Skipping Meals Could Be Much Worse For You Than We Realized
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Someone Used AI to Dream Up a Nonexistent David Cronenberg Movie and the Results Are Nauseating
Galaxy of Flesh Horror fans, you're either about to be impressed or pissed off — or both. On Tuesday, music video and commercial director Keith Schofield tweeted out an eye-grabbing series of images titled "David Cronenberg's Galaxy of Flesh (1985)," fooling some into thinking that it was an actual movie by the famed body horror director. And to an extent, it's not hard to see why. Filled with fl
Hybrid and herd immunity 6 months after SARS-CoV-2 exposure among individuals from a community treatment program
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Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28101-5 Hybrid and herd immunity 6 months after SARS-CoV-2 exposure among individuals from a community treatment program
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Interfacial interactions of the lead-free perovskite for efficient hydrogen production
The conversion of solar energy into hydrogen energy represents a promising and green technique for addressing the energy shortage and reducing fossil fuel emissions. A research team recently developed a lead-free perovskite photocatalyst that delivers highly efficient solar energy-to-hydrogen conversion.
What is Blue Monday and is it really the most depressing day of the year?
The third Monday in January has been coined "Blue Monday" and is suggested to be the saddest day of the year.
T. Rex Was a Lot Brainier Than We Thought, Researcher Claims
Tiny arms, big brain?
Ljudföroreningar i haven: Delfiner måste ropa för att höra varandra
Delfiner får allt svårare att kommunicera med varandra när ljudföroreningar ökar i världshaven. – Det är som när en människa går på konsert och försöker få kontakt med en vän som är tio meter bort. Det är så högljutt så man måste ropa för att förstå varandra, säger Pernille Sørensen, beteendebiolog.
Neuroscientist Warns That Current Generation AIs Are Sociopaths
AI Sociopath Without consciousness, Princeton neuroscientist Michael Graziano warns in a new essay published by The Wall Street Journal , artificial intelligence-powered chatbots are doomed to be dangerous sociopaths that could pose a real danger to human beings. With the rise of chatbots like ChatGPT, powerful systems that can imitate the human mind to an impressive degree, AI tools have become
Immunity debt: does it really exist?
Some claim the rise in winter infections has been caused by the reduction of seasonal bugs during lockdowns…. But experts are sceptical about these oversimplified explanations The deaths of at least 74 people, including 19 children, from the invasive bacterial infection group A streptococcus, or strep A , are the most extreme consequences of a wave of winter infections that have seemingly left most of the country coughing and sneezing.
Computers need to make a quantum leap before they can crack encrypted messages | John Naughton
The latest claims by scientists that they are able to break the most common digital encryption system are far-fetched Security in a digital world requires that our communications are safe from digital eavesdroppers. The way we do that is to encrypt our messages using mathematical tools. The most powerful of these use trapdoor functions – that is, ones that work easily in one direction (making enc
AI and the Human Brain: How Similar Are They?
The human brain inspired neural network artificial intelligence, but how much is it really like your brain?
An optofluidic platform for interrogating chemosensory behavior and brainwide neural representation in larval zebrafish
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35836-2 Studying chemosensory processing desires precise chemical cue presentation, behavioral response monitoring, and large-scale neuronal activity recording. Here, the authors report a fluidics-based toolkit for studying chemosensation in larval zebrafish, and used it to reveal the brainwide neural representations
Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city
Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers have found.
Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city
Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers have found.
Scientists Worried Humankind Will Descend Into Chaos If We Ever Discover an Alien Signal
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The Second Alien Probe We Detect May Be Particularly Bizarre, Scientist Says
Imagine for a moment that humankind intercepts an alien probe, sent from countless lightyears away. Our scientists would study it, Universe Today 's Evan Gough predicts , doing their best to unlock its secrets and eventually stashing it away in a museum when they were done. Perhaps we'd send out own probe back where it had come from. But then, due to the annoyingly slow speed of light, we would h
NOAA Program Gathers Data Far Above the Pacific to Forecast Deadly Storms
A Times reporter and photographer rode along with a team gathering data on the colossal atmospheric rivers that have drenched the state.
Game Changing Haul! Fred Lewis' Largest Gold Weigh! | Gold Rush
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New Abilities Emerge If Language Models Are Scaled Past Critical Point ⭕
ChatGPT got to 1 million users faster than Facebook, Spotify, and Instagram did…. Emergent Abilities in LLMs In a recent paper from Google Brain , Jason Wei and his colleagues allowed us a peak into the future.
"Meat eaters and vegans alike underestimated animal minds even after being primed with evidence of their cognitive capacities. Likewise, when they received cues that animals did not have minds, they were unjustifiably accepting of the idea." – Why We Underestimate Animal Minds
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Microsoft Bets Big on the Creator of ChatGPT in Race to Dominate AI Cade Metz and Karen Weise … The New York Times "Microsoft is in talks to invest another $10 billion in OpenAI as it seeks to push its technology even further, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Why You Already Forgot That Book Plot
As our senior editor Julie Beck explained in 2018, the internet has dealt a huge blow to our recall memory—the ability to spontaneously call up information in your mind—because that skill is not as necessary when we can just turn to Google.
Time Is on Ukraine's Side, Not Russia's
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The war in Ukraine began trending toward the defenders soon after Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24. In the summer and fall of last year, Ukraine rapidly recaptured territory that Russia had seized in the war's early days. Yet the relative stability of the front line in recent weeks has fueled fresh suggestions that Russia may soon go on the offensive again. Many analysts wer
Opinion: Metaverse had the wrong approach. AR over VR.
Despite Zuckerberg's ambitions, not many people seem to care about the metaverse in the slightest, myself included. I think the problem is that he has the wrong approach to this. For the last few years we've been increasingly uploading things from our lives to the internet, like information and communication. You could easily think this will continue infinitely to the point where our entire lives
The Future of Online Identity: A Project to Create a Digital Persona
We're working on a project that aims to create a digital persona or alter ego for each individual, that tracks and understands their behaviour on the internet and generates a digital self of theirs. We believe this could provide people with a representation of themselves in the digital world, and generate personalized content and recommendations. However, we understand that this project raises im
Scientists Have Reached a Key Milestone in Learning How to Reverse Aging
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Swiss army starts security deployment (5,000 troops) ahead of World Economic Forum meeting
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Nuclear reactor experiment rules out one dark matter hope
It was an anomaly detected in the storm of a nuclear reactor so puzzling that physicists hoped it would shine a light on dark matter, one of the universe's greatest mysteries.
Apple Is Reportedly Testing MacBooks With Touchscreens
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Plus: Samsung sets a date for the next Galaxy Unpacked, Xbox gets a power-saving mode, and the right-to-repair fight rages on.
7 Best Chef's Knives for Your Kitchen (2023): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel
It's the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today's best blades.
Russian Ransomware Gang Attack Destabilizes UK Royal Mail
Plus: Joe Biden's classified-documents scandal, the end of security support for Windows 7, and more.
'Wings like cracked eggshells': Richard Branson faces turbulence over safety of space flights
Virgin Galactic Branson
Investors are pursuing legal action against Virgin Galactic, claiming its carrier aircraft and space vehicle were not designed for regular space travel In a desert basin in New Mexico, Richard Branson hopes history will be made later this year with the launch of Virgin Galactic's first commercial flights to the edge of space, with tickets costing about $450,000 (£370,000) each. It is an ambitious
A gain-of-function TPC2 variant R210C increases affinity to PI(3,5)P2 and causes lysosome acidification and hypopigmentation
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35786-9 TPC2 is an important organellar Na+/Ca2+ release channel which regulates function of lysosomes and lysosome-related organelles. Here, Wang et al. demonstrate that a gain-of-function mutation (R210C) in TPC2 leads to hypopigmentaion, enlarged endolysosomes, enhanced lysosomal Ca2+ release and hyper-acidificati
Weekend reads: ChatGPT fools scientists; did COVID-19 trials cut corners?; do scientific societies need journals?
W ould you consider a donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work ? The week at Retraction Watch featured: Police investigating after Polish journal accuses authors of 'crime of plagiarism' Judge orders OSU cancer researcher to pay $1 million to lawyers from failed libel suit Japanese university asks surgeon to retract eight 'fraudulent' papers Russian publishing watchdog decries 'retra
QTL mapping for seed density per silique in Brassica napus
Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28066-5
When Did the Anthropocene Actually Begin?
Scientists want to pinpoint the technology that marked when humanity became a "geological superpower." On the short list: the H-bomb and the modern chicken.
Why architectural marvels from Ancient Rome are still standing
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Admir Masic, professor of civil and environmental engineering at MIT, about what made concrete used by Ancient Romans so incredibly durable.
Biden's Classified Documents Should Have No Impact on Trump's Legal Jeopardy
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The recent discovery of a small number of classified documents, left over from President Joe Biden's time as vice president and found at his private office and home, has injected confusion into the public's understanding of whether any criminal liability might be appropriate for former President Donald Trump in connection with the huge trove of classified documents found last year at Mar-a-Lago.
Black hole 'spaghettified' a star into a doughnut shape, and astronomers captured the gory encounter
The black hole wrapped the layers of the shredded star around itself to form the perfect doughnut of doom.
β-Aminoisobutyric acid (L-BAIBA) is a novel regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis and respiratory function in human podocytes
Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27914-8
Climate graphic of the week: 'alarming' trends revealed in weather reports
Findings from US agencies serve as 'call for action' to mitigate against rising temperatures
AI Is Taking On Ever-Larger Puzzles
Machine learning has already proven useful, but its real-world applications are just beginning.
17 Best Deals: Headphones, Gaming Gear, and Switch Games
These great discounts will help you start the year right.
A mysterious brain network may underlie many psychiatric disorders
Researchers discovered that six psychiatric disorders seemed linked to the same underlying brain wiring.
Medicare Begins to Rein In Drug Costs for Older Americans
Reforms embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act will bring savings to seniors this year. Already some lawmakers are aiming to repeal the changes.
Unraveling the electronic influence and nature of covalent bonding of aryl and alkyl radicals on the B12N12 nanocage cluster
Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28055-8 Unraveling the electronic influence and nature of covalent bonding of aryl and alkyl radicals on the B 12 N 12 nanocage cluster
Effect of date molasses on levetiracetam pharmacokinetics in healthy rats
Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28074-5
Learned value modulates the access to visual awareness during continuous flash suppression
Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28004-5
Anticodon table of the chloroplast genome and identification of putative quadruplet anticodons in chloroplast tRNAs
Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27886-9
The impact of the striped field mouse's range expansion on communities of native small mammals
Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-26919-z
Job satisfaction has differential associations with delay discounting and risk-taking
Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27601-8
Prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis C among pregnant women in China: a cross-sectional study
Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27668-3
Opinion | This Film Does Not Exist
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US-China chip war: America is winning
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Why does lightning zigzag?
The characteristic zigzag pattern of lightning is caused by a highly conductive form of oxygen that builds up as the bolt travels toward the ground.
Ecuador Tried to Curb Drilling and Protect the Amazon. The Opposite Happened.
A novel idea to leave the country's vast oil reserves in the ground fizzled for lack of international support. Now, struggling under painful debt, the government wants to expand drilling in the rainforest.
ChatGPT: what can the extraordinary artificial intelligence chatbot do?
