Sweet success: First precision breeding of sugarcane with CRISPR-Cas9
Sugarcane is one of the most productive plants on Earth, providing 80 percent of the sugar and 30 percent of the bioethanol produced worldwide. Its size and efficient use of water and light give it tremendous potential for the production of renewable.....»»
Save big on Sony headphones with early Black Friday deals at Walmart
Sony headphones like the WH-1000XM4, WH-1000XM5, and WF-C500 models are all on sale at Walmart ahead of Black Friday. Score some sweet markdowns on top-quality audio today. Black Friday 2023 is around the corner, and Walmart's sale is already i.....»»
Researchers hunt for hard-to-spot genetic links to improve crop and livestock breeding
When a hurricane-like derecho knocked down corn plants across Iowa in August 2020, it was devastating for farmers. But it also presented a natural experiment for an Iowa State University research team, which fanned out across flattened fields in the.....»»
Bodies is a big hit for Netflix. Here are 3 more comic books that should be a Netflix show
After the success of Bodies, which comic books would be great shows for Netflix? We've got three in mind......»»
Best headphones for running for 2023: JLab, JBL, Shokz, and more
A great pair of running headphones can withstand the sweat and still sound sweet during your workout. We've assembled the best choices for all budgets......»»
Nintendo and Sony team up for Legend of Zelda movie
After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo is finally moving forward with a live-action Legend of Zelda movie from Sony Pictures......»»
3D printing precisely: Low-cost error compensation for fabrication of high-precision microstructures
In today's fast-paced technological landscape, the proverb "the bigger the better" was turned upside down and a race to make everything smaller has started. From miniature optical components to micro-scale medical devices, the quest for creating ever.....»»
The roadblocks to preventive cybersecurity success
In the last two years, the average organization’s cybersecurity program was prepared to defend preventively, or block, just 57% of the cyberattacks it encountered, according to Tenable. This means 43% of attacks launched against them are successful.....»»
NASA Goddard"s "spiky" antenna chamber: Signaling success for 50 years
On any given day, NASA's networks may communicate with more than 100 space missions. Whether the mission keeps the lines of communication open with orbiting astronauts or peers deep into the cosmos, those dozens of satellites all have one thing in co.....»»
Study finds plant populations in Cologne are adapted to their urban environments
A research team from the Universities of Cologne and Potsdam and the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research has found that the regional lines of the thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana), a small ruderal plant which populates the streets of Co.....»»
Netflix will cut the number of ads you see if you binge-watch; ad-supported downloads also coming soon
Netflix launched its ad-supported last year, and all indications are it’s been a success. In a new update today, Netflix revealed a few changes coming soon to the ad-supported plan, including reducing the number of ads you see if you binge-watch so.....»»
Spooky Halloween deals from B&H Photo bring $1,900 in sweet savings to your trick or treat bucket
B&H Photo decided to provide more treats than tricks this Halloween with incredible savings on popular goodies. These deals are better than half-off candy on November 1st, so get them while you can.B&H Photo has scary low prices on gear this Hallowee.....»»
Dealmaster: Sparkling TVs, noise canceling cans, Lenovo laptops, and much more
Sweet TVs, ergonomic office chairs, and Apple discounts top today's Dealmaster. Samsung's S90C OLED TV. As November approaches, we find ourselves hurtling into TV season, which equates to a ton of deals on TVs as manufa.....»»
Elon Musk wants your “entire financial life” on X by 2024
X's success as an everything app will "exceed" China's WeChat, Musk says. Enlarge (credit: MANDEL NGAN / Contributor | AFP) One year into Elon Musk's ownership of X, the finances of the platform formerly known as Twitter.....»»
Insights for plant breeding: Arming wheat plants against climate stress with microorganisms
Agriculture in Europe is increasingly affected by extreme weather conditions that lead to crop losses. In 2018, the damage in Germany alone amounted to around 770 million euros. Making wheat plants more resilient to these stresses could make a signif.....»»
Hisense U7K ULED mini-LED TV review: A set for all seasons
The Hisense U7K mini-LED TV just might have found the sweet spot for price to performance in this year's impressive TV landscape......»»
Pair-bonded Java sparrows show enlarged eye rings to signal breeding readiness
Birds are known for their elaborate courtship rituals and romantic gestures that are replete with beautiful songs, complex dances, gift-giving practices, preening, and flamboyant plumage. While changes in colorful external attributes during this peri.....»»
Researchers find promising locus for molecular design breeding in legumes
In cereal and legume crops, the size of the plant organs, particularly seeds, is closely related to final yield. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying organ size control in legumes are still poorly understood......»»
Research characterizes the footprint of neutrinos
The neutrino, one of nature's most elusive and least understood subatomic particles, rarely interacts with matter. That makes precision studies of the neutrino and its antimatter partner, the antineutrino, a challenge. The strongest emitters of neutr.....»»
Givers to crowdfunding campaigns enjoy vicarious success, says study
Why would someone decide to give their money to help a stranger bring a creative project to life? Recent research in the Journal of Consumer Research has found that backers of crowdfunding projects participate, in part, because of a sense of indirect.....»»
Pixel 8 Pro teardown reveals better cooling, interior “Google” branding
For the second year in a row, there's an even bigger graphite thermal pad. The guts of the Pixel 8 Pro, once the cooling pad has been removed. Check out that sweet Google logo.....»»