NASA's Artemis I Mission Aces Lunar Flyby
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Corals found to be beneficial in saving other corals
2hUnder the right living arrangement, disease-resistant corals can help "rescue" corals that are more vulnerable to disease, found a study from the University of California, Davis, that monitored a disease outbreak at a coral nursery in Little Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Quick-closing valve allows fish to rapidly regulate the water in their cells
5hRegulating the fluid balance in cells is vital in all living things. When insufficient water is being transported via the cell membrane, cells can use their aquaporins—also known as water channels—that open and close to remedy this. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg recently identified a water channel in a fish with what appears to be a unique quick-closing valve. Ultimately, this discov
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A closer look at the dynamics of the p-Laplacian Allen–Cahn equation
8minIn the past few decades, the use of phase field-modeling equations for mathematical modeling has progressed. Phase separation has been studied extensively in thermodynamics and materials engineering, but the biological field has also begun to take an interest in this phenomenon.
Genetic 'hitchhikers' can be directed using CRISPR
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The Theater World Has Never Understood Lorraine Hansberry
22minIf you remember A Raisin in the Sun as a play about a family that decides to buy a house, you might be surprised that the author thought its crucial line was about African decolonization. Lorraine Hansberry's favorite character wasn't Lena Younger, the stalwart widow who wants to use her husband's life-insurance payment to move her family out of a cramped apartment on Chicago's South Side. Nor wa
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Study analyzes dust transport in the upper levels of the atmosphere over the last two glacial cycles
30minDust from the dry Puna Plateau in northwestern Argentina was an important source of iron for the nutrient-deficient South Pacific in the last two glacial cycles—especially at the beginning of these cycles. This was the key finding of a study presented in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal by a team of researchers led by geochemist Dr. Torben Struve from the University of O
Building green energy facilities may produce substantial carbon emissions, says study
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1,700-year-old spider monkey remains point to earliest evidence of primate captivity, translocation and gift diplomacy
30minThe complete skeletal remains of a spider monkey—seen as an exotic curiosity in pre-Hispanic Mexico—gives researchers new evidence regarding social-political ties between two ancient powerhouses: Teotihuacán and Maya Indigenous rulers.
Left ventricular T1-mapping in diastole versus systole in patients with mitral regurgitation
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New gene therapy restores night vision of people with inherited eye disorder
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Observation of mechanical bound states in the continuum in an optomechanical microresonator
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How deep learning empowers cell image analysis
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Tablet computers make preschool children's play less creative, study finds
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Where have all the Christmas beetles gone?
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Study finds you should keep your cats inside for the sake of their health and the surrounding environment
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3 Steps to Detect and Stop Disease Outbreaks before They Become Pandemics
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Watch: Person uses thoughts to operate a wheelchair
49minIn one of the first studies of its kind, several people with motor disabilities were able to operate a wheelchair that translates their thoughts into movement. The study is an important step forward for brain-machine interfaces—computer systems that turn mind activity into action. Researchers have studied the concept of a thought-powered wheelchair for years, but most projects have used non-disab
Can touchy feely robots help you with laundry?
49minNew research can help robots feel layers of cloth rather than relying on computer vision tools to only see it. The work could allow robots to assist people with household tasks like folding laundry. Humans use their senses of sight and touch to grab a glass or pick up a piece of cloth. It is so routine that little thought goes into it. For robots, however, these tasks are extremely difficult. The
The Man Whose Magazine Covers Changed America
58minAs an art director for Esquire in the 1960s, George Lois assailed Muhammad Ali with arrows, drowned Andy Warhol in a can of soup, and prepped Richard Nixon's profile for a close-up. He stunned minds to attention, making magazine covers that spoke so urgently, they muted an entire newsstand's worth of bold headlines. Through Lois's work, history was reified. I wasn't alive in the '60s, but I can t
American Soccer Comes of Age
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58minUS Qatar 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. On June 10, 2002 in Daegu, South Korea, Claudio Reyna led the United States men's national team onto the pitch to face the World Cup's host nation. Daegu stadium was a sea of red bandanas, T-shirts, and scarves emblazoned with the nation's name in Korean— Daehanminguk . Two
Where have all the Christmas beetles gone?
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Study finds you should keep your cats inside for the sake of their health and the surrounding environment
1hThe next time you crack your backdoor to let your cat outside for its daily adventure, you may want to think again. For a cat, the outdoors is filled with undesirable potential. Like the risks of catching and transmitting diseases, and the uncontrollable drive to hunt and kill wildlife, which has been shown to reduce native animal populations and degrade biodiversity.
Bison spread as Native American tribes reclaim stewardship
1hPerched atop a fence at Badlands National Park, Troy Heinert peered from beneath his wide-brimmed hat into a corral where 100 wild bison awaited transfer to the Rosebud Indian Reservation.
Retired NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly Dishes on Ukraine, Russia, and Moon Mission
1hScott Kelly is someone you might call an outspoken guy. The retired NASA astronaut and US Navy captain, who once held the American record for the longest time spent in a single off-world orbit, takes a no-holds-barred approach to Twitter, where he's spent the last several months not only expressing his support for the people of the embattled Ukraine, but even sparring directly with the markedly u
NASA Launch Pad Sustained Significant Damage During Artemis Takeoff
1hDamages It appears that NASA's Artemis 1 rocket launch pad caught way more damage than expected when it finally took off from Kennedy Space Center last week. As Reuters space reporter Joey Roulette tweeted , a source within the agency said that damage to the launchpad "exceeded mission management's expectations," and per his description, it sounds fairly severe. "Elevator blast doors were blown r
Timelapse shows Earth visible on Nasa's Orion lunar flyby – video
1hNasa checked off another crucial milestone on its first crew-capable moon mission for 50 years early on Monday, with the Orion capsule of Artemis 1 "buzzing" the moon as it made its closest approach to the lunar surface of the 25-day space flight. The pass, 81 miles above the far side of the moon, was followed by a critical engine burn to place the spacecraft on a pathway to a wide lunar orbit 40
Rappers are victims of an epidemic of gun violence—just like all of America
1hAdd the name of Takeoff, a member of the popular rap trio Migos, to the ever-growing list of rappers, recent and past, tragically and violently killed.
Bison spread as Native American tribes reclaim stewardship
1hPerched atop a fence at Badlands National Park, Troy Heinert peered from beneath his wide-brimmed hat into a corral where 100 wild bison awaited transfer to the Rosebud Indian Reservation.
QR codes on milk cartons to offer window into livestock health and welfare
1hQR codes on milk cartons could be used to provide consumers with detailed information on the care and well-being of farm animals reared as livestock.
Scientists synthesize an analog of the Earth's most complex mineral in a laboratory
1hA team of scientists led by crystallographers from St Petersburg University has succeeded in synthesizing an analog of the Earth's most structurally complex mineral, ewingite, in a laboratory. The findings of the research are published in Materials.
How to design clean energy subsidies that work—without wasting money on free riders
1hThe planet is heating up as greenhouse gas emissions rise, contributing to extreme heat waves and once-unimaginable flooding. Yet despite the risks, countries' policies are not on track to keep global warming in check.
Quantum city simulation shows how to make Paris-sized quantum internet
1hA simulated version of Paris where universities and telecommunication hubs are connected by a quantum communication network suggests that existing technology is already nearing the ability to create functional "quantum cities"
Obstacles need not impede cooperation in active matter
1hNature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03769-3 A theory shows that active agents can cooperate in the presence of disorder — a result that could inform the design of robots that organize on rough surfaces, or show how cells migrate en masse.
Genetic 'hitchhikers' can be directed using CRISPR
1hResearchers use CRISPR to make large scale genetic changes to bacteria by co-opting a natural process.
'Brain-like computing' at molecular level is possible
1hScientists discovery reveals 'brain-like computing' at molecular level is possible. New research shows organic molecular switch 'emulates synaptic behavior.'
A possible game changer for next generation microelectronics
1hResearchers have discovered new properties of tiny magnetic whirlpools called skyrmions. Their pivotal discovery could lead to a new generation of microelectronics for memory storage with vastly improved energy efficiency.
QR codes on milk cartons to offer window into livestock health and welfare
1hQR codes on milk cartons could be used to provide consumers with detailed information on the care and well-being of farm animals reared as livestock.
Intense femtosecond light pulses in the mid-infrared for spectroscopic and technical applications
1hA new light source generates ultrashort infrared pulses at wavelengths around 12µm with previously unattained peak intensity and stability. First experiments in vibrational spectroscopy on water demonstrate the high potential of the system for applications.
World Cup: It's the winning, not the hosting, that delivers an economic boost
1hWinning the FIFA World Cup significantly increases GDP growth in the two quarters following the competition by up to 0.25 percentage points, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
These Engineered Cells Are Super Soldiers That Hunt Down Cancers
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1hFMRP Cancer Cells
A new cancer therapy is a match made in heaven. On one side is CRISPR, the gene-editing technology that's taken genetic engineering by storm. The other is a therapy called CAR-T, which transforms normal immune cells into super soldiers that hunt down specific cancers. Scientists have long sought to combine these two big advances into a "danger zone" for cancers—a cellular fighter jet that hunts d
NASA Really, Really Won't Rename JWST Despite Community Pushback
1hInvestigation by agency historian finds no evidence explicitly linking former director James Webb with anti-LGBT+ actions
Genetic 'hitchhikers' can be directed using CRISPR
1hResearchers use CRISPR to make large scale genetic changes to bacteria by co-opting a natural process.