Ask the AI program a question, as millions have in recent weeks, and it will do its best to respond End of the essay? UK lecturers urged to review assessments amid ChatGPT concerns Since its launch in November last year, ChatGPT has become an extraordinary hit. Essentially a souped-up chatbot, the AI program can churn out answers to the biggest and smallest questions in life, and draw up college
Mechanochemically accessing a challenging-to-synthesize depolymerizable polymer
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35925-2 Polymers with low ceiling temperatures (Tc) are highly desirable as they can depolymerize under mild conditions, but they typically suffer from demanding synthetic conditions and poor stability. Here, the authors envision that this challenge can be addressed by developing high-Tc polymers that can be converte
Transformer for one stop interpretable cell type annotation
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35923-4 Developing computational tools for interpretable cell type annotation in scRNA-seq data remains challenging. Here the authors propose a Transformer-based model for interpretable annotation transfer using biologically understandable entities, and demonstrate its performance on large or atlas datasets.
Oncolytic Parapoxvirus induces Gasdermin E-mediated pyroptosis and activates antitumor immunity
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35917-2 Oncolytic viruses are able to target tumours and thought to induce apoptosis while remodelling the tumour immune microenvironment. Here authors show in an oncolytic parapoxvirus ovis model that pyroptosis, a highly immunogenic Gasdermin-E-dependent cell death mechanism, is the dominant cell death pathway duri
1894: Så du Matadorerne på DR: Københavns Frihavn åbnet for trafikken
Et af vor lands største ingeniørarbejder gør de ledende og medvirkende, ja hele den danske ingeniørstand den største ære, skrev Ingeniøren i 1894 ved åbningen af Københavns Frihavn. Også den Tekniske Forenings Tidsskrift gav en fyldig gennemgang af anlægget med fine plancher.
Experimental realisations of the fractional Schrödinger equation in the temporal domain
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35892-8 Studies on the fractional Schrödinger equation (FSE) remain mostly theoretical, due to the lack of materials supporting fractional dispersion or diffraction. Here, the authors indirectly realized the FSE using two programmable holograms acting as an optical Lévy waveguide.
'He did not want this': no rest in quest to end display of Irish Giant
Researchers spurred by injustice explain why 18th century Irish man famed for his exceptional height deserves burial he wanted Thomas Muinzer recalls the day when, as a bored student in Belfast learning about property law, a few sentences about the 18th century "Irish Giant" Charles Byrne caught his eye. "I saw a footnote about a celebrity Irish giant from Northern Ireland whose remains were stol
'Disastrous' flood warning in California as another storm hits
Disastrous flooding could hit parts of California this weekend, forecasters warned Friday, as the eighth storm in succession barreled in over land already too waterlogged to soak up any more rain.
Raft of single-use plastic items to be banned in England: govt
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England will ban a wide range of single-use plastic items from October including plates and cutlery in order to limit their "devastating" effect on the environment, the government said Saturday.
A strong ethnic identity can buffer or bolster the effects of online sexual racism in Black men
While some scholars believe that a strong ethnic identity mitigates the negative mental health impact of racism for people of color, others suggest it can exacerbate these effects.
Mens vejr-værter jublede: Ny bekymrende varmerekord for verdenshavene
PLUS. I 2022 satte verdenshavene for fjerde år i træk varmerekord, og det bringer alarmerende bivirkninger med sig.
The Case of using Psychedelics for Self Improvement
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Near-infrared-featured broadband CO2 reduction with water to hydrocarbons by surface plasmon
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35860-2 Changes in Polycomb repression during interphase transition modulate the ability of pluripotent cells to enter cell differentiation.
Will we all be famous in the future?
Even in 2023, in the broader temporal context, we are among the very earliest humans to ever use social media, and have our own detailed digital footprints. If humanity survives a very long time, there may some day be far more than one quadrillion people for each one of us. In such a future, our current global population might seem a relatively sparse, ancient, and localized community. When you c
Review of AI for LinkedIn for marketing
Recently, I found a Chrome extension called Engage AI. I've been using the tool for the past week or two. I wanted to share my experience with it. The Chrome extension essentially writes comments for you for LinkedIn posts. All you have to do is copy the link of a post and paste it into the extension. The app scrapes information from the post and comments, then it generates a related comment for
Solving the Global Sugar Problem
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What do you think you will need help with 30 years in the future that will be cringe to the youngsters then?
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A self-standing three-dimensional covalent organic framework film
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35931-4 Fabrication of 3D covalent organic framework thin films is challenging. Here the authors report on a liquid-liquid interfacial approach based on physical-organic considerations to synthesize an ultrathin covalent crystal film.
2022 updates to the temperature records
Another January, another annual data point. As in years past , the annual rollout of the GISTEMP, NOAA, HadCRUT and Berkeley Earth analyses of the surface temperature record have brought forth many stories about the long term trends and specific events of 2022 – mostly focused on the impacts of the (ongoing) La Niña event and the litany of weather extremes (UK and elsewhere having record years, i
Geneticists found 4 genes most common among those who commit suicide. Could genetic suicide prevention become a thing?
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Vegan Diets For Pets Poses Plenty of Questions, Study Finds
Healthy or not?
Urokinase plasminogen activator surface receptor restricts HIV-1 replication by blocking virion release from the cell membrane
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Locomotion of bovine spermatozoa during the transition from individual cells to bundles
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Climate change framing and innovator attention: Evidence from an email field experiment
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
prM-reactive antibodies reveal a role for partially mature virions in dengue virus pathogenesis
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Chloroplasts in plant cells show active glassy behavior under low-light conditions
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Engineered adhesion molecules drive synapse organization
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor gates plasticity in developing visual cortex
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
How acidic amino acid residues facilitate DNA target site selection
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
A stability bound on the [math]-linear resistivity of conventional metals
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Differential effects of anti-CD20 therapy on CD4 and CD8 T cells and implication of CD20-expressing CD8 T cells in MS disease activity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Community interactions drive the evolution of antibiotic tolerance in bacteria
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Upregulation of Robo4 expression by SMAD signaling suppresses vascular permeability and mortality in endotoxemia and COVID-19 models
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The mechanism of thia-Michael addition catalyzed by LanC enzymes
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Circulating galectin-1 delineates response to bevacizumab in melanoma patients and reprograms endothelial cell biology
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Rhizogenic Agrobacterium protein RolB interacts with the TOPLESS repressor proteins to reprogram plant immunity and development
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
STING controls T cell memory fitness during infection through T cell-intrinsic and IDO-dependent mechanisms
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Ultrabroadband plasmon driving selective photoreforming of methanol under ambient conditions
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Genome-wide parallelism underlies contemporary adaptation in urban lizards
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Tunable liquid–solid hybrid thermal metamaterials with a topology transition
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
A single parameter can predict surfactant impairment of superhydrophobic drag reduction
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The ecological and geographic dynamics of extinction: Niche modeling and ecological marginalization
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
QnAs with Hollis T. Cline
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The other benefit of electric vehicles
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The synaptic organization in the Caenorhabditis elegans neural network suggests significant local compartmentalized computations
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
SOD1 is an essential H2S detoxifying enzyme
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Modulating amyloids' formation path with sound energy
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Neuronal membrane proteasomes regulate neuronal circuit activity in vivo and are required for learning-induced behavioral plasticity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
High-performance and low-power source-gated transistors enabled by a solution-processed metal oxide homojunction
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Oxygen vacancy-engineered titanium-based perovskite for boosting H2O activation and lower-temperature hydrolysis of organic sulfur
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Bimodal brush-functionalized nanoparticles selective to receptor surface density
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Specifically adsorbed ferrous ions modulate interfacial affinity for high-rate ammonia electrosynthesis from nitrate in neutral media
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Target of rapamycin signaling couples energy to oxygen sensing to modulate hypoxic gene expression in Arabidopsis
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Cholesterol in the cargo membrane amplifies tau inhibition of kinesin-1-based transport
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Mechanism for plasmon-generated solvated electrons
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Integrating pH into the metabolic theory of ecology to predict bacterial diversity in soil
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
ATOH8 binds SMAD3 to induce cellular senescence and prevent Ras-driven malignant transformation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
ROCK2 interacts with p22phox to phosphorylate p47phox and to control NADPH oxidase activation in human monocytes
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Macrophages modulate stiffness-related foreign body responses through plasma membrane deformation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
KCNH2 encodes a nuclear-targeted polypeptide that mediates hERG1 channel gating and expression
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Molecular imaging of chemokine-like receptor 1 (CMKLR1) in experimental acute lung injury
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Cytosolic condensates rich in polyserine define subcellular sites of tau aggregation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
CITED2 is a conserved regulator of the uterine–placental interface
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
OGT controls mammalian cell viability by regulating the proteasome/mTOR/ mitochondrial axis
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Evolution of nanobodies specific for BCL11A
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Characterization of a glycan-binding complex of minor pilins completes the analysis of Streptococcus sanguinis type 4 pili subunits
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Ambient air pollution and Alzheimer's disease: the role of the composition of fine particles
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Viscous relaxation as a probe of heat flux and crustal plateau composition on Venus
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Social stress-induced serotonin dysfunction activates spexin in male Nile tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus)
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Uncovering social and environmental factors that increase the burden of climate-sensitive diarrheal infections on children
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Climate presses and pulses mediate the decline of a migratory predator
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
A reconstruction of parasite burden reveals one century of climate-associated parasite decline
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Tropical forests post-logging are a persistent net carbon source to the atmosphere
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Community-engaged ancient DNA project reveals diverse origins of 18th-century African descendants in Charleston, South Carolina
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Self-organized sulfide-driven traveling pulses shape seagrass meadows
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Hillslope roughness reveals forest sensitivity to extreme winds
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Ecological marginalization is widespread and increases extinction risk in mammals
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Disentangling the causes of mumps reemergence in the United States
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Towards a World Wide Web without digital inequality
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
N-doped carbon–iron heterointerfaces for boosted electrocatalytic active and selective ammonia production
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
CPR5-mediated nucleo-cytoplasmic localization of IAA12 and IAA19 controls lateral root development during abiotic stress
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The MAPK-Alfin-like 7 module negatively regulates ROS scavenging genes to promote NLR-mediated immunity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Autumn stopover hotspots and multiscale habitat associations of migratory landbirds in the eastern United States
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Sensitive bacterial Vm sensors revealed the excitability of bacterial Vm and its role in antibiotic tolerance
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Mechanistic model for booster doses effectiveness in healthy, cancer, and immunosuppressed patients infected with SARS-CoV-2
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Repeat-associated non-AUG translation induces cytoplasmic aggregation of CAG repeat-containing RNAs
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Faithful SM proteins chaperone SNAREs on path to successful assembly
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Junk mail: Viral envelopes promote zoonoses
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Rich acoustic landscapes dominated the Mesozoic
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Variation across analysts in statistical significance, yet consistently small effect sizes
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Rebound increase in circulating dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) enzyme activity after acute COVID-19
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Reply to Mathur et al.: Many-analyst studies should consider effect sizes and CIs
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Reply to Firneisz: "Rebound increase in circulating dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) enzyme activity after acute Covid-19"
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Urokinase plasminogen activator surface receptor restricts HIV-1 replication by blocking virion release from the cell membrane
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Locomotion of bovine spermatozoa during the transition from individual cells to bundles
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Climate change framing and innovator attention: Evidence from an email field experiment
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
prM-reactive antibodies reveal a role for partially mature virions in dengue virus pathogenesis
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Chloroplasts in plant cells show active glassy behavior under low-light conditions
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Engineered adhesion molecules drive synapse organization
