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Chloroplasts, the parts of cells that allow plants and algae to photosynthesize, are thought to have originated over 1 billion years ago, when photosynthetic cyanobacteria lived symbiotically within other primitive cellular organisms. Replicating the development of this photosynthetic capability in other cells today—by placing chloroplasts inside animal cells—was previously thought impossible: animal cells recognize chloroplasts … Read more

DeepL has made a name for itself with online text translation it claims is more nuanced and precise than services from the likes of Google — a pitch that has catapulted the German startup to a valuation of $2 billion and more than 100,000 paying customers. Now, as the hype for AI services continues to … Read more

Monster Hunter Outlanders is a new mobile game coming from TiMi Studio Group of Tencent Games and Capcom. Capcom’s popular Monster Hunter franchise is an action role-playing game series that pits players against giant monsters in beautiful natural environments. Originally released in 2004, Monster Hunter popularized giant monster co-op hunting and has grown into a … Read more

If you’re a remote worker, or even work remotely part-time, you can step up your video conference game by investing in a good webcam. Built-in cameras on laptops and desktops have improved in recent years, but you typically still get higher quality and more personalized controls with an external webcam. And if you plan on … Read more

Pros Caters to people with sensitive teeth Easy to incorporate into your routine Alternative to hydrogen peroxide Cons Results may not be as noticeable as other treatments Type Whitening strips, whitening toothpaste and mouthwash Recommended frequency of use For whitening strips: Apply the whitening strips for 30 minutes, then brush with Lumineux whitening toothpaste and … Read more

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s latest prediction says the Cupertino company is working on an entirely new product: a smart home IP (Internet Protocol) camera. According to Kuo’s post on Medium, the device will go into mass production in 2026. If Kuo’s analysis is correct, Apple is targeting an ambitious goal of selling tens of millions of … Read more

Dyson’s vacuums are top-tier for various reasons. They’re powerful, easy to maneuver, bagless, lightweight, and more. But a majority of these vacs are also very expensive. If you’ve been waiting for one to go on sale, you’re in luck. Right now (until December 31), you can get up to $250 off by using the link … Read more

Prelude is a relatively new a new French startup that focuses on SMS verification; it’s announcing new funding from Singular and Seedcamp on Wednesday. The two founders met when they were working for Zenly, a popular location-sharing app with tens of millions of users that was acquired by Snap (and later shut down). While you … Read more