Using biocontrol yeast to curb kiwifruit soft rot
Postharvest kiwifruit is susceptible to various fungal pathogens, especially soft rot, causing massive industry losses. Due to scientific concerns about consumer health and the ecosystem, as well as increasing constraints on the application of chemic.....»»
T-Mobile, Verizon enjoy growth in FWA subscription in 2Q22, says DIGITIMES Research
Although the US has continued raising interest rates trying to curb inflation, US consumers remain concerned about the future economy, leading to diwndling purchasing power. However, local telecom operators T-Mobile and Verizon continued witnessing o.....»»
Apple Music sponsoring NFL"s Super Bowl half-time show
Back in the 1980s, Apple poached John Sculley from Pepsi. Now for 2022, Apple Music is replacing the soft drink firm as sponsor of what the NFL claims is "the most-watched musical performance of the year."In February 2022, Pepsi pulled out of sponsor.....»»
Soft Robot Biodegrades Inside Body
Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong have developed a magnetic soft millirobot that can grab and release objects, and move around by rolling. The device can be controlled using magnetic fields, and consists of a biodegradable gelatin and i.....»»
Thailand launches carbon credit exchange to curb emissions
Thailand launched its first carbon credit exchange, marking a major step toward the country's goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and combat climate change......»»
Soft devices, powered by "stressed" algae, glow in the dark when squished or stretched
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed soft devices containing algae that glow in the dark when experiencing mechanical stress, such as being squished, stretched, twisted or bent. The devices do not require any electroni.....»»
Genetically modified yeast yields intense hop aromas in beer, research finds
Oregon State University brewing researchers and a team of bioengineers have shown that a genetically modified yeast strain can alter the fermentation process to create beers with significantly more pronounced hop aromas......»»
Senate Vote on Big Tech Antitrust Bill Unlikely Before Election, Key Players Say
Multiple sources tell TIME Sen. Chuck Schumer is unlikely to bring the bill known as AICO for a floor vote before the midterm elections. A high-profile antitrust bill intended to curb the power of tech giants like Amazon and Google appe.....»»
Self-assembled liquid crystal architectures for soft matter photonics
"Soft matter" was first proposed by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes in his Nobel acceptance speech in 1991. The term describes materials between aqueous substances and ideal solids......»»
The UN Wants to Curb Anti-Satellite Missile Tests
At a high-profile meeting in Geneva, international negotiators are moving closer toward developing rules for space actors in low Earth orbit and beyond......»»
Genetic discovery could lead to better treatments for common tumor in dogs
Newly discovered genetic commonalities and differences among the most prevalent types of canine soft tissue sarcomas, a common and potentially deadly tumor, could pave the way for more accurate diagnosis and better treatments in the future......»»
Tiny robots made of “galinstan” can run faster than a (scaled down) cheetah
Most soft robots are slow, but these feel the need for speed. Enlarge (credit: Mao et. al.) Scientists at Johannes Kepler University (JKU) have created steerable soft robots that are capable of running, swimming, and jumping a.....»»
Fresh US chip export restrictions to curb China homegrown IC development
China's progress in developing its homegrown AI and HPC processor industry will be curbed by the US fresh restrictions on exports of advanced GPUs crucial for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, industry observers believe......»»
School wellness centers: An innovative response to student stress and suicide
The wellness center at Utah's Westlake High School is a port in the storm of adolescence. With comfortable couches, soft lighting, nature sounds, healthy snacks and an array of sensory activities like Buddha Boards and puzzles, the wellness center of.....»»
Greenhouse gas, sea levels at record in 2021: NOAA
Earth's concentration of greenhouse gases and sea levels hit new highs in 2021, a US government report said Wednesday, showing that climate change keeps surging ahead despite efforts to curb emissions......»»
Deriving the magnetopause position from wide field-of-view soft X-ray imager simulation
Imaging techniques provide essential information in astronomical and space physics studies. The soft X-ray imager (SXI) will obtain images of the Earth's magnetosphere from solar wind charge exchange emission in a global view. However, it is a challe.....»»
Dual temperature control system to regulate isoprene biosynthesis in baker"s yeast
Baker's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, has been extensively engineered to produce a vast variety of chemicals that are not naturally produced by yeast, including the important monomer for synthetic rubber, isoprene. However, all organisms are natur.....»»
Brain bubbles: Researchers describe the dynamics of cavitation in soft porous material
A tiny bubble popping within a liquid seems more fanciful than traumatic. But millions of popping vapor bubbles can cause significant damage to rigid structures like boat propellers or bridge supports. Can you imagine the damage such bubbles could do.....»»
Apple releases fourth macOS Ventura public beta
A day after seeding a developer version, Apple has released the fourth beta build of its upcoming macOS Ventura update to members of its public software testing program.macOS VenturaThe new public beta version can be downloaded from Apple's Beta Soft.....»»
New fungus to help Australian farmers fight fast-spreading weed
Farmers now have a new biocontrol tool to help fight one of Australia's most challenging agricultural weeds, flaxleaf fleabane, which causes grain crop revenue losses of more than $43 million each year. Researchers from Australia's national science a.....»»
Look up this spring and you might see little ravens build soft, cozy nests from your garden trees
Spring is nearing and birds will soon start nesting in trees in backyards across Australia. The trees in our garden are now 40 years old—not old by tree standards, but old enough to be among the tallest in our suburb, offering refuge for local nati.....»»