A possible game changer for next generation microelectronics
1hResearchers have discovered new properties of tiny magnetic whirlpools called skyrmions. Their pivotal discovery could lead to a new generation of microelectronics for memory storage with vastly improved energy efficiency.
Verified after two decades: The fourth anaconda species
1hTwo decades after having described a new Anaconda species based on morphological characteristics, a team guided by David Tarknishvili succeeded in extracting DNA from some old, pre-existing tissue samples. They used these to substantiate and verify the specific status of the new species.
Less burping, more meat and milk—how livestock farmers can help tackle the climate crisis
1hAfrica's livestock farmers are at the forefront of climate change. Images of parched landscapes littered with the carcasses of starved cattle are becoming all too familiar as droughts increase in frequency and severity. But cattle farming globally is also one of the causes of climate change. The world's three billion or more ruminants—cattle, sheep and goats—produce methane, one of the most potent
Filling the internet with AI-created images will harm future AIs
1hThe performance of image-generating AIs drops when trained using images previously created by other AIs, which may create problems for them given the proliferation of these images
Mapping Lyme disease out west
1hTick bites can transmit Lyme disease. But even knowing where these ticks live doesn't necessarily mean you can predict the disease in humans. It's only one part of a broader picture which includes human behavior and the habits of the parasite's carriers.
Study shows superbugs in the environment rarely transfer over to humans: Hospitals are more risky than farms
1hA study has investigated the spread of Klebsiella bacteria between humans and the environment.
Recreating the adrenal gland in a petri dish
1hA team coaxed stem cells to take on the characteristics and functions of a human adrenal gland, progress that could lead to new therapies for adrenal insufficiencies and a deeper understanding of the genetics of such disorders.
'SharkGuard' reduces bycatch of endangered sharks, sea trials show
1hFor sharks living in the open ocean, longline fishing is the number-one threat, with an estimated 20 million pelagic sharks caught annually by fishers looking for tuna and other desired species. Now, a new studyshows that a new technology, known as 'SharkGuard,' could allow longline fishing to continue while reversing the dramatic decline of endangered sharks around the world.
Arctic carbon conveyor belt discovered
1hEvery year, the cross-shelf transport of carbon-rich particles from the Barents and Kara Seas could bind up to 3.6 million metric tons of CO2 in the Arctic deep sea for millennia. In this region alone, a previously unknown transport route uses the biological carbon pump and ocean currents to absorb atmospheric CO2 on the scale of Iceland's total annual emissions, as researchers report.
Measuring organ development
1hOrgans in the human body have complex networks of fluid-filled tubes and loops. They come in different shapes and their three-dimensional structures are differently connected to each other, depending on the organ. During the development of an embryo, organs develop their shape and tissue architecture out of a simple group of cells. Due to a lack of concepts and tools, it is challenging to understa
Verified after two decades: The fourth anaconda species
1hTwo decades after having described a new Anaconda species based on morphological characteristics, a team guided by David Tarknishvili succeeded in extracting DNA from some old, pre-existing tissue samples. They used these to substantiate and verify the specific status of the new species.
Wreckage from famous warships explored in 3D on anniversary of sinking
1hOn the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the Australian warship HMAS Sydney (II) and the disguised German raider HSK Kormoran following a battle off the coast of Western Australia during WWII, Curtin University has revealed a new large-scale 3D reconstruction from the wreck sites.
Less burping, more meat and milk—how livestock farmers can help tackle the climate crisis
1hAfrica's livestock farmers are at the forefront of climate change. Images of parched landscapes littered with the carcasses of starved cattle are becoming all too familiar as droughts increase in frequency and severity. But cattle farming globally is also one of the causes of climate change. The world's three billion or more ruminants—cattle, sheep and goats—produce methane, one of the most potent
Six feet of snow in Buffalo: What causes lake-effect storms like this?
1hIt's hard for most people to imagine six feet of snow in one storm, like the Buffalo area saw over the weekend, but such extreme snowfall events occasionally happen along the eastern edges of the Great Lakes.
How the Russian economy is defying and withstanding Western sanctions
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Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Western media has frequently suggested that economic sanctions against the Russians are going to stifle the war effort or even bring the country to its knees.
Women are struggling to regain lost ground in the workforce after COVID-19
1hThe COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated social and economic inequalities between men and women in Canada.
Tracking carbon dioxide emissions from space could help support climate agreements
1hThe central objective of the Paris Agreement is to limit Earth's warming to well below 2 C above pre-industrial levels, but preferably 1.5 C.
COP27: One big breakthrough but ultimately an inadequate response to the climate crisis
1hFor 30 years, developing nations have fought to establish an international fund to pay for the "loss and damage" they suffer as a result of climate change. As the COP27 climate summit in Egypt wrapped up over the weekend, they finally succeeded.
Treatment of wastewater in Nigeria's oil fields is failing, raising the risk of health hazards
1hPeople need both clean, safe water and sustainable energy. That means both resources must be properly managed. But when it comes to the oil and gas industries, there's a problem.
Temps spike after tropical cyclone 'heat pumps'
2hAbove-average temperatures almost always follow tropical cyclones and may soar to nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit higher than average, according to a new study. The researchers stress their results are likely conservative estimates of just how high temperatures can climb following tropical cyclones, which by definition include tropical storms and hurricanes. Three days after Hurricane Fiona struck P
A cell biologist shares the wonder of researching life's most fundamental form
2hPhysician Siddhartha Mukherjee explains how cellular science could lead to breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer, HIV, Type 1 diabetes and sickle cell anemia. His new book is The Song of the Cell. (Image credit: Simon & Schuster)
Antony Blinken on the Diplomatic Niceties of the Beautiful Game
2hThis is an edition of The Great Game, a newsletter about the 2022 World Cup—and how soccer explains the world. Sign up here. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is perhaps the highest-ranking soccer fan in the United States government since Henry Kissinger. Last night, I spoke with him as he was flying to Qatar. Of course, he had many important meetings on his agenda. But he was also planning on at
Cut the Baloney Realism
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In recent weeks, General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, created alarm among Ukraine's friends by suggesting in several forums that Ukraine has fought Russian forces to a "standstill," and that given the emerging stalemate on the ground and the onset of winter, the time may be ripe for negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. Other news reports indicated that the United State
Short gamma-ray bursts traced farther into distant universe
2hAstronomers have developed the most extensive inventory to date of the galaxies where short gamma-ray bursts (SGRBs) originate. Using several highly sensitive instruments and sophisticated galaxy modeling, the researchers pinpointed the galactic homes of 84 SGRBs and probed the characteristics of 69 of the identified host galaxies.
Study shows superbugs in the environment rarely transfer over to humans: Hospitals are more risky than farms
2hAn international team of scientists investigating transmission of a deadly drug resistant bacteria that rivals MRSA, has found that while the bugs are found in livestock, pets and the wider environment, they are rarely transmitted to humans through this route.
Study shows superbugs in the environment rarely transfer over to humans: Hospitals are more risky than farms
2hAn international team of scientists investigating transmission of a deadly drug resistant bacteria that rivals MRSA, has found that while the bugs are found in livestock, pets and the wider environment, they are rarely transmitted to humans through this route.
With Netflix's Ancient Apocalypse, Graham Hancock has declared war on archaeologists
2hNetflix's enormously popular new show, "Ancient Apocalypse," is an all out attack on archaeologists. As an archaeologist committed to public engagement who strongly believes in the relevance of studying ancient people, I feel a full-throated defense is necessary.
Corals found to be beneficial in saving other corals
2hUnder the right living arrangement, disease-resistant corals can help "rescue" corals that are more vulnerable to disease, found a study from the University of California, Davis, that monitored a disease outbreak at a coral nursery in Little Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Discovery reveals 'brain-like computing' at molecular level is possible
2hA discovery at University of Limerick in Ireland has revealed for the first time that unconventional brain-like computing at the tiniest scale of atoms and molecules is possible.
'Butterfly bot' swims 4X faster than past robots
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The biomechanics of the manta ray inspired researchers to develop an energy-efficient soft robot that can swim more than four times faster than previous swimming soft robots. The robots are called "butterfly bots," because their swimming motion resembles the way a person's arms move when they are swimming the butterfly stroke. "To date, swimming soft robots have not been able to swim faster than
NASA Artemis Moon Mission Completes Flyby With Orion Spacecraft
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The uncrewed Orion capsule, part of the Artemis I mission, flew within 81 miles of the lunar surface as it headed into the next stage of its journey.
Why businesses, banks and society still need more women in executive roles
2hOnly nine in the U.K.'s top 100 companies have a woman CEO, a recent report has revealed—part of an "appalling" picture of British business which even in 2022 remains remarkably male dominated. The report, from accountancy giant EY and Cranfield University, goes on to reveal that only around 17% of executives in the FTSE 100 are female.
Mars: How we discovered two huge, unusual impact craters, and the secrets they unveil
2hMost of the worlds of our solar system are pockmarked with impact craters. These bear testament to the violence of the early days of the sun, when asteroids, comets and entire planets routinely collided with and annihilated each other.
Voter suppression: How democracies around the world are using new rules to make it harder to vote
2hAttempts to stop voters getting to polling stations, increase waiting times to place a ballot or add restrictions on who can vote are becoming issues in democracies around the world.
Adaptations across scales: Scientists learn how the horseshoe crab sees through its cuticle lenses
2hThe primitive compound eyes of a horseshoe crab are one the largest to be found in nature. In contrast to many insects and spiders that build their eyes from glassy proteins, the horseshoe crab uses cuticle, the same material that builds its skin and legs.
