Sterile mice produce rat sperm
Researchers generated rat sperm cells inside sterile mice using a technique called blastocyst complementation. The advance appears August 4 in the journal Stem Cell Reports......»»
Study sheds light on creative thinking
Creativity is the art of combining diverse ideas, making meaningful connections between concepts, and remaining focused to produce innovative ideas and useful solutions. Expansive and remote associations drive the generation of new ideas, while inhib.....»»
Biased and hallucinatory AI models can produce inequitable results
Biased and hallucinatory AI models can produce inequitable results.....»»
Tick-borne red meat allergy prevented in mice through new nanoparticle treatment
Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, new research led by the University of Michigan shows......»»
Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms
Solar storms persisting from the weekend may produce faint colorful auroras across the Northern Hemisphere, with little disruption to power and communications, space forecasters said Monday......»»
After micro-LED Apple Watch cancellation, LG seeking compensation
It was reported earlier this year that Apple cancelled plans for a micro-LED Apple Watch, finding them too difficult to produce in the quantities that would be needed. Display supplier LG was set to make a key component for this display, and is no.....»»
Saturday Citations: A rare misstep for Boeing; mouse jocks and calorie restriction; human brains in sync
This week's headlines include the extended sleepover for astronauts in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, insight into our imitative behaviors, and the Olympic form of mice......»»
Top 5 mice for Macs -- for gamers, professionals, and everyone in between
Grab the perfect mouse for your Mac with our favorite picks for ergonomics, everyday use, and gaming.Best mice for MacIf you're looking for a new mouse for your Mac, look no further. Whether you need a portable mouse to carry in your bag with your Ma.....»»
Calorie-cutting mice still exercise, challenging exercise-energy belief
A new UC Riverside study demonstrates that calorie restriction doesn't deter mice from exercising, challenging the belief that dieting drains workout energy......»»
Michelle Pfeiffer cast in Yellowstone spinoff, show’s official title revealed
After months of speculation, it's now official. Michelle Pfeiffer will star in and executive produce the Yellowstone spinoff......»»
Plants offer fruit to insects to disperse dust-like seeds, botanist discovers
Fruit exist to invite animals to disperse the swallowed seeds. A Kobe University research team found that plants targeting insects rather than birds or mammals for this service are more common than previously thought. These plants produce dust-like s.....»»
No, the Seine Cleanup Wasn’t a Failure
The goal of the Seine-cleansing project is to produce swimmable conditions for the people of Paris for years to come—the Olympics was just a milestone in getting there......»»
New compound found to be effective against "flesh-eating" bacteria
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal "flesh-eating" illnesses. The com.....»»
How large turkey vultures remain aloft in thin air
Mountain hikes are invigorating. Crisp air and clear views can refresh the soul, but thin air presents an additional challenge for high-altitude birds. "All else being equal, bird wings produce less lift in low density air," says Jonathan Rader from.....»»
Engineered microbes found to repel mosquitoes
Genetically-engineered human skin bacteria can make mice less attractive to mosquitoes for 11 days. Mosquitoes transmit a host of deadly diseases, including malaria, West Nile, dengue, yellow fever, and Zika. Female mosquitoes on the hunt for a blood.....»»
Researchers discover high levels of non-coding RNAs in testes, suggesting new roles in sperm function and evolution
Researchers at the University of Toronto have mapped the spatial distribution of around 700 long non-coding RNAs, otherwise known as lncRNAs, in the testes. The team discovered much higher levels of lncRNAs in the testes than had been previously esti.....»»
Hybrids between two species can produce “swarms” that flourish
Humans may be part of a hybrid swarm. And we’re making more of them. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) There are no wild ligers. Indeed, hybrids were once thought to be rare in nature—and of little conse.....»»
Scientists convert bacteria into efficient cellulose producers
Bacteria produce materials that are of interest to humans, such as cellulose, silk and minerals. The advantage of producing bacteria in this way is that it is sustainable, takes place at room temperature and in water. A disadvantage is that the proce.....»»
Foxconn eyes India for iPad production amid Apple"s expansion plans
After setting up operations in India to produce iPhones, Apple assembly partner Foxconn is considering whether to do the same with iPads.Workers in a Foxconn factoryApple has been steadily working to reduce its independence on China as a main source.....»»
New nanoparticles boost immune system in mice to fight melanoma and breast cancer
Vanderbilt researchers have developed a set of nanoparticles that stimulate the immune system in mice to fight cancer and may eventually do the same in humans......»»
Climate-smart coffee: Researchers explore Robusta coffee as alternative to Arabica
Crave that cup of coffee in the morning? Globally, consumers drink more than 2.2 billion cups daily. Someone grows all that joe: More than 100 million farmers worldwide produce coffee......»»