Meeting the ancestors: History of Ashkenazi Jews revealed in medieval DNA
1dAncient DNA from German cemetery suggests timing of population bottleneck for today's largest Jewish group
UK parents told to look out for signs of strep A in their children after six deaths
2hHealth Security Agency issues rare alert over rise in cases, urging people to seek immediate medical help if they see symptoms Q&A: what are the symptoms and how can strep A be treated? Parents across the UK are being urged to look out for symptoms of strep A infection in their children after health officials revealed a rise in cases had led to the death of six youngsters. The UK Health Security
DeepMind AI topples experts at complex game Stratego
1dNature, Published online: 01 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04246-7 Game-playing AIs that interact with humans are laying important groundwork for real-world applications.
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Swedish scientist behind Alzheimer's drug has big ambitions
2minLars Lannfelt had a key role in developing a drug that has shown some promise in tackling Alzheimer's
Scientists Say They've Figured Out the Ideal Urinal for Not Splashing Back
26minPants Protection Urinals are convenient, but they're not known for their cleanliness. Splashback is both annoying and unsanitary, not to mention a gross problem for those that keep our bathrooms clean. So scientists at the University of Waterloo in Canada took it upon themselves to design the perfect splash free urinal. "I think most of us have been a little inattentive at our post and looked dow
Activision Blizzard Has Another Union on Its Hands. Now What?
36minA group of quality assurance workers in New York just won legal recognition of its union—a second milestone for organizing efforts within the gaming industry.
FDA approved a 1st-of-its-kind treatment made from human poop. What does it do?
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The treatment Rebyota contains gut bacteria and is approved to prevent a dangerous bacterial infection.
Health benefits of using wind energy instead of fossil fuels
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A new study finds that the health benefits associated with wind power could more than quadruple if operators turned down output from the most polluting fossil-fuel-based power plants when energy from wind is available. However, compared to wealthier communities, disadvantaged communities would reap a smaller share of these benefits.
So Many People Die at Motorcycle Rallies That Organ Donations Spike
1hHuge motorcycle rallies may indeed be as dangerous as they look — but according to a new study, one biker's loss could be someone else's gain. The joint analysis undertaken by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital found that between the years 2005 and 2021, organ donations jumped 21 percent per day on average during these rallies — and even more surprisingly, as a Harvard pres
Optimal blood tests for development of new therapies of Alzheimer's disease
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A new study have identified which blood tests are best at detecting Alzheimer's disease during the earliest stages, and also other another blood test that are is optimal for detecting relevant treatment effects. These findings will speed up the development of new therapies that can slow down the disease progression.
Researchers identify key brain cells in mice underlying stress-related behaviors
1hNeuroscientists have discovered that a specific type of brain cell could be a key player in making you feel the negative impacts of stress.
'Virtual pillars' separate and sort blood-based nanoparticles
1hEngineers at Duke University have developed a device that uses sound waves to separate and sort the tiniest particles found in blood in a matter of minutes. The technology is based on a concept called "virtual pillars" and could be a boon to both scientific research and medical applications.
Health benefits from wind power could quadruple if polluting power plants turn down output when wind is available
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Gas crisis driving Heat Pump boom in Europe with sales up 35%. "2025 is the right time for a ban" on new gas boilers says IEA.
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MSN Fired Its Human Journalists and Replaced Them With AI That Started Publishing Fake News About Mermaids and Bigfoot
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Pan-cancer analysis based on epigenetic modification explains the value of HJURP in the tumor microenvironment
1hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25439-0
Basho in the machine
2hAI shows potential in creating literary art rivaling that of humans without human help. AI-generated haiku without human intervention was compared with a contrasting method. The evaluators found it challenging to distinguish between the haiku penned by humans and those generated by AI. Evaluators showed algorithm aversion when unconsciously giving lower scores to those they felt were AI-generated.
mRNA vaccines offer one-two punch to combat malaria
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A study shows that the new mRNA technology could help researchers save millions of lives, prevent illness and make progress toward elimination of this ancient disease.
The Far Right Is Getting What It Asked For
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2hKanye Hitler Jones
If you're looking for a way to understand the right wing's internet-poisoned, extremist trajectory, one great document is an infamous October 6 tweet from the House Judiciary GOP that read, " Kanye. Elon. Trump. " This tweet was likely intended to own the libs by adding Kanye to an informal, Avengers-style list of supposed free-speech warriors and truth tellers—a variation, perhaps, on the sort o
The Cursed Goal
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2hLukaku Belgium World Cup
This is an edition of The Great Game, a newsletter about the 2022 World Cup—and how soccer explains the world. Sign up here. Yesterday, the FIFA-ranked No. 2 team in the world, Belgium exited the World Cup after a narrow victory over Canada, a loss to group winner Morocco, and a scoreless draw with the 2018 finalists Croatia. But it was not just that it went out, but the way it went out that is t
New AI Tells Children That Santa Isn't Real
2hKringled OpenAI's powerful new chatbot is so deft at tone that it was able to pretend to be Santa Claus while explaining to someone's kid that Santa isn't, in fact, real. Heartwrenching! As she kicked the tires on the new ChatGPT 's capabilities, Shopify exec Cynthia Savard posted the generated text that she said made her "slightly emotional." "I am writing to let you know that I am not a real pe
Discovery of BODIPY J-aggregates with absorption maxima beyond 1200 nm for biophotonics | Science Advances
2hAbstract Organic dyes with absorption maxima in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II; 1000 to 1700 nm) are of great interest in biophotonics. However, because of the lack of appropriate molecular scaffolds, current research in this field is limited to cyanine dyes, and developing NIR-II–absorbing organic dyes for biophotonics remains an immense challenge. Here, we rationally designed an etheny
Limpet teeth microstructure unites auxeticity with extreme strength and high stiffness | Science Advances
2hAbstract Materials displaying negative Poisson's ratio, referred to as auxeticity, have been found in nature and created in engineering through various structural mechanisms. However, uniting auxeticity with high strength and high stiffness has been challenging. Here, combining in situ nanomechanical testing with microstructure-based modeling, we show that the leading part of limpet teeth success
Super-resolution image display using diffractive decoders | Science Advances
2hAbstract High-resolution image projection over a large field of view (FOV) is hindered by the restricted space-bandwidth product (SBP) of wavefront modulators. We report a deep learning–enabled diffractive display based on a jointly trained pair of an electronic encoder and a diffractive decoder to synthesize/project super-resolved images using low-resolution wavefront modulators. The digital enc
Treatment of epilepsy using a targeted p38γ kinase gene therapy | Science Advances
2hAbstract Hyperphosphorylated microtubule-associated protein tau has been implicated in dementia, epilepsy, and other neurological disorders. In contrast, site-specific phosphorylation of tau at threonine 205 (T205) by the kinase p38γ was shown to disengage tau from toxic pathways, serving a neuroprotective function in Alzheimer's disease. Using a viral-mediated gene delivery approach in different
DNA origami–based artificial antigen-presenting cells for adoptive T cell therapy | Science Advances
2hAbstract Nanosized artificial antigen-presenting cells (aAPCs) with efficient signal presentation hold great promise for in vivo adoptive cell therapy. Here, we used DNA origami nanostructures as two-dimensional scaffolds to regulate the spatial presentation of activating ligands at nanoscale to construct high-effective aAPCs. The DNA origami–based aAPC comprises costimulatory ligands anti-CD28 a
Deep brain stimulation of the subgenual cingulum and uncinate fasciculus for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder | Science Advances
2hAbstract Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been investigated for neuropsychiatric disorders. In this phase 1 trial, we treated four posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients with DBS delivered to the subgenual cingulum and the uncinate fasciculus. In addition to validated clinical scales, patients underwent neuroimaging studies and psychophysiological assessments of fear conditioning, extincti
A Triassic crown squamate | Science Advances
2hAbstract Mammals, birds, and squamates (lizards, snakes, and relatives) are key living vertebrates, and thus understanding their evolution underpins important questions in biodiversity science. Whereas the origins of mammals and birds are relatively well understood, the roots of squamates have been obscure. Here, we report a modern-type lizard from the Late Triassic of England [202 million years
Widespread formation of toxic nitrated bisphenols indoors by heterogeneous reactions with HONO | Science Advances
2hAbstract With numerous structurally diverse indoor contaminants, indoor transformation chemistry has been largely unexplored. Here, by integrating protein affinity purification and nontargeted mass spectrometry analysis (PUCA), we identified a substantial class of previously unrecognized indoor transformation products formed through gas-surface reactions with nitrous acid (HONO). Through the PUCA
Biomolecular condensates can both accelerate and suppress aggregation of α-synuclein | Science Advances
2hAbstract Biomolecular condensates present in cells can fundamentally affect the aggregation of amyloidogenic proteins and play a role in the regulation of this process. While liquid-liquid phase separation of amyloidogenic proteins by themselves can act as an alternative nucleation pathway, interaction of partly disordered aggregation-prone proteins with preexisting condensates that act as locali
Perovskite grain wrapping by converting interfaces and grain boundaries into robust and water-insoluble low-dimensional perovskites | Science Advances
2hAbstract Stabilizing perovskite solar cells requires consideration of all defective sites in the devices. Substantial efforts have been devoted to interfaces, while stabilization of grain boundaries received less attention. Here, we report on a molecule tributyl(methyl)phosphonium iodide (TPI), which can convert perovskite into a wide bandgap one-dimensional (1D) perovskite that is mechanically r
Transcranial photobiomodulation enhances visual working memory capacity in humans | Science Advances
2hAbstract Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) is a safe and noninvasive intervention that has shown promise for improving cognitive performance. Whether tPBM can modulate brain activity and thereby enhance working memory (WM) capacity in humans remains unclear. In this study, we found that 1064-nm tPBM applied to the right prefrontal cortex (PFC) improves visual working memory capacity and incr
Angiogenic adipokine C1q-TNF–related protein 9 ameliorates myocardial infarction via histone deacetylase 7–mediated MEF2 activation | Science Advances
2hAbstract C1q/tumor necrosis factor–related protein 9 (CTRP9) is an adipokine and has high potential as a therapeutic target. However, the role of CTRP9 in cardiovascular disease pathogenesis remains unclear. We found CTRP9 to induce HDAC7 and p38 MAPK phosphorylation via tight regulation of AMPK in vascular endothelial cells, leading to angiogenesis through increased MEF2 activity. The expression
Lifetime risk of imprisonment in the United States remains high and starkly unequal | Science Advances
2hAbstract How likely are U.S. males and females of different ethnoracial groups to be imprisoned over the course of their lives, and how have these risks changed in recent decades? Using survey and administrative data, we update 20th-century estimates of the cumulative risk of imprisonment for the 21st century. In 2016, non-Hispanic Black males' lifetime risk of imprisonment remained very high—mor
MacroH2A impedes metastatic growth by enforcing a discrete dormancy program in disseminated cancer cells | Science Advances
2hAbstract MacroH2A variants have been linked to inhibition of metastasis through incompletely understood mechanisms. Here, we reveal that solitary dormant disseminated cancer cells (DCCs) display increased levels of macroH2A variants in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma PDX in vivo models and patient samples compared to proliferating primary or metastatic lesions. We demonstrate that dormancy-
Impacts of wind power on air quality, premature mortality, and exposure disparities in the United States | Science Advances
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Abstract Understanding impacts of renewable energy on air quality and associated human exposures is essential for informing future policy. We estimate the impacts of U.S. wind power on air quality and pollution exposure disparities using hourly data from 2011 to 2017 and detailed atmospheric chemistry modeling. Wind power associated with renewable portfolio standards in 2014 resulted in $2.0 bill
Long noncoding RNA Gm2694 drives depressive-like behaviors in male mice by interacting with GRP78 to disrupt endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis | Science Advances
2hAbstract Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in various biological processes and implicated in the regulation of neuronal activity, but the potential role of lncRNAs in depression remains largely unknown. Here, we identified that lncRNA Gm2694 was increased in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) of male mice subjected to chronic social defeat stress (CSDS). The down-regulation of Gm2694 in
Active DNA demethylation of developmental cis-regulatory regions predates vertebrate origins | Science Advances
2hAbstract DNA methylation [5-methylcytosine (5mC)] is a repressive gene-regulatory mark required for vertebrate embryogenesis. Genomic 5mC is tightly regulated through the action of DNA methyltransferases, which deposit 5mC, and ten-eleven translocation (TET) enzymes, which participate in its active removal through the formation of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC). TET enzymes are essential for mamm
With one dose, new drug may cure sleeping sickness. Could it also wipe it out?
2hThis often fatal disease found in many African countries is painful and lengthy to treat. But a single oral dose proved incredibly effective in a clinical trial, raising hopes of eradication. (Image credit: Xavier Vaheed-DNDi)
Playing the piano boosts brain processing power and helps lift the blues
2hA randomized control trial led by psychologists shows the positive effects learning to play music for just a few weeks has on cognitive abilities.
Trouble sleeping? You could be at risk of type 2 diabetes
2hAs the Christmas season starts to ramp up, researchers are reminding people to prioritize a good night's sleep as new research shows that a troubled sleep may be associated with risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Study reveals extent of residual lung damage after COVID-19 hospitalization
2hIn a new study, researchers sought to determine the percentage of COVID-19 patients discharged from the hospital who had a type of fibrotic lung damage, known as interstitial lung disease, that requires ongoing follow-up care. These patients had varying degrees of COVID-19 severity at hospital admission.
Batteryless and wireless device detects coronavirus with magnetostrictive composite plates
2hWhat if you could tell if your surroundings contained COVID-19 particles or droplets the moment they or you entered the vicinity? This is now closer to reality. Researchers have engineered a battery-less, self-powering device that can wirelessly transmit the detection of coronavirus in the air.
Having hypermobile joints can increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents
2hA link has been found between joint hypermobility and the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence, according to a new study. Researchers found that young people with joint hypermobility were more likely to have depression and anxiety, and that psychiatric symptoms were also more severe among hypermobile participants.
Bright-eyed tree frog wins ecology photo prize
2hThis year's winners of the British Ecological Society competition "celebrate the diversity" of ecology.
Batteryless and wireless device detects coronavirus with magnetostrictive composite plates
2hWhat if you could tell if your surroundings contained COVID-19 particles or droplets the moment they or you entered the vicinity? This is now closer to reality. Researchers have engineered a battery-less, self-powering device that can wirelessly transmit the detection of coronavirus in the air.
Ancient lizard with teeth like butcher knives 're-calibrates the whole shebang' of reptile evolution
2hDespite being palm-size, this Triassic lizard had a vicious bite.
SARS-CoV-2 variants are still transmissible between species, study indicates
3hScientists believe bats first transmitted SARS-CoV-2 to humans in December 2019, and while the virus has since evolved into several variants such as delta and omicron, a new study indicates the virus is still highly transmissible between mammals.
Palm e-tattoo can tell when you're stressed out
3hResearchers have applied emerging electronic tattoo (e-tattoo) technology to the tricky task of measuring stress levels by attaching a device to people's palms.
Cheetah marking trees are hotspots for communication also for other species
3hMarking trees are important hotspots of communication for cheetahs: Here they exchange information with and about other cheetahs via scent marks, urine and scats. A team has now shown that several mammalian species on farmland in Namibia maintain a network for intra- and interspecific communication at cheetah trees. Black-backed jackals, African wildcats and warthogs visited and sniffed the cheeta
Small studies of 40Hz sensory stimulation confirm safety, suggest Alzheimer's benefits
3hResearchers report early stage clinical study results of tests with non-invasive 40Hz light and sound treatment.
New approach for protein-misfolding diseases: Quality control of membrane proteins
3hResearchers have identified a new function of a well-known enzyme: the signal peptidase complex is responsible for the quality control of membrane proteins. The discovery of this new function for a key enzyme in cell biology could lead to new therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's and other protein-misfolding diseases.
Do women age differently from men?
3hThe effect of medicines on women and men can differ significantly. This also applies to the currently most promising anti-ageing drug rapamycin, as researchers have now shown. They report that the drug only prolongs the lifespan of female fruit flies, but not that of males. In addition, rapamycin only slowed the development of age-related pathological changes in the gut in female flies. The resear
New genetic mutation behind childhood glaucoma identified
3hAn international team of researchers has discovered a new genetic mutation that leads to childhood glaucoma, and in the process, uncovered a new mechanism for causing the disease. They hope their findings can lead to better screening for families affected by this devastating condition and one day new treatments.