Adaptations across scales: Scientists learn how the horseshoe crab sees through its cuticle lenses
2hThe primitive compound eyes of a horseshoe crab are one the largest to be found in nature. In contrast to many insects and spiders that build their eyes from glassy proteins, the horseshoe crab uses cuticle, the same material that builds its skin and legs.
Spy satellites, weather radars, and drones used to find new strewn field of meteorites
2hA field team led by Professor Andy Tomkins from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University has found the largest meteorite strewn field in Australia since the famous Murchison meteorite fall in 1969.
New data suggest most of the growth in the wage gap since 1980 comes from automation
2hWhen you use self-checkout machines in supermarkets and drugstores, you are probably not—with all due respect—doing a better job of bagging your purchases than checkout clerks once did. Automation just makes bagging less expensive for large retail chains.
New study outlines ways to recruit more women for bioenergy, forestry
2hTo recruit more women for careers in the forestry industry, particularly the bioenergy sector, University of Maine researchers have devised a road map.
Cooling nanoparticles simultaneously independently of their electric charge
2hOver the past forty years, physicists have learned to cool increasingly large objects down to temperatures close to the absolute zero: atoms, molecules and, more recently, also nanoparticles consisting of billions of atoms. Whereas one can cool atoms with laser light alone, up to now nanoparticles needed to have an electric charge and had to be manipulated using electric fields for optimal cooling
Aerodynamisk analyse: Al Rihla-bolden til VM er en smule hurtigere
2hPLUS. Adidas har tilsyneladende lært af tidligere tiders kritik af en lidt for langsom fodbold.
A company called Colossal says it plans to bring Wooly Mammoths back from extinction in 2027, and Tasmanian Tigers in 2025.
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State-run Shenzhen Data Exchange starts official trading, allowing companies to buy and sell data the way they do with regular commodities
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Exploring the deep: Drones offer new ways to monitor sea floor
3hResearchers have developed a novel method for measuring the earth's crust on the seafloor. A lightweight geodetic measurement device was mounted on a sea-surface landing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The mobility of this new system will enable rapid, efficient collection of real-time deep seafloor information, which is critical for understanding earthquake risk, as well as various other oceanogra
Small modular reactor waste analysis report
3hSmall modular nuclear reactors, which offer greater flexibility and lower upfront cost than large nuclear reactors, have both some advantages and disadvantages when it comes to nuclear waste generation.
Solid salamander: Prehistoric amphibian was as heavy as a pygmy hippo
3hScientists have calculated the body mass of two ancient amphibians.
Exercise can reduce severity of breast cancer treatment side effects
3hRadiotherapy has emerged as an important component of breast cancer treatment but can lead to cancer-related fatigue and negatively impact patients' health-related quality of life. Research has revealed exercise may make the treatment more tolerable for patients.
Catalyst-free oxidative coupling of flavones in food grade alkaline water
3hFood scientists from the National University of Singapore developed a method to synthesize bioactive bi- and tri-flavones using molecular oxygen and food-grade alkaline water.
New quantum tool developed in groundbreaking experimental achievement
3hIn groundbreaking research, scientists have created a device that generates twisted neutrons with well-defined orbital angular momentum.
Two new species of slender gecko reported in Yunnan karsts
3hAs the largest family of geckos, Gekkonidae shows high levels of endemism in karst systems. Hemiphyllodactylus (commonly known as half leaf-fingered geckos, dwarf geckos, or slender geckos), belongs to the family Gekkonidae. However, like other small organisms (e.g., snails, millipedes, and other invertebrates), this genus is often overlooked, and given the highly endemic nature of the group, more
Nitrogen deposition promotes tree growth and drives photosynthate allocation into wood in temperate and boreal forests
3hHuman activities have greatly increased reactive nitrogen (N) emissions to the atmosphere, resulting in an increasing global atmospheric nitrogen deposition. Existing stimulated nitrogen deposition experiments are carried out mostly in forests with low background nitrogen deposition, whose treatment durations are often short. In China, nitrogen deposition levels have remained steady in the last te
UN climate boss settles for no cuts on emissions
3hGiven an energy crisis in Europe and progress made in helping climate victims, the new climate chief for the United Nations said he'll settle for a lack of new emissions-cutting action coming out of the now-concluded climate talks in Egypt.
Researchers propose design theory for high-homogeneity multilayer Halbach magnet
3hPortable magnetic resonance (MR) systems have become a hot research topic for low-field MR systems in recent years thanks to the research and development of high homogeneity multilayer Halbach magnets. However, due to the imperfect design theory, current magnet design methods mostly adopt approximate calculation or finite element simulation, which have problems such as low calculation accuracy and
Two new species of slender gecko reported in Yunnan karsts
3hAs the largest family of geckos, Gekkonidae shows high levels of endemism in karst systems. Hemiphyllodactylus (commonly known as half leaf-fingered geckos, dwarf geckos, or slender geckos), belongs to the family Gekkonidae. However, like other small organisms (e.g., snails, millipedes, and other invertebrates), this genus is often overlooked, and given the highly endemic nature of the group, more
Hubble views a billowing cosmic cloud
3hA small, dense cloud of gas and dust called CB 130-3 blots out the center of this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. CB 130-3 is an object known as a dense core, a compact agglomeration of gas and dust. This particular dense core is in the constellation Serpens and seems to billow across a field of background stars.
Nitrogen deposition promotes tree growth and drives photosynthate allocation into wood in temperate and boreal forests
3hHuman activities have greatly increased reactive nitrogen (N) emissions to the atmosphere, resulting in an increasing global atmospheric nitrogen deposition. Existing stimulated nitrogen deposition experiments are carried out mostly in forests with low background nitrogen deposition, whose treatment durations are often short. In China, nitrogen deposition levels have remained steady in the last te
A path to faster and more cost-effective drug development
3hResearchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have published research in Molecular Pharmaceutics predicting how proteins interact in drug development. The research is a collaboration between Amgen and the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. In the paper, researchers use a mathematical model to predict the viscosity of solutions of proteins to be used as drugs. This is critical in drug develo
What Eurasia's winter will be like under a third-year La Niña
3hIn the summer of 2022, scientists predicted that a "third-year" La Niña is very likely to occur during the winter of 2022.
Early disinterest in school snowballs into academic, social problems
3hThe first years of school are pivotal because academic habits are unformed and peer relationships are fluid. A national assessment has shown troubling setbacks in both math and reading. A Florida Atlantic University study last year suggests that students who are not interested in academics when they begin school, struggle to find their footing, academically and socially.
Catalyst-free oxidative coupling of flavones in food grade alkaline water
3hFood scientists from the National University of Singapore developed a method to synthesize bioactive bi- and tri-flavones using molecular oxygen and food-grade alkaline water.
EU Mulls Putting Data Centers in Space
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3hAtlanta Data Center
(Image: Thales Alenia) The world's ever-increasing reliance on the internet comes at a physical cost. Data centers, which fulfill the vital role of housing and maintaining core computer services and data, are a central element of any operation that relies on digital resources. They're also physically large; as an organization grows, it does, too. Eventually, organizations are forced to consider n
AI-generated creatures that stretch the boundaries of imagination | Sofia Crespo
3hCan AI help us see beyond our human capabilities? Through a kaleidoscopic blend of technology, nature and art, neural artist Sofia Crespo brings to life animals that push the boundaries of creativity and imagination. Her artistic renditions of chimeras combine images of real-world endangered species to create something totally new — with the intention of inspiring real-world conservation. Witness
A path to faster and more cost-effective drug development
3hResearchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have published research in Molecular Pharmaceutics predicting how proteins interact in drug development. The research is a collaboration between Amgen and the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. In the paper, researchers use a mathematical model to predict the viscosity of solutions of proteins to be used as drugs. This is critical in drug develo
Pre-T cell receptor Self-MHC Sampling Restricts Thymocyte Dedifferentiation
3hNature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05555-7
COP27 climate talks: what succeeded, what failed and what's next
3hNature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03807-0 Researchers are frustrated at the glacial pace of decarbonisation — but cheered the commitment to create a 'loss and damage' fund.
Quick-closing valve allows fish to rapidly regulate the water in their cells
3hResearchers at the University of Gothenburg recently identified a water channel in a fish with what appears to be a unique quick-closing valve. Ultimately, this discovery could be significant in the development of drugs to treat cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Simplified process shines light on new catalyst opportunities
3hTheory-guided development of an easier, more versatile process for synthesizing unsymmetric ligands provides new avenues of exploration in transitional metal catalysis.
Monitoring 'frothy' magma gases could help evade disaster
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3hMonitoring Frothy Gases
Volcanic eruptions are dangerous and difficult to predict. A team has found that the ratio of atoms in specific gases released from volcanic fumaroles (gaps in the Earth's surface) can provide an indicator of what is happening to the magma deep below — similar to taking a blood test to check your health. This can indicate when things might be 'heating up.' Specifically, changes in the ratio of ar
The tilt in our stars: The shape of the Milky Way's halo of stars is realized
3hNew data throws out the textbook picture of a spherical stellar halo and reinforces a dynamic origin story of two galaxies that collided billions of years ago.
Scientists produce 'DNA virus vaccine' to fight DNA viruses
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3hVirus Vaccine Fight Dna
Rutgers scientists have developed a new approach to stopping viral infections: a so-called live-attenuated, replication-defective DNA virus vaccine that uses a compound known as centanamycin to generate an altered virus for vaccine development.
