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Genetically engineered viruses discern, destroy E. coli in drinking water
To rapidly detect the presence of E. coli in drinking water, food scientists now can employ a bacteriophage — a genetically engineered virus — in a test used in hard-to-reach areas around the world.
Silver fox study reveals genetic clues to social behavior
After more than 50 generations of selective breeding, a new study compares gene expression of tame and aggressive silver foxes in two areas of the brain, shedding light on genes responsible for social behavior.
A protein prevents plants from premature flowering
The induction of flowering is of major importance from an ecological and agronomic point of view. Environmental factors regulate flowering time, the mechanisms of which have been the subject of many studies. A team has discovered that UV-B, a type of radiation that is a natural component of sunlight can be a powerful inducer of flowering, but that a protein called RUP2 blocks their action to prevent early flowering.
Dark Phoenix trailer sets the X-men alight – CNET
Sophie Turner and the X-Men return to the big screen as Jean Grey deals with the full power of the Phoenix.
The Best Electric Cargo Bikes For a Family (2018): Tern, Yuba, and More
We’ve spent months riding and testing the best electric cargo bikes for every budget.
Cats Bad at Nabbing Rats But Feast on Other Beasts
Researchers wanted to know what cats would do with a large colony of rats in Brooklyn. The answer: Not much. But cats could still pose a huge threat to more vulnerable urban wildlife.
A Better Motor Is the First Step Towards Electric Planes
Magnix is testing a new motor designed specifically for aviation, which is lighter weight, and higher power.
Facebook is dominating the Stories format
Facebook released updated daily active user counts for Stories on Facebook and Messenger today, and the news isn’t great for Snapchat. The company said at an event in New York City today that it now has a combined 300 million daily users across the two services. Liz Keneski, user experience research manager at Facebook, tells The Verge this combined number doesn’t account for double dipping, so a user who posts the same thing on Messenger and Facebook Stories is only counted as one user, not two. (Whenever a story is posted to Messenger it automatically populates on that user’s Facebook page.)
It’s unclear whether most users are accessing Stories through the Messenger or Facebook app, but the company did say in May that Facebook Stories h…
Leaked Pixel Stand could be Google’s wireless charger for the Pixel 3 – CNET
The wireless charger will reportedly turn the Pixel 3 into a smart display when in use.