Deteriorating neurons are source of human brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease
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Scientists have found that neurons from people with Alzheimer's disease show deterioration and undergo a late-life stress process called senescence. These neurons have a loss of functional activity, impaired metabolism, and increased brain inflammation. The researchers also discovered that targeting the deteriorating neurons with therapeutics could be an effective strategy for preventing or treati
Free Speech Absolutist Elon Musk Discovers That Some Speech Is Unacceptable After All
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After his gallingly anti-Semitic rant on InfoWars yesterday, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West got suspended by Twitter. That would be perfectly normal on a regular social network, but Twitter has been anything but since it was acquired by self-proclaimed "free speech absolutist" Elon Musk this year. In announcing the suspension, Musk posted a four -letter tweet that appears to stand for "f
The End of Companion Television
3hMedia Winter is here once more, and it is getting ugly. It seems as though every news giant is shrinking toward 2023 through end-of-year layoffs, hiring freezes, or otherwise Dickensian austerity. Text chains and Slack channels are bursting with farewells and expressions of uncertainty about the future. Industry veterans will tell you they've come to expect these Christmas-time cutbacks. The Gann
Fossil found in drawer is found to be oldest known modern lizard ancestor
3hSpecimen collected in 1950s pushes back origins of squamates by at least 34m years The fossilised remains of a small, sharp-toothed lizard, left in a cupboard for more than half a century, have pushed back the origins of the group that encompasses modern snakes and lizards by tens of millions of years. The specimen was collected in the 1950s from a quarry near Tortworth in Gloucestershire by the
Android Phone Makers' Encryption Keys Stolen and Used in Malware
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Device manufacturers use "platform certificates" to verify an app's authenticity, making them particularly dangerous in the wrong hands.
Regional climate, kilometer-scale dynamical downscaling over the Tibetan Plateau
3hKnown as the "Roof of the World," the Tibetan Plateau is tough to study for meteorological scientists, given its high altitude, steep terrain and harsh natural environments. Limitations and uncertainties of general observation tools spawned model simulations to obtain more comprehensive meteorological information.
Cofactors, age at onset, allergic comorbidities and gender are different in patients sensitized to omega-5 gliadin and Pru p 3
3hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25368-y
FCC: SpaceX Can Only Launch 7,500 Second-Gen Starlink Satellites
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finally granted SpaceX the license it needed to begin deploying a new generation of Starlink satellites. While SpaceX initially wanted authorization to launch almost 30,000 v2 satellites, the FCC has only given the go-ahead for 7,500 (at altitudes over 500 kilometers) instead of the 29,988 it wanted. However, that's still more than double the number
Study indicates SARS-CoV-2 variants are still transmissible between species
3hScientists believe bats first transmitted SARS-CoV-2 to humans in December 2019, and while the virus has since evolved into several variants such as delta and omicron, a new study indicates the virus is still highly transmissible between mammals. Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) developed computer simulations that show the coronaviruses use their spike proteins to attach them
Is that turtle legal? Fighting wildlife trafficking with stable isotopes
3hWildlife trafficking is a well-known threat to biodiversity, with many species imperiled by poachers working in the illegal pet trade. Worse still, when traffickers are caught in the act, they often evade prosecution through animal "laundering"—erroneously claiming that the confiscated wildlife was bred in captivity.
Study indicates SARS-CoV-2 variants are still transmissible between species
3hScientists believe bats first transmitted SARS-CoV-2 to humans in December 2019, and while the virus has since evolved into several variants such as delta and omicron, a new study indicates the virus is still highly transmissible between mammals. Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) developed computer simulations that show the coronaviruses use their spike proteins to attach them
Is that turtle legal? Fighting wildlife trafficking with stable isotopes
3hWildlife trafficking is a well-known threat to biodiversity, with many species imperiled by poachers working in the illegal pet trade. Worse still, when traffickers are caught in the act, they often evade prosecution through animal "laundering"—erroneously claiming that the confiscated wildlife was bred in captivity.
Fossil discovery in storeroom cupboard shifts origin of modern lizard back 35 million years
3hA specimen retrieved from a cupboard in the Natural History Museum in London has shown that modern lizards originated in the Late Triassic and not the Middle Jurassic as previously thought.
Airbus to Strap Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engine to Massive Superjumbo Jet
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Hydrogen Hype Airbus has announced that it's strapping an experimental hydrogen fuel cell engine to a modified A380 superjumbo jet, an exciting new foray into the concept of powering commercial passenger aircraft with hydrogen alone. The company says it's planning to start test flights in 2026 and launch a fully operational first zero-emissions aircraft by 2035 — an ambitious timeline, considerin
Scientists Hopeful About Promising Results From HIV Vaccine
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An experimental two-dose HIV vaccine developed by an international team of researchers has the scientific community hopeful after it was found to generate antibodies against the deadly virus in 35 out of 36 patients, as detailed in a new paper published in the journal Science — and without any serious side effect. As is common in medical research, there are caveats here. We still don't know if th
Tiny fish could unlock big gains in tackling global malnutrition
3hSmall species such as herring, sardines and anchovies are the cheapest source of nutritious fish found in many low and middle-income countries, and are often caught in large volumes in the waters of nations where people are experiencing malnutrition, researchers have found.
How gravity may cause irritable bowel syndrome
3hA new theory suggests irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common gastrointestinal disorder, may be caused by gravity. An expert explains that IBS — and many other conditions — could result from the body's inability to manage gravity.
Ranches of the future could be home to cows wearing smart-watch-style sensors powered by their movements
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Using smart technology to monitor the health, reproductivity, location, and environmental conditions of cattle can help with food safety and supply chain efficiency, but this monitoring adds energy cost to an already highly emissive industry. To combat this, researchers have designed a wearable smart device for cows that captures the kinetic energy created by even their smallest movements and uses
New and more detailed world map of antimicrobial resistance
3hThere are large geographical differences in both how frequently resistant genes occur and in which types of bacteria the genes are found. This is shown by analyses of sewage from throughout the globe, thus underlining the importance of combating antimicrobial resistance based on data on local conditions.
Step closer to tackling drug resistant parasites in Brazil
3hResearchers are a step closer to identifying ways to support clinicians in predicting drug treatment outcomes for patients with visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil.
Indigenous Tribes in U.S. Will Get $75 Million for Climate Relocation
3hGrants to Indigenous tribes in the U.S. totaling $75 million are the first from a new voluntary relocation program aimed at climate risks
Ranches of the future could be home to cows wearing smart-watch-style sensors powered by their movements
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Using smart technology to monitor the health, reproductivity, location, and environmental conditions of cattle can help with food safety and supply chain efficiency, but this monitoring adds energy cost to an already highly emissive industry. To combat this, researchers have designed a wearable smart device for cows that captures the kinetic energy created by even their smallest movements and uses
Thoughts on cognitive (therefore emotional) restructuring? Increasing human behavioral efficacy? (please be open minded)
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Report outlines key recommendations to broaden diversity of PhD students in life sciences
4hA new report has revealed some of the barriers prospective students face in studying life sciences at postdoctoral level.
Fossil discovery in storeroom cupboard shifts origin of modern lizard back 35 million years
4hA specimen retrieved from a cupboard in the Natural History Museum in London has shown that modern lizards originated in the Late Triassic and not the Middle Jurassic as previously thought.
Researchers boost accuracy of home-based continuous glucose monitoring
4hHome-based continuous glucose monitoring for diabetics up to now has had to trade ease of use, low cost, and portability for a somewhat lower sensitivity—and thus accuracy—compared to similar systems in clinics or hospitals. A team of researchers has now developed a biosensor for such monitors that involves "zero-dimensional" quantum dots (QDs) and gold nanospheres (AuNSs), and no longer has to co
Smarter 'transport' robots could speed up online deliveries
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Researchers are working to speed up the online delivery process with a software model designed to make "transport" robots smarter. Imagine a team of humans and robots working together to process online orders—real-life workers strategically positioned among their automated coworkers who are moving intelligently back and forth in a warehouse space, picking items for shipping to the customer. This
T. rex's fancy footwork owed to special ligaments, study finds
4hHow did Tyrannosaurus rex catch its food? Looking at T. rex's fossilized skull, the answer may seem obvious: monstrous jaws and sharp teeth capable of delivering a multi-ton bite force.
Swan River dolphins form 'bromances' to secure females, study finds
4hMurdoch University marine biologist Dr. Delphine Chabanne has discovered evidence of male alliance in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, the first time such behavior has been recorded outside of Western Australia's famed Shark Bay.
Broken symmetries provide opportunities for thermal emission management
4hRadiative heat transfer is a ubiquitous physical process in our universe. Any object with a temperature above absolute zero exchanges thermal energy with the environment. In physics, thermal emission originates from electromagnetic radiation induced by the thermal motion of charged particles inside materials.
Sustainability more important for young people than high wages, claims study
4hYoung people would accept a lower salary for a job in a sustainable or socially oriented company. This is what a team led by Thomas Dohmen, professor at the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute at the University of Bonn, has discovered.
Zapped, infrared-heated lentils are more nutritious and 'greener' to process
4hBy combining heat from microwaves and infrared energy, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have uncovered a new, more energy efficient way to process lentils, making them more nutritious and digestible. The findings may result in more value for consumers, food processors, ingredient manufacturers, and producers.
JWST's best images: spectacular stars and spiralling galaxies
4hNature, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03811-4 Nature's pick of the sharpest science shots this month is dedicated to the James Webb Space Telescope, which began peering into the Universe earlier this year.
T. rex's fancy footwork owed to special ligaments, study finds
4hHow did Tyrannosaurus rex catch its food? Looking at T. rex's fossilized skull, the answer may seem obvious: monstrous jaws and sharp teeth capable of delivering a multi-ton bite force.
Swan River dolphins form 'bromances' to secure females, study finds
4hMurdoch University marine biologist Dr. Delphine Chabanne has discovered evidence of male alliance in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, the first time such behavior has been recorded outside of Western Australia's famed Shark Bay.
Spending on nature must double in two years to limit warming to 1.5°C, states report
4hAs the world heads towards negotiations on the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, nature is still under-financed, the second edition of the State of Finance for Nature reveals.
Zapped, infrared-heated lentils are more nutritious and 'greener' to process
4hBy combining heat from microwaves and infrared energy, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have uncovered a new, more energy efficient way to process lentils, making them more nutritious and digestible. The findings may result in more value for consumers, food processors, ingredient manufacturers, and producers.
White people found to react positively to racial justice messages from white allies
4hSocial media sites that show a white person sharing a message about racial justice are more likely to convince other white people of the benefits of the cause, but they also limit the visibility of Black activists.
Ethnic community media can play a key role in a crisis, but it needs our support
4hThe recent "Who Gets to Tell Australian Stories?" report on diversity in Australian newsrooms revealed some grim, but unsurprising figures. The report found most television news and current affairs presenters on major Australian free-to-air networks are Anglo-Celtic. So too were most senior network news editors.
54% of projects extracting clean energy minerals overlap with Indigenous lands, research reveals
4hVast quantities of minerals are needed to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. Minerals and metals are essential for wind turbines, solar panels, and batteries for electric vehicles. But Indigenous peoples have raised concerns about more mining on their lands and territories.
Online tool to support delivery of 'whole school' approach to food
4hThe UK government, as part of the Levelling-Up agenda, has advocated that all primary schools should develop a 'whole school food policy', which outlines how a school approaches food across the entire working day to support children in making healthy food choices.
How language impacts political opinions
4hWords have power, but so does the language in which they're spoken, according to Margit Tavits, the Dr. William Taussig Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.
Pandemic widened gaps in postpartum care
4hAttendance at postpartum health care visits declined by almost six percentage points during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers report. Uninsured women, Black women, and women under age 19 faced the sharpest decreases in visits, according to the study. The findings show the pandemic exacerbated existing disparities in postpartum care. "Our study found that groups who already faced disproportionate
Most people who threatened to quit Twitter for Mastodon haven't left
4hOf more than 140,000 Twitter users who announced they were moving to Mastodon, just 1.6 per cent have actually quit Elon Musk's social media platform
Underwater footage reveals sharks' flexible feeding skills
4hUnderwater cameras have revealed the impressive range of skills nurse sharks use when feeding.
Plants can adapt their lignin using 'chemically encoding' enzymes to face climate change
4hA new study shows how plants 'encode' specific chemistries of their lignin to grow tall and sustain climate changes: each plant cell uses different combinations of the enzymes LACCASEs to create specific lignin chemistries. These results can be used both in agriculture and in forestry for selecting plants with the best chemistry to resist climate challenges.
New potential mechanism for vision loss discovered
4hThanks to laboratory produced human mini-retinas, researchers were able to observe complex changes in the retina as they occur in macular degeneration. This enabled them to discover the so-called cell extrusion as a potential mechanism for neurodegenerative diseases.
Multiple sclerosis therapy improves gut flora
4hA medication used to treat MS also has a beneficial effect on the composition of the intestinal flora, according to researchers. Conversely, the gut flora also plays a role in which side effects occur during treatment with the medication.
Researchers generate lab-grown human tissue model for food tube cancer
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4hLab Grown Model Cancer
Researchers say they have created a laboratory-grown three-dimensional 'organoid' model that is derived from human tissue and designed to advance understanding about how early stages of cancer develop at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) — the point where the digestive system's food tube meets the stomach.
Metallurgist explains the surprising properties of aluminum
5hDespite being the most abundant metal on Earth, constituting over 8% of the Earth's core mass, aluminum was only discovered in the 1820s, by Danish physicist Hans Christian Ørsted. This is partly explained because pure aluminum doesn't exist in nature as it binds easily with other elements like oxygen.
A threat from a common enemy may no longer unite polarized Americans, study suggests
5hDuring World War II, Americans came together. They ate less meat and planted victory gardens. They lowered thermostats and rationed their gasoline. Republican, Democrat—it mattered little: Against a common enemy, American civilians were willing to sacrifice on behalf of American interests.
Researchers suggest the climate crisis requires international minerals agreement
5hAs the United States and other countries around the world begin to transition to utilizing green technologies on a larger scale, it will be necessary to have access to the minerals needed to build the infrastructure for those green technologies.
Role-playing as an immigrant increases trust, finds study
5hGames and role-playing could generate trust of immigrants and perhaps tolerance for people from other countries, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Arkansas.
Mosquito alert app: How to track invasive mosquitoes
5hHave you ever been bitten by a tiger? A tiger mosquito, that is. This invasive species and other close Asian species have found their way to Europe. But thanks to an ingenious smartphone app developed by the COST Action Aedes Invasive Mosquitoes (AIM), you can do more to bring this insect under control than simply swinging your flyswatter.
Wildlife study: Cheetah marking trees are hotspots for communication among other species as well
5hMarking trees are important hotspots of communication for cheetahs: Here they exchange information with and about other cheetahs via scent marks, urine and scats. A team from the Cheetah Research Project of the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) now showed that several mammalian species on farmland in Namibia maintain a network for intra- and interspecific communication
A glimmer of hope in treating Alzheimer's disease
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5hAlzheimer Lecanemab
Dementia drug development, diagnostics and delivery still require much more investment
A Novel That Will Make You Laugh and Then Punch You in the Gut
5hFor Kevin Wilson fans, the opening of his fourth novel, Now Is Not the Time to Panic , will feel familiar: A woman named Frankie Budge receives a call from a reporter asking about her role in a moral panic that spread from a tiny Tennessee town to the rest of America in the summer of 1996. The call sends Frankie reeling—" Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit, fuck, no in my head, a kind of spiraling madness
Mosquito alert app: How to track invasive mosquitoes
5hHave you ever been bitten by a tiger? A tiger mosquito, that is. This invasive species and other close Asian species have found their way to Europe. But thanks to an ingenious smartphone app developed by the COST Action Aedes Invasive Mosquitoes (AIM), you can do more to bring this insect under control than simply swinging your flyswatter.
Wildlife study: Cheetah marking trees are hotspots for communication among other species as well
5hMarking trees are important hotspots of communication for cheetahs: Here they exchange information with and about other cheetahs via scent marks, urine and scats. A team from the Cheetah Research Project of the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) now showed that several mammalian species on farmland in Namibia maintain a network for intra- and interspecific communication
Ikke set før: Efterårets temperatur på Indlandsisen har været op mod ni grader over normalen
5h"Højst usædvanlige" temperaturer målt på Grønlands højeste målestation.
Call to protect Australian tenants with pets
5hWith the national squeeze in rental accommodation, Flinders University researchers say it's more important than ever that the South Australian Parliament legislate to uphold the rights of tenants with pets.
Environmental RNA Reveals Heat Stress in Water Fleas
5hThe eRNA detection method could one day be used to catch early warning signs of distress in wild ecosystems.
Devialet Mania Review: Bottom-Heavy, But Powerful
5hIf you think "bass" equals "excitement," then this is for you. But the fact that this high-end French audio brand is no longer bonkers does not bode well.