Lab grown 'mini eyes' unlock understanding of blindness in rare genetic condition
3hResearchers have grown 'mini eyes', which make it possible to study and better understand the development of blindness in a rare genetic disease called Usher syndrome for the first time.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Quit Because of His "Incessant and Disruptive Tweeting"
3hPosting Through It Even as it's engulfed in chaos by new owner Elon Musk , Twitter is still causing major problems for people — just ask Sam Bankman-Fried, the now-infamous founder of the FTX crypto exchange whose lawyers just fired him as a client because he refused to stop tweeting. As Bloomberg reports , the Paul Weiss law firm announced that it's dropped SBF because his "incessant and disrupt
Research sheds new light on foodways in the first cities in Mesopotamia
3hThe world's first urban state societies developed in Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq, some 5,500 years ago.
The phenotypic costs of animal captivity
3hAnimals bred in captivity can experience significant changes to their bodies, behavior and health, which affects their chances of survival when they're released into the wild, a new review from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown.
The phenotypic costs of animal captivity
3hAnimals bred in captivity can experience significant changes to their bodies, behavior and health, which affects their chances of survival when they're released into the wild, a new review from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown.
New hope for novel therapies has emerged from computational models
3hIn the war between good and evil, I was there seeking to design powerful selfish strategies for investigating the defense mechanisms of cooperators. Surprisingly, the results serve a different domain of science. It gave me the hope to develop novel therapies using selfish strains as traitors betray their original species in favor of us. They commit treason inside cancer and microbial pathogen popu
Black Friday supplement sale: Support your health for a fraction of the price
3hBlack Friday is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite supplements — without stretching the budget.
It's time-out for leap seconds
3hMeeting in Versailles, France, on Friday, the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) has called time-out on "leap seconds"—the little jumps occasionally added to clocks running on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), to keep them in sync with Earth's rotation.
Research reveals the thinnest possible ladder steps made of distinct electric potentials
3hTel Aviv University research reveals two-dimensional crystals exhibiting a unique control of distinct electric potential steps by sliding atomically thin layers against each other. The consecutive, ultimately thin, electrical switches reported are a highly desired resource for information technology and novel electro- and optomechanical applications.
New hope for novel therapies has emerged from computational models
3hIn the war between good and evil, I was there seeking to design powerful selfish strategies for investigating the defense mechanisms of cooperators. Surprisingly, the results serve a different domain of science. It gave me the hope to develop novel therapies using selfish strains as traitors betray their original species in favor of us. They commit treason inside cancer and microbial pathogen popu
NASA capsule buzzes moon, last big step before lunar orbit
3hNASA's Orion capsule reached the moon Monday, whipping around the far side and buzzing the lunar surface on its way to a record-breaking orbit with test dummies sitting in for astronauts.
Exploring the deep: Drones offer new ways to monitor sea floor
3hMeasuring the position and topography of the Earth's crust is critical for understanding earthquake risk. Now, researchers led by the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo have developed a novel method for monitoring the position of the seafloor with a drone-based observation device that could revolutionize oceanographic observation.
Charged porphyrins: The key to investigating the properties of stacked ion pairs
3hIons are created when an atom or molecule either loses or gains electrons, thus gaining a charge. When two oppositely charged ions are combined, it can lead to the creation of an ion pair. The influence of different ion pairs on the physical properties of the material they are present in has been widely studied as it can lead to the creation of new functional electronic materials.
Another Flop From GOP Productions
4hUpdated at 12:00 p.m. ET on November 21, 2022 In 2006 and 2018, Democrats won control of the U.S. House of Representatives on the way to winning the presidency two years later. In 1994 and 2010, Republicans won control of the U.S. House of Representatives. They then lost the presidency two years later. The difference? Discipline. The leader of the Democratic majority elected in 2006 and 2018 was
The Science Writer Every Science Nerd Wants You to Read
4hO n a gray Montana morning , I sat with the science writer David Quammen in the office of his Bozeman home, each of us in opposite corners and wearing masks. Quammen's rescue python, Boots, who was staring at us from inside his enclosure, arched up and flicked his tongue in my direction. An air filter whirred in the background: Quammen had only just recovered from COVID a couple of days before, a
Next Generation Chromatography Teaching Labs Set Students Up for Success
4hDominique Ingato shares her enthusiasm for training the next generation of biomanufacturing professionals.
The Nature Conservancy Buys Insurance to Protect Hawaii's Coral Reefs
4hIf worsening coastal storms damage the reefs, the Nature Conservancy will get a payout and use the money to repair the coral — work that state officials can't afford to do.
Watch this robot dog scramble over tricky terrain just by using its camera
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4hLow Cost Robot Obstacle
When Ananye Agarwal took his dog out for a walk up and down the steps in the local park near Carnegie Mellon University, other dogs stopped in their tracks. That's because Agarwal's dog was a robot—and a special one at that. Unlike other robots, which tend to rely heavily on an internal map to get around, his robot uses a built-in camera. Agarwal, a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon, is one of a gro
Lab-grown adrenal glands could help treat hormone-related conditions
4hFunctional adrenal glands have been grown in the lab by coaxing a type of stem cell to develop in a certain way by constantly tweaking the mix of chemicals they are bathed in
Electric pulses drastically cut number of sharks caught by accident
4hThe first trial of the 'SharkGuard' technology reduced the bycatch of blue sharks and pelagic rays by as much as 91 per cent, but didn't impact the tuna that fishers were targeting
Ray-finned fish survived mass extinction event
4hRay-finned fish, now the most diverse group of backboned animals, were not as hard hit by a mass extinction event 360 million years ago as scientists previously thought.
New study on school pedagogy: Announcements of performance tests promote learning success
4hTo this day, there is a debate about whether performance tests in schools ought to be announced. A new study conducted under the direction of Prof. em. Dr. Ludwig Haag (University of Bayreuth) and Prof. Dr. Thomas Götz (University of Vienna) has come to the conclusion that the practice of not announcing performance assessments increases students' anxiety, reduces their enjoyment of learning, and t
NASA's Orion capsule buzzes the moon in a last step before humans revisit lunar orbit
4hThe close approach of 81 miles occurred as the crew capsule and its three wired-up dummies were on the far side of the moon. Astronauts will take Orion for a ride around the moon as early as 2024. (Image credit: NASA via AP)
COP27 Summit Yields 'Historic Win' for Climate Reparations but Falls Short on Emissions Reductions
4hAt the COP27 climate summit, surprise final statement text that could provide cover to natural gas use deflated the sense of triumph after the U.S. and E.U. agreed for the first time to create a fund to pay for some countries' climate losses
Twitter Is Not Rocket Science–It's Harder
4hElon Musk wants to run Twitter like SpaceX. But human behavior will make it much more difficult
Researchers report new technique to measure the fine structure constant
4hThe fine structure constant is one of the most important natural constants of all. At TU Wien, a remarkable way of measuring it has been found—it shows up as a rotation angle.
Ice Age temperatures and precipitation reconstructed from earthworm granules
4hScientists from an international research project led by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have applied a new method to reconstruct past climate. As they report in the current issue of Communications Earth & Environment, they have determined temperatures and precipitation during the last Ice Age, which peaked about 25,000 years ago, by analyzing earthworm granules.
'SharkGuard' reduces bycatch of endangered sharks, sea trials show
4hFor sharks living in the open ocean, longline fishing is the number-one threat, with an estimated 20 million pelagic sharks caught annually by fishers looking for tuna and other desired species. Now, a new study reported in Current Biology on November 21 shows that a new technology, known as SharkGuard, could allow longline fishing to continue while reversing the dramatic decline of endangered sha
Connectivity of 3D structures in tissues provides metrics for organ development
4hOrgans in the human body have complex networks of fluid-filled tubes and loops. They come in different shapes, and their three-dimensional structures are differently connected to each other, depending on the organ. During the development of an embryo, organs develop their shape and tissue architecture out of a simple group of cells. It has been challenging to understand how shape and the complex t
Arctic carbon conveyor belt discovered
4hEvery year, the cross-shelf transport of carbon-rich particles from the Barents and Kara Seas could bind up to 3.6 million metric tons of CO2 in the Arctic deep sea for millennia. In this region alone, a previously unknown transport route uses the biological carbon pump and ocean currents to absorb atmospheric CO2 on the scale of Iceland's total annual emissions, as researchers from the Alfred Weg
Short gamma-ray bursts traced farther into distant universe
4hA Northwestern University-led team of astronomers has developed the most extensive inventory to date of the galaxies where short gamma-ray bursts (SGRBs) originate.
