Datacom buys Auckland data centre once owned by IBM, plans AI-fuelled expansion
New Zealand is also emerging as something of a safe haven for data. “Data centres used to be…
The molecular mechanism that turns cool temps into nerve signals
When you reach into a bucket of ice, open your front door on a snowy day, or feel…
New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the…
700,000 additional deaths by 2050 from rising temperatures
As global temperatures climb, a silent shift toward inactivity could accelerate deaths and economic losses, especially in the…
Oviraptors May Have Needed the Sun to Hatch Their Eggs
New experiments indicate bird-like oviraptorid dinosaurs could not fully warm their eggs with body heat alone, instead combining…
Selfish chromosomes hijack Overdrive gene to eliminate rival sperm
A new University of Utah-led study has discovered the mechanism behind a decades-old evolutionary mystery-how “selfish chromosomes” cheat…
New US design uses heat for computing with superior energy efficiency
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a design and training framework that allows computers to…
Hawke’s Bay weekend weather: Mid-20s and sun for scooter ride and other events
That’ll make it the perfect day to attend the Multicultural Association Hawke’s Bay’s International Cultures Day or cheer…
Diet May Trigger Fat Burning and Weight Loss
Obesity is now one of the world’s biggest health challenges. Nearly 900 million adults worldwide are living with…
Innovative laser procedure offers new hope for recurrent brain tumors
High-grade astrocytoma, which includes glioblastoma, is a fast-growing, aggressive brain cancer that often returns after the tumor is removed, making it…
Vegan biopolymer film protects hair from environmental damage
To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning…
Toxic compounds found in synthetic and natural hair extensions
A first-of-its-kind chemical analysis reveals that many widely used hair extensions contain hazard-listed substances, highlighting gaps in labeling…