Studying the journey, not the destination, provides new insight into songbird migrations
Migration is an adaptive phenomenon, typically triggered by a change of season, that is vital to ecosystem health. Animals may journey thousands of miles, in some cases, in search of food, better living conditions, or to find a mate. Conversely, huma.....»»
Netflix’s Uglies brings Scott Westerfeld’s sci-fi dystopia to amazing life
In an interview with Digital Trends, author Scott Westerfeld discusses his novel, Uglies, and its long journey to becoming a feature film on Netflix......»»
Moon Makers of Mexico
Camila and Diego Luna bring insight and energy to the maker movement in Mexico and beyond. The sister/brother team who go by Moon Makers are introducing more people in Mexico to the maker mindset through their YouTube videos, kits and educational ma.....»»
Study shows microbial diversity differences in volcanic cones and craters
Volcanic activity alters the Earth's surface and promotes the development of new ecosystems, providing valuable models for studying soil formation processes such as microbial composition and vegetation succession. Increasing evidence suggests that so.....»»
New infosec products of the week: September 13, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Druva, Huntress, Ketch, LOKKER, Tenable, Trellix, and Wing Security. Tenable AI Aware provides exposure insight into AI applications, libraries and plugins T.....»»
Researchers aim to control gene expression by studying the memories of cells
Communication between cells is now believed to activate a memory mechanism that sustains gene expression, a finding based on the work of Dr. Gregory Reeves......»»
Decoding Atractylodes lancea: A genomic journey through adaptation and metabolism
The cultivation of high-quality medicinal plants like Atractylodes lancea involves intricate genetic processes influenced by environmental factors. Despite its extensive use in traditional medicine, the genetic basis and metabolomic diversity of A. l.....»»
Tenable AI Aware provides exposure insight into AI applications, libraries and plugins
Tenable released AI Aware, advanced detection capabilities designed to surface artificial intelligence solutions, vulnerabilities and weaknesses available in Tenable Vulnerability Management. Tenable AI Aware provides exposure insight into AI applica.....»»
eBook: Keep assets secure after cloud migration
Organizations sometimes need to plan their cloud migrations with more emphasis on security and compliance. Many, therefore, struggle to keep their data safe after migrating to the cloud. To illustrate, IBM revealed that 82% of data breaches in 2023 i.....»»
Steve Biko"s murder exposed deep racism in how medicine was taught and practiced in South Africa
In 1966, Steve Biko began studying medicine at the University of Natal in South Africa, the same year that the general assembly of the United Nations declared apartheid a crime against humanity. As a young man, and a leading thinker, philosopher and.....»»
Revitalizing the Citarum River: A collaborative "Living Lab" approach
The Citarum River, one of Indonesia's most polluted waterways, is undergoing a transformative journey towards revitalization through an innovative "Living Lab" approach......»»
Studying fungi"s "weak link" to fight global rise in deadly fungal infections
A group of scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have conducted neutron scattering research to reveal key information about fungus cell membranes that could aid in developing new antifungal treatments......»»
Pottery shards provide insight into the lives and trade networks of enslaved people in the Cayman Islands
Ph.D. candidate Elysia Petras and archaeologist Dr. Brandi MacDonald recently discovered 15 shards of Afro-Caribbean pottery ware at Jackson Wall Manor on the Cayman Islands. Through their analysis, they discovered that the pottery was not locally pr.....»»
Old satellite to burn up over Pacific in "targeted" re-entry first
After 24 years diligently studying Earth's magnetic field, a satellite will mostly burn up over the Pacific Ocean on Sunday during a "targeted" re-entry into the atmosphere, in a first for the European Space Agency as it seeks to reduce space debris......»»
Nature"s own chemistry could help reduce waste and improve health
Researchers are studying chemical processes in nature to develop new, cleaner means of chemical production and computers that can communicate with the human body......»»
Global experts present early-stage recommendations for nanomedicine development
They're tiny drug-delivery systems 1,000 times smaller than a human hair, but while nanomedicines have long been hailed as the future for treating debilitating and life-threatening diseases, their journey from lab to patient has many challenges......»»
This Blue Yeti and Logitech webcam deal is perfect for new streamers
Starting out on your streaming journey? This Blue Yeti microphone and Logitech webcam deal is exactly what you need and it's available at Best Buy......»»
New method captures the stochastic dynamics in coherent X-ray imaging at the nanoscale
Coherent X-ray imaging has emerged as a powerful tool for studying both nanoscale structures and dynamics in condensed matter and biological systems. The nanometric resolution together with chemical sensitivity and spectral information render X-ray i.....»»
Queer tabletop roleplaying games provide valuable lessons that even "Dungeons & Dragons" can learn from
By studying how some tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) are putting queerness front and center, Northeastern researchers found ways even "D&D," the biggest TTRPG in the world, can be more welcoming and inclusive for players......»»
Data from space probes show that Alfvén waves drive the acceleration and heating of the solar wind
By studying data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe and the ESA Solar Orbiter, an international team of astrophysicists has found that Alfvén waves drive the acceleration and heating of the solar wind......»»
Agatha All Along’s latest teaser hints at one character’s true identity
"This journey... it's a death wish." Kathryn Hahn reprises her WandaVision role as Agatha Harkness in the spinoff series Agatha All Along. Disney introduced the poster and first full trailer for Agatha All Along during its annual D2.....»»