A viral cocktail calms gut inflammation
9hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03703-7 Abnormalities in gut bacteria can contribute to hard-to-treat illnesses, such as inflammatory bowel diseases. Efforts to harness bacterium-targeting viruses reveal a promising way to tackle these conditions.
Long-standing genomic mystery about the origins of introns explained in new study
12hOne of the most long-standing, fundamental mysteries of biology surrounds the poorly understood origins of introns. Introns are segments of noncoding DNA that must be removed from the genetic code before it is translated in the process of making proteins. Introns are an ancient feature found across all eukaryotic life, a wide range of organisms that spans all animals, plants, fungi, and protists,
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Engineers improve electrochemical sensing by incorporating machine learning
6minCombining machine learning with multimodal electrochemical sensing can significantly improve the analytical performance of biosensors, according to new findings.
White sharks once again migrate into Florida's waters, probably eating other sharks
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Image: Hubble Telescope spies sparkling spray of stars in NGC 2660
16minThis glittering group of stars, shining through the darkness like sparks left behind by a firework, is NGC 2660 in the constellation Vela, best viewed in the southern sky. NGC 2660 is an open cluster, a type of star cluster that can contain anywhere from tens to a few hundreds of stars loosely bound together by gravity.
White sharks once again migrate into Florida's waters, probably eating other sharks
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NASA scientists create black hole jets with supercomputer
31minLeveraging the NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center scientists ran 100 simulations exploring jets—narrow beams of energetic particles—that emerge at nearly light speed from supermassive black holes. These behemoths sit at the centers of active, star-forming galaxies like our own Milky Way galaxy, and can weigh millions to billions of times the mass of the sun
Intramolecular hydroamination catalysed by gold nanoparticles deposited on fibrillated cellulose
37minScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24955-3
Researchers investigate neuron differentiation in fruit fly brains
38minThe brains of all higher-order animals are filled with a diverse array of neuron types, with specific shapes and functions. Yet, when these brains form during embryonic development, there is initially only a small pool of cell types to work with. So how do neurons diversify over the embryo's development? Researchers know that neural stem cells called neuroblasts divide multiple times to sequential
Study shows that strongest Arctic cyclone on record led to surprising loss of sea ice
39minA warming climate is causing a decline in sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, where loss of sea ice has important ecological, economic and climate impacts. On top of this long-term shift due to climate change are weather events that affect the sea ice from week to week.
Understanding the environmental microbiome using confocal microscopy
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Engineered nanoparticles could help store excess carbon dioxide in the ocean
39minThe urgent need to remove excess carbon dioxide from Earth's environment could include enlisting some of our planet's smallest inhabitants, according to an international research team led by Michael Hochella of the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Researchers investigate neuron differentiation in fruit fly brains
39minThe brains of all higher-order animals are filled with a diverse array of neuron types, with specific shapes and functions. Yet, when these brains form during embryonic development, there is initially only a small pool of cell types to work with. So how do neurons diversify over the embryo's development? Researchers know that neural stem cells called neuroblasts divide multiple times to sequential
Former CEO Sues Company That Fired Him for Microdosing LSD in an Investor Meeting
46minA former Silicon Valley startup CEO and cofounder has filed a lawsuit against his former employer for what he says was discrimination based on race and his mental health challenge — though the company's stated reason for firing him was that he took acid at work, bringing the tech industry's subculture of microdosing psychedelics to a potentially grabby legal showdown. It was previously reported t
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Common vet drugs may control bed bugs on chicken farms
56minTwo common drugs veterinarian use to combat parasites may be an effective way to control bed bugs on chicken farms, according to a new study. Researchers tested fluralaner and ivermectin, which are used to kill fleas and ticks on household pets like dogs and cats, among other uses, in the context of controlling resurgent bed bug populations on poultry farms. The researchers tested bed bug mortali
Kansas scientists are testing jacuzzi-like water jets to save a reservoir
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Genetically personalised organ-specific metabolic models in health and disease
1hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35017-7 Here, the authors present a method to build genetically personalised metabolic models across tissues to estimate individualised reaction fluxes. A fluxome-wide association study in UK Biobank identifies fluxes associated with metabolites and coronary artery disease.
Reactive metal boride nanoparticles trap lipopolysaccharide and peptidoglycan for bacteria-infected wound healing
1hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35050-6 Antibacterial wound healing approaches often target bacteria but overlook the inflammation response caused by products release by dead bacteria. Here, the authors report on the development of Boride nanoparticles to treat infection and prevent excessive inflammation by trapping lipopolysaccharides/peptidogly
'Mind Control' Parasite Makes Wolves Effective Pack Leaders
1hThe parasite Toxoplasma gondii can change the behavior of infected wolves in ways that make them more likely to be pack leaders
Japanese company aims to put first private lander on Moon, with UAE rover on board
1hSpaceX is set Wednesday to launch the first private—and Japanese—lander to the Moon.
'Mind Control' Parasite Makes Wolves Effective Pack Leaders
1hThe parasite Toxoplasma gondii can change the behavior of infected wolves in ways that make them more likely to be pack leaders
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Author Correction: Gender specific somatic symptom burden and mortality risk in the general population
1hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25157-7
Developing the low-energy ion spectrometer for the Chinese BeiDou-3 satellite
1hIn our daily lives, we rely on weather forecasts to know whether it will rain tomorrow. The monitoring and prediction of space weather such as geomagnetic storms and substorms are also vital for the operation safety of satellites outside the atmosphere and the living conditions of astronauts in space. However, space weather is far more unpredictable than the weather on Earth, which depends on in-s
Renewable Boom Saves India From String Of Mass Blackouts
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Shaking less salt on your food at the table could reduce heart disease risk
1hAdding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease, according to a new study.
Novel sex-determination mechanism revealed in mammals
1hThe Sox9 gene is upregulated in the absence of sex-determining Y chromosome and Sry gene in Amami spiny rat.
The evolution of Asia's mammals was dictated by ancient climate change and rising mountains
1hA new study compiles data on more than 3,000 species to show how climate and geologic changes across Asia over the last 66 million years have shaped the evolution of the continent's mammals.
Big rains bring big algae blooms … eventually
1hA new study shows how soon after a storm phosphorus 'loading' sparks algae explosions, but also describes the many other factors that weigh on when and whether the lake reaches a tipping point.
New programming tool turns sketches, handwriting into code
1hResearchers have created an interface that allows users to handwrite and sketch within computer code — a challenge to conventional coding, which typically relies on typing.
Serious mistakes found in recent paper by Connolly et al.
1hGuest post by Mark Richardson who is a Research Scientist in the Aerosol and Clouds Group at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. All opinions expressed are his own and do not in any way represent those of NASA, JPL or Caltech. Should scientists choose to believe provably false things? Even though that would mean more inclusive debates with a wider range of opinio
Most Asian countries are far behind biodiversity targets for protected areas, finds study of 40 countries
1hProtected areas are one of the most effective tools for safeguarding biodiversity, but new research published today has found that most Asian countries failed to achieve a global minimum target of protecting at least 17% of land by 2020. Under current trends, the outlook for achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework's 2030 target to protect at least 30% of land is bleak, with Asia set to miss th
Climate change will cause Pacific's low-oxygen zone to expand even more by 2100, study finds
1hFor thousands of kilometers along the western coasts of the Americas, low-oxygen waters known as oxygen minimum zones stretch out into the Pacific Ocean. In part due to climate change, this oxygen-starved region is likely to get wider and deeper, expanding by millions of cubic kilometers by the end of the century, models in a new study predict. Larger oxygen minimum zones threaten marine ecosystem
Air pollution can drive people to kill themselves
1hThe cause seems to be brain inflammation provoked by tiny, solid particles
To track disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers tag them with DNA barcodes
1hWest Nile, Zika, dengue and malaria are all diseases spread by bites from infected mosquitoes. To track the threat of such diseases over large populations, scientists need to know where the mosquitoes are, where they've been, and where they might go.
To track disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers tag them with DNA barcodes
1hWest Nile, Zika, dengue and malaria are all diseases spread by bites from infected mosquitoes. To track the threat of such diseases over large populations, scientists need to know where the mosquitoes are, where they've been, and where they might go.
Entire Island Strangled by Choking Vines
2hChoking Vines Fiji's second largest island, Vanua Levu, is being absolutely overrun by vines, The Guardian reports , in a dramatic display of the sheer power of nature. Culprits abound. An invasive species introduced by US troops during WW2 is largely to blame, exacerbated by other challenging species and fierce natural disasters that are choking out competing flora. Experts have long predicted t
Strongest Arctic cyclone on record led to surprising loss of sea ice
2hThe strongest Arctic cyclone ever observed struck in January 2022. A new analysis shows that while forecasts accurately predicted the massive storm, models seriously underestimated its effect on sea ice. Results suggest where forecast models for a changing Arctic Ocean could improve.
How extinct Steller's sea cow shaped kelp forests
2hTo uncover 'sea cow effect,' researchers developed a novel Past-Present-Future modeling approach that could inform more effective conservation strategies across ecosystems.
Physicist identifies how electron crystals melt
2hThe mysterious changes in phases of matter — from solid to liquid and back again — have fascinated some researchers. Researchers have now identified an intermediate phase between solid and liquid in electrons that has some regularity but not as much as a solid, and not as much freedom as a liquid. They found that the electrons in this state arrange themselves into tiny strips that can move aroun
Predicting shapes of crystals that lack symmetry
2hResearchers learn to predict how crystals take shape from their internal chemistry, even when the crystal lacks symmetry.
Learning from pangolins and peacocks: Researchers explore next-gen structural materials
2hScientists report that materials inspired by nature could, one day, lead to new and better solar panels, soft robots and even coatings for hypersonic jets.
Sex roles in the animal kingdom driven by the ratio of females to males
2hHow picky should females and males be when they choose a mate? How fiercely should they compete for mates? And how much should they engage in raising their offspring? The answers to these questions largely depend on the ratio of adult females to males in the social group, population or species.
Nations must embrace change in order to tackle biodiversity crisis, researchers say
2hGovernments should embrace the realities of shifting biodiversity rather than "investing in futile efforts to return the natural world to its historic state," a new study argues.
Hawaii volcano shoots lava fountains 200 feet high: USGS
2hFountains of lava up to 200 feet (60 meters) high have been fired into the air from Hawaii's Mauna Loa, geologists say, generating rivers of molten rock from the world's largest active volcano.
New paper highlights the co-benefits of coordinating climate action and peacebuilding
2hClimate change can manifest in different ways: stronger tropical droughts, extreme droughts, warmer climates and highly unpredictable rainfall patterns. All these endanger the availability of food, which in turn could increase conflict over resources, which can turn violent in the absence of spaces for dialogs and negotiations to transform conflict by peaceful means. Violent conflict affects livel
Interdisciplinary environmental history: How narratives of the past can meet the challenges of the Anthropocene
2hThe stories historians tell about society and climate typically take one of two forms: stories in which societies experience catastrophic collapse due to climate change and stories in which societies show resilience, riding out climatic disasters due to the durability of the system's structures.
Sex roles in the animal kingdom driven by the ratio of females to males
2hHow picky should females and males be when they choose a mate? How fiercely should they compete for mates? And how much should they engage in raising their offspring? The answers to these questions largely depend on the ratio of adult females to males in the social group, population or species.
Nations must embrace change in order to tackle biodiversity crisis, researchers say
2hGovernments should embrace the realities of shifting biodiversity rather than "investing in futile efforts to return the natural world to its historic state," a new study argues.
Hurricane Season Ends, Marked by Quiet August and Deadly September
2hThe six-month total of 14 named storms was about average. But two late-season hurricanes proved catastrophic in Florida and Puerto Rico.
Learning from pangolins and peacocks: Researchers explore next-gen structural materials
2hScientists report that materials inspired by nature could, one day, lead to new and better solar panels, soft robots and even coatings for hypersonic jets.
New method unearths improved understanding of soil microbial interactions
2hLinking the identity of wild microbes with their physiological traits and environmental functions is a key aim for environmental microbiologists. Of the techniques that strive for this goal, Stable Isotope Probing—SIP—is considered the most effective for studying active microorganisms in natural settings.
Genomes OnLine Database introduces new features
2hSince its launch 25 years ago, the Genomes OnLine Database (GOLD) has matured from six projects on a spreadsheet into a flagship genomic metadata repository, making curated microbiome metadata that follows community standards freely available, and enabling large-scale comparative genomics analysis initiatives.
