Researchers develop programmable optical device for high-speed beam steering
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Rolls-Royce tests hydrogen-fuelled aircraft engine in aviation world first
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Brexit changes caused 22.9% slump in UK-EU exports into Q1 2022 according to new research
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This Cyber Monday deal gets you two adjustable dumbbells for less than the original cost of one
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Sweet new way to print microchip patterns on curvy surfaces
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Embryos frozen for 30 years produce healthy twin newborns
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'Mpox' is the new name for monkeypox, the WHO says
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Examining US policy-making and China's efforts in Southeast Asia
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Adventurous bird personalities can help population cope with climate change
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3hThe idea that climate change and geological events can shape evolution isn't a new one: anyone who's heard of dinosaurs knows that a big change in the environment (like, say, a meteor hitting the Earth 66 million years ago and causing a chain reaction of storms, earthquakes, cold, and darkness) can dictate how animals live, die, and evolve.
Americans would rather harm their own political cause than help an opposing one, finds study
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Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's biggest active volcano, erupts after 38 years
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Domino Effect Yet another major cryptocurrency lender has filed for bankruptcy, a sign of a deepening "crypto winter" that's continuing to take down the hype giants one by one. Crypto lender BlockFi is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection just weeks after FTX, once the second largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, imploded in spectacular fashion , sending ripples throughout the
Beavers found to have lived in family clans in the Allgäu for more than 11 million years
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Science ahead of its time: 157-year-old Darwin manuscript made available online
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For once, Donald Trump has a point. Shortly before Thanksgiving, Trump had dinner with the artist and aspiring presidential candidate Kanye West. Among West's entourage was a 24-year-old livestreamer named Nick Fuentes. Fuentes, as all the world now knows, traffics in Holocaust denial, among other provocations. West is an outspoken anti-Semite in his own right. Some former Trump supporters have r
Vaping may lead to more cavities
3hPeople who vape may be more likely to have a higher risk of cavities, according to a new study. With CDC surveys reporting that 9.1 million American adults—and 2 million teenagers—use tobacco-based vaping products, that means a lot of vulnerable teeth. The findings on the association between vaping and risk of caries—the dental term for cavities—serve as an alert that this once seemingly harmless
The replication crisis: Researchers reveal a hidden universe of uncertainty
3hThe University of Luxembourg's Department of Social Sciences contributed to a large-scale replication study that aimed to understand the role of decisions that scientists make during the research process. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study highlights the importance of open science and collaboration among scientists.
Offshore wind farms change marine ecosystems, study shows
3hThe expansion of offshore wind farms in the North Sea is making progress. But the consequences for the marine environment they are built in have not yet been fully researched. Scientists at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon have already provided valuable insights into the effects of wind farms in past studies.
Science ahead of its time: 157-year-old Darwin manuscript made available online
3hNovember 24 is Evolution day—a day commemorating the publication of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species on November 24, 1859. Darwin's seminal work is now considered the most influential book of science in history and has inspired countless new disciplines. As recently found by the Darwin Online project at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the book has been translated into fifty languages
Mapping the future of micromotors
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Octopuses may be terrifically smart because of this genetic quirk they share with humans
3hOctopus brains may have grown smart from an enormous diversity of microRNAs that let them grow multiple types of brain cells.
Daily briefing: Parasite gives wolves what it takes to be leaders
3hNature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04177-3 Wolves infected with a parasite that commonly infects cats are more likely to become leaders of the pack or strike out on their own. Plus, a call to include aerosols in climate risk assessments and Europe's Mars rover mission plugs a Russia-shaped funding hole.
Daily briefing: NASA's Orion spacecraft reaches the Moon
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Hydroacoustic signals help study impacts of underwater explosions off French coast
3hA study of hydroacoustic, acoustic and seismic waves from underwater explosions off the French coast could help guide the disposal of unexploded World War II ordnance (UXO) in those waters, according to a new study published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (BSSA).
Superbugs in the environment rarely transfer to humans, according to new study
3hThe rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) around the globe represents a crisis on many fronts. Infections that are difficult, or impossible, to treat cause considerable public health and economic burdens, but also pose a serious threat to food security.
Superbugs in the environment rarely transfer to humans, according to new study
4hThe rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) around the globe represents a crisis on many fronts. Infections that are difficult, or impossible, to treat cause considerable public health and economic burdens, but also pose a serious threat to food security.
Swimming habits of gelatinous animals could inspire underwater vehicle design
4hA gelatinous sea creature could teach engineers a lesson or two.
We Are Alarmed by Every Detail of Elon Musk's Bedside Table
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Table Fable Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shared an image of his bedside table — and we have questions. The image shows what appears to be a video game gun replica , four opened cans of caffeine-free Coke, and a flintlock gun inside a display box that features a famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware, along with what appears to be a Buddhist amulet used for meditation. My
Crypto Guys Spend $600,000 on Hideous Wormlike Elon Musk Statue, Causing Their Coin to Crash
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Smote GOAT A bunch of crypto-pilled Elon Musk fans spent $600,000 to build a giant statue that features the new Twitter czar's head on a goat's body, riding a rocket — and their coin crashed after they took the grotesque work of "art" public. Over the holiday weekend, the great minds behind the Elon Goat Token — an in-your-face homage to the man they consider to be the "Greatest of All Time," or
Australian mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being
4hA new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture.
Swimming habits of gelatinous animals could inspire underwater vehicle design
4hA gelatinous sea creature could teach engineers a lesson or two.
The relation between executive functions and math intelligence in preschool children
4hInhibition, mental set shifting, and memory updating are related to math skills in preschool children.
Why silly distractions at work can actually be good for you
4hPositive interventions that distract us from difficult tasks actually help to reduce our stress levels, according to new research from WHU—Otto Beisheim School of Management and Trinity Business School.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa Volcano is Erupting for the First Time Since 1984
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(Photo: USGS) For the first time in nearly four decades, the world's largest active volcano—Hawaii's Mokuʻāweoweo, or Mauna Loa—has begun to erupt. The US Geological Survey (USGS) issued a red alert late Sunday night at the first sign of activity. Mauna Loa's impact was confined to its summit at the time, precluding any immediate evacuations nearby. On Monday morning, lava was still overflowing f
Shape of proteins may point to Parkinson's disease
4hA new study presents 76 proteins that might serve as biomarkers for the detection of Parkinson's disease. Many human diseases can be detected and diagnosed using biomarkers in blood or other body fluids. Parkinson's disease is different: to date, there is no such biomarker being used in the clinic to indicate this neurodegenerative disease. The new research, published in the journal Nature Struct
Research identifies 'danger zones' for wandering albatrosses
4hOver half of wandering albatrosses breeding on Bird Island, in the sub-Antarctic, encounter fishing vessels when feeding, putting them at risk of being accidentally caught or killed in fishing gear, according to new research led by British Antarctic Survey and Birdlife International. The results will help conservation efforts for a species that is in decline.
Why steamed hay can lead to protein deficiency in horses
4hHay treated with hot steam is safer for horses but provides them with less protein. The horse forage is treated with steam to rid it of potentially harmful microorganisms and to bind particles that could otherwise be inhaled. However, a team of scientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has discovered that this also causes a chemical reaction which damages the proteins in the
Pest eradication success stories from subantarctic New Zealand
4hResearch into the complex task of ridding Auckland Island of mammalian pests, as part of the Predator Free 2050 program, is the focus of a New Zealand Journal of Ecology special issue published today, November 28.
Research identifies 'danger zones' for wandering albatrosses
4hOver half of wandering albatrosses breeding on Bird Island, in the sub-Antarctic, encounter fishing vessels when feeding, putting them at risk of being accidentally caught or killed in fishing gear, according to new research led by British Antarctic Survey and Birdlife International. The results will help conservation efforts for a species that is in decline.
Why steamed hay can lead to protein deficiency in horses
4hHay treated with hot steam is safer for horses but provides them with less protein. The horse forage is treated with steam to rid it of potentially harmful microorganisms and to bind particles that could otherwise be inhaled. However, a team of scientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has discovered that this also causes a chemical reaction which damages the proteins in the
Pest eradication success stories from subantarctic New Zealand
4hResearch into the complex task of ridding Auckland Island of mammalian pests, as part of the Predator Free 2050 program, is the focus of a New Zealand Journal of Ecology special issue published today, November 28.
Subaru Telescope can now analyze 2,400 galaxies simultaneously
4hFirst light is an exciting time for astronomers and engineers who help bring new telescopes up to speed. One of the most recent and significant first light milestones recently occurred at the Subaru Telescope in Hawai'i. Though it has been in operation since 2005, the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan's (NAOJ) main telescope recently received an upgrade that will allow it to simultaneousl
Visually striking science experiments at school can be fun, inspiring and safe—banning is not the answer
4hTo a young mind, science can be magical. Perhaps you remember a visually striking or seemingly inexplicable scientific demonstration from your own youth?
