Speeding up evolution at the genome level by alternative chromosome configuration
A research team led by André Marques at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, has uncovered the profound effects of an atypical mode of chromosome arrangement on genome organization and evolution. Their findings a.....»»
Lotus previews "smart" digital tech in Theory 1 electric sports car
The Theory 1 has Lotus's 360-degree self-driving sensor suite, powered by the Nvidia Drive processing platform, and is designed to be capable of Level 4 autonomous driving......»»
Do bacteria age?
Any organism that lives, grows and reproduces must also age. People often think of aging in the physical sense—gray hair, slowed movements and wrinkles—but aging fundamentally occurs on a molecular level, inside of cells......»»
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Is one better than the other?
There's a new Apple iPhone to take on the entry-level Samsung Galaxy S24. The iPhone 16 offers lots of new features, but is it better? It's time to find out......»»
Synthetic mini-motor: Researchers convert chemical energy into rotational energy at the supramolecular level
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an artificial motor at the supramolecular level that can develop impressive power. This wind-up motor is a tiny ribbon made of special molecules. When energy is applied, this ribb.....»»
Scientists from 33 European countries join forces to generate reference genomes for the continent"s biological diversity
In a new publication, the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) announces the success of its pilot project. This initiative assembled a large collaborative network of scientists and institutions across 33 countries to produce high-quality reference.....»»
Best Chromebook deals: Cheap computers starting at $88
A Chromebook can make an affordable alternative to the best laptops, and we've rounded all of the best Chromebook deals you can shop right now......»»
Apple releases iOS 17.7 with security fixes as an iOS 18 alternative
Today Apple released iOS 18, the flagship software update for iPhones. But at the same time, a new version of iOS 17 has been released too. iOS 17.7 offers an alternative to iOS 18 for users, bringing key security fixes to last year’s software......»»
This speedy RAM is a world’s first, but the even faster DDR5-10000 is coming
These new RAM kits from Asgard push performance to the next level, but the company already has plans for five-digit RAM speeds in the future......»»
Trends and dangers in open-source software dependencies
A C-suite perspective on potential vulnerabilities within open-source dependencies or software packages reveals that, while remediation costs for dependency risks are perilously high, function-level reachability analysis still offers the best value i.....»»
Say Goodbye to Spam: Surfshark’s Alternative ID and Number Protect Your Privacy
Surfshark Alternative ID and Alternative Number allow you to use fakes in place of your real contact information in order to preserve your privacy and sanity......»»
Exceptional new fish fossil sparks a rethink of how Earth"s geology drives evolution
Coelacanths are deep-sea fish that live off the coasts of southern Africa and Indonesia and can reach up to two meters in length. For a long time, scientists believed they were extinct......»»
ESR’s new Qi2 chargers with CryoBoost will recharge your new iPhone 16 quickly
ESR is a leading brand for mobile accessories, and the #1 brand for MagSafe accessories by sales on Amazon. Earlier this year, they debuted new Qi2 chargers as an affordable alternative to Apple’s MagSafe. They’re now debuting new Qi2 with their.....»»
Backside breathing and pigeon bombers studies win Ig Nobel prizes
Mammals that can breathe through their backsides, homing pigeons that can guide missiles and sober worms that outpace drunk ones: these are some of the strange scientific discoveries that won this year's Ig Nobels, the quirky alternative to the Nobel.....»»
Ethics of biobanking for conservation: Researchers adjust ethical assessment tool for the use of genome research banks
In the face of the global biodiversity crisis, more and more biobanks are being set up to safeguard and potentially restore genetic diversity. Preserved tissue or cells allow scientists and conservationists to overcome spatial and even temporal fragm.....»»
Edible insects show promise as sustainable nutritional source
As the global population grows and traditional livestock production increasingly strains environmental resources, there is a rising interest in alternative protein sources. Edible insects, particularly grasshoppers, are abundant in regions like Camer.....»»
Lenovo just slashed $3,000 off this mobile workstation
The ultra-powerful ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is getting the discount treatment as part of this Lenovo flash sale. Save over $3,000 when you order the Core i9-RTX 4000 Ada configuration through the manufacturer!.....»»
Erbium-doped electrocatalyst enhances oxygen evolution reactions in acidic environments
A group of researchers has developed an electrocatalyst that promises to significantly enhance the efficiency and stability of oxygen evolution reactions (OER) in acidic environments. By incorporating a rare earth element, erbium (Er), into the commo.....»»
iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16
Apple has today announced that iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16 It follows the introduction of alternative app store for iPhones within the bloc, and there are now five of these available … m.....»»
Over 2 million acres of floodplain development occurred in US in last two decades, study finds
A nationwide analysis of community-level floodplain development found that over two-million acres of floodplain were developed over the past two decades across the United States, with roughly half of all new floodplain housing built in Florida......»»
Volvo ditches vehicle subscriptions as alternative to leasing
Volvo has deep-sixed a vehicle subscription program available in more than 40 U.S. states. Care by Volvo, launched in 2017, bundled vehicle use, road hazard coverage, maintenance and other services into a monthly payment. Volvo on Sept. 12 told.....»»