The modeling and simulation of self-organized intracellular twisters in the Drosophila oocyte
Cytoplasmic streaming is the large-scale motion of cytoplasm (i.e., gelatinous liquid inside cells) inside a living cell. This flow, known to regulate various intracellular processes, can vary greatly between different cell types at different stages.....»»
New research suggests plants might be able to absorb more CO2 from human activities than previously expected
New research published in Science Advances paints an uncharacteristically upbeat picture for the planet. This is because more realistic ecological modeling suggests the world's plants may be able to take up more atmospheric CO2 from human activities.....»»
Study highlights need for enhanced tropical cyclone identification and simulation in climate models
Tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific (WNP) stand as formidable natural forces, wreaking havoc on Earth and posing significant challenges to disaster preparedness. As we grapple with the uncertainties of future projections for WNP tropical c.....»»
Community-driven analysis identifies strategies to improve equity in Los Angeles" clean energy transition
After two years of robust modeling and gathering input from over 100 community members, 14 community-based organizations, and 31 additional stakeholder organizations in Los Angeles, the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory.....»»
Modeling shows how wolves recolonized Germany and where they could live in the future
The return of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) to Germany, which began 23 years ago in the region of Lusatia in Eastern Germany, is a process of great ecological and social significance. Therefore, a precise understanding of the recolonization of the orig.....»»
A novel machine learning model for molecular simulation under an external field
Prof. Jiang Bin's research team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have developed a universal field-induced recursively embedded atom neural network (FIREANN) model, which can accurately simulate system-field interactions wit.....»»
Photos: IRISSCON 2023
IRISSCON, the annual cybercrime-themed conference organized by the Irish Reporting and Information Security Service (IRISS), was held in Dublin, Ireland, on November 16, 2023. Here’s a peak on what went down: Deryck Mitchelson, Check Point Rik.....»»
Engineering bacteria to biosynthesize intricate protein complexes
Protein cages found within microbes help its contents weather the harsh intracellular environment—an observation that has many bioengineering applications. Tokyo Tech researchers have recently developed an innovative bioengineering approach that us.....»»
ThreatModeler 7.0 brings AI to threat modeling
ThreatModeler released ThreatModeler, Version 7.0, bringing several new capabilities, including ThreatModeler WingMan (AI assistant), to help streamline the threat modeling process for software security and DevOps teams. ThreatModeler 7.0 enables fas.....»»
Modeling organizations’ defensive mechanisms with MITRE D3FEND
Funded by the National Security Agency, MITRE’s D3FEND framework is helping to provide standardization, specificity, and repeatability needed by cybersecurity engineers. As the framework moves from the beta version to version 1.0 in 2024, we asked.....»»
Faster Arctic warming hastens 2-degree-Celsius rise by eight years, finds modeling study
Faster warming in the Arctic will be responsible for a global 2 C temperature rise being reached eight years earlier than if the region were warming at the average global rate, according to a new modeling study led by UCL researchers......»»
"One-chance" in Lagos: How criminal gangs rob city commuters
"One-chance" is the name Nigerians use for a form of robbery that takes place in both public and private vehicles when people accept the offer of a ride. It is an organized crime, perpetrated by people who work together, using a strategy of hailing p.....»»
New simulation program offers way to build microbial cell factories quickly and efficiently
As climate change and environmental concerns intensify, sustainable microbial cell factories garner significant attention as candidates to replace chemical plants. To develop microorganisms to be used in the microbial cell factories, it is crucial to.....»»
AI bot capable of insider trading and lying, say researchers
The researchers behind the simulation say there is a risk of this happening for real in the future......»»
Hands-on: Twelve South’s TimePorter Wall Mount elegantly tames your Apple Watch band collection
Twelve South launched a new mount earlier in the month that looked to solve one of the biggest issues with having a collection of Apple Watch bands – the fact that you have to keep them organized. I’ve been testing out the new TimePorter Wall Mou.....»»
Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat
A new Antarctic ice sheet modeling study from scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggests that meltwater flowing out to sea from beneath Antarctic glaciers is making them lose ice faster......»»
New research sheds light on early galaxy formation
Researchers have developed a new computer simulation of the early universe that closely aligns with observations made by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)......»»
Using mathematical modeling to save coral reefs
A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo is using mathematical models to help determine the best strategies for saving coral reefs from climate change......»»
Astronomers carry out largest ever cosmological computer simulation
An international team of astronomers has carried out what is believed to be the largest ever cosmological computer simulation, tracking not only dark but also ordinary matter (such as planets, stars and galaxies), giving us a glimpse into how our uni.....»»
In 250 million years, a single supercontinent will form, wiping out nearly all mammals: Modeling study
A recent study published in Nature Geoscience uses supercomputer climate models to examine how a supercontinent, dubbed Pangea Ultima (also called Pangea Proxima), that will form 250 million years from now will result in extreme temperatures, making.....»»
New 3D-printed tumor model enables faster, less expensive and less painful cancer treatment
An international team of interdisciplinary researchers has successfully created a method for better 3D modeling of complex cancers. The University of Waterloo-based team combined cutting-edge bioprinting techniques with synthetic structures or microf.....»»