New insight into how plant cells divide
Source: phys.orgEvery time a stem cell divides, one daughter cell remains a stem cell while the other takes off on its own developmental journey. But both daughter cells require specific and different cellular materials to fulfill their destinies. Animal stem cells use the cytoskeleton—a transient network of structural tubules—to physically pull the correct materials from the parent cell into each daughter cell during the split. Plants also have stem cells that need to distribute different materials to each of their daughters, but earlier studies seem to have ruled out an "animal-style" cytoskeleton to accomplish this task. And what plants used instead remained elusive—until now.
Source:The Nation
July 06, 2023 20:34 UTC
Understanding the role of the sun in climate change
Source: phys.orgAlthough the sun provides nearly all the energy needed to warm the planet, its contribution to climate change remains widely questioned. Many empirically based studies claim that it has a significant effect on climate, while others (often based on computer global climate simulations) claim that it has a small effect.
Source:The Nation
July 06, 2023 20:03 UTC
An already full-tilt movie franchise turns it up a notch in 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning'
But in the kinetic, headlong world of “Mission: Impossible,” the pressure to keep upping the ante — like the films’ always-running star — never stops. “Dead Reckoning” was just days away from beginning production in Venice when COVID-19 cases began skyrocketing in Italy, an early epicenter. “Mission: Impossible” was one of the first major productions to be shut down by the pandemic. “What we didn’t anticipate was the level to which it would accelerate.”In “Mission: Impossible,” what you see is rarely what you get. But for McQuarrie and company, the only way to make a “Mission: Impossible” movie is full tilt.
Source:The Nation
July 06, 2023 14:04 UTC
Using machine learning to estimate stellar ages
Source: phys.orgResearchers from Keele University have developed a machine learning technique that helps astronomers better estimate the ages of stars from the chemicals within their atmospheres. The new research will be presented at the 2023 National Astronomy Meeting by Keele Ph.D. student George Weaver.
Source:The Nation
July 05, 2023 19:11 UTC
The Password Game answers and tips
What are The Password Game answers? Here are the answers to The Password Game rule 5:Rule 9(9+9+7)(9+8+7+1)(9+6+9+1)(You get the idea)The seventh rule asks you to include a Roman numeral. Here are the answers to The Password Game rule 9:Rule 13 answerHere’s when The Password Game starts to get truly obscure, as it asks you to include the current phase of the moon as an emoji. After following all 35 rules The Password Game will ask you if this is your final password. If you try to copy and paste the password, or if you fail, the game will reset and you will have to start The Password Game from the beginning again.
Source:The Nation
July 05, 2023 08:03 UTC
Cardano (ADA) Locked in DeFi Protocols Hits ATH
Quite a number of metrics can be used to define a healthy blockchain network and one of these is the state of such protocol’s Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem as it relates to Total Value Locked (TVL). While Cardano (ADA) appears to be seeing an imbalance in its price volatility, it is recording a notable butThe post Cardano (ADA) Locked in DeFi Protocols Hits ATH appeared first on CoinGape. Source: coingape.com
Source:The Nation
July 05, 2023 01:05 UTC
Baldur’s Gate 3 Laezel companion guide
Who is Baldur’s Gate 3 Laezel? Every adventuring party needs a Fighter, and in Baldur’s Gate 3, Laezel fills that role quite well. Those familiar with the series’ lore will know that the Githyanki are amazing fighters and Laezel is no different. To see whether or not your own character synergizes with this powerful ally, our coverage of all the classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 is a must read, along with a full understanding of the in-game skills and feats. If you’re curious about what her Githyanki race is all about, we highly recommend checking out all playable races in Baldur’s Gate 3 and their subraces, bonus stats, and perks.
