Building blocks of life found in meteorite that crash landed in Gloucestershire
New research has been published on the organic analysis of the Winchcombe meteorite that crash landed onto a driveway in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire in 2021. The research, led by Dr. Queenie Chan, from the Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London, found organic compounds from space that hold the secrets to the origin of life.
Roomba testers feel misled after intimate images ended up on Facebook
When Greg unboxed a new Roomba robot vacuum cleaner in December 2019, he thought he knew what he was getting into…. He would allow the preproduction test version of iRobot's Roomba J series device to roam around his house, let it collect all sorts of data to help improve its artificial intelligence, and provide feedback to iRobot about his user experience.
Feeling depressed? Performing acts of kindness may help
People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others, new research shows. The study found that performing acts of kindness led to improvements not seen in two other therapeutic techniques used to treat depression or anxiety.
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Self-Driving Tesla Causes Eight-Vehicle Crash, Injures Child
Found Footage New footage just dropped of a Tesla self-driving accident that caused a pileup on the San Francisco Bay Bridge — a serious accident that even resulted in a toddler being injured.
Amazingly, George Santos Is a Member of Congress
They have been mistreated by Southwest Airlines.
The Buy Now, Pay Later Bubble Is About to Burst
In a few short years, financial-technology firms such as Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna, which allow consumers to pay for purchases over several interest-free installments, have infiltrated nearly every corner of e-commerce.
The seven-year photobomb: Distant star's dimming was likely a 'dusty' companion getting in the way, astronomers say
By their own admission, Anastasios "Andy" Tzanidakis and James Davenport are interested in unusual stars. The University of Washington astronomers were on the lookout for "stars behaving strangely" when an automated alert from the Gaia survey pointed them to Gaia17bpp. Survey data indicated that this star had gradually brightened over a 2 1/2-year period.
The Science Behind Fasting Diets
Fasting diet might seem like just another trend. But the science behind fasting is revealing some surprising health benefits.
Planetary defense and science to advance with new radar on a powerful telescope
With a transmitter less powerful than a microwave oven, a team of scientists and engineers has used the National Science Foundation's Green Bank Telescope (GBT) and Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) to make the highest-resolution radar images of the moon ever collected from the ground, paving the way for a next-generation radar system to study planets, moons, and asteroids in the solar system.
Artificial intelligence deep learning model for mapping wetlands yields 94% accuracy
Chesapeake Conservancy's data science team developed an artificial intelligence deep learning model for mapping wetlands, which resulted in 94% accuracy. Supported by EPRI, an independent, non-profit energy research and development institute; Lincoln Electric System; and the Grayce B. Kerr Fund, Inc., this method for wetland mapping could deliver important outcomes for protecting and conserving we
Scientific samples, hardware return from International Space Station for more study
A radiation protection vest, olive oil, and sutured tissues are among the scientific samples returning from the International Space Station on the 26th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission for NASA. The Dragon spacecraft, which arrived at the station Nov. 27, is scheduled to undock on January 9, with splashdown January 11 off the coast of Florida.
FirstFT: Beijing retaliates
Also in today's newsletter, Goldman seeks to slash costs and Bolsonaro says he plans return to Brazil
Ultracool dwarf binary stars break records
Northwestern University and the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) astrophysicists have discovered the tightest ultracool dwarf binary system ever observed.
Molecular mechanism behind nutrient element-induced plant disease resistance discovered
In some cases, treatment with essential elements has been shown to induce plant disease resistance, but conclusive research on the molecular basis of this remedy has been limited.
Right-to-Repair Advocates Question John Deere's New Promises
US John Deere Repair
The tractor maker is accused of blocking farmers from fixing their own equipment. A new agreement offers concessions—but campaigners say it's not enough.
In Terrifying News, Big Brained T-Rex May Have Been as Smart as Primates
Clever Girl The tyrannosaurus rex was the apex of all apex predators in its heyday over 65 million years ago, known more in pop culture for its ferocity than its smarts. But according to a new study, we may have been underestimating how intelligent these towering tyrants were this whole time. In fact, compared to the intelligence of their peers, the T-Rex and other theropods — three clawed, biped
Molecular mechanism behind nutrient element-induced plant disease resistance discovered
In some cases, treatment with essential elements has been shown to induce plant disease resistance, but conclusive research on the molecular basis of this remedy has been limited.
Rice breeding breakthrough could feed billions
An international team has succeeded in propagating a commercial hybrid rice strain as a clone through seeds with 95 percent efficiency…. This could lower the cost of hybrid rice seed, making high-yielding, disease resistant rice strains available to low-income farmers worldwide.
Rice breeding breakthrough could feed billions
An international team has succeeded in propagating a commercial hybrid rice strain as a clone through seeds with 95 percent efficiency…. This could lower the cost of hybrid rice seed, making high-yielding, disease resistant rice strains available to low-income farmers worldwide.
Illustrating papyrus in Ancient Egypt
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27761-7
Huge genomic study shows varicose veins' links to height and weight
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00032-1 Analysis of more than one million people suggests that roughly 16% of the condition can be attributed to genetic factors.
Sense of space in a familiar vs unfamiliar environment
For fun, I play online chess. With the pieces in their standard position, the board seems a certain, familiar, manageable size. However, when I play chess960, where the same pieces are placed randomly in one of 960 variations, the board seems much larger. In my mind, the distance from one side of the board to the other just seems greater, and the space in the middle is uncertain and a bit scary.
Anybody good at emotions? How do different emotions relate to an animal's body?
So for example, lions have different emotions than gazelles, I suppose, as gazelles are really lousy at being ferocious (i.e., expressing predatorial aggression). I think much can be said for the innate emotions an animal has in relation to how their bodies are designed to function socially, in relation to their environment, predation, etc. I can't find anything about this. Folks like Adolphs and
Plastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue, says new report
Many people are aware of plastic pollution in the oceans. Photos of turtles or seabirds entangled in plastic garbage first went viral in the 1990s, and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now the focus of highly publicized cleanup efforts.
NASA wants you to help study planets around other stars
The Exoplanet Watch project invites you to use your smartphone or personal telescope to help track worlds outside our solar system.
Infinite Information Loops – What does information warfare look like in times of creative AI?
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Can aging be cured? Scientists are giving it a try. Cutting-edge technologies are revealing the intricacies of human aging and sparking research into drugs to slow it, or even reverse it.
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AI uses thousands of tourist photos to make 3D models of famous places (NeRF)
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How do methanotrophs handle the toxic effects of hydrogen sulfide?
Methanotrophs—organisms that grow by consuming methane—seem to be perfect for alleviating global warming, since methane accounts for about 30% of this effect. However, drilling sites, where the natural gas is mostly composed of methane, also contains hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which inhibits the growth of methanotrophs. In a new study, researchers have discovered that the methanotroph Methylococcus c
Giant Viking hall, possibly connected to Harald Bluetooth, unearthed in Denmark
Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed portions of a massive Viking hall, with more of the structure still buried.
How do methanotrophs handle the toxic effects of hydrogen sulfide?
Methanotrophs—organisms that grow by consuming methane—seem to be perfect for alleviating global warming, since methane accounts for about 30% of this effect. However, drilling sites, where the natural gas is mostly composed of methane, also contains hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which inhibits the growth of methanotrophs. In a new study, researchers have discovered that the methanotroph Methylococcus c
Study shows circadian clock helps cells recover during starvation
Cells with a functioning molecular clock are better able to adapt to changes in glucose supply and can recover faster from long-term starvation, according to a study published today in eLife.
Urban forest-mapping with help from public and private data
A Concordia project cataloging the diversity of the urban forest in a Montreal residential neighborhood is now complete, and the researchers behind it say the results highlight the importance of a diverse city tree population.
Forests can help manage water amid development, climate change
In areas near Raleigh projected to see heavier future development, keeping buffers of trees or other greenery around waterways could help slow rushing streams during wet conditions, and keep them flowing during dry ones. However, North Carolina State University researchers behind a recent study warned these so-called "riparian buffers" would not be a magic bullet for managing water as development
Pandemic-forced shift to online education can be boon for future social workers
The COVID-19 pandemic forced education, services, health care and many other aspects of everyday life online. For social work, that transition started as a challenge, but it can actually be an opportunity for educators, social workers and the people they serve. A University of Kansas professor has published a paper arguing that social work educators can adapt their teaching practices in a way that
Study shows circadian clock helps cells recover during starvation
Cells with a functioning molecular clock are better able to adapt to changes in glucose supply and can recover faster from long-term starvation, according to a study published today in eLife.
Urban forest-mapping with help from public and private data
A Concordia project cataloging the diversity of the urban forest in a Montreal residential neighborhood is now complete, and the researchers behind it say the results highlight the importance of a diverse city tree population.
Adult children get less support in separated families, finds study
A recent study finds that families with separated parents provide less financial and emotional support to their adult children.
Scientists Figure Out Why Roman Buildings Have Survived For So Long
MIT Roman Concrete
(Image: Livioandronico2013/Wikimedia Commons) The Roman Pantheon, Colosseum, and other landmarks each draw more than 7 million visitors per year. It's only fair: For more than 2,000 years, the buildings have presented tangible evidence of the ancient Roman Empire. But the mere fact of the landmarks' age has long prompted scientists to wonder how the Romans managed to construct buildings with such
Electrons take new shape inside unconventional metal
One of the biggest achievements of quantum physics was recasting our vision of the atom. Out was the early 1900s model of a solar system in miniature, in which electrons looped around a solid nucleus. Instead, quantum physics showed that electrons live a far more interesting life, meandering around the nucleus in clouds that look like tiny balloons. These balloons are known as atomic orbitals, and
Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans
The island of Hispaniola once had among the highest diversity of rodents in the Caribbean, supporting 11 species that coexisted for thousands of years. Today, only one rodent species remains within the island's two countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and its prospects for survival are uncertain. There are many theories as to why so many species went extinct, but it's unclear exactly whe
X-ray light reveals how virus responsible for COVID-19 covers its tracks, eluding the immune system
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS CoV-2 virus, continues to threaten populations around the world, after killing over 1 million Americans. In recent weeks, XBB.1.5, the most transmissible variant to date, has started to sweep across the country.
Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans
The island of Hispaniola once had among the highest diversity of rodents in the Caribbean, supporting 11 species that coexisted for thousands of years. Today, only one rodent species remains within the island's two countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and its prospects for survival are uncertain. There are many theories as to why so many species went extinct, but it's unclear exactly whe
X-ray light reveals how virus responsible for COVID-19 covers its tracks, eluding the immune system
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS CoV-2 virus, continues to threaten populations around the world, after killing over 1 million Americans. In recent weeks, XBB.1.5, the most transmissible variant to date, has started to sweep across the country.
Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Lived in Astonishing Opulence
Livin' Large Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, claimed that he wanted to make billions — or maybe even trillions — so that he could give it all away. In fact, as he told Bloomberg back in April , he only planned to keep one percent of his personal wealth, eventually giving the rest away to worthy causes. "You pretty quickly run out of rea
Scientists Say They Gene Hacked Mice to Double Remaining Lifespan
Biotech Mice Live Longer
San Diego-based biotech startup Rejuvenate Bio is making a major claim that'll likely draw heated scrutiny from the scientific community: that its technology was able to significantly extend the lives of elderly mice. According to a yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper , scientists at the company say an injection that reprograms genes in the bodies of senior mice effectively doubled their remaining life
Legionella bononiensis: A new Legionella species has been identified
They call it Legionella bononiensis: it is the 64th species of Legionella identified worldwide, the second to be isolated in Italy since the discovery of the pathogen. It was discovered in 2019 in a hotel facility by researchers from the Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MAb) at the University of Bologna.
NASA's TESS discovers planetary system's second Earth-size world
Using data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, scientists have identified an Earth-size world, called TOI 700 e, orbiting within the habitable zone of its star—the range of distances where liquid water could occur on a planet's surface. The world is 95% Earth's size and likely rocky.