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor gates plasticity in developing visual cortex
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
How acidic amino acid residues facilitate DNA target site selection
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
A stability bound on the [math]-linear resistivity of conventional metals
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Differential effects of anti-CD20 therapy on CD4 and CD8 T cells and implication of CD20-expressing CD8 T cells in MS disease activity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Community interactions drive the evolution of antibiotic tolerance in bacteria
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Upregulation of Robo4 expression by SMAD signaling suppresses vascular permeability and mortality in endotoxemia and COVID-19 models
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The mechanism of thia-Michael addition catalyzed by LanC enzymes
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Circulating galectin-1 delineates response to bevacizumab in melanoma patients and reprograms endothelial cell biology
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Rhizogenic Agrobacterium protein RolB interacts with the TOPLESS repressor proteins to reprogram plant immunity and development
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
STING controls T cell memory fitness during infection through T cell-intrinsic and IDO-dependent mechanisms
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Ultrabroadband plasmon driving selective photoreforming of methanol under ambient conditions
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Genome-wide parallelism underlies contemporary adaptation in urban lizards
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Tunable liquid–solid hybrid thermal metamaterials with a topology transition
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
A single parameter can predict surfactant impairment of superhydrophobic drag reduction
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The ecological and geographic dynamics of extinction: Niche modeling and ecological marginalization
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
QnAs with Hollis T. Cline
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The other benefit of electric vehicles
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The synaptic organization in the Caenorhabditis elegans neural network suggests significant local compartmentalized computations
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
SOD1 is an essential H2S detoxifying enzyme
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Modulating amyloids' formation path with sound energy
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Neuronal membrane proteasomes regulate neuronal circuit activity in vivo and are required for learning-induced behavioral plasticity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
High-performance and low-power source-gated transistors enabled by a solution-processed metal oxide homojunction
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Oxygen vacancy-engineered titanium-based perovskite for boosting H2O activation and lower-temperature hydrolysis of organic sulfur
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Bimodal brush-functionalized nanoparticles selective to receptor surface density
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Specifically adsorbed ferrous ions modulate interfacial affinity for high-rate ammonia electrosynthesis from nitrate in neutral media
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Target of rapamycin signaling couples energy to oxygen sensing to modulate hypoxic gene expression in Arabidopsis
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Cholesterol in the cargo membrane amplifies tau inhibition of kinesin-1-based transport
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Mechanism for plasmon-generated solvated electrons
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Integrating pH into the metabolic theory of ecology to predict bacterial diversity in soil
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
ATOH8 binds SMAD3 to induce cellular senescence and prevent Ras-driven malignant transformation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
ROCK2 interacts with p22phox to phosphorylate p47phox and to control NADPH oxidase activation in human monocytes
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Macrophages modulate stiffness-related foreign body responses through plasma membrane deformation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
KCNH2 encodes a nuclear-targeted polypeptide that mediates hERG1 channel gating and expression
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Molecular imaging of chemokine-like receptor 1 (CMKLR1) in experimental acute lung injury
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Cytosolic condensates rich in polyserine define subcellular sites of tau aggregation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
CITED2 is a conserved regulator of the uterine–placental interface
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
OGT controls mammalian cell viability by regulating the proteasome/mTOR/ mitochondrial axis
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Evolution of nanobodies specific for BCL11A
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Characterization of a glycan-binding complex of minor pilins completes the analysis of Streptococcus sanguinis type 4 pili subunits
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Ambient air pollution and Alzheimer's disease: the role of the composition of fine particles
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Viscous relaxation as a probe of heat flux and crustal plateau composition on Venus
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Social stress-induced serotonin dysfunction activates spexin in male Nile tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus)
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Uncovering social and environmental factors that increase the burden of climate-sensitive diarrheal infections on children
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Climate presses and pulses mediate the decline of a migratory predator
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
A reconstruction of parasite burden reveals one century of climate-associated parasite decline
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Tropical forests post-logging are a persistent net carbon source to the atmosphere
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Community-engaged ancient DNA project reveals diverse origins of 18th-century African descendants in Charleston, South Carolina
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Self-organized sulfide-driven traveling pulses shape seagrass meadows
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Hillslope roughness reveals forest sensitivity to extreme winds
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Ecological marginalization is widespread and increases extinction risk in mammals
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Disentangling the causes of mumps reemergence in the United States
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Towards a World Wide Web without digital inequality
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
N-doped carbon–iron heterointerfaces for boosted electrocatalytic active and selective ammonia production
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
CPR5-mediated nucleo-cytoplasmic localization of IAA12 and IAA19 controls lateral root development during abiotic stress
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
The MAPK-Alfin-like 7 module negatively regulates ROS scavenging genes to promote NLR-mediated immunity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Autumn stopover hotspots and multiscale habitat associations of migratory landbirds in the eastern United States
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Sensitive bacterial Vm sensors revealed the excitability of bacterial Vm and its role in antibiotic tolerance
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Mechanistic model for booster doses effectiveness in healthy, cancer, and immunosuppressed patients infected with SARS-CoV-2
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Repeat-associated non-AUG translation induces cytoplasmic aggregation of CAG repeat-containing RNAs
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Faithful SM proteins chaperone SNAREs on path to successful assembly
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Junk mail: Viral envelopes promote zoonoses
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Rich acoustic landscapes dominated the Mesozoic
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Variation across analysts in statistical significance, yet consistently small effect sizes
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Rebound increase in circulating dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) enzyme activity after acute COVID-19
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Reply to Mathur et al.: Many-analyst studies should consider effect sizes and CIs
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Reply to Firneisz: "Rebound increase in circulating dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) enzyme activity after acute Covid-19"
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 3, January 2023.
Single-use plastic: Takeaways face ban in October
More details emerge of a ban that businesses say could make takeaways more costly.
HRT 'potentially important' in reducing women's dementia risk
Research suggests hormone replacement therapy may reduce risk of Alzheimer's in some women Hormone replacement therapy may help prevent Alzheimer's disease in millions of women at risk of developing the condition, research suggests. Dementia is one of the world's biggest health threats. The number of people living with the condition worldwide is set to nearly triple to 153 million by 2050, and ex
The Best Gaming Glasses of 2023
The average person blinks roughly 15 to 20 times per minute, but when we're caught up in a task like, say, defending the point in an "Overwatch" match or playing "Ghost of Tsushima" until the sun comes up, we tend to blink less. And while we may not even notice it while we're absorbed in a game, this can have a domino effect on our health that leads to splitting headaches, sore eyes, and fatigue.
No Increased Stroke Risk Linked to Pfizer's Covid Boosters, Federal Officials Say
Stroke Risk Pfizer Covid
An uptick hinted at in surveillance data was a mirage, the officials said.
Prince Harry's Memoir Won't Hurt the Monarchy
Updated at 6:30 p.m. ET on January 13, 2023 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. Much has been said about the salacious revelations in Prince Harry's new memoir, Spare . But as London-based Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis writes , the b
May the Best Stove Win
US Electric Gas Stoves
Somehow, in a few short days, gas stoves have gone from a thing that some people cook with to, depending on your politics, either a child-poisoning death machine or a treasured piece of national patrimony. Suddenly, everyone has an opinion. Gas stoves! Who could have predicted it? The roots of the present controversy can be traced back to late December, when scientists published a paper arguing t
Researchers blast US agency's decision not to collect LGBT+ data
Nature, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00082-5 Scientists call for the National Science Foundation to add a question about sexual orientation to its 2023 workforce surveys.
Martin Luther King Jr.: The iconic civil rights leader
Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader who fought for racial and economic justice. His oft-quoted "I Have a Dream" speech made an incredible impact on the country's racial, cultural and intellectual landscape.
NASA Just Discovered a Rare Earth-Sized Planet in a Habitable Zone
A hugely exciting prospect.
In the Next Pandemic, Let's Pay People to Get Vaccinated
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A star's unexpected survival
Hundreds of millions of light-years away in a distant galaxy, a star orbiting a supermassive black hole is being violently ripped apart under the black hole's immense gravitational pull. As the star is shredded, its remnants are transformed into a stream of debris that rains back down onto the black hole to form a very hot, very bright disk of material swirling around the black hole, called an acc
Bilingual kids could lead in ocean environmental action
Participation in environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to act responsibly toward the environment, a recent study suggests.
AI discovers new nanostructures
Scientists have successfully demonstrated that autonomous methods can discover new materials. The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technique led to the discovery of three new nanostructures, including a first-of-its-kind nanoscale 'ladder.'
Study identifies potential new approach for treating lupus
Targeting iron metabolism in immune system cells may offer a new approach for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — the most common form of the chronic autoimmune disease lupus. A multidisciplinary team of investigators has discovered that blocking an iron uptake receptor reduces disease pathology and promotes the activity of anti-inflammatory regulatory T cells in a mouse model of SLE.
Swarm intelligence caused by physical mechanisms
Seemingly spontaneously coordinated swarm behavior exhibited by large groups of animals is a fascinating and striking collective phenomenon. Experiments conducted on laser-controlled synthetic microswimmers now show that supposed swarm intelligence can sometimes also be the result of simple and generic physical mechanisms. A team of physicists found that swarms of synthetically produced Brownian m
How your mood affects the way you process language
When people are in a negative mood, they may be quicker to spot inconsistencies in things they read, a new study suggests.
Machine learning method improves cell identity understanding
When genes are activated and expressed, they show patterns in cells that are similar in type and function across tissues and organs. Discovering these patterns improves our understanding of cells — which has implications for unveiling disease mechanisms. The advent of spatial transcriptomics technologies has allowed researchers to observe gene expression in their spatial context across entire tis
Using paleogenomics to elucidate 10,000 years of immune system evolution
Scientists have used paleogenomics to trace 10,000 years of human immune system evolution. They analyzed the genomes of more than 2,800 individuals who lived in Europe over the past ten millennia. They were able to date the increase in frequency of most of the mutations that are advantageous in defending against pathogens to after the Bronze Age, 4,500 years ago. The scientists also observed that
A novel, powerful tool to unveil the communication between gut microbes and the brain
This laboratory protocol gives researchers a road map to understand the complex traffic system between the gut and the brain and its effects both in health and disease.'
Madagascar mouse lemur retroviruses are diverse and surprisingly similar to ones found in polar bears or domestic sheep
Madagascar is home to a unique biodiversity with a large number of endemic species, among those many lemur species, including the mouse lemurs. This diversity is also found in their retroviruses. Biologists analyzed the mouse lemur genome and identified viruses of two classes that represent ancient infections of the mouse lemur germline. The viruses now behave similarly to lemur genes and are thus
Researchers create smaller, cheaper flow batteries for clean energy
Flow batteries offer a solution. Electrolytes flow through electrochemical cells from storage tanks in this rechargeable battery. The existing flow battery technologies cost more than $200/kilowatt hour and are too expensive for practical application, but engineers have now developed a more compact flow battery cell configuration that reduces the size of the cell by 75%, and correspondingly reduce
Rejoice! Food Scientist Says Pasta Is Way Healthier Than You'd Think
Carb lovers, today's your lucky day — an Australian food scientist has shot down criticisms that claim pasta is an unhealthy food. "You probably know there are recommendations for how much energy (kilojoules or calories) we should eat in a day," writes University of Newcastle senior food science lecturer Emma Beckett in The Conversation . "These recommendations are based on body size, sex and phy
Exxon Scientists Knew About Global Warming for Decades While Company Denied It
Exxon Global Warming
In a damning new paper , a team of international researchers has found that scientists employed by multinational oil and gas company Exxon were strikingly accurate in their predictions of global warming — for almost half a century. "We find that most of their projections accurately forecast warming that is consistent with subsequent observations," the paper reads. That's despite the company consi
The Key to California's Survival Is Hidden Underground
Manila Water California
The state is ping-ponging between severe drought and catastrophic flooding. The solution to both? Making the landscape spongier.