Air-breathing ion engines could continuously boost spacecraft anywhere there's an atmosphere
4hStaying in orbit can be challenging, at least for lower orbits that are more affected by Earth's atmosphere. But, such orbits also come with advantages, such as better vantage points for new commercial operations such as Earth Observation and telecommunications connections. So there is an incentive for anyone who can figure out how to functionally keep a satellite in orbit at those lower altitudes
Teens who take this sleep med may face higher overdose risk
4hTeens and young adults who are treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines such as Xanax may be at a higher risk of overdose, according to a new study. For the study, published in JAMA Network Open , researchers examined how often young people with sleep disorders had a drug overdose in the months after starting a prescription sleep medication. According to the National Institute on Drug Abu
Dementia/Biogen: causal controversy means investors must take a stance
4hThe early death of an Alzheimer's patient taking part in lecanemab trials sent shares down
Author Correction: Cryo-EM structures of thermostabilized prestin provide mechanistic insights underlying outer hair cell electromotility
4hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34985-0
The first SLS launch caused damage to the launch pad. How bad was it?
4hWhen you test launch the most powerful rocket ever successfully flown, there's bound to be some collateral damage. With 8.8 million pounds of thrust at liftoff, NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) packs a mighty punch (the Saturn V, which carried astronauts to the moon in 1969, produced 7.5 million pounds). After November 16's test flight of SLS, dubbed Artemis I, the pad was a little worse for wear,
What happened to those CubeSats that were launched with Artemis I?
4hNASA made history on November 16 when the Artemis I mission took off from Launch Complex 39B at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on its way to the moon. This uncrewed mission is testing the capabilities of the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft in preparation for the long-awaited return to the moon in 2025 (the Artemis III mission). Rather than astronauts, this mission carries a group of manne
Protests against strict COVID-zero policy are sweeping China. It's anyone's guess what happens now
4hPublic protests in China related to the government's COVID-19 restrictions have hit the news worldwide over the weekend, following a fatal apartment fire in Urumqi, Xinjiang last week which killed ten people.
Don't just bet on the metrics—personal connection is the real key to managing remote workers well
4hRemote working has become much more common since the pandemic sent people home from their offices and into the Zoom universe. This has put the onus on managers to find new and better ways to engage with and motivate staff, and we're still learning how best to do this.
Protecting areas most important to people will also benefit nature, finds global study
4hResearchers found there is no need for policymakers to choose between protecting nature's benefits to people or protecting animal species. Their analysis shows that prioritizing nature's benefits to people simultaneously advances human development, nature conservation, and climate mitigation goals.
Author Correction: Analysis of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy using the Japanese Adverse Drug Event Report database
4hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24702-8
Author Correction: Physical activity and sleep behaviour in women carrying BRCA1/2 mutations
4hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25014-7
Rising sea levels could swamp the US coastline by 2050, NASA predicts
4hSea levels are expected to rise around the contiguous U.S. faster than previously thought, a new NASA study finds.
Want to code on the go? Save $150 on MacBook Pro 13 M2 before Cyber Monday deals end
4hWant a sleek but powerful laptop? Save $150 on the MacBook Pro 13.3 M2 and up to $500 on other developer and student-friendly MacBooks.
Dozens of earthquakes swarm Hawaii as the world's largest volcano erupts
4hThe eruption is so far not threatening downhill communities or affecting flights
Here's why you should get a refurbished Apple Watch this Cyber Monday
4hSave cash (and the environment) without compromising on quality by snapping up a refurbished Apple Watch
'Frightful' never-before-seen tyrannosaur might be the 'missing link' in T. rex evolution
4hPaleontologists have discovered fossils belonging to a newfound species of tyrannosaur, which could fill an important gap in the evolutionary history of T. rex.
Sub-hearing sounds can make people dance more — and they aren't even aware it's happening
4hLow-frequency sounds that are undetectable by the human ear can make people dance more, a new study finds. And those people may be unaware it's even happening.
Protecting areas most important to people will also benefit nature, finds global study
5hResearchers found there is no need for policymakers to choose between protecting nature's benefits to people or protecting animal species. Their analysis shows that prioritizing nature's benefits to people simultaneously advances human development, nature conservation, and climate mitigation goals.
Ancient DNA from medieval Germany tells origin story of Ashkenazi Jews
5hExcavating ancient DNA from teeth, an international group of scientists peered into the lives of a once thriving medieval Ashkenazi Jewish community in Erfurt, Germany. The findings, shared today in the JournalCell, show that the Erfurt Jewish community was more genetically diverse than modern day Ashkenazi Jews.
Opinion: Diversity in the workplace isn't enough. Businesses need to work toward inclusion
5hDiversity is now widely believed to be good for business. In the corporate world, it's often referred to as Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training or awareness.
China's Zero Tolerance for Xi's COVID Restrictions
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5hChina Xi Zero Covid
Something dramatic happened in China over the weekend: The people fought back. Citizens frustrated by years of oppressive COVID-prevention controls erupted in protest across China. In the western metropolis of Chengdu; Guangzhou, in the country's south; and Nanjing, in the east, protesters called for an end to the lockdowns that have paralyzed lives and livelihoods. In the capital, Beijing, they
New AI Shows What You'd Look Like in Different Eras
5hMade-Up Heritage Ever wondered what you would've looked like if you were alive during ancient Greek times or were reborn as a nineteenth century Arctic explorer ? A new app called AI Time Machine by DNA analysis company MyHeritage is taking the internet by storm, allowing anybody to generate pixel-perfect renditions of their faces in the style of different historical periods. "Using AI Time Machi
Exploring how uranium takes an alternate pathway under extreme conditions
5hUnder normal conditions, radioactive materials such as uranium work in a predictable manner.
Autumn rainfall improves drought conditions in Texas, but winter to set back progress
5hAs heat waves kept temperatures in the triple digits for weeks and a rain-free streak spanned more than two months in some places, more than 70% of Texas was experiencing severe drought conditions this summer—fueling wildfires, reducing crop yields and even revealing never-before-seen dinosaur tracks.
Focus on lifestyle factors to prevent Alzheimer's disease | Letters
5hProf A David Smith highlights an effective approach to the disease Your otherwise excellent survey on the treatment of Alzheimer's disease ( 'This looks like the real deal': are we inching closer to a treatment for Alzheimer's?, 22 November ) hardly mentions the most promising approach, which is disease prevention. Alzheimer's has multiple causes, and identifying those causes that can be modified
Long Covid: the patient who's made an app to track symptoms
5hThe app Visible is also geared towards people living with conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome When Harry Leeming developed symptoms of long Covid , he found the lack of understanding of the condition alarming. "They became so severe that I went to A&E and I was turned away, being told that I had anxiety or that it was deconditioning," he said. "It's been very frustrating to not be taken s
Chickens from live poultry markets in Nigeria could be bad for your health—scientists explain why
5hMany livestock farmers treat their animals with antimicrobial medications. These are drugs that target bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. But using them the wrong way can have unwanted results. Animals are known to develop resistance to the drugs. This resistance has knock-on effects on animal and human health.
Towards an integrated mode-division demultiplexing spectrometer by deep learning
5hIn the information era, photons and electrons are the main carriers of information transmission. Different from Moore's law in microelectronics, the density of integrated photonic devices is mainly limited by the wavelength of light or diffraction limit.
Opinion: Tackling climate change will require reforming the World Bank and IMF. Here are two options
5hA global transition to a low-carbon economy will require investments of at least US$4 trillion a year (£3.4 trillion) according to the implementation plan agreed at COP27 UN climate change summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Delivering this funding will involve nothing less than "a swift and comprehensive transformation of the financial system," a UN bulletin reads.
3D radargram brings new focus to Mars' north polar cap
5hA new enhanced 3D radar image offer a greatly improved view of the interior of the Martian north polar cap, according to a paper led by Planetary Science Institute Senior Scientist Nathaniel Putzig.
Broadband low-loss all-optical phase modulator using gas-filled hollow-core fiber
5hOptical phase modulators are key components in optical communication, sensing, and signal processing systems. All-optical modulators, which modulate the phase or intensity of a light signal by a control light beam, have attracted much research interest. The phase of the signal beam is controlled by the control light beam rather than an electronical signal, which avoids electro-optical conversion i
Spørg Fagfolket: Burde solcellerne ikke rykkes fra markerne op på tagene?
5hPLUS. En læser er ked af, at solcellemarkerne tager plads fra plads landbruget. Dansk Solcelleforening kommer med en beregning.
Chickens from live poultry markets in Nigeria could be bad for your health—scientists explain why
5hMany livestock farmers treat their animals with antimicrobial medications. These are drugs that target bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. But using them the wrong way can have unwanted results. Animals are known to develop resistance to the drugs. This resistance has knock-on effects on animal and human health.
