The "brown food web": Dead vegetation found to play essential role in desert ecosystems
A reduction in decaying vegetation can have significant impacts on the desert food chain, UNSW scientists have found......»»
Has the next Superman been found?
Former soap opera actor Pierson Fodé is reportedly a contender to play Superman in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy movie, and he looks a lot like Henry Cavill......»»
Droughts increasingly reduce carbon dioxide uptake in the tropics, finds study
Plants take in CO2 to grow. They extract it from the atmosphere and use it to build organic compounds by means of photosynthesis and water. Terrestrial ecosystems have absorbed an average of about 32 percent of CO2 emissions caused by human activity.....»»
A not-so-selfish "genetic parasite" helps to preserve fertility
Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) sequences are essential parts of many species' genomes. The highly repetitive nature of these DNA sequences makes them susceptible to shrinkage over time—and if they shrink too much, cells die. If rDNA shrinks too much in germ.....»»
Classic Telltale meets Dead Space in The Expanse: A Telltale Series
The Expanse: A Telltale Series pushes the narrative adventure genre forward by pulling in elements from Dead Space......»»
"No Man"s Sky" now available on Mac via Steam
No Man's Sky has finally launched on Mac via Steam, and it has cross-save functionality from PC, cross-platform play, and runs on any Apple Silicon Mac.'No Man's Sky' on MacApple introduced Metal 3 and MetalFX during WWDC in 2022, and two games were.....»»
7 games with queer representation to play this Pride Month
If you're looking for games featuring a diverse range of queer representation this Pride Month, here are 7 great titles to start with......»»
"How do we know what we don"t know?": Scientists completely define the process of methylation
UNSW Sydney researchers, for the first time, have completely defined the essential cellular process known as methylation. In a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the landmark study emphasizes the essential role me.....»»
Petit-spot volcanoes involve deepest known submarine hydrothermal activity, may release methane
Underwater volcanoes on the Earth's crust are active contributors of many different elements to the oceanic environment. Hence, they play an important role in biogeochemical and chemosynthetic cycles of the ocean. Although there have been many studie.....»»
Disaster recovery challenges enterprise CISOs face
An essential aspect of organizational operations is effectively responding to and returning from a disruptive event, commonly called disaster recovery. The primary objective of DR techniques is to restore the utilization of crucial systems and IT inf.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 31, 2023 – Colorful AirPods, more Reality Pro rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Robo.....»»
You can get NBA 2K23 and more with PS Plus this June
You can get NBA 2K23, Jurassic World Evolution 2, and Trek to Yomi with PS Plus Essential in June......»»
Protecting large ocean areas doesn"t curb fishing catches: Study
A new study published in Science Advances today provides evidence that large-scale, offshore, and fully-protected marine areas (MPAs) protect biodiversity without negatively impacting fishing and food security......»»
Brown recluse spider: Fact vs. fiction and tips for prevention
Any spider can disturb a quiet night or a daytime chore around the house......»»
Audio-Technica Sound Burger review: a vinyl platter with a side of Bluetooth to go, please
Audio-Technica's Sound Burger wasn't a hi-fi record player when it debuted in the 80s, and the new AT-SB727 isn't either, but it sure is fun to play......»»
Android users have a new Nintendo Switch emulator to play with
A new Nintendo Switch emulator has made its way onto Android phones in the form of Yuzu. One of the things you’ve got to love about Android is that it isn’t quite as restrictive compared to iOS, which means that developers can get cre.....»»
Radar technology gets a refresh, increased role in automated driving systems
Advances in radar could make it easier to develop and deploy automated-driving technology. A number of companies are working on products they think might soon supplant lidar......»»
The molecular sensor that fits in your hand
A new pocket scanner allows people to analyze food content, giving the user an instant breakdown of alcohol, sugar, or calorie content before they consume......»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 30, 2023 – Faster iPhone 15 charging, Apple Music Classical expansion
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Robo.....»»
Essential process for SARS-CoV-2 viral replication visualized
During the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a long string of connected proteins is cleaved apart into individual proteins. This process is interrupted by an FDA-approved drug to treat COVID-19; however, the mechanistic details of this cleavage pr.....»»
Mitigating climate change through restoration of coastal ecosystems
One of the primary drivers of climate change is excess greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Mitigating climate change in the coming century will require both decarbonization—electrifying the power grid or reducing fossil fuel-guz.....»»