Screening at U.S. airports expands to try to detect new COVID variants
The CDC has expanded screening of incoming international air travelers to try to more quickly spot any new variants that might emerge from China's massive COVID outbreak.
Pentagon is struggling to explain more than 170 fresh UFO reports, new document reveals
Nearly half of all new UFO cases opened in 2022 cannot be explained, Pentagon officials wrote.
Researchers create smaller, cheaper flow batteries for clean energy
Flow batteries offer a solution. Electrolytes flow through electrochemical cells from storage tanks in this rechargeable battery. The existing flow battery technologies cost more than $200/kilowatt hour and are too expensive for practical application, but engineers have now developed a more compact flow battery cell configuration that reduces the size of the cell by 75%, and correspondingly reduce
AI improves detail, estimate of urban air pollution
Using artificial intelligence, engineers have simplified and reinforced models that accurately calculate the fine particulate matter (PM2.5) — the soot, dust and exhaust emitted by trucks and cars that get into human lungs — contained in urban air pollution.
These 'green pea' galaxies might have helped to end the Universe's dark age
Nature, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00064-7 JWST has spotted three tiny, distant galaxies that could solve a long-standing cosmic mystery.
Hannes Keller, Swiss Deep-Sea Diving Pioneer, Is Dead at 88
His 1,020-foot descent to the Pacific Ocean floor in a diving bell in 1962 made headlines and set a record. But it had disastrous consequences.
Exxon's Own Models Predicted Global Warming–It Ignored Them
Exxon Climate Decades
Scientists working for the oil giant Exxon in the 1970s and 1980s estimated temperature increases with remarkable accuracy. Those findings could now be used as evidence in climate litigation
Extinct species recovery on Madagascar would take 3 million years
It would take three million years to recover the number of species that went extinct due to human activity on Madagascar, a new study shows. The study, published in Nature Communications , also projects that if currently threatened species go extinct on Madagascar, recovering them would take more than 20 million years—much longer than what has previously been found on any other island archipelago
Clouded Leopard Found at Dallas Zoo After 'Suspicious' Tear in Enclosure
Dallas Zoo Leopard
Nova, a 25-pound clouded leopard, was found on the zoo grounds after a daylong search. Officials said she had been missing after an intentional tear was made in the mesh of her enclosure.
Pipe-Wielding Tesla Maniac Attacks Fellow Driver in Los Angeles
Tesla Driver Road Rage
Free Tesla A masked Tesla driver armed — for some reason — with a pipe was caught on video attacking someone else's car on a freeway in Los Angeles. Worse yet, he's apparently been spotted menacing others around town. In video published by LA's ABC7 news broadcaster , a muscular man with a black bandana on his face is seen jumping out of his Tesla, which was pulled over on a stretch of the 2 free
Neoantigen Prediction for Precision Immunotherapies
Learn about the tools and resources researchers use to define, discover, and deploy anti-tumor immunotherapies.
The UK Is Poised to Start Cancer Vaccine Tests in The Fall. Here's What to Know
Another use for mRNA technology.
Bilingual kids could lead in ocean environmental action
Participation in environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to act responsibly toward the environment, a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers suggests.
A team of physicists devise a model that maps a star's surprising orbit about a supermassive black hole
Hundreds of millions of light-years away in a distant galaxy, a star orbiting a supermassive black hole is being violently ripped apart under the black hole's immense gravitational pull. As the star is shredded, its remnants are transformed into a stream of debris that rains back down onto the black hole to form a very hot, very bright disk of material swirling around the black hole, called an acc
A genetic variant of the Wnt receptor LRP6 accelerates synapse degeneration during aging and in Alzheimer's disease | Science Advances
Abstract Synapse loss strongly correlates with cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease (AD), but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Deficient Wnt signaling contributes to synapse dysfunction and loss in AD. Consistently, a variant of the LRP6 receptor, ( LRP6-Val ), with reduced Wnt signaling, is linked to late-onset AD. However, the impact of LRP6-Val on the healthy and AD brain h
The ERAD system is restricted by elevated ceramides | Science Advances
Abstract Misfolded proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) are removed through a process known as ER-associated degradation (ERAD). ERAD occurs through an integral membrane protein quality control system that recognizes substrates, retrotranslocates the substrates across the membrane, and ubiquitinates and extracts the substrates from the membrane for degradation at the cytosolic proteasome. W
Social bonds are related to health behaviors and positive well-being globally | Science Advances
Abstract At times of turmoil, such as during disasters, social crises, or pandemics, our social bonds can be key to receiving support and gaining certainty about the right course of action. In an analysis combining two global datasets ( N = 13,264) collected during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study examined how social bonds with close social circles (i.e., family and friends) an
Microcystis pangenome reveals cryptic diversity within and across morphospecies | Science Advances
Abstract Microcystis , a common harmful algal bloom (HAB) taxon, threatens water supplies and human health, yet species delimitation is contentious in this taxon, leading to challenges in research and management of this threat. Historical and common morphology-based classifications recognize multiple morphospecies, most with variable and diverse ecologies, while DNA sequence–based classifications
A flexoelectricity-enabled ultrahigh piezoelectric effect of a polymeric composite foam as a strain-gradient electric generator | Science Advances
Abstract All dielectric materials including ceramics, semiconductors, biomaterials, and polymers have the property of flexoelectricity, which opens a fertile avenue to sensing, actuation, and energy harvesting by a broad range of materials. However, the flexoelectricity of solids is weak at the macroscale. Here, we achieve an ultrahigh flexoelectric effect via a composite foam based on PDMS and C
Structural basis for recruitment of host CypA and E3 ubiquitin ligase by maedi-visna virus Vif | Science Advances
Abstract Lentiviral Vif molecules target the host antiviral APOBEC3 proteins for destruction in cellular ubiquitin-proteasome pathways. Different lentiviral Vifs have evolved to use the same canonical E3 ubiquitin ligase complexes, along with distinct noncanonical host cofactors for their activities. Unlike primate lentiviral Vif, which recruits CBFβ as the noncanonical cofactor, nonprimate lenti
Escape from NK cell tumor surveillance by NGFR-induced lipid remodeling in melanoma | Science Advances
CAR Stem Cell Cancer
Abstract Metastatic disease is a major cause of death for patients with melanoma. Melanoma cells can become metastatic not only due to cell-intrinsic plasticity but also due to cancer-induced protumorigenic remodeling of the immune microenvironment. Here, we report that innate immune surveillance by natural killer (NK) cells is bypassed by human melanoma cells expressing the stem cell marker NGFR
The role of altered lipid composition and distribution in liver fibrosis revealed by multimodal nonlinear optical microscopy | Science Advances
Abstract Intracellular lipid accumulation is commonly seen in fibrotic livers, but its exact role in liver fibrosis remains elusive. Here, we established a multimodal nonlinear optical microscopy to quantitatively map distribution of biomolecules in fibrotic livers. Our data revealed that unsaturated triglycerides were predominantly accumulated in central vein area during liver fibrosis but not i
Supreme-black levels enabled by touchproof microcavity surface texture on anti-backscatter matrix | Science Advances
Abstract Emerging immersive high–dynamic range display technologies require not only high peak luminance but also true black levels with hemispherical reflectance below 0.001 (0.1%) to accommodate the wide dynamic range of the human eye (~10 5 ). Such low reflectance materials, denoted here as "supreme black," must exhibit near-perfect surface antireflection, extremely low in-matrix backscatterin
Toward naturalistic neuroscience: Mechanisms underlying the flattening of brain hierarchy in movie-watching compared to rest and task | Science Advances
Abstract Identifying the functional specialization of the brain has moved from using cognitive tasks and resting state to using ecological relevant, naturalistic movies. We leveraged a large-scale neuroimaging dataset to directly investigate the hierarchical reorganization of functional brain activity when watching naturalistic films compared to performing seven cognitive tasks and resting. A the
Supermassive black hole snacks on the same star once every few years
A black hole almost 900 million light years away consumes part of an orbiting star every time it gets too close
Scientists take another step toward building a better pain killer
New work provides a comprehensive structural framework that should help drug developers rationally design safer drugs to relieve severe pain.
Author Correction: Reply to: Extracting Kondo temperature of strongly-correlated systems from the inverse local magnetic susceptibility
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35946-x
When migrating birds go astray, disturbances in magnetic field may be partly to blame
Disturbances to Earth's magnetic field can lead birds astray — a phenomenon scientists call 'vagrancy' — even in perfect weather, and especially during fall migration. While other factors such as weather likely play bigger roles in causing vagrancy, researchers found a strong correlation between birds that were captured far outside of their expected range and the geomagnetic disturbances that oc
The world in grains of interstellar dust
Understanding how dust grains form in interstellar gas could offer significant insights to astronomers and help materials scientists develop useful nanoparticles.
Theoretical computations identify a solid-state hydrogen storage material's key bottleneck
India Green Hydrogen
Magnesium hydride has long been touted for its potential to store large amounts of hydrogen, something essential if hydrogen is to play a role in powering a sustainable future. Yet, sluggish dehydrogenation kinetics and the high temperature required to decompose and produce hydrogen from the material have stymied its use. Now, researchers have identified why this is so, paving the way for future d
Managing emotions better could prevent pathological aging
Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can their deleterious effects be limited? Neuroscientists have observed the activation of the brains of young and older adults when confronted with the psychological suffering of others. The neuronal connections of the older adults show si
How supervisors can create a better work environment for deaf or hard-of-hearing employees
A new study sheds light on how the severity of an employee's hearing loss can impact their experience at work — and the steps managers and employers can take to create a more inclusive environment for deaf or hard-of-hearing employees.
Those Horny Chatbots Are Apparently Now Sexually Harassing Users
Horned Up It seems that Replika, the artificial intelligence "companion" app which — for a fee — encourages users to sext with their chatbot avatars, can't stop making the news. In the most recent deranged example of the app's strangeness, longtime users tell Vice that their Replikas are now sexually harassing them , and not the other way around as intended. As the report notes, for almost two of
Mike Rowe Recycles Grimy Hotel Soap! | Dirty Jobs
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Support from others in stressful times can ease impact of genetic depression risk, study suggests
Reaching out to support a person when they're under stress is always a good idea. But a new study suggests that support could be especially important for someone whose genetic makeup makes them more likely to develop depression. The study shows the importance of social support in buffering the risk of developing depression symptoms in general, using data from two very different groups of people un
Scientists take another step toward building a better pain killer
New work provides a comprehensive structural framework that should help drug developers rationally design safer drugs to relieve severe pain.
Overactive cell metabolism linked to biological aging
Human cells with impaired mitochondria ramp up their metabolism to enhance short-term survival, but at a cost: more rapid aging.
'Zone of uncertainty' in the brain influences its ability to form new memories
Researchers discover how the 'Zona Incerta' communicates with the neocortex.