Poetry and meditation power enhanced qualitative data analysis
A new study reveals that 'poetic meditation' can enhance qualitative data analysis by offering researchers improved sensory experience and an ability to approach data analysis from unexpected directions.
Expensive Robodog Walks Down Street, Get Viciously Stomped By Belligerent Australian
Here's The Kicker Thanks to one belligerent Aussie, an expensive robot dog that was trawling the streets of Brisbane late at night got the crap kicked out of it for no apparent reason. In an interview with Vice , that robodog's operator Mark Trueno said that he's not really sure why the woman twice kicked "Stampy," the $15,000 prototype of a military-grade robot his company is working on — but it
Legionella bononiensis: A new Legionella species has been identified
They call it Legionella bononiensis: it is the 64th species of Legionella identified worldwide, the second to be isolated in Italy since the discovery of the pathogen. It was discovered in 2019 in a hotel facility by researchers from the Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MAb) at the University of Bologna.
The nose knows: Study suggests it may be wise to screen for smell loss to predict frailty and unhealthy aging
In a study using data from nearly 1,200 older adults, researchers have added to a growing body of evidence that loss of the sense of smell is a predictive marker for an increased risk of frailty as people age.
Shift to ultraviolet-driven chemistry in planet-forming disks marks beginning of late-stage planet formation
The chemistry of planet formation has fascinated researchers for decades because the chemical reservoir in protoplanetary discs — the dust and gas from which planets form — directly impacts planet composition and potential for life.
Utah's Great Salt Lake is on the verge of collapse, and could expose millions to arsenic laced dust
Scientists say excessive water use is to blame, with 74% of diverted lakewater being used for unsustainable agricultural practices
Twin black holes caught chowing down on the leftovers of a galaxy merger
Binary black holes may be more common than astronomers realized, according to new research.
The Last of Us Makes the Apocalypse Feel New Again
HBO Us Review Game
In the landscape of video-game adaptations, a specific quandary comes up again and again as the medium grows in ambition: How do you translate a game that was itself clearly inspired by film and television? When The Last of Us was released on PlayStation in 2013, I marveled at its cinematic verisimilitude. It updated a familiar zombie-apocalypse aesthetic with some clever scientific twists; the g
Astronomers May Have Just Spotted the Universe's First Galaxies
NASA's new JWST space telescope has revealed some cosmic surprises, including galaxies that might have assembled earlier than previously thought.
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Went Up Again in 2022
US Emissions 1.3% 2022
Though renewable energy surpassed coal generation for the first time in 60 years, causing U.S. power emissions to decline, emissions from buildings and transportation went up in 2022
EU's klimatjeneste: De seneste otte år er de hidtil varmeste
Europa som helhed gennemlevede i 2022 det næstvarmeste år på kontinentet nogensinde, skriver EU-tjeneste.
Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging assessment of muscle composition in myotonic dystrophy mice
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27661-w
Demon goddess moon takes control of a planet
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00036-x Dwarf planet Eris' rotation is constrained by its large moon Dysnomia, named after the Greek goddess of lawlessness.
Why go back to the moon?
In a new book, Joseph Silk explores what the moon can offer humans over the next half century. As our nearest celestial neighbor, the moon has forever captured the awe of human beings. Some ancient cultures worshipped it as a deity or believed its eclipses to be omens. It was Galileo peering through an early telescope in 1609 who discovered the moon's rocky surface, and NASA's Apollo 11 mission i
Emergency remote teaching during COVID-19 lockdown brought families closer together, introduced challenges
School closures and emergency remote teaching caused by the COVID-19 pandemic put a particular strain on families with children with special educational needs. Yet, most parents felt competent in supporting the learning and remote schooling of their children, and they also enjoyed the increased freedom and autonomy, which made it possible to structure daily life according to their family's needs a
Scientists find evidence for magnetic reconnection between Ganymede and Jupiter
In June 2021, NASA's Juno spacecraft flew close to Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, observing evidence of magnetic reconnection. A team led by Southwest Research Institute used Juno data to examine the electron and ion particles and magnetic fields as the magnetic field lines of Jupiter and Ganymede merged, snapped and reoriented, heating and accelerating the charged particles in the region.
Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans
Hispaniola once had among the highest diversity of rodents in the Caribbean. Today, only one rodent species remains, and its prospects for survival are uncertain. New carbon dates place the blame squarely on humans.
Broccoli looks more like cauliflower in a warmer world
A new study identifies the genetic underpinnings for why broccoli heads become abnormal when it's hot, providing insight into effects of climate-induced warming for all crops and pointing the way for breeding heat-resistant new varieties.
Is 'fear' driving bias in environmental scholarship?
Scientists understand that fear of predation affects animal behavior within landscapes. Now researchers are using a similar hypothesis — which they are calling 'social-ecological landscapes of fear' — to outline the detrimental effects of conservationists' failure to address negative human histories in their research.
Studies identify new strategies for insect control
New research by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has potential in insect control through volatile repellents that could be applied on surfaces such as windowsills, eves of huts, house entryways, backyards, outside produce storage areas, entryways of livestock shelters, and next to crops in a field.
Climate 'presses' and 'pulses' impact Magellanic penguins — a marine predator — with guidance for conservationists
Climate change will reshape ecosystems through two types of events: short-term, extreme events — or 'pulses' — and long-term changes, or 'presses.' Understanding the effects of presses and pulses is essential as conservationists and policymakers try to preserve ecosystems and safeguard biodiversity. Researchers have discovered how different presses and pulses impacted Magellanic penguins — a mi
Warming oceans have decimated marine parasites — but that's not a good thing
Save the … parasites? Analyzing 140 years of parasite abundance in fish shows dramatic declines, especially in parasites that rely on three or more host species. The decline is linked to warming ocean temperatures. Parasitic species might be in real danger, researchers warn — and that means not just fewer worms, but losses for the entire ecosystem.
Forests recovering from logging act as a source of carbon
Tropical forests recovering from logging are sources of carbon for years afterwards, contrary to previous assumptions, finds a new study.
Fruit flies help researchers decode genetic link to Alzheimer's disease
Fruit Flies Alzheimer
Researchers have used fruit flies to decipher an unexplained connection between Alzheimer's disease and a genetic variation, revealing that it causes neurons to die.
Extreme weather caused $165 billion in US damage in 2022: officials
Major hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, drought and a fierce winter storm caused more than $165 billion in damage in the United States last year with climate change "supercharging" some extreme weather, a government report said Tuesday.
Novel 'retipping' method yields more high quality cannabis plants in less space
A novel method for making new cannabis plants works as well as traditional methods in less space according to a recent UConn study published in HortScience.
Rare, 'high-status' Viking burial unearthed in a garden in Oslo
Archaeologists have excavated a rare Viking burial in Oslo containing the remains of a high-status individual and a variety of grave goods.
Novel 'retipping' method yields more high quality cannabis plants in less space
A novel method for making new cannabis plants works as well as traditional methods in less space according to a recent UConn study published in HortScience.
Are we breathing airborne microplastics? Study finds higher concentrations indoors
People are likely exposed to thousands of airborne microplastics a year indoors, a Griffith-led study has found.
Why the Magdeburg Confession inspires far-right activists
Until recently, a text known as the Magdeburg Confession, written by a group of Lutheran pastors in 1550, was the kind of document that scholars labored over, but few others. It's found new life, a scholar explains. A statement of protest against the imposition of Catholic rule during the Augsburg Interim, the Magdeburg Confession was also an attempt to specify the circumstances under which subje
Meteor reported blazing across sky in parts of UK
Video footage shows fireball which was sighted in areas including London and Wolverhampton An apparent meteor has stunned stargazers after lighting up the sky above parts of the UK on Monday night. Video footage was shared online of the fireball, with reported sightings in London, Hertfordshire and Wolverhampton, among other locations. Continue reading…
'Smart' coating can be precisely applied to make fabric into protective gear
A new durable copper-based coating can be precisely integrated into fabric to create responsive and reusable materials such as protective equipment, environmental sensors, and smart filters. The coating responds to the presence of toxic gases in the air by converting them into less toxic substances that become trapped in the fabric, according to a new report.
Derelict NASA Satellite Crashes Down to Earth
Return to Earth A derelict NASA satellite has plummeted back to Earth after spending almost four decades in orbit. The space agency's Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS), originally launched aboard the space shuttle Challenger in 1984, assisted scientists in figuring out the composition of our planet's stratosphere and what role it played in absorbing the Sun's radiation. It's the long-awaite
Selective photoelectrochemical oxidation of glucose to glucaric acid by single atom Pt decorated defective TiO2
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35875-9 Photoelectrochemical oxidation provides a promising strategy for glucaric acid production. Here, selective oxidation of glucose to glucaric acid is realized on the photoanode of defective TiO2 decorated with single-atom Pt via a photoelectrochemical strategy.
Extreme weather, fueled by climate change, cost the U.S. $165 billion in 2022
The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change. (Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)
US government lab is using GPT-3 to analyse research papers
A tool built using the AI behind ChatGPT can help extract information from scientific paper abstracts. It could help researchers identify important information across thousands of articles
Sloths have double the grip strength of humans and other primates
Dangling from a tree with just a single foot, sloths can exert more gripping force relative to their weight than primates – and they are consistently, but mysteriously, stronger on their left side
Cosmic burst probes Milky Way's halo
Astronomers have used an intense burst of radio waves originating from a nearby galaxy to inspect the halo of gas cocooning our own Milky Way galaxy. The scientists studied the way that the light of the so-called fast radio burst, or FRB, was dispersed as it traveled from deep space and into our galaxy as a means to estimate how much matter resides in the galaxy's halo. This is a bit like shining
China unable to reestablish contact with its Zhurong Mars rover
China's National Space Administration (CNSA) has been hoping to reestablish communications with the Zhurong Mars rover, but so far, their efforts have been unsuccessful. Zhurong was put into hibernation over six months ago as it hunkered down in attempts to survive the Martian winter.
Meteor seen shooting through night sky from parts of UK – video
A bright meteor was seen from various parts of the UK tearing through the night sky on Monday. Several people managed to film it as it passed overhead. The Met Office encouraged people to share footage Continue reading…
A Siemens S7-1500 Logic Controller Flaw Raises the Specter of Stuxnet
Pre-OS Boot (Enterprise T1542)
More than 120 models of Siemens' S7-1500 PLCs contain a serious vulnerability—and no fix is on the way.
Influence of the use of remineralizing agents on the tensile bond strength of orthodontic brackets
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27390-0
England may be set to flood at the end of winter. Here's why
Within the space of a week in February 2022, England and Wales were affected by three severe storms (Dudley, Eunice and Franklin). Persistent heavy rain led to the flooding of around 400 properties and severe flood warnings were issued for several major rivers, including the River Severn. Now, the UK Met Office is predicting that England is again set to experience severe flooding in February 2023—
Research student helps build radio source catalog
Bailee Wolf, a student at The Ohio State University, has a tool to better process radio data, and it could help future spacecraft navigate through the solar system.
Maluku earthquake: Why do some ocean earthquakes cause tsunamis while others don't?
We live on an active planet, one whose surface is constantly in motion, although imperceptibly to us most of the time. Until an earthquake occurs.
Why being bilingual can open doors for children with developmental disabilities, not close them
When parents learn their child has a developmental disability, they often have questions about what their child may or may not be able to do.
A tip too far? Why tip fatigue may be setting in for North Americans
Tipping has long been an established and widely accepted social norm in North America. Although it is not required, many Canadians feel pressured to tip—even in situations when we are dissatisfied with food or service quality.
Are dogs left- or right-handed? What the science says
The vast majority of people use one hand or the other for most things—and for nearly 90% of the human population this is the right hand. Some 10% to 13% of humans are left-handed, with men being three times more likely to be left-handed than women, though very few people are ambidextrous.