How Chinese Netizens Swamped China's Internet Controls
5hThe government regained control of streets and social networks, but citizens protesting zero-Covid policies proved smartphones can help fuel mass action.
MSN Fired Its Human Journalists and Replaced Them With AI That Started Publishing Fake News About Mermaids and Bigfoot
5hEarlier this month, we reported that the Microsoft-operated news site MSN had run a clearly bogus story claiming that Claire "Grimes" Boucher had publicly called out ex-boyfriend Elon Musk on Twitter for not paying child support. The tweet the story based its claims off was an obvious fabrication, but that didn't stop the Inquisitr from publishing it, or MSN from distributing it to a much wider a
The great romance of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, in All About History 124
5hInside All About History 124: Discover how the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert reshaped the monarchies of Europe.
How Has the Rising Cost of Long-Term Health Care Affected You?
5hAs inflation rises, assisted living and home health aides are becoming more expensive. We want to hear from people who are dealing with this type of financial stress.
Kan en lille dims i stikkontakten virkelig spare 90 procent på elregningen?
5hPLUS. Firma påstår, at du kan spare op til 90 procent på elregningen ved at installere en lille hvid boks med et grønt lys i stikkontakten. Den skulle udjævne 'beskidt strøm' – men kan det nu også lade sig gøre?
If there is phosphine on Venus, there isn't much
5hIn the absence of direct observations of extraterrestrial life, scientists often focus on searching for biosignatures, chemical by-products of life, that can be detected with remote sensing. Although Mars has received the most attention in this regard, other solar system worlds with atmospheres also have been investigated.
California set for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions
5hCalifornians should brace for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions and increased calls for conservation as state water managers Thursday warned that severely reduced allocations are once again likely in 2023.
EPA regional administrator recommends killing Pebble mine, setting stage for final veto
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5hEPA Bristol Bay Alaska
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday moved to deal a major blow to the proposed Pebble mine, a large copper and gold prospect in a salmon-rich Southwest Alaska region that has been hotly contested for more than a decade.
Experts present strategies to mitigate methane emissions in dairy cattle
5hMethane mitigation has been identified as essential for addressing climate change. Intensive research in the past decade has resulted in a better understanding of factors driving enteric methane emissions in dairy cattle. Researchers recently found that dietary changes could decrease emissions with no negative effect on milk production.
Parents talk more to toddlers who talk back
5hHummus. Chewbacca. Belly button. These are just a few of the thousands of words scientists painstakingly decoded from over 2,100 hours of recorded conversations to determine if the amount of language kids hear explains why girls have bigger vocabularies early in life. It doesn't. Instead, the scientists found that caregivers just talk more to toddlers after they say their first word, which suggest
Study in mice suggests that expression of estrogen-related gene can impact post-menopausal breast cancer risk and prevention strategies
5hIn a study using a mouse model of aging that mimics breast cancer development in estrogen receptor-positive post-menopausal women, investigators have determined that over-expression, or switching on of the Esr1 gene, could lead to elevated risk of developing estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in older women.
Strep A: what are the symptoms and how can infection be treated?
5hHighly contagious bacteria behind the infection can in rare cases cause serious illnesses Six children in the UK have died after contracting strep A infection and health officials are warning parents and school staff to look out for its signs and symptoms. While most people who get it will not become extremely sick, the highly contagious bacteria that cause the infection can, in some cases, cause
Paper-mill detector put to the test in push to stamp out fake science
5hNature, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04245-8 Online integrity hub will contain tools to help publishers combat bogus research and image manipulation.
An easy way for dairy farmers to reduce their climate impact
5hAdding even a small amount of biochar—a charcoal-like material produced by burning organic matter—to a dairy's manure-composting process reduces methane emissions by 84%, a recent study by UC Merced researchers shows.
Should companies tell customers how long they'll be queuing for this holiday season?
5hCompanies should partially hide information on how long the queue is if their products are highly popular and valuable, according to research by ESMT Berlin. By partially hiding this information, the researchers say they are likely to generate more customers in the queue. However, if a product is of low-demand and of low-value, the researchers suggest that companies should avoid partially hiding t
Hubble views open cluster BSDL 2757
5hBright, blue-white stars of the open cluster BSDL 2757 pierce through the rusty-red tones of gas and dust clouds in this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image.
'Sand is like gold.' The pricey race to restore Florida beaches before the next hurricane
5hFlorida's sandy beaches aren't just beautiful and one of the biggest money-makers in the state's tourism-based economy. They're also the first line of defense against storm surge flooding during hurricanes.
Mars shines high in UK skies
5hIn the first part of December, Northern Hemisphere observers will enjoy their best view of Mars until the 2030s. The red planet will be high in U.K. skies and will appear brighter than any star.
Differences in adoption of digital payments by Generation Y versus Generation Z
5hResearch in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing looks at the difference of opinion between Generation Y and Generation Z in the adoption of digital payments. They found that people in the older group were less tolerant of risks associated with digital payment and were more prone to social environmental influences whereas those in the younger group were more concerned wi
Monitoring maritime emissions at land and sea using drones and handheld particle sensors
5hCambridge engineers have used drones, handheld particle sensors and a new modeling framework to measure, map and characterize harmful shipping emission particles at both land and sea. It is the first time that multi-characteristic particle measurements—including lung deposited surface area (LDSA), black carbon, and particle number—have been performed in this way, and it is hoped that this research
Digital storytelling can be a powerful tool for water researchers
5hStorytelling and science may, at first glance, seem like strange bedfellows. Scientists usually share their research through academic journals and books or at academic conferences.
New tools to identify non-compliant business locations created to support regulation and enforcement
5hNew tools to map the location of non-compliant businesses have been created following a report which found that hand car washes, nail bars, and other informal economy sectors are more likely to be found within specific types of neighborhoods.
This Week in Space: You Wouldn't Hack an Exoplanet…
5hMauna Kea erupts, November 30, 2022. Image: USGS Welcome back, everyone. This week, scientists announced two never-before-seen minerals found inside a 17-ton meteorite. We also found out that astronomers used the James Webb space telescope to watch clouds moving — on Titan. Meanwhile, Mauna Loa is erupting, and you can see it from space. We've also got updates from Tiangong, the International Spa
Hidden Chapel of Disemboweled Saint Found in The Old Lore of Westminster Abbey
6hA cultish room that vanished long ago.
Seed size and forest floor conditions determine tree seedling survival in extreme weather: Study
6hGlobal climate change brings increases in precipitation extremes, from severe drought to heavy rainfall events, both expected to become more prevalent through the 21st century. Powerful weather events already impact human environments, with intense fires and flooding, and greatly transform natural ecosystems.
Poisons killed beloved owls in Tampa Bay. Can their defenders save others?
6hMark Schocken took thousands of pictures of the great horned owls in Philippe Park, but he didn't often capture them eating.
Ignore those puppy-dog eyes: Feeding dogs healthy treats during the holidays
6hSome dogs enjoy the spoils of begging for food; they might even swipe something off of a plate or the table when they think no one is watching. Yet these scraps aren't always healthy for dogs and can create health issues over time.
Control Freak Is a Surprisingly Personal Video Game Memoir
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6hThe Game Awards 2022
'Gears of War' designer Cliff Bleszinski's new book is an intimate look into the life of a video game creator.
Adults living in areas with high air pollution are more likely to have multiple long-term health conditions
6hExposure to traffic related air pollution is associated with an increased likelihood of having multiple long-term physical and mental health conditions according to a new study of more than 364,000 people in England.
Purchasing loot boxes in video games associated with problem gambling risk, says study
6hGamers who buy 'loot boxes' are up to two times more likely to gamble, shows new research.
Fitness levels can be accurately predicted using wearable devices — no exercise required
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6hFitness Levels Accurately
Researchers have developed a method for measuring overall fitness accurately on wearable devices — and more robustly than current consumer smartwatches and fitness monitors — without the wearer needing to exercise.
Lost medieval chapel sheds light on royal burials at Westminster Abbey, finds new study featuring 15th-century reconstruction
6hNew evidence, helping to form a 15th-century reconstruction of part of Westminster Abbey, demonstrates how a section of the building was once the focus for the royal family's devotion to the cult of a disemboweled saint and likely contained gruesome images of his martyrdom.
Single-cell 'atlas' reveals origin of an aggressive brain tumor
6hData from a new fetal brain atlas has helped a science team discover a collection of progenitor cells that give rise to aggressive 'group 3' medulloblastomas. Findings include identifying two genes that may serve as treatment targets. Mice with these tumors lived longer when bred to express reduced activity of these genes.
Discovery involving sodium could lead to safer painkillers such as fentanyl
6hA collaboration of scientists found a novel way to render benign the worst side effects of fentanyl.
Seed size and forest floor conditions determine tree seedling survival in extreme weather: Study
6hGlobal climate change brings increases in precipitation extremes, from severe drought to heavy rainfall events, both expected to become more prevalent through the 21st century. Powerful weather events already impact human environments, with intense fires and flooding, and greatly transform natural ecosystems.
Researchers discover what causes some icicles to form with ripples
6hExperimental physicists at the University of Toronto are closer to understanding why some icicles form with ripples up and down their outsides, while others form with smooth, slick, even surfaces.
Poisons killed beloved owls in Tampa Bay. Can their defenders save others?
6hMark Schocken took thousands of pictures of the great horned owls in Philippe Park, but he didn't often capture them eating.
Ignore those puppy-dog eyes: Feeding dogs healthy treats during the holidays
6hSome dogs enjoy the spoils of begging for food; they might even swipe something off of a plate or the table when they think no one is watching. Yet these scraps aren't always healthy for dogs and can create health issues over time.
Automating the data analysis of X-ray diffraction studies on crystalline materials
6hResearchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan have automated a complex and labor-intensive process for analyzing the results of X-ray diffraction studies, which are used to determine the structure of crystalline materials. The team described the development and application of their technique in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods.
Lightweight reinforced resin composite materials using clay particles
6hAn international team of researchers, led by Dr. Umar Abdul Hanan (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)) has successfully developed a method that uses montmorillonite (clay) particles to reinforce resin composites.
The world finally has its first 'parastronaut'. Can we expect anyone to be able to go to space one day?
6hThe European Space Agency made history last week with the announcement of the first "parastronaut," 41-year-old UK citizen John McFall.
Four-day week trial confirms working less increases wellbeing and productivity
6hA group of companies that have been trialing a four-day working week have recently reported increased revenue, with fewer employees taking time off or resigning. While it's easy to understand the effects of a shorter week on worker well-being, the positive effects on company earnings and productivity may be more of a surprise—but research backs this up.
Screenshots have generated new forms of storytelling, from Twitter fan fiction to desktop film
6hScreenshots are as banal as they are ubiquitous. Nowadays, virtually all computer and digital mobile devices can generate a screenshot with a quick pair of key presses. Maybe that's why they have remained largely underappreciated as a creative practice.
A China-backed dam in Indonesia threatens a rare great ape. And that's just the tip of the iceberg
6hIn 2017, scientists described a new species of great apes—the Tapanuli orangutan. The species, found in the Batang Toru ecosystem of North Sumatara, Indonesia was listed as critically endangered soon after.
Satellites detect no real climate benefit from 10 years of forest carbon offsets in California
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6hYears California Carbon
Many of the companies promising "net-zero" emissions to protect the climate are relying on vast swaths of forests and what are known as carbon offsets to meet that goal.
Who's giving Americans spiritual care? As congregational attendance shrinks, it's often chaplains
6hWhen Americans picture a chaplain, many of them likely think of someone like Father Mulcahy, the Irish American priest who cared for Korean War soldiers in the classic TV show "M.A.S.H."
These 3 things could start to restore voters' declining faith in U.S. elections
6hThe 2022 U.S. midterm elections ran relatively smoothly and faced few consequential accusations of fraud or mismanagement. Yet many Americans don't trust this essential element of a democracy.
Ecuador seeks to protect unique Galapagos birds from flu
6hEcuador has put in place a plan to try and protect its unique wild bird species on the Galapagos islands from the H5N1 virus also rampaging through Europe and North America.
Researchers realize asymmetric electrochemical radical functionalization of alkenes and allylation
6hIn recent years, electrocatalysis has swiftly established its dominance in organic synthesis owing to its high efficiency and low contamination. However, without developed methods for controlling regio- and stereochemistry, the selectivity control proved difficult in this field.
Interactive map reveals hotels used for immigration detention in Australia
6hAustralia first introduced Alternative Places of Detention (APODs) 20 years ago. Since then, hotels—including both major chains and independent operators—have been used as places of detention, including for people who have sought asylum. Yet, there is no publicly available list of APODs in current or previous use.
Why does lightning zigzag? At last, an answer to the mystery
6hEveryone has seen lightning and marveled at its power. But despite its frequency—about 8.6 million lightning strikes occur worldwide every day—why lightning proceeds in a series of steps from the thundercloud to the earth below has remained a mystery.
James Webb telescope produces an unparalleled view of the ghostly light in galaxy clusters
6hIn clusters of galaxies there is a fraction of stars which wander off into intergalactic space because they are pulled out by huge tidal forces generated between the galaxies in the cluster. The light emitted by these stars is called the intracluster light (ICL) and is extremely faint. Its brightness is less than 1% of the brightness of the darkest sky we can observe from Earth. This is one reason
Clonal integration research enlightens bamboo forest management for giant panda habitats
6hBashania fargesii bamboo is an important dominant understory species influencing community structure and regeneration of overstory trees, and it serves as an important food source for giant panda in the Qinling Mountains. B. fargesii invades old fields via clonal rhizome growth. However, the pattern of bamboo invasion into old fields and the role of physiological integration during bamboo expansio
Astronomers explore origin of optical variability in emission-line galaxies
6hNew Chinese research suggests that optical variability in emission-line galaxies (ELGs) is likely caused by star-formation activity rather than the activity of supermassive black holes.
Discovery involving sodium could lead to safer painkillers such as fentanyl
6hA collaboration of scientists found a novel way to render benign the worst side effects of fentanyl.
Unveiling the mechanism of the metal-to-insulator transition in ruthenium phosphide suggests a new way of looking at solids
6hA group has discovered a never-before-seen form of ruthenium phosphide with an unusual configuration of atoms and electrons in its cooled state. This may resolve the puzzle of how a metal can be a conductor at high temperatures, but an insulator at lower temperatures.
A waste windfall: New process shows promise turning plastic trash into pharmaceuticals
6hResearchers have devised a method to transform post-consumer mixed plastics that wash up on beaches into a variety of valuable products.
GM's Cruise has applied to start testing its second-generation 'Origin' robo-taxis in San Francisco. The 'Origin' people-shuttles have no steering wheel, and Cruise says they will be the main vehicle used in its robo-taxi fleet.
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Scientists can now grow a human embryo from day 1 to day 13 in a petri dish. Because of the "14 day rule" they had to terminate the embryo at day 13, well guess what the 14 day rule has been abolished allowing them to go farther than 14 days. Will this lead to an artificial womb? [08/2021]
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Is it possible that nuclear defense technologies will surpass the abilities of nuclear weapons in the future, rendering them near useless?
6hSome of my friends at Northrop Grumman say that "nuke-stopping" technologies are getting pretty advanced. I'm just wondering if you believe there will be a point where we can easily stop multiple nukes at once. For example, space lasers that can shoot down 100 nukes per minute or something ridiculous of that nature. submitted by /u/Wide-Escape-5618 [link] [comments]
A China-backed dam in Indonesia threatens a rare great ape. And that's just the tip of the iceberg
6hIn 2017, scientists described a new species of great apes—the Tapanuli orangutan. The species, found in the Batang Toru ecosystem of North Sumatara, Indonesia was listed as critically endangered soon after.
Ecuador seeks to protect unique Galapagos birds from flu
6hEcuador has put in place a plan to try and protect its unique wild bird species on the Galapagos islands from the H5N1 virus also rampaging through Europe and North America.
