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The hypothalamus predates the origin of vertebrates
Brain map. (A) t-SNE plot of the Ciona nervous system cells in swimming tadpoles (n = 2021 cells). The color-coded…
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An Attractive Cheap Organic Material for New Generation of Batteries
Cover of ACS Applied Energy Materials Volume 4 Issue 5. Credit: ACS Applied Energy Materials A new report by Skoltech…
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Asus ROG Strix Scar G733 Review
The gaming laptop market has grown and changed dramatically over the past few years: machines have become more powerful and…
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How retroviruses become infectious
The so-called capsid protects the genetic information of a virus and is far more flexible than previously thought. Its proteins…
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Early Prime Day Deal Knocks $50 Off This Ninja Air Fryer | Digital Trends
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Amazon’s 2021 Prime Day is almost…
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Watch Me Move It, Move It: Internal Motor Structure in Mycoplasma mobile Cells Revealed
A mycoplasma cell is gliding on a sheet of sialylated oligosaccharide fixed on glass. The gliding machinery on the cell…
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Discovery Drives Virus Research Forward: How Retroviruses Become Infectious
The so-called capsid protects the genetic information of a virus and is far more flexible than previously thought. Its proteins…
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New Research Uncovers When to Release Free and Paid Apps to Maximize Revenue
Researchers from Tulane University and University of Maryland published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the dynamic interplay…
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Plastics from burning ship cover Sri Lanka beach
The fire broke out on May 20 as the ship waited to enter the Colombo port. Tonnes of charred plastic…
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Water Bears Are About to Take a Rocket Ride to Space | Digital Trends
It’s not only astronauts that get to go to space. On NASA’s next cargo mission to the International Space Station…
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The OLED-packing, DLSS-supporting new Switch could arrive in September following pre-E3 announcement
Rumor mill: The long-rumored new Switch model that features a larger, OLED screen and is capable of outputting a 4K…
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Effects of nanoplastics on Canadian and Guadeloupean oysters
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Oysters’ exposure to plastics is concerning, particularly because these materials can accumulate and release metals which…
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The Best Mac Mice for 2021 | Digital Trends
There are a lot of great mice out there, but picking the best one for you and your Mac can…
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Study sheds light on population history of northern east Asia
Geographic and temporal distribution and population structure of newly sampled and published populations in northern East Asia. Credit: Mao et…
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All Instagram users can now hide the like count, Facebook to receive same feature in coming weeks
What just happened? Instagram and Facebook have been experimenting with letting users hide their public like counts for years. Now,…
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In-Flight Anomaly Sends NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on a Wild Ride – Here’s What Happened
This image of Mars was taken from the height of 33 feet (10 meters) by NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter during…
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Mars Helicopter Survives Malfunction During Sixth Flight | Digital Trends
NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, suffered a scare during its sixth flight on the red planet when the aircraft lost stability…
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Atlas of Malaria Parasite Genetic Activity Provides New Targets for Drugs and Vaccines
Transmission cycle of malaria parasites between human host and mosquito vector (upper) and map of gene activity of parasite cells…
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Biden’s 90-day deadline for virus origins spurred by ‘unexamined intelligence’: NYT
Earlier this week, Biden announced a revived push to determine the origins of the coronavirus. The 3-month probe was prompted…
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Batteries Not Required: The Future of the IoT (Internet of Things)
Credit: Image courtesy of Everactive Benton Calhoun SM ’02 PhD ’06 and David Wentzloff SM ’02 PhD ’07 are co-founders…
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How to get a virtual pet on your MacBook Touch Bar with Touchbar Pets
Touchbar Pets is an app that lets you raise virtual pets that live in your MacBook’s Touch Bar. Once you…
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Stepped platforms in Mesopotamia were the oldest known war memorial
By Michael Marshall Tell Banat North in Syria was submerged in 1999 An earthen mound in what is now Syria…
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Best Cheap Verizon Fios New Customer Deals for June 2021 | Digital Trends
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Feel like you’re paying out the…
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Horizon Forbidden West Borrows Zelda’s Best Mechanic | Digital Trends
Sony showed off 14 minutes of gameplay for the upcoming Horizon Forbidden West during a State of Play event today,…
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Game developer created a scene of his dog with 10 billion polygons in Unreal Engine 5
What just happened? Unreal Engine 5 early access just launched and developers are already testing its limits, or at least…
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Study of 2 Million People Reveals No Link Between Drinking Milk and Increased Cholesterol
Regular consumption of milk is not associated with increased levels of cholesterol, according to new research. A study published in…