Researchers build long-sought nanoparticle structure, opening door to special properties
5hAlex Travesset doesn't have a shiny research lab filled with the latest instruments that probe new nanomaterials and measure their special properties.
How 2022 has substantially, and favorably, changed global climate outlook
5hThis is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections Anew analysis by the Global Carbon Budget , published in the journal Earth System Science Data , shows global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels have fully recovered from the temporary dip driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, setting new records in 2021 and 2022. But it's not all bad news: With most of that rebound occurring in 2021, global foss
Huge saving! Get 50% off the Oral-B Genius X Limited electric toothbrush this Cyber Monday
5hIf you hurry, you can step up your oral health with our favourite electric toothbrush for under $100 this Cyber Monday.
Save 30% on one of the best air purifiers we've ever tested with this Cyber Monday deal
5hSnap up 30% off on the top-rated BLUEAIR Blue 211+ Air Purifier with this amazing Cyber Monday deal
Lowest ever price! Save $130 on this Shark air purifier for Cyber Monday
5hThe Shark HP201 Air Purifier MAX is 39% off for Cyber Monday — but hurry, the offer won't last long.
Cyber Monday fitness tracker deals – must-have discounts from Garmin, Fitbit, Apple and more
5hSnap up these Cyber Monday fitness tracker deals while they last – with some Garmin and Fitbit models at their lowest ever price
Climate change: Wasted methane gas 'a scandal'
6hGreen Alliance says the high price of gas means fossil fuel companies should be capturing more of their methane emissions
Image: Hubble hunts an unusual galaxy
6hThe galaxy merger Arp-Madore 417-391 steals the spotlight in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The Arp-Madore catalog is a collection of particularly peculiar galaxies spread throughout the southern sky, and includes a collection of subtly interacting galaxies as well as more spectacular colliding galaxies. Arp-Madore 417-391, which lies around 670 million light-years away in th
Aussie shoppers are no longer buying the throwaway culture
6hAustralian consumers are rejecting the throwaway culture, instead snapping up sustainable options, according to new research from Monash University.
For the first time, farmers in the Philippines cultivated Golden Rice on a larger scale and harvested almost 70 tons
6hFor the first time, farmers in the Philippines have cultivated Golden Rice on a larger scale and harvested almost 70 tons of grains this October. This nearly never-ending story began at ETH Zurich.
Scientists chart more sustainable future for UK fisheries
6hAn international team of scientists has produced new recommendations to help ensure a more sustainable future for U.K. fisheries in the post-Brexit era.
Physicist identifies how electron crystals melt
6hThe mysterious changes in phases of matter—from solid to liquid and back again—have fascinated Eun-Ah Kim since she was in lower elementary school in South Korea. Without cold drinking water readily available, on hot days the children would bring bottles of frozen water to school.
Do Australian tenancy reforms to protect renters cause landlords to exit the market? No, but maybe they should
6hMore Australians are renting their housing longer than in the past. But they have relatively little legal security against rent increases and evictions compared to tenants in other countries. When state governments suggest stronger protections for tenants, landlords and real estate agents claim it will cause disinvestment from the sector, increasing pressure on already tight rental markets.
For the first time, farmers in the Philippines cultivated Golden Rice on a larger scale and harvested almost 70 tons
6hFor the first time, farmers in the Philippines have cultivated Golden Rice on a larger scale and harvested almost 70 tons of grains this October. This nearly never-ending story began at ETH Zurich.
Scientists chart more sustainable future for UK fisheries
6hAn international team of scientists has produced new recommendations to help ensure a more sustainable future for U.K. fisheries in the post-Brexit era.
Did you solve it? Puzzles for blockheads
6hWere you a Clevor Trever? The solutions to today's puzzles Earlier today I set you these five puzzles from Mathigon 's advent calendar. Here they are again, with solutions. Sorry if you came here to read about Ian Dury, but in recompense you get to get your head around these blocks: 1. Hit me with your four cube stick Continue reading…
Mpox: WHO Renames Monkeypox Citing Racial Stigma
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Health experts said the old nomenclature was imprecise, played into racist stereotypes and fueled stigmatization, making it harder to contain the most recent outbreaks.
Small spaces can make a big difference to wildlife, new study suggests
6hSmall patches of land given over to wildlife-friendly planting can make a big difference to pollinator conservation, a new study suggests.
Don't cut them off: Low-performing students benefit from continued access to loans
6hOver the past decade, there has been a growing debate about the value of student loans and the long-term impact of debt for those entering the workforce—particularly for students who struggled to complete their studies.
Creating quantum-entangled networks of atomic clocks and accelerometers
6hResearchers affiliated with the Q-NEXT quantum research center show how to create quantum-entangled networks of atomic clocks and accelerometers—and they demonstrate the setup's superior, high-precision performance.
Small spaces can make a big difference to wildlife, new study suggests
6hSmall patches of land given over to wildlife-friendly planting can make a big difference to pollinator conservation, a new study suggests.
A crystal shape conundrum is finally solved
6hA crystal's shape is determined by its inherent chemistry, a characteristic that ultimately determines its final form from the most basic of details. But sometimes the lack of symmetry in a crystal makes the surface energies of its facets unknowable, confounding any theoretical prediction of its shape.
These Mysterious Fungi Belong to an Entirely New Branch on The Tree of Life
6hOver 600 weird species just got reclassified.
The World's Largest Volcano Is Erupting for the First Time in Nearly 40 Years
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6hHawaii Mauna Loa Volcano
Independence Day The world's biggest active volcano is erupting for the first time since Ronald Reagan was president. For the first time since 1984 and just in time for Hawaiian Independence Day , the Mauna Loa volcano has come to life — and authorities like the United States Geological Survey are warning Big Island residents to remain vigilant. As the USGS' Hawaiian Volcano Observatory notes in
There's no 'golden rule' for when kids should get their first phone
6hA new study finds no meaningful association between the age at which children receive their first phones and their well-being, as measured by grades, sleep habits, and depression symptoms. The study is unusual because it followed a group of more than 250 children for five years during which most of them acquired their first cell phones. Instead of comparing phone-using kids with those who don't h
WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racist stigma
6h"Removing 'monkey' removes the stigma that monkeypox comes with," an expert tells NPR. But he questions why the World Health Organization will wait a year for the change to take full effect. (Image credit: NIH-NIAID/IMAGE POINT FR/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Fungi convert polyethylene waste into pharmacologically useful metabolic products
6hPlastic waste is one of the most significant ecological and economic problems of our time. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a research team has now introduced a chemical–biological method for upcycling polyethylene waste: catalytic cleavage is used to make carboxylic diacids that are subsequently converted into pharmacologically useful natural products by genetically engineered fungi.
Young Climate Voters Could Tilt Georgia's Runoff Election for Senate
6hVoters under age 30 turned out for Raphael Warnock in the first race, suggesting he lean even harder into climate policy
Unique features of octopus create 'an entirely new way of designing a nervous system'
6hOctopuses are not much like humans—they are invertebrates with eight arms, and more closely related to clams and snails. Still, they have evolved complex nervous systems with as many neurons as in the brains of dogs, and are capable of a wide array of complicated behaviors. In the eyes of Melina Hale, Ph.D., and other researchers in the field, this means they provide a great opportunity to explore
Refugees who set up businesses enrich NZ financially, culturally and socially
6hWith Immigration New Zealand currently examining both the Migrant Settlement Integration Strategy and Refugee Resettlement Strategy, it's the right time to consider the role small business support can play in helping refugees integrate into our society.
Unique features of octopus create 'an entirely new way of designing a nervous system'
6hOctopuses are not much like humans—they are invertebrates with eight arms, and more closely related to clams and snails. Still, they have evolved complex nervous systems with as many neurons as in the brains of dogs, and are capable of a wide array of complicated behaviors. In the eyes of Melina Hale, Ph.D., and other researchers in the field, this means they provide a great opportunity to explore
Organ Donations Rise Around Motorcycle Rallies
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A new study suggests a link between the large gatherings and a slightly higher number of transplants after traffic crashes.
Researchers take first step toward controlling photosynthesis using mirrors
6hWith the help of mirrors, placed only a few hundred nanometers apart, a research team has managed to use light more efficiently. The finding could eventually be useful for controlling solar energy conversion during photosynthesis, or other reactions driven by light. For example, one application could be converting carbon dioxide into fuel.
Scientists develop novel mode of linear hybridization chain reaction
6hHybridization chain reaction refers to an enzyme-free nucleic acid polymerization reaction. A target molecule triggers cascade hybridization reactions by several thermodynamically stable DNA fuel strands, producing ultra-long DNA nanostructures with nicks. Signal amplification of the target molecule can be achieved by the application of a hybridization chain reaction.