All in the planning: State policies working to fix Gulf nutrient pollution
More than a decade on, critics have questioned the effectiveness of state nutrient reduction strategies, noting the still-massive hypoxic dead zones in the Gulf. In a new study, social scientists looked at the process states took to develop and implement their strategies, identifying key strengths and challenges that can inform other large-scale cooperative efforts.
A Soft Ventilator Could Help People with ALS Breath Easier
A new type of implantable ventilator made up of artificial muscles could eventually make people with severe breathing difficulties free from their tubes and bulky machines.
First orca whale to be stranded in southeast U.S. in decades showed signs of illness
A killer whale more than 20 feet long died after beaching itself in Palm Coast, Fla. This is the third known orca to be stranded in the southeastern U.S. and the first since 1956, an official says. (Image credit: Flagler County Sheriff's Office via AP)
Skinamarink Is a Delightful Nightmare
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, maybe having been roused by a mysterious noise, and tried to look around the room while your eyes adjusted to the dark? That unsettled feeling is exactly what Kyle Edward Ball's new horror film, Skinamarink , aims for: an atmosphere where you're not quite sure if you're still dreaming, and where every shadow on the wall is imbued with menace. The
Olives, the source of "liquid gold," offer more riches to unlock
Olive oil is a multibillion-euro global business and Manuel Román is determined to create an even bigger market from the sacred ancient fruit.
Artificial intelligence discovers new nanostructures
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully demonstrated that autonomous methods can discover new materials. The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technique led to the discovery of three new nanostructures, including a first-of-its-kind nanoscale "ladder." The research was published today in Science Advances..
Artificial nerve cells — almost like biological
Researchers have created an artificial organic neuron that closely mimics the characteristics of biological nerve cells. This artificial neuron can stimulate natural nerves, making it a promising technology for various medical treatments in the future.
[Academic][Survey]Fun Visual Experiment
Survey Link Hi, I am looking for participants to complete this experiment analysing contributing factors to variation in visual learning. The experiment consists of two short visual games and a personality questionnaire. Due to the nature of the experiment, it will not run on mobile devices. The full aims of the experiment will be disclosed at the end, This study has also been reviewed and approv
OpenAI Announces New ChatGPT PRO Version And Watermarking Tool | New Samsung Robot Powered By Artificial Intelligence | Breakthrough Robot Gripper Resembles Elephant's Trunk
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Study identifies cause for mysterious cases of epilepsy in children
An international consortium has identified at least some of the genetic drivers of a mysterious form of pediatric epilepsy.
Artificial nerve cells — almost like biological
Researchers have created an artificial organic neuron that closely mimics the characteristics of biological nerve cells. This artificial neuron can stimulate natural nerves, making it a promising technology for various medical treatments in the future.
Computers that power self-driving cars could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions
Self Driving Cars Global
A new model quantifies emissions that will be generated by computers on fully autonomous vehicles. If self-driving cars are widely adopted, their emissions will rival those generated by all the data centers in the world today. Keeping emissions at or below those levels would require hardware efficiency to improve more rapidly than its current pace.
Biomechanical analysis analyzing association between bone mineral density and lag screw migration
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27860-5
'Princely' tomb of Hun warrior unearthed in Romania
The remains of a "princely" tomb, possibly from a Hunnic warrior, have been found during motorway construction in Romania.
Baby poop shows vaxxed moms' breast milk offers COVID protection
New research provides more evidence that the breast milk of people vaccinated against COVID-19 protects infants too young to receive the vaccine. For the study, which follows up on findings published in 2021 that showed the breast milk of vaccinated people contained antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, researchers analyzed the stool of infants that consumed this breast m
Discovery of cross-species signaling pathway unlocks mysteries around parasite immunity and development
Research has identified the first inter-species signaling pathway between an arthropod parasite and host, where molecules in the blood of a host animal triggers the immunity and development of a parasite. The study showed that when ticks feed on the blood of mice infected with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease, a protein from the mouse immune system binds to receptors on
How crocs can go hours without air: Crocodilian hemoglobin
The crocodilian edition of hemoglobins — the scuba tanks of the blood — work so well that crocs can go hours without air. The hyper-efficiency of that adaptation has led some biologists to wonder why, of all the jawed vertebrates, crocodilians were the lone group to hit on such an optimal solution to making the most of a breath. After resurrecting the hemoglobin of ancient crocodilian ancestors,
Scientists solve the mystery of why OGT enzyme is critical for cell survival
OGT's job of glycosylation is so important that embryonic cells will die without it. But until now, scientists were in the dark as to why.
Using machine learning to help monitor climate-induced hazards
Combining satellite technology with machine learning may allow scientists to better track and prepare for climate-induced natural hazards, according to new research.
Journalist Critical of Elon Musk Allegedly Shadowbanned on Twitter
J'Accuse! Just days after several space journalists found themselves banned from Twitter for posting images of rockets, several users found that The Intercept's Ken Klippenstein — who had recently posted highway surveillance video of a self-driving Tesla causing a pileup that injured eight people , including a child — was curiously missing from search results. "After posting surveillance footage
Lowe's Now Selling Blockchain Power Tools That Won't Work If They're Stolen
Lowe Home Depot Power
Soured Tools Retail giants have been brainstorming all kinds of ways to combat theft — and big box hardware titan Lowe's is now pushing those efforts to the limit. The greatest minds at its Lowe's Innovation Labs have been working on the company's recently unveiled "Project Unlock," Insider reports , which will use cheap radio frequency identification (RFID) chips and — wait for it — NFTs on the
Research improves ability to identify and study algae species
Harmful algal blooms create challenges around the globe for water quality and health risk management for humans, wildlife and pets. A team of researchers from the University of Oklahoma is leading an effort toward better management of Microcystis blooms and toxins through a new genome-based taxonomy.
Research improves ability to identify and study algae species
Harmful algal blooms create challenges around the globe for water quality and health risk management for humans, wildlife and pets. A team of researchers from the University of Oklahoma is leading an effort toward better management of Microcystis blooms and toxins through a new genome-based taxonomy.
One-pot reaction creates versatile building block for bioactive molecules
Chemists from the University of Groningen have found a simple way to produce previously inaccessible chiral Z-alkenes, molecules that offer a significant synthetic short-cut for the production of bioactive molecules.
The world in grains of interstellar dust
Understanding how dust grains form in interstellar gas could offer significant insights to astronomers and help materials scientists develop useful nanoparticles.
The quest for business value through HR transformation
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Enterprises often treat technology as a mere set of tools that simplify work. However, technology solutions can deliver agility and flexibility, helping businesses meet their goals. The HR function can be a strategic partner by defining "the why, what, and how" of technology investment. Click here to continue.
South Florida Water Management District upgrades business plumbing with SAP S/4Hana
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) manages water resources for 16 counties and nine million residents. It successfully upgraded its legacy SAP system to improve efficiency and strengthen its analytical, digital, and innovation capabilities. Click here to continue.
Inmarsat's cloud migration journey with Infosys and AWS
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Inmarsat optimized their operations with the cloud and saw a significant reduction in maintenance and licensing costs. Today, their operations run smoothly and seamlessly—giving them the flexibility to scale on the cloud. Click here to continue.
Data governance helps unlock the true potential of local data
Data Analysis
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Location data supports a multitude of personalized services and improved user experiences, but the associated privacy concerns erode users' confidence. This article discusses the need for a comprehensive data strategy driven by robust data governance to address the issue. Click here to continue.
Nvidia builds an AI cloud platform for power users and digital novices
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Shanker Trivedi, Nvidia's head of enterprise business, explains why he believes AI is shaping up to be the greatest technology force of our time. He describes how the company is combining its world-class hardware and robust development community to construct a cloud-based AI platform for power users and digital novices alik
Wolfspeed uses cloud to maximize the value of data in its semiconductor business
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Priya Almelkar, vice president of IT manufacturing operations at Wolfspeed, discusses moving to the cloud for analytics. The discussion covers how to keep your data clean, accurate, and up to date in the cloud. Click here to continue.
Atradius and Fresenius Kabi : Secrets to leading a successful cloud-led digital transformation
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Sedat Oraz, executive manager from Atradius, and Norbert Clemens, SVP of intelligent automation and AI at Fresenius Kabi, talk to Ann-Kathrin Sauthoff-Bloch, MD and head of Infosys consulting, Germany, on their experience leveraging the cloud to transform their organizations and reap the benefits of digital technologies. Cl
The falling birth rate in the U.S. is not due to less desire to have children — Young Americans haven't changed the number of children they intend to have in decades, study finds. Young people's concern about future may be delaying parenthood.
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Solar Powered Machine Turns CO2 and Waste Plastic Into Valuable Fuel
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NASA's James Webb telescope discovers its first Earth-sized exoplanet
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Programmable matter
I seen a recent post where the person was thinking 3D printers are going to be in every home. This isn't realistic, and one thing people who don't own one seem to not know this isn't as simple as a paper printer. Jamming happens, getting the thing to stick to the plate can be a nightmare, changing hotends is a thing and currently no way plug and play, and so on. This is just FDM printing. And the
One-pot reaction creates versatile building block for bioactive molecules
Chemists from the University of Groningen have found a simple way to produce previously inaccessible chiral Z-alkenes, molecules that offer a significant synthetic short-cut for the production of bioactive molecules.
How did the Butterfly Nebula get its wings? It's complicated
Something is amiss in the Butterfly Nebula. When astronomers compared two exposures of this planetary nebula that had been taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2009 and 2020, they saw dramatic changes in the material within its 'wings.' Powerful winds are apparently driving complex alterations of material within the Butterfly Nebula, behavior not seen in planetary nebulae to date. The researcher
Scientists identify gene target to boost effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy
Scientists Gene Boost
Researchers have recently identified an immune evasion gene that is turned on in some of these cells, and they found that silencing the gene enhanced the cells' susceptibility to immunotherapy.
That sinking feeling: Are ice roads holding up under January's unseasonable warmth?
Vital winter ice road infrastructure may be cracking and sinking under the load of an unseasonably warm start to the new year across Europe and North America. New research warns that ice roads, essential for moving people, food, medicine and fuel in remote northern communities, as well as heavy machinery used by industry, may become unsustainable as the climate warms. This poses significant issues
Novel design helps develop powerful microbatteries
Translating electrochemical performance of large format batteries to microscale power sources has been a long-standing technological challenge, limiting the ability of batteries to power microdevices, microrobots and implantable medical devices. Researchers have created a high-voltage microbattery (> 9 V), with high-energy and -power density, unparalleled by any existing battery design.
What New Variants Of COVID-19 Are Currently Circulating?
Kraken XBB.1.5 Covid
This is what you'll want to know about several new subvariants of COVID-19, including BQ.1, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1.5.
Feds release bleak 2022 climate change data: Oceans warm, global temps among hottest on record
In one announcement after another this week, a grim accounting emerged of the world's extreme weather and climate disasters in 2022.
Changes in the approximation of snow for climate models using typical vegetation in the Northern Hemisphere
Seasonal snow is sensitive to climate change, and is always taken as a signal of local climate changes. Against the background of global warming, the annual snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere is following an overall decreasing trend.
Scientists achieve phonon and photon lasing in optomechanical cavities
Since the introduction of the first ruby laser—a solid-state laser that uses the synthetic ruby crystal as its laser medium—in 1960, the use of lasers has expanded significantly in scientific, medical and industrial fields.