Oldest Pterodactylus fossil found in Germany
2hPterosaurs, the flying reptiles of the dinosaur era, originated in the Late Triassic (227 million years ago) and became extinct at the end-Cretaceous extinction event (66 million years ago). With wing spans ranging from 1 to 12 meters, they dominated the world's skies for more than 160 million years.
Widespread bullying and gender-based harassment in the transport industry restricts female participation
2hA new book "Women, Work and Transport" brings together researchers with international expertise in gender and transport work, to provide original evidence of the experiences of women working in all transport modes across countries in the Global North and the Global South.
New method unearths improved understanding of soil microbial interactions
2hLinking the identity of wild microbes with their physiological traits and environmental functions is a key aim for environmental microbiologists. Of the techniques that strive for this goal, Stable Isotope Probing—SIP—is considered the most effective for studying active microorganisms in natural settings.
Genomes OnLine Database introduces new features
2hSince its launch 25 years ago, the Genomes OnLine Database (GOLD) has matured from six projects on a spreadsheet into a flagship genomic metadata repository, making curated microbiome metadata that follows community standards freely available, and enabling large-scale comparative genomics analysis initiatives.
Researchers unveil evolution of paleodiet at Neolithic Qujialing site
2hThe sustainable development of agriculture has laid a solid foundation for the birth of human civilization and countries. Early agriculture has long been a focus of archaeology. China is the only country in the world with two independent agricultural systems, that is, rice farming in the south and millet farming in the north.
Astronomers see stellar self-control in action
2hMany factors can limit the size of a group, including external ones that members have no control over. Astronomers have found that groups of stars in certain environments, however, can regulate themselves.
Searching for new particles using quantum sensors
2hIn a recent study published in the journal National Science Review, a laboratory search for exotic spin-dependent interactions was conducted with an ensemble-NV-diamond magnetometer. New experimental constraints on two types of exotic interactions were established at the micron scale.
Oldest Pterodactylus fossil found in Germany
2hPterosaurs, the flying reptiles of the dinosaur era, originated in the Late Triassic (227 million years ago) and became extinct at the end-Cretaceous extinction event (66 million years ago). With wing spans ranging from 1 to 12 meters, they dominated the world's skies for more than 160 million years.
Team creates nano-magnets that could restore damaged nerve cells
2hNeurons are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, the cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, for sending motor commands to our muscles, and for transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every step in between. Neurons, also called nerve cells, are composed of three main parts: the cell body, the dendrites and the axon—a long, thin extension
Den danske natur har det skidt: 'Danmark skraber ikke bare bunden. Vi er nærmest faldet ud af bunden'
2hKun omkring to procent af det danske areal er beskyttet natur, slår en ny rapport fast. EU har et mål om 30 procent.
Six priorities to get Kenya's curriculum back on track, or risk excluding many children from education
2hKenya's education curriculum was reformed in 2017 to improve its quality—but now many Kenyans are calling for change again. Public disillusionment with the competency-based curriculum has forced a government review.
525-million-year-old fossil may rewrite history of brain evolution
2hFossils of a tiny sea creature that died more than half a billion years ago may require revisions to science textbooks covering brain evolution. A new study provides the first detailed description of Cardiodictyon catenulum , a wormlike animal preserved in rocks in China's southern Yunnan province. Measuring barely half an inch (less than 1.5 centimeters) long and initially discovered in 1984, th
Why are RSV infections surging this year?
2hWhat is RSV and why are infections surging? Experts have answers for you. Here, University of Chicago Medicine doctors explain how to protect children and high-risk patients: What is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus, often called RSV, is a common virus that can cause infections in the nose, throat, lungs, and respiratory tract. Historically, almost all children are infected with RSV by age 2, and
Flexible strain sensor enabled by carbon nanofibers can 'read lips'
2hWearable, flexible strain sensors unobtrusively monitor tiny vibrations of human skin in real time and with great accuracy, thanks to innovative fabrication techniques using composite materials. High sensitivity and a wide working range are key parameters for a high-quality strain sensor, but it's difficult to attain both characteristics on the same sensor due to limitations in structure and condu
China and Russia Continue to Block Protections for Antarctica
2hFor the sixth year in a row, nations failed to agree on any new marine protected areas in the fragile Southern Ocean around Antarctica
Organizing nanoparticles into pinwheel shapes offers new twist on engineered materials
2hResearchers have developed a new strategy to help build materials with unique optical, magnetic, electronic and catalytic properties. These pinwheel-shaped structures self-assemble from nanoparticles and exhibit a characteristic called chirality — one of nature's strategies to build complexity into structures at all scales, from molecules to galaxies.
Plastic additives found to contaminate the sea and selectively harm corals' reproductive processes
3hA new study by Tel Aviv University and the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat examined the effect of plastic additives on the reproductive process and larvae development of corals and other organisms commonly found in the coral reef of Eilat.
UK Covid lab errors may have led to more than 20 deaths
3hMistakes by staff at Immensa clinic resulted in incorrect test results, finds disease protection agency
Plastic additives found to contaminate the sea and selectively harm corals' reproductive processes
3hA new study by Tel Aviv University and the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat examined the effect of plastic additives on the reproductive process and larvae development of corals and other organisms commonly found in the coral reef of Eilat.
Magnetic material mops up microplastics in water
3hResearchers at RMIT University have found an innovative way to rapidly remove hazardous microplastics from water using magnets.
Scientists propose framework for understanding establishment of plants after long-distance dispersal
3hMechanisms of plant colonization after long-distance dispersal (LDD) and current related knowledge were the topic of a review by Prof. Li Dezhu's team at the Kunming Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with researchers from the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of CAS, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the University of Edinburgh.
Baby star 'burps' tell tales of frantic feeding, data shows
3hThe youngest stars often shine in bright bursts as they consume material from surrounding disks.
'Good' cholesterol readings can lead to bad results for Black people
3hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04158-6 Low levels of one type of cholesterol predict heart-disease risk in white people only.
Astronomers 'Troubled' as New Satellite Outshines Most Stars in the Sky
3hTrails in the night sky left by BlueWalker 3 are juxtaposed against the Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, a Program of NSF's NOIRLab. The breaks in the trail are caused by breaks between four twenty second exposures that were stacked to create this image. Cell phone towers in space may be the next frontier of mobile communication, but astronomers a
NASA Hires Company to 3D Print American Base on the Moon
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Lunar Loft Mankind may not physically be back on the Moon just yet, but the Moon Economy is already booming. Case in point: Axios reports that an Austin-based 3D printing firm called ICON just landed a $57.2 million cash infusion from NASA for its Project Olympus, the hopefully-spacefaring company's endeavor to create 3D-printed lunar shelters. Per Axios , ICON plans to have its Moon huts ready f
'Unselfish' genes that make plants cooperate could boost crop yields
3hA simple breeding experiment can identify genetic variants that make plants grow well without impeding their neighbours, improving overall yields
Bats and death metal singers use the same throat structure to growl
3hDaubenton's bats use false vocal folds in their throat to produce a lower frequency grunt for communication – the same structure that lets death metal singers growl
Scientists propose framework for understanding establishment of plants after long-distance dispersal
3hMechanisms of plant colonization after long-distance dispersal (LDD) and current related knowledge were the topic of a review by Prof. Li Dezhu's team at the Kunming Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with researchers from the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of CAS, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the University of Edinburgh.
Increasing crop yields by breeding plants to cooperate
3hA simple breeding experiment, combined with genetic analysis, can rapidly uncover genes that promote cooperation and higher yields of plant populations, according to a new study published November 29 in the open access journal PLOS Biology, by Samuel Wuest of the University of Zurich and Agroscope, Switzerland, and colleagues. The results have the potential to quickly increase crop productivity th
Bats growl like death metal singers and Mongolian throat singers
3hMany animals produce sound to communicate with each other, and bats are no exception. But bats are extreme when it comes to sound production.
Forests found to benefit from tree species variety and genetic diversity
3hReforestation projects should include a variety of tree species and ensure genetic diversity within each species to maximize new forests' health and productivity, suggests a study published today in eLife.
The Strength of the 'Soft Daddy'
3hThe latest season of Netflix's animated comedy Big Mouth explores the mysterious world of father figures, and emerges with a revelation. The middle schooler Nick's dad, Elliot Birch, has been harboring a secret: He used to be a fearsome competitor in the macho martial art of "Scottish nipple twisting." Elliot is a sweetie pie, a family man who takes the concept of being a lover-not-a-fighter to t
The Tormented Soul of Iranian Soccer
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3hUS Iran World Cup Qatar
When soccer first appeared in Iranian villages in the 1920s, clerics began their long attempt to stifle the revolution that the game represents. They hated the sport—an import from Great Britain and championed by the shah, it was a symbol of modernity that featured men running around in heretical shorts. Clerics attended local matches for the sake of pelting players with stones. Throughout modern
What We Ask of Black American Athletes
3hThis is an edition of The Great Game, a newsletter about the 2022 World Cup—and how soccer explains the world. Sign up here. In a press conference yesterday, Tyler Adams, the 23-year-old captain of the U.S. men's national soccer team, was chastised by an Iranian journalist for mispronouncing the name of his country (Adams pronounced it eye- ran as opposed to ee- rahn ) before following up to ask
Bats are the death metal singers of the animal world, research shows
3hMammals can produce sound from ventricular folds, used by humans only for Tuvan throat singing and 'death metal grunting' It has long been known Ozzy Osbourne has a taste for bats. But now it seems the mammals are also fans of his. Bats greet each other with death metal growls, scientists have discovered, and possess a vocal range which far surpasses that of most humans. Continue reading…
Organizing nanoparticles into pinwheel shapes offers new twist on engineered materials
3hResearchers have developed a new strategy to help build materials with unique optical, magnetic, electronic and catalytic properties. These pinwheel-shaped structures self-assemble from nanoparticles and exhibit a characteristic called chirality — one of nature's strategies to build complexity into structures at all scales, from molecules to galaxies.
How is it at all possible to say that "you can't improve IQ" ?
3hIf I were to take an IQ test multiple times, and study for it, I would increase IQ score correct? But then people would say "you didn't actually increase your IQ, just your score on the test" in which case I would say…what's the difference? Then we could then speak to the practicality of the idea of what IQ is and if it even matters. If I wanted to be a doctor, do I need an insane IQ to do that
New Machine Learning HD Video Transformer AI | New Neuralink Brain Computer Interface Rival Uses Photonics To Transmit Information Through The Retina | New AI Invents Millions of New Materials
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Increasing crop yields by breeding plants to cooperate
3hA simple breeding experiment, combined with genetic analysis, can rapidly uncover genes that promote cooperation and higher yields of plant populations, according to a new study published November 29 in the open access journal PLOS Biology, by Samuel Wuest of the University of Zurich and Agroscope, Switzerland, and colleagues. The results have the potential to quickly increase crop productivity th
Bats growl like death metal singers and Mongolian throat singers
3hMany animals produce sound to communicate with each other, and bats are no exception. But bats are extreme when it comes to sound production.
Forests found to benefit from tree species variety and genetic diversity
3hReforestation projects should include a variety of tree species and ensure genetic diversity within each species to maximize new forests' health and productivity, suggests a study published today in eLife.
Experiment links perceiving emotions in music and people
3hPeople who can skillfully interpret other people's emotional states may also be better at assessing the emotions conveyed by music, new research shows. Humans have been making music throughout recorded history, "but it doesn't seem to serve any obvious biological function," says University of Oregon musicologist and cognitive scientist Zachary Wallmark. The new research lends support to one expla
203 Cyber Monday Deals Still Going Strong Right Now
3hThe sale bonanzas may be over, but many of the same discounts are alive, including on phones, office chairs, and kitchenware.
The Chinese protests are about politics and freedom, but they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now
3hWhile a lot of attention has been given to the unprecedented protests in China about the "dynamic zero COVID" policy, not much has been written about the wider political context, and particularly the young people leading the protests.
Virus undercuts fungus's attacks on wheat
3hA naturally occurring virus co-discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists may offer a way to undermine a costly fungal threat to wheat, barley and other small-grain crops.