Fungi convert polyethylene waste into pharmacologically useful metabolic products
6hPlastic waste is one of the most significant ecological and economic problems of our time. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a research team has now introduced a chemical–biological method for upcycling polyethylene waste: catalytic cleavage is used to make carboxylic diacids that are subsequently converted into pharmacologically useful natural products by genetically engineered fungi.
Non-detection of key signal allows astronomers to determine what the first galaxies were, and weren't, like
6hResearchers have been able to make some key determinations about the first galaxies to exist, in one of the first astrophysical studies of the period in the early universe when the first stars and galaxies formed, known as the cosmic dawn.
Learning from pangolins and peacocks: Researchers explore next-gen bio-inspired structural materials
6hFrom pangolin scales that can stand up to hard hits to colorful but sturdy peacock feathers, nature can do a lot with a few simple molecules.
Scientists provide structural insights into NaV1.7 modulation by inhibitors, to block pain signals to the brain
6hChronic pain is an extremely common condition that affects about 20% of the general population. Given the shortage of effective and non-addictive analgesics, new anti-pain drugs are eagerly awaited. Voltage-gated sodium channel NaV1.7 plays an essential role in the transmission of pain signals to the brain, and multiple mutations in NaV1.7 have been directly linked to a variety of human pain disor
Scientists provide structural insights into NaV1.7 modulation by inhibitors, to block pain signals to the brain
6hChronic pain is an extremely common condition that affects about 20% of the general population. Given the shortage of effective and non-addictive analgesics, new anti-pain drugs are eagerly awaited. Voltage-gated sodium channel NaV1.7 plays an essential role in the transmission of pain signals to the brain, and multiple mutations in NaV1.7 have been directly linked to a variety of human pain disor
A life-inspired system that dynamically adjusts to its environment
6hResearchers have developed a synthetic system that responds to environmental changes in the same way as living organisms, using a feedback loop to maintain its internal conditions. This not only keeps the material's conditions stable but also makes it possible to build mechanisms that react dynamically to their environment, an important trait for interactive materials and soft robotics.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano is erupting for the first time since 1984
6hFor the first time in nearly 40 years, the world's largest active volcano is erupting in Hawaii, after weeks of increased activity at the caldera
Why joy is a state of mind | Angélique Kidjo
6hWith infectious energy, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo ties together the threads of her legendary career as a creative force and global activist. In conversation with journalist Femi Oke, she discusses how joy powers her music (and sings an incredible impromptu song), details her work spreading educational opportunities to women and girls across Africa and shares her belief that everybody has t
The fight for freedom in Iran and Ukraine | Christiane Amanpour
6hNeutrality isn't an option when it comes to the fight for personal and political freedom, says world-trotting journalist Christiane Amanpour. Offering context on some of the most significant stories impacting the world today, Amanpour details her experience covering the women-led protests ignited by the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and shares insights on the war against totalitarianism in Ukraine,
Cryo-EM structures of the active NLRP3 inflammasome disk
6hNature, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05570-8
Structures of the holo CRISPR RNA-guided transposon integration complex
6hNature, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05573-5
Chiral assemblies of pinwheel superlattices on substrates
6hNature, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05384-8 Chiroptically active pinwheel assemblies on substrates are formed by tetrahedral gold nanoparticles from the effective 'compression' of a perovskite-like, low-density phase, thereby enabling the manufacture of metastructured coatings with special chiroptical characteristics as identified by photon-induced near-field electr
Save 50% on Grammarly Premium plans and do words good on your student essays
6hAll of Grammarly's annual, quarterly and monthly subscriptions are half-price — a perfect practical purchase for students.
Work conditions are better in firms led by 'neighborhood CEOs,' paper claims
7hIn his "Neighborhood CEOs" (with Morten Bennedsen, INSEAD, and Birthe Larsen, Copenhagen Business School), Amore, a Full Professor at Bocconi Department of Management and Technology, shows that "firms led by neighborhood CEOs—defined by physical distance and personal values—exhibit better workplace conditions as perceived both by a regulatory authority and firms' own employees."
Unlocking the organic chemistry of anhydrous dinitrogen trioxide through continuous flow process technology
7hResearchers at CiTOS—Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis (University of Liège, BE) led by Jean-Christophe Monbaliu have devised an on-demand flow platform for the generation of anhydrous dinitrogen trioxide (N2O3), a very potent nitrosation reagent notoriously challenging to prepare and to use.
New species of tyrannosaur, Daspletosaurus wilsoni, hints at ancestor of T. rex
7hTyrannosaurids, the family of dinosaurs that includes T. rex, has been known from North America and Asia for over a century, yet many details of their evolutionary history remain unclear. Since the 1990s, debate has surrounded Daspletosaurus, a large tyrannosaurid known from Montana and Alberta, which has been proposed to be an ancestor of T. rex itself.
Researchers discover root exudates have surprising and counterintuitive impact on soil carbon storage
7hEcosystem ecology studies often focus on what's happening to plants above ground, for instance exploring photosynthesis or water loss in leaves. But what is happening below the ground in plant roots is equally important when evaluating ecosystem processes.
For female astronomers, the COVID-19 pandemic widened publishing's gender gap
7hBefore the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly shut down labs and sent scientists home to work, female astronomers on average published about nine papers for every 10 published by men—a rate that has remained stagnant for decades.
Biodiversity in Africa and Latin America at risk from oil palm expansion, new report warns
7hZero deforestation commitments may inadvertently leave vital habitats in Latin America and Africa vulnerable to agricultural expansion, a new study has found.
Cell division enzyme earmarked as potential new cancer therapeutic target
7hTo make new cells, we have to divide existing ones. This is a continuous, frequent and ubiquitous process which starts at conception and ends at death. There are an estimated 37 trillion cells in the tissues and organs of the human body, each of which originates from one cell dividing into two.
New species of tyrannosaur, Daspletosaurus wilsoni, hints at ancestor of T. rex
7hTyrannosaurids, the family of dinosaurs that includes T. rex, has been known from North America and Asia for over a century, yet many details of their evolutionary history remain unclear. Since the 1990s, debate has surrounded Daspletosaurus, a large tyrannosaurid known from Montana and Alberta, which has been proposed to be an ancestor of T. rex itself.
Biodiversity in Africa and Latin America at risk from oil palm expansion, new report warns
7hZero deforestation commitments may inadvertently leave vital habitats in Latin America and Africa vulnerable to agricultural expansion, a new study has found.
Cell division enzyme earmarked as potential new cancer therapeutic target
7hTo make new cells, we have to divide existing ones. This is a continuous, frequent and ubiquitous process which starts at conception and ends at death. There are an estimated 37 trillion cells in the tissues and organs of the human body, each of which originates from one cell dividing into two.
How the World Is Shaping Up for 2030 (According to the 8 Predictions for the World in 2030 by WEF)
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An AI-generated cover version of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" with a deep-faked singer's voice, shows us a world of AI-generated music is coming.
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Robot Landlords Are Buying Up Houses – Companies with deep resources are outsourcing management to apps and algorithms, putting home ownership further out of reach.
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The Hibernator's Guide to the Galaxy | Scientists are on the verge of figuring out how to put humans in a state of suspended animation. It could be the key to colonizing Mars.
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AI experts are increasingly afraid of what they're creating
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'Life no longer as we know it': war in space would have immediate effects, expert says | Space
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Scientists Revive 'Zombie' Virus After 50,000 Years Trapped in Siberian Permafrost
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Bond3D and Invibio Biomaterial unveil technology for the 3D printing of 'next generation' spinal cages – 3D Printing Industry
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Clinical application of 3D-Slicer + 3D printing guide combined with transcranial neuroendoscopic in minimally invasive neurosurgery
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Nvidia's text to 3D model and what it means for product design and engineering
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The Brain Uses Calculus to Control Fast Movements
7hA mouse is running on a treadmill embedded in a virtual reality corridor. In its mind's eye, it sees itself scurrying down a tunnel with a distinctive pattern of lights ahead. Through training, the mouse has learned that if it stops at the lights and holds that position for 1.5 seconds, it will receive a reward — a small drink of water. Then it can rush to another set of lights to receive another
Bringing the Kelvin problem solutions to life with the first-ever polymeric Weaire-Phelan structures
7hAn interesting class of problems in geometry concerns tiling or tessellation, in which a surface or three-dimensional space is covered using one or more geometric shapes with no overlaps or gaps in between. One such tessellation problem is the "Kelvin problem," named after Lord Kelvin who solved it, which concerns the "tessellation of space into cells of equal volume with the least surface area."
