Sugar aversion hampers cockroach coupling
A new study from North Carolina State University shows the behavioral mechanism behind a sweet cockroach mating ritual that takes a bitter turn, resulting in rejected males......»»
Where do the ingredients for your chocolate, smartphone and clothes come from?
A bar of chocolate in the U.S. might have been made in Belgium, with cocoa from the Ivory Coast, almonds from Morocco, vanilla from Madagascar and sugar from Brazil. Were forests cut down for it? Were forced or child laborers involved in the harvest?.....»»
Glycerol phosphate serves as a terminator of glycan elongation in cancer malignancy
Dystroglycans on epithelial cell surfaces interact with the extracellular matrix via long sugar chains (called matriglycans), and they are responsible for cell adhesion. Abnormalities in the formation of matriglycans can impair cell adhesion and caus.....»»
Broadband perfect absorber scheme for light absorption
Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have recently proposed a design concept for a tunable broadband perfect absorber based on non-split coupling of Epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) and.....»»
Apple TV+ announces new series, Sugar, starring Colin Farrell
After outbidding Netflix for the show in 2021, Apple TV+ is finally ordering Sugar to a new series. The genre-bending series stars Colin Farrell, who will also serve as executive producer. more… The post Apple TV+ announces new series, Sugar, sta.....»»
Apple TV+ officially announces new ten-episode mystery "Sugar"
After months of rumors, Apple has confirmed that "Sugar," starring Colin Farrell, is coming to Apple TV+.In a press release, Apple TV+ revealed that it has ordered the series "Sugar." While the company has been relatively quiet on the details, in Dec.....»»
Electron-phonon coupling-assisted universal red luminescence of o-phenylenediamine-based carbon dots
Carbon dots (CDs) are new carbon-based photoluminescence (PL) nanomaterials with a core-shell motif. Due to their fascinating advantages, such as chemical inertness, high quantum yields (QYs), high water solubility, thermal stability, and excellent b.....»»
Coffee Drinking Linked To Lower Mortality Risk, New Study Finds
That morning cup of coffee may be linked to a lower risk of dying, researchers from a study published Monday in The Annals of Internal Medicine concluded. From a report: Those who drank 1.5 to 3.5 cups of coffee per day, even with a teaspoon of sugar.....»»
Highly selective photocatalysts for nonoxidative coupling of methane
Methane (CH4) is the main component of liquid natural gas. However, the combustion of methane generates a critical amount of carbon dioxide, making the use of this power source contradict the concept of green chemistry......»»
Cross-coupling ketones: Adding flexibility to the synthetic chemistry toolbox
Researchers have published a paper describing, for the first time, the use of ketones as alkyl cross-coupling synthons......»»
Cockroach Reproduction Has Taken a Strange Turn
In response to pesticides, many cockroach females have lost their taste for sweet stuff, which changes how they make the next generation of insects. From a report: When a male cockroach wants to mate with a female cockroach very much, he will scoot h.....»»
A family of termites has been traversing the world"s oceans for millions of years
Termites are a type of cockroach that split from other cockroaches around 150 million years ago and evolved to live socially in colonies. Today, there are many different kinds of termites. Some form large colonies with millions of individuals, which.....»»
How mental health and disability may sway judgment in the justice system
Gaze aversion, lack of emotional expression, repetitive body movements, or speaking in monolog tone can sway people's judgment of another's credibility and honesty—notably in the criminal justice system......»»
Mercedes-Benz dealership opens driving school for teens to build loyalty
Since 2014, Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land in Texas has sent more than 260 teenagers through a driving safety school that uses an array of Mercedes vehicles......»»
Driving school for teens helps build loyalty
Since 2014, Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land in Texas has sent more than 260 teenagers through a driving safety school that uses an array of Mercedes vehicles......»»
Sugar aversion hampers cockroach coupling
A new study from North Carolina State University shows the behavioral mechanism behind a sweet cockroach mating ritual that takes a bitter turn, resulting in rejected males......»»
Seashell-inspired sugar shield protects materials in hostile environments
Word of an extraordinarily inexpensive material, lightweight enough to protect satellites against debris in the cold of outer space, cohesive enough to strengthen the walls of pressurized vessels experiencing average conditions on Earth and yet heat-.....»»
How to avoid security blind spots when logging and monitoring
Cybersecurity involves a balancing act between risk aversion and risk tolerance. Going too far to either extreme may increase cost and complexity, or worse: cause the inevitable business and compliance consequences of a successful cyberattack. The de.....»»
Brainstorming on Zoom Hampers Creativity
Turning off the camera when trying to hash out new ideas might help -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Strong light-matter coupling in organic crystals
Organic semiconductors are an emerging class of materials for opto-electronic devices such as solar cells and organic light emitting diodes. As a result, it's important to tune materials properties for specific requirements like efficient light absor.....»»
Ecotourism giving rare iguanas a sweet tooth
Ecotourists feeding grapes to rock iguanas on remote islands in the Bahamas have given them a sweet tooth and high blood sugar, researchers said Thursday, warning of unknown effects on the health of the vulnerable reptiles......»»