Here's Why Dolphins Have to Shout Underwater
Though dolphins "shout" over their increasingly noisy ocean surroundings, scientists say that their efforts to communicate aren't always enough.
High-tech wood filled with air cavities could insulate your home
Removing polymers from wood, leaving tiny cavities, can drastically improve the material's insulating properties without removing too much of its strength, which might make it useful in buildings
Are dogs left- or right-handed? What the science says
The vast majority of people use one hand or the other for most things—and for nearly 90% of the human population this is the right hand. Some 10% to 13% of humans are left-handed, with men being three times more likely to be left-handed than women, though very few people are ambidextrous.
'Superdeep' diamond deepens our understanding of plate tectonics
A unique combination of minerals trapped inside a "superdeep" diamond that originated hundreds of kilometers beneath Earth's surface sheds new light on plate tectonics, the geological processes that give rise to mountains, oceans and continents.
Insights into the formation of ATP synthase: A new important function of the folding helper Hsp70
Scientists led by Prof. Thomas Becker, Director of the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), have gained new insights into the formation of ATP synthase, the turbine of the cells' power plants, the mitochondria.
Can hybrid reefs defend the coasts?
The U.S. military has an idea to save its seaside bases from some of their most relentless foes: flooding, erosion and storm surge.
Insights into the formation of ATP synthase: A new important function of the folding helper Hsp70
Scientists led by Prof. Thomas Becker, Director of the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), have gained new insights into the formation of ATP synthase, the turbine of the cells' power plants, the mitochondria.
Scientists find evidence for magnetic reconnection between Ganymede and Jupiter
In June 2021, NASA's Juno spacecraft flew close to Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, observing evidence of magnetic reconnection. A team has used Juno data to examine the electron and ion particles and magnetic fields as the magnetic field lines of Jupiter and Ganymede merged, snapped and reoriented, heating and accelerating the charged particles in the region.
Machine learning unlocks fluorescent molecular tools for information encryption
Researchers have used machine learning to crack the code governing charge transfer and color emission in chains of molecules, with applications in data storage, security inks, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and solar energy.
Catalyst for more efficient chemical production on the horizon
An innovative technique could result in more sustainable manufacturing of fuels and chemicals.
New biomarker for early prediction of response to CAR-T cell therapy
Gracell CAR Cell Therapy
A research team has discovered a highly potent biomarker for clinical response to CAR-T cell therapy, describing the prerequisites for optimal use of this novel therapy for lymphoma treatment. The current findings are an essential step forward towards optimizing this promising therapy.
Forest lizards have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers say
The Puerto Rican crested anole has sprouted special scales to better cling to smooth surfaces like walls and windows and grown larger limbs to sprint across open areas, scientists say. (Image credit: Kristin Winchell/New York University via AP)
Social Media Users Alarmed by Relentless Ads for AI That Sexts With Lonely People
Only the Lonely The creators of the Replika AI "companion" app are successfully getting their ads in front of the eyes of the lonely — and the way they're promoting it is pretty cringe . If Twitter kvetching is any indication of trends, it's safe to say that lots of folks are pretty wigged out by Replika's latest crop of ads, which promote the avatar chatbot's ability to, among other things, send
Spørg Fagfolket: Hvorfor slår Frederikssundbroen et sving?
PLUS. En læser undrer sig over, hvorfor Kronprinsesse Marys bro ikke bare er bygget, så den går ligeud. Det svarer Vejdirektoratet på.
Are California's storms normal, or is climate change making them worse? What experts say
California faces a "parade of storms" over the next several weeks, on top of recent deluges that have killed at least 12 people, caused flooding, knocked out power and forced evacuations and school closures up and down the coast.
NASA missions find 'jetlets' could power the solar wind
Scientists with NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission have uncovered significant new clues about the origins of the solar wind—a continual stream of charged particles released from the Sun that fills the solar system.
How to make post-secondary study more accessible? Collaboration between instructors and disability counselors
Forty years after the enactment of Canada's first children's special education laws, universities and colleges have made significant strides in accessible education for adult students with disabilities.
Using a standardized test battery to determine the smartest breed of dog
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Finland has used a variety of standardized tests combined into a battery to determine which dog breed is the overall smartest. In their paper published in Scientific Reports, the group describes the tests that were given to over a thousand dogs representing 13 breeds.
The rise of variant XBB.1.5, and more — this week's best science graphics
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00044-x Three charts from the world of research, selected by Nature editors.
All the layers in your brain
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Breakthrough Artificial Intelligence Learns To Use Robotic Arm Better Than OpenAI + Google With Reinforcement Learning | New AI Humanoid Robot | New 3D Scene Synthesis AI
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Why Pacific Islanders are staying put even as rising seas flood their homes and crops
Climate change is forcing people around the world to abandon their homes. In the Pacific Islands, rising sea levels are leaving communities facing tough decisions about relocation. Some are choosing to stay in high-risk areas.
Q&A: Abortion access after the Dobbs decision
Since the reversal of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, several states have moved to either protect, significantly restrict, or ban abortion.
Cubes outperform spheres as catalyst particles
To date, nanoparticles as catalysts for green hydrogen have been like rowers in an eight: researchers could only measure their average performance, but couldn't determine which one was the best. This has now changed following the development of a new method by the group led by Professor Kristina Tschulik, head of the Chair of Electrochemistry and Nanoscale Materials at Ruhr University Bochum, Germ
Using a standardized test battery to determine the smartest breed of dog
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Finland has used a variety of standardized tests combined into a battery to determine which dog breed is the overall smartest. In their paper published in Scientific Reports, the group describes the tests that were given to over a thousand dogs representing 13 breeds.
Implication of high variance in germplasm characteristics
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27793-z
Activity networks determine project performance
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-27180-0
Musk: SpaceX's First Orbital Starship Launch 'Highly Likely' by March
Starships prepared for flight tests. (Photo: SpaceX) SpaceX is still working toward an orbital test for the Starship megarocket, an event CEO Elon Musk previously hinted would come in late 2022. That didn't happen, but Musk now says there's a possibility the next-gen rocket will head into space for the first time in February, and if not then, it's a lock for March. If successful, this test could
Biodiversity: Rising tide of extinctions on Madagascar
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ISO NASA JPL or others working in the space, satcom, et al industries who are also into Steampunk.
I'm giving talks at a space themed steampunk event soon. Online searches have turned up mostly articles from 2016 – 2020 regarding various rovers for Venus with some SP design influence. Which is good if I can talk with someone about it. If you are in the categories or similar, interested in Steampunk, and have opinions on those machines, or other ideas, etc. I'd like to talk with you. Thank you
Form Energy's ultra-cheap iron-air batteries to get $760M factory
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UK: Average EV fast-charging costs soar above petrol
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The End of the Social Graph: How the Interest Graph is Changing the Game – For Now –
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Physicists have discovered that mimicking human muscles can lead to more efficiently designed electric motors for use in robots and appliances. Their bioinspired motors use up to 22% less energy, have a greater range of motion and can lift objects higher than typical electric motors.
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Humidity may be the key to super-lubricity 'switch'
Sometimes friction is good, such as the friction between a road and a car's tires to prevent the vehicle from skidding. But sometimes friction is bad—if you did not put oil in that very same car, there would be so much friction in the bearings of the engine that the car could not operate.
Study identifies gene that may reduce chalkiness of heat-stressed rice
Oppressive temperatures can curb the growth and yields of multiple cereal crops, including rice, which is eaten by some 3.5 billion people worldwide. Though much of the research into heat stress has investigated its effects on quantity, it can degrade grain quality, too. Heat stress is especially known for introducing chalkiness to the interior of a rice seed, which, by complicating the milling pr
The macroevolutionary impact of recent and imminent mammal extinctions on Madagascar
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35215-3 Madagascar is a threatened biodiversity hotspot. Here, using a newly assembled dataset and island biogeography models, the authors estimate how many millions of years of evolutionary history have been lost since human colonisation and may be further lost in the future for Malagasy mammals.
One of The Deadliest Human Diseases Is Far Older Than We Ever Realized
Transmission electron micrograph of smallpox viruses A horrible history.
Study identifies gene that may reduce chalkiness of heat-stressed rice
Oppressive temperatures can curb the growth and yields of multiple cereal crops, including rice, which is eaten by some 3.5 billion people worldwide. Though much of the research into heat stress has investigated its effects on quantity, it can degrade grain quality, too. Heat stress is especially known for introducing chalkiness to the interior of a rice seed, which, by complicating the milling pr
Climate attribution tools critical for understanding extreme events
A combination heat and drought event in the western U.S., simultaneous ocean and land heat waves in the northwestern region of the Pacific Ocean, a South Korean heat wave that was off the charts and wildfires in Cape Town, South Africa, were some of the recent extreme weather events made more likely by human-caused climate change, according to new research posted today on the Bulletin of the Ameri
Well-being of old natives and immigrants in Europe: Does socio-cultural integration matter?
The concept of socio-cultural integration refers to the processes through which individuals from different cultural backgrounds come to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance within a new society having migrated from their homeland to somewhere new. Such integration might involve learning the language and customs of that new society, participating in social and community activities, and developi
Exploring the resilience of blackbucks across India
A new study from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) sheds light on how blackbucks in India have fared in the face of natural and human-induced challenges to their survival. The work, among the first of its kind in its scope, involved analyzing the genetic profiles of blackbucks found across the country.
Astronomers find the origin of one of the oldest stars in the Milky Way
An international team of researchers, among them scientists from the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), has confirmed the primitive origin of an old star in the Milky Way using the ESPRESSO instrument.
Ancient bird with T. rex-like skull discovered in China
A 120 million-year-old bird fossil from China has some rather unusual dinosaur-like features in its otherwise standard avian skeleton, including a weirdly T. rex-like skull.
Exploring the resilience of blackbucks across India
A new study from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) sheds light on how blackbucks in India have fared in the face of natural and human-induced challenges to their survival. The work, among the first of its kind in its scope, involved analyzing the genetic profiles of blackbucks found across the country.
Daily briefing: 'Disruptive' science has declined since 1950s
Nature, Published online: 09 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00046-9 Why has the proportion of papers that shake up a field plummeted over the last 50 years? Plus, Brazil's president takes steps to protect the Amazon and a new class of obesity drugs shows striking results.
Short breathing exercise lifts mood more than mindfulness meditation
In a small study, cyclic sighing – inhaling slowly and then taking another short breath in to fully inflate the lungs, before breathing out for as long as possible – was particularly effective at lifting people's moods
Richard Branson Says Elon Musk Showed Up at His House at 2am
Tally-Ho POV: you're so hyped up for your first flight to space that you wake up around 2am, roughly two hours earlier than you're supposed to get up. You go downstairs for a cup of water, and to your surprise, you find… a barefoot Elon Musk standing in your kitchen, infant son in his arms. "I think it was about 2:30 am," Richard Branson, the British billionaire who founded Virgin Airlines, tol
Facebook Tried to Open a Railroad, Failed Miserably
Choo Choo You may be shocked to discover that Facebook, the social media company, once tried to open a railroad. You might not be as shocked to discover that the Silicon Valley company abandoned the project after pouring roughly $20 million into it, realizing during the pandemic that it may have bitten off more than it could chew — or choo , if you will — wasting a lot of its own money, sure, but
Ants Live 10 Times Longer by Altering Their Insulin Responses
Animals that produce many offspring tend to have short lives, while less prolific species tend to live longer. Cockroaches lay hundreds of eggs while living less than a year. Mice have dozens of babies during their year or two of life. Humpback whales produce only one calf every two or three years and live for decades. The rule of thumb seems to reflect evolutionary strategies that channel… Sou
A 30-Year-Old Cryptographic Challenge Is About To Be Solved
An unexpected breakthrough could suddenly make quantum computers powerful enough to threaten cryptographic codes.