The 3013 neurons in the brain of a fly larva have been mapped in full
6hA complete map of the neurons inside the brain of a fruit fly larva is the largest example of a whole-brain "connectome", and is a stepping stone to describing the brains of more complex animals, including mice and humans
Europe's Central Bank Warns That Bitcoin Is on Its "Last Gasp"
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6hBitcoin Europe Says
Rebound, Schmebound The European Central Bank is throwing some major shade at bitcoin even as it bounces back following the FTX collapse. In a blog post titled "Bitcoin's last stand ," published on its official European Union website, the ECB lobs a devastating takedown at the digital currency — and warns that its demise could just be getting started. As the ECB notes, bitcoin's peak value of nea
New attack could've threatened spaceflight
6hResearchers have exposed a major vulnerability in a networking technology widely used in critical infrastructures such as spacecraft, aircraft, energy generation systems, and industrial control systems. The attack goes after a network protocol and hardware system called time-triggered ethernet, or TTE, which greatly reduces costs in high-risk settings by allowing mission-critical devices (like fl
Clonal integration research enlightens bamboo forest management for giant panda habitats
6hBashania fargesii bamboo is an important dominant understory species influencing community structure and regeneration of overstory trees, and it serves as an important food source for giant panda in the Qinling Mountains. B. fargesii invades old fields via clonal rhizome growth. However, the pattern of bamboo invasion into old fields and the role of physiological integration during bamboo expansio
A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava
6hOne billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions due to discriminatory hiring practices, says social innovator and TED Fellow Ryan Gersava. With a focus on healing and disclosure, he created an online school to provide people like him with the technical skills and employment aid they need to thriv
Fruit-fly inspired robots hold steady in a gust of wind
6hNature, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04161-x Flying devices weighing only 10 milligrams could be controlled by an unconventional set of instruments.
New Year's fireworks chase wild geese high into the sky
6hNature, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04242-x Tracking data show that the birds fly farther than usual on the last evening of the year and are more likely to switch roosting spots.
Gaia Vince on how climate change will shape where people live
6hNature, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04132-2 The award-winning science writer joins us to discuss her book Nomad Century.
My battle with impostor syndrome after moving from academia to consultancy
6hNature, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04328-6 Matteo Tardelli needed mentoring in his new role after leaving academia, but soon learnt how to prioritize tasks and manage client expectations.
New chip-scale laser isolator opens new research avenues in photonics
6hLasers are transformational devices, but one technical challenge prevents them from being even more so. The light they emit can reflect back into the laser itself and destabilize or even disable it. At real-world scales, this challenge is solved by bulky devices that use magnetism to block the harmful reflections. At chip scale, however, where engineers hope lasers will one day transform computer
The Wrong Way to Look at the Past
6hAmericans are used to learning history through the stories of great men. Think of Thomas Jefferson: He drafted the Declaration of Independence; he was the first secretary of state and our third president; he even died, poetically, on the Fourth of July. Though he's frequently discussed alongside other Founding Fathers, in the public consciousness, Jefferson stands on his own, like a titan. But th
New potential target proteins for novel antibiotics discovered
7hBacteria are small but tough organisms, partly because their cells are enclosed by a protective cell wall skeleton. Professor Felipe Cava and his team at Umeå University in Sweden and collaborators at Harvard Medical School in the U.S., have discovered long-sought proteins needed to maintain the bacterial cell wall structure. These proteins represent a very promising vulnerability for many bacteri
New potential target proteins for novel antibiotics discovered
7hBacteria are small but tough organisms, partly because their cells are enclosed by a protective cell wall skeleton. Professor Felipe Cava and his team at Umeå University in Sweden and collaborators at Harvard Medical School in the U.S., have discovered long-sought proteins needed to maintain the bacterial cell wall structure. These proteins represent a very promising vulnerability for many bacteri
Researchers observe directly turbulent magnetic reconnection in solar wind
7hResearchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, under the direction of Prof. Wang Rongsheng and Prof. Lu Quanming, used data from the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission to directly observe bursty and turbulent magnetic reconnection in the solar wind. Their findings were published in Nature Astronomy.
Examining the limits of nonlocal wide-field-of-view metalenses
7hMetalenses, compact lenses made with metasurfaces, have the potential to enable thinner, lighter, cheaper, and better imaging systems for a wide range of applications where miniaturization is critical (e.g., for mobile devices, medical imaging, and augmented reality).
Systems analysis of kidney metabolism reveals unexpected links to viral protection
7hOur kidney filters 180 liters of blood every day and retains nutrients through a process called endocytosis and through active transport in the kidney cells.
What do 2022's midterm elections mean for Trump's 2024 run?
7hWhat do the 2022 midterm election results say about former president Donald Trump's 2024 election chances? The former president announced his campaign to return to the White House on November 15. The declaration came one week after a midterm election with underwhelming results for Republicans, particularly candidates with endorsements from Trump and close ties to the former president. Zachary Alb
Tesla Semi Truck Drives 500 Miles Fully Loaded
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7hMusk Tesla Semi 500 Miles
Mother Trucker Tesla released a timelapse video of one of its all-electric Semi trucks driving a 500-mile journey while carrying 82,000 pounds, the equivalent of a full load, on a single charge. It's a seriously impressive feat, suggesting the Elon Musk-led company could have a big win on its hands when the trucks hit the market. We still don't know how many trucks the company will be able to pro
An Interviewer Asked Sam Bankman-Fried If He'd Been Honest and His Answer Was Bizarre
7hAgainst the wisdom of pretty much any lawyer anywhere, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been speaking out about the spectacular demise of the crypto exchange he founded, and he's been speaking out a lot . Since the crash, in fact, he's been so active on Twitter that the first law firm that dared take his case on quit, noting his " incessant and disruptive tweeting " as their reason to jump sh
Systems analysis of kidney metabolism reveals unexpected links to viral protection
7hOur kidney filters 180 liters of blood every day and retains nutrients through a process called endocytosis and through active transport in the kidney cells.
Decades of racial disparities revealed in National Science Foundation funding patterns
7hAn investigation into National Science Foundation (NSF) data on funding rates, award types, and proposal ratings from 1996 to 2019 found pervasive racial disparities. The study, recently published in eLife by a team of researchers including University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Associate Professor Rosie Alegado, revealed that white principal investigators (PIs) are consistently funded at higher rates tha
Researchers develop a safer carrier for cancer vaccines
7hLipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines have recently emerged as a promising strategy for the prevention and treatment of cancers, as well as infectious diseases. LNPs are carriers that safely and effectively deliver nucleic acid vaccines, eliciting a strong immune response.
Study reveals T-cell coreceptors are well endowed with kinases
7hThe kinase occupancy of CD4 and CD8 coreceptors is high, according to a new study published in PNAS.
How science can do better for neurodivergent people
7hNature, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04248-5 Researchers share their experiences and suggest changes to the structure of science.
Study reveals T-cell coreceptors are well endowed with kinases
7hThe kinase occupancy of CD4 and CD8 coreceptors is high, according to a new study published in PNAS.
'Dialogue' with environment fuels cancer stem cells
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7hCancer Stem Cells
New research digs into what drives tumor growth. Researchers found that a single mutated gene in an otherwise healthy stem cell can kick off an increasingly deviant feedback loop of miscommunication between the cancerous stem cell and its surrounding tissue, fueling the development of a malignant tumor. The findings suggest that many of the mutations in cancer may simply be setting in stone a pat
Photoinduced β-fragmentation of aliphatic alcohol derivatives for forging C–C bonds
7hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35249-7 Transformations of alcohols, which are ubiquitous in chemistry and are native functionalities in many natural products and bioactive molecules, are cornerstones of organic synthesis. Here the authors describe photocatalyzed cross-couplings of activated alcohols with α-amino acids, providing a direct approach
Mongolian fossil is first known species of streamlined non-avian theropod dinosaur to walk on two legs
7hA team of researchers from Seoul National University, the University of Alberta and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences has identified the first known example of a streamlined, non-avian theropod dinosaur to walk on two legs. In their paper published in Communications Biology, the group describes where the fossil was found, its condition, and its features that were used to help identify it as a new
Dog Flu Is Back, Too
8hCanine influenza can spread quickly through shelters, kennels and day care facilities, although most dogs will recover on their own, experts said.
Mongolian fossil is first known species of streamlined non-avian theropod dinosaur to walk on two legs
8hA team of researchers from Seoul National University, the University of Alberta and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences has identified the first known example of a streamlined, non-avian theropod dinosaur to walk on two legs. In their paper published in Communications Biology, the group describes where the fossil was found, its condition, and its features that were used to help identify it as a new
Physicists Simulate a Simplified Wormhole on Google's Quantum Computer
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8hWormhole Google Quantum
Wormholes might sound like something that belongs in a Star Trek episode rather than a research paper, but scientists just simulated one on Google's Sycamore quantum computer . The result suggests these devices could be used to test out fundamental physical theories. The possibility of wormholes was first outlined in a 1935 paper by Albert Einste i n and Nathan Rosen. In broad terms, they describ
Author Correction: Temporal evolution of the Mediterranean fin whale song
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25305-z
Author Correction: The inverted U-shaped relationship between knowledge diversity of researchers and societal impact
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25513-7
Elon Musk Reveals Neuralink "N1" BCI Device And Future Technology Plans
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Recommended analytical methods for detecting 1,4-dioxane in commercial products
8hResearchers supported by the American Cleaning Institute have released recommendations concerning the detection and quantification of 1,4-dioxane in commercially available products, including household cleaners, personal care products, and cosmetics.
Microplastics could make other pollutants more harmful
8hMicroplastics—small plastic pieces less than five millimeters in length—are becoming a ubiquitous ecological contaminant. Studies suggest that on their own, these tiny bits are potentially harmful, and it's unclear what effect they could have on pollutants that latch onto them. Now, researchers reporting in Environmental Science & Technology Letters show that, when attached to microplastics, UV fi
The Internet, but for Hot People
8hThe holiday season is here, and with it the age-old question: What is the best way to invite people to my party? Facebook invitations are no longer tenable. People don't use Facebook anymore, which means they might not see your event unless you expressly tell them to go look for it there—horrible. For a big party, I like to send an email. For a small party, why not just make a calendar event and
The Blindness of 'Color-Blindness'
8hI needed to be in the room. I wanted to witness the next chapter in a story that mattered to me, one that I had even been a part of. And as a historian, I wanted to be there as it happened—I had to see and hear firsthand what I once thought was unimaginable. Affirmative action has been implemented in its various forms for well over half a century, for 75 percent of my existence, for nearly 40 per
Plasma sail spacecraft could soar like an albatross to Alpha Centauri
8hA spacecraft equipped with a "sail" made from plasma could build up speed by repeatedly crossing the boundary at the edge of the solar system, just as an albatross soars by taking advantage of regions of different wind speeds
The Math Behind Wordle Guesses
8hIn the simple game of Wordle, players have to guess a secret five-letter word in six or fewer turns based on clues about the presence and location of letters revealed by their previous guesses. While somewhat similar games have appeared in the past, everyone who plays Wordle on a particular day has to discover the same secret word, making it easy to share your attempts and discuss the game among.
Plastic pledges from top companies don't mean much
8hAlthough 72% of the top 300 companies on the Fortune Global 500 list have made some form of voluntary commitment to reduce plastic pollution, few have prioritized reducing their use of virgin plastic, research finds. That virgin plastic is the real root of the problem, according to Zoie Diana, a PhD candidate at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. Earth is awash in plastic. It l
Viral surface-inspired nanocarriers for improved oral insulin therapy
8hClinically, type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and advanced type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients require multiple daily insulin injections to maintain blood glucose levels, which may cause great pain and is an inconvenience to patients and can lead to hyperinsulinemia. In comparison, oral insulin therapy has high patient compliance.
Reliable planning tool for the emissions path to achieving the Paris temperature goal
8hResearchers have developed a new method for the successive calculation of the emission reductions that are necessary for achieving temperature targets, such as the 2°C goal.
How CO2 leads to changes in bumble bee reproduction
8hA new study reveals clues about how carbon dioxide affects bumble bee physiology, including reproduction. While a beekeeper puffing clouds of carbon dioxide into a hive to calm the insects is a familiar image to many, less is known about its other effects on bees. The researchers set out to disentangle how carbon dioxide seems to bypass diapause , a phase similar to hibernation during which bees
More efficient hybrid rice breeding achieved with female sterility technique
8hResearch led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) involving the use of a pioneering female sterility technique has led to a breakthrough in the production of hybrid rice seeds. Compared to the commonly used "three-line" male sterility technique in hybrid rice seeds production, the novel approach enhances the efficiency of hybrid rice production by eliminating rice seeds that have been produced d
Going back to basics yields a printable, transparent plastic that's highly conductive
8hIt was a simple idea—maybe even too simple to work.
More efficient hybrid rice breeding achieved with female sterility technique
8hResearch led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) involving the use of a pioneering female sterility technique has led to a breakthrough in the production of hybrid rice seeds. Compared to the commonly used "three-line" male sterility technique in hybrid rice seeds production, the novel approach enhances the efficiency of hybrid rice production by eliminating rice seeds that have been produced d
Study investigates pulsations of the millisecond pulsar PSR J1023+0038
8hEuropean astronomers have conducted X-ray and optical observations of a transitional millisecond pulsar known as PSR J1023+0038. Results of the observational campaign, published November 23 on arXiv.org, yield important insights on the origins of pulsations of this source.
Så anpassar växter sitt lignin för att klara klimatförändringar
8hEn studie visar att växter använder sig av enzymer för att göra kemiska finjusteringar i ligninet, som finns i cellerna. Det gör att de kan växa och behålla vätskebalansen. Kunskapen kan bli viktig för att anpassa växter till klimatförändringarna. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Premorbid beta blockade in sepsis is associated with a lower risk of a lactate concentration above the lactate threshold, a retrospective cohort study
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25253-8
Implementation of portable head CT imaging in patients with severe acute brain injury in a French ICU: a prospective before–after design pilot study
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25263-6
It's the End of Trending
9hSpotify Wrapped memes, Twitter hashtags, YouTube's best-of list. Do social media trends still have anything vital to say?
Why the World Fell for FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
9hDespite ample reasons to be skeptical of cryptocurrency schemes, the notion of the eccentric genius accomplishing extraordinary things was irresistible.
AI Reveals the Most Human Parts of Writing
9hWhen do writers want help finding inspiration? And when do they want full control? Computers could expose the true future of the medium.
Pandemic appears to have aged teen brains
9hPandemic-related stressors have physically altered adolescents' brains, making their brain structures appear several years older than the brains of comparable peers before the pandemic, research suggests. The study appears in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science . In 2020 alone, reports of anxiety and depression in adults rose by more than 25% compared to previous years. The new
Near-critical spreading of droplets
9hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35047-1 Tanner's law describes the spreading dynamics of droplets made of Newtonian viscous fluids. Here, the authors demonstrate that this law remains valid for phase-separated binary liquids close to their critical point, and thus for all the associated universality class.
Astronomers Spot Black Hole Devouring Star on the Other Side of the Universe
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9hFebruary Black Hole Earth
Astronomers scanning the farthest reaches of space earlier this year spotted something unusual: a powerful signal that lit up in X-ray, optical, and radio bands. The team, from MIT and the University of Birmingham, dubbed the phenomenon AT 2022cmc. They've since published a paper showing that AT 2022cmc is a supermassive black hole that has just started a "hyper-feeding frenzy" as it tears apart
Howling naked on the Moon
9hNature, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04189-z One last roll of the dice.
Daily briefing: In praise of fundamental research in biology
9hNature, Published online: 01 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04326-8 Resist the temptation to push for quick returns on basic biology research, implores a Nature editorial. Plus, ants make milk to feed their young and a beak fossil upends the bird evolutionary tree.
Daily briefing: Mauna Loa's eruption disrupts famed climate measurement
9hNature, Published online: 30 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04243-w The eruption of a volcano in Hawaii has disrupted the Keeling curve, a key climate record. Plus, two new minerals have been discovered in a meteorite and an ancient skull could be a million-year-old Homo erectus.
What the Respect for Marriage Act does and doesn't do
9hThe United States Senate passed landmark legislation this week enshrining protections for same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law in a bipartisan vote. The Senate action marks a major hurdle for the legislation , which President Biden has said he will sign into law pending a vote in the House of Representatives. Leonore F. Carpenter , a Rutgers Law School professor who has served as an
Trapping powder quickly removes all microplastics from water
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9hMicroplastics Water
A cheap powder can help treat wastewater by rapidly absorbing microscopic bits of plastic pollution – and because it is also magnetic, both can then be removed with magnets
The Download: circumventing China's firewall, and using AI to invent new drugs
9hThis is today's edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. How Twitter's "Teacher Li" became the central hub of China protest information As protests against rigid covid control measures in China engulfed social media in the past week, one Twitter account has emerged as the central source of information: @李老师不是你老师 ("T
Ants Can Produce Milk for Their Young (and Old)
9hA nutritious fluid secreted by pupating ants helps to feed the rest of the colony and could play a part in the evolution of social structures
Elevate Cellular Assays with Microplate Readers
9hScientists combine microplate readers and cell-based assays for high throughput and reduced variability across a variety of applications.