Study explores link between shark nose shape, size and sensitivity of smell
3hSharks have reputations as "super smellers" that use olfaction to detect odors related to finding prey and mates, communicating with their own species and avoiding predators. Their olfactory system is unique because it is separate from the respiratory system, unlike humans. Sharks and other fish use gills to facilitate the uptake of oxygen, while two nares or nostrils on the shark's head take in o
Discovery of antibody structure could lead to treatment for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus
3hA research team has discovered important details about how therapeutically relevant human monoclonal antibodies can protect against Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus. Their work could lead to the development of targeted therapeutics for infected patients.
The entanglement advantage
3hResearchers have demonstrated a way to entangle atoms to create a network of atomic clocks and accelerometers. The method has resulted in greater precision in measuring time and acceleration.
Researchers discover root exudates have surprising and counterintuitive impact on soil carbon storage
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Researchers examined root exudates and their impact on soil carbon storage revealing surprising and counterintuitive results.
Mom's dietary fat rewires male and female brains differently
3hNew findings in mice show that excessive weight gain while pregnant tips the scales for male but not female mice to be more depressed in adulthood due to less brain serotonin. A similar result was found in humans, where the more fat measured in a placenta corresponded to less serotonin in the developing brains of males, but not females.
Virus undercuts fungus's attacks on wheat
3hA naturally occurring virus co-discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists may offer a way to undermine a costly fungal threat to wheat, barley and other small-grain crops.
Study explores link between shark nose shape, size and sensitivity of smell
3hSharks have reputations as "super smellers" that use olfaction to detect odors related to finding prey and mates, communicating with their own species and avoiding predators. Their olfactory system is unique because it is separate from the respiratory system, unlike humans. Sharks and other fish use gills to facilitate the uptake of oxygen, while two nares or nostrils on the shark's head take in o
Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: How seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers
3hThe economic impact of COVID on Pacific Island states, combined with major labor shortages in Australia and New Zealand, has created a perfect storm. A mass exodus means Pacific nations are now losing crucial workers at such volume that their own development prospects are being undermined.
Child sexual abuse review: How research can help to tackle growing online abuse
3hIn the seven years since the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse launched in 2015, it has held more than 300 days of public hearings, processed over 2 million pages of evidence, heard from over 700 witnesses, and engaged with over 7,000 victims and survivors.
Two thirds of Australian authors are women. Our new research finds they earn just $18,200 from their writing
3hMost Australian book authors do not earn enough income from their creative practice to make ends meet. They rely on other jobs and other support, such as a partner's income.
Microphytobenthos in the Dutch Wadden Sea feed on 'left-overs' from the bottom
3hThe Wadden Sea is an extremely productive ecosystem whose food web is supported by benthic organisms, feeding on primary producers. In a recent publication in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, NIOZ marine biogeochemist dr. Philip Riekenberg and colleagues show where (part of) this exceptional productivity may come from.
Microphytobenthos in the Dutch Wadden Sea feed on 'left-overs' from the bottom
4hThe Wadden Sea is an extremely productive ecosystem whose food web is supported by benthic organisms, feeding on primary producers. In a recent publication in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, NIOZ marine biogeochemist dr. Philip Riekenberg and colleagues show where (part of) this exceptional productivity may come from.
Squirrel sperm and feet tell a different climate change story
4hPerhaps it's time to replace the canary in a coal mine metaphor with a squirrel in the ground. Because two University of Manitoba studies found that climate change is altering ground squirrels' sperm and feet, and this warns of big consequences potentially coming to endangered ecosystems.
Generation X better prepared for retirement than experts thought
4hOnly about one in three Americans have enough saved for retirement, according to a national survey. But new research from the University of Georgia offers what might be a silver lining to the doom and gloom: Generation X doesn't appear any worse off than the baby boomers.
Inflation: How financial speculation is making the global food price crisis worse
4hUK households, like those in many other countries, are struggling to make ends meet. More than half of households have only £2.66 per week left after paying for bills and essentials, according to figures from the supermarket chain Asda.
Chasing future biotech solutions to climate change risks delaying action in the present. It may even make things worse
4hThe world is under growing pressure to find sustainable options to cut emissions or lessen the impacts of climate change.
Report: Much of the world was drier than usual last year despite La Niña
4hThe World Meteorological Organization has published its first State of Global Water Resources report in order to assess the effects of climate, environmental and societal change on the Earth's water resources. The aim of this annual stocktake is to support monitoring and management of global freshwater resources in an era of growing demand and limited supplies.
Lava from Hawaii volcano lights night sky amid warnings
4hWaves of orange, glowing lava and ash blasted and billowed from the world's largest active volcano in its first eruption in 38 years, and officials told people living on Hawaii's Big Island to be ready in the event of a worst-case scenario.
Benefits of scaling 'housing first' approach to address homelessness in Scotland
4hA new report from Heriot-Watt University, and Matt Rayment from ICF, has outlined a range of findings highlighting the benefits and challenges of scaling the "Housing First" approach to address homelessness in Scotland.
Combination of behavior change campaigns and technology could help keep air pollution to a minimum in schools
4hSurrey's Global Center for Clean Air Research (GCARE) found that campaigns aimed at changing the behavior of parents, teachers and the local community can reduce outdoor nitrogen dioxide exposure by up to 23% compared to business-as-usual activities. However, the study's authors believe behavioral change campaigns should be more inclusive and should consider the school's diverse communities and th
Skateboarding continues to be subversive despite mainstream competitions such as the Olympics, researchers say
4hSkateboarding continues to be unkempt, subversive and tacitly political despite inclusion in mainstream competitions like the Olympics, experts have said.
Graphene is a proven supermaterial, but manufacturing the versatile form of carbon at usable scales remains a challenge
4h"Future chips may be 10 times faster, all thanks to graphene"; "Graphene may be used in COVID-19 detection"; and "Graphene allows batteries to charge 5x faster"—those are just a handful of recent dramatic headlines lauding the possibilities of graphene. Graphene is an incredibly light, strong and durable material made of a single layer of carbon atoms. With these properties, it is no wonder resear
Where did the Earth's oxygen come from? New study hints at an unexpected source
4hThe amount of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere makes it a habitable planet.
Black people are more than three times more likely to experience homelessness
4hA new report, authored by Heriot-Watt University, found that in England the highest levels of homelessness risks are experienced by people from Black and minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
Children have less perceived access to important tools than reported by their parents
4hAccording to a new study, children think they have less access to common measurement tools and toys around the house than their parents do. This was the unexpected result Megan Ennes and co-investigator Gail Jones discovered just before launching a year-long program to boost science engagement among minority and low-income families in the southeastern U.S.
Europa's plate tectonic activity is unlike Earth's
4hPlate tectonics represents a defining framework of modern geoscience, accounting for large-scale features on Earth's surface, such as mountains and valleys, as well as the processes that shape them, like volcanoes and earthquakes. Present-day plate tectonics have not been observed on any other world in the solar system, and evidence of past activity on planets such as Mars and Venus is circumstant
Squirrel sperm and feet tell a different climate change story
4hPerhaps it's time to replace the canary in a coal mine metaphor with a squirrel in the ground. Because two University of Manitoba studies found that climate change is altering ground squirrels' sperm and feet, and this warns of big consequences potentially coming to endangered ecosystems.
Hiring stars on the field or at the office can pay off, study finds
4hWhile most of the world has been fixated on the upsets, political drama and on-field heroics at the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar, it's also been the perfect time for players to impress scouts from major clubs with holes in their rosters.
Dormant microbes can 'switch on' to cope with climate change
4hDormant strains of bacteria that have previously adapted to cope with certain temperatures are switched back on during climatic change, study shows.
Adding a 'decoy option' may give extra boost to crowdfunding
4hImagine walking into an ice cream shop and scanning your options. A sugar cone with one scoop is $3. A second scoop comes out to $4, but for just 50 cents more, you can get a large waffle cone with three scoops. Some people may not want that much ice cream. But for many, it's hard to pass up a good deal.
Common veterinary drugs show effectiveness against bed bugs
4hTwo common drugs used by veterinarians to combat parasites may be effective against bed bugs, with one showing especially strong potential, according to a new study from North Carolina State University that examined the drugs in the context of controlling resurgent bed bug populations on poultry farms.
To fight the climate crisis, we need to stop expanding offshore drilling for oil and gas
4hEnvironmental disaster struck the shores of Peru on Jan. 15, 2022, when Spanish energy company Repsol spilled 12,000 barrels of crude oil into the Bay of Lima after its tanker ruptured. The spill endangered 180,000 birds and destroyed the livelihoods of 5,000 families.
We all know the Great Barrier Reef is in danger, and the UN has just confirmed it again
4hYou might be forgiven for thinking it's Groundhog Day reading headlines about the Great Barrier Reef potentially being listed on the World Heritage "in danger" list. After all, there have been similar calls in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2017.
Egyptian mothers' employment early in children's life may help their daughters stay in work
4hMothers in Egypt, where women's employment remains "concerningly low," can play an important part in shaping their daughters' employment stability from a young age, says new research by Lancaster University.
Opinion: Universal free school meals would make a huge difference to the cost-of-living crisis
4hThe UK government's recent autumn statement set out several measures to help people with rapidly rising prices. These including increased benefit payments and an extension to the energy price cap, although at a less generous rate than currently guaranteed.
Study: Cognitive flexibility enhances mathematical reasoning
4hAt school or in everyday life, proportional reasoning is essential for many activities. This type of reasoning allows us to adapt the quantity of ingredients in a recipe or to calculate the distance traveled as a function of speed by relying on ratios and proportions. In school settings, certain intuitive conceptions of proportions can mislead students and hinder their learning.
Driver Says His Ford F-150 Lightning Made a "Loud Boom" and Died When He Plugged It In
4hLightning Strikes Ford's F-150 Lightning is meant to be the automaker's flagship electric pickup truck, and for the most part has been heralded with glowing praise from across the industry . But as more Lightnings hit the streets and accumulate miles, the more we'll get to see of their reliability — or lack thereof. Take Eric Roe, a Ford Lightning owner and a fan of electric vehicles. In a tweet
Astronomers Annoyed at Ludicrously Bright SpaceX-Launched Satellite
4hFor Shame One of the world's preeminent astronomy organizations is decrying a newly-launched satellite that has, as critics warned, become one of the brightest objects in the sky. In a press release , the International Astronomical Union (IAU) called out the BlueWalker 3 satellite for becoming one of the brightest things in the heavens — more prominent, even, than some constellations and up there
Solar storm from 'canyon-like' hole in the sun could hit Earth as soon as Thursday (Dec. 1)
4hThe hole could beam solar material outwards at speeds up to 1.8 million mph (2.9 million km/h)
Dormant microbes can 'switch on' to cope with climate change
4hDormant strains of bacteria that have previously adapted to cope with certain temperatures are switched back on during climatic change, study shows.
Common veterinary drugs show effectiveness against bed bugs
4hTwo common drugs used by veterinarians to combat parasites may be effective against bed bugs, with one showing especially strong potential, according to a new study from North Carolina State University that examined the drugs in the context of controlling resurgent bed bug populations on poultry farms.
We all know the Great Barrier Reef is in danger, and the UN has just confirmed it again
4hYou might be forgiven for thinking it's Groundhog Day reading headlines about the Great Barrier Reef potentially being listed on the World Heritage "in danger" list. After all, there have been similar calls in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2017.
New dinosaur egg species helps crack mystery of Cretaceous ecosystem in Japan
4hGiant skeletons aren't the only evidence that dinosaurs left behind. Tiny eggshell fragments can reveal aspects of Mesozoic ecosystems that fossilized bones and teeth fail to capture, especially because the skeletons of smaller animals were less likely to be preserved. Early Cretaceous fragments have been found—the oldest eggshell fossils ever found in Japan—and provide an important window into th
Biodiversity in Africa and Latin America at risk from oil palm expansion, new report warns
4hZero deforestation commitments may inadvertently leave vital habitats in Latin America and Africa vulnerable to agricultural expansion, a new study has found.
Rogue immune cells linked to leukemia are a key driver of autoimmune diseases
4hGene variants associated with leukemia can produce 'rogue' immune cells that drive autoimmune diseases, according to a new study.
A life-inspired system dynamically adjusts to its environment
4hThe system regulates its own temperature in response to environmental disturbances.
Optically analyzing local brain environment: Astrocytes' acid response in epileptic mice
4hResearchers have shown that astrocytes in the mouse brain exhibit an acid response with intensified epileptic seizures. The astrocytes' acid response could lead to the amplification of excitatory neuronal signals and be the underlying drive for generating plasticity for epileptogenesis.