Which Animals Did Early Humans Mainly Hunt?
Evidence indicates that early humans may have acquired a taste for meat before they could cook it, or the tools that Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals used.
The optical fiber that keeps data safe even after being twisted or bent
Optical fibers are the backbone of our modern information networks. From long-range communication over the internet to high-speed information transfer within data centers and stock exchanges, optical fiber remains critical in our globalized world.
Exotic wheat DNA helps breed 'climate-proof' crops
Wheat containing exotic DNA from wild relatives benefits from up to 50 percent higher yields in hot weather compared with elite lines lacking these genes, according to a new study.
The Atlantic Debuts Atlantic Editions, New Book Imprint With the Independent Publisher Zando
The first three books are publishing today from Atlantic Editions , a first-of-its-kind book imprint launched as a partnership between The Atlantic and the independent publisher Zando, with titles from staff writers Megan Garber and Sophie Gilbert ( a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism ) and senior editor Lenika Cruz. This new line of paperback books features definitive essays by A
Genetic tracking scheme for viruses could warn of dangerous outbreaks
A new effort to routinely sequence the genes of viruses that cause severe respiratory infections, such as flu and RSV, could lead to better treatments and vaccines
Exotic wheat DNA helps breed 'climate-proof' crops
Wheat containing exotic DNA from wild relatives benefits from up to 50 percent higher yields in hot weather compared with elite lines lacking these genes, according to a new study.
Using cryogenic electron microscopy to study the lithium SEI during electrocatalysis
Ammonia (NH3), the chemical compound made of nitrogen and hydrogen, currently has many valuable uses, for instance serving as a crop fertilizer, purifying agent, and refrigerant gas. In recent years, scientists have been exploring its potential as an energy carrier, to reduce global carbon emissions and help tackle global warming.
Are Quantum Computers about to Break Online Privacy?
A new algorithm is probably not efficient enough to crack current encryption keys—but that's no reason for complacency, researchers say
Why COVID's XBB.1.5 'Kraken' Variant Is So Contagious
XBB.1.5 Covid Kraken
A new variant of the virus that causes COVID has mutations that make it more transmissible, but vaccines are still likely to protect against severe disease
Biodiversity: Rising tide of extinctions on Madagascar
The island will take millions of years to recover from a wave of extinctions, scientists say.
Madagascar's unique wildlife faces imminent wave of extinction, say scientists
Study suggests 23m years of evolutionary history could be wiped out if the island's endangered mammals go extinct From the ring-tailed lemur to the aye-aye, a nocturnal primate, more than 20m years of unique evolutionary history could be wiped from the planet if nothing is done to stop Madagascar's threatened mammals going extinct, according to a new study. It would already take 3m years to recov
UK genome project a 'step change' in tackling respiratory viruses
Sanger Institute initiative could lead to single test allowing more effective vaccines and treatments At the peak of the Covid pandemic, UK labs were sequencing thousands of Sars-CoV-2 genomes a day to keep track of circulating variants, and identify any new ones that emerged. Now researchers at the Sanger Institute are launching a project that could ultimately achieve something similar for the n
A new milestone for light-driven electronics
An international team of scientists collaborating within the Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat has achieved a breakthrough in quantum research—the first detection of excitons (electrically neutral quasiparticles) in a topological insulator.
UK space chiefs vows to try again after failed rocket launch
Space sector bosses on Tuesday said they were disappointed by the failure of the country's historic first attempt to launch satellites from UK soil but pledged to investigate and try again.
California reels from 'endless' storm onslaught, 14 dead
Relentless storms were ravaging California again Tuesday, the latest bout of extreme weather that has left 14 people dead and prompted evacuation of a star-studded town home to Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle.
Shift to ultraviolet-driven chemistry in planet-forming disks marks beginning of late-stage planet formation
The chemistry of planet formation has fascinated researchers for decades because the chemical reservoir in protoplanetary disks—the dust and gas from which planets form—directly impacts planet composition and potential for life.
Russia Slaps Down Plan for SpaceX to Rescue NASA Astronaut Stranded By Leaking Soyuz Spacecraft
Rescuers Up Over Russia's space agency Roscosmos has denied reports of SpaceX potentially rescuing a NASA astronaut currently stranded on board the International Space Station due to a damaged Soyuz spacecraft. The offending capsule, dubbed MS-22, started leaking copious amounts of coolant into space on December 15 — possibly the result of a micrometeorite strike — forcing officials to ponder alt
Why COVID's XBB.1.5 'Kraken' Variant Is So Contagious
A new variant of the virus that causes COVID has mutations that make it more transmissible, but vaccines are still likely to protect against severe disease
Why COVID's XBB.1.5 'Kraken' Variant Is So Contagious
A new variant of the virus that causes COVID has mutations that make it more transmissible, but vaccines are still likely to protect against severe disease
The secret to a happy life — lessons from 8 decades of research | Robert Waldinger
The happiest and healthiest people are those who have warm connections with others, says psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development — one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever conducted. Exploring the crucial link between social bonds and quality of life, he shares wisdom and insights into how to identify and strengthen the relationships that impac
UV radiation pulse played a role in a mass extinction event, fossilized pollen reveals
250 million-year-old pollen suggests radiation played a role in mass extinction event
2016 election Russian disinformation mainly reached Republicans
Russian 2016 Trump
Russian Twitter campaigns during the 2016 presidential race primarily reached a small subset of users, most of whom were highly partisan Republicans, according to a new study. In addition, the researchers found that despite Russia's influence operations on the platform , there were no measurable changes in attitudes, polarization, or voting behavior among those exposed to this foreign influence c
Variety of healthy eating patterns linked with lower risk of premature death
Four Healthy Eating
A variety of healthy eating patterns are linked to reduced risk of premature death, according to a new study. They found that participants who scored high on adherence to at least one of four healthy eating patterns were less likely to die during the study period from any cause and less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, cancer, or respiratory disease, compared with people with lower score
It would take 23 million years for evolution to replace Madagascar's endangered mammals
In many ways, Madagascar is a biologist's dream, a real-life experiment in how isolation on an island can spark evolution. About 90% of the plants and animals there are found nowhere else on Earth. But these plants and animals are in major trouble, thanks to habitat loss, over-hunting, and climate change. Of the 219 known mammal species on the island, including 109 species of lemurs, more than 120
Artificial light at night found to cause extensive deaths and disrupt reproduction in desert rodents
An extensive study at Tel Aviv University's School of Zoology tested the impact of prolonged low-intensity light pollution on two species of desert rodents: the diurnal golden spiny mouse, and the nocturnal common spiny mouse.
California's New Digital License Plates Get Hacked
California License Plates
Late last year, California became only the third state in the US to allow digital license plates. The fancy customizable plates are only available from a company called Reviver, which charges users $20 to $25 per month. At the time, Reviver swore that the DMV-certified cloud service backing the plates was entirely secure , but now we know differently. A team of security researchers hacking around
Nanopore-based sensing device explores neurodegenerative diseases
Tau and tubulin proteins are two of the leading causes of many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Most of neurodegenerative disease progression is related to the aggregation of these proteins in the brain.
It would take 23 million years for evolution to replace Madagascar's endangered mammals
In many ways, Madagascar is a biologist's dream, a real-life experiment in how isolation on an island can spark evolution. About 90% of the plants and animals there are found nowhere else on Earth. But these plants and animals are in major trouble, thanks to habitat loss, over-hunting, and climate change. Of the 219 known mammal species on the island, including 109 species of lemurs, more than 120
Artificial light at night found to cause extensive deaths and disrupt reproduction in desert rodents
An extensive study at Tel Aviv University's School of Zoology tested the impact of prolonged low-intensity light pollution on two species of desert rodents: the diurnal golden spiny mouse, and the nocturnal common spiny mouse.
Ny milliardbøde til Facebook kan slå hul på økonomien i internettet, som vi kender det
Vi kan stå over for den langsomme død for målrettede reklamer, mener ekspert.
Climate cooling effect of volcanoes is bigger than we thought
Analysis of sulphate particles in a Greenland ice core suggests we have underestimated the impact of volcanoes, and overestimated the contribution of anthropogenic sources
More wind, rain, flooding ahead for storm-battered California
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Bob Henson and Jeff Masters A series of Pacific storms that's taken aim on California since late December is on track to continue into mid-January. Ferocious winds will slam much of the state on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by heavy rain likely to trigger widespread flash floods. After a brief break, at least two more potent systems are ex
Tatueringar och cancer – finns det ett samband?
Omkring var femte svensk har en tatuering på kroppen. Men man vet fortfarande inte om tatueringar kan öka risken för cancer. Det försöker forskare i Lund nu ta reda på. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Closest Race of Season! AZN vs. Gene Griffith! | Street Outlaws
Stream Street Outlaws on discovery+ ► https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/street-outlaws #StreetOutlaws #StreetRacing #Discovery Subscribe to Discovery: http://bit.ly/SubscribeDiscovery Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Discovery We're on Instagram! https://instagram.com/Discovery Join Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discovery Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discovery
Novel synthesis process for sustainable production of small molecules
Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have discovered a new synthetic pathway with which they can produce a specific organic compound from the simple molecule carbon monoxide (CO), namely anionic ketenes. These were previously only known as reactive intermediates, and therefore couldn't be used as defined reagents. The Bochum-based researchers produced anionic ketenes that were so stable
Women work harder than men: An anthropological study reveals why
For most people around the world, physical work takes up a great amount of time and energy every day. But what determines whether it is men or women who are working harder in households? In most hunter-gatherer societies, men are the hunters and women are the gatherers—with men seemingly walking the furthest. But what's the labor breakdown in other societies?
What does alcohol do to the body?
Alcohol can have short- and long-term impacts on health and wellbeing.
iPad Pro M2 review: all dressed up and nowhere to go
Apple's most powerful tablet gets an upgrade with the iPad Pro M2, but we can't help but think we've seen it all before.
Exploring the thermodynamics of quantum computing
Heat and computers do not mix well. If computers overheat, they do not work well or may even crash. But what about the quantum computers of the future? These high-performance devices are even more sensitive to heat. This is because their basic computational units—quantum bits or "qubits"—are based on highly-sensitive units, some of them individual atoms, and heat can be a crucial interference fact
Measurement tool creates new possibilities for understanding human evolution
New research shows that brain development in humans and other primates is closely linked to skeletal development, a finding that creates new avenues for studying the evolution and development of the human brain.
Researchers develop superconducting flux qubits with unprecedented reproducibility
Approximately two decades ago, it was shown theoretically that quantum computers could easily solve certain computationally demanding problems like factoring large numbers into prime numbers or searching efficiently in databases. These possibilities have triggered intense experimental efforts towards the physical realization of scalable quantum processors (such that it would be possible to increas
New nanotransporter for drug delivery inside cells
A new study by the University of Barcelona has analyzed the viability of a new nanomolecule as drug delivery vehicle. The results, published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, show that liposomes designed by researchers are able to transport and deliver an anticancer drug that has been used as a model inside cells.
New tech to monitor climate change
Weather extremes have become more frequent and intensive since the 1950s, and international hydrology experts are using new technology to map land areas subject to hotter, dryer conditions under climate change.
GPT-3's Next Mark: Diagnosing Alzheimer's Through Speech
There's one deceptively simple early sign of Alzheimer's not often talked about: a subtle change in speech patterns. Increased hesitation. Grammatical mistakes. Forgetting the meaning of a word, or mispronouncing common words—or favorite phrases and idioms—that used to flow naturally. Scientists have long thought to decode this linguistic degeneration as an early indicator of Alzheimer's. One ide
Measurement tool creates new possibilities for understanding human evolution
New research shows that brain development in humans and other primates is closely linked to skeletal development, a finding that creates new avenues for studying the evolution and development of the human brain.