Ants Can Produce Milk for Their Young (and Old)
9hA nutritious fluid secreted by pupating ants helps to feed the rest of the colony and could play a part in the evolution of social structures
Evolution Is Not a Straight Line
10hYesterday I wrote about the fact that technological development is not a straight line, with superior technology replacing older technology. That sometimes happens, but so do many other patterns of change. Often competing technologies have a suite of relative strengths and weaknesses, and its hard to predict which one will prevail. Also, competing technologies may exist side-by-side for long peri
Author Correction: Optomechanically-induced transparency in parity-time-symmetric microresonators
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25159-5
Ditch Your USB-A Dongle and Embrace the USB-C Life
10hThe old port is dead to me. Connect your peripherals to all your devices with the more universal connector.
Photo-induced stress relaxation in reconfigurable disulfide-crosslinked supramolecular films visualized by dynamic wrinkling
10hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35271-9 The mechanics of reconfigurable supramolecular polymer networks are governed by their dynamic crosslinking chemistry and the resulting stress relaxations. Here, the authors use reversible wrinkling patterns to visualize localized stress relaxations, due to molecular network rearrangements.
Ancient Sawfish Help to Illuminate Our Teeth's Scaly Origins
10hWeird new evidence on tooth evolution tips the scales even more toward scales
Nvidia-Powered 'Smart Tractors' Enable Autonomous Farming
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10hMonarch Nvidia AI Electric
(Photo: Monarch Tractor) Farming is heading in an entirely new direction if Nvidia and a new California startup have anything to say about it. Monarch Tractor, a company based just east of Silicon Valley, has built autonomous electric tractors using Nvidia's artificial intelligence platform. The first of its shipments are rolling out to California farms and vineyards this week. MK-V, Monarch's fl
AC approves subsidised rooftop solar power plants on residential buildings across J&K
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Is Web 3 legit? Please read below. What are the use cases of a blockchain and can we be truly "decentralized?"
10hI am 19 years old, currently just thinking alone at night, and I had the question if blockchain is the future of "Web 3?" I am currently reading Edward Snowden's' book, "Permanent Record," and he describes how Google, Amazon, Facebook (Meta), etc are all selling our personal information to government agencies such as the CIA and NSA. My question is, if the government has this kind of control, and
Colossal 'planet killer' asteroid sparked mega-tsunami on Mars, and now we know where it landed
10hPlanetary scientists have pinpointed the likely location of a massive asteroid impact that triggered an enormous tsunami on the Red Planet around 3.4 billion years ago.
PODCAST Vi jagter mørklagte skibe i Østersøen
10hUgens Transformator står til søs. DTU er i gang med at opbygge et 'forbryderalbum' over skibe, der er kendt for at slukke deres AIS-transponder ligesom de to mørklagte skibe, der blev observeret i Østersøen, kort før Nord Stream 2 blev sprængt.
Give People a Right to Claim Their Innocence
10hAdnan Syed spent more than two decades in prison before a judge, in September, vacated his murder conviction. The next month, the state's attorney for Baltimore City told journalists that Syed had been "wrongly convicted" and dropped charges against him. Justice moved slowly in his case: Only recently did an investigation uncover that prosecutors in his trial might have failed to hand over releva
China's Blank-Paper Protests Are Only a Beginning
10hThe A4 Revolution that erupted in China in the past week is not really a revolution at all, not yet at least. The term revolution implies a sustained movement aimed at overthrowing the Chinese Communist Party. At this stage, the A4 Revolution—named after the size of the printer paper held up at vigils throughout the country—is a series of scattered, spontaneous protests against the brutality and
The Most Consequential First Amendment Case This Term
10hOn Monday the Supreme Court is going to hear oral arguments in what may well be the most consequential First Amendment case of the term. It will be cast as a culture-war case, as a fight between LGBTQ rights and free speech, but it's not truly that. It's something else, something far more significant. The case is called 303 Creative v. Elenis , and the precise issue in the case is simple: "whethe
The Prospect of Prison Time Spoils Far-Right Fantasies
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10hOath Keepers Capitol
Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the far-right Oath Keepers, faces a prison sentence for doing something on January 6, 2021, that he didn't specifically plan on doing. Along with a co-defendant, Kelly Meggs, Rhodes was found guilty this week of seditious conspiracy for the Oath Keepers' efforts to stop the peaceful transfer of power and keep President Donald Trump in the White House. Rhodes, who fou
Madagaskars växter och djur är akut hotade
10hMadagaskar har en enorm biologisk mångfald med många helt unika arter. Men det rika livet på ön är hotat och hjälp behövs, enligt forskare. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Regionshospitalet Randers ansætter ny cheflæge for Kvindesygdomme og Fødsler
11hIsa Niemann tiltrådte 1. december som cheflæge for Kvindesygdomme og Fødsler på Regionshospitalet Randers.
Victrola's Portable Record Player Brings the Party Anywhere
11hYou, too, can be the cool vinyl nerd at your next shindig. Now go sit next to the guy with the guitar.
A Proactive Way to Detect Cancer at Its Earliest Stages
11hMedtech firm Earli is working on a way to make tumors announce themselves as they appear—and even provide directions to where they are in the body.
Definition of the estrogen negative feedback pathway controlling the GnRH pulse generator in female mice
11hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35243-z Estrogen secreted by the ovary controls how the brain drives pulsatile reproductive hormone secretion. The authors show that in mice, estrogen receptor alpha within a specific population of hypothalamic kisspeptin neurons is the principal pathway through which estrogen brings about this classic negative feed
Enkle digitale greb kan spare tid i sundhedsvæsenet
11hDer er flere gode eksempler på, at når vi skaber digitale brugerflader, der er enkle, logiske og ligetil for sundhedspersonalet, så anvendes de digitale redskaber mere og bedre.
Ancient Sawfish Help to Illuminate Our Teeth's Scaly Origins
11hWeird new evidence on tooth evolution tips the scales even more toward scales
Massive eruption from icy volcanic comet detected in solar system
11hAstronomers observed a major eruption from a volcanic comet flying through the solar system, likely spewing more than 1 million tons of debris into space.
Att förstatliga den svenska sjukvården kan ta många år
11hRegeringen och Sverigedemokraterna vill utreda om det går att förstatliga vården. Men en sådan förändring kan ta många år. Och att politiker vill omdana vården åt något håll är inget nytt. Det finns flera exempel bara från de senaste årtiondena. Det är som en historiskt svängande pendel, säger en forskare. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
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The GOP Can't Hide From Extremism
11hThe role of extremist white nationalists in the GOP may be approaching an inflection point. The backlash against former President Donald Trump's meeting with Nick Fuentes, an avowed racist, anti-Semite, and Christian nationalist, has compelled more Republican officeholders than at any point since the Charlottesville riot in 2017 to publicly condemn those extremist views. Yet few GOP officials hav
It-fejl gør intetanende chauffør til spøgelsesbilist på Storebæltsbroen
11hPLUS. En softwarefejl fik Storebæltsbroens mobile autoværn til at lukke en bilist ind den forkerte vejbane.
Paper about "sexual intent" of women wearing red retracted seven years after sleuths raised concerns
12hA psychologist whose controversial publications on human behavior have attracted scrutiny for their implausible workload and impossible statistics has lost a third paper – seven years after sleuths first began questioning it. The 2012 article, "Color and Women Attractiveness: When Red Clothed Women Are Perceived to Have More Intense Sexual Intent," was published in the … Continue reading
We're in Denial About the True Cost of a Twitter Implosion
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12hMusk One Twitter
Elon Musk's platform may be hell, but it's also where huge amounts of reputational and social wealth are invested. All of that is in peril.
Sustaining self-restraint until the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tokyo
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25489-4
Developing erythromycin resistance gene by heavy metals, Pb, Zn, and Co, in aquatic ecosystems
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25272-5
Aging and the detection of moving objects defined by common fate
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25456-z
Phosphonic acid tagged carbon quantum dots encapsulated in SBA-15 as a novel catalyst for the preparation of N-heterocycles with pyrazolo, barbituric acid and indole moieties
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24553-3 Phosphonic acid tagged carbon quantum dots encapsulated in SBA-15 as a novel catalyst for the preparation of N -heterocycles with pyrazolo, barbituric acid and indole moieties
Long-term residential sunlight exposure associated with cognitive function among adults residing in Finland
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25336-6
Correlation analysis of flow parameters in the olfactory cleft and olfactory function
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25282-3
The maize Ga1-s allele confers protection against ga1 pollen in popcorn and dent corn
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25261-8
Ozone modified hypothalamic signaling enhancing thermogenesis in the TDP-43A315T transgenic model of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25033-4 Ozone modified hypothalamic signaling enhancing thermogenesis in the TDP-43 A315T transgenic model of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Reconfigurable neuromorphic memristor network for ultralow-power smart textile electronics
12hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35160-1 Neuromorphic computing memristors are attractive to construct low-power- consumption electronic textiles. Here, authors report an ultralow-power textile memristor network of Ag/MoS2/HfAlOx/carbon nanotube with reconfigurable characteristics and firing energy consumption of 1.9 fJ/spike.
Nuclear localization of mitochondrial TCA cycle enzymes modulates pluripotency via histone acetylation
12hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35199-0 Cellular metabolism is important in pluripotency and cell fate regulation. Here, authors observe chromatin remodeling followed by TCA enzyme translocation from the mitochondria to the nucleus, demonstrating pluripotency regulation by mitochondria to nucleus retrograde signaling.
PFAS: Ingeniøren har taget prøver af fyrrenåle og brombær nær forbrændingsanlæg
12hPLUS. PFAS spreder sig fra affaldsforbrændingsanlæg, indikerer undersøgelser fra udlandet. Her i Danmark peger nyere undersøgelser, herunder Ingeniørens, på det modsatte.
Cheflæge: Sårede ukrainske soldater er langt dårligere end forventet
12hAlvorligt tilskadekomne ukrainske soldater fra krigen i Ukraine trækker lige nu store veksler på både ressourcer og personale på Aarhus Universitetshospital. Svære skader og multiresistente bakterier vanskeliggør behandlingen, lyder det fra cheflæge Sten Larsen. Og det betyder aflyste operationer for afdelingens øvrige patienter.
Greta Thunberg on climate solutions, and more: Books in brief
12hNature, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04236-9 Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
SDDC igangsætter storstilet genetisk kortlægning af personer med mistænkt type 2-diabetes
12hForskere fra Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen er gået i gang med at indsamle de første blodprøver fra personer med mistænkt type 2-diabetes. Blodprøverne skal være med til at kortlægge, hvor mange med en diagnose med type 2-diabetes der egentlig har en helt anden diabetesvariant, som slet ikke kan behandles.
Your microbiome ages as you do—and that's a problem
12hThis article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review's weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . We're all crawling with bugs. Our bodies are home to plenty of distinct ecosystems that are home to microbes, fungi, and other organisms. They are crucial to our well-being. Shifts in the microbiome have been linked to a whole host of diseases. Look after
Prior exposure to B. pertussis shapes the mucosal antibody response to acellular pertussis booster vaccination
12hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35165-w Bordetella pertussis (Bp), the causative agent of pertussis, continues to circulate and it's not well understood how (sub)clinical infections shape immune memory to Bp and vaccination. Here, using a mutant Bp strain lacking antigens of the acellular pertussis vaccine, the authors show how prior exposure to B
What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in history
13hThe U.S. is enduring its worst poultry health disaster, with some 52.7 million birds dead. Unlike another recent outbreaks, this one has lasted through the summer — and it's still going strong. (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Ny vicedirektør skal styrke innovation og erhvervssamarbejdet
13hKøbenhavns Universitet ansætter Andreas Blohm Graversen som ny vicedirektør for innovation…
Cobra-kabel ramt af nedbrud på anden uge: Stadig ingen strøm mellem Danmark og Holland
13hPLUS. De første dages nedbrud, anslår Energinet, kostede de danske elforbrugere omkring syv millioner kroner i døgnet.
Overvægt i barndommen øger risiko for kronisk nyresygdom og kræft
13hTo danske studier viser, at når børn har overvægt gennem barndommen, øger det deres risiko for i voksenlivet at udvikle kronisk nyresygdom og en gruppe kræftformer relateret til svær overvægt. Sammenhængen er desuden uafhængig af en diagnose med type 2-diabetes, viser forskningen.
How Twitter's "Teacher Li" became the central hub of China protest information
13hAs protests against rigid covid control measures in China engulfed social media in the past week, one Twitter account has emerged as the central source of information: @李老师不是你老师 ("Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher"). People everywhere in China have sent protest footage and real-time updates to the account through private messages, and it has posted them on their behalf—taking care to keep the source
Luktförlust och andfåddhet hos många även efter mild covid-19
13hDet blir allt tydligare att även mild covid-19 kan ge postcovid-besvär. Vanligast är förlust av lukt eller smak, följt av andfåddhet och symtom från bröstkorgen, enligt en studie av drygt 10 000 anställda i Västra Götalandsregionen. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Lost and found: twitchers delight at sweet song of the black-browed babbler
14hSince the bird was 'rediscovered' by accident in Borneo in 2020, ornithologists have returned to study the melodious species last documented more than 170 years ago For more than 170 years, and despite its name, scientists and birdwatchers heard no babbling, chirping, tweeting or any other sounds from the black-browed babbler. The bird was long assumed to be extinct, until an accidental discovery
'Citizen rewilders' invited to buy shares in Scottish Highlands projects
14hFirm restoring nature on two estates hopes to give ordinary investors 5% annual return over 10 years Ordinary people are being invited to invest in projects to rewild the Scottish Highlands by a company that is restoring nature on two estates and seeking to expand its rewilding portfolio. "Citizen rewilders" can invest a minimum of £50 and up to £200,000 in £10 shares in Highlands Rewilding, whic
New analysis approach could help boost sensitivity of large telescopes
14hSome of the largest and most sophisticated telescopes ever made are under construction at the Simons Observatory in Northern Chile. They are designed to measure cosmic microwave background—electromagnetic radiation left over from the formation of the universe—with unprecedented sensitivity. In a new study, researchers detail an analysis method that could improve these telescopes by evaluating thei
Book Review: An Unflinching Critique of the Eugenics Movement
14hIn "Control," geneticist Adam Rutherford grapples with the millennia-long history of engineered attempts to perfect humanity — and how that checkered past ought to shape current science. "Eugenics is a busted flush, a pseudoscience that cannot deliver on its promise," Rutherford writes.
Peru slaughters more than 37,000 poultry after bird flu outbreak
14hPeruvian authorities have culled at least 37,000 birds on a chicken farm due to bird flu, officials said Thursday.
US-European differences on climate law persist
14hPresident Joe Biden on Thursday tried to allay concerns raised by French President Emmanuel Macron about a clean energy law that benefits electric vehicles and other products made in North America. But the U.S. and Europe remain divided over the landmark law.
Peru slaughters more than 37,000 poultry after bird flu outbreak
14hPeruvian authorities have culled at least 37,000 birds on a chicken farm due to bird flu, officials said Thursday.
US company turns air pollution into fuel, bottles and dresses
14hAt LanzaTech's lab in the Chicago suburbs, a beige liquid bubbles away in dozens of glass vats.
Lagoon dries up as drought grips Peru's southern Andes
14hFrom her home under the baking sun of Peru's southern Andes, Vilma Huamaní can see the small Cconchaccota lagoon, the axis of her community's life. It has been a source of trout, fun for children eager to swim, beauty as flamingos flew from over the mountains and water for thirsty sheep.
Hawaii eruption brings tourism boon during slow season
14hThe spectacle of incandescent lava spewing from Hawaii's Mauna Loa has drawn thousands of visitors and is turning into a tourism boon for this Big Island town near the world's largest volcano.
Did Lockdowns Cause Cancer?
14hAttempts to rewrite pandemic history must be resisted. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Dynamic spatiotemporal determinants modulate GPCR:G protein coupling selectivity and promiscuity
15hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34055-5 G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) can couple to different Gα protein subfamilies either selectively or promiscuously. Here, the authors use computational approach to show that selectivity determinants are at the periphery of the GPCR—G protein interface and that promiscuous GPCRs more frequently sample the
A bioinspired flexible neuromuscular system based thermal-annealing-free perovskite with passivation
15hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35092-w Designing efficient brain-inspired electronics remains a challenge. Here, Liu et al. develop a flexible perovskite-based artificial synapse with low energy consumption and fast response frequency and realize an artificial neuromuscular system with muscular-fatigue warning.