Equipping kids to defend against science misinformation
4hAt a time when climate models churn out increasingly precise and dire predictions, about 30% of Americans don't believe climate change will occur in their lifetimes. While the James Webb space telescope peers toward the beginning of the universe, 2 in 10 Americans remain unconvinced that the Earth is round. And while pharmaceutical companies continue to tweak vaccines to combat COVID-19 variants,
Black Friday 2022: save up to 50% on a 'How It Works' magazine subscription
4hGet a half-price How It Works magazine subscription in our Black Friday 2022 sale
'SharkGuard' reduces bycatch of endangered sharks, sea trials show
4hFor sharks living in the open ocean, longline fishing is the number-one threat, with an estimated 20 million pelagic sharks caught annually by fishers looking for tuna and other desired species. Now, a new study reported in Current Biology on November 21 shows that a new technology, known as SharkGuard, could allow longline fishing to continue while reversing the dramatic decline of endangered sha
Internal Family Systems (IFS): What It Is, Background, and Benefits
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Gene signature quickly predicts who'll develop vaccine immunity
4hA gene signature seen in antibody-producing cells in the blood of vaccinated study participants could expedite vaccine development, a new study shows. Scientists developing the COVID-19 vaccines accelerated clinical trials, but a major holdup was waiting to see whether the vaccine protected the study participants. What if there was a way to predict a person's vaccine-induced immunity? By studying
The Simple Geometry Behind Brownie Bake Offs and Equal Areas
4hGina the geometry student stayed up too late last night doing her homework while watching The Great British Bake Off, so when she finally went to bed her sleepy mind was still full of cupcakes and compasses. This led to a most unusual dream. Gina found herself the judge of the Great Brownie Bake Off at Imaginary University, a school where students learn lots of geometry but very little arithmetic
Molecular motion of proteins reveals previously unseen binding sites that could be targets for new drug molecules
4hSome of the toughest challenges in treating disease are presented by "undruggable" proteins whose structures and roles in disease are known but are seemingly unable to be targeted by drugs that will bind to them. Researchers at KAUST have now shown that the molecular motion of many "undruggable" proteins can in fact expose sites at which drugs could bind.
EU godkender planer om nyt satellitsystem til hurtig internet til hele Europa
4hPLUS. Allerede fra 2024 forventes de første satellitter at være klar til at give højhastighedsbredbånd til europæerne.
Molecular motion of proteins reveals previously unseen binding sites that could be targets for new drug molecules
5hSome of the toughest challenges in treating disease are presented by "undruggable" proteins whose structures and roles in disease are known but are seemingly unable to be targeted by drugs that will bind to them. Researchers at KAUST have now shown that the molecular motion of many "undruggable" proteins can in fact expose sites at which drugs could bind.
Get the rich, not the poor, to live sustainably
5hEnsuring that everyone has access to minimum resources and services while also safeguarding the stability of the Earth's environment requires drastic societal transformation, a study shows. The new study in the journal Nature Sustainability investigates the environmental impacts of eliminating poverty. The study authors conclude that drastic societal change is key to ensuring people's universal a
Fiskar jämnar ut tryck i cellerna med snabba ventiler
5hForskare har hittat en unik typ av ventil för vattenkanaler i celler, som stängs mycket snabbt. I framtiden kan den här upptäckten hjälpa till att ta fram mediciner mot bland annat cancer och alzheimers. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Kendt ansigt i spidsen for Psoriasisforeningens nyeste projekt
5hLiselott Blixt bliver formand for Psoriasisforeningens nyetablerede sundhedspolitiske forum. Hun kommer med både erfaring fra Folketinget og en lang historik for at kæmpe de mest oversete patientgruppers kampe.
Kasseret behandling mod delir øger overlevelsen blandt intensivpatienter
5hHaloperidol har været på markedet som behandling til patienter med delir i flere årtier, men i de seneste år har mange intensivafdelinger erstattet lægemidlet med nyere anden generations antipsykotika. Nu viser ny dansk forskning, at Haloperidol bør beholde sin plads i behandlingen af delir på intensivafdelinger verden over, for lægemidlet er forbundet med øget overlevelse blandt patienter.
Tony Beets Goes on the Attack against Flooding on His Claim! | Gold Rush
5hStream Gold Rush on discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/gold-rush #GoldRush #Discovery #discoveryplus Subscribe to Discovery: http://bit.ly/SubscribeDiscovery Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Discovery We're on Instagram! https://instagram.com/Discovery Join Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discovery Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discovery From: Discover
New Cerebras Wafer-Scale 'Andromeda' Supercomputer Has 13.5 Million Cores
5hCerebras unveiled its new AI supercomputer Andromeda at SC22. With 13.5 million cores across 16 Cerebras CS-2 systems, Andromeda boasts an exaflop of AI compute and 120 petaflops of dense compute. Its computing workhorse is Cerebras' wafer-scale, manycore processor, WSE-2. Each WSE-2 wafer has three physical planes, which handle arithmetic, memory, and communications. By itself, the memory plane'
Japansk månelander har mistet signalet: Kun en enkelt chance tilbage
5hPLUS. Opdateret kl. 20.15: To japanske cubesats fik et lift med SLS-raketten onsdag. En af dem skulle lande på Månen, men manglende radiosignal får JAXA til at iværksætte en nødplan.
Nasa's Orion capsule reaches moon on way to record-breaking lunar orbit
5hMilestone in $4.1bn test flight that began last Wednesday after Orion launched into space atop massive Artemis rocket Nasa checked off another crucial milestone on its first crew-capable moon mission for 50 years early on Monday with the Orion capsule of Artemis 1 "buzzing" the moon as it made its closest approach to the lunar surface of the 25-day space flight. The pass, 81 miles above the far s
Development of a novel electroporation method for the oyster parasite Perkinsus marinus
5hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24548-0
Comparing postoperative outcomes of two fully hydroxyapatite-coated collarless stems in total hip arthroplasty through propensity score matching analysis with 2 years follow-up
5hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24569-9 Comparing postoperative outcomes of two fully hydroxyapatite-coated collarless stems in total hip arthroplasty through propensity score matching analysis with 2 years follow-up
Elastomeric seal stress analysis using photoelastic experimental hybrid method
5hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23568-0
The 'watch doctor' turns back time on old devices
5hNature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03799-x The only independent female watchmaker in the United Kingdom, Rebecca Struthers restores and repairs vintage watches using traditional techniques.
Extinct monkey teeth help zero in on age of human fossils
5hTeeth from an extinct monkey species are a clue to the ages of fossils of human ancestors throughout South Africa, new research shows. The study updates the proposed ages of key fossil sites in South Africa, sites that hold important clues to human evolution. The findings suggest that the oldest hominin fossils in South Africa are no more than 2.8 million years old. That number contradicts other
Researchers detect illegal intercountry trade of mercury using discrepancies in mirrored trade data
5hThe Minamata Convention on Mercury is an international treaty designed to protect humans and the environment from the harmful effects of mercury pollution. With these treaty restrictions on the use of mercury, an increase in the illegal trade of mercury has been expected. A team of researchers undertook a study of the illegal intercountry trade of mercury by examining different countries' export a
Scientists estimate the weight of two giant extinct amphibians
5hA team of Australian scientists led by UNSW Sydney paleontologist Lachlan Hart has calculated the body mass of two ancient amphibians.
Fluxonium qubits bring the creation of a quantum computer closer
5hRussian scientists from University of Science and Technology MISIS and Bauman Moscow State Technical University were one of the first in the world to implement a two-qubit operation using superconducting fluxonium qubits. Fluxoniums have a longer life cycle and a greater precision of operations, so they are used to make longer algorithms. An article on research that brings the creation of a quantu
Quick-closing valve allows fish to rapidly regulate the water in their cells
5hRegulating the fluid balance in cells is vital in all living things. When insufficient water is being transported via the cell membrane, cells can use their aquaporins—also known as water channels—that open and close to remedy this. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg recently identified a water channel in a fish with what appears to be a unique quick-closing valve. Ultimately, this discov
Scientists estimate the weight of two giant extinct amphibians
5hA team of Australian scientists led by UNSW Sydney paleontologist Lachlan Hart has calculated the body mass of two ancient amphibians.
Engineers bring MRI contrast agents into better view
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5hRice Analysis Agents
Engineers are starting to understand exactly what goes on when doctors pump contrast agents into your body for an MRI scan. In a new study that could lead to better scans, the research team digs deeper via molecular simulations that, unlike earlier models, make absolutely no assumptions about the basic mechanisms at play when gadolinium agents are used to highlight soft tissues. The study led by
Studying the impacts of glacial flour on ecosystems
6hThe meltwater from glaciers carries thousands of tiny rock fragments into the sea. Using a special camera, researchers at the University of Oldenburg can make these mineral particles visible in all their diversity—and investigate their impact on ecosystems.
Föreläsning om ätstörning
6hVälkomna till en föreläsning om ätstörningar – diagnos, behandling, vara närstående… Föreläsningen ges den 1 december kl 13 på Skånes universitetssjukhus i Lund.
Studying the impacts of glacial flour on ecosystems
6hThe meltwater from glaciers carries thousands of tiny rock fragments into the sea. Using a special camera, researchers at the University of Oldenburg can make these mineral particles visible in all their diversity—and investigate their impact on ecosystems.
New eclipsing binary discovered with TESS
6hUsing NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have detected a new low-mass, pre-main-sequence binary system. The newfound binary, designated 2M1222−57, contains two stars the size of the sun but less massive than it. The finding is reported in a paper published November 15 on the arXiv pre-print repository.
Researchers control individual light quanta at very high speed
6hA team of German and Spanish researchers from Valencia, Münster, Augsburg, Berlin and Munich have succeeded in controlling individual light quanta to an extremely high degree of precision. In Nature Communications, the researchers report how, by means of a soundwave, they switch individual photons on a chip back and forth between two outputs at gigahertz frequencies. This method, demonstrated here
Twitter's Layoffs Are a Blow to Accessibility
6hThe company recently took major steps to make the platform more inclusive after pressure from disabled users. Then Elon Musk gutted its accessibility team.
Catalyst-free oxidative coupling of flavones in food grade alkaline water
6hNational University of Singapore food scientists developed a method to synthesize bioactive bi- and tri-flavones using molecular oxygen and food-grade alkaline water.