Cutesy AI Live Streamer Goes Off the Rails, Denies Holocaust
Fun and Games Here's a sentence for you: an adorable, AI-powered Twitch streamer called Neuro-sama has started dabbling her toes in Holocaust denialism. As Kotaku reports , nobody's really sure what models the Minecraft-playing Neuro-sama virtual tuber (or VTuber for short) is trained on — but her creator has hinted that some of her more egregious quips, such as positing that she's " not sure " H
Trods alarmklokker i flere år: Antallet af legionella-tilfælde er rekordhøjt
PLUS. »Det er selvfølgelig ikke tilfredsstillende,« siger fagchef i Statens Serum Institut.
Astronomers spot unusual stellar explosion rich in oxygen and magnesium
A study led from the University of Turku, Finland, discovered a supernova explosion that expands the understanding of the later life stages of massive stars.
A new antimicrobial cotton textile with Cu ions in nanofibers
Cotton textiles are ubiquitous in daily life, and they are also one of the primary mediums for transmitting viruses and bacteria. Conventional approaches to fabricating antiviral and antibacterial textiles generally load the functional additives onto the surface of the fabric and/or onto their microfibers. However, such modifications are susceptible to deterioration after long-term use due to leac
Researchers investigate tidal disruption event AT 2022cmc
Using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) of the European southern Observatory (ESO), an international team of astronomers has observed a tidal disruption event known as AT 2022cmc. Results of the observational campaign, presented in a paper published January 2 on the arXiv preprint server, could shed more light on the nature of this event.
Impact of the immobilized Bacillus cereus MG708176 on the characteristics of the bio-based self-healing concrete
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27640-1
JWST finds that ancient galaxies contain fewer stars than we expected
A group of ancient galaxies examined by the James Webb Space Telescope contain an order of magnitude fewer stars than expected and they are strangely dim
From the archive: growing seeds by moonlight, and a shower of stars at sea
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04582-8 Snippets from Nature's past.
City lizards sport genomic markers in common
City lizards have parallel genomic markers when compared to neighboring forest lizards, a study finds. The genetic variations linked to urbanization underlie physical differences in the urban lizards including longer limbs and larger toepads that show how these lizards have evolved to adapt to city environments. Urbanization has dramatically transformed landscapes around the world—changing how an
Unexpected reactions happen when light and nanoplastics meet
Nanoplastics Light
Researchers have analyzed how light breaks down polystyrene, a nonbiodegradable plastic that packing peanuts, DVD cases, and disposable utensils are made of. The researchers find that nanoplastic particles can play active roles in environmental systems. Plastics are ubiquitous in our society, found in packaging and bottles as well as making up more than 18% of solid waste in landfills. Many of th
How the Age of Reptiles Began 250 Million Years Ago
After a mass extinction event, increasing heat temperatures helped ancient reptiles evolve into dinosaurs and other diverse species that thrived.
Complex mechanics of cellulose composites revealed
An international team of researchers, led by Assistant Professor J Naveen (VIT, India), has finally completed and published a comprehensive survey of the complex structure of the natural fibers embedded in and reinforcing polymer composite materials.
Using deep sea biology data in the undergrad classroom
SUNY Geneseo's Assistant Professor Mackenzie Gerringer and 13 biology undergraduates and alums partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Ocean Exploration program to study the deep seas in an online classroom. Their project focused on how to use deep-sea biology data in the classroom and its educational benefits. Gerringer's students also produced unique research
Elite divers could shed light on lung disease
Researchers are studying elite free divers to understand the limits of human physiology. The insights could lead to better treatments for lung disease. The world's top free divers can hold their breath for minutes at a time, embarking on extended underwater adventures without the aid of scuba equipment. People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often struggle to get enough oxygen. In resp
Complex mechanics of cellulose composites revealed
An international team of researchers, led by Assistant Professor J Naveen (VIT, India), has finally completed and published a comprehensive survey of the complex structure of the natural fibers embedded in and reinforcing polymer composite materials.
Using deep sea biology data in the undergrad classroom
SUNY Geneseo's Assistant Professor Mackenzie Gerringer and 13 biology undergraduates and alums partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Ocean Exploration program to study the deep seas in an online classroom. Their project focused on how to use deep-sea biology data in the classroom and its educational benefits. Gerringer's students also produced unique research
Type 1-Diabetes: Markant fald i langtidsblodsukker ved brug af pumpeteknologi
En stor gennemgang af data fra den virkelige verden viser, hvad effekten af den udbredte brug af pumpeteknologi til voksne med type 1-diabetes i Danmark har været. Kvinder har større gavn af pumpeteknologi end mænd, viser studiet, og så ser det ud til, at effekten på langtidsblodsukkeret er lige god mellem lavt- og højtuddannede.
Climate key to determining dead plant decomposition and predicting carbon emissions
A new study from the University of Stirling, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, has found that climate is the dominant driver in determining how quickly dead plants decompose, allowing scientists to make more accurate predictions about carbon emissions and climate change globally.
Light-driven CO2 assimilation by photosystem II and its relation to photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the greatest natural process on Earth, converting sunlight into chemical energy on a massive scale and maintaining life. There are basically two successive stages of oxygenic photosynthesis, of which the light-dependent reactions in photosystem II (PSII), and in photosystem I (PSI), enable the oxidation of H2O into molecular oxygen, and production of reducing power (NADPH and ATP
Netgear Orbi RBK863 Review: For Big Spenders With Large Homes
It can deliver fast Wi-Fi to the largest of homes, but this mesh system has some odd limitations.
Spot the difference: Boris Johnson appears scrubbed from photo posted by Shapps
Gaping hole mysteriously appears where former PM once stood at UK space mission with business secretary UK politics live – latest news updates For some, being ousted from No 10 was apparently not enough for Boris Johnson. Grant Shapps, the business secretary, posted a photo on Twitter that appears to have removed the former prime minister from the picture. Shapps tweeted the image in advance of t
Light-driven CO2 assimilation by photosystem II and its relation to photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the greatest natural process on Earth, converting sunlight into chemical energy on a massive scale and maintaining life. There are basically two successive stages of oxygenic photosynthesis, of which the light-dependent reactions in photosystem II (PSII), and in photosystem I (PSI), enable the oxidation of H2O into molecular oxygen, and production of reducing power (NADPH and ATP
Author Correction: Inducible expression of large gRNA arrays for multiplexed CRISPRai applications
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35867-9
Equilibrium selection via current sheet relaxation and guide field amplification
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35821-9 Magnetized plasmas display continuous spectra of current-sheet equilibria. How they select a particular equilibrium is not well understood. Now, equilibrium selection in magnetized plasmas is studied by analytical theory, particle-in-cell simulations and spacecraft observations, highlighting the role of curre
Climate key to determining dead plant decomposition and predicting carbon emissions
A new study from the University of Stirling, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, has found that climate is the dominant driver in determining how quickly dead plants decompose, allowing scientists to make more accurate predictions about carbon emissions and climate change globally.
Researchers develop AI method for mapping planets
Creating geological maps of planetary surfaces such as those on Mars is a complex process. From data collection and analysis to publication in different formats, the production of maps is based on a time-consuming, multi-step process.
Deciphering disease progression and cell processes with TIGER, in vivo and non-invasively
Could patients in the future simply ingest a diagnostic probiotic based on programmed ribonucleic acids to analyze their intestinal health from individual cells? Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) and the Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) in Würzburg have developed a new technology they call TIGER. It allows complex processes in individual cells to be
Deciphering disease progression and cell processes with TIGER, in vivo and non-invasively
Could patients in the future simply ingest a diagnostic probiotic based on programmed ribonucleic acids to analyze their intestinal health from individual cells? Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) and the Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) in Würzburg have developed a new technology they call TIGER. It allows complex processes in individual cells to be
Chlamydiae expand our view on how intracellular bacteria evolve
All chlamydiae today live inside the cells of hosts ranging from amoeba to animals. A team of scientists from the University of Vienna and the Wageningen University & Research found that the ancestor of chlamydiae likely already lived inside host cells, but that chlamydiae infecting amoeba evolved later in ways unexpected for intracellular bacteria.
Study reveals new insights on the mechanism of melanin formation
The skin is presumably the largest and one of the most versatile body organs. By providing a physical barrier, it protects our body from environmental assaults. Melanin—a natural pigment produced by specialized skin cells called melanocytes—shields our body from the detrimental effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Optimum processing conditions for the maximum crystallization rate of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27595-3 Optimum processing conditions for the maximum crystallization rate of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate- co -3-hydroxyhexanoate)
High accuracy gender determination using the egg shape index
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27772-4
Chlamydiae expand our view on how intracellular bacteria evolve
All chlamydiae today live inside the cells of hosts ranging from amoeba to animals. A team of scientists from the University of Vienna and the Wageningen University & Research found that the ancestor of chlamydiae likely already lived inside host cells, but that chlamydiae infecting amoeba evolved later in ways unexpected for intracellular bacteria.
Study reveals new insights on the mechanism of melanin formation
The skin is presumably the largest and one of the most versatile body organs. By providing a physical barrier, it protects our body from environmental assaults. Melanin—a natural pigment produced by specialized skin cells called melanocytes—shields our body from the detrimental effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Investigating the laser-induced periodic surface structure (LIPSS) of silicon
The electronic and optical devices that we use on a daily basis, such as mobile phones, LEDs and solar cells use transistors and other parts that are consistently getting smaller and more compact. With an ever-growing need for computing power, storage, and energy efficiency, this trend will only continue to new extremes.
John Deere Finally Relents on Right to Repair
US John Deere Repair
Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere has been on the front lines of the fight against right-to-repair legislation, insisting that farmers who purchase its machinery go through its approved diagnostic and repair partners. Farmers have been ratcheting up pressure on the company to change its ways, and John Deere has just agreed to some major concessions. For the first time, it will provide the to
How We Came to Know and Fear the Doomsday Glacier
We're only beginning to understand Antarctica's Thwaites, the world's most vulnerable glacier
The Download: iRobot privacy scandal, and AI that makes images
This 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. Roomba testers feel misled after intimate images ended up on Facebook When Greg unboxed a new robot vacuum cleaner in December 2019, he thought he knew what he was getting into. As a beta-tester, he anticipated allowing the preproduction test version of iRobot
ChatGPT Founder Predicts They Will Foot The Bill For UBI!
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How to connect Siri to ChatGPT – An Early Experiment to Show What Siri Could Become in the Future
The evolution of personal assistants like Siri has been underwhelming since their launch more than a decade ago. Despite early excitement, I find myself primarily using it for basic tasks such as scheduling meetings and setting alarms or timers. The speech recognition and voice synthesis capabilities have improved, but the real issue is that these assistants struggle to understand the intent behi
Generative AI – a game-changer society needs to be ready for
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Is a Dam in Rural Portugal a Key to Our Alternative Energy Future?
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UK rocket failure is a setback, not roadblock
Plans for the UK to become a satellite-launching state are already well advanced.
AI Drug Development
As a science communicator with a skeptical brand, I often have to walk a fine line. New scientific and technological developments can be amazing, but they are often surrounded by hype. I want to encourage enthusiasm for science, and I want to share the amazement and joy I experience following the latest discoveries. But it is very important to separate hype from reality, to temper our enthusiasm
Author Correction: Characterization of an RNA binding protein interactome reveals a context-specific post-transcriptional landscape of MYC-amplified medulloblastoma
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35816-6 Author Correction: Characterization of an RNA binding protein interactome reveals a context-specific post-transcriptional landscape of MYC -amplified medulloblastoma
Patentudløb på øjenmedicin kan skabe besparelser, men ventetid for patienterne
Det europæiske patentudløb på Novartis' lægemiddel Lucentis har åbnet for markedsføring af et biosimilært alternativ inden for våd AMD. Det har fået Medicinrådet og Amgros til at øjne besparelser i medicinbudgetterne, mens klinikerne frygter for kapaciteten.
