Unlocking the mystery of skin cracking in chili peppers
The outermost epidermal cell layer of fleshy fruit is surrounded by a hydrophobic cuticle, notably thicker than that found on vegetative tissues. This cuticle, primarily composed of the cutin polymer, also contains waxes and sometimes polysaccharides.....»»
Microbial research unravels a global nitrogen mystery
Novel research led by Wei Qin, an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Oklahoma, that significantly changes the understanding of ammonia oxidation, a critical component of the global nitrogen cycle, has been published in the journ.....»»
Yes, Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, too
If you're sharing a Hulu account with someone who doesn't live with, beware. Hulu is going to crack down on the practice and will suspend or terminate accounts that don't comply......»»
Sonic restoration: How soundwaves appear to stimulate soil
A new study has found fungi respond to noise in soil, unlocking the potential for improved ecosystem recovery......»»
Unlocking the secrets of natural reef recovery
Corals, the literal foundation of any reef, have adjusted and adapted to their environment over millennia. Yet with rapid global warming, the key question is whether their natural resilience can keep up with this extreme environmental change......»»
First-ever sighting of a live newborn great white may help solve longstanding mystery in shark science
Great whites, the largest predatory sharks in the world with the most fatal attacks on humans, are tough to imagine as newborn babies. That is partially because no one has seen one in the wild, it seems, until now......»»
Longer passwords aren’t safe from intensive cracking efforts
88% of organizations still use passwords as their primary method of authentication, according to Specops Software. The report found that 31.1 million breached passwords had over 16 characters, showing longer passwords aren’t safe from being cracked.....»»
How to get Gold Keys in Palworld
Gold Keys are the rarest keys in Palworld, but maybe a bit too rare. Players have struggled to find even one, so here is the secret to unlocking a gold key......»»
"Old smokers" and "squalling newborns" among hidden stars spotted for first time
'Hidden' stars including a new type of elderly giant nicknamed 'old smoker' have been spotted for the first time by astronomers. The mystery objects exist at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy and can sit quietly for decades—fading almost to invisib.....»»
Apple Vision Pro delay hits pre-order customers with February 2 ship dates
Apple Vision Pro inventory has been a mystery since pre-orders started almost a week ago. Earlier this week we saw a highly uncommon second wave of in-store pickup options for launch day. Now some Vision Pro pre-order customers are reporting a disapp.....»»
Researchers develop nanofiber-based drug delivery system for skin cancer
Treating complex diseases such as skin cancer often requires simultaneous administration of multiple anticancer drugs. The delivery of such life-saving therapeutic drugs has evolved with the rise of nanotechnology-based drug carriers. Nanoplatforms o.....»»
Cryptocurrency Bridging – Expanding the Defi Ecosystem
At Defi Way, we believe robust bridging infrastructure is crucial for unlocking the true potential of DeFi. Bridges not only link isolated pools of liquidity and users, but also facilitate the portability of applications and services between chains......»»
The Premier Advantage: Unlocking the Key to Success
Key Takeaways: The Premier Advantage offers a unique set of benefits and resources that set it apart from the competition. Premier empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential and achieve outstanding results. Premier takes a.....»»
How the Dyatlov Pass incident ties to "True Detective: Night Country"
Discover the real unsolved mystery that inspired "True Detective: Night Country" showrunner Issa López. True Detective: Night Country is diving into cold and treacherous territory. Set in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska, its core mystery c.....»»
Why is everyone freaking out about the posters in "True Detective: Night Country"?
"True Detective: Night Country" viewers believe that background posters were made with AI. Showrunner Issa López weighed in. Murder mystery shows will always have viewers inspecting the tiniest background details for asnwers, and True Detectiv.....»»
"True Detective: Night Country": Is Travis the father of Rust Cohle?
Let's explore the "True Detective" fan theory — and what the showrunner has to say. Update: showrunner Issa López has commented on the fan theory. See below. True Detective Season 4 has returned with a chilling new mystery of missing.....»»
Users Clamor for Return of Physical Fingerprint Readers
The biometric hierarchy for unlocking your smartphone appears to be the following: Physical fingerprint reader, ultrasonic fingerprint reader, optical fingerprint reader, and then below those everything else. At least, that’s what users on the.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of the universe through neutrinoless double beta decay
The discovery that neutrinos have mass was groundbreaking. However, their absolute mass remains unknown. Neutrinoless double beta decay experiments aim to determine whether neutrinos are their own antiparticles and, if so, provide a means to determin.....»»
Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention
To achieve the full potential of AI, organizations must reinvent work, reshape the workforce and prepare workers, according to Accenture. A new report from Accenture reveals an urgent need for business leaders to look beyond how generative AI affects.....»»
Despite intensive scientific analyses, this centaur head remains a mystery
At the National Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, there is a marble head that was once part of the ancient Greek Parthenon temple on the Acropolis in Athens. The head originally belonged to a centaur figure and was part of a scene depicting the Greek my.....»»
New study reveals impact of skin microorganisms on earthworm toxicity in polluted environments
In a study published in the journal Eco-Environment & Health, researchers from Zhejiang University revealed the crucial role of epidermal microorganisms in influencing earthworm toxicity under environmental stress, notably in conditions of nano zero-.....»»