Science
Modulating TRADD to restore cellular homeostasis and inhibit apoptosis
1. Wallach, D., Kang, T. B., Dillon, C. P. & Green, D. R. Programmed necrosis in inflammation: Toward identification of the effector molecules. Science 352,…
Method to create colloidal diamonds developed
The colloidal diamond has been a dream of researchers since the 1990s. These structures — stable, self-assembled formations of miniscule materials — have the potential…
Host–microbiota maladaptation in colorectal cancer
1. Keum, N. & Giovannucci, E. Global burden of colorectal cancer: emerging trends, risk factors and prevention strategies. Nat. Rev. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 16, 713–732 (2019).…
The first-ever image of a black hole is now a movie
NEWS 23 September 2020 Pictures created from old observations show the void’s stormy evolution over the past decade. Davide Castelvecchi Search for this author in:…
Proof-of-concept for a new ultra-low-cost hearing aid for age-related hearing loss
A new ultra-affordable and accessible hearing aid made from open-source electronics could soon be available worldwide, according to a study published September 23, 2020 in…
Light-driven post-translational installation of reactive protein side chains
1. Walsh, C. T., Garneau-Tsodikova, S. & Gatto, G. J., Jr. Protein posttranslational modifications: the chemistry of proteome diversifications. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 44, 7342–7372…
The maternal microbiome modulates fetal neurodevelopment in mice
1. Kim, S. et al. Maternal gut bacteria promote neurodevelopmental abnormalities in mouse offspring. Nature 549, 528–532 (2017). ADS PubMed PubMed Central Article CAS Google…
UK lockdown and air pollution: Nitrogen dioxide halved but sulfur dioxide doubled
A University of Liverpool study of air pollution in the UK during the first 100 days of lockdown has revealed that whilst nitrogen oxide levels…
Gadget
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a cheaper flagship phone, packed with specs
(Pocket-lint) – There’s no doubt that 2020 as been a strange year. In the smartphone world, it’s been the year where flagship phones have been…
How to get Zoom virtual backgrounds working on Android
(Pocket-lint) – Zoom has added virtual backgrounds to Android at last – but there seems to be a catch. The latest update (currently version 5.3.52640.0920)…
The Roccat Vulcan is getting optical key switches and TKL models too
(Pocket-lint) – Roccat has announced three new variants of its popular (and frankly gorgeous) Vulcan keyboards including two tenkeyless versions and Pro models that use…
Razer is unleashing wireless versions of the BlackShark, DeathAdder and BlackWidow
(Pocket-lint) – Razer has unveiled new wireless versions of some of it’s most popular devices in the form of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, DeathAdder…
Massive Google Pixel 5 leak reveals all
(Pocket-lint) – The Google Pixel 5 will be officially unveiled next Wednesday, 30 September, but a major leak has revealed just about everything you could…
Royole’s FlexPai 2 brings faster touch response and a more durable hinge to the foldable phone market
(Pocket-lint) – Royole has unveiled its second-generation Flexpai, and it brings a more durable hinge and a flexible screen which it claims is the most…
BT and EE internal video says Apple’s iPhone 5G is “days away”
(Pocket-lint) – Someone’s let the cat out of the bag – a leaked internal video from UK mobile network EE suggests the iPhone 5G is…
OnePlus 8T launch event: How to watch and what to expect
(Pocket-lint) – OnePlus is set to announce its next flagship phone, the OnePlus 8T, in October. Here’s everything you need to know. When is the…
Cars
VW unveils its electric SUV, the ID.4, offering over 300 miles range
(Pocket-lint) – VW’s strategy to get more electric cars on the road continues apace, with the official launch of the ID.4. The ID.4 was first…
Range Rover Velar adds plug-in hybrid option
(Pocket-lint) – When the Range Rover Velar arrived back in 2017 we called it “a titan of tech and a lesson in SUV styling”. For…
$25K Tesla planned in next three years, Musk reveals
(Pocket-lint) – Tesla’s shareholder presentations are often pretty lively affairs, with Elon Musk more than a little prone to announcing things that won’t be happening…
UK could ban new petrol and diesel vehicles sales as soon as 2030
(Pocket-lint) – The UK government could be looking to accelerate the ban on new fossil fuel vehicles, pulling the date forward to 2030, sources have…
Ford teases all-electric F-150 truck, due on roads in 2022
(Pocket-lint) – Ford is in the process of launching the new F-150 pickup truck and has shared a few more details about the all-electric version,…
GMC’s EV Hummer launch date announced, coming 20 October
(Pocket-lint) – GMC has been teasing an all-electric comeback for its Hummer supertruck for quite some time – since mid-2019, in fact – but the…
Volvo’s air quality sensor will tell you how polluted the air in your car is
(Pocket-lint) – Air quality inside vehicles is a concern for many people. It’s often the case that in busy traffic, the air inside the car…
Aston Martin’s £57K racing simulator looks bananas
(Pocket-lint) – Simulator setups can be pretty involved – anyone who’s started to dabble in Microsoft Flight Simulator this Autumn is probably learning that –…
Lucid Air promises to be the next “most powerful” electric car
(Pocket-lint) – The electric car market is like an arms race. There’s established brands like VW and Hyundai, battling it out against newcomers for domination.…
Land Rover Defender gets its own P400e plug-in hybrid model
(Pocket-lint) – The new Land Rover Defender is only just starting to appear on roads and a new powertrain has been announced, with a familiar…
Electric vehicles rejoice! September 9 is the first ever World EV Day
(Pocket-lint) – Electric vehicles now have their own day of celebration, designed to raise awareness of the opportunities that EVs present and a chance to…
Technology
Digital artist draws BTS using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ and the included S Pen
What could you do if you had a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ and heaps of talent? You could, for example, draw the members of BTS,…
Facebook To Reject Political Ads Prematurely Claiming U.S. Election Victory
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc will not accept political ads that seek to claim victory before the results of the 2020 U.S. election are declared, a…
Tecno Camon 16 Premier review
Introduction Tecno is not exactly a globally renowned phone brand. They operate mainly in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Tecno phones are, hence, designed…
Kuo: iPad Pro will be the first Apple device with mini-LED display
Apple has been working on mini-LED displays for quite some time now and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now says there are a total of six products…
Gaming
Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells Launched by Zynga on Mobile Platforms
Social gaming giant Zynga on Wednesday kicked off its global launch of a free puzzle game based on the beloved wizarding world of Harry Potter.…
Sony Shares Slide as Microsoft Buys Bethesda-Owner ZeniMax to Boost Games Lineup
Sony’s shares slid as much as two percent in Tokyo trade on Wednesday after Microsoft said it would buy the parent of games publisher Bethesda Softworks, in a…
Tennis World Tour 2 Review: Tennis Fans Deserve More
Tennis World Tour 2 allows you to “cheat” at the game, which feels like it’s missing the point. Just like the 2018 poorly-received original, Tennis…
Arm-Nvidia Deal: Britain Assessing Impact of Sale, Minister Says
Britain is assessing the impact of the sale of chip designer Arm to US company Nvidia, including commitments to keep its head office and staff…