The whole in a part: Synchronizing chaos through a narrow slice of spectrum
4hEngineers have uncovered some intricate effects arising when chaotic systems, which typically generate broad spectra, are coupled by conveying only a narrow range of frequencies from one to another. The synchronization of chaotic oscillators, such as electronic circuits, continues to attract considerable fascination due to the richness of the complex behaviors that can emerge. Recently, hypothetic
Making the most of quite little: Improving AI training for edge sensor time series
4hEngineers have demonstrated a simple computational approach for improving the way artificial intelligence classifiers, such as neural networks, can be trained based on limited amounts of sensor data. The emerging applications of the internet of things often require edge devices that can reliably classify behaviors and situations based on time series. However, training data are difficult and expens
New Green Revolution gene discovery sows hope of drought resilient wheat
4hResearchers have discovered a new height-reducing gene Rht13 which means that seeds can be planted deeper in the soil giving access to moisture, without the adverse effect on seedling emergence seen with existing wheat varieties
DNA sequence enhances understanding origins of jaws
4hResearchers have discovered and characterized a DNA sequence found in jawed vertebrates, such as sharks and humans, but absent in jawless vertebrates, such as lampreys. This DNA is important for the shaping of the joint surfaces during embryo development.
Protein shapes indicate Parkinson's disease
4hResearchers have found that a set of proteins have different shapes in the spinal fluid of healthy individuals and Parkinson's patients. These could be used in the future as a new type of biomarker for this disease.
Animals are key to restoring the world's forests
4hBy dispersing seeds, animals can rapidly reestablish plant diversity in degraded forests.
Hydroacoustic signals help study impacts of underwater explosions off French coast
4hA 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.
Higher vitamin K intake linked to lower bone fracture risk late in life
4hResearch has revealed vitamin K1 can help reduce the risk of fractures in older populations — especially hip fractures.
When cyclones and fires collide…
4hAs strong winds and torrential rains inundate Australia's south-eastern coast, new research suggests that high intensity bushfires might not be too far behind, with their dual effects extending damage zones and encroaching on previously low-risk residential areas.
Mussel survey reveals alarming degradation of River Thames ecosystem since the 1960s
4hScientists 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.
Using math to better treat cancer
4hResearchers have identified a new method for scheduling radiation therapy that could be as much as 22 percent more effective at killing cancer cells than current standard radiation treatment regimens.
Seagrass crucial to stemming the tide of coastal erosion
4hResearchers show that seagrass can reduce cliff erosion by up to 70% thanks to its root mats binding the sand.
How women can reduce the risk of hip fracture
4hIncreasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research. Food scientists have found that for women, a 25g a day increase in protein was associated with, on average, a 14% reduction in their risk of hip fracture. In a surprise twist, they also discovered that every additional cup of tea or
Scientists demonstrate continuous-wave lasing of deep-ultraviolet laser diode at room temperature
4hResearchers successfully conducted a room-temperature continuous-wave lasing of a deep-ultraviolet laser diode (wavelengths down to the UV-C region).
Novel nanoparticles deliver innovative cancer chemoimmunotherapy
4hResearchers have designed cancer-fighting nanoparticles that co-deliver a chemotherapy drug and a novel immunotherapy, according to a new study.
Sweet new way to print microchip patterns on curvy surfaces
4hRegular table sugar can help to deposit microchips on new and unconventional surfaces, a researcher has shown in a new article.
Wild primate study ties importance of social environment to molecular markers of age in the brain
4hA research team has demonstrated that, in a population of macaque monkeys, females with a higher social status had younger, more resilient molecular profiles, providing a key link between the social environment and healthy brains.
Neuroscientists discover a new drug candidate for treating epilepsy
4hTemporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is one of the most common types of epilepsy worldwide. Although symptomatic medications are available, one-third of TLE patients remain unresponsive to current treatment, so new drug targets are critically needed. Neuroscientist have recently identified and developed a new drug candidate that has potential for effectively treating TLE by suppressing neuroinflammation.
Bloating common issue among Americans
4hNearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis, and most aren't seeking professional care for it, according to a new study.
Scientists reveal first close-up look at bats' immune response to live infection
4hUnderstanding how bats tolerate viral infections without developing symptoms may lead to better ways of combating human disease.
A life-inspired system dynamically adjusts to its environment
4hThe system regulates its own temperature in response to environmental disturbances.
Making the most of quite little: Improving AI training for edge sensor time series
4hEngineers have demonstrated a simple computational approach for improving the way artificial intelligence classifiers, such as neural networks, can be trained based on limited amounts of sensor data. The emerging applications of the internet of things often require edge devices that can reliably classify behaviors and situations based on time series. However, training data are difficult and expens
Sea floor evidence from millennia of Atlantic storms is not good news for the coast
4hIf you look back at the history of Atlantic hurricanes since the late 1800s, it might seem hurricane frequency is on the rise.
Australians increasingly concerned about climate change, but resist a diet change to help the planet
4hAustralians are overwhelmingly changing their attitudes towards climate change but are reluctant to change their diets to help the environment, a Monash University study reveals.
Developing sliding nanomechanical resonators
4hIn a recent study published in Nature Communications, a research team led by Prof. Guo Guangcan from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed nanomechanical resonators based on a graphene substrate, and made nanoresonators slidable across clamping points.
Quantum algorithm of the direct calculation of energy derivatives developed for molecular geometry optimization
4hIn recent years, research and development on quantum computers has made considerable progress. Quantum chemical calculations for electronic structures of atoms and molecules are attracting great attention as one of the most promising applications for quantum computers. In order to utilize quantum chemical calculations for chemistry and related fields, it is essential to develop geometry optimizati
New chemistry toolkit speeds analyses of molecules in solution
4hA new open-source toolkit automates the process of computing molecular properties in the solution phase, clearing new pathways for artificial-intelligence design and discovery in chemistry and beyond. The Journal of Chemical Physics published the free, open-source toolkit developed by theoretical chemists at Emory University.
Rural educators struggle to meet student mental health with limited resources, study finds
4hEducators in Maine's rural schools are struggling to meet the mental and emotional needs of their students due to a lack of resources, and institutional support, according to a new study from the University of Maine.
New dinosaur egg species helps crack mystery of Cretaceous ecosystem in Japan
4hGiant skeletons aren't the only evidence that dinosaurs left behind. Tiny eggshell fragments can reveal aspects of Mesozoic ecosystems that fossilized bones and teeth fail to capture, especially because the skeletons of smaller animals were less likely to be preserved. Early Cretaceous fragments have been found—the oldest eggshell fossils ever found in Japan—and provide an important window into th
Bowling clubs in Australia are disappearing, leaving a void in communities
4hA centerpiece of the typical Australian suburb has been the distinctive green of the traditional lawn bowling club. But despite being an institution for more than 150 years, a new study from UNSW Sydney shows the local "bowlo" faces an uncertain future, with mass closures since the 1980s.
Social media conversations are driven by those on the margins, says new research
4hLog on to your favorite social media site and you're likely to see a slew of posts and opinions on controversial topics like social justice, immigration, and corrupt elections. And while it may seem natural to assume that the prevailing online opinions represent the views of the majority, a new study from BYU says conversations on social media are being driven by the far left and right, not the ma
To battle climate change, scientists tap into carbon-hungry microorganisms
4hScientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have demonstrated a new technique, modeled after a metabolic process found in some bacteria, to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into liquid acetate, a key ingredient in producing "liquid sunlight" or solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis.
From biomass to functional crystalline diamond nanothread
4hNew research from a team of scientists led by Drs. Kuo Li and Haiyan Zheng from the Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR) reported the first synthesis of a three-dimensional crystalline carbon nanothread (CNThs) from a biomass precursor, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), through [4+2] Diels-Alder reactions.
Developing more sustainable and recyclable polyurethane foams
4hA team of researchers from the Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM) at the University of Liège (Belgium) has developed an innovative process that rethinks the manufacturing of polyurethane (PU) foams without the use of isocyanates—highly toxic agents—while being recyclable. This study is published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
Mapping street-level pollution estimates to reveal safer routes
4hThe United Nations has identified improving the walkability and bikeability of cities as a key goal in efforts to reduce dependence on greenhouse gas–emitting automobiles and promote routine exercise for public health. However, increased walking and cycling can come with their own health risks.
rRNA modification found to play significant role in thermospermine-mediated development in Arabidopsis thaliana
4hPolyamines were first discovered in animal semen by Anthony van Leeuwenhoek in 1678, and subsequently found in bacteria, yeast and plants. In Arabidopsis thaliana, putrescine (Put), spermidine (Spd) and spermine (Spm) are the main types of free polyamines, and once considered as a class of phytohormones that regulate various aspects of plant development and environmental adaptation. However, the c
Factors influencing seasonal and spatial patterns of airborne particulate matter concentration in northeast China
4hParticulate matter (PM), or atmospheric particulate matter, are microscopic particles of solid or liquid matter suspended in the air which adversely affect human health. Sources of urban particulate matter (UPM) can be natural or anthropogenic (e.g., industry and traffic). In north and northeast China, a major source of UPM is central residential heating in winter.
NASA's Juno mission spots two Jovian moons
4hOn Nov. 29, 2021, NASA's Juno mission completed its 38th close flyby of Jupiter. As the spacecraft sped low over the giant planet's cloud tops, its JunoCam instrument captured this look at two of Jupiter's largest moons.
Job satisfaction and the work-life balance
4hHow does job satisfaction sit with the notion of work-life balance? Writing in the International Journal of Services and Operations Management, a research team from Portugal point out that a positive and stable work environment can improve an employee's sense of belonging in an organization. In parallel with such a concept, they say that can enhance commitment. The counterpoint is that this commit
Challenges facing food and beverage companies seeking to export
4hA new Oregon State University study that examined exporting practices of Oregon food and beverage companies found that the likelihood of exporting increases with firm size and length of time in business and that the COVID-19 pandemic reduced the ability of firms to export.
Live fast, avoid extinction: Fast-lived species may be more resilient to human influences
4hAnimals that live fast—that is, frequent or abundant reproduction and short lifespans—are more resilient to human-driven land use changes than those with slow life-histories, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Examining the pandemic's impact on individual generosity
4hHow did the COVID-19 pandemic affect people's volunteering, donating, and helping behaviors? A report by Penn's School of Social Policy and Practice (SP2) faculty and students summarizes a nationally representative study aiming to answer this question.
Study sheds light on geographic patterns in koala disease fight
4hUniversity of Queensland virologists are a step closer to understanding a mysterious AIDS-like virus that is impacting koala populations differently across state lines.
ISS experiment to convert waste plastics to upcycled materials during spaceflight
4hA plastic-degrading enzyme and an engineered bacterial strain have just been launched into space with an important mission: to convert waste plastics to upcycled materials during spaceflight.
To battle climate change, scientists tap into carbon-hungry microorganisms
4hScientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have demonstrated a new technique, modeled after a metabolic process found in some bacteria, to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into liquid acetate, a key ingredient in producing "liquid sunlight" or solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis.
A Tie Breaker Grudge Match! Daddy Dave vs Jerry Bird | Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings
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rRNA modification found to play significant role in thermospermine-mediated development in Arabidopsis thaliana
5hPolyamines were first discovered in animal semen by Anthony van Leeuwenhoek in 1678, and subsequently found in bacteria, yeast and plants. In Arabidopsis thaliana, putrescine (Put), spermidine (Spd) and spermine (Spm) are the main types of free polyamines, and once considered as a class of phytohormones that regulate various aspects of plant development and environmental adaptation. However, the c
Live fast, avoid extinction: Fast-lived species may be more resilient to human influences
5hAnimals that live fast—that is, frequent or abundant reproduction and short lifespans—are more resilient to human-driven land use changes than those with slow life-histories, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
A Tobacco Plant Has Been Engineered to Produce Cocaine in Its Leaves
5hHere's why that's a good thing.
Study sheds light on geographic patterns in koala disease fight
5hUniversity of Queensland virologists are a step closer to understanding a mysterious AIDS-like virus that is impacting koala populations differently across state lines.
Heat waves could reduce survival of coral larvae and connectivity of coral populations in Mediterranean Sea
5hGlobal climate change and, in particular, the warming of the oceans has caused the frequency and severity of marine heat waves to increase every year, with serious consequences for the stability and resilience of coral populations.