#ClimateScam: denialism claims flooding Twitter have scientists worried
15hMany researchers are fleeing the platform, unnerved by the surge in climate misinformation since Musk's chaotic takeover Twitter has proved a cherished forum for climate scientists to share research, as well as for activists seeking to rally action to halt oil pipelines or decry politicians' failure to cut pollution. But many are now fleeing Twitter due to a surge in climate misinformation, spam
The corporate backlash against net zero
16hEmerging market stocks and bonds staged a rebound on a dollar sell-off
Reference panel guided topological structure annotation of Hi-C data
16hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35231-3 Predicting topological structures from Hi-C data provides insight into comprehending gene expression and regulation. Here, the authors present RefHiC, an attention-based deep learning framework that leverages a reference panel of Hi-C datasets to assist topological structure annotation from a given study sam
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Schneider Shorts 2.12.2022 – Public Apologies
17hSchneider Shorts 2.12.2022 – Stanford president's fake science suddenly in the news, curcumin cheater in Michigan makes lab members apologise, Indian lab's science proven reliable despite fake data, with lazy russian papermillers, a Japanese astronaut caught on research fraud, musical genes discovered, and the real papermill heroes established by The BMJ.
Photos of the Week: Camel Mill, Monkey Festival, Krampus Run
17hA velociraptor model in Malta, flood damage in Saudi Arabia, a Christmas-tree lighting in Denmark, a new volcanic eruption in Hawaii, protests against Chinese authorities in Hong Kong, scenes from the World Cup in Qatar, ongoing power outages in Ukraine, ski jumping in Finland, and much more
RM of BTS Is Embracing the Silence
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17hBTS RM Indigo Wild Flower
O ne year ago today , the leader of the world's biggest pop group stood beneath bright lights and told more than 50,000 fans about his fears. Kim Namjoon, better known by his stage name RM, had guided his fellow BTS members through the vagaries of early-pandemic life —a canceled world tour, delayed music releases and life plans, illness. In an emotional speech during a Los Angeles concert last De
Synergistic passivation and stepped-dimensional perovskite analogs enable high-efficiency near-infrared light-emitting diodes
17hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35218-0 Defect-assisted nonradiative recombination and carrier aggregation at the interface hinder the potential of perovskites as emitter for light-emitting diodes. Here, Fang et al. achieve an external quantum efficiency of 24.1% by combining multidimensional perovskite with cascade conduction bands.
New paper: A toolkit for understanding and addressing climate scepticism
17hThis is a quick summary about the newly published paper " A toolkit for understanding and addressing climate scepticism " by Matthew J. Hornsey and Stephan Lewandowsky. It leverages a thread tweeted by Stephan Lewandowsky shortly after publication as well as a mention in Doug Bostrom's and Marc Kodack's New Research Week #47 The Abstract Despite over 50 years of messaging about the reality of hum
Structural insights into mechanism and specificity of the plant protein O-fucosyltransferase SPINDLY
18hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35234-0 Arabidopsis SPINDLY (SPY) is a nucleocytoplasmic protein O-fucosyltransferase. Here, the authors present a crystal structure of Arabidopsis SPY/GDP complex, reveal SPY's substrate recognition and enzyme mechanism, and provide insights into the glycan donor substrate selection in GT41 proteins.
A dish-like molecular architecture for dynamic ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence through reversible guest accommodation
18hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35155-y Developing dynamic organic ultralong roomtemperature phosphorescence (URTP) remains challenging due to the difficulty in manipulating aggregate structures. Herein, the authors report a dish-like molecular architecture featuring guest responsive dynamic URTP.
2. December | Dagens låge er åben | Ingeniørens Julekalender 2022
18hDeltag i Ingeniørens Julequiz om årets tech-historier og vind flotte præmier!
Mauna Loa eruption provides unique research opportunity for volcanologists
18hWorld's largest active volcano erupts after nearly four decades
Podd: Hjälp jag gnisslar tänder!
18hNästan alla gnisslar tänder i perioder av sitt liv, och oftast finns sömnproblem och stress i bakgrunden. I den här podden berättar Birgitta Häggman Henrikson, professor i odontologi, vid Malmö universitet om hur bruxism fungerar, både när man sover och är vaken hårt, både under dag- och nattid.
As Officials Ease Covid Restrictions, China Faces New Pandemic Risks
18hHuge swaths of the nation's elderly remain vulnerable, scientists say, and a surge in deaths and hospitalizations may be inevitable.
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Engineers Propose an Ambitious Plan to Bury Excess Carbon at The Bottom of The Ocean
18hWhat lies beneath.
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Vaccine prompts HIV antibodies in 97 per cent of people in small study
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Tættere på fuld plade: mRNA-vaccine rammer plet på alle influenzaer i mus
18hPLUS. Dansk vaccinedesigner er både imponeret og forbeholden overfor resultater fra amerikanske forskere.
Total enzymatic synthesis of cis-α-irone from a simple carbon source
19hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35232-2 Retrosynthetic pathway design using promiscuous enzymes can provide a solution to the biosynthetic production of natural products. Here, the authors design a pathway for the production of cis-α-irone with a promiscuous methyltransferase using structure-guided enzyme engineering strategies.
Turing patterns with high-resolution formed without chemical reaction in thin-film solution of organic semiconductors
19hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35162-z Regular patterns can form spontaneously in chemical reaction-diffusion systems under non-equilibrium conditions as proposed by Alan Turing. Here, the authors generate regular patterns in uphill-diffusion solution systems without a chemical reaction process through in-situ and ex-situ observations.
Conserved structures of neural activity in sensorimotor cortex of freely moving rats allow cross-subject decoding
20hNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35115-6 Conservation of the neural code across subjects is crucial for training brain-computer interfaces. Through alignment of neural manifolds, the authors show cross-subject generalization in the decoding of unconstrained behavior from sensorimotor cortex.
Muscle wasting severity linked to type, size and location of tumor in mice
20hAbout 80% of people with cancer suffer from significant muscle wasting, or loss of muscle tissue, and 30% of these patients die from this condition. New research in mice finds that the severity of muscle wasting is related to the type, size and location of the tumor.
To save nature, focus on populations, not species
20hHuman-released greenhouse gasses are causing the world to warm, and with that warming comes increasing stress for many of the planet's plants and animals. That stress is so great that many scientists believe we are currently in the midst of the 'sixth extinction,' when entire species are disappearing up to 10,000 times faster than before the industrial era. However, scientists have been uncertain
Changing the color of quantum light on an integrated chip
20hRecently, researchers have developed an integrated electro-optic modulator that can efficiently change the frequency and bandwidth of single photons. The device could be used for more advanced quantum computing and quantum networks.
Fungi in sink drains act as 'reservoirs for mold'
20hSinks and P-traps are home to a surprising number of fungal organisms.
Researchers solve 20-year-old optical light mystery
20hIt was believed that it was impossible to differentiate the enantiomers of a chiral molecule using helical light beams — until now that is. Researchers have now developed a new chiroptical technique to differentiate the two non-superimposable mirror images of a chiral molecule. Its efficiency can even be scaled and controlled by using linear polarized helical light beams.
Green tea extract may harm liver in people with certain genetic variations
20hA new analysis showed that early signs of liver damage from high-dose green tea extract were somewhat predicted by one variation in a genotype and strongly predicted by another variation.
Two novel hydrogen production catalysts based on mineral gel and 'crystalline-amorphous' dual-phase nano-aluminium alloy
20hClean hydrogen energy is a good alternative to fossil fuels and is critical for achieving carbon neutrality. Researchers around the world are looking for ways to enhance the efficiency and lower the cost of hydrogen production, particularly by improving the catalysts involved. Recently, a research team developed a new, ultra-stable hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalyst, which is based
Researchers solve 20-year-old optical light mystery
20hIt was believed that it was impossible to differentiate the enantiomers of a chiral molecule using helical light beams — until now that is. Researchers have now developed a new chiroptical technique to differentiate the two non-superimposable mirror images of a chiral molecule. Its efficiency can even be scaled and controlled by using linear polarized helical light beams.
When FMD hits a family, abdominal aortic aneurysms may too
20hA new study finds a shared complex genetic architecture that explains why when one family member develops fibromuscular dysplasia, the risk of a male member of that family developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm is significantly higher. Researchers say the findings also support that screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in male relatives of patients with FMD may be useful, along with currently e
Down syndrome research should look at the whole cell not just the extra chromosome, scientists say
20hResearch on understanding the effect of extra chromosomes for conditions like Down syndrome typically involves examining what genes play a role in the symptoms of these conditions. However, researchers propose a new way of looking at these conditions, suggesting that when an extra chromosome is present, the impact on the cell depends less on which chromosome is duplicated and more on the presence
The Neuroethics of Consciousness and Cognition in Clinical Contexts
20hThis is an introduction to neuroethics of consciousness with specific focus on disorders of consciousness, considering both fundamental and practical issues. Neuroethical reflections on consciousness and cognition in clinical contexts is followed by a presentation on how to diagnose patients with disorders of consciousness. About the presenters Michele Farisco is a neuroethics researcher at the C
Introduction to RRI in the Human Brain Project and EBRAINS
20hWhat type of world do you want to live in and how can science better enable this? Starting off with the Rome Declaration definition of RRI, Professor of Critical Research in Technology and Ethics Director of the Human Brian Project Bernd Stahl presents the concept of Responsible Research and Innovation and how it can enable better science and innovation. This video describes RRI and explains why
Human Brain Project's Capacity Development Plan & Other RRI Resources
20hIn this video George Ogoh, Research Fellow at De Montfort University and task lead for Ethics coordination and communication in Work Package 9 of the Human Brain Project, presents the Responsible Research and Innovation capacity development programme developed for the Human Brain Project and EBRAINS by members of the Ethics and Society team. The training programme has been developed for all EBRAI
Neuroethics in the Human Brain Project and EBRAINS
20hThis video provides an introduction to neuroethics, combining reflection on its history and conceptual development, with particular focus on how the discipline has been defined and practiced within the Human Brain Project. The presentation offers an essential introduction to the discipline, as well as analysis and justification of its relevance to EBRAINS. The presentation aims to increase EBRAIN
Ghana's Grudge Match
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21hGhana Uruguay World Cup
This is an edition of The Great Game, a newsletter about the 2022 World Cup—and how soccer explains the world. Sign up here. When Ghana meets Uruguay on Friday, the Black Stars will be out for redemption—or vengeance, depending on how you look at it. Twelve years ago in South Africa, Ghana were on the verge of becoming the first African team to make it to the semifinals of a World Cup, the first
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Nature in Focus | Great Bird Migrations
21hThe days are getting colder and shorter, but if you look up, you can catch a glimpse of 4 billion birds migrating south for the winter. Nature photographer Ian Shive takes us to his favorite spots in New Mexico and Texas to witness these incredible bird migrations. #discovery #discoveryplus #greatbirdmigrations Subscribe to Discovery: http://bit.ly/SubscribeDiscovery Follow Us on TikTok: https://
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Scientists create 'baby' wormhole as sci-fi moves closer to fact
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We looked at 1,200 sophisticated models for the planet's future. These choices are our best hope to avoid a high overshoot of 1.5 degrees C (2.7F)
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Biotech labs are using AI inspired by DALL-E to invent new drugs
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A company's nuclear fusion rockets could help us escape the Solar System in our lifetime – The space firm has already built the most powerful electric propulsion engine in Europe.
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Musk says brain chip to begin human trials soon – and plans to get one himself
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Why Did the Oath Keepers Do It?
22hThis is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here . What did the Oath Keepers and other militia groups really think they would achieve by attacking American democracy and losing everything? I suspect they wanted only one thing: to escape the boredom of
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Immune T cell defense is coping with COVID-19 variants of concern — for now
23hImmune T cells are continuing to target the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, although mutations are making some T cells less effective, according to new research.
Long COVID patients and those with other illnesses experience similar, negative lingering effects during the pandemic
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23hBMI Long Covid Years
Long COVID patients can experience many of the same lingering negative effects on their physical, mental, and social well-being as those experienced by people who become ill with other, non-COVID illnesses. Researchers found that 40 percent of the COVID-positive and 54 percent of the COVID-negative group reported moderate-to-severe residual symptoms three months after enrolling in the study.
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine offers long-term protection against severe disease
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23hCovid 19 Protection
A newly published follow-up study has found that the Moderna mRNA vaccine and a protein-based vaccine candidate containing an adjuvant, a substance that enhances immune responses, still provide protection against lung disease in rhesus macaques one year after they had been vaccinated as infants.
A Brain Parasite Is Making Wolves Into Pack Leaders, Scientists Say
1dParasitic Relationship It seems that grey wolves are yet more victims of the strange and poorly-understood toxoplasma gondii parasite — but in their case, the effects of this brain worm seem to be driving the wolves toward leadership roles. A new study in the journal Communications Biology details how an analysis of 27 years of data found that grey wolves in Yellowstone National Park that were in
Scientists say land is being created at one of two sites on Louisiana's coast
1dSupporters of the large-scale Mississippi River sediment diversions currently being planned by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority got a boost to their case recently when Louisiana State University (LSU) College of the Coast & Environment scientists published an analysis of two existing freshwater diversions on the state's coastline, one of which shows a significant amount o
First faecal transplant treatment approved for use in the US
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1dFDA Rebyota Fecal US
A faecal-transplant therapy called Rebyota has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. A single dose can prevent a type of recurrent infection in the gut
New clues about how carbon dioxide affects bumble bee reproduction
1dWhile a beekeeper puffing clouds of carbon dioxide into a hive to calm the insects is a familiar image to many, less is known about its other effects on bees. A recent study revealed clues about how the chemical compound affects bee physiology, including reproduction.
This COVID Winter Will Be Different
1dDecember is here and with it comes the third winter of the pandemic. With holiday travel and indoor family gatherings, the season has brought tragic spikes in COVID cases the past two years. Are we in for more of the same, or will this winter be different? The Atlantic deputy editor Paul Bisceglio talks with the staff writer Katherine Wu about what to expect. Will a new variant accelerate infecti
How can sex education training videos be more inclusive?
1dSexuality education often fails LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit with the + indicating other identities not listed) students, few of whom report ever receiving inclusive education at school. Yet sexuality education classrooms have the potential to be safe, affirming, and inclusive spaces if educators receive training to develop inclusion skills.
US urban green infrastructure planning must transform to achieve equity, claims new analysis
1dAcross the U.S., cities have embraced green infrastructure as a way to mitigate flooding, excessive heat, extreme weather, and other urban hazards. Can greening efforts also address social injustices and inequality?
Nature-based farming-subsidies scheme given green light
1dA post-Brexit green subsidy scheme is going ahead – but there is no clarity on what farmers will be paid.
As temperatures rise, low marsh emits more carbon gas than high marsh
1dSalt marshes are a well-known carbon sink and can aid in carbon sequestration efforts. But they are also dynamic ecosystems that change with the seasons and tides.
Changing the color of quantum light on an integrated chip
1dOptical photons are ideal carriers of quantum information. But to work together in a quantum computer or network, they need to have the same color—or frequency—and bandwidth. Changing a photon's frequency requires altering its energy, which is particularly challenging on integrated photonic chips.
New research papers shed light on evaluating company values and alleviating tensions in corporate environments
1dNow more than ever, companies are called upon to address societal issues around poverty, sustainability, and racism. Organizations do this in a number of ways, including making their values and their mission more transparent as well as hiring CSR professionals—like sustainability officers, diversity leaders, and corporate philanthropists—to lead the way.
The future of work: How can employers engage employees?
1dWith unemployment rates throughout the United States near 50-year lows, American companies have reported difficulties in hiring and retaining employees.
Study discovers microbial communities shift while a coral 'sleeps' through the winter
1dAs winter approaches, many species of animals—from bears and squirrels to parasitic wasps and a few lucky humans—hunker down for some needed rest. The northern star coral (Astrangia poculata) also enters a hibernating state of dormancy, or quiescence, during this time. But what happens to its microbiome while it's sleeping?
Growing startups should worry about rising 'diversity debt,' say researchers
1dStartups should pay attention to gender diversity from the get-go. UvA Economics and Business researchers Dr. Yuval Engel and Dr. Tanja Hentschel, together with colleagues in the US, conducted research about why women are underrepresented among startup employees. They discovered a self-reinforcing pattern of what they refer to as 'diversity debt."
Study discovers microbial communities shift while a coral 'sleeps' through the winter
1dAs winter approaches, many species of animals—from bears and squirrels to parasitic wasps and a few lucky humans—hunker down for some needed rest. The northern star coral (Astrangia poculata) also enters a hibernating state of dormancy, or quiescence, during this time. But what happens to its microbiome while it's sleeping?
A man went to the doctor about a cough. It turns out, he had a 6-inch mass in his chest.
1dDoctors reported a case of a man who developed a cough due to a large mass in his chest.
