Unveiling rare diversity: The origin of heritable mutations in trees
What is the origin of genetic diversity in plants? Can new mutations acquired during growth be passed on to seeds? INRAE scientists, in collaboration with CIRAD and the CNRS, have used the French Guiana forest as the setting for their research, leadi.....»»
Chromium-62 study helps researchers better understand shapes around islands of inversion
In a recent paper in Nature Physics, an international research collaboration used world-class instrumentation at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) to study the exotic nuclide, or rare isotope, chromium-62......»»
Apple’s M4 Mac mini launches with smaller design and powerful new chips
A day after unveiling the M4 iMac, Apple has just announced its all-new Mac mini. With a Mac Studio-like design, this is Apple’s most compact … The post Apple’s M4 Mac mini launches with smaller design and powerful new chips appeared fi.....»»
M4 Pro chip boosts CPU and GPU performance, up to 64 GB RAM and Thunderbolt 5 support
The just-announced Mac mini includes the unveiling of the M4 Pro chip for the first time. The new upscale chip features 14-CPU cores (10 performance and 4 high-efficiency), up to 20 core GPU, and support for up to 64 GB RAM. Like the M4 iMac, both.....»»
Today’s deals: Rare Nintendo Switch sale, $729 black Apple Watch Ultra 2, 32% off LG G4 OLED TV, more
We’ve got some terrific daily deals for you to check out on Tuesday, including a rare discount on a Nintendo Switch bundle. You can also … The post Today’s deals: Rare Nintendo Switch sale, $729 black Apple Watch Ultra 2, 32% off LG.....»»
Apple’s Mac Pro got one key upgrade after the M4 iMac launch
Apple has an enticing week of Mac announcements ready for fans. After unveiling the new M4 iMac, Cupertino has also tweaked its most powerful Mac, … The post Apple’s Mac Pro got one key upgrade after the M4 iMac launch appeared first on B.....»»
M4 Mac mini appears to have just been leaked by Amazon
Amazon appears to have accidentally leaked the specifications for the M4 Mac mini ahead of Apple's official unveiling this week......»»
Researchers discovered a rare fungus that can learn and remember things
Researchers have uncovered a rare and intelligent fungus. The fungus is called Phanerochaete velutina, and while it isn’t overly intelligent—it won’t be taking over the … The post Researchers discovered a rare fungus that can learn and re.....»»
A next-generation catalog of cultivated bananas
A new research paper presents a cutting-edge catalog of banana diversity, utilizing innovative genomic techniques to trace the ancestral origins of various banana cultivars. The study involved collaboration between multiple institutions, and includes.....»»
Engineered bacterial protein offers efficient rare earth metal separation
A newly discovered protein naturally houses an unusual binding site that can differentiate between rare earth elements, and researchers at Penn State have made it even better. Rare earth elements are key components used in everything from modern tech.....»»
Is it true that trees pollute the air?
Methane is the most famous volatile organic compound (VOC) in our atmosphere. This week, our host George Zaidan follows up on a Reactions subscriber's question about the 600 teragrams of a less famous VOC released every year: isoprene......»»
Apple offers rare look inside Audio Lab where new AirPods features are developed
Today Apple debuted powerful new AirPods Pro 2 features as part of iOS 18.1. Coordinated with that launch, the company has offered a rare look inside the Audio Lab where new AirPods features are developed. more….....»»
Rare dime bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades fetches $500,000 at auction
Rare dime bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades fetches $500,000 at auction.....»»
Georgia prosecutor who brought election case against Trump faces rare Republican challenger
Georgia prosecutor who brought election case against Trump faces rare Republican challenger.....»»
Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco"s dried-up south back to life
Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco"s dried-up south back to life.....»»
5 Rare Coins Worth Thousands That Retirees Should Consider Selling Before the End of 2024
5 Rare Coins Worth Thousands That Retirees Should Consider Selling Before the End of 2024.....»»
Where did kissing come from? Study introduces the "groomer"s final kiss hypothesis"
A team at the University of Warwick is suggesting that human kissing evolved from grooming behaviors observed in ancestral great apes. In a study, "The Evolutionary Origin of Human Kissing," published in Evolutionary Anthropology, the researchers int.....»»
Putin scores a BRICS win with rare Xi and Modi show of harmony
Putin scores a BRICS win with rare Xi and Modi show of harmony.....»»
Israeli weapon seen in rare AP photos of Beirut airstrike appears to be a powerful smart bomb
Israeli weapon seen in rare AP photos of Beirut airstrike appears to be a powerful smart bomb.....»»
Marri trees are a lifeline for many native bee species in a biodiversity hotspot
New Curtin University-led research has revealed that Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native bee in Western Australia's South West region, which is one of the world's most biologically rich but threatened biodiversi.....»»
Understanding the influence of specific gene mutations on starch properties in barley
Cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, and barley are essential in the human diet and have various uses in the food industry. Their suitability for different industrial applications depends on the properties of their grains. The major component of these.....»»