Epidemic coalition sets out plan to develop future vaccines in 100 days
5hCepi releases blueprint to move three times faster against a new virus than during Covid-19 pandemic
ISS experiment to convert waste plastics to upcycled materials during spaceflight
5hA plastic-degrading enzyme and an engineered bacterial strain have just been launched into space with an important mission: to convert waste plastics to upcycled materials during spaceflight.
1930s Dust Bowl led to extreme heat around the Northern Hemisphere
5hThe 1930s Dust Bowl, fueled by overplowing across the Great Plains and associated with record heat and drought, appears to have affected heat extremes far beyond the United States.
Heat waves could reduce survival of coral larvae and connectivity of coral populations in Mediterranean Sea
5hGlobal climate change and, in particular, the warming of the oceans has caused the frequency and severity of marine heat waves to increase every year, with serious consequences for the stability and resilience of coral populations.
Something Very Weird Is Going on at Elon Musk's Boring Company
5hGhost Protocol After promising many major cities across the country that it could dig tunnels that would magically solve their traffic woes by moving them underground, Elon Musk's Boring Company has become oddly quiet, The Wall Street Journal reports . In fact, the paper reports, it's been repeatedly ghosting local officials after making big plans. The company has yet to make good on many of its
Modified enzyme brings value to lignin monomers
5hThe chemical industry faces the challenge of replacing fossil-based building blocks with green alternatives. Biomass is an interesting source of carbon-based molecules. It is also underused because some 25 percent of all plant biomass is in the form of lignin, a biopolymer that, so far, can only be used as a solid fuel.
Engineered proteins: A future treatment option for COVID-19
5hCOVID-19 has had a lasting global health impact that continues to challenge the health care system. As the coronavirus continues to mutate, the current COVID-19 prevention strategies are plagued with supply chain disruptions, high vaccine manufacturing costs and inconvenient vaccine administration methods.
Mauna Loa, Earth's Largest Active Volcano, Just Woke Up after 38 Years
5hHawaii's Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years. Its eruptions tend to be shorter-lived than those of the other Big Island volcanoes, and its lava is more liquid and flows faster
Modified enzyme brings value to lignin monomers
5hThe chemical industry faces the challenge of replacing fossil-based building blocks with green alternatives. Biomass is an interesting source of carbon-based molecules. It is also underused because some 25 percent of all plant biomass is in the form of lignin, a biopolymer that, so far, can only be used as a solid fuel.
Engineered proteins: A future treatment option for COVID-19
5hCOVID-19 has had a lasting global health impact that continues to challenge the health care system. As the coronavirus continues to mutate, the current COVID-19 prevention strategies are plagued with supply chain disruptions, high vaccine manufacturing costs and inconvenient vaccine administration methods.
Mauna Loa, Earth's Largest Active Volcano, Just Woke Up after 38 Years
5hHawaii's Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years. Its eruptions tend to be shorter-lived than those of the other Big Island volcanoes, and its lava is more liquid and flows faster
US bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered
5hThe Biden administration declared the northern long-eared bat endangered on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to save a species driven to the brink of extinction by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease.
Tesla's Energy division will help Australia reduce its coal dependence | An upcoming project combined with a new wind farm will add to the Down Under's zero-emission energy portfolio.
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A new report says that many western ideas about China's Social Credit Score System are a myth. In reality, the same practices are worse in America & Europe where algorithms designed to automate decisions are being rolled out en masse and used to deny people housing, jobs, and basic services.
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Unilever is planning a dairy ice cream that uses cows milk created by yeast. Such technology can greatly reduce the environmental burden of the dairy industry.
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Sci-fi-like space elevators could become a reality in the "next 2 or 3 decades". A space elevator is "a bridge to the entire solar system."
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China is now using advanced 3D-printing tech in its warplanes
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A population-based serological study of post-COVID syndrome prevalence and risk factors in children and adolescents
5hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34616-8 The post-acute impacts of COVID-19 in children and adolescents are not well understood. In this population-based study in Geneva, the authors find evidence of COVID-19-related symptom persistence beyond 12 weeks in adolescents, and identify chronic conditions and lower socioeconomic status as risk factors.
Taking anti-smoking med longer before quitting doesn't help
5hExtending the time that someone takes a smoking cessation medication before stopping tobacco use doesn't significantly improve the likelihood of staying smoke-free, a new study shows. Varenicline is the best medication available for helping people quit smoking. It has been sold since 2006 under the brand names Chantix and Champix, and recently became available in generic form. But even with varen
Future vehicles could swim like gelatinous sea creatures
6hA gelatinous sea creature's swimming abilities could inform the design of underwater vehicles. Nanomia bijuga , a marine animal related to jellyfish , swims via jet propulsion. A dozen or more squishy structures on its body pump water backwards to push the animal forward. And it can control these jets individually, either syncing them up or pulsing them in sequence. These two different swimming s
US bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered
6hThe Biden administration declared the northern long-eared bat endangered on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to save a species driven to the brink of extinction by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease.
China launches 3 astronauts to complete space station
6hChina launched a rocket Tuesday carrying three astronauts to complete construction of the country's permanent orbiting space station, during which they will expand the facility to its maximum capacity of six crew aboard.
All regions experienced water extremes in 2021: UN
6hAll regions of the world saw water extremes last year—both floods and droughts—and billions of people had insufficient freshwater, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
An ecological rule breaker shows the effects of climate change on body size evolution
6hThe Northern Treeshrew, a small, bushy-tailed mammal native to South and Southeast Asia, defies two of the most widely tested ecological "rules" of body size variation within species, according to a new study coauthored by Yale anthropologist Eric J. Sargis.
Locally grown school meals can help children, farmers and the climate
6hAccording to UNICEF, school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic brought a decade's growth in school feeding programs to a dramatic halt, leaving about 370 million school children without access to their one reliable meal a day.
Mark Cuban Says SBF Should Be Afraid of Imprisonment "For a Long Time"
6hSure Sounds Bad Billionaire crypto evangelist Mark Cuban, who's currently being sued for his involvement with the bankrupt crypto exchange Voyager Digital by the same law firm representing the class action suit against disgraced ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for extremely similar reasons , thinks that SBF should be "afraid" of "jail." Noted! "I don't know all the details," Cuban told TMZ when aske
Volvo EX90: The Biggest Problem for the New EV Flagship is Polestar
6hThe EX90 ushers in a new era of lidar-driven safety tech for Volvo. But if it's nearly the same as the Polestar 3 underneath, how can the brand stand out?
'Another slice of triceratops, Barbara?' Did the fearsome T rexes take care of their sick?
6hThe skeleton of 'Barbara', a pregnant and injured tyrannosaurus, raises a shocking possibility: that these dinosaurs had a touchy-feely side Name: Barbara. Age: About 66m years old. Continue reading…
An ecological rule breaker shows the effects of climate change on body size evolution
6hThe Northern Treeshrew, a small, bushy-tailed mammal native to South and Southeast Asia, defies two of the most widely tested ecological "rules" of body size variation within species, according to a new study coauthored by Yale anthropologist Eric J. Sargis.
Mathematical Trio Advances Centuries-Old Number Theory Problem
6hEarlier this year, a trio of mathematicians decided to make lemons into lemonade — and ended up making major headway on a problem that mathematicians have been thinking about for centuries. The three were just finishing a project and thinking about next steps when, late in March, two of them — Levent Alpöge of Harvard University and Ari Shnidman of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem — contracted.
Ancient monsoons offer clues to future southwest US climate
6hResearchers are looking for environmental clues from millions of years in the past to predict what the southwestern climate may look like in the future. The North American southwest has been suffering through weather extremes in recent years ranging from searing heatwaves and scorching wildfires to monsoon rainfalls that cause flash floods and mudslides. After analyzing ancient climate data, the
Toxoplasma-Infected Wolves More Likely to Lead Packs, Study Finds
6hThe parasite appears to make infected wolves less risk-averse, potentially influencing the behavior of packs.
Bird flu: Free range turkey supplies hit by bird flu
6hAbout 600,000 birds have been culled or have died in the UK's worst avian flu outbreak.
More than two million photos provide important insight into mammal behavior
6hMost of us are active in the day and sleep at night. We favor daylight while darkness poses constraint. Animals too have to balance their use of time to their requirements and constraints: finding food, avoiding predators, socializing and staying warm without overheating.
More than two million photos provide important insight into mammal behavior
6hMost of us are active in the day and sleep at night. We favor daylight while darkness poses constraint. Animals too have to balance their use of time to their requirements and constraints: finding food, avoiding predators, socializing and staying warm without overheating.
Author Correction: Recording of pig neuronal activity in the comparative context of the awake human brain
6hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25156-8
Making diamonds is linked to various exotic rocks, study finds
6hAlmost all volcanic rocks come from the Earth's upper mantle (or lava).
Error at UK Covid testing lab might have led to 23 deaths, say experts
7hMistake at Immensa Health Clinic Ltd lab in Wolverhampton led to 39,000 tests wrongly labelled negative At least 23 deaths might have been caused by a blunder at a privately run laboratory after thousands of positive Covid cases were reported as negative, public health experts have estimated. The error, at the Immensa Health Clinic Ltd lab in Wolverhampton, led to about 39,000 PCR tests returning
Human creators stand to benefit as AI rewrites the rules of content creation
7hFor years, the 150-year-old Colorado State Fair has held its fine art competition under little media glare. But when it announced the 2022 winners in August, this little-known local event immediately sparked controversy around the globe. Judges had picked synthetic media artist Jason Allen's artificial intelligence-generated work " Théâtre D'opéra Spatial " as the winner in the digital category.
Vegetation-free patches encourage ground-nesting wild bees
7hRelatively little is known about the nesting requirements of ground-nesting wild bees, although nesting sites are of central importance for most wild bee species. There are almost 600 wild bee species in Germany and 75% nest in the soil. To date, however, most of the research has concentrated on the wild bee species that nest above ground in cavities.
Thousands of phages found to have CRISPR gene editing system
7hA team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and University of California, Los Angeles, working with a colleague from Vilnius University, has found evidence of thousands of phages with DNA strands that should allow them to conduct gene editing on other viruses or bacteria. Their paper has been published in the open-access journal Cell.
Vegetation-free patches encourage ground-nesting wild bees
7hRelatively little is known about the nesting requirements of ground-nesting wild bees, although nesting sites are of central importance for most wild bee species. There are almost 600 wild bee species in Germany and 75% nest in the soil. To date, however, most of the research has concentrated on the wild bee species that nest above ground in cavities.
Thousands of phages found to have CRISPR gene editing system
7hA team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and University of California, Los Angeles, working with a colleague from Vilnius University, has found evidence of thousands of phages with DNA strands that should allow them to conduct gene editing on other viruses or bacteria. Their paper has been published in the open-access journal Cell.
UK business R&D spending has just jumped by 60% — or has it?
7hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04173-7 The UK's statistics agency has changed the way it calculates business research spending. It's hard to tell whether this provides a more accurate picture or an excuse to cut funding.
Startup Unveils Videogame for Dogs
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7hUK Joipaw Video Dogs
In This Economy? From the Department of Why Not, Axios reports that a UK-based startup called Joipaw is prototyping a new kind of videogame… for dogs. While it might sound ridiculous, the folks behind Joipaw seem well intentioned. As the company's cofounder Dersim Avdar explained to Axios , the tech is intended to maintain — or even improve — aging doggos' cognition. Thus, as they sell it, it's
10 tips for handling holiday stress while staying healthy
7hIt can be easy to get stressed out during the holidays when so many activities seem to conflict with a healthy lifestyle. The holiday season is a time of gathering with family and friends, eating delicious foods, and making memories. However, it is easy to feel stressed and overwhelmed, especially when many holiday activities seem to conflict with a healthy lifestyle. University at Buffalo's Clin
Theoretical understanding of electrocatalysis beyond thermodynamic analysis
7hAs green and sustainable development relies on renewable energy, electrocatalysis has become a key technology. Advanced theoretical study is an important means to fundamentally understanding electrocatalytic reactions. Highly efficient methods of carbon-neutralization (eCO2RR), reverse artificial nitrogen cycle (RANC), and oxygen chemistry (OER and ORR) can all be driven by electrocatalysis.