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Faster Air Exchange in Buildings Is Not Always Beneficial for Coronavirus Levels
When the infected person in the office to the left coughs, respiratory droplets containing viral particles exit via the office’s…
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Scientists unravel noise-assisted signal amplification in systems with memory
Two mirrors with a drop of oil in between form a non-linear optical cavity, in which stochastic resonance was observed.…
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Exoskeleton takes strain off legs to reduce energy needed for walking
By Matthew Sparkes Walking becomes a bit easier with an exoskeleton Cavan Images/Getty Images An electrical generator built into a…
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The smartwatch market is growing, Apple Watch still dominates
The big picture: Apple continues to dominate in the smartwatch market thanks in no small part to the Apple Watch…
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DNA Vaccines for COVID-19 Shown Effective in Hamsters – Quicker Production and Lower Cost Than mRNA Vaccines
Currently available COVID-19 vaccines rely on mRNA strands to teach the human immune system to recognize the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Now,…
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2021’s Best Dog Grooming Kit for a Home Haircut | Popular Science
If you’re a dog owner, you probably want your pet feeling, smelling, and looking his or her best. Monthly spa…
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human Launches This December | Digital Trends
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Dying Light 2 now has a…
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Sega is bundling five classic Sonic the Hedgehog games into a new compilation called Sonic Origins
Something to look forward to: Sega as part of its 30th anniversary celebration of Sonic the Hedgehog announced a new…
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World needs $8.1 trillion investment in nature by 2050 to tackle triple planetary crisis
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A total investment in nature of $8.1 trillion is required between now and 2050—while annual investment…
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Microsoft Edge 91 Includes Price History Shopping Feature | Digital Trends
After a tease during the Build 2021 developer conference, Microsoft has officially announced the rollout of version 91 of its…
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Burnout rates are rising. Zoom-free Fridays and $250,000 bonuses are the tip of the iceberg. Cisco is solving the problem by going deeper into its culture.
Burnout is deeply rooted in workplace culture. Cisco focuses on measuring and understanding how workers are feeling. The company also…
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Earliest known war was a repeated conflict in Sudan 13,400 years ago
By Krista Charles An archival photograph showing a double burial at Jebel Sahaba Wendorf Archives of the British Museum Individuals…
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Privacy watchdogs take legal action against Clearview AI in five countries
In context: As facial recognition technology (FRT) becomes more ubiquitous, fears of its unregulated use increase. The concern is justified.…
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Spinning Neutron Stars Reveal New Insights Into Elusive Continuous Gravitational Waves
Artist’s impression of continuous gravitational waves generated by a spinning asymmetric neutron star. Credit: Mark Myers, Ozgrav-Swinburne University Five years…
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Competitor fears Musk’s SpaceX could ‘monopolise’ space
A long-exposure image shows a trail of a group of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites passing over Uruguay—but will the company’s battery…
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The 5 best note-taking apps to download on your iPad for quick and easy brainstorming
The best note-taking apps for the iPad let you draw, insert pictures, take audio recordings, and more. Some note-taking apps…
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Jebel Sahaba: Analysis of Bones Reveals a Succession of Violence Rather Than a Prehistoric War
Archival photograph illustrating the double grave of individuals JS 20 and JS 21, Jebel Sahaba cemetery. Pencils indicate the position…
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The early internet was a haven for trans youth
Avery Dame-Griff is a sitting assistant professor in Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies at Appalachian State University. This story originally…
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Is a self-portrait a self-portrait if the portraitist has no self?
Josie Ford No selfie As a philistine, Feedback is unsure whether AI art is a good or a bad thing,…
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Best Cheap Newegg Deals for June 2021 | Digital Trends
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Newegg is making its mark as…
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Iran issues four-month ban on cryptocurrency mining following widespread power outages
What just happened? Multiple cities in Iran have been facing unplanned power blackouts recently, which according to President Hassan Rouhani,…
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Astronaut Michael Fincke Offers Students Out-of-This-World Advice
During a 2004 spacewalk (left), Michael Fincke wore a Russian Orlan spacesuit with Earth in the distance. Fincke has logged…
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Geneticists discover historic legacy of white-tailed deer in Arkansas
White-tailed deer. Credit: Mike Wintroath, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Unregulated hunting at the turn of the century virtually eliminated…
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Cities like London and Tokyo have their own unique microbiomes
By Chris Stokel-Walker The skyline of Tokyo, Japan Sara Winter/Alamy Each city has its own distinct microbiome, according to a…
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