What This Fearsome Weapon Reveals About Early Americans
The hottest West Coast tech 16,000 years ago was a "projectile point" for hunting game. Though tiny, the artifact tells an outsize tale.
Säkert sex var tjejernas ansvar visar en titt i backspegeln
En studie har tittat på experters uppfattning om ungdomars sexvanor från 1970 fram till milleniumskiftet. Bilden är tydlig: Killarnas sexuella behov togs för givna och tjejerna hade ansvaret för skydd mot sjukdomar och graviditeter. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Paradigmeskiftet kræver ledelsesmæssigt mod, skærpet bevidsthed og langsigtet investering i kompetenceløft
NYTÅRSTALE: Det nye ledelsesparadigme spirer på sygehusene. Lad os få gang i videndelingen omkring både det bøvlede og det håbefulde, som kan supplere regeringens kommissioner med konkrete bud på, hvordan et frisat offentligt sundhedsvæsen kan se ud. Sygehuse fyldt med ildsjæle, selvstændige, beslutningsdygtige og meget veluddannede medarbejdere er det oplagte udviklingslaboratorium, skriver Mari
Award stickers and taste descriptions matter for artisanal cheese buyers, research shows
Consumers are willing to pay more for familiar, versus unfamiliar, varieties of cheese if there is a sticker on the cheese indicating it won an award or if sensory information about the cheese—such as a description of its taste or food pairing suggestions—is included, a new study from Oregon State University shows.
Subway stations near river tunnels have worst air quality
Subway riders waiting in stations near tunnels that run below the city's rivers are exposed to higher levels of hazardous pollutants than are found in other stations. The "river-tunnel effect," as researchers call it, may help explain extremely poor air quality in the nation's largest underground transit system and have particular implications for stations close to rivers in general.
Indigenous knowledge is key to sustainable food systems
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00021-4 Agricultural sciences have for too long ignored traditional and local knowledge about crop plants and how best to grow them. That must change if the world is to ensure future food security.
Last 8 years warmest on record globally: EU climate monitor
The last eight years were the warmest on record even with the cooling influence of a La Nina weather pattern since 2020, the European Union's climate monitoring service said Tuesday.
Allele-specific polymerase chain reaction can determine the diplotype of NUDT15 variants in patients with childhood acute lymphoblastic Leukemia
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27720-2
'Breakthrough' Obesity Drugs Are Effective but Raise Questions
Drugs that reduce excess weight linked to chronic health problems have shown striking results in trials and in practice
Here's What We Know about Stuttering
Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, and learning about its causes will hopefully reduce the stigma surrounding it
Mental health service used an AI chatbot without telling people first
The free mental health service Koko experimented with using an AI chatbot to help respond to people seeking support. The test has drawn criticism as being unethical and lacking transparency
The Sports Scandal Almost Nobody Is Talking About
When the head of a major sports organization is caught on video slapping his wife multiple times, his career should be in jeopardy. But other than a few days of remarkably mild criticism, Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White appears to be avoiding any real professional consequences. Last week, TMZ released a video that shows White in a heated argument with his wife, Anne, at a nigh
Pope Benedict XVI and the Church After the Fall
Corruption in the Catholic Church long predated the eight-year papacy of Pope Benedict XVI, which began in 2005. The Protestant reformers hammered their critique of Catholic greed and treachery into history several centuries before this pope. The churn of time proved no cure for the Church's failings. When Hannah Arendt published her reflections on the life and death of Pope John XXIII in 1965, s
A Blueprint for Black Liberation
This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic , Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. I n the commune I once called home, I was too young to understand what it meant to be born into a Black-liberation movement. I knew only that I lived in an apartment building where everyone loved me, a place where ever
A Chance for a Reset on Venezuela
The long-running misadventure of Juan Guaidó's so-called interim presidency in Venezuela has finally come to an end. Guaidó is the former legislator who declared himself Venezuela's rightful president in January 2019 in a high-stakes bid to force out the country's strongman ruler, Nicolás Maduro. But Guaidó was a fictitious president in charge of a fictitious government and, despite the full-thro
Is Defying Parents the Only Ethical Alternative?
M eet Michael, a 4-year-old who "usually comes to school in jeans and a T-shirt but always goes to the dress-up area as soon as he arrives and puts on a dress or skirt." The preschooler is the subject of a 2019 case study in the education journal Young Children 's "Focus on Ethics" column, a recurring feature about how educators ought to respond in fraught situations––in this real case, a parent
Climate change: Europe and polar regions bear brunt of warming in 2022
Last year was the world's fifth warmest year with Europe enduring its hottest summer on record
Kæmpefiasko: Europas første raket med satellitter brænder op i atmosfæren
PLUS. Den første satellitopsendelse på europæisk jord foregik i England, men endte ikke som det skulle.
Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?
Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.
Workers Shuffling Jobs Want a Skills-First Labor Market
Where you went to school won't matter as much as what you can actually do now.
The US Far Right Helped Stoke the Attack on Brazil's Congress
Brazil Bolsonaro Trump
Right-wing networks from Brazil and the US fueled calls for violence. Experts accuse tech platforms of looking the other way.
Iran Says Face Recognition Will ID Women Breaking Hijab Laws
Iranian women are baring their heads to protest government controls. A top official said algorithms can identify anyone flouting dress codes.
China's Zhurong Mars Rover Fails to Awaken from Long Winter Hibernation
Mars doesn't have any native inhabitants (that we know of), but it is inhabited by a cadre of robots. Most of the red planet's mechanical explorers come from the US and Europe, but China succeeded in landing the Zhurong rover last year. The robot has been in hibernation throughout the long Martian winter and was set to awaken late last month. However, that didn't happen, and the China National Sp
Author Correction: Breast cancer plasticity is restricted by a LATS1-NCOR1 repressive axis
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35838-0
Author Correction: Inferring time-varying generation time, serial interval, and incubation period distributions for COVID-19
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35855-z
Author Correction: Topical application of an irreversible small molecule inhibitor of lysyl oxidases ameliorates skin scarring and fibrosis
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35849-x
The ozone layer is on track to recover in the next 40 years, the United Nations says
The ozone layer is a thin shield in the stratosphere that protects humans and the environment from harmful levels of the sun's ultraviolet radiation. (Image credit: NASA via AP)
2022 was fifth-warmest year on record, finds climate report
Average temperatures were nearly 1.2C above pre-industrial levels, with Europe registering its hottest-ever summer
Godt 400 meter under havets overflade: Norge anlægger verdens største undersøiske tunnel
PLUS. Statens Vegvesen har underskrevet de første store kontrakter på anlægget.
Here's What We Know about Stuttering
Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, and learning about its causes will hopefully reduce the stigma surrounding it
The pre-surgical role of halo-traction in patients with cervical infection associated with refractory kyphosis: a retrospective study
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27523-5
Impact of simulated flight conditions on supraventricular and ventricular ectopy
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-27113-x
TREM2 has a significant, gender-specific, effect on human obesity
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-27272-x
Conservation genomics of an endangered arboreal mammal following the 2019–2020 Australian megafire
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27587-3
Hundreds of mammal species are being pushed toward extinction
A new study led by The University of Manchester has identified that mammal species are being pushed to their ecological limits in areas where they are unlikely to thrive.
Sun releases strong solar flare
The sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 1:50 p.m. EST on Jan. 9, 2023. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly, captured imagery of the event.
Hundreds of mammal species are being pushed toward extinction
A new study led by The University of Manchester has identified that mammal species are being pushed to their ecological limits in areas where they are unlikely to thrive.
How to improve math skills among American children
In the past two decades, researchers have made great strides in uncovering how children learn math, but little of that new knowledge has trickled down to teachers, according to a new book on math education.
Author Correction: Steady Floquet–Andreev states in graphene Josephson junctions
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-023-05709-1
Colonoscopies save lives. Why did a trial suggest they might not?
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00020-5 A major clinical study raised questions about one of the most celebrated cancer-screening procedures available, but a close look at the data tells a different story.
Virgin Orbit's Failed Launch a Setback for U.K.'s Space Industry
Virgin Orbit UK Launch
When a Virgin Orbit rocket fell short of orbit, it dealt a blow to Britain's space program and the companies whose satellites were lost in the mission.
The EU wants to regulate your favorite AI tools
Artificial Intelligence AI
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . How was your break? I spent mine back home in snowy Finland, extremely offline. Bliss! I hope you're well-rested, because this year is going to be even wilder than 2022 for AI. Last year was a big one for so-called generative AI, like the text-to-image model S
Age-related matrix stiffening epigenetically regulates α-Klotho expression and compromises chondrocyte integrity
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35359-2 Matrix stiffening is a quintessential feature of aged tissues. Authors show that an aged (stiff) matrix epigenetically represses the gene encoding the longevity factor, α-Klotho, resulting in chondrocyte dysfunction, a leading cause of osteoarthritis.
SARS-CoV-2 viral entry and replication is impaired in Cystic Fibrosis airways due to ACE2 downregulation
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35862-0 Patients with cystic fibrosis are not reporting particularly sever outcomes upon SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here, the authors demonstrate decreased ACE2 levels is cystic fibrosis airway epithelia associated with impaired viral entry and replication.
Machine learning models to accelerate the design of polymeric long-acting injectables
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35343-w Polymer-based long-acting injectable drugs are a promising therapeutic strategy for chronic diseases. Here the authors use machine learning to inform the data-driven development of advanced drug formulations.
Antiretroviral APOBEC3 cytidine deaminases alter HIV-1 provirus integration site profiles
Hiv Cell 1
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35379-y Antiretroviral APOBEC3 may contribute to HIV-1 latency. In this study, Ajoge and Renner et al. identify a previously undescribed function of human APOBEC3 proteins in redirecting integrations of HIV-1 DNA into more transcriptionally inactive regions of the genome.
Decoding of the ubiquitin code for clearance of colliding ribosomes by the RQT complex
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35608-4 The colliding ribosomes are ubiquitinated by the sensor protein Hel2, leading to noncanonical subunit dissociation by the ribosome associated quality control trigger (RQT) complex. Here the authors reveal the decoding mechanism of the ribosome ubiquitin code by the RQT complex.
Decreased but diverse activity of cortical and thalamic neurons in consciousness-impairing rodent absence seizures
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35535-4 Absence seizures impair consciousness by an unknown neuronal mechanism. Here, the authors find that a rat absence seizure model's behavior and hemodynamics recapitulate previously reported characteristics of human absence seizures, and uncover four distinct patterns of neuronal activity in cortex and thalamus
Rester av antibiotika i vatten hot mot människors hälsa
Antibiotikarester som släpps ut i miljön i regionerna runt Kina och Indien riskerar att bidra till antibiotikaresistens – och dricksvatten kan innebära ett hot mot hälsan. Det visar en studie från Karolinska institutet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Author Correction: Androgen receptor blockade promotes response to BRAF/MEK-targeted therapy
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05632-x
Arctic science: resume collaborations with Russian scholars
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00008-1
Honour genetic diversity to realize health equity
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00010-7
Use WHO antibody standards for emergency vaccine testing
Nature, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00007-2
The role of Nd3+ concentration in the modulation of the thermometric performance of Stokes/anti-Stokes luminescence thermometer in NaYF4:Nd3+
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-27339-9 The role of Nd 3+ concentration in the modulation of the thermometric performance of Stokes/anti-Stokes luminescence thermometer in NaYF 4 :Nd 3+
Microcantilever-based current balance for precise measurement of the photon force
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-27369-3
Magnetic field and nuclear spin influence on the DNA synthesis rate
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-26744-4
Partial wavelet coherence as a robust method for assessment of neurovascular coupling in neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-27275-8
Titanium-protein nanocomposites as new biomaterials produced by high-pressure torsion
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-26716-8
High probability of successive occurrence of Nankai megathrust earthquakes
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-26455-w
New approaches to epidemic modeling on networks
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19827-9
The importance of contrast features in rat vision
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27533-3
Styrketräning ger bra effekt även hos äldre
Äldre människor har lika god förmåga att bygga muskler som yngre. En studie från GIH stärker uppfattningen att det aldrig är för sent att börja styrketräna. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
UK space industry mulls setback after satellite launch fails
British officials and space scientists said Tuesday they were disappointed but not deterred after the first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from the U.K. ended in failure.
