Why you should pay attention to fly vomit
New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst concerning "synanthropic" flies—or the non-biting flies that live with us—argues that we need to pay far more attention to them as disease carriers. While epidemiologists have focused thei.....»»
Metabolomic insights into soybean defense strategies against diverse pathogens
Soybean, as a globally critical leguminous crop, faces continuous threats from different pathogens, which profoundly affect global production. Although the genetic interactions between soybean and pathogens have attracted extensive attention and res.....»»
With the rise of global mobility, researchers say the topic of international employees" adjustment needs attention
International employees constitute almost 5% of the global workforce. A recent study by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) revealed the under-researched areas in international employees' adjustment and proposed a future research agenda......»»
A walking balloon could one day explore Titan—or Earth"s sea floor
Novel ways to move on other celestial bodies always draw the attention of the space exploration community. Here at UT, we've reported on everything from robots that suspend themselves from the walls of Martian caves to robots that hop using jets of l.....»»
Those excited for holiday season are more likely to feel they come quicker, study shows
Christmas or Ramadan might seem to come around more quickly each year, for people who pay more attention to time, are more forgetful of plans, and love a good holiday......»»
Here’s how the upgraded iPhone flashlight works in iOS 18 [U: New in b3]
Apple is known for its impressive attention to detail and a simple but important iPhone feature has received some of that love. Here’s how the all-new iPhone flashlight in iOS 18 works with the Dynamic Island and new functionality. more….....»»
Unlocking the potential of anti-perovskites through a convenient one-step synthesis route
Although perovskites have attracted a lot of attention lately, anti-perovskites hold just as much potential as functional materials. Bearing a similar crystal structure to perovskites but with an inverted electrical configuration, anti-perovskites ex.....»»
ChatGPT’s much-heralded Mac app was storing conversations as plain text
The app was updated to address the issue after it gained public attention. Enlarge / The app lets you invoke ChatGPT from anywhere in the system with a keyboard shortcut, Spotlight-style. (credit: Samuel Axon) OpenAI ann.....»»
I used Motorola’s new $400 Android phone. Here’s why you should buy it
The $400 Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is one of the newest budget Android phones to hit the scene. Is it worth your time and attention? I used it to find out......»»
Why do dyeing poison frogs tap dance?
The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet owners. Despite being widely documented, the underlying functional role is poorly understood. In a new paper, researchers demonstrate that dyeing poi.....»»
Animals self-medicate with plants—a behavior people have observed and emulated for millennia
When a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered a facial wound, apparently after fighting with another male, he did something that caught the attention of the scientists observing him......»»
Why owning an aggressive dog can be isolating
A series of recent attacks by XL bully type dogs in the UK, and government attempts to both define and control the breed, has refocused attention on how society manages "dangerous dogs.".....»»
Tesla Cybertruck buyer complains of constant attention, "the middle finger"
The first Cybertruck buyer in Maine says he wasn't expecting to get stared at, yelled at and flipped off whenever he drives around town......»»
Researchers reveal a new mechanism of hyaluronic acid with a specific molecular weight to improve host inflammation
Previous studies on the function of glycosaminoglycans have primarily focused on improving host physiological indices. However, little attention has been paid to the material basis and mechanism of their mediated improvement of host health by gut mic.....»»
Militia extremists, kicked off Facebook again, are regaining comfort in public view
When journalists sounded alarm bells in early May 2024 that more than 100 extremist militia groups had been organizing and communicating on Facebook, it wasn't the first time militias had garnered attention for their online activities......»»
Study enhances plasticity of spontaneous coagulation cast oxide ceramic green bodies
Spontaneous coagulation casting (SCC), a new type of colloidal forming process, has garnered significant attention since 2011 due to various advantages of a high bulk density and non-toxicity, as well as the ability to achieve dispersion and coagulat.....»»
Study indicates interstitial Cu reduces the defect density in matrix and suppresses the donor-like effect
Due to the capacity to directly and reversibly convert heat into electricity, thermoelectric (TE) material has potential applications in solid-state heat pumping and exhaust heat recuperation, thus attracting worldwide attention. Bi2Te3 stands out fo.....»»
As governments crack down on fast fashion"s harms, could Shein lose its shine?
Fast-fashion brand Shein expressed interest last year in listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). But, having met some opposition from US politicians, including Republican Florida senator Marco Rubio, it has now reportedly turned its attention.....»»
Green infrastructure plans need to consider historical racial inequalities, say researchers
Urban planners increasingly are interested in green infrastructure projects for the health and climate benefits they bring to cities. But without attention to historical development patterns and existing power structures, such projects may not benefi.....»»
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 17
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 18
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»