Researchers built a living biosensor made of bacteria that lights up when it detects acetic acid, the main chemical signal that wine is starting to spoil. It works in real time, even in high-alcohol conditions, so wineries can catch problems…
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Early warning for wine spoilage glows in the dark
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Meet the soft humanoid robot that can grow, shrink, fly and walk on water
Humanoid robots look impressive and have enormous potential to change our daily lives, but they still have a reputation for being clunky. They’re also heavy and stiff, and if they fall, they can easily break and injure people around them.
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Epigenetic switch found to halt fat cell formation in adipose tissue
Metabolic diseases such as obesity, fatty liver, and insulin resistance are rapidly increasing worldwide, but fundamental methods to regulate the process of fat formation remain limited. In particular, once adipocytes (fat cells) are formed, they…
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As taurine fuels leukemia, it may also impact bone health
In a basic science study last year, researchers discovered that taurine, available in energy drinks and as a supplement, feeds the growth of leukemia stem cells. A new study recently published by the same Wilmot Cancer Institute team expands that…
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Q&A: Even small amounts of online math practice can improve skills
An analysis of data from 200,000 students using a computer-assisted math program supports an optimistic view of skill-focused, mastery-based learning, even with limited use.
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How starfish control tube feet without a central nervous system or brain
Starfish, also known as sea stars, are equipped with an almost alien-like anatomy. Despite lacking a brain, blood, and central nervous system, these odd creatures still have locomotive abilities. The structure of their many flexible tube feet has…
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Malicious Microsoft VSCode AI extensions might have hit over 1.5 million users
- Two VSCode extensions exfiltrated sensitive user data to Chinese servers
- ChatGPT – 中文版 and ChatMoss had over 1.5 million installs combined
- Extensions used hidden iframes, commands, and SDKs to steal files and track activity
More than 1.5…
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The masters behind Bronze Age rock art
For more than 200 years, Nordic Bronze Age rock art has sparked the interest of academics. Yet we still know surprisingly little about the individuals who carved these figures into the rock. A new doctoral dissertation at the University of…
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