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.....»»
Legacy of a molecular dynamics trailblazer: Computer simulations meet biochemistry
Life is motion. And so, to understand how living organisms function, one must understand the movement and reorganization of the atoms and molecules that compose them. The approach called "molecular dynamics simulation" enables scientists to use compu.....»»
Generality vs. specificity: Unraveling the electric double layer structure of highly ionic liquid electrolytes
Using a combination of simulation and experimental techniques, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Material Science and Engineering researchers have been able to identify the electric double layer structure of an ionic liquid on a series of cryst.....»»
Even a limited nuclear war could devastate the world"s oceans: Here"s what our modeling shows
The US and Russia have recently agreed to hold talks on the New START Treaty, the only accord left regulating the two largest nuclear arsenals in the world. While this is undoubtedly good news, we must not allow it to lull us into complacency. Global.....»»
Microscopy and simulation unite to improve new-age polymers
Among the most promising unfilled gaps in materials research is an ability to accurately predict real-world physical properties of a material based on its molecular structure......»»
Researchers reveal the structure of the IFT-B complex, essential for formation of the cilium organelle
Cilia are organelles that provide eukaryotic cells with motility, sensory reception and intracellular transduction of external stimuli. They are constructed and maintained by the bi-directional movement of 22 different proteins that organizes into IF.....»»
Magma floods erupt from deeper sources than earlier believed
An international group of geologists has demonstrated with computer simulation that huge magma eruptions can initiate deeper below the Earth's surface than previously believed. Such flood basalt eruptions have caused many global climate changes and g.....»»
MIH has three EV startups act as ambassadors
The MIH Consortium, an alliance organized by Foxconn Electronics specifically for promoting development of electric vehicles (EVs), cooperated with US-based accelerator Techstars to hold "MIH for Startups Pitch" event at MIH Demo Day on November 8 to.....»»
Photos: IRISSCON 2022
IRISSCON, the annual cyber crime-themed conference organized by the Irish Reporting and Information Security Service (IRISS), was held in Dublin, Ireland on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Here’s a peak on what went down: Attendees and speakers ne.....»»
MIH has three EV startup act as ambassadors
The MIH Consortium, an alliance organized by Foxconn Electronics specifically for promoting development of electric vehicles (EVs), cooperated with US-based accelerator Techstars to hold 'MIH for Startups Pitch' event at MIH Demo Day on November 8 to.....»»
Using 1980s environmental modeling to mitigate future disasters
On March 11, 2011, multiple catastrophes in Japan were triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake, including the nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. This event, also known as the 3/11 disaster, is what is known as a compo.....»»
Picus Complete Security Validation Platform strengthens organizations’ cyber resilience
The new Picus Complete Security Validation Platform levels up the company’s attack simulation capabilities to remove barriers of entry for security teams. It enables any size organization to automatically validate the performance of security co.....»»
What is software threat modeling and how to use it effectively
The importance of software threat modeling continues to grow. NIST advises software engineers to adhere to secure software development best practices and do software threat modeling repeatedly during the development process, especially when creating.....»»
New way to boost simulation of atmospheric aerosol nucleation
Recently, a research team led by researcher Jiang Shuai from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a general workflow to simulate atmospheric aerosol nucleation by using the full ab ini.....»»
Oculus co-founder makes a VR headset that can literally kill you
Sword Art Online inspires Palmer Luckey to put explosive charges on a Quest Pro. Enlarge / Looks comfortable... (credit: Palmer Luckey) The idea that dying in a video game or simulation could cause your death in real lif.....»»
Simulation software for studying accumulation mechanisms of radiation damage in nanocrystalline materials
A research team led by Prof. Liu Changsong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a set of simulation software for accumulative displacement damage in nanocrystalline metals, which was named ite.....»»
Invasive fruit fly may pose threat to forest ecosystems
The invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD), introduced from South-East Asia, is a well-known fruit crop pest. It lays its eggs by destroying the mechanical protection of the fruit's skin, providing an entry point for further infestation. Egg depositi.....»»
Modeling study reveals blind spots in the monitoring of plastic waste
Whether in drinking water, food or even in the air, plastic is a global problem—and the full extent of this pollution may go beyond of what we know yet. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), together with partners from the Net.....»»
Exploring the key gene networks that control magnetite biomineralization in prokaryotes
Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) are phylogenetically and morphologically diverse prokaryotes that share an ancestral capability of producing intracellular magnetite (Fe3O4) or/and greigite (Fe3S4) nanocrystals within organelles called magnetosomes......»»
How serial killers captured popular culture
Serial murderers aren't all the same. The FBI distinguishes between "disorganized" serial killers, who strike without planning or logic and often don't cover their tracks, and "organized" killers, who do plan and cover their tracks, often cleverly an.....»»
UCI flood modeling framework reveals heightened risk and disparities in Los Angeles
Flood risk in Los Angeles is vastly larger than previously indicated by federally defined flood maps, and low-income and marginalized communities face a significantly higher threat, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Califor.....»»