Gliding sensors inspired by floating seeds will biodegrade after use
7hA biodegradable glider based on the seeds of the Javan cucumber, which float for long distances, could be used to monitor the environment without leaving polluting e-waste
Human Enhancement Needs Ethical Oversight on a Global Scale, New Study Says
7hWe all imagine better versions of ourselves. Smarter. More attractive. Physically nimble to rock the dance floor, conquer martial arts, or run that ultramarathon. And as we grow older, we want to live longer, healthier lives—or even reverse the aging process itself. For eons, people have tapped into various resources to give themselves an edge. You've likely indulged in a strong cup of coffee tha
The role of Newtic1 protein in limb regeneration in adult newts
7hThe animal kingdom exhibits a plethora of unique and surprising phenomena or abilities that include, for some animals, the ability to regenerate body parts irrespective of age. Now, researchers from Japan have discovered that the mechanisms behind this peculiar ability in newts have a few surprises of their own.
Discovery, rediscovery, and reassignment: Redefining fungal biodiversity
7hDespite fungi being some of the most important organisms in the world, their species diversity remains poorly understood. Taxonomy is the basis for biodiversity studies. Now, not only have researchers from Japan investigated a previously undescribed species of fungi, they have also reassigned another species to a different genus and rediscovered a further species in Japan.
Asiatic hard clams can synthesize antibiotics
7hClams and other invertebrates often live in habitats with dense bacterial populations, despite lacking adaptive, lymphocyte-based immune systems. How clams resist bacterial pathogens in the environment is unclear.
Researchers decipher structure of crucial immune molecule, paving way for drug design
7hResearchers in the lab of Harvard Medical School structural biologist Hao Wu have deciphered the step-by-step assembly of a molecular complex that's crucial for fighting off infections but can also give rise to myriad diseases involving inflammation, from gout to Alzheimer's to the cytokine storms of severe COVID-19.
The role of Newtic1 protein in limb regeneration in adult newts
7hThe animal kingdom exhibits a plethora of unique and surprising phenomena or abilities that include, for some animals, the ability to regenerate body parts irrespective of age. Now, researchers from Japan have discovered that the mechanisms behind this peculiar ability in newts have a few surprises of their own.
Discovery, rediscovery, and reassignment: Redefining fungal biodiversity
7hDespite fungi being some of the most important organisms in the world, their species diversity remains poorly understood. Taxonomy is the basis for biodiversity studies. Now, not only have researchers from Japan investigated a previously undescribed species of fungi, they have also reassigned another species to a different genus and rediscovered a further species in Japan.
Poverty linked to Facebook and Instagram addiction in teens
7hAdolescents from lower-income backgrounds are more likely to report addictive use of social media, according to an international team of researchers including Professor Frank Elgar from McGill University.
Studying muonium to reveal new physics beyond the Standard Model
7hBy studying an exotic atom called muonium, researchers are hoping misbehaving muons will spill the beans on the Standard Model of particle physics. To make muonium, they use the most intense continuous beam of low energy muons in the world at Paul Scherrer Institute PSI. The research is published in Nature Communications.
Researchers detect increase in polarization around climate change on social media
7hAccording to new research published in the Nature Climate Change journal, climate skepticism is growing four times as fast as pro-climate content on Twitter.
Stable, faster computer memory storage at the nanometer scale
7hUnlike in humans, when computer "brains" evolve, they get smaller and smaller. This is because the components that perform calculations and consolidate stored information work more efficiently when there are more of them tightly packed on a chip.
Asiatic hard clams can synthesize antibiotics
7hClams and other invertebrates often live in habitats with dense bacterial populations, despite lacking adaptive, lymphocyte-based immune systems. How clams resist bacterial pathogens in the environment is unclear.
Researchers decipher structure of crucial immune molecule, paving way for drug design
7hResearchers in the lab of Harvard Medical School structural biologist Hao Wu have deciphered the step-by-step assembly of a molecular complex that's crucial for fighting off infections but can also give rise to myriad diseases involving inflammation, from gout to Alzheimer's to the cytokine storms of severe COVID-19.
Do treeshrews break the 'rules' due to climate?
7hThe Northern treeshrew, a small, bushy-tailed mammal native to South and Southeast Asia, defies two of the most widely tested ecological "rules" of body size variation within species, according to a new study. The unexpected finding, researchers say, may be attributable to climate change—the body size rules reversed in Northern treeshrews as average temperatures climbed—and likely exists in other
From the archive: a shared motivation for scientists, and mirages
7hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03834-x Snippets from Nature's past.
Optimized border irrigation improved soil water content, increased winter wheat grain yield and water productivity
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25137-x
Boarding school rules on phones and bedtimes help teens get more sleep
7hAt one high school, students who boarded had a consistent lights-out time and no phone access in bed, with these students getting almost 5 hours of extra sleep a week compared with the students who only attended school during the day
Dolphins Whistle Their Names with Complex, Expressive Patterns
7hA new study quantifies how dolphins vary their "signature whistles"
Urgammal havsmask länk till leddjurens hjärna
7hFrågan om hur hjärnan hos spindlar, tusenfotingar och insekter har utvecklats har länge gäckat forskare. Men nu finns en viktig ledtråd. Forskare har analyserat vävnad från ett maskliknande urdjur – och hittat likheter med moderna leddjurs hjärnor. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Rasmus Møgelvang stiger helt til tops på Rigshospitalet
7hRegion Hovedstaden henter sin nye direktør for Rigshospitalet fra egne rækker. Det er Rigshospitalets nu forhenværende vicedirektør, Rasmus Møgelvang, der er udnævnt som ny mand i spidsen for hospitalet.
Engineering receptors in the secretory pathway for orthogonal signalling control
7hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35161-0 Artificial receptors targeted to the secretory pathway often fail to exhibit the expected activity due to post-translational modifications and/or improper folding. Here, the authors engineer diverse synthetic receptors that reside in the cytoplasm, inside the endoplasmic reticulum, or on the plasma membrane
Women achieving greater professional recognition in scientific fields, study finds
8hUsing the Econometric Society and other international societies as the basis for their research, the group of researchers comprising Nagore Iriberri, David Card, Stefano DellaVigna and Patricia Funk explored the gender impact when recognizing excellence in contributions by their colleagues and peers. In other words, their study constituted a recognition process in which scientists in a field of kn
New minerals discovered in massive meteorite may reveal clues to asteroid formation
8hA team of researchers has discovered at least two new minerals that have never before been seen on Earth in a 15 ton meteorite found in Somalia—the ninth largest meteorite ever found.
Scientists construct novel quantum testbed one atom at a time
8hWith atomic precision, scientists built a testbed to manipulate electrons in entirely new ways with potential applications in quantum computing.
Variable star GD 99 investigated by researchers
8hUsing the 1-m Ritchey–Chrétien–Coudé telescope of the Konkoly Observatory in Budapest, Hungary and NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), Hungarian astronomers have observed a variable star known as GD 99. Results of the study, published November 21 on the arXiv pre-print server, shed more light on the properties of this variable.
Misinformation tool measures exposure to false claims by political elites
8hResearchers have developed a new tool to measure Twitter users' exposure to misinformation from political elites.
Dolphins Whistle Their Names with Complex, Expressive Patterns
8hA new study quantifies how dolphins vary their "signature whistles"
Mechanism discovered that helps viruses like monkeypox to block and evade our cellular defense system
8hA defense mechanism that human cells possess against viruses such as monkeypox, herpes simplex and human papillomavirus—all double-stranded DNA viruses—relies on proteins that patrol the cell, acting as sensors of the virus's DNA. This type of cellular defense was discovered only a decade ago and is still little studied. When the sensor proteins detect viral DNA they bind to it and the alarm is ra
Tesla Releases Full Self-Driving Beta to Everyone in North America
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8hTesla Full Self-Driving
Tesla has been promising its Full Self-Driving feature would be available "soon" for the last several years, and today might finally be the day. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted that the Full Self-Driving Beta is now live for anyone in North America who wants it — minus the most important feature. Of course, you need to have paid for Full Self-Driving in order to access it. Otherwise, you'll be st
Study finds pay practices, job barriers to blame for women making less than men
8hDespite advances in gender equality, women still earn less than men in all advanced, industrialized societies. Who—or what—is to blame? A new 15-country study led by Andrew Penner at the University of California, Irvine, divides fault evenly between inequitable within-job salary structures and the decisions that route men and women into differently compensated roles.
A new method for small-sized platinum intermetallic fuel cell catalysts
8hPlatinum plays a main role in fuel cell catalysts but restricts the commercialization of fuel cells due to its high cost. Given this limitation, scientists developed intermetallic compounds (IMCs) as a promising low-Pt electrocatalyst.
Why Frogs Survived the Asteroid That Wiped Out the Dinosaurs
8hNot too big, not too small—they were just the right size to live through Earth's worst day
Book: Views on immigration haven't been so polarized
8hHas immigration to the United States ever been more contentious? A new book explores the history. Immigration: An American History (Yale University Press, 2022) is a sweeping new account that recounts the experiences of—and reactions to—those arriving from every corner of the globe, beginning with the "founding immigrants" of the colonial period. Coauthors Hasia Diner , professor of American Jewi
Københavns Universitet får ny professor i anæstesiologi
8hChristian S. Meyhoff bliver professor i anæstesiologi på KU. Her vil han have fokus på forebyggelse af hjerte- og lungekomplikationer.
Researchers develop highly CO-tolerant fuel cell anode catalyst
8hIn a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition., a research team, led by Prof. Gao Minrui and Prof. Yang Qing from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), developed a new catalyst with excellent CO-tolerance and a low cost, realizing the improved performance of fuel cells.
Mechanism discovered that helps viruses like monkeypox to block and evade our cellular defense system
8hA defense mechanism that human cells possess against viruses such as monkeypox, herpes simplex and human papillomavirus—all double-stranded DNA viruses—relies on proteins that patrol the cell, acting as sensors of the virus's DNA. This type of cellular defense was discovered only a decade ago and is still little studied. When the sensor proteins detect viral DNA they bind to it and the alarm is ra
Microscopic chains that mimic DNA
8hCircular polycatenanes are chains that can move and change shape: they twist, stretch and wrap around themselves. Three physicists of the European Eutopia Cost network, coordinated by UniTrento, have dedicated themselves to the study of these structures.
RNA enzyme ensures development of red blood cells by safeguarding genome integrity
8hThe body needs a lot of blood. In humans, 200 billion new erythrocytes—or red blood cells—are generated daily by erythropoiesis, a multi-step process starting from blood-related stem cells, requiring rigorous maintenance of DNA integrity. Until now, this has remained a poorly understood molecular mechanism.
Researchers realize long-lived storage of multimode quantum states
8hRecently, a team led by Prof. Guo Guangcan achieved long-lived storage of high-dimensional orbital angular momentum (OAM) quantum states of photons based on cold atomic ensembles, using a guiding magnetic field combined with clock state preparation. Their work was published in Physical Review Letters.
Emergent charge order brings new physics in pressurized kagome superconductor
8hSuperconductors lose their electrical resistance when cooled below a certain threshold temperature. With their promising application future as well as glamorous physical mechanisms, superconductors appeal to numerous scientists dedicated to this field.
Author Correction: Applicability of modified weibull extension distribution in modeling censored medical datasets: a bayesian perspective
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25158-6
Cyanophages as an important factor in the early evolution of oxygenic photosynthesis
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24795-1
Do we have 'immunity debt' and how could it affect our infection risk?
8hThe covid-19 lockdowns undoubtedly saved many lives, but the prolonged restrictions also reduced our exposure and immunity to other infections, which could be set to spike in the UK this winter
The Download: the West's AI myth, and Musk v Apple
8hThis 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. The AI myth Western lawmakers get wrong While the US and the EU may differ on how to regulate tech, their lawmakers seem to agree on one thing: the West needs to ban AI-powered social scoring. As they understand it, social scoring is a practice in which author
What Kind of Man Was Anthony Bourdain?
8h"T ravel isn't always pretty," Anthony Bourdain once said, wrapping up an episode of one of his shows in his distinct staccato voice-over. "It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts; it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you." Over his 15 or so years on television, Bourdain took Americans to places they were unlikely to go and introduced them to people they were un
Tracking the Mountain Lion That Ate a Chihuahua
8hAmerica's most famous mountain lion lives—as so many celebrities do—in the hills above Los Angeles. For more than a decade, P-22 ( P for puma, 22 because he's the 22nd tagged in a local study) has prowled the mountains bordering the city, occasionally dipping into more populated areas. Like any bona fide star, his movements are meticulously monitored, by both the park and the public . He wears a
The Supreme Court Case That's All About Donald Trump
8hIn just a few days, on December 7, the Supreme Court will consider a case that could have dire implications for American democracy, Moore v. Harper . Moore concerns the "independent state legislature" theory: the idea that the Constitution grants state legislatures some level of special authority in administering federal elections that may not be constrained by state courts or perhaps even state
Researchers discover two new minerals on meteorite grounded in Somalia
8h'Phenomenal' finds are named elaliite and elkinstantonite, and Canadian scientists are analysing third mineral A team of researchers in Canada say they have discovered two new minerals – and potentially a third – after analysing a slice of a 15-tonne meteorite that landed in east Africa. The meteorite, the ninth largest recorded at over 2 metres wide, was unearthed in Somalia in 2020, although lo
Tyskernes batteritog oplader kun på strækninger med lednings-stationer
8hPLUS. Deutsche Bahn bygger ny infrastruktur, hvor batteritog oplades på sektioner af køreledninger.