Catalyst-free oxidative coupling of flavones in food grade alkaline water
6hNational University of Singapore food scientists developed a method to synthesize bioactive bi- and tri-flavones using molecular oxygen and food-grade alkaline water.
Monitoring 'frothy' magma gases could help evade disaster
6hVolcanic eruptions are dangerous and difficult to predict. A team at the University of Tokyo has found that the ratio of atoms in specific gases released from volcanic fumaroles (gaps in the Earth's surface) can provide an indicator of what is happening to the magma deep below—similar to taking a blood test to check your health. This can indicate when things might be "heating up."
Simplified process shines light on new catalyst opportunities
6hTheory-guided development of an easier, more versatile process for synthesizing unsymmetric ligands provides new avenues of exploration in transitional metal catalysis.
A regime shift in an Arctic marine ecosystem that's likely to become permanent
6hFindings of unexpected large numbers of fin and humpback whales in the previously ice infested waters of East Greenland now indicate a tipping point in the marine ecosystem from one regime to another that may be irreversible.
New quantum tool: Experimental realization of neutron helical waves
6hFor the first time in experimental history, researchers at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have created a device that generates twisted neutrons with well-defined orbital angular momentum. Previously considered an impossibility, this groundbreaking scientific accomplishment provides a brand new avenue for researchers to study the development of next-generation quantum materials with appl
A regime shift in an Arctic marine ecosystem that's likely to become permanent
6hFindings of unexpected large numbers of fin and humpback whales in the previously ice infested waters of East Greenland now indicate a tipping point in the marine ecosystem from one regime to another that may be irreversible.
Epic Claims Google Paid Activision, Others Huge Sums to Not Compete With Play Store
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6hEpic Google Activision
Google has been paying publishers not to compete with the Play Store, according to a new filing in Epic's ongoing legal offensive. In an unredacted copy of Epic's lawsuit against Google , the Fortnite maker claims that Google has paid off other companies that are exploring the possibility of launching an alternative app store. Epic calls this behavior anti-competitive, but naturally, Google disag
The Download: resurrecting mammoths, and the climate bill's big flaw
6hThis 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 much would you pay to see a woolly mammoth? Sara Ord has one of the most futuristic job titles around—director of species restoration at Colossal Biosciences, the world's first "de-extinction" company. Her team is figuring out how to turn Asian elephants i
Safe space: online groups lift up women in tech
6hNature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03798-y Four leaders of groups dedicated to women in technology share their stories and tips for better allyship.
NASA's flagship Artemis I mission has flown past the moon
6hAfter blasting off on the enormous Space Launch System rocket, NASA's Orion capsule has flown within 130 kilometres of the lunar surface as it prepares to enter orbit
Why Life Expectancy Keeps Dropping in the U.S. as Other Countries Bounce Back
6hCOVID cut average life spans short in many high-income countries, but the U.S. decline has been steeper and longer than most
Why Life Expectancy Keeps Dropping in the U.S. as Other Countries Bounce Back
6hCOVID cut average life spans short in many high-income countries, but the U.S. decline has been steeper and longer than most
Methodology to develop a stakeholder map and stakeholder engagement exercise
7hThis is the fourth and final video in the Ethics & Society training module on Knowledge Transfer and Commercialization in the HBP. In this final video, Dr Achim Rosemann introduces a methodology that enables innovators and researchers, as well as social scientists, staff of government bodies, companies, NGOs and interested members of the public, to develop a comprehensive stakeholder map and mult
Artificial Muscles
7hThere are some situations in which biology is still vastly superior to any artificial technology. Think about muscles. They are actually quite amazing. They can rapdily contract with significant force and then immediately relax. They can also vary their contraction strength smoothly along a wide continuum. Further, they are soft and silent. No machine can come close to their functionality. In eng
Your Google Searches Are Quietly Evolving. Here's What's Next
7hWe went behind the scenes to make sense of Shopping, Ads, and the changes that will shape your internet searches.
The 7 Best Luxury Gifts (2022): Devialet, Prada, Rimowa, Urwerk
7hWe've selected seven precious objects sure to appeal to those with the most discriminating tastes.
Turns Out Fighting Mosquitoes With Mosquitoes Actually Works
7hNew evidence indicates that an effort to stamp out disease-carrying insects is working. The key? Mosquitoes genetically engineered to kill off their own kind.
Tiny 'Rover' Explores Cells without Harming Them
7hA miniature antenna can transmit data from inside cells without using damaging microwaves
GPT-4 is Almost Here, And it Looks Better than Anything Else – As GPT-3 remains a lot ambiguous, the new model could be a fraction of the futuristic bigger models that are yet to come.
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This Copyright Lawsuit Could Shape the Future of Generative AI
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Technology's next big thing: This robot will be the greatest consumer product of all time
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How science museums can use their power
7hNature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03795-1 A trawl through exhibition halls and storage rooms reveals a drive to do better.
Having trouble finding a 20-pound turkey? Blame bird flu.
7hA highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has limited the nation's supply of large turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.
Save over $2000 on the NordicTrack EXP 14i Smart Treadmill this Black Friday
7hSnap up a top running machine and save 68% on the NordicTrack EXP 14i Smart Treadmill at Dick's Sporting Goods.
Responsible innovation and stakeholder engagement
7hThis is the third of four videos in the Ethics & Society training module on Knowledge Transfer and Commercialization in the HBP. In this lecture, Dr. Achim Rosemann from the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility at De Montfort University discusses key ethical and responsible aspects of knowledge transfer and commercialization. In particular, the video explores the role of public and stak
Innovation management and exploitation of research results
7hIn this video, Dr. Guillermo Velasco from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid introduces key aspects of the management of innovation processes from research to innovation, and the development of new technologies, products, and services. This includes information on the maturity assessment of different types of research results, and a discussion of the protection, ownership, and exploitation of
Introduction to the practical, ethical and responsible innovation dimensions of knowledge transfer
7hThis is the first of four videos in the Ethics & Society training module on Knowledge Transfer and Commercialization in the HBP. In this video Dr. Achim Rosemann, senior Research Fellow at De Montfort University, gives an introduction to the topic of knowledge transfer and commercialization in the Human Brain Project. The video presents the training module's core contents, intended learning outco
Trump's Veepstakes Begin
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7hTrump GOP Republicans
You're not going to get a lot of suspense from a third Donald Trump presidential campaign. The American people know who this guy is, in sometimes excruciating detail; they know what he stands for politically; they know what kind of campaign he runs; and they know that he's going to say some shocking things, even if they don't know what. One of the few outstanding questions is whom Trump might pic
Remembering Roger Angell
7hI t's the 1986 World Series , Game 6, at Shea Stadium in New York, bottom of the tenth inning. The Boston Red Sox, who haven't won the championship since 1918, establishing a reputation for dramatic unsuccess, have just taken a 5–3 lead over the New York Mets. Three more Mets outs and the elusive Series at last will be Boston's. In the press box, high above the field, I'm a rookie magazine report
Where U.S.-China Competition Leaves Climate Change
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7hXi Biden Asia China US
The latest round of international negotiations on climate change, which concluded on Sunday, achieved a significant breakthrough by creating a fund to compensate poor countries for damage caused by global warming. But the two weeks of intense haggling at COP27, this year's United Nations climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, may focus the attention of the climate-activist community on the Uni
What Does It Mean to Care About COVID Anymore?
7hAfter nearly three years of constantly thinking about COVID, it's alarming how easily I can stop. The truth is, as a healthy, vaxxed-to-the-brim young person who has already had COVID , the pandemic now often feels more like an abstraction than a crisis. My perception of personal risk has dropped in recent months, as has my stamina for precautions. I still care about COVID, but I also eat in crow
The U.S. Needs More Housing Than Almost Anyone Can Imagine
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7hYears Ohio Housing
How many homes must the United States' expensive coastal cities build to become affordable for middle-class and working-poor families again? Over the past few weeks, I asked a number of housing experts that question. I expected a straightforward response: If you build X units, you reduce rents by Y percent—which means that Washington, D.C., needs to build Z units to become broadly affordable agai
A New Theory of American Power
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A national mood disorder afflicts America, causing wild swings between mania and despair, superhuman exertion and bruised withdrawal. We overdo our foreign crusades, and then we overdo our retrenchments, never pausing in between, where an ordinary country would try to reach a fine balance. American exceptionalism has two faces, equally transfixed with a sense of specialness—one radiant with the n
This Copyright Lawsuit Could Shape the Future of Generative AI
8hAlgorithms that create art, text, and code are spreading fast—but legal challenges could throw a wrench in the works.
55 Early Target Black Friday Deals (2022): Video Games, Headphones, and Dyson Vacuums
8hThe retailer has a price match guarantee for anything bought until December 24, so get ahead of your holiday shopping list without worry.
Tiny Aerosols Pose a Big Predicament in a Warming World
8hFossil fuels are rapidly heating the planet, but their aerosols also help cool it. Just how much, though, is a major uncertainty in climate science.
Ebooks Made Me Fall Back in Love With Reading
8hForget the nostalgia of paper and embrace the near-infinite library.
A Leak Details Apple's Secret Dirt on Corellium, a Trusted Security Startup
8hA 500-page document reviewed by WIRED shows that Corellium engaged with several controversial companies, including spyware maker NSO Group.
