This eight-armed octopus-like pore detects taste
The neurons in our bodies are dotted with tiny pores that let essential molecules pass in and out of our cells. Neurons need these channels to send the signals that allow us to move, think, and perceive the world around us. Now, structural biologists.....»»
Qi2 wireless charging spec is here, offering speed boosts and magnets
Many devices will get their first taste of MagSafe-like sticky alignment soon. Enlarge / Anker's latest MagGo portable charger, already Qi2 equipped, will soon be able to charge iPhones, Androids, and other devices at 15 W. (cred.....»»
Qi2’s wireless charging brings magnets—and slightly faster speeds
Many devices will get their first taste of MagSafe-like sticky alignment soon. Enlarge / Anker's latest MagGo portable charger, already Qi2 equipped, will soon be able to charge iPhones, Androids, and other devices at 15 W. (cred.....»»
Conflict pollution, washed-up landmines and military emissions: How war trashes the environment
When armed conflict breaks out, we first focus on the people affected. But the suffering from war doesn't stop when the fighting does. War trashes the environment. Artillery strikes, rockets and landmines release pollutants, wipe out forests and can.....»»
Evolution of taste: Study discovers bitter taste receptor in sharks
A research team from the University of Cologne, in collaboration with colleagues from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology in Freising, has discovered a receptor for bitter taste in twelve different cartilaginous fish (sharks and rays). The.....»»
The case for XR at work isn’t giving up just yet
VR/XR might finally take off with the help of the enterprise space, with many everyday people getting their first taste of virtual reality at work......»»
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 review: little to play and nothing to say
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a pretty game, but its bland campaign, atrocious UI, and irritating multiplayer quirks leave a sour taste in the mouth......»»
Mouthfeel of food determines whether people go back for seconds
Are you a sucker, cruncher or chewer … maybe even a smoosher? Think about it: how do you taste your food?.....»»
How a moth"s taste preferences change with age
The larvae and adult forms of the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) adopt different sugar-sensing systems to satisfy their requirements for food selection, according to new research......»»
JWST detects carbon dioxide in a centaur for the first time
A study published Nov. 6 in The Planetary Science Journal examines how NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has conducted a first-time detection of carbon dioxide in a centaur, this one designated 39P/Oterma. A centaur is a small planetary body t.....»»
A new trail to exoplanets: Team successfully detects ammonia isotopologues in atmosphere of cold brown dwarf
They reveal the origin of wine, the age of bones and fossils, and they serve as diagnostic tools in medicine. Isotopes and isotopologues—molecules that differ only in the composition of their isotopes—also play an increasingly important role in a.....»»
A Personalized Brain Implant Curbed a Woman’s OCD
A device in her brain delivers jolts of electricity when it detects abnormal neural activity associated with obsessive thoughts......»»
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in November 2023
The Killer is coming this month alongside All the Light We Cannot See, and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. That's a small taste of what's new on Netflix in November......»»
1Password detects “suspicious activity” in its internal Okta account
1Password CTO says investigation found no compromise of user data or sensitive systems. Enlarge (credit: 1Password) 1Password, a password manager used by millions of people and more than 100,000 businesses, said it detec.....»»
Dev sets up “goatse” trap for sites that steal his free web game
Thieving iFrame sites now say: "I steal other people’s code because I’m a total hack." Enlarge / Is this "evocative" header image stretching the limits of good taste? (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Here at Ar.....»»
Rancid food smells and tastes gross—AI tools may help scientists prevent that spoilage
Have you ever bitten into a nut or a piece of chocolate, expecting a smooth, rich taste, only to encounter an unexpected and unpleasant chalky or sour flavor? That taste is rancidity in action, and it affects pretty much every product in your pantry......»»
New insights into the genetics of the common octopus: Genome at the chromosome level decoded
Octopuses are fascinating animals—and serve as important model organisms in neuroscience, cognition research and developmental biology......»»
Plant-based cheese may be getting more appetizing
Can we skip the dairy and still get a cheese that doesn't taste like plants? Enlarge (credit: Koval Nadiya) There is no questioning our ongoing love affair with cheese. From pizza and pasta to that decadent slice of chee.....»»
Paint that can change colors? The skin of an octopus holds the key, researchers say
When you think of an octopus, you might be envious of its eight limbs. After all, there's a lot to be done with eight arms. But scientists are a bit more interested in something else: its skin......»»
We Finally Know Where Oranges and Lemons Come From
In addition to finding where citrus come from, researchers have pinpointed the genetic origins of the fruits’ tart taste.....»»
Microalgae: An environmentally friendly and healthy alternative to fish
The volunteers participating in a tasting study at the University of Hohenheim tested a new food: microalgae. The taste is reminiscent of fish and the recipe is still being fine-tuned. From a nutritional point of view, the single-cell organisms are v.....»»