Theoretical biologists uncover novel mechanism for flight control in fruit flies
Researchers at the Institute for Theoretical Biology at Humboldt Universität have solved a long-standing mathematical puzzle about the emergence of electrical activity patterns during insect flight. Together with colleagues at the Johannes Gutenberg.....»»
Reviewing iOS 18 for power users: Control Center, iCloud, and more
Never mind emojis—here’s some stuff that makes iOS more efficient. Enlarge / Control Center has a whole new customization interface. (credit: Samuel Axon) iOS 18 launched this week, and while its flagship feature (Ap.....»»
AI tools help uncover enzyme mechanisms for lasso peptides
Lasso peptides are natural products made by bacteria. Their unusual lasso shape endows them with remarkable stability, protecting them from extreme conditions. In a new study, published in Nature Chemical Biology, researchers have constructed and tes.....»»
Researchers identify novel endocytic recycling mechanism with "kiss-and-run" membrane fusion
Endocytosis and recycling control the uptake and retrieval of various materials in eukaryotic cells. Mammalian cells have developed several recycling routes, including the relatively extensively studied "fast" and "slow" tubulovesicular recycling pat.....»»
How a bacterial pathogen that causes dysentery manipulates molecular activity to assure its survival
Virginia Tech researchers have learned how bacteria manipulate molecules to infect the host organism. Daniel Capelluto and his research team have discovered the mechanism by which the bacterial pathogen Shigella flexneri, the causative agent of dysen.....»»
Double-edged STING: A new pathway involved in aging
A protein called STING, previously shown to control a pathway that contributes to antiviral signaling, also plays an important role in cellular stress clearance and cell survival, according to a new paper published in Molecular Cell......»»
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs 64GB of RAM for ‘ideal’ specs
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally has system requirements, and they call for 64GB of RAM for an ideal playing experience......»»
Mysterious Pacific Ocean sounds identified as a type of whale—a new AI app helps track them
A team of oceanographers and marine biologists from the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and Oregon State University has identified a mysterious noise heard in the Pacific Ocean for two decades as the sounds of Bryde's whales......»»
Watch SpaceX fire up Starship engines ahead of fifth test flight
SpaceX has shared footage of a recent static fire test involving its Starship spacecraft, a modified version of which will put astronauts on the moon......»»
6 tiny bumps make the ‘magic’ that lets the iPhone 16 camera button work with Apple’s cases
One of the newest features of the iPhone 16 lineup is the Camera Control button. It brings an innovative way to quickly launch the camera, … The post 6 tiny bumps make the ‘magic’ that lets the iPhone 16 camera button work with Appl.....»»
Robot placed under the control of a fungal overlord
A mushroom's response to environmental changes can be used to control a robot. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Most living organisms easily surpass machines when it comes to navigating real-world environme.....»»
The Lepro TB1 AI table lamp uses an LLM to take smart lighting to new places
The Lepro TB1 AI table lamp is a unique smart lighting solution that relies on an LLM or large language model to control the dynamic lighting. Learn more here......»»
Your Apple Watch can now replace your TV remote
TV remotes are notorious for getting lost. Or for being just out of reach, right at the moment you’ve settled into a comfortable seat and don’t want to get up. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could control your TV from a device that’s always strap.....»»
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown.....»»
This iPhone 16 Pro review says Camera Control is the fastest way to shoot
If there’s one iPhone review I make sure not to miss every year, it’s Austin Mann’s. He’s a pro photographer, so his reviews focus on … The post This iPhone 16 Pro review says Camera Control is the fastest way to shoot a.....»»
Familiarize yourself with the Camera Control button before your iPhone 16 arrives
I’m one of many eagerly awaiting delivery of my iPhone 16 tomorrow (Pro Max, in my case), and the Camera Control button is the first thing I’m going to try. If you’re in the same position, then an Apple support document provides an opportuni.....»»
Here’s what to expect from the Camera Control button in third-party camera apps
One piece of good news from the keynote is that the shiny new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 will also be made available to developers of third-party camera apps. Apple has published its guidelines for developers, which give us some idea o.....»»
New mechanism uncovered for the reduction of emu wings
.Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism underlying the skeletal reduction and asymmetry of emu wings. Their research reveals that the absence of distal muscle formation results in a lack of mechanostress during development, leading to the obser.....»»
Ford adds karaoke to pass time while charging, road-tripping
The touchscreen only displays song lyrics when the vehicle is parked but lets passengers control the experience via smartphone while in motion......»»
Travel photographer Austin Mann puts iPhone 16 Pro’s camera to the ultimate test
Travel photographer Austin Mann is back with an in-depth look at the new iPhone 16 Pro camera system. This year, Mann takes the iPhone 16 Pro on a journey through Kenya to test the new Camera Control, upgraded 48MP Ultra Wide sensor, new audio record.....»»
Silencing in action: How cells "repress" genomic remnants of ancient viruses
Researchers have identified key cellular control sites that regulate gene expression and prevent the activation of "cryptic" genomic regions, including ancient viral sequences......»»