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CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Amazon Deals of the Day: The M4 MacBook Air Just Dropped Down to A New Record Low Price
Amazon sells tons of products, with new ones arriving daily. The retail giant carries everything from home essentials to tech gear and wellness items. As much as it loves adding new products, Amazon also loves cutting prices. Deciding which deals are worth grabbing (and which aren't) is a full-time job -- our job, specifically. That's why we scope out the top deals for you. Today, we spotted the Apple M4 MacBook Air down to a new record low price, saving you $175. Plus, never run out of charging cables again with Anker's five-pack almost 30% off. And finally Prime members can take advantage of a nice $20 discount on the already affordable Baeus Bowie MC1 clip on earbuds. It's no secret that Apple makes some of the best laptops on the market. In fact, the M4 15-inch MacBook Air is our favorite laptop of 2025. We love that is has the optimal balance of screen size and system weight. Plus the M4 processor provides good balance of performance and battery life. It's perfect for those who don't need the high power of the MacBook Pro. The battery lasts about 17 hours, so you can use it pretty much all day. The 12-megapixel Center Stage camera will help give you a clear picture for all your Zoom calls. It even has support for two external displays simultaneously with MacBook display. We all know that MacBook Air deals are hard to come by, but this laptop just dropped to an all time low. Normally $1,199, you can grab the 16GB model in the starlight color for $1,024. Keep in mind, this price is only for the starlight color option. With the amount of devices we all use on a daily basis, it feels like we're always running out of ways to keep all our devices powered up. In the recent years, many new devices have stopped including the cable with your purchase as well. Anker has a five pack of USB-C to USB-C cables. These cables are 60W and six-feet long, no more worrying if there's an outlet right next to the bed or couch. It can charge super fast, bringing a Samsung S20 to 55% in just 30 minutes. It also has a 12,000 bend lifespan and is made of premium double braided nylon, so it won't break easily. Normally $18, you can score five cables for just $13right now. This brings each wire to just over $2, a hard price to beat. Grab yours now. There are many different types of listening gear, such as clip-on earbuds. Clip-on earbuds are made with an open design which helps the buds stay securely attached to your ears. There's no silicone ear tips that you struggle to keep in your ears. One of our favorite options, specifically our favorite affordable option are the Baseus Bowie MC1 clip-on earbuds. We love them because they have a comfortable and secure fit, along with pretty good sound quality and a battery life of up to nine hours. They also have an IP57 certification, which means the earbuds are splash-proof and dust-proof. They usually retail for $70 but Prime members can score a pair for just $50. We don't know how long this deal will last so act fast to secure yours. With so many deals on Amazon, deciding which ones are worth your money can be difficult. But CNET combs through what the world's largest online retailer has to offer and gathers the best deals for you.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
ZSI pioneers global breakthrough in decoding hidden spider-parasitoid networks with DNA metabarcoding
In a landmark scientific advancement, researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have catapulted Indian biodiversity research onto the global stage by becoming the first in the world to decode complex spider–parasitoid associations directly from spider egg sacs using DNA metabarcoding . Led by K. Rajmohana and including Rupam Debnath, V. Sushama, and K. P. Dinesh, the ZSI team's findings were published in the prestigious journal Scientific Reports. The study harnesses cutting-edge high-throughput sequencing technology to explore the microscopic world of parasitoids—tiny insects often less than a millimetre in size—embedded deep within spider biology. 'Sustainability begins with understanding the intricate web of life,' said Dhriti Banerjee, Director of ZSI, congratulating the team. 'This ground-breaking research is a proud moment for Indian science and demonstrates our leadership in biodiversity innovation.' Traditionally, studying parasitoids—organisms that lay their eggs in or on a host—has been a challenging task, limited by the need for laborious rearing and microscopic analysis. However, by using DNA metabarcoding, the ZSI team successfully identified elusive parasitoid genera like Idris, Odontacolus, Baeus, and even unexpected taxa such as Aphanogmus from within spider egg sacs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experience three trade fairs with just one ticket Undo automatica 2025 Undo Laser World of Photonics Undo World of Quantum Undo Visit automatica: June 24-27, Munich Undo These revelations unveil hidden ecological relationships and highlight the rich, underexplored biodiversity of the microscopic world. 'DNA metabarcoding doesn't replace traditional taxonomy—it supercharges it,' explained Rajmohana. 'Combined with classical barcoding and morphological work, this method allows us to unlock a much deeper understanding of ecological interactions .' The research analysed over two million DNA reads, resulting in the identification of 28 arthropod taxa, 14 of which showed direct parasitoid-host associations. The technique also revealed broader trophic interactions, including prey transported by mother spiders, offering a more comprehensive view of food webs. 'It's like lifting a veil on an unseen world,' said Rupam Debnath, one of the researchers. 'We found not only expected associations but also new, previously undetectable connections.' V. Sushama added, 'This study shows nature's complexity in a new light. The discovery of organisms like Aphanogmus in spider egg sacs suggests intricate ecological networks, often shaped by simultaneous, overlapping food chains.' Looking forward, K. P. Dinesh emphasized the importance of building robust DNA barcode libraries for both parasitoid wasps and spiders to support deeper ecological monitoring and conservation strategies. This achievement is not just a win for Indian science but a significant contribution to the global scientific community. It opens new avenues for applying molecular tools in biodiversity conservation and ecological research, making nature's invisible connections visible like never before.
