How Ants May Save You from Future Traffic Jams
Ants’ tactics to avoid traffic jams could be applied to future self-driving cars Ants’ tactics to avoid traffic jams could be applied to future self-driving cars Scientific American Content: Global
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Near-complete genome assembly of Chinese spring opens the door for future wheat breeding
In a new study published in Molecular Plant, researchers led by Fu Xiangdong and Lu Fei from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with researchers from the China Agricultural University, have achieved a near-complete assembly of the wheat Chinese Spring (CS) genome. In a new study…
A gentler and more efficient method to purify proteins with light
Proteins play a key role in the life sciences—from basic research and biotechnological applications to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method that relies on physics rather than conventional chemistry to obtain the proteins that are needed for this purpose. Proteins play a key role…
Can surface fractures on Earth, Mars, and Europa predict habitability on other planets?
When a mudflat crumbles on Earth, or an ice sheet splinters on one of Jupiter’s moons (Europa), or an ancient lakebed breaks on Mars, do these fractures follow a hidden geometric script? Could similar patterns on another planet hint that water once existed there—and possibly sustained life? When a mudflat crumbles on Earth, or an ice…
Spotted owls are disappearing fast, and federal cuts could mean no one’s left to count them
It’s breeding season for the rapidly declining California spotted owl, and Ben Vizzachero was about to lead an effort to survey the stately conifer forests and oak woodlands of Los Padres National Forest for the elusive raptor. It’s breeding season for the rapidly declining California spotted owl, and Ben Vizzachero was about to lead an effort…
Why strength training is important for women
Strength training is vitally important to longevity and mortality so Dr. Jen Ashton, who is double board-certified in ob-gyn and obesity medicine, joins TODAY to breakdown the importance of muscle, how to build it, and how to prevent loss of muscle mass as you age. NBC News Health Strength training is vitally important to longevity and…
Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs from April 2, dashes India’s hopes for concessions – The Indian Express
Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs from April 2, dashes India’s hopes for concessions The Indian Express Trump’s “Reciprocal Tariff On India” Announcement In Congress Speech NDTV In Congress, Trump Declares War On Europe Allies, Reveals First Attack Amid Ukraine Tension| Tariffs Hindustan Times Trump’s April 2 threat to India may cost $7 billion a year The Economic Times DH…
Air India Trainer Pilot Sacked, 10 Who Trained Under Him Taken Off Duty – NDTV
Air India Trainer Pilot Sacked, 10 Who Trained Under Him Taken Off Duty NDTV AI sacks simulator trainer; 10 pilots trained by him taken off flying duties The Times of India Air India sacks trainer pilot for lapses; action comes after probing whistleblower allegations Mint Simulator trainer pilot terminated for not properly discharging his duties during recurrent training:…
Apple updates MacBook Air, Mac Studio with powerful M4 chips – The Indian Express
Apple updates MacBook Air, Mac Studio with powerful M4 chips The Indian Express Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color Apple Newsroom Tim Cook teases new Apple product with ‘There’s something in the Air’ video The Economic Times Apple announced iPad Air: Is MacBook Air M4 laptop launching today? India Today…
One-pot wonder: Alice Zaslavsky’s mussels with sauteed veggies recipe
The cookbook author’s easy mirepoix mussels is so moreish you’ll need a whole baguette to soak up its fragrant broth Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Mussels have all the theatre of oysters without the price tag. They’re sweet like scallops, but harder to overcook, and have no…