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The story of Netflix’s growth is about more than just algorithms, writes Concordia PhD
Colin Crawford's new book looks at the convergence of technology, finance and salesmanship behind the rise of the streaming giantCredit:...
Like wine, environmental conditions impact flavor of whiskey, study finds
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - Flavor differences in whiskey can be discerned based solely on the environment in...
Distinguishing between two very similar pediatric brain conditions
Identifying characteristics of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis and autoimmune encephalitis may lead to better treatments.Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center Slight differences...
Cre-controlled CRISPR: Conditional gene inactivation just got easier
Credit: © Stefan Hans To discover the function of a gene researchers turn it off and observe the consequences. Often...
Fat cells may influence how the body reacts to heart failure, study shows
Promising results in mice open door to new areas of research in treating patients with heart failure.Credit: University of Alberta...
‘Problem of missing ice’ finally solved by movement of the earth’s crust
A new global ice sheet reconstruction for the past 80,000 yearsCredit: NIOZ, Kim Sauter During ice ages, the global mean...
‘Good bacteria’ in breast milk changes over time
Scientists discover complex and dynamic bacterial ecosystem in human breast milk using genomic technology pioneered for the International Space StationCredit:...
Detecting COVID-19 with a sticker on your skin
A University of Missouri engineer received a grant from the National Science Foundation to plan for large-scale manufacturing of an...
UMD partners with industry to improve rainbow trout filet production via genomic selection
Research represents the only work of its kind in rainbow trout, a $100 million industry in the U.S. aloneCredit: Public...
Fibre-integrated, high-repetition-rate water window soft X-ray source
Credit: by Gebhardt, M., Heuermann, T., Klas, R. et al. Bright, coherent soft X-ray radiation (SXR) is used in many...
A memory without a brain
How a single cell slime mold makes smart decisions without a central nervous systemCredit: Bilderfest / TUM Having a memory...
Spintronics: New production method makes crystalline microstructures universally usable
Credit: AIP Applied Physics Letters New storage and information technology requires new higher performance materials. One of these materials is...
Biopolymer-coated nanocatalyst can help realize a hydrogen fuel-driven future
Scientists demonstrate enhanced hydrogen production from sunlight-assisted water splitting using a polydopamine-coated zinc sulfide nanorod catalystCredit: Incheon National University To...
Parasitic plants conspire to keep hosts alive
Mistletoe sends treemailCredit: Paul Nabity/UCR The plant that encourages kissing at Christmas is in fact a parasite, and new research...
Measuring hemoglobin levels with AI microscope, microfluidic chips
A chip-based, microfluidic, AI-powered diagnostic platform could make medical diagnostics more affordable, accessible.Credit: SigTuple Technologies Pvt. Ltd. WASHINGTON, February 23,...
Mouse study shows bacteriophage therapy could fight drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Credit: NIAID WHAT: Using viruses instead of antibiotics to tame troublesome drug-resistant bacteria is a promising strategy, known as bacteriophage...
ET phones home!
Hebrew University finds first evidence of delayed radio flares after star is destroyed by black holeCredit: Hebrew University A team...
Low-level jets create winds of change for turbines
Strong, energetic flows in the lower atmosphere can greatly enhance wind farm performance, if the height is right.Credit: Srinidhi N....
Terahertz imaging of graphene paves the way to industrialisation
Graphene Flagship researchers have developed a new measurement standard for the analysis of graphene and layered materials that could accelerate...
Microbiome boost may help corals resist bleaching
Credit: © 2021 Morgan Bennett Smith A simple but powerful idea is to improve the health of corals using cocktails...