Volumetric additive manufacturing of pristine silk-based (bio)inks
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35807-7 Volumetric additive manufacturing of protein scaffolds has a wide range of possible biomedical applications. Here the authors report on the bioprinting of unmodified silk sericin and silk fibroin inks with shape-memory and tuneable mechanical properties and demonstrate the potential of the inks in different a
AT&T, ServiceNow, and Infosys fireside chat: Using technology to simplify the customer experience
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Simplifying the customer experience and the experience for operators is becoming a priority for telecom players as they shift to cloud and edge computing. Leaders from AT&T, ServiceNow, and Infosys discuss the focus areas that can help meet customer expectations. Click here to continue.
Novel design helps develop powerful microbatteries
Translating electrochemical performance of large format batteries to microscale power sources has been a long-standing technological challenge, limiting the ability of batteries to power microdevices, microrobots and implantable medical devices. Researchers have created a high-voltage microbattery (> 9 V), with high-energy and -power density, unparalleled by any existing battery design.
Dolphins Are Screaming Because of Underwater Drilling Noise, Scientists Say
Can't Hear You Have you ever struggled to be heard over the sound of street construction? That makes you not all too different from dolphins, heartbreaking new research suggests. Published recently in the journal Current Biology , a new paper out of the Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys studied a pair of dolphins named Delta and Reese, who the marine biologists outfitted with recording
Incidence of muscle wasting in the critically ill: a prospective observational cohort study
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28071-8
New study explores the integration of wildlife and denser populations in urban planning
A new study from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) explores how we can make our cities work better for people and wildlife, challenging longstanding assumptions about the merit of green spaces in our communities.
Madagascar mouse lemur retroviruses are diverse, similar to ones found in polar bears or domestic sheep
Madagascar is home to a unique biodiversity with a large number of endemic species, among those many lemur species, including the mouse lemurs. This diversity is also found in their retroviruses, a team led by scientists from the Leibniz Institute of Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) and the University of Stirling reports in the journal Virus Evolution.
New study explores the integration of wildlife and denser populations in urban planning
A new study from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) explores how we can make our cities work better for people and wildlife, challenging longstanding assumptions about the merit of green spaces in our communities.
Madagascar mouse lemur retroviruses are diverse, similar to ones found in polar bears or domestic sheep
Madagascar is home to a unique biodiversity with a large number of endemic species, among those many lemur species, including the mouse lemurs. This diversity is also found in their retroviruses, a team led by scientists from the Leibniz Institute of Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) and the University of Stirling reports in the journal Virus Evolution.
BBC criticised for letting cardiologist 'hijack' interview with false Covid jab claim
Aseem Malhotra's 'misguided' views linking some Covid vaccines to excess heart disease deaths should not have aired, say experts The BBC has come under fire from scientists for interviewing a cardiologist who claimed certain Covid vaccines could be behind excess deaths from coronary artery disease. Experts have criticised Dr Aseem Malhotra's appearance on the corporation's news channel on Friday,
New research shows dynamics of memory-encoding synapses in the brains of live mice
A team that has used two-photon imaging technology to show the creation and elimination of synapses between neurons in the brains of live mice.
Greenhouse gas concentrations further increased in 2022, finds analysis of global satellite data
Preliminary analyses of global satellite data by environmental researchers at the University of Bremen show that atmospheric concentrations of the two important greenhouse gases carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) continued to rise sharply in 2022. The increase in both gases is similar to that of previous years. However, the increase in methane does not reach the record levels of 2020 and 2021.
Digital tools building bridges between local communities and forced migrants
Throughout history and across the globe, individuals have been forced to flee conflicts, natural disasters and political oppression. An experience of trauma and new horizons that is at once both collective and individual. Researchers at Lund University have developed digital tools that facilitate deeper contact between local communities and forced migrants. The tools can be used by museums and cul
NASA is continuing to build the Titan Dragonfly helicopter, with a focus on its rotors
Ingenuity, the helicopter assisting NASA's Mars Perseverance rover on its mission, has been a huge success. It gathered the achievement of the first controlled flight on another heavenly body, has performed spectacularly over its 28 flights and holds records for both speed and distance. But it might not for long, as a much bigger, more capable helicopter is currently under development. And when it
Decade of progress on making England's homes safer threatened by austerity and the pandemic
In her ruling on the death of two-year old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale in 2020, senior coroner Joanne Kearsley concluded that the child had died as a result of "prolonged exposure to mold in his home environment."
Chemical isotopes from plant xylem can improve representations of the forest water cycle
Plants are an integral part of the water cycle. Certain plant traits, like rooting depth and water storage, can govern water availability across an entire ecosystem.
Hubble captures galaxy LEDA 48062 in the constellation Perseus
This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features the galaxy LEDA 48062 in the constellation Perseus.
Chemical isotopes from plant xylem can improve representations of the forest water cycle
Plants are an integral part of the water cycle. Certain plant traits, like rooting depth and water storage, can govern water availability across an entire ecosystem.
Early life tastes tied to adult food preferences
There's a strong relationship between diet in early life and food preferences in adulthood, research with mice finds. The study in Science Advances highlights the importance of early exposure to a variety of tastes and identifies the neural basis regulating preferences for favorite foods, providing important new information about the relationship between nutrition and brain function. Previous inv
A precision arm for miniature robots
Until now, microscopic robotic systems have had to make do without arms. Now researchers have developed an ultrasonically actuated glass needle that can be attached to a robotic arm. This lets them pump and mix minuscule amounts of liquid and trap particles.
Dads older than mums since dawn of humanity, study suggests
Nature, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00076-3 Scientists used modern human DNA to estimate when new generations were born over 250,000 years — and the age of parents at conception.
Leadership in science: how female researchers are breaking up the boys' club
Nature, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00061-w Science needs to progress from purely 'white Alpha male' approaches to leadership. Charu Kaushic explains why.
Enzymes from bacteria and fungi break down plastic
Every year, the world produces 380 million tons of plastic. A lot of it ends up in nature and stays there for a long time. It can take 450 years to break down a plastic bottle.
Machine learning method improves cell identity understanding
When genes are activated and expressed, they show patterns in cells that are similar in type and function across tissues and organs. Discovering these patterns improves our understanding of cells—which has implications for unveiling disease mechanisms.
Mining and armed conflict threaten eastern DRC's biodiversity in a complex web
The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) conflict-affected eastern provinces are home to numerous protected areas. These areas host unique biodiversity and a range of threatened species, such as the okapi, forest elephant and mountain gorilla. They are also part of the Congo Basin rainforest, which is a crucial line of defense against climate change.
Enzymes from bacteria and fungi break down plastic
Every year, the world produces 380 million tons of plastic. A lot of it ends up in nature and stays there for a long time. It can take 450 years to break down a plastic bottle.
Astronomers begin to understand strange 'backsplash' galaxies
Clusters of galaxies do not appear in an instant. Instead they gradually form through the accumulation of many galaxies. But when galaxies fall in they don't just stop moving. Instead, they keep moving around. These are called backsplash galaxies, and astronomers are using them to help understand the formation history of their home clusters.
Machine learning method improves cell identity understanding
When genes are activated and expressed, they show patterns in cells that are similar in type and function across tissues and organs. Discovering these patterns improves our understanding of cells—which has implications for unveiling disease mechanisms.
Mining and armed conflict threaten eastern DRC's biodiversity in a complex web
The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) conflict-affected eastern provinces are home to numerous protected areas. These areas host unique biodiversity and a range of threatened species, such as the okapi, forest elephant and mountain gorilla. They are also part of the Congo Basin rainforest, which is a crucial line of defense against climate change.
Why chocolate feels so good — it is all down to lubrication
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible. By analyzing each of the steps, the interdisciplinary research team hope it will lead to the development of a new generation of luxury chocolates that will have the same feel and texture but will
Researchers measure size-luminosity relation of galaxies less than a billion years after Big Bang
A team has studied the relation between galaxy size and luminosity of some of the earliest galaxies in the universe taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, less than a billion years after the Big Bang.
A precision arm for miniature robots
Until now, microscopic robotic systems have had to make do without arms. Now researchers have developed an ultrasonically actuated glass needle that can be attached to a robotic arm. This lets them pump and mix minuscule amounts of liquid and trap particles.
Feathered robotic wing paves way for flapping drones
Birds fly more efficiently by folding their wings during the upstroke, according to a recent study. The results could mean that wing-folding is the next step in increasing the propulsive and aerodynamic efficiency of flapping drones.
How do rocky planets really form?
A new theory could explain the origin and properties of systems of rocky super-Earths and their relationship with the terrestrial planets of the solar system.
Rx for prolonged sitting: A five-minute stroll every half hour
Just five minutes of walking every half hour offsets harmful effects of prolonged sitting, finds a new study.
Toxic toilet paper and long-lasting chemicals found in endangered killer whales
A chemical used in the production of toilet paper and 'forever chemicals' have been found in the bodies of orcas in B.C. , including the endangered southern resident killer whales. Scientists analyzed tissue samples from six southern resident killer whales and six Bigg's whales stranded along the coast of B.C. from 2006 to 2018, according to a recent study. They discovered that chemical pollutants
De bedste legeringer gemmer sig i et mylder af muligheder
PLUS. Danske forskere er i front med at finde nye effektive katalysatorer i form af såkaldte højentropilegeringer bestående af mange metaller.
Single-use plastic bans: Research shows three ways to make them effective
Governments around the world are introducing single-use plastic product bans to alleviate pollution.
Children facing racist bullying at school need support from teachers, but many don't get it, says researcher
In the academic year 2020–21, there were 1,198 instances of racially motivated bullying reported in Scottish schools—up from 409 in 2016–17. These are the highest recorded figures to date.
Bullying, power and control: Why people believe in conspiracy theories and how to respond
From vaccine uptake to violent extremism, conspiracy beliefs are linked to distrust in major institutions or powerful figures.
A year on, we now know why the Tongan eruption was so violent. It's a wake-up call to watch other submarine volcanoes
The Kingdom of Tonga exploded into global news on January 15 last year with one of the most spectacular and violent volcanic eruptions ever seen.
Understanding the emergence of the boson peak in molecular glasses
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35878-6 The 'boson peak' refers to an extra peak in the terahertz vibrational spectrum of glasses. It is now shown that for liquids of highly symmetric molecules the boson peak can be singled out by means of depolarized Raman scattering; the peak is linked to the formation of clusters of about 20 molecules.
Are vegan pet diets as unhealthy as they're claimed to be? Here's what the evidence says
The impact of vegan diets on our pets' health produces heated debate from people on both sides.
Are vegan pet diets as unhealthy as they're claimed to be? Here's what the evidence says
The impact of vegan diets on our pets' health produces heated debate from people on both sides.
A fishy problem: How antidepressants may impact the health of our aquatic ecosystems
The use of antidepressant pills has become synonymous with improved mental health, quelling sometimes crippling anxiety, and altering energy levels and behavior. They are heavily relied upon when treating depression and general anxiety disorder.
Six reasons 2023 could be a very good year for climate action
Many people think of the annual UN climate talks as talkfests which achieve only incremental change, at best. Activist Greta Thunberg has described them as "blah blah blah" moments—grossly inadequate and too often hijacked by fossil fuel producers who would like the world to keep buying their main exports.
