Новости за 05.08.2021

A new study details the genomes of 26 lines of corn from across the globe. The genomes can help scientists piece together the puzzle of corn genetics. Using these new genomes as references, plant scientists can better select for genes likely to lead to better crop yields or stress tolerance.

While we await the inevitable delay of yet another big-budget game that was on the docket for this year, Sony revealed that several notable indies are coming to PlayStation consoles in the coming months. Among them is Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, which was announced for Nintendo Switch and PC in April. It's bound for PS4 and PS5. You'll once again have a radio that can pick up supernatural signals in the sequel to mystery adventure Oxenfree, which will arrive later this year.

In some cheeky international fast food fun, Hypebeast reports that a KFC in Spain caused some mischief by disguising itself as an IKEA in order to lure customers in. The IKEA in question is located on Mallorca Island, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands (Mallorca has an IKEA?!), which sounds like a collision between two…

Each batch of the vaccine was subjected to more than 200 quality control tests at its facilities, followed by submission samples to CDL. Only based on approval by CDL are batches released commercially

A new study shows that wearable sensor technology can be used to reliably assess the occurrence of myoclonic jerks in patients with epilepsy also in the home environment.

PM said he wanted to see visitors back in the UK and holidays abroad but there was a balance with Covid risk.

Researchers fabricated a brain-inspired highly scalable neuromorphic hardware by co-integrating single transistor neurons and synapses. Using standard silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, the neuromorphic hardware is expected to reduce chip cost and simplify fabrication procedures.

For a cell to grow and divide, it needs to produce new proteins. This also applies to cancer cells. Researchers have now investigated the protein eIF4A3 and its role in the growth of cancer cells. The study shows that by blocking or reducing the production of this protein, other processes arise that cause the growth and cell division of cancer cells to cease and eventually die.

The Democrats left the Legislature during the regular session in May and then fled the state in July to prevent a vote on a measure governing elections.

Inspired by the Olympics, this 8-year-old decided to kayak in a swimming pool in Norfolk, England.

Scientists have grown beating heart cells in the lab and shown how they are vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection. In a new study, they used this system to show that an experimental peptide drug called DX600 can prevent the virus entering the heart cells.

Patients with vitamin D deficiency who received vitamin D supplements had a reduced need for pain relief and lower levels of fatigue in palliative cancer treatment, a randomized and placebo-controlled study shows.

Using observations from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have identified an unprecedented collection of pulsating red giant stars all across the sky. These stars, whose rhythms arise from internal sound waves, provide the opening chords of a symphonic exploration of our galactic neighborhood.

The annual influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of stroke, sepsis, blood clots and several other severe effects in patients with COVID-19, according to the largest study of its kind.

"Squad"-backed Texas Democrat Jessica Cisneros on Thursdsay announced that she will again run against Rep. Henry Cuellar in a primary, teeing up yet another battle between the moderate wing of the Democratic Party and its most progressive members.

When someone like Dolgopyat has grown up his entire life as a Jew and as an Israeli, the nuts and bolts of Judaism are part of his cultural upbringing.

Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will leave the La Liga club after 20 years. This is as the Argentine superstar failed to reach an agreement on a new deal with the club after a crunch meeting on Thursday. Messi has spent his entire career at Barcelona, coming through the club’s academy before going on…

After two health scares, an attorney and his wife were ready for a "buying storm": "We just couldn't wait to get out and start spending."

Chief executives of Nigerian-listed companies are among sub-Saharan Africa’s highest earners, according to a new report by PwC.

Physicists have linked together, or 'entangled,' the mechanical motion and electronic properties of a tiny blue crystal, giving it a quantum edge in measuring electric fields with record sensitivity that may enhance understanding of the universe.

Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will leave the club this summer.

• A truck driver was assaulted and robbed by criminals in Gqeberha on Thursday.
• The man was on his way to buy vegetables at a local market when he was attacked.
• The police are investigating a case of armed robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping and assault.

An Eastern Cape truck driver was assaulted and robbed in Gqeberha on Thur

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) suggested in a private speech late last month that volunteers going door-to-door to ask whether residents have received a COVID-19 vaccine could be shot.

Bluepoint Games has a reputation for delivering high quality remasters of beloved games, but that's not necessarily indicative of the studio's past.