RNA enzyme ensures development of red blood cells by safeguarding genome integrity
8hThe body needs a lot of blood. In humans, 200 billion new erythrocytes—or red blood cells—are generated daily by erythropoiesis, a multi-step process starting from blood-related stem cells, requiring rigorous maintenance of DNA integrity. Until now, this has remained a poorly understood molecular mechanism.
How to Produce Successful Viral Vectors
8hLearn how to be successful with transfection parameters, cell culture considerations, and assessment methodology when producing viral vectors.
Digital Innovations for Cell Therapy
8hAutomation and digital connectivity modernize and streamline cell therapy manufacturing.
Using Nanoparticles in Targeted Drug Delivery and Photothermal Therapy
8hDiscover the latest research and advances in nanoparticle technology.
Hubble Telescope Captures a Surreal Galaxy Merger Resulting in a 'Colossal Ring'
9hThe galaxy merger Arp-Madore 417-391 steals the spotlight in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The Arp-Madore catalogue 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
Scientists Reexamine Why Zebra Stripes Mysteriously Repel Flies
9hWhile biologists still aren't exactly sure how it works, a new study closes in on why the insects that pester Savannah animals zig when anything zags.
Many People with Bipolar Disorder Use Cannabis. It May Sometimes Help
9hDiminished risk-taking behaviors and other benefits may explain why many people with bipolar disorder keep consuming cannabis despite some dire downsides
'Dwarf dinosaur' that lived on prehistoric island unearthed in Transylvania
9hThe new "dwarf dinosaur" species lends more evidence to the "island rule," which posits that animals evolving on islands become smaller than their mainland counterparts.
Author Correction: Measured Canadian oil sands CO2 emissions are higher than estimates made using internationally recommended methods
9hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35220-6 Author Correction: Measured Canadian oil sands CO 2 emissions are higher than estimates made using internationally recommended methods
Many People with Bipolar Disorder Use Cannabis. It May Sometimes Help
9hDiminished risk-taking behaviors and other benefits may explain why many people with bipolar disorder keep consuming cannabis despite some dire downsides
Effectiveness of cone-beam computed tomography-generated cephalograms using artificial intelligence cephalometric analysis
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25215-0
Effect of a temperature gradient on the behaviour of an endangered Mexican topminnow and an invasive freshwater fish
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24755-9
Elon Musk Reveals Release Date and Price for Boring Company's Eco Bricks: The company plans to start selling the bricks in two months time at a price of 10 cents per brick — giving them away for free when used for afforable housing projects.
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Scientists Just Made a Major Stride Toward a Hepatitis C Vaccine
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COP15 biodiversity plan risks being alarmingly diluted
10hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04154-w Scientists raced to gather the strongest ever biodiversity evidence base. Time is running out to use it.
The Black Investors Who Were Burned by Bitcoin
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10hCrypto Bitcoin Black
Two years ago, a Maryland-based information-technology specialist—who asked to remain anonymous for reasons that will become apparent in a minute—started researching bitcoin in earnest. He'd seen the ubiquitous advertisements for it, he told me. He had a background in computer science and was interested in cryptography. He saw the promise of the blockchain, bitcoin's distributed-transactions ledg
Cannabisstudier skapar rubriker även när resultaten är klena
10hStudier som testar cannabis mot smärta får stor medieuppmärksamhet oavsett vilken effekt behandlingen har, enligt en studie från Karolinska institutet. Och placebo spelar en viktig roll i dessa studier, enligt forskarna. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Slätare vägar ökar risken för trafikolyckor
10hFlera allvarliga olyckor har inträffat efter att bilar kört av svenska vägar. Det här kan bero på att nya dubbdäck, fler friktionsdäck och ökad trafik har gjort vägarna slätare – med sämre fäste som följd. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
The Planet Desperately Needs That UN Plastics Treaty
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10hUN United Nations Plastic
An agreement can't magically end the catastrophe of plastic pollution. But it could be a step in the right direction.
Many People with Bipolar Disorder Use Cannabis. It May Sometimes Help
10hDiminished risk-taking behaviors and other benefits may explain why many people with bipolar disorder keep consuming cannabis despite some dire downsides
Meet a medieval woman named 'Tora' who lived 800 years ago in Norway
10hUsing skeletal remains unearthed in Norway, researchers created a realistic-looking model of what this medieval woman may have looked like.
Trods et forhindringsløb: SpaceX nærmer sig en flyvning med verdens største raket
10hPLUS. Den 118 meter høje Starship-raket har mødt flere bump på vejen mod en meget snarlig, kritisk motortest af 33 motorer.
Brain mapping in mice may explain why pain makes us lose our appetite
10hResearchers have identified different pathways that lower a mouse's desire to eat when it's in pain – and a similar brain circuit could also occur in humans
IL6 supports long-term expansion of hepatocytes in vitro
10hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35167-8 Hepatocytes are very difficult to expand in vitro. Here the authors discover that IL6 promotes long-term expansion (>30 passages) of primary mouse hepatocytes in vitro by converting the cells into hepatic progenitor cells, which maintain full capacity of differentiation into hepatocytes.
De är fattiga i Sverige trots att de jobbar
11hDe som arbetar och trots det lever i fattigdom har länge varit ensamstående kvinnor. Men numera är det utrikesfödda män som dominerar, enligt en studie från Göteborgs universitet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Biodiversity loss and climate extremes — study the feedbacks
11hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04152-y Enough of silos: develop a joint scientific agenda to understand the intertwined global crises of the Earth system.
Joe Biden fortryder og åbner for olie- og gasboring i truet hvalhabitat
11hPLUS. Et område ud for Alaskas kyst, der kan levere milliarder kubikmeter naturgas og olie, er sat på højkant.
The Hunt for the Kingpin Behind AlphaBay, Part 6: Endgame
11hWith AlphaBay shuttered, Operation Bayonet enters its final phase: driving the site's refugees into a giant trap. But one refugee hatched his own plan.
'Just some eccentric guy in Australia': The story of a non-retraction for plagiarism
11hAfter reading a paper published in The Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England last March, Andrew Thomas, an orthopedic surgeon in the UK, noticed that it was very similar to an article published the previous December in another journal. He wrote a letter to the editor of Annals, notifying the journal of … Continue reading
Bioreactor keeps cell culture conditions under control
11hA cell-culturing technique developed by KAUST scientists helps to create biological conditions that more closely mirror physiological environments compared to standard protocols used in most laboratories today.
China sends students home amid calls for crackdown on protests
11hAuthorities flood streets with police as top security body urges action against 'hostile forces' China has sent university students home and flooded streets with police in an attempt to disperse the most widespread anti-government protests in decades, as the country's top security body called for a crackdown on "hostile forces". In an apparent effort to tackle anger at the zero-Covid policies tha
Bioreactor keeps cell culture conditions under control
11hA cell-culturing technique developed by KAUST scientists helps to create biological conditions that more closely mirror physiological environments compared to standard protocols used in most laboratories today.
The AI myth Western lawmakers get wrong
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11hAI AI-Vets Solutions
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . While the US and the EU may differ on how to regulate tech, their lawmakers seem to agree on one thing: the West needs to ban AI-powered social scoring. As they understand it, social scoring is a practice in which authoritarian governments—specifically China—r
Retraction Note: New insights into the microscopic interactions associated with the physical mechanism of action of highly diluted biologics
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24707-3
High-throughput transcriptomics
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23985-1 has revolutionised the field of transcriptome research by offering a cost-effective and powerful screening tool. Standard bulk RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) enables characterisation of the average expression profiles for individual samples and facilitates identification of the molecular functions associated with ge
Self-expansion is positively associated with Fitbit-measured daily steps across 4-weeks
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24576-w
Impact of national holidays and weekends on incidence of acute type A aortic dissection repair
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25076-7
Sampling investigation and statistical analysis for mental problems of freshmen in Shandong Province
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25114-4
Behavior of snow monkeys hunting fish to survive winter
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23799-1
Zn(II) binding to pramlintide results in a structural kink, fibril formation and antifungal activity
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-24968-y
Ocular injuries associated with two-wheeled electric transportation devices and motorcycle accidents
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23860-z
China's zero-Covid policy explained in 30 seconds
11hRampant and sudden lockdowns have sparked anger as pressure piles on officials to curb outbreaks China's Covid lockdown protests: complete guide in videos, maps and charts Since the Covid pandemic began, China's government has operated a zero-tolerance policy on outbreaks . The resource-intensive system of targeted lockdowns, mass testing and quarantine successfully kept the virus at bay and the
Tomb aligned with winter solstice sunrise excavated in Egypt
11hAn ancient tomb whose chapel was oriented toward the sunrise on the winter solstice may be the oldest of its kind in Egypt.
Asymptotically fault-tolerant programmable photonics
12hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34308-3 Fabrication errors limit the scaling of programmable photonic circuits. Here the authors show how a broad class of circuits can be made asymptotically fault-tolerant, where the effect of errors remains controlled regardless of the circuit's size.
Human visual consciousness involves large scale cortical and subcortical networks independent of task report and eye movement activity
12hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35117-4 Isolating the neural mechanisms of consciousness is complicated by task report and other irrelevant signals. Here, the authors removed report and eye movement confounds to uncover large scale cortical-subcortical networks specific for human visual consciousness.
HSP90-CDC37-PP5 forms a structural platform for kinase dephosphorylation
12hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35143-2 Binding to HSP90-CDC37 is essential for the activity of many protein kinases, but its function is unclear. Here, the authors show that HSP90-CDC37 provides a structural platform for the phosphatase PP5 to dephosphorylate a bound kinase, 'factory resetting' it prior to release.
Shedding light on the base-pair opening dynamics of nucleic acids in living human cells
12hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-34822-4 Base-pair opening is important for nucleic acids to exert biological functions, but studying its dynamics inside living cells is challenging. Here, the authors determine the base-pair opening kinetics of hairpin and G-quadruplex structures inside living human cells by the in-cell NMR technique, and demonstra
Quadruple gene-engineered natural killer cells enable multi-antigen targeting for durable antitumor activity against multiple myeloma
12hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35127-2 The use of chimeric antigen receptor modified immune cell therapeutics has improved the treatment of a range of tumours. Here the authors explore a dual-target iPSC-derived NK cell product as a potential therapeutic for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Triggering and recovery of earthquake accelerated landslides in Central Italy revealed by satellite radar observations
12hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35035-5 This study uses satellite radar observations to investigate the triggering and recovery mechanisms of landslides that are accelerated by earthquakes without immediate failures but showing a prolonged response.
EZH2-H3K27me3 mediated KRT14 upregulation promotes TNBC peritoneal metastasis
12hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35059-x Enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) has been associated with poor prognosis in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Here, the authors suggest a potential role for trimethylation function of EZH2 in driving peritoneal metastasis in TNBC.
Mental health and nature: more implementation research needed
12hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04135-z
Field research stations are key to global conservation targets
12hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04136-y
More support for chemists with disabilities
12hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04134-0
100 scholarships for Iranian women at online university
12hNature, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04137-x
KU-forsker bidrager i sag mod formodet pirat
12hDen formodede nigerianske pirat Lucky Francis blev kendt skyldig. I retssagen har anklagemyndigheden…
Forskare får el via blött trä – räcker till lampa och miniräknare
12hForskare vid KTH har låtit vatten passera genom förädlat trä och därigenom fått elektricitet. Den räcker än så länge till LED-ljus och en miniräknare. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
This Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting Retraction Watch
12hDear Retraction Watch reader: Sometime this week or early next week, we will publish our 6,000th post. That means we've averaged nearly 500 per year since we launched a bit more than 12 years ago. Wow. And yet that's not nearly all we do here at Retraction Watch. We — and by that I mean … Continue reading
Here is what scientists are doing to save Florida's coral reef before it's too late
12hFlorida's barrier reef has lost 95% of its coral over the last half-century. Researchers, activists and government agencies are working to restore the reefs and ensure their long-term survival. (Image credit: Zack Wittman for NPR)
Explainable AI-based physical theory for advanced materials design
12hMicroscopic materials analysis is essential to achieve desirable performance in next-generation nanoelectronic devices, such as low power consumption and high speeds. However, the magnetic materials involved in such devices often exhibit incredibly complex interactions between nanostructures and magnetic domains. This, in turn, makes functional design challenging.
