Two hits to the mitochondria can cause severe anemia
Mitochondria may seem like small cogs in the complex machinery of the cell, but even little gears can drive big changes. Now, researchers from Japan have found that impairing mitochondria in two different ways can have a profound effect on blood cell.....»»
How extreme weather and costs of housing and insurance trap some households in a vicious cycle
Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events for Australian households. Floods and bushfires are becoming more likely and severe. As a result, household insurance costs are soaring—tripling in some cases. High-risk areas might ev.....»»
Rocket Report: Bloomberg calls for SLS cancellation; SpaceX hits century mark
"For the first time, Canada will host its own homegrown rocket technology." Welcome to Edition 7.16 of the Rocket Report! Even several days later, it remains difficult to process.....»»
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through southern Australia. But what makes a thunderstorm "severe"?
Clusters of severe thunderstorms are expected to strike Australia's southern regions over Thursday and Friday......»»
Tube sock-like skunk can cover more ground than deer, study finds
A study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to climate change, particularly severe winter weather......»»
Eight dead as heavy rain thrashes Brazil after long drought
At least eight people died after heavy rains in Brazil, authorities said Saturday, as storms swept parts of the country following a severe drought that fueled a record wave of wildfires......»»
Eastern Pacific study highlights severe cold-water bleaching as an additional threat to deep reef ecosystems
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC) recently published a paper detailing their observations of a major coral bleaching and mortality event that occurred on the deep reefs of the Clipperton Atoll, a remote coral island in th.....»»
A movie filmed entirely in Grand Theft Auto Online is coming to theaters
To see or not to see — will you check out Grand Theft Hamlet when it hits theaters?.....»»
Transnational grief: Adding depth to Day of the Dead
Restricted by immigration laws, unauthorized immigrants in the United States face severe challenges, including the inability to visit family members left behind......»»
Northern lights may be visible in much of upper US on Thursday, Friday
Still haven't caught a glimpse of those shimmery northern lights? Minnesotans have a good chance to snag one of those popular aurora borealis photos at the end of this week thanks to a "severe" geomagnetic storm expected to reach Earth on Thursday......»»
Mazda hits hybrid high gear as CEO Masahiro Moro teases new electrified technologies
CEO Masahiro Moro says Mazda is developing a new full-hybrid drivetrain in-house as the company launches hybrid versions of its CX-80 crossover, the fourth product riding on the Japanese carmaker's large-vehicle platform......»»
US forecasts severe solar storm starting Thursday
A massive ball of plasma and accompanying magnetic field ejected from the sun is expected to strike Earth on Thursday morning, potentially triggering auroras as far south as Alabama, according to US forecasters......»»
Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes
A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday......»»
Prime Day 2 highlights: Black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 hits best price ever, AirPods 4 and Pro 2, iPhone 16 cases, and more
We are now well into the second half of with all of the best deals ready and waiting in our master deal hub. Alongside ongoing and particularly impressive price drops on the latest AirPods Pro 2 back at the best price of the year with $80 in savings.....»»
You get your energy from your mom. A new study explains why
It's one of the basic tenets of biology: We get our DNA from our mom and our dad. But one notable exception has perplexed scientists for decades: Most animals, including humans, inherit the DNA inside their mitochondria—the cell's energy centers—.....»»
Nanopore technique shows transport mechanism of chaperone proteins at the single-molecule level
Proteins control most of the body's functions, and their malfunction can have severe consequences, such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancer. Therefore, cells have mechanisms in place to control protein quality......»»
Sarah Paulson on why "Hold Your Breath" is "not your average horror movie"
Sarah Paulson is no stranger to horror. Here, she goes into detail with Mashable Entertainment Editor, Kristy Puchko, about why 'Hold Your Breath' hits different......»»
Scientists inject bacteria into fungi to study endosymbiosis
Endosymbiosis is a fascinating biological phenomenon in which an organism lives inside another. Such an unusual relationship is often beneficial for both parties. Even in our bodies, we find remnants of such cohabitation: mitochondria evolved from an.....»»
Climate shocks associated with higher rates of intimate partner violence against women
Countries affected by severe climate change may also have a higher prevalence of violence against women, finds a new study led by UCL researchers......»»
Study links hurricanes to higher death rates for nearly 15 years after a storm
New research reveals hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States cause a surge of deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm hits......»»
The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (October 2024)
From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first......»»