Passenger Jet Flies Over Launchpad Right as SpaceX Rocket Takes Off
7hWorld Class View Passengers on board a United Airlines commercial jet flying over Florida's Cape Canaveral were able to spot an amazingly rare sight in the distance: a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, far below. The video , shared by NBC photojournalist Nick Leimbach, shows the tiny white rocket blasting off and gaining altitude at a dazzling rate, leaving behi
Embroidery stitches make low-cost wearable sensors
7hA new technique offers a low-cost, scalable potential method for making wearable devices. Embroidering power-generating yarns onto fabric allowed researchers to embed a self-powered, numerical touch-pad and movement sensors into clothing. "Our technique uses embroidery, which is pretty simple—you can stitch our yarns directly on the fabric," says Rong Yin, assistant professor of textile engineeri
The Future of Monkeypox
7hThe World Health Organization has recommended a new name for monkeypox, asking countries to forget the original term in favor of a new one, "mpox," that scientists hope will help destigmatize the disease. But in the United States, the request seems to be arriving late. The outbreak here has been in slow retreat for months—and has already left many Americans' minds. About 15 cases are now being re
Quick! Just hours left to save $100 on Fitbit's best watch in the Cyber Monday sales
7hThe likeable Fitbit Sense 2 is reduced by 33% in the Cyber Monday sales — but the offer ends soon.
Tyson Moves Parker's Big Red Up a Steep Hill | Gold Rush
7hStream 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
Sociability genes found in some spiders
7hA team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, Texas Tech University, Cornell University and Australian National University has found similar genes between species of spiders that have some degree of sociability. They have published their paper in the journal Nature Communications.
Australia falls short in Great Barrier Reef efforts: experts
7hDespite warnings, Australia's efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef still fall short of protecting the world's largest coral reef system from pollution and climate change, experts said Monday.
Hearty corals can 'rescue' more vulnerable ones
7hUnder the right living arrangement, disease-resistant corals can help "rescue" corals that are more vulnerable to disease, according to a new study. For the study in the journal Scientific Reports , researchers monitored a disease outbreak at a coral nursery in Little Cayman, Cayman Islands. The finding shows that when people grow corals of the same genotype—or genetic makeup—together, those cora
Sociability genes found in some spiders
7hA team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, Texas Tech University, Cornell University and Australian National University has found similar genes between species of spiders that have some degree of sociability. They have published their paper in the journal Nature Communications.
'EUs satellit-drømme er mere geopolitik end god forretning'
8hPLUS. Milliarddyrt projekt skal sikre europæerne stabil kommunikation via satellitter. Men satellitterne skal hurtigt i kredsløb, vurderer satellitekspert fra DTU.
Australia falls short in Great Barrier Reef efforts: experts
8hDespite warnings, Australia's efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef still fall short of protecting the world's largest coral reef system from pollution and climate change, experts said Monday.
Hawaii volcano, world's largest, erupts for first time in decades
8hHawaii's Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, has erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years, US authorities said, as emergency crews went on alert early Monday.
Leading plastics scientists call for inclusion of all associated chemicals in global plastics treaty
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8hGlobal Plastic Years
Plastic pollution is a global health and environmental problem, with serious social and economic consequences. Without political intervention, the amount of plastic waste in the environment is expected to double by 2030 to around 53 million tons per year, according to the UNEP. UN member states have therefore agreed to open international negotiations with a view to drawing up a global plastics tre
New kind of tropical cyclone identified in the Indian Ocean
8hFlinders University oceanography experts have described a new kind of cyclone in the Indian Ocean near Sumatra after observing satellite surface winds in the region.
Astronomers inspect two galactic open clusters
8hUsing the Tubitak National Observatory (TUG) and ESA's Gaia satellite, Turkish astronomers have inspected Berkeley 68 and Stock 20—two galactic open clusters. Results of the study, presented November 17 on the arXiv pre-print server, deliver important insights into the nature and properties of these stellar groupings.
New Wireless Smart Bandage Accelerates Chronic Wound Healing
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8hSmart Bandage Wounds
(Photo: Jian-Cheng Lai, Bao Research Group/Stanford University) Chronic wounds are an under-acknowledged medical concern. At any given time, more than 600,000 Americans are thought to experience physiologically-stunted wounds that won't heal. Chronic wounds aren't just inconvenient and painful; they also rack up individual healthcare costs and prevent people from engaging in certain activities, r
Seagrass crucial to stemming the tide of coastal erosion
8hThe sea devours large tracts of land when storms wash sand out to sea from the coast. A new study involving a researcher from the University of Gothenburg has shown that seagrass can reduce cliff erosion by up to 70% thanks to its root mats binding the sand.
Meta's New AI Ranked in the Top 10% at the Game 'Diplomacy'—and Human Players Were None the Wiser
8hAI has mastered some of the most complex games known to man, but while it often excels at competition, cooperation doesn't come as naturally. Now an AI from Meta has mastered the game Diplomacy, which requires you to work with other players to win. Google's mastery of the game of Go was hailed as a major milestone for AI, but despite its undeniable complexity, it is in many ways well-suited to th
Seagrass crucial to stemming the tide of coastal erosion
8hThe sea devours large tracts of land when storms wash sand out to sea from the coast. A new study involving a researcher from the University of Gothenburg has shown that seagrass can reduce cliff erosion by up to 70% thanks to its root mats binding the sand.
A scalable quantum memory with a lifetime over 2 seconds and integrated error detection
8hQuantum memory devices can store data as quantum states instead of binary states, as classical computer memories do. While some existing quantum memory technologies have achieved highly promising results, several challenges will need to be overcome before they can be implemented on a large scale.
How to fire projectiles through materials without breaking anything
8hWhen charged particles are shot through ultra-thin layers of material, sometimes spectacular micro-explosions occur, and sometimes the material remains almost intact. The reasons for this have now been explained by researchers at the TU Wien.
Team synthesizes multifunctional nanoparticle for diagnosis and treatment of glioma
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8hHKBU Nanoparticle Glioma
A Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) collaborative research team has synthesized a nanoparticle named TRZD that can perform the dual function of diagnosing and treating glioma in the brain. It emits persistent luminescence for the diagnostic imaging of glioma tissues in vivo and inhibits the growth of tumor cells by aiding the targeted delivery of chemotherapy drugs.
The first potent COQ8 inhibitor targets ubiquinone biosynthesis
8hA new collaborative study from the University of Eastern Finland, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Promega Corporation discloses the discovery and application of a new chemical probe to selectively inhibit human COQ8A in cells. The results were published in Nature Chemical Biology.
Tracking Earth's many new lakes and their emerging role in carbon emissions
8hThe number of lakes on our planet has increased substantially in recent decades, according to a unique global survey of 3.4 million lakes that the University of Copenhagen has taken part in. There has been a particular increase in the number of small lakes, which unfortunately, emit large amounts of greenhouse gas. The development is of great importance for Earth's carbon account, global ecosystem
The first potent COQ8 inhibitor targets ubiquinone biosynthesis
8hA new collaborative study from the University of Eastern Finland, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Promega Corporation discloses the discovery and application of a new chemical probe to selectively inhibit human COQ8A in cells. The results were published in Nature Chemical Biology.
Researchers certify device-independent genuine multipartite entanglement
8hProf. Li Chuanfeng, Prof. Huang Yunfeng, Prof. Chen Geng, and their colleagues from Prof. Guo Guangcan's group at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), collaborating with Swiss academicians, have certified device-independent genuine multipartite entanglement for the first time and invented a new method to certify genuine multipartite ent
Researchers find positive legacy effects after grassland droughts
8hGlobal climate-change-induced extreme droughts are increasing in grasslands worldwide. Severe droughts not only reduce current-year grassland productivity substantially, but also have a legacy effect on productivity in subsequent years. Such drought legacies can greatly affect the response of grassland ecosystems to climate change. In general, severe droughts tend to have a negative legacy effect
Integrated rupture mechanics for slow slip events and earthquakes
8hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34927-w A new model elucidates the connections between silent earthquakes ("slow slip events") and regular ones by accounting for their finite rupture depth. It reconciles debated features of slow slip events and explains how they might lead to earthquakes.
How cave nectar bats respond to viral infection
8hResearchers have sequenced the response to viral infection in colony-bred cave nectar bats, Eonycteris spelaea , at single-cell resolution. Published in the journal Immunity , the findings contribute to insights into bat immunity that could be harnessed to protect human health. Bats harbor many types of viruses. Even when they are infected with viruses deadly to humans, they show no notable signs
A crack templated copper network film as a transparent conductive film and its application in organic light-emitting diode
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24672-x
Experiment on monitoring leakage of landfill leachate by parallel potentiometric monitoring method
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24352-w
Forskare styr fotosyntes med speglar
8hMed hjälp av speglar, placerade bara hundratals nanometer ifrån varandra, har forskare lyckats dra nytta av ljus på ett effektivt sätt. Deras upptäckt kan användas för att styra fotosyntesens första steg – för att (på sikt) omvandla koldioxid till bränsle. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
TrygFonden uddeler 4,9 mio. kr. til syv forskere
8hDonationerne går til nye projekter på akutområdet og indsatser, der skal skabe bedre trivsel og sundhed blandt nyligt færdigbehandlede kræftpatienter, mennesker med funktionelle lidelser og inaktive danskere.