Another Crypto Exchange Is Laying Off 1,100 Employees
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1dKraken Crypto Winter 30%
Powell Problems The so-called "crypto winter" has claimed even more victims. Kraken, one the the cryptosphere's largest exchanges, just announced a major round of layoffs. "Today we're announcing one of the hardest decisions at Kraken to date," Kraken CEO Jesse Powell, a noted scumbag who's still the organization's CEO despite using racial slurs with employees and writing in a company Slack chann
Twitter Competitor Shuts Down App When It Turns Out Hackers Can Read Users' Private Messages
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1dTwitter Hive Shuts
As users are desperate to find a new alternative to Twitter, which has been sucked into a morass of endless chaos by its new owner Elon Musk, developers working on Twitter competitors are starting to buckle under the pressure. As TechCrunch reports , Twitter alternative Hive Social has had to pull all of its servers offline in light of serious security vulnerabilities, after an estimated two mill
The FDA considers easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men
1dThe Food and Drug Administration is likely to propose easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men.
New analysis of cellular 'vehicles' drives a deeper understanding of ALS, Alzheimer's
1dScientists have taken a key step toward better understanding neurodegenerative diseases by using a suite of biophysical techniques to learn more about a motor protein whose malfunction is associated with many disorders.
Biodiversity unbalanced as ice-free Antarctic areas grow
1dA study into the impact of global warming on the biodiversity of the Antarctic has identified how predicted expansion of ice-free areas will impact native animals and plants, paving the way for the invasion of non-native species in Antarctica.
Automated chemical reaction prediction: Now in stereo
1dAutomated reaction path search method predicts accurate stereochemistry of pericyclic reactions using only target molecule structure.
New visual scale offers simple measure to help identify job burnout
1dExisting methods of identifying job burnout are lengthy and sometimes proprietary, but new research offers a faster and easier way.
Recently Discovered Virus Family Infects a Human Oral Amoeba
1dRedondoviruses, which have been associated with cases of periodontitis and other diseases, turn out to live inside the amoeba Entamoeba gingivalis.
Primary series and original booster provide protection against Omicron infection
1dmRNA COVID-19 vaccines are less effective against Omicron infections than other variants. A study suggests that the additional protection offered by the initial booster shot may be reduced among people with a previous COVID-19 infection.
Patients may be at higher risk of overdose when opioid therapy for pain is discontinued
1dOpioid-related overdose is now a leading cause of accidental death in the United States and Canada. A study suggests discontinuing prescribed opioids was associated with increased overdose risk.
Flowers show their true colors
1dA plant common to Japan, Causonis japonica, is the first to show a newly discovered trait. Its flowers can change color depending on the stage of its maturation cycle, and then change back to its original color. Although many flowers have been shown to change color depending on their maturation phase, Causonis japonica is the only known example of bidirectional color change. The pigments involved
Finding the answers hidden in our antibodies
1dAn innovative protocol called PepSeq is changing the way researchers test for contagious diseases — and this knowledge should change the way humanity responds to future pandemics. Researchers just published a comprehensive study about PepSeq that lays out the process, the tool and how to interpret the results, with the goal of more, better and faster information for the next outbreak.
Five precepts of Buddhism may be linked to lower depression risk
1dA new study suggests that people with high levels of neuroticism and stress may be at greater risk for depressive symptoms, but those links could be buffered for people who observe the five precepts of Buddhism — a fundamental system of ethics for the religion's followers.
Microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea are floating homes for bacteria
1dAlmost 200 species of bacteria colonize microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea, including one that causes food poisoning in humans, according to a new study.
The mind behind the Rubik's Cube celebrates a lasting puzzle
1dIf you've ever had trouble solving a Rubik's Cube, a good piece of advice is to break it down into steps. It's worth a shot: That advice is from the man who invented it.
Spain pledges 350M euros to save Doñana wetlands
1dSpain's government pledged to invest 350 million euros ($368 million) in the country's Doñana wetlands, a UNESCO world heritage site that ecologists say is dying due to the misuse of water and climate change.
Oh rats! New York seeks 'bloodthirsty' rodent czar
1dIf you are "somewhat bloodthirsty" and willing to consider "wholesale slaughter" of vermin then you might be the ideal candidate to become New York City's new rat czar.
Biology students expose exotic amphibians in the dunes
1dDuring the spring of 2021, a group of eight biology students from Leiden set out into the dunes in search of amphibians. Using DNA, they determined the geographic origin of the animals. And guess what? In many cases they discovered exotic populations of animals that do not naturally belong in The Netherlands. Today they publish their striking results as four scientific articles in the journal Amph
Project seeks to learn how to grow super mushrooms, with termites as teachers
1dTermites have cultivated and eaten them for 30 million years. This incredible mushroom has more protein than chicken, soy and corn, but has yet to be grown by humans. By imitating termites, scientists at the University of Copenhagen will investigate whether these mushrooms can become a sustainable food source for humans.
Study: To save nature, focus on populations, not species
1dHuman-released greenhouse gases are causing the world to warm, and with that warming comes increasing stress for many of the planet's plants and animals. That stress is so great that many scientists believe we are currently in the midst of the "sixth extinction," as entire species are disappearing up to 10,000 times faster than before the industrial era. However, scientists have been uncertain whi
U.S. Embassies Face Growing Risk from Climate Change, Government Watchdog Says
1dA total of 32 U.S. embassies, including some of the most strategic, ranked in the highest category for climate disaster risk, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office
Integrated platform promises to accelerate drug discovery process
1dMany successful drugs have their origins in natural sources such as plants, fungi, and bacteria, but screening natural products to identify potential drugs remains a difficult undertaking. A new approach using molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and bioinformatics to integrate information from different screening platforms addresses some of the biggest challenges in natural products drug disc
Lava from Hawaii volcano slows its approach to key highway
1dRivers of glowing lava oozing from the world's largest volcano shouldn't be able to reach the main highway linking the east and west coasts of Hawaii's Big Island for at least a week, an official said Thursday.
Oh rats! New York seeks 'bloodthirsty' rodent czar
1dIf you are "somewhat bloodthirsty" and willing to consider "wholesale slaughter" of vermin then you might be the ideal candidate to become New York City's new rat czar.
Webb and Keck telescopes team up to track clouds on Saturn's moon Titan
1dOn the morning of Saturday, Nov. 5, an international team of planetary scientists woke up with great delight to the first Webb images of Saturn's largest moon, Titan. Here, Principal Investigator Conor Nixon and others on the Guaranteed Time Observation (GTO) program 1251 team using Webb to investigate Titan's atmosphere and climate describe their initial reactions to seeing the data.
Biology students expose exotic amphibians in the dunes
1dDuring the spring of 2021, a group of eight biology students from Leiden set out into the dunes in search of amphibians. Using DNA, they determined the geographic origin of the animals. And guess what? In many cases they discovered exotic populations of animals that do not naturally belong in The Netherlands. Today they publish their striking results as four scientific articles in the journal Amph
Project seeks to learn how to grow super mushrooms, with termites as teachers
1dTermites have cultivated and eaten them for 30 million years. This incredible mushroom has more protein than chicken, soy and corn, but has yet to be grown by humans. By imitating termites, scientists at the University of Copenhagen will investigate whether these mushrooms can become a sustainable food source for humans.
Study: To save nature, focus on populations, not species
1dHuman-released greenhouse gases are causing the world to warm, and with that warming comes increasing stress for many of the planet's plants and animals. That stress is so great that many scientists believe we are currently in the midst of the "sixth extinction," as entire species are disappearing up to 10,000 times faster than before the industrial era. However, scientists have been uncertain whi
Experts present strategies to mitigate methane emissions in dairy cattle
1dMethane mitigation has been identified as essential for addressing climate change. Intensive research in the past decade has resulted in a better understanding of factors driving enteric methane emissions in dairy cattle.
Experts present strategies to mitigate methane emissions in dairy cattle
1dMethane mitigation has been identified as essential for addressing climate change. Intensive research in the past decade has resulted in a better understanding of factors driving enteric methane emissions in dairy cattle.
Those Headlines About Scientists Building a Wormhole Are Total Nonsense, People
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Some fun but esoteric physics news broke this week: that researchers had simulated two black holes using a quantum computer, and managed to send a message between them, as if the virtual system was a tiny wormhole . The research, as detailed in a new paper published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, was picked up by major new outlets — but in a serious failing of science literacy, they jumped t
Where did Omicron come from?
1dFirst discovered a year ago in South Africa, the SARS-CoV-2 variant later dubbed 'Omicron' spread across the globe at incredible speed. It is still unclear exactly how, when and where this virus originated. A new study shows that Omicron's predecessors existed on the African continent long before cases were first identified, suggesting that Omicron emerged gradually over several months in differen
Managers exhibiting bias based on race, gender, disability and sexual orientation
1dA study that examined bias in the workplace has found that those in management positions demonstrate explicit and implicit bias toward others from marginalized groups and often express more implicit bias than people who are not in management.
Old-growth trees more drought tolerant than younger ones, providing a buffer against climate change
1dA new analysis of more than 20,000 trees on five continents shows that old-growth trees are more drought tolerant than younger trees in the forest canopy and may be better able to withstand future climate extremes. The findings highlight the importance of preserving the world's remaining old-growth forests, which are biodiversity strongholds that store vast amounts of planet-warming carbon, accord
Early life experiences can have long-lasting impact on genes
1dEarly life experiences can impact the activity of our genes much later on and even affect longevity, finds a new study in fruit flies.
Positively charged nanomaterials treat obesity anywhere you want
1dResearchers invent new method to treat obesity by using cationic nanomaterials that can target specific areas of fat and inhibit the unhealthy storage of enlarged fat cells.
Integrated platform promises to accelerate drug discovery process
1dMany successful drugs have their origins in natural sources such as plants, fungi, and bacteria, but screening natural products to identify potential drugs remains a difficult undertaking. A new approach using molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and bioinformatics to integrate information from different screening platforms addresses some of the biggest challenges in natural products drug disc
JWST has taken pictures of clouds on Saturn's moon Titan
1dThe James Webb Space Telescope and the Keck Observatory in Hawaii have watched clouds changing shape in the sky of Titan, Saturn's largest moon, which could help us understand its weird atmosphere
Positively charged nanomaterials treat obesity anywhere you want
1dResearchers invent new method to treat obesity by using cationic nanomaterials that can target specific areas of fat and inhibit the unhealthy storage of enlarged fat cells.
Simulated driving program reduces crash risk for teens with ADHD in small study
1dA program that combines computer-based and driving simulator training may reduce the proportion of crashes and near crashes among teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a small study. Teens who took the training, which aims to reduce the number of long glances away from the roadway, had a nearly 40% lower risk for crash or near crash, compared to a similar group w
New carbon nanotube-based foam promises superior protection against concussions
1dA lightweight, ultra-shock-absorbing foam made from carbon nanotubes is so good at absorbing and dissipating the energy of an impact, it could vastly improve helmets and prevent concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
Prenatal wellness classes cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later
1dA low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new study finds.
New carbon nanotube-based foam promises superior protection against concussions
1dA lightweight, ultra-shock-absorbing foam made from carbon nanotubes is so good at absorbing and dissipating the energy of an impact, it could vastly improve helmets and prevent concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
So far, Poland has seen fewer Ukrainian refugees with HIV than expected
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Novel research in AI to drive advancements in previously human-specific tasks, maths and biology, featured in Cutting-edge AI: November digest
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What Happens When Everyone Realises We Can Live Much Longer? We May Find Out As Soon As 2025
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JAXA, The Japanese Space Agency, has launched a tiny 14kg spacecraft from the Orion spacecraft in lunar orbit. Using 1.5kg of water steam as propellant, it will travel to the Earth-Moon Lagrange point (EML2) to make tests on its suitability for a human crewed deep spaceport.
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Scientists use quantum computing to create glass that cuts the need for AC by a third
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Heralded Alzheimer's Drug Works, but Safety Concerns Loom
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Eisai and Biogen share clinical trial data confirming that lecanemab slows mental decline amid reports of potentially related deaths
Why Mauna Loa and Other Hawaiian Volcanoes Are Different from Most
1dThe magma that is fueling the first eruption of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano in nearly 40 years is less likely to cause explosive effusions than magma at other volcanoes
Elon Musk's Neuralink Expects to Install Brain Chip in Humans in 6 Months
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(Credit: Neuralink) Elon Musk took a short break from tweeting yesterday to host another Neuralink "Show and Tell" event. At the last one in 2021, Neuralink revealed it had implanted its brain-computer interface chip in the brains of monkeys, giving them the ability to control a game of pong just by thinking . In the latest update, Neuralink discussed improvements to the design, and Musk claimed
Death Valley's Ubehebe Crater reveals volcanic hazard areas are underestimated
1dWhen magma bubbles up toward Earth's surface and meets groundwater, steam pressure builds, sometimes bursting into eruptions that spew currents of hot ash, potentially burning and asphyxiating people and burying nearby cities. Take, for example, similar ash currents that formed during the eruptions at Mount Vesuvius, which were responsible for many of the fatalities in the city of Pompeii around 7
Black Hole In "Hyper-Feeding Frenzy" Chews Through Stars and Shoots Its Leftovers Towards Earth
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1dFebruary Black Hole Earth
Cosmic Combine Using the Very Large Telescope (VLT), scientists have witnessed a black hole more than 8.5 billion light years away gorging on a star — the farthest distance at which astronomers have ever observed such an event. In fact, they were only able to spot the grisly feeding in visible light because leftovers of the kill were ejected via a jet that happened to be pointed right at Earth, l
The World Cup of Microsoft Excel
1dA few weeks ago, you very likely missed what were very likely the most thrilling moments in the history of Microsoft Excel. Allow me to set the scene: The semifinal of the Excel World Championship was streaming live on YouTube and ESPN3. Defending champion Andrew Ngai had steamrolled his previous three opponents, but he now trailed the unseeded newcomer Brittany Deaton 316–390—not an insignifican
News at a glance | Science
1dHomeScienceVol. 378, No. 6623News at a glanceBack To Vol. 378, No. 6623 Full accessIn BriefSCI COMMUN Share on News at a glanceScience1 Dec 2022Vol 378, Issue 6623pp. 932-933DOI: 10.1126/science.adg0517 PREVIOUS ARTICLEScience urgencies for BrazilPreviousNEXT ARTICLEIndictment of monkey importers could disrupt U.S. researchNext ContentsCountries vote for sustainable shark fishingIn a first for…
Plants can adapt their lignin using 'chemically encoding' enzymes to face climate change, study finds
1dA new study shows how plants "encode" specific chemistries of their lignin to grow tall amid climate changes: Each plant cell uses different combinations of the enzymes LACCASEs to create specific lignin chemistries. These results can be used both in agriculture and in forestry for selecting plants with the best chemistry to resist climate challenges.
Shame or hope? How should we feel about climate change?
1dIs it OK to enjoy warmer summers, given they are caused by climate change? Should we feel shame when we fly? Is anxiety an overreaction, or a rational response to the current climate crisis? There is widespread disagreement about how we should feel regarding climate change. In a new award-winning article, two researchers at the Institute for Futures Studies (IFFS), Stockholm help us sort out our c
Plants can adapt their lignin using 'chemically encoding' enzymes to face climate change, study finds
1dA new study shows how plants "encode" specific chemistries of their lignin to grow tall amid climate changes: Each plant cell uses different combinations of the enzymes LACCASEs to create specific lignin chemistries. These results can be used both in agriculture and in forestry for selecting plants with the best chemistry to resist climate challenges.
Vaccine prompts HIV antibodies in 97 per cent of people in small study
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An experimental HIV vaccine led to antibodies against the virus in 35 out of 36 volunteers, but whether this offers protection against the infection is unclear
DeepMind AI uses deception to beat human players in war game Stratego
1dAn AI has learned to deceive human opponents in the war-themed board game Stratego, which involves imperfect information and a huge number of possible game scenarios
Yellowstone supervolcano contains twice as much melted rock as thought
1dThere is more melted rock under Yellowstone Caldera – a volcano in Wyoming – than was previously estimated, but that doesn't change the likelihood of an eruption
Political geography key to assessing economic costs of invasive pests on islands
1dScientists assessing the economic cost of invasive species on islands have shown that political geography plays an important role, affecting the extent of socio-economic costs.
Yellowstone Supervolcano Contains More Magma, New Study Finds
1dThe extra magma doesn't mean it's more likely to erupt, scientists say. In fact, the better measurement helps them to understand its future.
Madagascar's extraordinary biodiversity: Evolution, distribution, and use | Science
1dA review explains that Madagascar's biodiversity is the product of complex processes that produced remarkable life-forms, many remaining undocumented.
Vaccination induces HIV broadly neutralizing antibody precursors in humans | Science
1dResults from a phase 1 clinical trial for a broadly neutralizing antibody germline-targeting HIV vaccine in humans are reported.