The US climate bill has made emission reductions dependent on economic success
8hIn August, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, the largest US climate bill in more than a decade. The legislation puts the country back on track to meet its commitments under the 2015 Paris Agreement. Beyond enacting specific measures to reduce US carbon emissions by more than 40 percent by 2030, the IRA also fundamentally reframes how the government approaches
Tiny 'Rover' Explores Cells without Harming Them
8hA miniature antenna can transmit data from inside cells without using damaging microwaves
Techtopia #261: Det er bare bryster
8hDigital etik er ugens emne. Ada Hyldahl Fogh står bag kunstprojektet 'in transitu', der er kønspolitisk protest mod Instagrams censur af kvinders brystvorter. Det har til formål at få hendes profil lukket.
Nasas live-dækning af Artemis-mission: Orion-kapslen nærmer sig første tur om Månen
8hPLUS. Mandag 13.44 affyrer Orion-kapslen sin hovedmotor for at gå i kredsløb om Månen. Se med live hos Nasa allerede nu.
Fejl i transformer skyld i ødelagte elektriske apparater
8hPLUS. Elselskabet N1 ved nu, hvad der skete, da 1.721 kunder i Ribe fik overspændinger i stikkontakten. Men de ved endnu ikke, hvorfor det skete.
Neuroethics and AI Ethics
8hIn the video, Michele Farisco and Arleen Salles introduce AI ethics, a field that has literally exploded in the last 10 years. They will try to provide an original contribution through the reflection on two specific topics: the connection between neuroethics and AI ethics, and the analysis of brain-inspired AI with explicit reference to the work done within the HBP. More specifically, the course
Human Data in EBRAINS
8hIn this video, Dr Damian Eke, Dr Simisola Akintoye and Dr William Knight discuss the Data Governance, Data Protection and Ethics Compliance structure for EBRAINS. They discuss the People, Processes and Technologies (PPT) structure for data governance, the various measures in place to manage data protection such as data protection impact assessments and the role of the data protection officer, and
Tiny 'Rover' Explores Cells without Harming Them
8hA miniature antenna can transmit data from inside cells without using damaging microwaves
Bruno Latour (1947–2022)
8hNature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03796-0 Philosopher and anthropologist who revolutionized ideas about science in practice.
Will the World Cup boost Qatar's science ambitions?
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Nature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03788-0 The soccer tournament might put the nation on more scientists' radars, but many will have concerns over continuing human-rights issues.
Derren Brown Playlist* (6 Videos: 30+ mins) | Big Think [Jan-Feb 2020]
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Conversational AI in school psychology.
8hHi! Sorry, if it's not the right place for my question. I'm writing an article about the usage of conventional artificial intelligence in school psychology. Would appreciate any input. Are there any apps/tools that are used in schools that help pupils to talk anonymously about their problems? A kind of chat or a voice conversation? How can psychologists engage with young people that don't want to
A neurobiological and psychological perspective on the uncertainty and anticipation in anxiety | Source: NatureNeuro
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Who was the world's first author?
8hThe oldest known writing dates back more than 5,000 years. But who was the first author we know by name?
Surfplatta gör förskolebarns lek mindre kreativ
8hFörskolebarns lek med datorplattor är mindre kreativ och fantasifull jämfört med deras lek med fysiska leksaker. Det visar en ny studie från Uppsala universitet. Skillnaden är markant, enligt forskarna. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
NASA's flagship Artemis I mission is about to fly past the moon
8hAfter blasting off on the enormous Space Launch System rocket, NASA's Orion capsule is due to approach the moon at 1244 GMT today
UK's quantum computing sector is flourishing after early investment
8hInvestment that the UK government started in quantum technologies in 2013 seems to have paid off by enabling the existence of companies at the cutting edge of research
How much would you pay to see a woolly mammoth?
9hSara Ord spent her week talking to scientists about skin cells from a mouse-size marsupial called the dunnart. The cells were sent to the "de-extinction" company where she works, Colossal Biosciences, from collaborators in Australia. Ord's job is to lead a team that's figuring out how to use gene editing to gradually change the DNA of those cells so that it begins to resemble that of a distantly
Scientist goes to court to clear his name after fake peer review retractions
9hA scientist who lost 11 papers for fake peer review and other reasons went to court to pin the misconduct on a coauthor – and received a favorable judgment. The retractions for Aram Mokarizadeh, a biomedical researcher previously affiliated with the Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in Iran, were part of a batch of 58 … Continue reading
Aerosols must be included in climate risk assessments
9hNature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03763-9 Estimates of impending risk ignore a big player in regional change and climate extremes.
Complications associated to wound drainages in tumor spine surgery: a multicenter surveillance study from the German Spine Registry (DWG-Register)
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23579-x
Identification of noninvasive diagnostic biomarkers for ectopic pregnancy using data-independent acquisition (DIA)proteomics: a pilot study
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23374-8
Theoretical study on thermal decomposition mechanism of 1-nitroso-2-naphthol
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24638-z
Micro lesion effect of pallidal deep‑brain stimulation for meige syndrome
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23156-2
Population admixtures in medaka inferred by multiple arbitrary amplicon sequencing
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24498-7
A hybrid GNA instability
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23854-x
Significance of seed dispersal by the largest frugivore for large-diaspore trees
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23018-x
Bias reduction in representation of histopathology images using deep feature selection
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24317-z
A theory-driven synthesis of symmetric and unsymmetric 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane analogues via radical difunctionalization of ethylene
9hNature Communications, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34546-5 DPPEs are fundamental bidentate ligands with a C2-alkyl-linker chain for many transition-metal-catalyzed reactions. Here, authors utilize the AFIR method to develop a practical synthetic method for both symmetric and unsymmetric DPPEs with ethylene.
Multi-omics signatures of the human early life exposome
9hNature Communications, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34422-2 Environmental exposures in early life can have lasting health effects, but the molecular mechanisms are not well understood. Here, the authors discover >1000 associations between exposure factors and child multi-omics profiles, revealing signatures for diet, toxic chemical compounds, essential trace elements
Depletion of CD206+ M2-like macrophages induces fibro-adipogenic progenitors activation and muscle regeneration
9hNature Communications, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34191-y Muscle regeneration requires the contribution and communication of various different cell types. Here, Nawaz et al. show that CD206+ macrophages inhibit the secretion of the promyogenic factor follistatin by fibro-adipogenic progenitor cells, impeding myogenesis and muscle regeneration.
"I feel harassed and targeted"
9h"t was done for 'esthetic' reason ONLY." – Prof Hagit Eldar-Finkelman
Äldreboendets ägarform kan påverka hur personalen mår
10hPris eller kvalitet? Svenska kommuner upphandlar äldrevård på väldigt olika vis. Och de som jobbar på icke vinstdrivande äldreboenden tenderar att känna sig tryggare på jobbet jämfört med andra. Det framgår av forskning från Högskolan i Gävle. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
'We're in a trauma together': Americans need therapy – but psychologists are booked
10hA study finds that six in 10 have no space for new patients. Therapists address the surge and how to tackle it At a time when it feels like the world's perpetually on fire, we all need a therapist – but trying to land one these days can be a nightmare. A study from the American Psychological Association (APA) published this week found that six in 10 psychologists "no longer have openings for new
BLOG Verden fik en klimakatastrofe-fond: Resten af COP27 er en skuffelse
10hCOP27 i Ægypten vil blive husket for at knap 200 lande vedtager at etablere en særlig fond for tab og skader, som skal gå til udviklingslande, der er særligt sårbare overfor klimaskabte katastrofer.
With Anxiety On the Rise, Some Children Try 'Exposure Therapy'
10hA gold-standard treatment for phobias and anxieties encourages young people to follow an old and simple dictum: Face your fears.
How Wild Turkeys Find Love
10hA photographer in Wisconsin set out to learn how wild turkeys attract their mates — and found that the answer involves wingmen and sexy snoods.
Christie's cancels T rex skeleton auction after doubts raised
10hSale of 1,400kg skeleton withdrawn after New York Times reported claims of similarities to T rex sold in 2020 The British auction house Christie's has been forced to call off the £20m auction of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton just days before it was due to go under the hammer after a well-known paleontologist raised concerns that parts of it looked similar to another dinosaur. Christie's said on Mo
No way to run a COP: climate summit host Egypt gets bad marks
10hAlmost from the start, Egypt came under fire over its handling of the UN COP27 climate talks tasked with responding to the growing threat of global warming.
Verden fik en klimakatastrofe-fond – men COP27 helt utilstrækkelig for at sikre 1,5 grader.
10hCOP27 i Ægypten vil blive husket for at knap 200 lande vedtager at etablere en særlig fond for tab og skader, som skal gå til udviklingslande, der er særligt sårbare overfor klimaskabte katastrofer. En komité skal næste år komme med et forslag til, hvordet det skal fungere. Spørgsmålet om klimak…
'Like a shotgun': Tongan eruption is largest ever recorded
11hA deadly volcanic eruption near Tonga in January was the largest ever recorded with modern equipment, a New Zealand-led team of scientists revealed Monday.
Chinese coast guard seizes rocket debris from Filipino navy
11hChina's coast guard forcibly seized apparent Chinese rocket debris that was being towed by the Philippine navy, in the latest confrontation in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military commander said Monday.
Two volcanoes rumble into action in Russia's far east
11hTowering clouds of ash and glowing lava are spewing from two volcanoes on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and scientists say major eruptions could be on the way.
Earthquake shakes Indonesia's Java island; at least 46 dead
11hAn earthquake shook Indonesia's main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 46 people, damaging dozens of buildings and sending residents into the capital's streets for safety.