Researchers find positive legacy effects after grassland droughts
8hGlobal climate-change-induced extreme droughts are increasing in grasslands worldwide. Severe droughts not only reduce current-year grassland productivity substantially, but also have a legacy effect on productivity in subsequent years. Such drought legacies can greatly affect the response of grassland ecosystems to climate change. In general, severe droughts tend to have a negative legacy effect
Don't delay — just a few hours left to save 42% on the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar for Cyber Monday
8hAmazon has knocked hundreds of dollars off the Fenix 6X Pro Solar for Cyber Monday. But hurry, this offer will end soon.
The trees' lessons: climate records are written in tree rings
8hNature, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04150-0 Palaeoclimatologist Chenxi Xu traces the sources of water in annual growth rings to identify periods of heavy rainfall or drought over centuries.
Developing an inclusive culture at South Africa's research institutions
8hNature, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04145-x To fully desegregate science, institutions should bolster mentorship, safe spaces and a culture of belonging, say Phakamani M'Afrika Xaba, Ferozah Conrad and Tlou Masehela.
Paw and order: Lucy the labrador provides support as Australia's first full-time court dog
9hIn Melbourne's family court, Lucy visits hearings, legal interviews and mediations – all to relieve people's stress as they navigate the justice system Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast When Lucy enters a courtroom at the federal circuit and family court in Melbourne, she bows to the judge – as is
'Life no longer as we know it': war in space would have devastating effects, military expert says
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9hSpace US China Earth
Attacks on satellites could take out GPS systems, banking systems, power grids, and affect military operations, panel at space conference says It would no longer be "life as we know it" if a space war destroyed the satellites that the world now relies on, space commanders have warned, and China and Russia have demonstrated that they're capable of doing just that. Senior military leaders from the
Buteyko Breathing Technique: Overview, Benefits, and Effectiveness
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The Kingdom Is the Strangest Medical Drama You'll Ever See
9hThe Kingdom , Lars von Trier's 1990s miniseries about the supernatural goings-on in a Copenhagen hospital, isn't your average medical drama . The focus isn't on mass emergencies, rushed consultations, or code blues. Instead, the first episode features a tedious argument about who has administrative clearance to order CT scans. Also: A medical student steals a cadaver's head, an occultist masquera
Seven Books That Will Make You Smarter
9hThe cover of a nonfiction book is like the hood of an automobile: Nudge it open, and you'll find sentences like cylinders and pistons folded and coiled together, an engine ready to propel us toward answers to daunting questions. How did life begin? What is art for? What transpires inside our cells? How do our nation's values hold up in an era of accelerating change? The best nonfiction does more
The Transcendent Power of Reading Diaries
9hBetween the two of us, my father and I have more than 50 diaries. Mine are a wealth of embarrassments: elementary-school poems that rhyme first base with corn flakes , a photo of an ex–best friend with the edges burned in some teenage rage, gushing during college about first love and infidelity, and more recently, a list of baby names that I'm relieved were never chosen. (Was I really considering
The Pandemic Exposed the Inequality of American Motherhood
9hIn the early days of the pandemic, the outlook for women seemed bleak. Experts predicted that, faced with an uncertain economy in the midst of a public-health crisis, women would have fewer kids , accelerating America's long-running drop in fertility. For those who already had children, researchers foresaw plunging employment. Schools and day cares were closing. Family members couldn't come help
An Unequal Liberty
9hThe conservative justices have a selective and destructive notion of "liberty." In overruling Roe v. Wade last term , the Supreme Court found that the "liberty" explicitly protected by the Fourteenth Amendment's due-process clause does not include freedom against forced childbearing. In contrast, in cases that concern the Constitution's structural provisions creating and empowering the institutio
Controlling nematode worm behavior using two different light-sensitive proteins called opsins
9hIs it possible to control an animal's or a cell's behavior using light? In recent years, remarkable progress in optogenetics has been made as research methods come close to realizing this goal.
Controlling nematode worm behavior using two different light-sensitive proteins called opsins
9hIs it possible to control an animal's or a cell's behavior using light? In recent years, remarkable progress in optogenetics has been made as research methods come close to realizing this goal.
PLO's bestyrelse får to nye medlemmer
9hAnders Dupont og Bruno Melgaard Jensen er valgt som nye medlemmer af PLO's bestyrelse. Det skete på organisationens repræsentantskabsmøde lørdag.
Diamonds and X-rays open a new window into the Earth's inner core
9hA collaborative research group has succeeded, for the first time, in measuring the speed of sound of pure iron under pressures similar to the Earth's inner core boundary.
Researchers construct nanochannels from graphene oxide nanosheets to harvest ocean osmotic energy
9hWhen thinking of renewable energy sources, it is often solar or wind that spring to mind first—but what about ocean energy?
The Download: cybersecurity's next act, and mass protests in China
9hThis is today's edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. What's next in cybersecurity In the world of cybersecurity, there is always one certainty: more hacks. That is the unavoidable constant in an industry that will spend an estimated $150 billion worldwide this year without being able, yet again, to actually stop
Techtopia #262: Kan robotter og apps erstatte varme hænder?
9hI Sydkorea er selskabsrobotter svaret på manglen på plejepersonale, mens Finland har opfundet en Wolt-model til at organisere ledige varme hænder.
Amerikanske forskere løser dendritters vokseværk i solid-state batterier
9hPLUS. Forskere fra MIT og Brown University nærmer sig et svar på et af de største problemer, når det gælder solid-state batterier.
Researchers publish 31,618 molecules with potential for energy storage in batteries
9hScientists from the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) have created a database of 31,618 molecules that could potentially be used in future redox-flow batteries. These batteries hold great promise for energy storage. Among other things, the researchers used artificial intelligence and supercomputers to identify the molecules' properties. Today, they publish their findings in
The Challenge of Green Aviation
10hThere is some good new when it comes to decarbonizing our civilization (reducing the amount of CO2 from previously sequestered carbon that our industries release into the atmosphere) – we already have the technology to accomplish most of what we need to do. Right now the world's electricity generation is 63.3% from fossil fuels. We have the technology, through wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectr
Microplastics Found in Formerly 'Pristine' Antarctic Water, Air, Sediment
10h(Photo: Nekton Mission) We've long thought Antarctica to be relatively free from human influence, thanks to its extreme climate, general lack of human presence, and distance from inhabited land. Unfortunately, what was once considered the last "pristine" wilderness might no longer be. An Antarctic research expedition has found microplastics in the continent's water, air, and sediment, suggesting
EU climate plan sacrifices carbon storage and biodiversity for bioenergy
10hNature, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04133-1 Incoming policies will cause the European Union to harvest more wood, shift one-fifth of cropland to bioenergy and outsource deforestation, analysis shows.
Monkeypox to be renamed mpox to avoid stigma, says WHO
10hDisease is found in various animals and it is inaccurate to associate global outbreak with Africa Monkeypox has been given a new name by the World Health Organization (WHO), which has announced the disease will now be called "mpox" in a bid to help tackle discrimination and stigma. The WHO announced its intention to rename the disease in June after concerns were raised that its original name is m
Save up to $160 on these Samsung Galaxy S6 tablets – perfect for students and young learners
10hWant to work, code, or play on the go? These Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 tablets, completely with handy pen, are a Cyber Monday steal at Amazon.
CERN-teknologi installeres på schweizisk hospital: Dræber kræfttumorer med stråling
11hPLUS. Forskere fra CERN har bygget en maskine, der på et splitsekund kan ramme tumorer op til 20 centimeter inde i kroppen.
A Peek Inside the FBI's Unprecedented January 6 Geofence Dragnet
11hGoogle provided investigators with location data for more than 5,000 devices as part of the federal investigation into the attack on the US Capitol.
The Future of Sex Ed Is the Internet
11hMany schools have given up on crafting inclusive and informative sex education. These websites and activists are filling in the gaps.
The Next Afghan-Refugee Crisis Is Right Here in the U.S.
