The secret lives of mites in the skin of our faces
Microscopic mites that live in human pores and mate on our faces at night are becoming such simplified organisms, due to their unusual lifestyles, that they may soon become one with humans, new research has found......»»
Tissue fluidization during skin repair is crucial for wound healing, study reveals
The ability to repair tissue following injuries is essential for the survival of all animals. Following wounding, the skin is repaired by activating, migrating, and dividing skin stem cells. Defects of wound healing in humans lead to chronic wounds t.....»»
Proteins for skin strength also control cell signaling, study suggests
An extensive family of proteins that gives human skin mechanical strength also appears to organize molecular signals that control skin cell activity, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. The team's findings, published in D.....»»
Could Apple hold the iPhone 16 event a week earlier than expected?
It’s no secret that Apple usually announces new in September with a special event at Apple Park. My colleague Chance Miller had already speculated here on 9to5Mac about a possible date for the iPhone 16 event this year. However, what if Apple held.....»»
Sonos CEO ‘faces the music’ in Reddit Q&A
Sonos CEO Patrick Smith joined a Reddit Q&A and answered some burning questions as the company continues to try to rectify a botched software rollout......»»
You can now make your current smartwatch look just like the Pixel Watch 3
The Google Pixel Watch 3 won't be released for a few weeks. And yet, you can install its new watch faces right now on your existing smartwatch. Here's how......»»
New forensics technique measures individual DNA shedding to aid criminal investigations
A pioneering new DNA forensics technique is looking for a reliable method to measure a suspect's individual level of natural shedding of skin and other cells to add to, and compare with, evidence collected at crime scenes......»»
New fish species discovered in Mauritanian deep-water coral reefs
Together with a European team, researchers from Senckenberg am Meer in Wilhelmshaven have described a new fish species. Gaidropsarus mauritanicus is only about 73 millimeters long and lives in the deep-water coral reefs off the coast of Mauritania......»»
Researchers develop index to quantify circular bioeconomy
As the world faces the challenges of mitigating climate change and providing resources for a growing population, there is increasing focus on developing circular economies for sustainable production. But to evaluate strategies and impacts, it is nece.....»»
This Code Breaker Is Using AI to Decode the Heart’s Secret Rhythms
Inspired by his expertise in breaking ancient codes, Roeland Decorte built a smartphone app that continuously listens for signs of disease hidden in our pulse......»»
Explosion of cicada-eating mites has the state of Illinois scratching
The good news: There's little risk beyond the rash. The bad: The rash is awful. Enlarge / A cicada from a 17-year cicada brood clings to a tree on May 29, 2024, in Park Ridge, Illinois. The state experienced an emergence of cicad.....»»
U.S. DOT issues a new plan and a rallying cry around V2X safety technology
The U.S. Department of Transportation is renewing its efforts to bring to American roads a beleaguered technology with the potential to save thousands of lives......»»
The Substance trailer: Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley tackle body horror
Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? Demi Moore faces this dilemma in the official trailer for The Substance......»»
Apple’s next secret project sounds absolutely wild — and it involves robots
With the Apple Car being canned, a new report claims Apple could be pivoting to robotics in a fascinating new way......»»
Teacup teaser: Yvonne Strahovski faces deadly threat in Peacock’s sci-fi horror series
Something terrifying is lurking in the new teaser for Teacup, Peacock's sci-fi horror series arriving this fall......»»
Some solitary mammals have surprisingly social lives: What one researcher has learned from a tiny south African rodent
We probably all know someone who lives a solitary life. But not everyone realizes that there are solitary individuals in the animal kingdom, too. Examples of solitary species are some shrews, and large predators, such as black bears (Ursus americanus.....»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Flagship Face-Off!
Apple's grasp on the North American smartphone market is undoubtedly impressive, and it's no secret that Google wants to establish a stronger foothold here with the Pixel 9 Pro. The post Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Flagship Face-Of.....»»
Starvation and adhesion drive formation of keratinocyte patterns in skin, research reveals
Fingerprints are one of the best-recognized examples of pattern formation by epithelial cells. The primary cells in the epithelium are the keratinocytes, and they are known to form patterns at the microscopic and macroscopic levels. While factors aff.....»»
Jamestown DNA helps solve a 400-year-old mystery and unexpectedly reveals a family secret
An ancient DNA (aDNA) study at the 17th-century English colony of Jamestown, Virginia, has identified two of the town's earliest settlers, and revealed an unexpected family secret......»»
In Colombia, hungry beetle larvae combat trash buildup
In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon in an innovative project to combat the ever-growing problem of trash buildup......»»
35% of exposed API keys still active, posing major security risks
Nightfall AI’s research revealed that secrets like passwords and API keys were most often found in GitHub, with nearly 350 total secrets exposed per 100 employees every year. Hidden risks of secret sprawl in cloud and SaaS environments What’s.....»»