Is each snowflake really unique? Why is some snow light and fluffy or heavy? The amazing science of snow
In northern communities, seasonal snow plays a central role in day-to-day activities.
Evolution of uniquely human DNA was a balancing act, study concludes
Humans and chimpanzees differ in only one percent of their DNA. Human accelerated regions (HARs) are parts of the genome with an unexpected amount of these differences. HARs were stable in mammals for millennia but quickly changed in early humans. Scientists have long wondered why these bits of DNA changed so much, and how the variations set humans apart from other primates.
A fishy problem: How antidepressants may impact the health of our aquatic ecosystems
The use of antidepressant pills has become synonymous with improved mental health, quelling sometimes crippling anxiety, and altering energy levels and behavior. They are heavily relied upon when treating depression and general anxiety disorder.
Evolution of uniquely human DNA was a balancing act, study concludes
Humans and chimpanzees differ in only one percent of their DNA. Human accelerated regions (HARs) are parts of the genome with an unexpected amount of these differences. HARs were stable in mammals for millennia but quickly changed in early humans. Scientists have long wondered why these bits of DNA changed so much, and how the variations set humans apart from other primates.
Feathered robotic wing paves way for flapping drones
Birds fly more efficiently by folding their wings during the upstroke, according to a recent study. The results could mean that wing-folding is the next step in increasing the propulsive and aerodynamic efficiency of flapping drones.
Mr. Beast Hopeful That Science Will Let Him Live Several Hundred Years
Would Be Cool Jimmy "Mr. Beast" Donaldson, the youth-beloved YouTuber behind videos like " I Spent 50 Hours Buried Alive " and " I Ate $100,000 Golden Ice Cream ," proclaims in his Twitter bio that he wants to "make the world a better place before he dies." A noble goal. Fortunately, he may end up having plenty of time to pull it off, since he thinks he'll probably live for several hundred years.
Author Correction: Integrated genomic sequencing in myeloid blast crisis chronic myeloid leukemia (MBC-CML), identified potentially important findings in the context of leukemogenesis model
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27872-1
Author Correction: Dialysis based-culture medium conditioning improved the generation of human induced pluripotent stem cell derived-liver organoid in a high cell density
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27875-y
Author Correction: Association between real-time strategy video game learning outcomes and pre-training brain white matter structure: preliminary study
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27873-0
Author Correction: Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium longum alleviate colitis and cognitive impairment in mice by regulating IFN-γ to IL-10 and TNF-α to IL-10 expression ratios
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27871-2
Author Correction: RAB27A promotes the proliferation and invasion of colorectal cancer cells
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27867-y
Complementing two-photon fluorescence detection with backscatter detection to decipher multiparticle dynamics inside a nonlinear laser trap
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-27319-z
Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable
Maine lobster fishermen received a Christmas gift from Congress at the end of 2022: A six-year delay on new federal regulations designed to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Whale entangled in fishing gear is fighting for its life off Outer Banks, NOAA says
A struggling right whale is "heavily entangled" in fishing gear off North Carolina's Outer Banks, and likely won't survive, according to NOAA Fisheries biologists.
Viewpoint: ChatGPT, DALL-E 2 and the collapse of the creative process
In 2022, OpenAI—one of the world's leading artificial intelligence research laboratories—released the text generator ChatGPT and the image generator DALL-E 2. While both programs represent monumental leaps in natural language processing and image generation, they've also been met with apprehension.
Using paleogenomics to elucidate 10,000 years of immune system evolution
In the 1950s, the geneticist J.B.S. Haldane attributed the maintenance or persistence of the mutation responsible for anomalies in red blood cells commonly observed in Africa to the protection these anomalies provided against malaria, an endemic infection that claims millions of lives. This theory suggested that pathogens are among the strongest selective pressures faced by humans. Several populat
Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable
Maine lobster fishermen received a Christmas gift from Congress at the end of 2022: A six-year delay on new federal regulations designed to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Whale entangled in fishing gear is fighting for its life off Outer Banks, NOAA says
A struggling right whale is "heavily entangled" in fishing gear off North Carolina's Outer Banks, and likely won't survive, according to NOAA Fisheries biologists.
Using paleogenomics to elucidate 10,000 years of immune system evolution
In the 1950s, the geneticist J.B.S. Haldane attributed the maintenance or persistence of the mutation responsible for anomalies in red blood cells commonly observed in Africa to the protection these anomalies provided against malaria, an endemic infection that claims millions of lives. This theory suggested that pathogens are among the strongest selective pressures faced by humans. Several populat
'A perfect little system': Physicists isolate a pair of atoms to observe p-wave interaction strength for the first time
Physicists have taken a first step in understanding quantum emergence — the transition from 'one-to-many' particles — by studying not one, not many, but two isolated, interacting particles. The result is a first, small step toward understanding natural quantum systems, and how they can lead to more powerful and effective quantum simulations. The team has measured the strength of a type of intera
A Simple, 5-Minute Breathing Technique Is a Powerful Tool to Reduce Anxiety
Better than meditation, researchers say.
'Immer, Zlaz' Reveals the Private Life of a Sci-Fi Genius
Writer Warren Lapine's latest project is a collection of letters Roger Zelazny wrote to his friend Carl Yoke.
How does a child become a shooter? Easy access to guns and exposure to screen violence may increase the risk
In the aftermath of a shocking incident in which a first grader shot and seriously injured a teacher at a school in Newport News, Virginia, the city's mayor asked the question: "How did this happen?"
Flooding in California: What went wrong, and what comes next
Battered by storm after storm, California is facing intense flooding, with at least 19 lives lost so far and nearly 100,000 people evacuated from their homes. And there's no sign that the storms will be letting up soon.
Plagued by hay fever? Blame your nasal microbes
Nature, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00070-9 People with hay fever have a higher proportion of a certain bacterial species in their noses.
How philanthropy can nurture your research
Nature, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00077-2 Scientists deploy networking, collaboration and long-term thinking to win private donor dollars.
'A perfect little system': Physicists isolate a pair of atoms to observe p-wave interaction strength for the first time
Physicists have taken a first step in understanding quantum emergence — the transition from 'one-to-many' particles — by studying not one, not many, but two isolated, interacting particles. The result is a first, small step toward understanding natural quantum systems, and how they can lead to more powerful and effective quantum simulations. The team has measured the strength of a type of intera
Ancient Humans and Their Early Depictions of the Cosmos
Ancient images reveal how our ancestors saw the universe through cave art and even Greek philosophy.
What uncertainties remain in climate science?
The favored refrain of climate deniers and those who oppose climate policies is that "the science is not settled." To some degree, this is true. Climate scientists are still uncertain about a number of phenomena. But it is the nature of science to never be settled—science is always a work in progress, constantly refining its ideas as new information arrives.
Images capture 850-year-old aftermath of stellar collision
A Dartmouth professor's images of the explosive aftermath from the collision of two dying stars could help scientists better understand this rare type of astronomical event—and may finally confirm the identity of a brilliant but short-lived star observed nearly 850 years ago.
Laser-controlled synthetic microswimmers show swarm intelligence can be caused by physical mechanisms
Seemingly spontaneously coordinated swarm behavior exhibited by large groups of animals is a fascinating and striking collective phenomenon. Experiments conducted by researchers at Leipzig University on laser-controlled synthetic microswimmers now show that supposed swarm intelligence can sometimes also be the result of simple and generic physical mechanisms.
Generative Art Is Stupid
A boyfriend just going through the motions. A spouse worn into the rut of habit. A jetlagged traveler's message of exhaustion-fraught longing. A suppressed kiss, unwelcome or badly timed. These were some of the interpretations that reverberated in my brain after I viewed a weird digital-art trifle by the Emoji Mashup Bot, a popular but defunct Twitter account that combined the parts of two emoji
How It Feels to Lose a Utopia
In Hernan Diaz's short story "The Generation," published last fall in The Atlantic , a crew of semi-amnesiac humans are on a years-long journey to another planet. They are the residue of Earth, which has become a relic in every sense of the word: fragile, faded, mythical. In the cramped space shuttle, the narrator fantasizes about mundane wonders such as dirt, fire, birds, fish, and fresh air. Wh
Star on a dangerous path provides regular meals for supermassive black hole
In the eROSITA all-sky survey, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) have found an interesting repeating event. In an otherwise quiescent galaxy, an X-ray flare repeats every 220 days, indicating that a star orbiting the central black hole "feeds" the gravity monster on subsequent orbits. Such events could be effective tools to explore the accretion process and
Isolation may be a dementia risk factor, but tech could help
Two new studies add to the evidence that social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling older adults, new research shows. The research also identifies technology as an effective way to intervene. Collectively, the studies don't establish a direct cause and effect between dementia and social isolation , defined as lack of social contact and interactions with peopl
How bad data traps people in the US justice system | Clementine Jacoby
Right now, hundreds of thousands of people are "stuck" in the US criminal justice system. They've completed all of their requirements for release, but nobody knows it because the system is run on old databases that don't talk to each other. TED Fellow Clementine Jacoby describes how we can fix it — bringing thousands of people home, reducing costs and improving public safety along the way.
Lecturers urged to review assessments in UK amid concerns over new AI tool
ChatGPT is capable of producing high-quality essays with minimal human input ChatGPT: what can the extraordinary artificial intelligence chatbot do? Lecturers at UK universities have been urged to review the way in which their courses are assessed amid concerns that students are already using a potent new AI tool capable of producing high-quality essays with minimal human input. ChatGPT, the late
Coupled induction of prophage and virulence factors during tick transmission of the Lyme disease spirochete
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35897-3 The alternative sigma factor RpoS of Borrelia burgdorferi regulates a pathway implicated in tick transmission, mammalian infectivity and persistent infection. Here, the authors characterise the role of the RpoS negative regulator bbd18 and show that RpoS also controls induction of endogenous prophage.
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Scientists cannot always differentiate between research abstracts generated by the AI ChatGPT and those written by humans
Proactively helping at work provides a 'high' for some, discouragement for others
Employees who proactively help others at work can get a boost of motivation, but some individuals get discouraged from doing it again when their personal needs aren't fulfilled, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research.
Raman spectroscopy method for rapid identification of beer spoilage bacteria
In a study published in Analytical Methods, a research group led by Li Bei from the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed the rapid detection of beer spoilage bacteria based on label-free surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) technology.
Device simulations with A U-Net model predicting physical quantities in two-dimensional landscapes
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27599-z
How rare was the orca stranding on a Florida beach? It's the first on record
When Blair Mase arrived at the Palm Coast beach around 9 a.m. Wednesday, she was in disbelief.
Raman spectroscopy method for rapid identification of beer spoilage bacteria
In a study published in Analytical Methods, a research group led by Li Bei from the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed the rapid detection of beer spoilage bacteria based on label-free surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) technology.
How supervisors can create a better work environment for deaf or hard-of-hearing employees
Hearing loss cases are climbing globally—1 in 5 adults are affected—along with a growing number of older workers who are more likely to experience hearing loss. A new study from researchers at Portland State, Oregon State and York universities sheds light on how the severity of an employee's hearing loss can impact their experience at work—and the steps managers and employers can take to create a
Plants as biomonitors of heavy metals
There are many sources of heavy metal pollutants, including vehicle exhausts, various industries, mines, thermal plants, and other combustion processes, and even volcanic activity. The presence of heavy metals in the environment represent a health risk to people and other living things. A review of approaches to biomonitoring of heavy metals, and specifically the use of plants, so-called phytomoni
How do customers feel about algorithms?