11hThe night before the midterm elections , Jake Sullivan, the president's national security adviser, addressed a packed room in the basement of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. The topic was billed as "Common Sense and Strategy in Foreign Policy." For an hour, Sullivan held forth on a host of topics, including Ukraine, Taiwan, digital clean energy, and Iran. For the last 15 minute
Political Hobbyism Has Entered the Workplace
11hI n a 2005 episode of The Office , Michael Scott, the office manager, requires his employees to choose an upside-down index card from a tray and place it on their forehead. The cards bear a racial or ethnic label— Black, Jewish, Italian, and so on—and Michael tells the employees to treat one another according to the label listed on the card and to "stir the melting pot" by playing to racial stere
MIT Is Working on Self-Assembling Robots
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11hMIT Assembler Robots
Today, humans build robots, but in the future, robots could be programmed to build more of themselves. Researchers at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) have created robotic subunits called "voxels" that can self-assemble into a rudimentary robot, and then collect more voxels to assemble larger structures or even more robots. The researchers, led by CBA Director Neil Gershenfeld, concede that
What can wellness programmes teach the NHS? A sceptic's guide to wellness – video
11hMany people with autoimmune conditions across the UK are facing difficult decisions about funding complementary therapies. In the final episode of the series, Guardian journalist Richard Sprenger, who has multiple sclerosis, looks at how access to wellness therapies is under threat amid an acute cost of living crisis – and meets an NHS consultant in Devon championing a more progressive, integrati
Sjögräs stoppar stranderosion – funkar som armering
11hSjögräs kan hejda stranderosion med upp till 70 procent, enligt en studie. Sjögräsrötterna funkar som sand-armering. Och det går att återplantera sjögräs där det har försvunnit, till exempel på Västkusten. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Nine Australian miners poised to ride the green minerals wave
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China: stocks becoming uninvestable amid lockdowns and protests
11hA sharp drop in local shares highlights the risks stemming from unpredictable politics
Author Correction: Elucidation of resistance signaling and identification of powdery mildew resistant mapping loci (ClaPMR2) during watermelon-Podosphaera xanthii interaction using RNA-Seq and whole-genome resequencing approach
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24544-4 Author Correction: Elucidation of resistance signaling and identification of powdery mildew resistant mapping loci ( ClaPMR2 ) during watermelon- Podosphaera xanthii interaction using RNA-Seq and whole-genome resequencing approach
Paired electrolysis-enabled nickel-catalyzed enantioselective reductive cross-coupling between α-chloroesters and aryl bromides
11hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35073-z Precise matching of reaction rate and electric potential of electrodes in paired electrolysis is challenging. Here, the authors develop paired-electrolysis-enabled nickel-catalyzed enantioselective reductive cross-coupling of α-chloroesters and aryl bromides.
Massutdöendet av arter – därför får den krisen så lite uppmärksamhet
12hVärldens ledare möts igen, denna gång för att hantera ytterligare en akut kris, nämligen förlusten av kanske en miljon arter under kommande år. Men frågan får väldigt lite uppmärksamhet jämfört med klimatfrågan. Här är skälen till det, enligt forskare. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
'Liberals lecture, conservatives communicate' paper gets lengthy expression of concern
12hAn article from 2019 that caught some media buzz – including from the New York Times – for its analysis of political speeches now bears an expression of concern that's almost as long as the original paper. In "Liberals lecture, conservatives communicate: Analyzing complexity and ideology in 381,609 political speeches," published in PLOS ONE, the … Continue reading
Nyt migrænemiddel rykker endestationen for migrænepatienter lidt længere væk
12hGodkendelsen af rimegepant i Danmark glæder overlæge og formand for Dansk Hovedpine Selskab Faisal Mohammad Amin. Det giver personer med episodisk migræne én mulighed mere for at komme hovedpinen til livs. Han ser også gerne, at lægemidlet bliver tilbudt personer med kronisk migræne, mens de er på venteliste til hovedpineklinikkerne.
Astrophysicists hunt for second-closest supermassive black hole
12hTwo astrophysicists at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have suggested a way to observe what could be the second-closest supermassive black hole to Earth: a behemoth 3 million times the mass of the Sun, hosted by the dwarf galaxy Leo I.
Kvinder i STEM: Stirrer man på teknologien, stirrer en mand tilbage
12hDet kan være ensomt og svært at finde sin plads i it-fællesskaberne kollegialt, mener Nermeen Ghoniem. Det vil hun gerne ændre.
Who is Krampus, and what does he have to do with Christmas?
12hKrampus is a mythical creature who punished badly behaved children, according to myth.
Expanding registered reports
12hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34107-w Since 2020 Nature Communications has been considering Registered Reports for publication in the areas of cognitive neuroscience, human behaviour and psychology, and epidemiology. We are excited to announce the publication of our first Registered Report. With this milestone, we also want to open the format to
A conversation on bringing the Registered Report format to Nature Communications
12hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34325-2 We recently published our first Registered Report entitled 'Value-free random exploration is linked to impulsivity'. We believe the format offers many benefits to strengthen hypothesis-driven research and are keen to share our experience with our readers as we open up the format to all fields of research. We
Opportunities and challenges for Registered Reports in ecology and evolution
12hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32900-1 Nature Communications is now welcoming Registered Report submissions from all fields of research (read our editorial here), and we want to encourage submissions from the ecology and evolutionary biology fields. To introduce this format to researchers in those fields, we interviewed two founding members of th
PCGF1-PRC1 links chromatin repression with DNA replication during hematopoietic cell lineage commitment
12hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34856-8 Here the authors show that a Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 (PRC1) containing PCGF1 prevents excessive loading of transcriptional activators and chromatin remodelers on nascent DNA, allowing proper deposition of nucleosomes immediately after the passage of the DNA replication fork to optimize downstream chrom
Thiocarbazate building blocks enable the construction of azapeptides for rapid development of therapeutic candidates
12hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34712-9 The rapid protease degradation of peptides is currently limiting their therapeutic utility. Here, the authors report functionalised thiocarbazate scaffolds as precursors of aza-amino acids that can be integrated in peptide sequences, extending their bioavailability, and demonstrate this on FSSE/P5779 and bra
Breast cancer plasticity is restricted by a LATS1-NCOR1 repressive axis
12hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34863-9 LATS1 is reported to regulate the transition of luminal-basal-like cell plasticity in breast cancer. Here the authors report that LATS1 limits the progression of luminal breast cancer by associating with NCOR1 nuclear corepressor to repress ERα-downregulated genes in luminal cells.
Inactivation of LATS1/2 drives luminal-basal plasticity to initiate basal-like mammary carcinomas
12hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34864-8 LATS1/2 kinases are reported to be tumour suppressors in many cancers. Here the authors show that conditional deletion of LATS1/2 in the mature mouse luminal mammary epithelium leads to luminal-basal plasticity and development of basal-like carcinomas.
Superoxide dismutase as a protective factor for microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24804-3
Photoacoustic imaging is a novel tool to measure finger artery structure and oxygenation in patients with SSc
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23826-1
Establishment of longitudinal transcranial stimulation motor evoked potentials monitoring of the forelimbs and hindlimbs in an ischemic stroke rat model
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24835-w
Two fabricated carbon paste electrodes for novel potentiometric determination of probenecid in dosage form and human plasma
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24920-0
High-performance parallel tandem MoTe2/perovskite solar cell based on reduced graphene oxide as hole transport layer
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25015-6 High-performance parallel tandem MoTe 2 /perovskite solar cell based on reduced graphene oxide as hole transport layer
Clinical application of 3D-Slicer + 3D printing guide combined with transcranial neuroendoscopic in minimally invasive neurosurgery
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24876-1 Clinical application of 3D-Slicer + 3D printing guide combined with transcranial neuroendoscopic in minimally invasive neurosurgery
Two and three-dimensional CT mapping of the sustentacular fragment in intra-articular calcaneal fractures
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24916-w
Hybrid fractal acoustic metamaterials for low-frequency sound absorber based on cross mixed micro-perforated panel mounted over the fractals structure cavity
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24621-8
What's next in cybersecurity
13hThis story is a part of MIT Technology Review's What's Next series, where we look across industries, trends, and technologies to let you know what to expect in the coming year. In the world of cybersecurity, there is always one certainty: more hacks. That is the unavoidable constant in an industry that will spend an estimated $150 billion worldwide this year without being able, yet again, to actu
Cracking open a fossil bone reveals rapid juvenile growth in early tetrapods
13hThe rise of tetrapods (four-limbed vertebrates) is one of the iconic evolutionary transitions preserved in the fossil record. These animals, which lived about 385 to 320 million years ago during the Devonian and Carboniferous periods of Earth's history, set the stage for the evolution and diversification of all other terrestrial vertebrates as we know them today, including amphibians, reptiles, bi
Ancient predator was one of first vertebrates to grow fast while young
13hThe bones of 2-metre-long tetrapod Whatcheeria reveal that it had an early growth spurt – a trait that was thought to have evolved later
The ancestral language of half the world reveals our shared culture
13hThe hunt for the prehistoric mother tongue that gave rise to dozens of the languages we speak today reminds us of the scientific case for international identity
Så underlättas flytten till ett aktivitetsbaserat kontor
13hAlla älskar inte tanken på att förlora den egna lilla kontorsplatsen och övergå till aktivitetsbaserat kontor. Men det finns saker som gör en sådan övergång smidigare, enligt forskning. – Vi har nu ett vetenskapligt stöd för hur man kan underlätta denna stora omställning i stället för att göra saker på känn, säger Eva Bergsten, forskare vid Högskolan i Gävle. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.