Christie's cancels controversial T-rex auction in Hong Kong
11hChristie's has called off the auction of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, the auction house told AFP on Monday, days before it was due to go under the hammer in Hong Kong.
Christie's cancels controversial T-rex auction in Hong Kong
11hChristie's has called off the auction of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, the auction house told AFP on Monday, days before it was due to go under the hammer in Hong Kong.
Dubbelinfekterade med hiv får långsammare sjukdom
11hDen vanliga formen av hiv kallas hiv-1. Men det finns även en mildare variant, hiv-2. Och de som har infekterats av båda tycks få en långsammare sjukdomsutveckling. Kanske kan detta fynd bidra till bättre vaccin framöver, hoppas forskare. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Volvo Trucks delivers world's first electric trucks made of fossil-free steel
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Canadian Pacific's hydrogen-powered locomotive makes first revenue run – Trains
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ASCO endorses "integrative oncology" quackery for cancer pain
12hLast week, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Society for Integrative Oncology published guidelines for treating cancer pain. These guidelines endorsed quackery like reflexology and acupuncture. The infiltration of quackademic medicine continues apace in oncology. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Inside the Saudi Strategy to Keep the World Hooked on Oil
12hThe kingdom is working to keep fossil fuels at the center of the world economy for decades to come by lobbying, funding research and using its diplomatic muscle to obstruct climate action.
Scientists Debate the Role of a Virus in Multiple Sclerosis
12hIf Epstein-Barr virus causes multiple sclerosis, it does so in concert with other factors that scientists don't yet understand. A recent Science paper strengthened the link, but some experts believe it falls short of proving causation. The uncertainty is raising questions about how research should proceed.
Bagdadbatteriet
13hBagdadbatteriets tre delar En galvanisk cell från det antika Persien? Det så kallade Bagdadbatteriet är ett arkeologiskt fynd från en utgrävning 1936 vid Khujut Rabu utanför Bagdad, Irak. Fyndet består av tre delar: en 15 cm hög terrakottaurna, en 9 cm hög och 2,5 cm bred kopparcylinder samt en sönderrostad järnstav. Rester av tjära vid … Continued Inlägget dök först upp på Vetenskap och Fol
Nasa's Artemis spacecraft arrives at the Moon
14hNasa's Orion capsule sweeps past the Moon before entering into a larger orbit.
Starwatch: Jupiter and Saturn form a guard of honour for ancient Aquarius
14hThe venerable constellation, first recorded by the Babylonians, will be framed by the two planets in the southern sky Aquarius, the water bearer, is one of the fainter zodiacal constellations – the constellations bisected by the plane of our solar system, and as such the ones through which the planets, the moon and the sun all move. Aquarius sits between Capricornus and Pisces and is best seen fr
Regulome analysis in B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia exposes Core Binding Factor addiction as a therapeutic vulnerability
14hNature Communications, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34653-3 The ETV6-RUNX1 chimeric- and native RUNX1-responsive regulomes in paediatric B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) remain to be characterized. Here, the authors reveal functional antagonism between the two transcription factors predominantly for the regulation of cell cycle-associated pathways and dependenc
The Milky Way's Halo of Stars Isn't The Neat Sphere Astronomers Expected It to Be
15hBlame the Gaia Sausage.
It is not all sunshine: Middle East invests big in wind power | Robin Mills | AW
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'Part of the kill chain': how can we control weaponised robots? | Artificial intelligence (AI)
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Let's Talk About The New Manned Sixth-Generation Fighter Renderings
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Amerikansk tjenestepistol skyder betjente i benet: Forsvaret bruger samme model
15hPLUS. Forsvarets tjenestepistol er i amerikansk modvind, og politiet i Milwaukee i USA skiller sig af med Sig Sauer P320.
Forsyningsselskab overvejer at bygge 11 vindmøller ved kunstig halvø i København
15hPLUS. Det eneste sted, det er muligt at placere vindmøller på land i København, er ved det kommende Lynetteholm, skriver Hofor, der understreger, at der endnu kun er en idé.
Billig oprensning på prøve: 10.000 vandplanter opsuger PFAS fra vandløb
15hPLUS. Et nyt demonstrationsprojekt nord for Stockholm skal afprøve, om planter i vandløb er en billig og effektiv metode til at fjerne PFAS.
It's Official: Scientists Confirm a New Expanded Scale of Measurement
16hBigger and smaller than ever before.
What is a 'Carbon Cage,' and why are you stuck in one right now?
16hOur current carbon-heavy economic system creates bars around us that stop effective climate change action. Here's why. From: Scientific American
Hospital monitoring systems that summon help in a heartbeat
16hInfrared cameras that can track vital signs are helping nurses prevent injuries and unexpected deaths
Tighter controls on antibiotics promise to curb drug-resistance
16hMedicines are often given for viral infections such as flu, for which they are useless, but can cause side effects
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Grönlands isar blir allt mörkare
17hUnder sommaren blommar isen på Grönland. Ett tunt lager av alger breder ut sig och färgar glaciärerna brun-gråa. Ny forskning visar att algerna får isarna att smälta fortare.
Ukraine war: Germany looks to renewables after Russian invasion
17hRussia's invasion of Ukraine has crystallised the need for clean, renewable energy in Germany.
Devastating drought in East Africa is traced to nearby seas
17hNature, Published online: 21 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03772-8 Understanding the weather pattern known as the Indian Ocean Dipole might help to predict lack of rainfall in countries such as Kenya.
Ancient Roman Roads Still Have a Mysterious Effect, Even When They Vanish
18hA pattern you can still see.
Scientists Solve 100-Year-Old Mystery About How Plants Took Root in Land
19hAn incredible feat of adaptation.
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Rethinking 'Run, Hide, Fight'
20hLast night, at least five people were killed and 25 were injured in a shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado . The venue, Club Q, has been described as a " second home full of chosen family ," a safe space for people to be who they are. No more. The motive of the attacker remains unclear, but officials are investigating whether the attack should be classed as a hate crime. I
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It's now possible to simulate hardware and run software within it
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Embryo Selection for Cognitive Enhancement: Curiosity or Game-changer?
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Tech Entrepreneurs are Forging a New Gattaca-like Pronatalist Movement
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Australia's first rocket is set to launch into space in April 2023
22hThe Eris rocket developed by Australian company Gilmour Space will be the first Australian system to go into orbit if it successfully launches next year
Testosterone levels help explain why women tend to experience lower sexual desire for their partners
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Jay Pasachoff, Who Pursued Eclipses Across the Globe, Dies at 79
22hAn astronomer at Williams College, he probably saw more solar eclipses than any other human in history.
A new report says the rest of the world needs to urgently deal with its over-reliance on China to build solar power infrastructure. Global solar production needs to quickly quadruple, and currently 84% of it happens in China.
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Matematikken blomstrer i ensomhed
1dPLUS. Mange matematiske opdagelser er gjort af personer, der ufrivilligt er blevet isoleret under krige og pandemier.
Evidence Grows That Soggy Meteorites Gave Earth Its Oceans
1dRock of Ages Where Earth's water comes from remains a contentious topic amongst scientists, but a meteorite that landed in England last year may contain a key chunk of evidence. Dubbed the Winchcombe meteorite, the space rock was examined by researchers from the National History Museum in London, who found that it contained water similar to Earth's water. Their accompanying study , published in t
Facebook Takes Down AI That Churns Out Fake Academic Papers After Widespread Criticism
1dFabulating After just a few days online — and tons of Twitter criticism — Meta-formerly-Facebook has taken down an AI it created that writes vaguely-plausible-sounding-but-ultimately-nonsensical academic papers. Released on November 15, Meta pulled the plug on its Galactica AI after three days of experts and random social media users dunking on the scientific paper-trained Large Language Model (L
NASA Adjusting James Webb Orbit to Get Damaged by Meteorites Less
1dAvoidance Zone NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is adjusting its orbit to — hopefully — avoid getting pelted with so many micrometeorites. "We have experienced 14 measurable micrometeoroid hits on our primary mirror, and are averaging one to two per month, as anticipated," Webb lead mission systems engineer Mike Menzel said in an update . "The resulting optical errors from all but one of these w
New Vaccine Blocks Fentanyl in Brains of Rats
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1dFentanyl Vaccine Opioid
Researchers have come up with a vaccine that appears to block fentanyl from getting rats high. They're hailing the research as a "breakthrough discovery," potentially paving the way for a new treatment for people trying to kick an opioid addiction. Fentanyl addiction remains an enormously serious problem in America and worldwide. It can be up to 50 times stronger as the already-formidable heroin,
Scientists Build Circuit Boards Based on Mushrooms
1dMycelioTronics Electronic waste, also known as "e-waste," is a major polluter , not to mention an increasingly difficult issue to combat. Excitingly, however, a team of Austrian scientists are working on a creative new solution to solve at least part of the e-waste puzzle: they're making biodegradable substrates for electronics out of mushroom skins. Yes, really. And per the scientists' proof-of-
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Cornelia Schroeder obituary
1dMy mother, Cornelia Schroeder, who has died aged 73, was a virologist specialising in influenza and also the editor of her mother's memoir. Cornelia spent the early years of her career in her native East Germany, but after its collapse, she went to work at the National Institute for Medical Research in Mill Hill, London. From 1990 to 1993, she was Wellcome research fellow at the institute's divis
Observation of Rayleigh-Lamb waves generated by the 2022 Hunga-Tonga volcanic eruption with the POLA detectors at Ny-Ålesund
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 20 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23984-2
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