The Architects of Life: Scientists Decipher mRNA’s Secret Blueprint
Researchers discovered that the mRNA modification m6A triggers rapid degradation, regulating protein production. This breakthrough could inform drug development to manage protein-related diseases. Messenger ribonucleic acids (mRNA) are like the architects of our bodies. They carry precise blueprints for building
Silver Showerheads Exposed: Why Harmful Microbes Still Thrive
Researchers evaluated the antimicrobial effectiveness of silver-containing showerheads under realistic conditions and found that they do not effectively reduce pathogen levels as claimed. Silver exposure varied among different fixtures, affecting microbial composition but not overall pathogen concentration. The study suggests
Orion’s Fiery Return Sparks Urgent Heat Shield Overhaul at NASA
The Orion capsule concluded its 25-day Artemis I mission in 2022 with a landing in the Pacific, revealing significant heat shield damage. NASA is now focused on enhancing heat shield designs for the upcoming manned missions to the Moon. In
NASA’s Terra Satellite Captures 2015 Eclipse Shadow
During the morning of March 20, 2015, a total solar eclipse was visible from parts of Europe, and a partial solar eclipse from northern Africa and northern Asia. NASA's Terra satellite passed over the Arctic Ocean on March 20 at
Lukas Gage says he “felt for” Kit Connor because they both came out due to a “witch hunt”
Actor Lukas Gage is opening up about feeling pressured to come out as gay and expressing sympathy for Kit Connor who he says faced a similar “witch hunt.”The Smile 2 star appears on the cover of the latest issue of
Anti-LGBTQ+ “Black Nazi” Mark Robinson fined $35,000 for campaign finance violations
Viciously anti-LGBTQ+ failed gubernatorial candidate and current North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) has been fined $35,000 by the North Carolina State Board of Elections for committing hundreds of campaign finance violations during the 2020 election when he won
iOS 19 Rumored to Be Compatible With These iPhones
iOS 19 will not drop support for any iPhone models, according to French website iPhoneSoft.fr. The report cites a source within Apple.The report said that iOS 19 will be compatible with any iPhone that is capable of running iOS 18,
Apple 'Not' Working on New AirPort, But Apple TV and HomePod Provide Glimmer of Hope
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple is developing its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip that will debut in new Apple TV and HomePod mini models next year. The report led to hopes that Apple might also use the chip
‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises
The Twentynine Palms Marine Corps base houses vulnerable young desert tortoises until they're hardy enough to withstand predators and drought. The endangered species' continued existence in the wild may hinge on programs like these.
The Year in Computer Science
The end of 2024 seems a particularly uncertain time in history, and theoretical computer science is no exception. Amid several breakthroughs and new findings, the field also confronted its own doubts and limitations. For example, artificial intelligence once again dominated
Plans to transform an iconic San Francisco highway into a park ignite recall furor
San Francisco residents voted to permanently close the Upper Great Highway to cars and turn it into a park. That sparked a recall effort against a local lawmaker.
How Will We Know We’re Not Alone?
We have identified thousands of planets just in our neighborhood in the Milky Way, mostly from the way they impact their host stars. Basic calculations suggest that there are countless more across the galaxy, and that billions of them could
California e-bike voucher program flooded with almost 100,000 applications in just 45 minutes
The California Air Resources Board said vouchers for its E-Bike Incentive Project are temporarily unavailable after applicants flooded the agency with requests.
Did RCS messaging open up the spam floodgates?
Mobile spam has evolved alongside messaging technology, and Rich Communication Services (RCS) may have worsened things. While Android's Google Messages app has supported RCS since Lollipop, Apple's addition of RCS compatibility with iOS 18 broadened its reach, opening new opportunities
