Stabilizing chromosomes to tackle tumors
Cells use RNA as a versatile tool to regulate the activity of their genes. Small snippets of RNA can fine-tune how much protein is produced from various genes; some small RNAs can shut genes off altogether. An enzyme called Dicer chops RNA into small.....»»
The 6 best robot vacuums for carpet
Need a robot vacuum that can tackle dust and embedded dirt in your carpet? These models have the superior power, smart features, and capabilities for the job......»»
Panel demand likely to rebound in 2Q23
The panel industry's current inventory correction will likely end soon, with the related supply chain stabilizing in early 2023 and panel demand rebounding in the second quarter of 2023 at the earliest, according to market sources......»»
Incredible new ‘drug factory’ implants kill tumors in mice in under a week
Researchers with Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have created implantable beads capable of destroying tumors in mice. The method utilizes Rice’s cytokine “drug factory” and a checkpoint inhibitor drug to do the heavy lifting. The.....»»
How modular buildings can help tackle the global housing crisis
Modular architecture has a bad reputation for being cookie-cutter and soulless. Architect Eva Talbot is here to dispel the myth. Eva Talbot is an architect and U.S. product director for Modulous, a construction technology firm creating the first glob.....»»
Qualcomm is jumping back into the server CPU market with Nuvia acquisition
Nuvia—a company founded by ex-Apple CPU engineers—will also tackle server designs. Enlarge / A splash image for Nuvia from the company's blog. (credit: Nuvia) Qualcomm is apparently plotting a return to the server chip ma.....»»
Fortanix External Key Manager pairs with Google Cloud Platform to help users tackle privacy challenges
Fortanix announced that its External Key Manager paired with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is helping customers in Europe, and around the world, create, store and manage encryption keys outside of the public cloud in a seamless manner. The capability,.....»»
Here’s how Google Search plans to tackle clickbait
Google Search gets a big update next week to reduce the annoying clickbait results that trick you into clicking while also boosting new and original content......»»
How government CISOs tackle digital transformation initiatives
In this interview for Help Net Security, Dan Tucker, Senior VP at Booz Allen, and leader of the firm’s cloud and data engineering solutions for citizen services, talks about government digital transformation efforts, security challenges, and offers.....»»
Vets tackle jumbo tusk task on Pakistan zoo elephants
A team of international vets armed with specially-designed dentist drills began operating Wednesday on a pair of elephants "in incredible pain" at a colonial-era zoo in Pakistan......»»
The entanglement of two quantum memory systems 12.5 km apart from each other
Quantum computing technology could have notable advantages over classical computing technology, including a faster speed and the ability to tackle more complex problems. In recent years, some researchers have also been exploring the possible establis.....»»
High and low-tech ways to tackle India"s water crisis
India's water situation requires a big investment in tech and many small projects on the ground......»»
Novel tech converts sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into acetate and oxygen for high-value fuels and chemicals
Scientists have created a novel technology that can help to tackle climate change and address the global energy crisis......»»
How the genome is packed into chromosomes that can be faithfully moved during cell division
Researchers from the Gerlich Group at IMBA—Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences—discovered a molecular mechanism that confers special physical properties to chromosomes in dividing human cells to enable their f.....»»
The space tech helping to tackle deforestation
How the International Space Station is helping to tackle deforestation.....»»
The space tech helping to tackle deforestation Shooting laser beams at trees to tackle deforestation
How the International Space Station is helping to tackle deforestation.....»»
AUO to cut capital spending set for 2022
AU Optronics (AUO) will cut its capital spending set for 2022 by 20% from the projected amount, the company has said, as it is applying multi-pronged approaches to tackle the headwinds facing the panel industry......»»
A key process in asymmetric cell division preserves the immortality of the germline
During cell division, chromosomes are replicated into two copies—one for each daughter cell. These copies, called sister chromatids, are usually considered identical. In fact, it's the two pairs of sister chromatids that make up the symmetrical X s.....»»
An alternative superconducting qubit achieves high performance for quantum computing
Quantum computers, devices that exploit quantum phenomena to perform computations, could eventually help tackle complex computational problems faster and more efficiently than classical computers. These devices are commonly based on basic units of in.....»»
Firefighters tackle California wildfire as heat wave grips parts of US
Firefighters were battling California's largest wildfire of the summer on Monday, a blaze near famed Yosemite National Park that has forced thousands of people to evacuate, officials said......»»
Apple deploys more than $1.3B in its California affordable housing fund, highlights new Veteran Square unit
Three years ago, Apple announced a $2.5 billion plan to help tackle the California housing crisis. Now, the company is addressing how this partnership is helping to bring new starts in communities across the state. more… The post Apple deploys mo.....»»