consequences for these essential.....»»
A single cell"s siesta: How non-moving single-celled organisms manage to avoid bright light
Too much of a good thing is no good at all. Living organisms enjoy sunlight—in fact, they need it to stay alive—but they tend to avoid light that is too bright. Animals go to their shelter, humans have a siesta, even plants have mechanisms to avo.....»»
How marine worms regenerate lost body parts: Return of cells to stem cell-like state could be key
Many living organisms are able to regenerate damaged or lost tissue, but why some are particularly good at this and others are not is not fully understood. Molecular biologists Alexander Stockinger, Leonie Adelmann and Florian Raible from the Max Per.....»»
I own a PlayStation 5 Pro. It still hasn’t replaced my regular old PS5
After living with the PlayStation 5 Pro for a few weeks, I'm still using my regular old PS5 more than I expected to......»»
Some Counties Voted for Trump and Approved Climate and Conservation Measures
Four counties in Florida that voted for Trump also voted to conserve open space, reduce flood damage and protect habitat.....»»
Biofouling release technology to protect ship hulls
How do you stop marine organisms from colonizing a tanker? Creative answers are needed to solve this problem, such as from the field of chemistry......»»
The Galaxy S25 may get the spec update it deserves
A lot of details about the Galaxy S25 are up in the air, but a new leak suggests the base model might come with more RAM than the Galaxy S24......»»
Hit sci-fi series Silo returns for season two today
One of the biggest hits on Apple TV+ returns for season two today: the sci-fi series Silo, based on the . Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette, an engineer who seeks to break out of the underground silo in which everyone is living. Following the exp.....»»
China tests building moon base with lunar soil bricks
China is expected to push forward in its quest to build the first lunar base on Friday, launching an in-space experiment to test whether the station's bricks could be made from the moon's own soil......»»
Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition
The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»
How to deactivate your X account before it starts training AI on your posts
In October, X (formerly Twitter) made significant changes to its Terms of Service that ruffled the feathers of the site’s user base. Most notably, anything … The post How to deactivate your X account before it starts training AI on your p.....»»
Using genetic code expansion to study membrane proteins
Over the years, chemical biology methods have made an important contribution to the study of integral membrane proteins. A key modern approach is genetic code expansion (GCE), which makes it possible to modify proteins directly in living cells to giv.....»»
Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior
A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the behavior of cells could pave the way for more effective medical treatments such as wound healing, cancer therapy and even organ regeneration, according to a research team at Penn State......»»
Bectran adds RSA encryption to protect the transmission of sensitive data
Keeping information secure is both a leading challenge and priority among B2B credit, collections and accounts receivables departments. It requires vigilance against scams like identity theft and hacks that intercept vital business and customer infor.....»»
Rakuten Viber unveils new security solutions for businesses
Rakuten Viber has launched new solutions to further protect communication on the platform. Businesses can now quickly authenticate users to enhance trust and reduce fraud, making interactions more secure. Verification messages provide a secure and se.....»»
Book examines the appeal of military rule
On a college trip to Nigeria, Assoc. Prof. Samuel Fury Childs Daly was struck by just how many people wore uniforms. There were different colors and every pattern of camouflage imaginable; some were conventional military uniforms, while others were b.....»»
Bioluminescent proteins made from scratch enable non-invasive, multi-functional biological imaging
Bioluminescence is the natural chemical process of light creation in some living creatures that makes fireflies flicker and some jellyfish glow. Scientists have long been interested in borrowing the secrets of these animals' light-producing genes to.....»»
Self-organization of living matter into complex structures: How light pattern impacts aggregation of active filaments
When active filaments are exposed to localized illumination, they accumulate into stable structures along the boundaries of the illuminated area. Based on this fact, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS).....»»
Rode just made the AirPods of lav mics for your iPhone
We’re living in the future, folks. Rode just announced its new Wireless Micro hardware, and it’s basically the AirPods of lav mics for your iPhone. The product consists of two wireless lavaliere microphones, a USB-C wireless receiver that connect.....»»
Will we be able to continue living by the sea? Ocean experts explore considerations for governments
A publication recently launched by leading European Ocean scientists, titled Navigating the Future VI (NFVI), calls attention to the fact that we do not yet sufficiently consider how climate-induced changes in the ocean will impact how we live alongs.....»»