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Looking deep within mammalian spit-producing glands, scientists were recently surprised to find an ancient cell type long thought to exist primarily in the slimy skin of frogs and fish. Such discoveries are rare in modern science—and researchers say these tiny cells could fill many more roles than previously thought. The scientists were trying to determine which cell produces a certain protein involved in salivary gland growth and repair. Using a technique called single-cell RNA sequencing, they isolated candidate cells…

A cool thing about Google’s Pixel 6 series phones is their unique camera bar design. If the finish of that strip were a different color than black — specifically blue, orange, purple, or red — it would totally look kind of like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And now that you can’t unsee the resemblance, device outfitter Dbrand would like to help make your Pixel 6 device look like one of your favorite childhood heroes. With Google’s latest phone the Pixel 6a releasing next week, Dbrand decided it's a good time to…

Déborah Lukumuena trained for months at a wrestling club in Paris in order to play a wrestler and bodyguard for her latest hit film, Robust. She noticed that in a match there would often be one minute of combat that “was very intense, very physical” and outside that, “you have to find a way to use your breath to keep calm”. Her performance as Aïssa, the personal protection officer for an erratic, ageing film star, has been lauded by French critics for its mesmerising serenity and imposing physical presence. “Sometimes the…

If you live in the United States, you’ve probably felt the sting of one of Nothing’s announcements. The phone did not make it to the States, and there were a lot of people who were excited about it. However, there’s a way to fill the void. dbrand has a new skin that will make your phone look like a Nothing Phone (1).By now, you should know about dbrand. This is the brand that makes skins for all sorts of devices from gaming consoles to smartphones. The brand’s also not afraid to be funny and witty with its…

Apple's Craig Federighi has become something of a style icon for fans of Apple's products the world over. The company continues to lean into that and now a famous still from WWDC22 has been turned into a skin for the recently-refreshed MacBook Air. Federighi, or as he's best known to the internet, Hair Force One, was prominent throughout WWDC22 and one portion of the opening keynote video saw him running through the halls of Apple Park, stroking his hair as he went. Now, skinning outfit brand has turned that image into a…

Extra-terrestrial living comes with a number of complications, but astronauts tackle those all the time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in their endeavour to solve the many mysteries of the Universe. And scientists back home keep trying to find ways to make living on the ISS easier. One of the biggest problems astronauts face is the availability of healthcare tools and infrastructure. For instance, we have access to bandages on Earth for any minor injuries. On space stations, if astronauts get any flesh…

The power of Minecraft extends far beyond the blocky boundaries of its game world. It is obviously an amazing tool for expressing creativity, considering how free you are to shape and build the world into just about anything you can imagine, but it has also allowed for those passionate about the game to launch entire careers off of it. There are people who do "let's plays," show off amazing builds, do challenges, speedrun, and more for millions of fans. Technoblade was among the top content creators in the…

The process of freeze drying really is punching above its (very light) weight. It makes for a delicious chocolate-covered strawberry, gives astronauts expanded food options, and now, the technique could be used to store DNA and cell information for cloning purposes.  With a success rate as low as 0.2 percent, freeze drying of cells still has a long way to go before becoming a standard cloning and storage strategy, but it's a really exciting step. "Maintaining biodiversity is an essential task, but storing germ cells as…

After weeks of waiting, Indiana Jones has finally been added to Fortnite. Unlike many licensed characters, you don’t need to spend money to play as Indy in the game. Instead, you have to complete a series of challenges to earn the skin, along with a set of Indiana Jones cosmetics. In this guide, we’ll walk you through completing all challenges to unlock the Indiana Jones skins in Fortnite. See more How to get Indiana Jones in Fortnite Buy the Season 3 battle pass Before getting to the quests themselves, you need…

You might be understandably paranoid about seeing new bumps appear on your skin these days, as monkeypox outbreaks around the world alarm public health experts. But plenty of other ailments can cause rashes, blisters, and sores—aren’t bodies fun?There have been over 4,000 reported cases of monkeypox globally this year, including at least 300 in the U.S. While this viral illness may not be as fast-spreading as covid-19, it’s threatening to shift from a zoonotic disease, rarely spread from rodents, to something that…