China suspends travel visas from Japan and S Korea over Covid curbs
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Beijing accuses countries of 'political manipulation' for introducing testing requirements during exit wave
Scientists use machine learning to fast-track drug formulation development
Scientists at the University of Toronto have successfully tested the use of machine learning models to guide the design of long-acting injectable drug formulations. The potential for machine learning algorithms to accelerate drug formulation could reduce the time and cost associated with drug development, making promising new medicines available faster.
Is 'fear' driving bias in environmental scholarship?
Scientists understand that fear of predation affects animal behavior within landscapes. Now, Yale School of the Environment researchers are using a similar hypothesis—which they are calling "social-ecological landscapes of fear"—to outline the detrimental effects of conservationists' failure to address negative human histories in their research.
Doomed pair of supermassive black holes the closest to collision ever seen
Astronomers have spotted two ghostly Goliaths en route to a cataclysmic meeting. The newfound pair of supermassive black holes are the closest to colliding ever seen, the astronomers announced on January 9 at an American Astronomical Society meeting in Seattle and in a paper published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
NASA's retired Compton mission reveals superheavy neutron stars
Astronomers studying archival observations of powerful explosions called short gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) have detected light patterns indicating the brief existence of a superheavy neutron star shortly before it collapsed into a black hole. This fleeting, massive object likely formed from the collision of two neutron stars.
Is 'fear' driving bias in environmental scholarship?
Scientists understand that fear of predation affects animal behavior within landscapes. Now, Yale School of the Environment researchers are using a similar hypothesis—which they are calling "social-ecological landscapes of fear"—to outline the detrimental effects of conservationists' failure to address negative human histories in their research.
Controversial Proposal to Reduce Global Warming Could Threaten Ozone Regeneration
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Mercedes Is The First Automaker To Offer Level 3 Self-Driving In The US – The German luxury brand will receive its certificate of compliance from the state of Nevada soon.
Mercedes 3 Driving Nevada
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French startup uses Hi-Fi speakers to develop eco-friendly heat pumps
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Stora skillnader i stillasittande på jobbet
Kontorsarbetare står och rör på sig mer än vad forskare tidigare trott. Men problem med stillasittande finns och därför behövs insatser för att nå anställda som rör sig för lite, menar forskare vid Högskolan i Gävle. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Virgin Orbit reports 'anomaly' in satellite launch from UK
A mission to launch the first satellites into orbit from Western Europe suffered an "anomaly" Tuesday, Virgin Orbit said.
Strong 7.6-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia: USGS
A strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit deep under the ocean off Indonesia and East Timor early Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported.
Europe ski resorts struggle to stay open in warm winter
Many Alpine ski resorts have closed or partially shut because of the lack of snow and high temperatures as Europe has seen what experts have said is "extreme" warm winter weather.
First satellite launch from the UK set to go ahead in Cornwall
Cosmic Girl, a modified Boeing 747 plane, is set to carry Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket and its payload of satellites up into the air so the rocket can release them into orbit
U.S. Carbon Emissions Grew in 2022, Even As Renewables Surpassed Coal
Emissions ticked up 1.3 percent last year, even as renewables surpassed coal.
'Anomaly' reported: UK space mission fails as satellites fail to reach orbit – video
A historic space mission that took off from Cornwall , in south-west England, has ended in bitter disappointment after a rocket carrying the first satellites launched from British soil failed to reach orbit and was lost. Virgin Orbit, which is leading the mission, announced there had been 'an anomaly' and the rocket failed to reach the required altitude. The rocket and satellites were lost but th
Civil Aviation Authority investigates failed satellites launch
Virgin Orbit UK Cornwall
UK Space Agency and Spaceport Cornwall say they will attempt second mission within a year Disappointing end to UK space mission as satellites fail to reach orbit An investigation has been launched by the UK's Civil Aviation Authority into the failed attempt to send satellites into orbit from Cornwall as the teams behind the historic mission described tearful scenes when their rocket was lost but
In Some Textbooks, Climate Change Content Is Few and Far Between
A recent study found that most college biology textbooks published in the 2010s contained less content on climate change than the previous decade, and gave shrinking attention to climate solutions. The authors hypothesize that political backlash and rising climate denialism played a role in the decline.
Elucidating enzyme gene expression in filamentous fungi for efficient biomass energy production
Filamentous fungi have long been a good friend of sake brewers, but they might soon also be a sidekick for environmentalists. Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have revealed the regulatory mechanisms of enzyme production in a filamentous fungus that allows for efficient degradation of plant biomass, an alternative energy resource to petroleum.
Motivation to Exercise in Mice
A new study in mice shows a connection between gut microbiome and willingness to exercise. Could this discovery lead to improved motivation to exercise in humans? Possibly, but we don't yet know if humans share the same pathway. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Inget samband mellan högt BMI och ökad dödlighet efter intensivvård av covid-19
Högt BMI är en riskfaktor för att drabbas så svårt av covid-19 att man behöver intensivvård. Men väl på intensivvården tyder forskningsresultat på det motsatta – att högt BMI snarare är en skyddande faktor. Det visar en studie från Skånes universitetssjukhus och Lunds universitet, som följt patienter som intensivvårdades för covid-19 under pandemin.
Sabaton.net, 10 januari 2022
Sabaton receives The Swedish Skeptics Association's prestigious "Enlightener of the Year Award 2022" Utdrag: "We are beyond proud to announce that The Swedish Skeptics Association (Vetenskap och Folkbildning) has awarded … Continued Inlägget dök först upp på Vetenskap och Folkbildning .
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Hårdrocksband prisas som årets folkbildare Utdrag: "Hårdrocksbandet Sabaton har utsetts till årets folkbildare av föreningen Vetenskap och folkbildning (VOF). 'Sabaton får priset för att de framställer historiska skeenden på ett … Continued Inlägget dök först upp på Vetenskap och Folkbildning .
Where the Bison Could Roam
Bison once numbered in the tens of millions in the United States. Now, a nonprofit is working to restore the shortgrass prairie, where the American icons and their ecosystem can thrive again.
AI Is Becoming More Conversant. But Will It Get More Honest?
At a new website called Character.AI, you can chat with a reasonable facsimile of almost anyone, live or dead, real or (especially) imagined.
Elucidating enzyme gene expression in filamentous fungi for efficient biomass energy production
Filamentous fungi have long been a good friend of sake brewers, but they might soon also be a sidekick for environmentalists. Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have revealed the regulatory mechanisms of enzyme production in a filamentous fungus that allows for efficient degradation of plant biomass, an alternative energy resource to petroleum.
Introducing the Dendrify framework for incorporating dendrites to spiking neural networks
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35747-8 Biologically inspired spiking neural networks are highly promising, but remain simplified omitting relevant biological details. The authors introduce here theoretical and numerical frameworks for incorporating dendritic features in spiking neural networks to improve their flexibility and performance.
Wellcome vows to boost spending even if endowment has to be tapped
Charity's chair Gillard commits to £16bn investment in science and health over next decade
US Approves First Vaccine For Bees Amid Global Pollinator Crisis
It could save hives worldwide.
Årets folkbildare och Årets förvillare 2022
– Pressmeddelande – Sabaton, Årets folkbildare 2022 Årets folkbildarpris 2022 går tillhårdrocksbandet Sabaton. Ett hedersomnämnande ges tilljournalisterna Matilda Skarehag och Eva Ejdeholt. Till Årets förvillare 2022 utsesExpressen och Aftonbladet. Föreningen … Continued Inlägget dök först upp på Vetenskap och Folkbildning .
Can ChatGPT kill Google? History tells us that it has a good chance
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Ozone hole in spring
If Ozone hole only appears in Australian spring does that mean skin cancer damage is worse in Spring than Summer? Skin Cancer survivor submitted by /u/green_octopus_au [link] [comments]
This biotech startup says mice live longer after genetic reprogramming
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Children living near airport found to have raised lead levels in blood
A study of children living near one such airport in US finds those within 1.5 kilometers are at highest risk
A New Test Could Help Find Hidden Viruses We've Never Seen Before
The answer is inside you.
Our science predictions for 2023
Last year saw several major science breakthroughs – from the first time a nuclear fusion experiment produced more energy than it used, to Nasa smashing a spacecraft into an asteroid in a mission that demonstrated the possibility of redirecting any space rocks heading our way. So what will 2023 bring? Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss the major stories they are expecting to
Danske Bank lover, de vil være bæredygtige – men investerer milliarder i sorte olieselskaber
Det minder om greenwashing, siger ekspert. Men det afviser Danske Bank.
Our science predictions for 2023
Last year saw several major science breakthroughs – from the first time a nuclear fusion experiment produced more energy than it used, to Nasa smashing a spacecraft into an asteroid in a mission that demonstrated the possibility of redirecting any space rocks heading our way. So what will 2023 bring? Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss the major stories they are expecting t
Evidence about gun policies grows and supports laws to reduce violence
There is now supportive evidence that child-access-prevention laws reduce firearm homicides and self-injuries among youth, and that shall-issue concealed-carry laws and stand-your-ground laws increase levels of firearm violence, according to a new RAND Corporation report.
Mineselskab finder grafit i prima kvalitet i Grønland: Den skal brydes til brug i batterier
PLUS. Et mineselskab med dansk geolog i spidsen vil udnytte undergrundens store indhold af grafit i en særlig høj kvalitet.
Vascular smooth muscle-inspired architecture enables soft yet tough self-healing materials for durable capacitive strain-sensor
Nature Communications, Published online: 10 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35810-y Catastrophically mechanical failure, of soft self-healing materials often stems from its poor resistance to crack, propagation. Here, the authors present a strategy of surpassing trade-off, between soft self-healing and high fracture toughness, enabling the, conversion of soft and weak into soft yet tough sel
Amazing NASA Video Squeezes Over 100 Days on The Sun Into 1 Hour
It's glorious!
Massive Volcanic Outburst Detected on Jupiter's Hellish Moon Io
Diabolical!
Never Tell Me the Odds: A first-hand account of blood stem cell donation
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UK space launch: Historic Cornwall rocket launch ends in failure
The first ever satellite mission launched from UK soil has a technical problem on its climb to space.
First satellite launch from the UK failed due to an 'anomaly'
Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket and a group of nine satellites it was taking to low-Earth orbit may have burned up in the atmosphere as the launch failed
Cat locomotion could unlock better human spinal cord injury treatment
Cats always land on their feet, but what makes them so agile? Their unique sense of balance has more in common with humans than it may appear. Researchers are studying cat locomotion to better understand how the spinal cord works to help humans with partial spinal cord damage walk and maintain balance.
Wide diversity of galaxies in the early universe
New data have revealed that the structures of galaxies in the early universe were much more diverse and mature than previously known. JWST's ability to see faint high redshift galaxies in sharper detail than Hubble allowed the team of researchers to resolve more features and see a wide mix of galaxies.
Astronomers find the most distant stars in our galaxy halfway to Andromeda
Astronomers have discovered more than 200 distant variable stars known as RR Lyrae stars in the Milky Way's stellar halo. The most distant of these stars is more than a million light years from Earth, almost half the distance to our neighboring galaxy, Andromeda, which is about 2.5 million light years away.