One Step Closer to a Universal Flu Vaccine?
12hScientists have tested in animals a vaccine that may protect against 20 strains of influenza, helping to prevent another pandemic.
Blodgrupp kan förutsäga risk för femte sjukan
12hRisken att smittas av viruset bakom barnsjukdomen femte sjukan kan kopplas till blodgrupp. Det visar forskning från Karolinska institutet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Great Barrier Reef risks 'in danger' World Heritage listing
12hAustralia's Great Barrier Reef should be added to a list of "in danger" World Heritage sites, according to UN experts who warned the fading wonder has been "significantly impacted" by climate change.
Great Barrier Reef risks 'in danger' World Heritage listing
12hAustralia's Great Barrier Reef should be added to a list of "in danger" World Heritage sites, according to UN experts who warned the fading wonder has been "significantly impacted" by climate change.
World's largest volcano erupts in Hawaii
12hThe world's largest active volcano burst into life for the first time in 40 years, spewing lava and hot ash Monday in a spectacular display of nature's fury by Mauna Loa in Hawaii.
Mangroves: Environmental guardians of our coastline
12hThey are the salt-tolerant shrubs that thrive in the toughest of conditions, but according to new UniSA research, mangroves are also avid coastal protectors, capable of surviving in heavy metal contaminated environments.
Drying California lake to get $250M in US drought funding
12hThe federal government said Monday it will spend $250 million over four years on environmental cleanup and restoration work around a drying Southern California lake that's fed by the depleted Colorado River.
Mangroves: Environmental guardians of our coastline
12hThey are the salt-tolerant shrubs that thrive in the toughest of conditions, but according to new UniSA research, mangroves are also avid coastal protectors, capable of surviving in heavy metal contaminated environments.
Long-standing genomic mystery about the origins of introns explained in new study
12hOne of the most long-standing, fundamental mysteries of biology surrounds the poorly understood origins of introns. Introns are segments of noncoding DNA that must be removed from the genetic code before it is translated in the process of making proteins. Introns are an ancient feature found across all eukaryotic life, a wide range of organisms that spans all animals, plants, fungi, and protists,
Foodbanks evolving to survive cost of living crisis, experts find
12hThe traditional model of foodbanks is evolving to become more sustainable as charities and organizations report unprecedented demand and fewer donations in the face of the national cost of living crisis.
Ultrastrong MXene films via the synergy of intercalating small flakes and interfacial bridging
13hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35226-0 Potential application of Titanium carbide MXene in wearable devices is limited by the formation of voids during assembly. Here, the authors demonstrate a synergistic densification strategy by intercalating small flakes and interfacial bridging to obtain high-performance MXene films.
Japanese firm ispace is racing to put first private lander on the moon
13hThe Japanese Hakuto-R lander is vying to be the first privately funded spacecraft to land on the moon
Typ av mutation styr hörselnedsättning vid mitokondriell sjukdom
13hNär ett barn visar sig ha nedsatt hörsel – tänk då på att orsaken kan vara mitokondriell sjukdom. Det rådet ger Lundaforskare som tillsammans med amerikanska kollegor undersökt ett ovanligt stort antal personer med mitokondriell sjukdom. De har sett att det är avgörande var i DNA mutationen finns för när hörselnedsättningen debuterar.
Tablet-based vaccine prevents urinary tract infections in mice
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13hUTI Vaccine Urinary
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a tablet-based vaccine for urinary tract infections (UTIs) that rapidly dissolves when placed under the tongue. The new treatment could offer an easy and practical alternative to high-dose, oral antibiotics which are the current standard for UTI treatments.
Tablet-based vaccine prevents urinary tract infections in mice
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13hUTI Vaccine Urinary
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a tablet-based vaccine for urinary tract infections (UTIs) that rapidly dissolves when placed under the tongue. The new treatment could offer an easy and practical alternative to high-dose, oral antibiotics which are the current standard for UTI treatments.
Branding With Bonobos? A Conservation Fee Might Help Save Them.
13hA concept long floated in the scientific literature suggests a royalty fee on using images of iconic species could help protect them. Indeed, even small contributions from the private sector, some scientists have written, "could revolutionize funding for conservation." Are marketers listening?
The great mismatch: Remote jobs are in demand, but positions are drying up
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Death and the salesman: the 22-year-old selling human bones for a living
14hJon Ferry sells old bones used in the teaching of medicine. But the medical bone trade has a murky history of exploitation In a small, light-filled Bushwick studio space, a brown box rests on a wooden coffee table. Inside is a human head. "Wanna start?" asks Jon Pichaya Ferry, pulling a box cutter out of the pocket of his black skinny jeans. Inside is a lumpy form wrapped in thin aqua foam, which
GOLO for Weight Loss
14hThere are lots of testimonials from people who say they lost weight with GOLO, but its effectiveness is not supported by any scientific evidence. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Can This Man Stop Lying?
14hChristopher Massimine, whose compulsive lying derailed a promising career in theater, maintains that it's a mental illness that has dogged him since childhood.
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Plant-based diet can cut bowel cancer risk in men by 22%, says study
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16hDiet Bowel Cancer Risk
Researchers find no such link for women, suggesting connection between diet and bowel cancer is clearer for men Eating a plant-based diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes can reduce the risk of bowel cancer in men by more than a fifth, according to research. A large study that involved 79,952 US-based men found that those who ate the largest amounts of healthy plant-based foods
Meet the host of NASA's first Spanish-language podcast
16hUniverso Curioso started as a bonus episode on the space agency's flagship podcast. It's now a full show getting its pilot season. Noelia González wants the momentum to keep going. (Image credit: Kyle Hale)
Lamellar carbon nitride membrane for enhanced ion sieving and water desalination
16hNature Communications, Published online: 29 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35120-9 Traditional carbon nitride membranes are generally presented with random stacking behavior leading to undesired separation performance. Here, authors create lamellar membranes via polycation pillaring to afford adaptive subnanochannels, overcoming the selectivity-permeability trade-off in forward osmosis.
The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf — how light pollution bugs wildlife
17hA Swedish scientist argues with cogent clarity that artificial light is contributing to a huge insect die-off around the world
A Strange Thing Happens to Wolves Infected by Infamous Mind-Altering Parasite
17hTheir minds are not fully their own.
What are leap seconds, and why have we scrapped them? – podcast
17hAt a recent conference in France, scientists and government representatives voted to scrap the leap second by 2035. Leap seconds are added periodically to synchronise atomic time and astronomical time, which get out of sync because of variations in the Earth's rotation. Madeleine Finlay speaks to JT Janssen, the chief scientist at NPL, the National Physical Laboratory, about the differences betwe
What are leap seconds, and why have we scrapped them?
17hAt a recent conference in France, scientists and government representatives voted to scrap the leap second by 2035. Leap seconds are added periodically to synchronise atomic time and astronomical time, which get out of sync because of variations in the Earth's rotation. Madeleine Finlay speaks to JT Janssen, the chief scientist at NPL, the National Physical Laboratory, about the differences betwee
China Launches Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station: Video and Updates
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17hChina Three Tiangong
After decades of military secrecy, Chinese officials opened their desert rocket launch center to a handful of visitors and called for international cooperation in space.
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Dårlig køkultur i din router er en flaskehals for din netforbindelse
17hPLUS. Kombinationen af nye hurtige fiberforbindelser og ældre internetprotokoller sætter mange routere under voldsomt pres.
Rolls-Royce tests hydrogen-fueled aircraft engine in aviation world first
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18hRolls-Royce EasyJet
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Bedst af mulige bud: Forsvaret ser tre gange så langt med nye radarer
18hPLUS. Danmark planlægger at købe fem luftværnsradarer til cirka 100 mio. kroner stykket. Et svensk og et tysk alternativ blev fravalgt.
Zero-Covid policy: why is China still having severe lockdowns?
18hStrict measures that continue almost three years into pandemic are prompting widespread protests. Here are the factors China's strategy of controlling Covid-19 with lockdowns, mass testing and quarantines has provoked the greatest show of public dissent against the ruling Communist party in decades. Initially, China succeeded in suppressing the virus, but then more transmissible variants emerged,
Scientists Create 'Invisible Fiber' That Can Make Cakes And Pizzas Better For You
19hGood for the gut, and for your tastebuds.
Cephalopods Can Pass a Cognitive Test Designed For Human Children
20hCuttlefish show incredible learning and restraint.
The Authoritarian Right Is Regrouping
21hThis is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here . Events of the past few weeks in Russia, Brazil, and America show the global right in disarray. But these are not signs of defeat, as liberals might hope; they are the disorderly attempt by antidemocra
Non-detection of key signal allows astronomers to determine what the first galaxies were — and weren't — like
21hResearchers 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.
Adventurous bird personalities can help population cope with climate change
21hThe areas in the Wadden Sea where red knots, plump migratory birds, spend the winter are under pressure. The Wadden Sea is changing due to human influences such as mining for gas, tourism and due to sea level rise. Ecologists have studied how 'personalities' of individual red knots differ and affect the way they search for food. Individuals that are fast explorers and take the risk to forage in di
Green means GO! Ultra-violet means STOP!
21hA research group has revealed a new system that allows them to control the behavior of the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans, using two different animal opsins, a type of light-sensitive protein. The first opsin was expressed in the worms' sensory cells responsible for triggering avoidance behavior, making the worms move. This opsin was found to be approximately 7,000 times more sensitive to wh
Ancient superpredator got big by front-loading its growth in its youth
21hWhatcheeria, a six-foot-long salamander-like creature that lived 340 million years ago, was the T. rex of its time: the biggest, baddest predator in its habitat. A new study reveals how they grew to their 'giant' size: instead of growing slow and steady throughout their lives like many modern reptiles and amphibians, they did most of their growing when they were young.
Astrophysicists hunt for second-closest supermassive black hole
21hAs massive as the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, the behemoth is hosted by a dwarf galaxy less than 1 million light-years away. Invisible so far — maybe not for long.
Study Suggests Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Could Be More Devious Than We Thought
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21hStudy AMR Gut Bacteria
They're on the move.
Powerful new tool to advance genomics, disease research
21hIn addition to advancing research and potentially accelerating new treatments, the new tool could help improve cancer diagnosis.
Whole Foods to Stop Buying Maine Lobster Amid Risk to Endangered Whales
21hMaine's political leaders criticized the decision, which was based on assessments by two conservation groups that have raised concerns that North Atlantic right whales have become entangled in the ropes used to fish for lobster.
Save 40% on this Cyber Monday Waterpik deal and achieve a deeper clean for less
22hHurry to the checkout, with only a few hours left to get 40% off the WaterPik Cordless Water Flosser for Cyber Monday.
Don't miss the chance to save $300 on this Echelon Sport Rower for Cyber Monday
22hWalmart has slashed the price on this Echelon Smart Rower by $300 for Cyber Monday — hurry before it sells out.
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Hyperion plans to kickstart a H2 fuel network with mobile stations
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A New Deepfake Detector, Claims 96% Accuracy Rate
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The 'Benjamin Button' effect: Scientists can reverse aging in mice. The goal is to do the same for humans
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Cannabis oil failed to improve pain or quality of life in palliative care cancer patients, study shows
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22hCBD Cannabis Years
Researchers say despite the lack of symptom relief, more trials are needed to focus on the targeted use of medicinal cannabis Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast The first high quality study looking at the impact of cannabidiol oil on palliative care patients with advanced cancer found it did not improve their pain, depression, anxiety, or quality of life. P
The World's Largest Active Volcano Is Erupting For The 1st Time in 38 Years
22hSo far, people are safe.
Video: Hawaii's Mauna Loa, World's Largest Active Volcano, Erupts
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23hHawaii Mauna Loa Volcano
No evacuation orders were issued, but officials advised residents to review their preparedness plans. The volcano last erupted in 1984.
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