Source:The Nation
July 04, 2023 18:01 UTC
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 review
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 specsDiving into the nitty-gritty of the RTX 4060 specs reveals some notable differences versus the RTX 4060 Ti, as well as some unfortunate similarities. Here are the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 specs:Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 specs GPU AD107 CUDA cores 3,072 Tensor cores 96 (Fourth Gen.) RT cores 32 (Third Gen.) Base clock 1,830MHz (1.83GHz) Boost clock 2,460MHz (2.46GHz) VRAM 8GB GDDR6 Bus width 128-bit TGP 115W MSRP $299 / £289The RTX 4060 has just shy of 30% less CUDA and Tensor cores compared to the RTX 4060 Ti, but retains 95% of RT cores, with a shortfall of two. Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 benchmarksFor my Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 benchmarks, I’ve collected frame rate data for native 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. Here are the specs of my test system:: MSI Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ventus 2X OC#: GeForce Game Ready version 536.40: Windows 11 Pro 22H2 (22621.1928): Asus TUF Gaming X670E-Plus (BIOS version 1413): AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 6,000MHz: WD_Black SN850X: Corsair RMx SHIFT Series 1000WNvidia GeForce RTX 4060 performanceAnalyzing my benchmark data to describe Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 performance feels like déjà vu, as the results basically mirror the RTX 4060 Ti albeit with generally lower frame rates across the board. Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 priceAt $299 / £289, the RTX 4060 price feels like a hard sell.
Source:The Nation
July 04, 2023 14:04 UTC
How to keep pets safe, calm during July 4 fireworks
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – July 4 celebrations are a family affair, and it’s tempting to include all family members, even four-legged ones. But officials with Seminole County Animal Services say pets need extra care during the Fourth of July. “One of the main things we want to say is keep your pets at home,” said Diane Gagliano, program coordinator for Seminole County Animal Services. “If you keep them home, they’re going to be safe.”It’s not just about keeping them home, it’s keeping them inside too. [TRENDING: Become a News 6 Insider]Gagliano said pets should stay inside starting in the afternoon before neighborhood fireworks begin.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2023 18:07 UTC
AM radios in new vehicles at risk?
Some automakers appear to be moving away from installing AM radios in new vehicles, particularly electric models. A release from the South Dakota Attorney General said AG Marty Jackley supports the proposed legislation and South Dakota Republican Sen. Mike Rounds has signed on as a supporter. “Do we eliminate safety belts from vehicles?” Holst asked. Residents in their broadcast areas are listening to AM radio every day in their vehicles, Holst and Deis said. Deis and Holst said farm equipment could be next if AM radio is removed from future vehicles.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2023 14:49 UTC
The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
They're blaming the epic wait times on lingering pandemic -related staffing shortages and a pause of online processing this year. Then the State Department upped the wait time for a regular passport to as much as 13 weeks. Her quest for three passports stretched from January to June, days before travel. Finally, she showed up in person at the federal building in downtown Houston, 30 minutes before the passport office opened. She ended up showing up at the passport office in Dallas with her daughter-in-law at 6:30 a.m. and being sorted into groups and lined up against walls.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2023 06:39 UTC
Opposition casts doubt over Govt.’s claim that DDO won’t hurt Lanka’s working class
Nevertheless, to ensure permanent debt sustainability, the Government had to win the trust of its bilateral creditors and obtain their agreement. To do this, it was essential to implement “Domestic Debt Optimization,” Mr. Semasinghe stressed. The Government must undertake a programme of domestic debt optimisation to maintain debt sustainability within affordable and manageable levels, Mr Gunawardena argued. As such, it was absolutely false when the government said that these persons were voluntarily participating in the government’s DDO programme, Mr Sumanthiran said. Resolution on debt sustainability Parliament yesterday took up the resolution on Domestic Debt Optimisation (DDO) presented by the government.
Source:Sunday Times
July 02, 2023 13:54 UTC
When woman president of UNGA was given a back row seat at a global summit
She said: “US Ambassador Madeleine Albright (1993-97), who was our representative at the Security Council, told me that she created this group called the G7. Out of the 193 Member States of the United Nations, only 34 women serve as elected Heads of State or Government. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the world’s largest yearly meeting of world leaders. The 15-member UN Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In 2022, the Security Council held its first-ever formal meeting focusing on reprisals against women participating in peace and security processes.
Source:Sunday Times
July 02, 2023 13:54 UTC
Russia launches first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days
FILE - Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air in the third Russia aerial attack on the capital in the last 24 hours in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 30, 2023. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraines military was largely reliant on Soviet-era weaponry. All rights reserved)KYIV – After a relative lull, Russia launched a drone attack early Sunday on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, officials said. It was the first such attack of the war in 12 days. All of the Iranian-made Shahed exploding drones were detected and shot down, according to Serhii Popko, the head of the Kyiv city administration.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2023 12:09 UTC