The Ocean Was Colonized by Carbon-Capturing Phytoplankton Through Rafting on Chitin Particles, According to a Recent Study

The Ocean Was Colonized by Carbon-Capturing Phytoplankton Through Rafting on Chitin Particles, According to a Recent Study

The article discusses a new study that proposes the “chitin raft” hypothesis, which explains how Prochlorococcus, the most abundant phytoplankton in the oceans, colonized open waters by latching onto particles of chitin. The chitin, which comes from degraded particles of ancient exoskeletons, served as rafts for the microbes to venture further out to sea. Researchers …

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EA studio head states that Immortals of Aveum draws inspiration from God of War, BioShock, Doom, and other sources.

EA studio head states that Immortals of Aveum draws inspiration from God of War, BioShock, Doom, and other sources.

Bret Robbins is a veteran in the video game industry. As the founder of EA’s Ascendant Studios and the overseer of the magic-powered first-person shooter, Immortals of Aveum, he brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has worked on Call of Duty at Sledgehammer Studios and was the creative director of Dead Space. …

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New York City police receive robotic assistance.

New York City police receive robotic assistance.

New York City has introduced crime-fighting robots which are designed to support human police officers. This is the second attempt by the city to incorporate robocops in its police department, after public outcry curtailed a similar effort two years ago. Massachusetts-based Boston Dynamics built two “Digidogs” at a cost of $750,000 from the police department’s …

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Teaser Trailer for Season 2 of Foundation: Official Release

Teaser Trailer for Season 2 of Foundation: Official Release

Discover the teaser trailer of Season 2 of Foundation, a TV series based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories. The cast includes Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, and Leah Harvey, as well as returning cast Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton and Terrence Mann. The second season introduces Isabella Laughland (Brother Constant), Kulvinder Ghir (Poly Verisof), Ella-Rae …

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Gucci Elevates Synthetic Biology

Gucci Elevates Synthetic Biology

What if microbes could transform industrial waste into sustainable fragrance? LanzaTech’s carbon-captured ethanol, derived from carbon monoxide waste, makes it possible. The perfume, called Where My Heart Beats, was developed for Gucci’s The Alchemist’s Garden Collection. Floral aromas of peony and violet are a far cry from its smokestack origins. LanzaTech’s CEO Jennifer Holmgren will …

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