The mystery of phosphite: A scientific detective story leads to discovery of new type of bacterial metabolism
Konstanz biologists have discovered a phosphorus-based bacterial metabolism that is both new and ancient. The story of its discovery features a calculation from the 1980s, a sewage plant, a new bacterial organism, and a remnant from around 2.5 billio.....»»
The Rise of the Golden Idol review: you need to solve this hilarious mystery
The Rise of the Golden Idol turns its puzzling predecessor into a downright hysterical comedy of errors that you shouldn't miss......»»
New Thunderbolts trailer solves one long-standing MCU mystery
The latest Thunderbolts* trailer finally answers one of MCU fans' longest-running questions......»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (November 8-10)
From November 8-10, stream these great movies for free, including a charming walk-and-talk drama, a sci-fi mystery, and a terrific thriller. .....»»
Mitochondrial study offers new insights into how our cells process RNA for energy production
Researchers at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet have made a major discovery in how human cells produce energy. Their study, published in The EMBO Journal, reveals the detailed mechanisms of how mitochondria process.....»»
Chemists find easier way to produce biodiesel from waste oil
UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source much more appealing to the m.....»»
Clicks: They say this iPhone keyboard gives your mobile superpowers
You should try the Clicks iPhone keyboard, which is more akin to a slim case with a QWERTY keyboard built-in. Type out long messages, anywhere......»»
Planetary Boundaries framework gains traction in sustainability science
The Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework is a pivotal tool for tackling the climate crisis and safeguarding humanity's future on Earth. For the first time, the full story of the Planetary Boundaries is now being told from its beginning......»»
5 underrated movies on Netflix you need to watch in November 2024
Our picks for underrated movies to watch on Netflix in November include a high school sports story, a rap drama, and a holiday romance......»»
MultiVersus is underperforming, but Warner Bros. is still focused on IP
Warner Bros. Discovery is tripling down on its IP for its gaming division despite MultiVersus underperforming to the tune of $100 million......»»
Oldest depictions of fishing discovered in Ice Age art: Camp site reveals 15,800-year-old engravings of fish trapping
The Ice Age camp site of Gönnersdorf on the banks of the Rhine has revealed a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on early fishing practices. New imaging methods have allowed researchers to see intricate engravings of fish on ancient schis.....»»
Scientists reveal strigolactone perception mechanism and role in tillering responses to nitrogen
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How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, scientists discover a universal principle
The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain achieves this has remained elusive......»»
Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease
Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»
Mighty radio bursts linked to massive galaxies: New clues about how magnetars form
Since their discovery in 2007, fast radio bursts—extremely energetic pulses of radio-frequency light—have lit up the sky repeatedly, leading astronomers on a chase to uncover their origins. Currently, confirmed fast radio bursts, or FRBs, number.....»»
Vampire bats" metabolism mirrors that of blood-sucking insects, biologists find
A pair of biologists at the University of Toronto has found that vampire bats are able to burn amino acids as a fuel source similarly to blood-sucking insects. In their study published in the journal Biology Letters, Giulia Rossi and Kenneth Welch co.....»»
Volcanic ash as a source of nutrients: How the Hunga Tonga eruption affected ecosystems in the South Pacific
The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (HTHH) in January 2022 ejected about 2.9 billion tons of volcanic material into the atmosphere and across the South Pacific. In early 2022, a scientific expedition (GEOTRACES GP21) investigated the impact of.....»»
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TVs of every type are on sale for Black Friday. Check out our picks for HD, OLED, QLED and more......»»
Endurance tells story of two expeditions, centuries apart
New NatGeo documentary was directed by the same duo who brought us the Oscar-winning Free Solo. The story of Arctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's failed 1914 expedition to be the f.....»»
Creek survey uncovers bacteriophages that could combat superbugs
A survey of a waterway on Wurundjeri land has led to the discovery of new viruses that kill the superbug Klebsiella......»»
Water overuse in Brazil"s MATOPIBA region could mean failure to meet up to 40% of local demand for crop irrigation
Considered one of the fastest-growing agricultural frontiers in Brazil, and the area with the highest greenhouse gas emissions in the Cerrado, Brazil's savanna-type biome, the region known as MATOPIBA, risks facing water shortages in the years ahead......»»