Cracking open a fossil bone reveals rapid juvenile growth in early tetrapods
13hThe rise of tetrapods (four-limbed vertebrates) is one of the iconic evolutionary transitions preserved in the fossil record. These animals, which lived about 385 to 320 million years ago during the Devonian and Carboniferous periods of Earth's history, set the stage for the evolution and diversification of all other terrestrial vertebrates as we know them today, including amphibians, reptiles, bi
Sådan udvikler de 20 mest almindelige psykiatriske diagnoser sig
13hNæsten halvdelen af alle psykiatriske patienter får en helt anden diagnose indenfor 10 år….
The 50 Greatest Cyber Monday Deals on Gear We Love (2022)
13hWe've made it easier to find the top discounts on WIRED-recommended gadgets and gizmos.
Verden har fået langt flere søer
13hVores klode har fået langt flere søer de seneste årtier, viser en unik global kortlægning…
CBS-leder om Office-overvågning af medarbejdere: 'De færreste er opmærksomme på det foregår'
13hSoftware, som overvåger medarbejdernes adfærd på en arbejdsplads, kan være inkluderet i en ellers uskyldigt udseende kontorpakke, som vi alle bruger hele dagen igennem.
Scottish footballers to be banned from heading ball before and after matches
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13hScottish SFA Heading
Clubs also advised to limit heading training after research showing link with brain disease Professional footballers in Scotland will be banned from heading the ball the day before and the day after matches after studies showing how it can affect the brain. Clubs are also being advised to limit heading balls in training to one session a week because of the links between repetitive heading of a fo
Inflammation promotes resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors in high microsatellite instability colorectal cancer
13hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35096-6 Inflammatory conditions often affect colorectal cancer patients, and their effect on their ongoing treatment is a pressing medical question. Here authors show that inflammation interferes with local anti-tumour immune response and inhibits response to immune checkpoint blockade therapy via immunosuppressive
Ancient barn conversion with steam room found at Roman villa in Rutland
14hFresh evidence of owners' lavish lifestyle discovered at same site as rare Iliad mosaic If you thought barn conversions were a relatively recent development for the property-owning classes, you'd be wrong – probably by 16 or 17 centuries. Archaeologists at the site of a Roman villa complex in the east Midlands have discovered that its wealthy owners converted an agricultural timber barn into a dw
Italy declares state of emergency after deadly island landslide
14hItaly declared a state of emergency on the southern island of Ischia on Sunday after a landslide killed at least seven people and left several others missing.
Bird flu prompts slaughter of 1.8M chickens in Nebraska
14hNebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm in the latest sign that the outbreak that has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide continues to spread.
What headline? 'Gaslighting' Merriam-Webster's word of 2022
14h"Gaslighting"—mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful—is Merriam-Webster's word of the year.
Bird flu prompts slaughter of 1.8M chickens in Nebraska
14hNebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm in the latest sign that the outbreak that has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide continues to spread.
China rocket taking 3 to space station to blast off Tuesday
14hA rocket carrying three astronauts to finish building China's space station will blast off Tuesday amid intensifying competition with the U.S., the government said Monday,
Mussel survey reveals alarming degradation of River Thames ecosystem since the 1960s
14hUniversity of Cambridge scientists replicated a 1964 River Thames survey and found that mussel numbers have declined by almost 95%, with one species—the depressed river mussel—completely gone.
Mussel survey reveals alarming degradation of River Thames ecosystem since the 1960s
14hUniversity of Cambridge scientists replicated a 1964 River Thames survey and found that mussel numbers have declined by almost 95%, with one species—the depressed river mussel—completely gone.
Starwatch: the moon and Saturn will look great together
14hKeep an eye out for the planet, appearing like a bright star with a slightly yellowish tinge Look for a pretty pairing of the moon and the planet Saturn this week. Saturn is currently due south in the early evening and cruising through the constellation of Capricornus. It will appear to be the brightest star in that particular region of sky, and will have a slightly yellowish tinge. The moon will
In Coastal Communities, the Toxic Legacy of Pulp and Paper Mills
14hPaper and pulp mills are frequently the biggest economic generator in towns across Canada, providing good-paying jobs and tax revenue. But a recent study concluded that the pulp and paper industry is a major contributor to water and air pollution globally. Can updated technology clean up the mills?
What does "antivaccine" really mean since the pandemic hit?
14hWe frequently use terms like "antivaccine," "antivax," and "antivaxxers." Critics think it's a "gotcha" to ask how we define "antivax" or to accuse us of reflexively label "questioning" of vaccines as "antivax." I's not. There are gray areas, but not so gray that the word is never appropriate. Has anything changed since I first tried to define "antivaccine" in 2010? The answer: Less than you migh
Morfinbehandlingens effekt på patienter med KOL och svår andnöd
15hIdag saknas effektiv läkemedelsbehandling mot svår kronisk andnöd. Ibland behandlar vården med opioidpreparat såsom morfin för att lindra symtomen, men evidensen har varit bristande för om detta hjälper. I en randomiserad fas 3-studie som forskare vid Lunds universitet och ett forskningsnätverk i Australien genomfört, såg man att morfin inte minskade andnöden hos patienterna.
The best use of Elon Musk's limited intelligence would be a Tesla sex toy.
15hHe has failed at everything else. He might as will ruin sex. submitted by /u/AuralSculpture [link] [comments]
Agroforestry is the future of national security
15hAgroforest are not only more sustainable then standard crops, they are also more secure, and nutritionally diverse. Agroforests can minimize many natural disasters, and provide cover from home man made destruction. They provide homes for wildlife, food for life, and more jobs for people. An agroforest can stand up to neglect better then annual crops, and can provide food for small communities and
Can you solve it? Puzzles for blockheads
15hThere ain't half been some clever brainteasers UPDATE: You can read the solutions here Today's questions come from this year's Mathigon puzzle advent calendar. One of the many reason to be cheerful (Pt. 3) at this time of year. If you have a head for blocks, the first one is for you. Continue reading…
"In Silico" – Interview with film director about Henry Markram and Human Brain Project
16h"I sensed I was not that meaningfully closer to documenting the creation of a simulated, behaving brain as I had been when I started making the film years ago" – Noah Hutton
Covid blood-thinner drug treatment dangerous and does not work – study
16hUK government-backed Heal-Covid trial finds Apixaban can cause dangerous bleeding and does not improve prognosis A blood-thinning drug given as a potential life-saver to many patients recovering from severe Covid does not work and can cause major bleeding, research shows. The findings have led to calls for doctors to stop advising people to take Apixaban, because it does not stop them from dying
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Crocodiles Seem to Be Thriving in a Toxic River That's More Like a Sewer. Here's Why
16h"They are perfectly designed."
Mars Once Had So Much Water, It Could Have Been An Ocean World, Scientists Say
17hHundreds of meters deep.
Mussel numbers in the river Thames have dropped by up to 99 per cent
18hPopulations of native mussels in the river Thames have dropped massively between 1964 and 2020, possibly because of the effects of pollution and invasive species
Stort PtX-anlæg bygges ved Aalborg: Her er de 5 største udfordringer
18hPLUS. Med CO2 fra affaldsforbrænding vil tre private aktører etablere et PtX-anlæg i Aalborg til grønne brændstoffer til tung trafik.
High antibody levels and reduced cellular response in children up to one year after SARS-CoV-2 infection
18hNature Communications, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35055-1 Severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection is different in adults and children which involves the immune response. Here using a parent and children cohort with 4 month and 12 month sampling times, the authors show enhanced levels and increased breadth of anti-spike antibody level over time but reduced specific T cell
Long Covid highlights plight of illnesses that wax and wane
19hEmployers are used to accommodating fixed disabilities, such as wheelchair users, but the challenge of variable illnesses has only recently come into focus
Udenlandske ingeniørstuderende bidrager netto med milliarder til statskassen
19hPLUS. Nedlæggelsen af 3.900 internationale studiepladser er begrundet i økonomi. Det holder ikke, mener fungerende formand i IDA.
Backfire-effekten
19hAtt bekämpa myter, konspirationsidéer och missuppfattningar Det kan verka vara en självklarhet att bemöta felaktigheter med korrekta uppgifter och fakta. De av oss som har försökt har dock ofta upptäkt att det inte alltid är så lätt som man skulle kunna tro. Forskarna Brendan Nyhan och Jason Reifler myntade 2010 begreppet backfireeffekten, vilket beskrev hur … Continued Inlägget dök först upp
Ancient Drains Under The Colosseum Reveal The Bones of an Unlikely Gladiator
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Tiny Bubbles of an Ancient Ocean Found Trapped Inside Rocks in New York
22hThe smallest ever discovered.
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Ethiopian schools study suggests COVID has 'ruptured' social skills of the world's poorest children
23hSchool closures during the COVID-19 pandemic have "severely ruptured" the social and emotional development of some of the world's poorest children, as well as their academic progress, new evidence shows.
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