Monitoring of cell-cell communication and contact history in mammals | Science
1dAn intercellular genetic technology monitors cell-cell contact and traces cell contact histories by permanently marking contact between cells.
News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China's 'Friedmann'
1dThe latest in science and policy
Mastering the game of Stratego with model-free multiagent reinforcement learning | Science
1dReinforcement learning achieves human expert–level performance in the large-scale imperfect information board game Stratego.
Active DNA demethylation promotes cell fate specification and the DNA damage response | Science
1dActive DNA demethylation contributes to enhancer activation, lineage specification, and neurotoxicity during chemotherapy.
Exceptional fracture toughness of CrCoNi-based medium- and high-entropy alloys at 20 kelvin | Science
1dCrCoNi-based alloys have very high fracture toughness at 20 kelvin.
Phosphoenolpyruvate reallocation links nitrogen fixation rates to root nodule energy state | Science
1dCellular energy status regulates the physiology of nitrogen-fixing nodules in soybeans.
Observing the quantum topology of light | Science
1dA superconducting-based circuit allows the coherent control of topological states of quantized light.
Biological invasions in China's coastal zone | Science
1dOver the past few decades, China's coastal zone has been subject to extensive land reclamation. As of 2014, approximately 65% of all coastlines in China were affected by the expansion of farmlands, salt pans, aquaculture ponds, roads, and buildings (1), resulting in disrupted ecosystem services, ecological security, and sustainability (2–4). About a decade ago, the Chinese government began address
Combatting national research restrictions | Science
1dIn her Science Insider piece "Indonesia bans five foreign scientists, shelves conservation data" (7 October, https://scim.ag/up), D. Rochmyaningsih describes how the Indonesian government is suppressing conservation scientists, research, and data in pursuit of economic development. Other governments have also restricted domestic and international research on politically sensitive topics, sometimes
Guizhou snub-nosed monkey in peril | Science
1dHomeScienceVol. 378, No. 6623Guizhou snub-nosed monkey in perilBack To Vol. 378, No. 6623 Full accessLetter Share on Guizhou snub-nosed monkey in perilTao Ju and Xianghong Dong [email protected]Authors Info & AffiliationsScience1 Dec 2022Vol 378, Issue 6623p. 956DOI: 10.1126/science.adf3707 PREVIOUS ARTICLEMeet the HuxleysPreviousNEXT ARTICLECombatting national research restrictionsNext Conten…
Meet the Huxleys | Science
1dA historian traces the scientific family's complicated lives and influential legacies
Religion in space | Science
1dA sense of divine entitlement pervades private space colonization efforts
Legal reform to enhance global text and data mining research | Science
1dOutdated copyright laws around the world hinder research
Triggering rare HIV antibodies by vaccination | Science
1dClinical trial shows that an HIV vaccine can elicit rare antibodies, but there is more to do
Active DNA demethylation damages DNA | Science
1dActive DNA demethylation maintains enhancer activity in nonproliferating cells but can damage DNA
Getting tougher in the ultracold | Science
1dCertain alloys show exceptional toughness in a liquid helium environment
What lies beneath Yellowstone? | Science
1dThere is more magma than previously recognized, but it may not be eruptible
What set Siberia ablaze? | Science
1dShifting air currents and early snowmelt drove extreme Arctic fires from 2019 to 2021
Science urgencies for Brazil | Science
1dLast month in Egypt at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Brazil's president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed his pledge to make Brazil a global leader in addressing climate change and deforestation. However, when Lula takes the reins …
New look at ancient jaw fossil rewrites bird evolution
1dSpecimen flips evolutionary order of two key groups
Vaccines are in short supply amid global cholera surge
1dClimate change and pandemic may be fueling outbreaks
'GRExit' gains momentum as Ph.D. programs drop exam requirement
1dScience investigation reveals significant drop in U.S. programs requiring GRE scores from applicants
Europe pledges to launch Mars rover delayed by war
1dExoMars rover to arrive in 2030 after replacing Russian launcher and lander
Indictment of monkey importers could disrupt U.S. drug and vaccine research
1dAlleged Cambodian smuggling ring poses dangers to wild cynomolgus macaques and the lab studies they're used in
CRISPR is so popular even viruses may use it
1dThousands of viruses appear to have stolen the gene-cutting mechanism from bacteria
Beneficial green tea extract may cause liver damage
1dLong-term use of a high-dose green tea extract may protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, but may also create liver damage in some people. A new study points to two genetic variants that predict who may be at risk. "Learning to predict who will suffer liver damage is potentially important because there's growing evidence that high-dose green tea extract may
Political geography key to assessing economic costs of invasive pests on islands
1dScientists assessing the economic cost of invasive species on islands have shown that political geography plays an important role, affecting the extent of socio-economic costs.
New research prompts urgent call to protect Madagascar's unique biodiversity before it's too late
1dIn two new papers published today, December 1, in Science, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and partners from 50 global organizations have undertaken a major review of Madagascar's extraordinary biodiversity. Bringing together the most up to date resources and using cutting-edge techniques to predict conservation status, the team evaluated the threats facing terrestrial and freshwat
Study finds well-known enzyme also performs quality control of membrane proteins
1dAn interdisciplinary team of scientists from Cologne, Heidelberg and Munich have discovered a new function of a well-known enzyme. The signal peptidase complex in the endoplasmic reticulum cleaves faulty membrane proteins to initiate their degradation.
Should we build a nature reserve on Mars?
1dThere are 8 billion of us now. The UN says when the population peaks around the year 2100, there'll be 11 billion human souls. Our population growth is colliding with the natural world on a greater scale than ever, and we're losing between 200 and 2,000 species each year, according to the World Wildlife Federation.
Underwater footage reveals sharks' flexible feeding skills
1dUnderwater cameras have revealed the impressive range of skills nurse sharks use when feeding.
Can the three-dimensional organization of the T cell genome regulate (auto)immunity?
1dThe research team of Associate Professor Charalampos G. Spilianakis, an affiliated Professor at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of FORTH, has been working on determining whether the three-dimensional organization of the T cell genome can regulate (auto)immunity.
New research prompts urgent call to protect Madagascar's unique biodiversity before it's too late
1dIn two new papers published today, December 1, in Science, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and partners from 50 global organizations have undertaken a major review of Madagascar's extraordinary biodiversity. Bringing together the most up to date resources and using cutting-edge techniques to predict conservation status, the team evaluated the threats facing terrestrial and freshwat
Study finds well-known enzyme also performs quality control of membrane proteins
1dAn interdisciplinary team of scientists from Cologne, Heidelberg and Munich have discovered a new function of a well-known enzyme. The signal peptidase complex in the endoplasmic reticulum cleaves faulty membrane proteins to initiate their degradation.
Underwater footage reveals sharks' flexible feeding skills
1dUnderwater cameras have revealed the impressive range of skills nurse sharks use when feeding.
Can the three-dimensional organization of the T cell genome regulate (auto)immunity?
1dThe research team of Associate Professor Charalampos G. Spilianakis, an affiliated Professor at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of FORTH, has been working on determining whether the three-dimensional organization of the T cell genome can regulate (auto)immunity.
Fungi in sink drains act as 'reservoirs for mold'
1dSinks and P-traps are home to a surprising number of fungal organisms, according to research from the University of Reading.
Epigenetics May Remember Ancestors' Mutations
1dParents' mutations, even if they're not inherited by offspring, could affect subsequent generations through changes to epigenetic marks, a study finds.
The Most Overhyped Space Movie
1dAs the outer-space correspondent at The Atlantic , I spend a lot of time looking beyond Earth's atmosphere. I've watched footage of a helicopter flying on Mars. I've watched a livestream of NASA smashing a spacecraft into an asteroid on purpose. I've seen people blast off on rockets with my own eyes. But I have never seen 2001: A Space Odyssey . This is an enormous oversight , apparently. The 196
Christine McVie's Most Miraculous Song
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1dChristine McVie FM
The popular image of Fleetwood Mac is of the band as an unstable molecule, its parts best understood by their place in an ever-changing swirl of connections. The group's long saga includes marriages and divorces and affairs, departures and firings and returns. Bustling with rumbling blues, painterly folk, and hippie pop, its songs are pleasant blurs from afar, and cathedral-ceiling complex up clo
Gift-Giving Is About the Buyer, Not the Receiver
1dGrowing up, Stephanie Michael's brother longed for a six-foot-tall K'nex Ferris-wheel set. At the time, however, the 8,550-piece toy exceeded their family's budget. For his 30th birthday a few years ago, Michael, a geriatric social worker in Philadelphia, rallied her relatives to pool their funds and purchase the gift. The gesture moved her brother to tears. "It was that one big special present f
Scientists elucidate how DREADD technology highjacks neuronal activity
1dScientists have solved the high-resolution, complex structures of drug-like compounds bound to designer brain cell receptors, paving the way for the creation of next-generation chemogenetic tools.
US warns Beijing it cannot control Covid-19 without western jabs
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1dChina Beijing Zero Covid
Joe Biden's coronavirus tsar says Chinese vaccines are 'not as good' as alternatives
Scientists elucidate how DREADD technology highjacks neuronal activity
1dScientists have solved the high-resolution, complex structures of drug-like compounds bound to designer brain cell receptors, paving the way for the creation of next-generation chemogenetic tools.
Biotech labs are using AI inspired by DALL-E to invent new drugs
1dThe explosion in text-to-image AI models like OpenAI's DALL-E 2 —programs trained to generate pictures of almost anything you ask for—has sent ripples through the creative industries, from fashion to filmmaking, by providing weird and wonderful images on demand. The same technology behind these programs is also making a splash in biotech labs, which are increasingly using this type of generative
Image: Pillars of Creation (NIRCam and MIRI composite image)
1dBy combining images of the iconic Pillars of Creation from two cameras aboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, the Universe has been framed in its infrared glory. Webb's near-infrared image was fused with its mid-infrared image, setting this star-forming region ablaze with new details.
Fungi in sink drains act as 'reservoirs for mold'
1dSinks and P-traps are home to a surprising number of fungal organisms, according to research from the University of Reading.
New research highlights challenges of teaching sex education in New Zealand
1dUniversity of Canterbury-led research has shown teachers experience significant barriers teaching Relationship and Sexuality Education, including lack of time and the subject not being prioritized in New Zealand schools.
High-resolution modeling of aviation emissions reveals which airline routes in Norway pollute the most
1dNorwegian greenhouse gas emissions from air traffic are more than twice as high as the worldwide average.
The Guardian view on Alzheimer's drugs: a working therapy would be a breakthrough | Editorial
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1dLecanemab Alzheimer
The search for a cure for dementia continues, but scientific advance in treatment is a landmark moment Finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is the holy grail of medical research. The incurable malady is – along with other dementias – the leading cause of death in the UK. Until now, no therapy had emerged that could even slow its lethal brain shrinkage, let alo
Defective LED Streetlights Are Turning the Night Purple
1dMood Lights As cities around the world ditch old school sodium-vapor streetlights, they're quickly replacing them with modern LEDs . They're supposed to be cheaper and longer-lasting than their predecessors, but at least one of those claims isn't exactly panning out as intended. A new story from Insider details how many of these LED lights used in cities across the world , though mostly in North
Elon Musk Reportedly Slashed the Team That Fights Child Sexual Abuse on Twitter
1dLast week, Twitter CEO Elon Musk took to his recently purchased social media platform to declare that "removing child exploitation" from Twitter was the restructuring site's "priority #1." That's a great goal to have — but unfortunately, Musk's actions reportedly aren't aligning with his words. Bloomberg reports that Twitter's formerly 20 person team responsible for preventing child sexual exploi
A new method for detecting indirect corporate emissions
1dAs part of its climate change mitigation strategy, the EU is preparing a new directive to regulate corporate sustainability reporting. Meanwhile, the Norwegian government has determined that all companies in the state portfolio now have a duty to report annually on their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions.
With a small network of satellites around Mars, rovers could navigate autonomously
1dWhen it comes to "on the ground" exploration of Mars, rovers make pretty good advance scouts. From Pathfinder to Perseverance, we've watched as these semi-autonomous robots do what human explorers want to do in the future. Now, engineers are studying ways to expand rover exploration on Mars. One thing they're thinking about: communication satellite constellations for Mars surface navigation.
Pit bull attacks in South Africa—a historian sheds light on the issues
1dPit bulls have been in the news in South Africa after a series of deadly attacks on humans by the dogs. There have been revenge attacks on the dogs and politicians have called for their ban—tapping into a history of dogs being used by their white owners to intimidate and attack black South Africans. A racist incident then made the news when a dog lover responded with fury to the call for a ban.
BlueWalker 3, an enormous and bright communications satellite, is genuinely alarming astronomers
1dThe night sky is a shared wilderness. On a dark night, away from the city lights, you can see the stars in the same way as your ancestors did centuries ago. You can see the Milky Way and the constellations associated with stories of mythical hunters, sisters and journeys.
'You have to beg for help': How the Australian welfare system pressures people to perform vulnerability
1dPeople who rely on welfare payments to survive are often required to repeatedly tell stories of their personal hardships.
Opinion: COP27 failed, so why continue with these UN climate summits?
1dClimate change is an existential threat to human civilization and planetary ecosystems. Yet despite 27 UN Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings that have taken place so far, the international community has been unable to ward off imminent disaster.
Discovery of a novel quantum state analogous to water that won't freeze
1dWater that simply will not freeze, no matter how cold it gets—a research group involving the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has discovered a quantum state that could be described in this way.
202 Shark Week episodes found to be filled with junk science, misinformation and white male 'experts' named Mike
1dThe Discovery Channel's annual Shark Week is the longest-running cable television series in history, filling screens with sharky content every summer since 1988. It causes one of the largest temporary increases in U.S. viewers' attention to any science or conservation topic.
Nanotech strategy shows promise for treating autoimmune disease
1dScientists at Scripps Research have reported success in initial tests of a new, nanotech-based strategy against autoimmune diseases.
What's a polycule? An expert on polyamory explains
1dWith the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, the media shined a spotlight on the personal lives of founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his inner circle.
Sci-fi books for young readers often omit children of color from the future
1dWhile visiting an elementary school library in 2016 to count the fantasy books for a graduate class on fantasy literature, I noticed there were hardly any science fiction books for readers under 12. This discovery prompted me to spend the next five years researching the shortage of science fiction books for children in this age group.
Particle physics in a humble glass chip: How quantum optics illuminates the nature of the quark
1dScientists from the University of Rostock, Germany were able to recreate fundamental physical properties from the realm of elementary particle physics in a photonic system. The results are published in Nature Physics.
Pit bull attacks in South Africa—a historian sheds light on the issues
1dPit bulls have been in the news in South Africa after a series of deadly attacks on humans by the dogs. There have been revenge attacks on the dogs and politicians have called for their ban—tapping into a history of dogs being used by their white owners to intimidate and attack black South Africans. A racist incident then made the news when a dog lover responded with fury to the call for a ban.
202 Shark Week episodes found to be filled with junk science, misinformation and white male 'experts' named Mike
1dThe Discovery Channel's annual Shark Week is the longest-running cable television series in history, filling screens with sharky content every summer since 1988. It causes one of the largest temporary increases in U.S. viewers' attention to any science or conservation topic.
Closed Cell Processing Systems for Cell Therapy Workflows
1dClosed systems increase cell therapy manufacturing process efficiency.
Nytårskrudt er hård kost for trækfugle: De flygter og vender aldrig tilbage
1dPLUS. Gæs med GPS-sendere i halsbåndet har vist en gruppe forskere, at fyrværkeri skræmmer trækfugle væk fra deres danske hvilesteder.
Black Twitter's expected demise would make it harder to publicize police brutality and discuss racism
1dBefore the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile and Sandra Bland were propelled into the media spotlight, their names were Twitter #hashtags.
2022 Space Telescope Advent Calendar
1dIt's time once more for one of my favorite holiday traditions: the 15th annual Space Telescope Advent Calendar—this year featuring images from both NASA's Hubble telescope and its brand-new James Webb Space Telescope. Every day until Sunday, December 25, this page will present a new, incredible image of our universe from one of these two telescopes. Be sure to come back every day until Christmas,
Mark Zuckerberg Tries to Explain Why the Metaverse Is Great, Gets Attack of the Hiccups Instead
1dHic-What? While trying to explain the pros of the metaverse in an interview that took place within said metaverse, Meta-formerly-Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg ran into a few hiccups — literally. In an interview with the New York Times , both Zuckerberg's real self and his virtual avatar struggled against hiccups as he explained to Andrew Ross Sorkin, the founder of the paper's DealBook newsletter
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