Unfolding the blindness proteins through fly eyes
Every 6 minutes someone is told they're going blind. One of the major causes of human blindness is a disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), which causes progressive degeneration of the retina and vision loss. Approximately one-tenth of Retinitis.....»»
Battery supplier Microvast eyes options after U.S. cancels $200 million grant
The grant, which stemmed from the $1 trillion 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, was to help Microvast build a plant in Tennessee......»»
What"s behind the toxic algae producing killer shellfish in Alaska?
Most people probably associate algal blooms with red tides in Florida that can lead to skin irritation, burning eyes and rashes in exposed individuals......»»
Finally delicious: New proteins to revolutionize gluten-free baked goods
Gluten is one of the largest natural proteins and has fantastic properties: It keeps a well-cooked dough airy until baking stabilizes the open-pore structure. Prof. Dr. Mario Jekle from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is working on processes.....»»
Niche-market PCB maker FHt eyes EV opportunities
Taiwan-based First Hi-tec Enterprise (FHt), a niche-market PCB manufacturer, will continue to focus on automotive applications, such as high-wattage power boards used in fast charging, to drive its future growth......»»
New book eyes Earth"s excavators, from microbes to elephants and dinosaurs
The ordinary person looks at Stone Mountain and sees a solid, unmovable monolith. Emory paleontologist Anthony Martin, who thinks in geologic time, sees something more akin to a giant sugar cube......»»
Where have all the Luddites gone? Exploring what makes us human—and whether modern technology threatens to destroy it
The great—if sometimes overlooked—20th-century philosopher and cultural critic Günther Anders once proposed that our modern age is characterized by a dangerous and pervasive "Apocalypse-Blindheit": a blindness to the apocalypse......»»
Best iOS apps for international travelers in 2023
International travel can pose challenges, but these iOS apps can ease your troubles and enhance your experience.Roundup of iOS apps for international travelersTraveling overseas can open your eyes to new cultures, experiences, and adventures. But it.....»»
Amazon’s Alexa-Powered smart sunglasses are 30% off this weekend
The Amazon Echo Frames 2 (Polarized) are on sale, just in time for the summer. Keep hands free, eyes safe!.....»»
Kia eyes Mexico factory expansion to build EVs, Nuevo León governor says
The governor of Nuevo León, Mexico, claims Kia will invest $1 billion to upgrade its factory near Monterrey for production of two new EVs......»»
Kia eyes Mexico factory expansion to build EVs, Nuevo León Governor says
The governor of Nuevo León, Mexico, claims Kia will invest $1 billion to upgrade its factory near Monterrey for production of two new EVs......»»
Simulation tools drive the new generation of therapies based on gene silencing
Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body and are produced following the instructions encoded in DNA. By reading their DNA letters, cells produce an intermediate RNA molecule that will give rise to the correspond.....»»
Long-sought universal flu vaccine: mRNA-based candidate enters clinical trial
The phase I trial will test safety and efficacy in a small number of people. Enlarge / The flu virus, showing the H and N proteins on its surface. (credit: CDC) An mRNA-based flu vaccine designed to offer long-lasting p.....»»
WhatsApp allows users to lock sensitive chats
Meta has unveiled Chat Lock within WhatsApp, a feature that allows users to keep sensitive and intimate conversations safe from prying eyes. WhatsApp Chat Lock (Source: WhatsApp) Enabling Chat Lock By tapping on a one-to-one or group conversation, us.....»»
New WhatsApp feature further protects your chats from prying eyes
Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new feature for WhatsApp called Locked Chats that will protect your conversations behind a password. WhatsApp already protects your conversations with end-to-end encryption. The app even has a feature that.....»»
Tiny proteins found across the animal kingdom may play a key role in cancer spread
Phosphatases of regenerating liver (PRLs) are a family of enigmatic proteins involved in cell growth and metabolism present in various species. From humans to fruit flies, they play a unique role in the growth of cancerous tumors and the spread of ca.....»»
Novel AI-based software enables quick and reliable imaging of proteins in cells
Electron cryo-tomography (cryo-ET) is emerging as a powerful technique to provide detailed 3D images of cellular environments and enclosed biomolecules. However, one of the challenges of the methodology is the identification of protein molecules in t.....»»
Taiwan"s ProLogium eyes 2027 for EV battery output in France
Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium Technology Co. aims to start mass production of a new generation of cells for electric vehicles in France from 2027 as part of its project to invest as much as €5.2 billion ($5.7 billion) in the country......»»
Turla’s Snake malware network disrupted by Five Eyes’ authorities
The US Justice Department announced the completion of court-authorized operation MEDUSA, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called “Snake” (aka “Uroburos”), that the US Governme.....»»
Study unveils mysterious nature of RNA editing in plants
RNA (ribonucleic acid) editing is an important process for maintaining essential functions of encoded proteins at the RNA level. Recent studies show that RNA editing is a widespread phenomenon that occurs in various land plants, including the liverwo.....»»
Experts discuss the facts, and fiction, of Florida"s seaweed problem
Forget "Jaws." If you want a beach-themed scare this summer, look no further than the real-life horror show unfolding on the East Coast: a monstrous mass of seaweed the size of North America drifting toward the Florida coastline just as millions of C.....»»