Unexpected phage protein function discovered in bacteria battle
An unexpected find has enabled important progress to be made in the battle against harmful bacteria. An international team of researchers, led by Professor Peter Fineran from the University of Otago, investigated a particular protein used by bacteria.....»»
What the Thai cave rescue can teach us about unconventional leadership
Leadership can emerge from unexpected places, especially during times of crisis. One such example occurred during the 2018 rescue of a group of 12 young soccer players and their coach, who were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand after heavy rains.....»»
Scientists sound the alarm after uncovering unexpected behavior of sharks: "It is very worrying"
Scientists sound the alarm after uncovering unexpected behavior of sharks: "It is very worrying".....»»
4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old fortified town hidden in an oasis in modern-day Saudi Arabia reveals how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said on Wednesday......»»
How a PhD Student Discovered a Lost Mayan City From Hundreds of Miles Away
WIRED spoke with the researchers responsible for the discovery of Valeriana, a lost Maya city in the middle of the jungle of Campeche......»»
Ukraine fooled Russia with the same deceptions Germany used at WWII"s Battle of the Bulge
Ukraine fooled Russia with the same deceptions Germany used at WWII"s Battle of the Bulge.....»»
Human histones show promise in fighting bacterial infections
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives from infectious diseases and are considered one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century. However, as the use (and abuse) of antibiotics has increased over the years, many bacteria have developed.....»»
Advances in taro research: New gene silencing system enables rapid gene function verification
A research team has established a virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) system in taro, enabling researchers to rapidly verify gene functions in this underutilized crop. Utilizing a tobacco rattle virus (TRV)-based vector, the study paves the way for s.....»»
Researchers challenge longstanding theories in cellular reprogramming
A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered that a group of cells located in the skin and other areas of the body, called neural crest stem cells, are the source of reprogrammed neurons found by other researchers......»»
Biotech approach enhances nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae
With the rapid increase in the global population, a "protein crisis" is expected in the near future, where the supply of protein will not be able to meet the rising demand......»»
Venom 3 set to win weekend box office, but there’s a battle for second spot
Venom: The Last Dance is set to win the box office for the second weekend in a row, but a couple of movies are eyeing second spot — one of them a newcomer......»»
In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies—implications for global pest control
Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady Terminalia catappa trees that l.....»»
A dozen centuries-old sandstone statues discovered in Angkor
A dozen centuries-old sandstone statues discovered in Angkor.....»»
4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis
4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis.....»»
I Suffered Through An Excruciating Medical Procedure. I Was Furious When I Discovered The Truth About It.
I Suffered Through An Excruciating Medical Procedure. I Was Furious When I Discovered The Truth About It......»»
OpenAI Wants to Take on Google’s Biggest Feature
ChatGPT now comes with an integrated search function. The post OpenAI Wants to Take on Google’s Biggest Feature appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s long-reigning dominance as the go-to search platform for countless users the.....»»
ChatGPT Search is here to battle both Google and Perplexity
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Search feature leans on the internet to provide up-to-date information to your prompts......»»
Mathematical model decodes protein interactions to show how condensates form
Biological cells are incredibly complex mixes of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates. A model developed by two RIKEN researchers helps explain why components of the same type sometimes do and sometimes don't spontaneously come together.....»»
The mortality rate of bats at modern-day swimming pools is comparable to that at Messel 47 million years ago
More than 500 bat fossils have been discovered at the Messel Pit UNESCO World Heritage Site over 42 years. A new study, published today in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, investigates whether the high number of fossils is due t.....»»
How to battle your friends in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Battling your friends is one of the best aspects of Nintendo's Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. Learn how to add friends and create a private battle with them......»»
Study reveals superbug MRSA"s double defense against antibiotics
Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease......»»