Hydrogen masers reveal new secrets of a massive star
While using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to study the masers around oddball star MWC 349A scientists discovered something unexpected: a previously unseen jet of material launching from the star's gas disk at impossibly high speeds. What's more, they believe the jet is caused by strong magnetic forces surrounding the star. The discovery could help researchers to understan
Scientists find pair of black holes dining together in nearby galaxy merger
While studying a nearby pair of merging galaxies scientists have discovered two supermassive black holes growing simultaneously near the center of the newly coalescing galaxy. These super-hungry giants are the closest together that scientists have ever observed in multiple wavelengths. What's more, the new research reveals that binary black holes and the galaxy mergers that create them may be surp
The Best Air Fryers of 2023
Air fryers have been buzzy appliances for several years, and they're not showing any signs of fading out. And for good reason: these electric countertop appliances bring the taste of deep-fried food home in a safe and healthy way. Not to mention, they're much faster and cheaper than grabbing take-out or fast food. Air fryers work by circulating hot air around food in a small, enclosed environment
Could floating solar farms survive out at sea?
Engineers are working on building solar farms robust enough to survive in the open ocean.
NASA's retired Compton mission reveals superheavy neutron stars
Astronomers studying archival observations of powerful explosions called short gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) have detected light patterns indicating the brief existence of a superheavy neutron star shortly before it collapsed into a black hole. This fleeting, massive object likely formed from the collision of two neutron stars.
Galactic shock is shaping Stephan's Quintet in mysterious ways
Shockwaves resulting from the violent collision between an intruder galaxy and Stephan's Quintet are helping astronomers to understand how turbulence influences gas in the intergalactic medium. New observations have revealed that a sonic boom several times the size of the Milky Way has kick-started a recycling plant for warm and cold molecular hydrogen gas. What's more, scientists uncovered the br
China's Covid patients face medical debt crisis as insurers refuse coverage
Narrow definition of cases leaves claimants on the hook after state-backed policies drop free care
The GOP Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
This 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 . If you were hoping that a razor-thin majority in the House was going to moderate the behavior of congressional Republicans and create some sort of platform for governing, you are about to be disappoin
Humans Still Have The Genes For a Full Coat of Fur, Scientists Discover
Hairy situation.
Anthropologists Reveal Why Women Around The World End Up Working Hardest
A poor bargain.
NHS in England to offer artificial pancreas to help manage type 1 diabetes
NHS England 1 Artificial
Successful trial of groundbreaking device, now approved by Nice, uses algorithm to determine amount of insulin needed More than 100,000 people with type 1 diabetes in England are to be offered an artificial pancreas, which experts believe could become the "holy grail" for managing the disease. The groundbreaking device uses an algorithm to determine the amount of insulin that should be administer
Controversial Proposal to Reduce Global Warming Could Threaten Ozone Regeneration
A severe trade-off.
Teneo to buy UK financial PR firm Tulchan for more than £65mn
Deal marks latest consolidation by US group in niche but lucrative business of corporate communications advice
Researchers warn of potentially fatal condition for open-water swimmers
Swimming-induced pulmonary oedema involves the accumulation of fluid in the lungs of swimmers without it having been inhaled A potentially life-threatening condition that can affect fit and healthy open-water swimmers causing them to "drown from the inside" may involve a buildup of fluid in the heart muscle, researchers have suggested. Swimming-induced pulmonary oedema – SIPE – is a form of immer
Judge orders OSU cancer researcher to pay $1 million to lawyers from failed libel suit
Carlo Croce Lawyers who represented Carlo Croce, a cancer researcher at The Ohio State University in Columbus, in failed libel and defamation suits – and who later sued him for not paying his tab – have won a judgment for $1 million against the scientist. The judgment , dated Dec. 8, 2022, orders Croce to pay just shy of $1.1 million plus interest to Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter , of Columbus, one
Deep Learning Expert Says GPT Startups May Be in for a Very Rude Awakening
Generative AI exploded into the mainstream last year. Led by the Elon Musk cofounded OpenAI — the creator of both DALL-E 2, a text-to-image generator , and ChatGPT, an impressive text-generating system — the industry has absolutely exploded, as these generative tools and others, notably the image-generating systems Stable Diffusion and Midjourney, have dazzled investment firms and the broader pub
Why obesity is more dangerous for men
A newly published study sheds light on the biological underpinnings in sex differences in obesity-related disease, with researchers observing 'striking' differences in the cells that build blood vessels in the fatty tissue of male versus female mice.
Air quality improvements lead to more sulfur fertilizer use
As the atmospheric deposition of sulfur has decreased, the use of sulfur fertilizer in Midwestern U.S. agriculture has increased between 1985 and 2015.
Searching for the earliest galaxies in the universe
Astronomers have used data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Early Release Observations and discovered 87 galaxies that could be the earliest known galaxies in the universe. The finding moves the astronomers one step closer to finding out when galaxies first appeared in the universe — about 200-400 million years after the Big Bang.
NASA's Webb Telescope reveals links between galaxies near and far
A new analysis of distant galaxies imaged by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows that they are extremely young and share some remarkable similarities to 'green peas,' a rare class of small galaxies in our cosmic backyard.
Smallpox has plagued humans since ancient Egyptian times, new evidence confirms
Smallpox was once one of humanity's most devastating diseases, but its origin is shrouded in mystery. For years, scientific estimates of when the smallpox virus first emerged have been at odds with historical records. Now, a new study reveals that the virus dates back 2,000 years further than scientists have previously shown, verifying historical sources and confirming for the first time that the
Call to address women's reproductive needs holistically
Women's reproductive needs should be considered holistically by considering pregnancy prevention and pregnancy preparation at the same time, finds a new study.
Human-approved medication brings back 'lost' memories in mice
Students sometimes pull an all-nighter to prepare for an exam. However, research has shown that sleep deprivation is bad for your memory. Now, neuroscientists have discovered that what you learn while being sleep deprived is not necessarily lost, it is just difficult to recall. Together with his team, he has found a way to make this 'hidden knowledge' accessible again.
Scientists find pair of black holes dining together in nearby galaxy merger
While studying a nearby pair of merging galaxies using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)—an international observatory co-operated by the U.S. National Science Foundation's National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)—scientists discovered two supermassive black holes growing simultaneously near the center of the newly coalescing galaxy.
Hydrogen masers reveal new secrets of a massive star
While using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to study the masers around oddball star MWC 349A scientists discovered something unexpected: a previously unseen jet of material launching from the star's gas disk at impossibly high speeds. What's more, they believe the jet is caused by strong magnetic forces surrounding the star.
Disappointing end to UK space mission as satellites fail to reach orbit
Boeing 747 used in mission from Cornwall successfully released rocket before 'anomaly' was reported UK space chiefs plan to try again after rocket launch ends in failure A historic space mission that took off from Cornwall has ended in bitter disappointment after a rocket carrying the first satellites launched from British soil failed to reach orbit and was lost. To whoops and cheers from a crowd
Building a Power Grid to Span the World
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Lab-grown retinal eye cells make successful connections, open door for clinical trials to treat blindness
Retinal Stem Cells
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Scientists Say They're Now Actively Trying to Build Conscious Robots
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The 'Kraken' COVID subvariant: What to know about quickly rising omicron descendant
XBB.1.5 Covid Kraken
Here's what you need to know about the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, which is causing an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
Exploring the amazing life and lights of the ocean depths
Edie Widder is one of the few people in the world who has been to the bottom of the ocean. She's a deep-sea ocean explorer, and among many discoveries, was the first person to ever capture a giant squid on camera.
Virgin Orbit's Satellite Launch From Britain Fails
An "anomaly" prevented a rocket from reaching orbit after its release from a jumbo jet, Virgin Orbit said.
Astronomers find the most distant stars in our galaxy halfway to Andromeda
Astronomers have discovered more than 200 distant variable stars known as RR Lyrae stars in the Milky Way's stellar halo. The most distant of these stars is more than a million light years from Earth, almost half the distance to our neighboring galaxy, Andromeda, which is about 2.5 million light years away.
Exploring the amazing life and lights of the ocean depths
Edie Widder is one of the few people in the world who has been to the bottom of the ocean. She's a deep-sea ocean explorer, and among many discoveries, was the first person to ever capture a giant squid on camera.
Toxoplasmosis: Pathogen with molecular master key
Parasitologists have shown that a complex of two protein variants plays a significant role in toxoplasmosis infection.
Another step toward an insulin tablet
For the millions of people living with diabetes, insulin is a life-saving drug. Unlike many other medicines, though, insulin cannot be easily delivered by swallowing a pill — it needs to be injected under the skin with a syringe or pump. Researchers have been making steps toward an insulin pill, and now, a team reports that they've delivered insulin to the colons of rats using an orally administe
Geometry of the brain, dimensions of the mind
A new approach using functional MRI, an imaging technique that allows you to see and measure brain activity through changes in blood flow over time, provides new insight into how we describe and study conscious states.
Genetic code change drives common lung cancer type
A new study found that deleting a gene called KMT2D caused normal (basal) lung cells grown in complex cultures called organoids to transform into lung squamous carcinoma (LUSC) cells.
Jet engine lubrication oils are a major source of ultrafine particles
Recent measurements have shown that Frankfurt International Airport is a major source of ultrafine particles and that these can disperse over long distances across the city. Researchers have now discovered that the ultrafine particles partly consist of synthetic jet oils. The research team has deduced that emissions from lubrication oils must be lowered in addition to those from kerosene in order
Full moon rising: The first lunar spectacle of 2023 is this weekend's wolf moon
If you lift your eyes to the sky Friday night, you can catch the first full moon of 2023—the wolf moon.
More rain lashes storm-battered California
Heavy rain lashed water-logged California Monday, with forecasters warning of floods as a parade of storms that have killed 12 people battered the western United States.
How did investigators use DNA profiling to identify the suspect in the Idaho student killings?
Police investigating the murders of four University of Idaho students have said they used DNA to link evidence found at the crime scene to their suspect, 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger.
Here's Caroline Ellison's Advice to Her Younger Self as a High School Senior
Fifth Column When she's right, she's right. A former high school classmate of former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison tweeted that they were flipping through back issues of their high school newspaper, The Newtonite , when they found a column by the alleged FTX polycule member herself. Fascinatingly, the column appears to be legit. It was printed in 2012, in Newton North High School's gradua
Elon Musk Now Denies That His Family's Emerald Mine Existed, In Spite of Previously Bragging About It
Elon Musk is denying claims that his family owned an emerald mine, even though he was bragging about it less than a decade ago. "The fake emerald mine thing is so annoying (sigh)," Musk tweeted over the weekend. "Like where exactly is this thing anyway!?" As many pointed out, the mine was in Zambia — at least, according to Musk himself back in 2014. "Musk and his family seem particularly sensitiv
Two separate eye diseases may contribute to common blinding eye condition
A new study could lead to early diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
Education about genetic causes of eating behavior affects attitudes toward people with higher weight
Education about gene-by-environment interaction (G X E) causes of eating behaviors can have beneficial downstream effects on attitudes toward people with higher weight. A recent study found that participants who received education about G X E concepts reported higher empathy and held fewer stigmatizing attitudes toward individuals with higher weight. G X E is when two different genotypes respond t
How did investigators use DNA profiling to identify the suspect in the Idaho student killings?
Police investigating the murders of four University of Idaho students have said they used DNA to link evidence found at the crime scene to their suspect, 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger.
Deep learning-designed diffractive processor computes hundreds of transformations in parallel
In today's digital age, computational tasks have become increasingly complex. This, in turn, has led to an exponential growth in the power consumed by digital computers. Thus, it is necessary to develop hardware resources that can perform large-scale computing in a fast and energy-efficient way.
Why is drought-weary Los Angeles letting stormwater flow into the Pacific Ocean?
The Los Angeles River roared to life this week as a series of powerful storms moved through the Southland. In Long Beach, 3 feet of water shut down the 710 Freeway in both directions, while flooding in the San Fernando Valley forced the closure of the Sepulveda Basin.
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