Soft tissue destruction and lower back pain
Back pain affects many people at some point in their lives, and a common cause is damage to the squishy discs or flexible, rubbery tissues of the spine. However, observing this damage at an early stage is difficult with current imaging methods. Now,.....»»
Ten new coral species discovered in science collections
Ten new species of New Zealand soft corals have been discovered by marine biologist Dr. Gustav Kessel, who recently completed his PhD at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington......»»
What cybersecurity investors should be aware of in 2022
In this video for Help Net Security, Christian Lawaetz Halvorsen, CTO at Valuer, talks about what cybersecurity investors should be aware of in 2022. He discusses the pain points, what mitigating actions can be implemented and finally how to identify.....»»
Liam Payne has TikTok in pain
Only in the year of our lord 2022 could Liam Payne and Kate Bush be trending the same week on TikTok. All pain, no Liam: Liam Payne internet drama, explained Just weeks after rumors circulated that former One Direction member Liam Payne allegedly che.....»»
Researchers discover Archean continental rocks at the Southwest Indian Ridge
In between Earth's rigid tectonic plates above and its convecting mantle below is a hot and soft layer known as the asthenosphere. At mid-ocean ridges, upwelling of the hot asthenosphere to the surface of the seafloor forms new ocean crust......»»
Microgravity analog culture profoundly affects microbial infection process in 3-D human tissue models, a new study finds
Infectious microbes have evolved sophisticated means to invade host cells, outwit the body's defenses and cause disease. While researchers have tried to puzzle out the complicated interactions between microorganisms and the host cells they infect, on.....»»
Economic resilience actions help businesses avert losses when disaster strikes
In the face of catastrophic events, scenes of property destruction give the first indications of economic loss for businesses. Interruptions to the companies' ability to produce goods and services, however, actually have a much greater effect on thei.....»»
MacBook Touch Bar-style keys mark Corsair’s first laptop
Like a soft-touch macro keyboard. Enlarge (credit: Corsair ) Apple ditched capacitive touch strips along the top of its MacBook Pro decks last year, giving Corsair the opportunity to offer a similar input bar. Corsair seems t.....»»
All-optical phase recovery and quantitative phase imaging performed instantly without a computer
Optical imaging and characterization of weakly scattering phase objects, such as isolated cells, bacteria and thin tissue sections frequently used in biological research and medical applications, have been of significant interest for decades. Due to.....»»
10 Things to Do Before Installing iPadOS 15.5
10 Things to Do Before Installing iPadOS 15.5 is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Downloading Apple’s new iPadOS 15.5 update might be tempting, but there are some steps you should take before you move your iPad to the company’s new soft.....»»
Magnetic nanoparticles in biological vehicles individually characterized for the first time
Imagine a tiny vehicle with a nanomagnetic structure, which can be steered through the human body via external magnetic fields. Arriving at its destination, the vehicle may release a drug, or heat up cancer cells without affecting healthy tissue. Sci.....»»
Google Pixel 6a could fix the Pixel 6’s biggest pain point
The Google Pixel 6A seems like it's going to have a new fingerprint scanner, possibly setting it apart from the rest of the Pixel 6 line's sensor problems......»»
Study shows that when a tissue curves, the volume of the cells that compose it increases
How do our cells organize themselves to give their final shape to our organs? The answer lies in morphogenesis, the set of mechanisms that regulate their distribution in space during embryonic development. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE).....»»
Google Pixel 7 will no longer feature the use of soft touch glass
Google has backtracked on their claims where they said that the Pixel 7 would feature the use of soft touch glass. The post Google Pixel 7 will no longer feature the use of soft touch glass first appeared on Phandroid. During Google’s.....»»
Blocking Inflammation May Lead To Chronic Pain
Using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain, according to researchers from McGill University and colleagues in Italy. Neuroscience News reports: Their research puts into question co.....»»
Minerals can be key to healing damaged tissue
Every species, from bacteria to humans, is capable of regeneration. Regeneration is mediated by the molecular processes that regulate gene expression to control tissue renewal, restoration and growth......»»
The fungal effector Rip 1 suppresses maize host defense responses
Plant colonization by biotrophic pathogens requires sophisticated strategies for tissue invasion, defense suppression and metabolic manipulation to loot nutrients necessary for their growth and reproduction. The biotrophic fungus Ustilago maydis secr.....»»
Brazil responds to less than 3% of deforestation alerts: study
President Jair Bolsonaro's government has responded to less than three percent of deforestation alerts, a sign that "impunity reigns" in the destruction of Brazil's forests, an environmental monitor said Tuesday......»»
Squid and octopus genome studies reveal how cephalopods" unique traits evolved
Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish—even to scientists who study them—are wonderfully weird creatures. Known as the soft-bodied or coleoid cephalopods, they have the largest nervous system of any invertebrate, complex behaviors such as instantaneous c.....»»
Apple’s Studio Display’s poor webcam quality is not a software bug after all
When Apple announced Studio Display, it promised “sensational” webcam quality. However, as customers got their hands on the product, they noticed that the images captured by the built-in camera were not good. Apple is now rolling out a beta soft.....»»
Dividing walls: How immune cells enter tissue
To get to the places where they are needed, immune cells not only squeeze through tiny pores. They even overcome wall-like barriers of tightly packed cells. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have now discovered tha.....»»