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Ancient gene gives spiders their narrow waist, research reveals

Phys.org 

An ancient gene is crucial for the development of the distinctive waist that divides the spider body plan in two, according to a study published August 29 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Emily Setton from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, US, and colleagues.

Tuberculosis under the sea: A marine sponge microbe provides insights into the bacterium's evolution

Phys.org 

The surprising discovery of a bacterium in a marine sponge from the Great Barrier Reef with striking similarity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the pathogen responsible for tuberculosis (TB), could unlock and inform future TB research and treatment strategies. TB remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, yet the origins of M. tuberculosis are still not fully understood.

Poll after poll brings joyful news for Harris-Walz ticket

Daily Kos 

Vice President Kamala Harris didn’t see a big bounce in polling after the Democratic National Convention, but instead has continued her presidential campaign’s momentum with steady, sustained gains that have put more states in play. A huge surge in Democratic enthusiasm for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is helping to drive that momentum.

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A fungus-driven robot, counting snow crabs, and a book on climate capitalism

Sciencemag.org 

First up this week on the podcast, the latest conservation news with Staff Writer Erik Stokstad. Stokstad and host Sarah Crespi talk about the fate of snow crabs in the Bering Sea, how much we have been overestimating fishing stocks worldwide, and invasive snakes in Guam that bite off more than they can chew.   Next, a fungus takes the wheel. Anand Mishra, a research associate in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University, discusses a method of integrating electronics with fungal cells in a biohybrid robot. Читать дальше...

How machine learning is helping us probe the secret names of animals

Technology Review  

Do animals have names? According to the poet T.S. Eliot, cats have three: the name their owner calls them (like George); a second, more noble one (like Quaxo or Cricopat); and, finally, a “deep and inscrutable” name known only to themselves “that no human research can discover.” But now, researchers armed with audio recorders and…

A new smart mask analyzes your breath to monitor your health

Technology Review  

Your breath can give away a lot about you. Each exhalation contains all sorts of compounds, including possible biomarkers for disease or lung conditions, that could give doctors a valuable insight into your health. Now a new smart mask, developed by a team at the California Institute of Technology, could help doctors check your breath…

Want to Double The Profit Generated From a Single Customer? Master This 5-Step Strategy

Entrepreneur.com 

Promotions are a great tool for e-commerce businesses. However, if not used strategically, they can do more harm than good. With this 5-step strategy you will be able to keep your customers coming back, transforming them into your brand evangelists. With practical tips, learn to identify key customer segments, find products that drive repeat sales and craft effective promotional campaigns that skyrocket customer lifetime value.

Suspect in double murder at Downtown Columbus nightclub arrested

NBC4i.com 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man suspected of killing two people at a Downtown nightclub this summer has been arrested. NBC4 learned that the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team arrested 26-year-old Jaquez Hoover, who is wanted in the murder of Desmond Taylor, 27, and Ceilin Peaks Smith, 36. Taylor and Smith, along with [...]