Customers feel good about a company when its representatives make decisions in their favor, such as approving their loan application or gold member status. But when an algorithm reaches the same favorable conclusion, those warm and fuzzy feelings tend to fade.
Methane 'gobbling' microorganism is a shape shifter
A microorganism that helps reduce the release of the greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere has been found to be a "shape shifter" capable of markedly changing its appearance and metabolism to rapidly respond to changes in its environment, a team of microbiologists has found.
How rare was the orca stranding on a Florida beach? It's the first on record
When Blair Mase arrived at the Palm Coast beach around 9 a.m. Wednesday, she was in disbelief.
Congress Rejects Funding the Military's Microsoft AR Goggles Because They Made Soldiers Sick
Congress Army Microsoft
Rejected Funding Last week, the US Army announced it was ordering a redesign of its flawed and extremely expensive Microsoft mixed reality headsets. But, according to Bloomberg , the military may struggle to finance such a venture, with Congress reportedly rejecting the Army's request for $400 million — which would come out of the government's $1.75 billion funding bill — to buy up to 6,900 pairs
Elon Musk Promises Starship Will Attempt Orbital Launch "Soon"
SpaceX Musk Starship
Promissory Note For almost a year , SpaceX Elon Musk has been promising that his space company will attempt to launch its Starship spacecraft into orbit for the first time within a matter of months . But given the company's recent progress, Musk's latest promise that Starship will attempt to go orbital "soon" might actually signal an imminent launch attempt. The company's orbital-poised Starship
Methane 'gobbling' microorganism is a shape shifter
A microorganism that helps reduce the release of the greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere has been found to be a "shape shifter" capable of markedly changing its appearance and metabolism to rapidly respond to changes in its environment, a team of microbiologists has found.
Electric vehicles would benefit 90% of US households
More than 90% of vehicle-owning households in the United States would see a reduction in the percentage of income they spend on transportation energy if they switched to electric vehicles, research finds. And more than 90% of households that replace gas-powered vehicles with EVs would also reduce the amount of climate-warming greenhouse gases they generate, the findings show. However, more than h
EU inaugurates first mainland satellite launch port
Space EU Satellite
The European Union wants to bolster its capacity to launch small satellites into space with a new launchpad in Arctic Sweden.
Scientists identify how a biological pathway leads stem cells to die or regenerate
A new study led by Cedars-Sinai and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has determined that altering a cellular process can lead stem cells—cells from which other cells in the body develop—to die or regenerate.
Singing gibbons found to be more rhythmic when performing duets
A team of researchers at the University of Turin, working with a colleague from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and another from Aarhus University and The Royal Academy of Music, has found that the lar gibbon tends to be more isochronous (repeating notes more regularly) when singing as part of a duet with a member of the opposite gender. The research is published in the journal Proc
NASA's Lunar Flashlight team assessing spacecraft's propulsion system
NASA's Lunar Flashlight mission successfully launched on Dec. 11, 2022, to begin its four-month journey to the moon, where the small satellite, or SmallSat, will test several new technologies with a goal of looking for hidden surface ice at the lunar South Pole. The mission is characterizing its new "green" propulsion system and developing a modified plan for the briefcase-size satellite's journey
Teachers' well-being doesn't fully recover over the Christmas break, study finds
Primary and secondary school teachers experiencing high levels of exhaustion when term ends are typically still recovering by the time school starts again, a research project into teachers' mental health over Christmas breaks has found.
Skin tone is found to shape the experiences of Mexican immigrants in Atlanta and Philadelphia
While racism is often a focus of concern in the U.S., skin tone—separate but related to race—plays a lesser known but important role in discrimination, according to new research.
Scientists identify how a biological pathway leads stem cells to die or regenerate
A new study led by Cedars-Sinai and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has determined that altering a cellular process can lead stem cells—cells from which other cells in the body develop—to die or regenerate.
Singing gibbons found to be more rhythmic when performing duets
A team of researchers at the University of Turin, working with a colleague from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and another from Aarhus University and The Royal Academy of Music, has found that the lar gibbon tends to be more isochronous (repeating notes more regularly) when singing as part of a duet with a member of the opposite gender. The research is published in the journal Proc
January launch planned for Rocket Lab's Electron
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility will support the launch of Rocket Lab U.S.'s first Electron rocket from Virginia at 6 p.m. EST, Monday, Jan. 23.
Researchers study size, distribution and densities of intergalactic hydrogen clouds
Galaxies are often surrounded by a halo of hydrogen gas. Over time a galaxy can lose this halo, which streams off into the intergalactic medium. As a result, there can be clouds of hydrogen among the clusters of galaxies in the universe, with a million stars worth of mass. Understanding the evolution of these hydrogen clouds can help astronomers understand how galaxies evolve. These clouds are inv
The chaotic cores of Perseus protostars
The formation of a star has a simple tale. A region of interstellar gas collapses under its own weight, eventually forming a dense protostar surrounded by a disk of gas and dust. The protostar and the disk rotate in the same plane, and often jets of gas stream from the poles of the protostar. Eventually, the protostar becomes dense enough and hot enough to be a true star, and a system of planets c
A true view of infant star clusters
Super star clusters (SSCs) are dense clusters of bright young stars. As they evolve their intense radiation can clear gas and dust from their region. But as they are forming the region around them is still undisturbed. Because of dense gas and dust surrounding them, only radio observations can detect these natal super star clusters. But how do astronomers know that a signal in their data is a nata
Grassland ecosystems become more resilient with age, finds long-term biodiversity experiment
Recent experiments have shown that the loss of species from a plant community can reduce ecosystem functions and services such as productivity, carbon storage and soil health. With the loss of functioning the ecosystem may also become destabilized in its ability to maintain ecosystem functions and services in the long-term. However, assessing this is only possible if experiments can be maintained
Grassland ecosystems become more resilient with age, finds long-term biodiversity experiment
Recent experiments have shown that the loss of species from a plant community can reduce ecosystem functions and services such as productivity, carbon storage and soil health. With the loss of functioning the ecosystem may also become destabilized in its ability to maintain ecosystem functions and services in the long-term. However, assessing this is only possible if experiments can be maintained
An electrochemical biosensor for antibody detection
The quantitative detection of specific antibodies in complex samples such as blood can provide information on many different diseases but usually requires a complicated laboratory procedure. A new method for the rapid, inexpensive, yet quantitative and specific point-of-care detection of antibodies has now been introduced in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition by an Italian researc
Chemists cook up brand-new kind of nanomaterial
There's a new nanomaterial on the block. University of Oregon chemists have found a way to make carbon-based molecules with a unique structural feature: interlocking rings.
Migrating birds: Disturbances in magnetic field suspected when birds go astray
It seems logical enough that bad weather can sometimes cause birds to become disoriented during their annual fall migrations—causing them to wind up in territory they're unaccustomed to. But why, even when weather is not a major factor, do birds travel far away from their usual routes?
Scientists investigate anaerobic degradation and conversion of the volatile hydrocarbon isoprene
Isoprene is the world's most abundant biogenic volatile hydrocarbon, and its annual contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is similar to the carbon dioxide equivalent of methane. However, the degradation and transformation of isoprene in the environment is still unclear.
Researchers measure size-luminosity relation of galaxies less than a billion years after Big Bang
An international team of researchers including the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU) has studied the relation between galaxy size and luminosity of some of the earliest galaxies in the universe taken by the brand-new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), less than a billion years after the Big Bang, reports a new study in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
Hydrogen storage material's key restriction identified
India Green Hydrogen
A group of researchers has identified the key stumbling block of a common solid-state hydrogen material, paving the way for future design guidelines and widespread commercial use.
Radiation build-up and dissipation in Raman random fiber laser
Raman random fiber lasers (RRFL) have attractive features, such as their simple structure, excellent wavelength-tunability and high optical-optical conversion efficiency. They show great potential for long-distance fiber sensing, speckle-free imaging, high-energy physics, and other applications. The unique feedback in the RRFL comes from distributed fiber Rayleigh scattering with intrinsic randomn
An electrochemical biosensor for antibody detection
The quantitative detection of specific antibodies in complex samples such as blood can provide information on many different diseases but usually requires a complicated laboratory procedure. A new method for the rapid, inexpensive, yet quantitative and specific point-of-care detection of antibodies has now been introduced in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition by an Italian researc
Plate tectonics in the twenty-first century
The emergence of plate tectonics in the late 1960s led to a paradigm shift from fixism to mobilism of global tectonics, providing a unifying context for the previously disparate disciplines of Earth sciences. Although plate tectonics was originally defined by the kinematics of the Earth's outer shell (lithosphere) on the underlying asthenosphere, a number of dynamic interpretations for its operati
Making the case for using insects as food for both humans and livestock
Two pairs of academics are making the case for using insects as a food source in Perspectives pieces published in the journal Science.
Researchers identify protein that counteracts key rattlesnake venom toxins
Venomous snakes cause an estimated 120,000 deaths and 400,000 disabling injuries worldwide each year, with approximately 8,000 snake bite cases in the United States alone.
Migrating birds: Disturbances in magnetic field suspected when birds go astray
It seems logical enough that bad weather can sometimes cause birds to become disoriented during their annual fall migrations—causing them to wind up in territory they're unaccustomed to. But why, even when weather is not a major factor, do birds travel far away from their usual routes?
Scientists investigate anaerobic degradation and conversion of the volatile hydrocarbon isoprene
Isoprene is the world's most abundant biogenic volatile hydrocarbon, and its annual contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is similar to the carbon dioxide equivalent of methane. However, the degradation and transformation of isoprene in the environment is still unclear.
You might call it a failure to launch – I call it one small step closer to making British space history | Maggie Aderin-Pocock
After watching LauncherOne abort, I felt briefly dejected. But our attempts to put these tiny satellites into space will pay off Just like any expectant parent, I had a bag packed and was waiting by the front door. In these situations you never know when things will kick off, so it's best to be prepared. The birth that I was waiting for was not a child, but the UK's new launch capability to get b
Making the case for using insects as food for both humans and livestock
Two pairs of academics are making the case for using insects as a food source in Perspectives pieces published in the journal Science.
Researchers identify protein that counteracts key rattlesnake venom toxins
Venomous snakes cause an estimated 120,000 deaths and 400,000 disabling injuries worldwide each year, with approximately 8,000 snake bite cases in the United States alone.
Machine learning maps risk to sharks from fishing lines
Researchers are using machine learning to map where sharks face the most risk from longline fishing. The ocean can be a dangerous place, even for a shark. Despite sitting at the top of the food chain, these predators are now reeling from destructive human activities like overfishing, pollution, and climate change. The new research used data from regional fisheries management organizations and mac
Most clergy support medical care for depression
About 90% of clergy members in a recent survey had a medical understanding of depression. About 10% said they'd counsel their congregation to address depression only through religious means. "We consider this good news," Mark Chaves, professor of sociology, religious studies, and divinity at Duke University, and coauthor of a paper on the survey. "We've known for a while that a lot of people brin
Move over polar bears, there's another top predator along the Arctic coast
A new study has revealed that certain sea stars rival polar bears as the most prolific predators in coastal Arctic ecosystems.
Why is core strength important?
From perfecting a pull-up to easing back pain, here's what experts say about the benefits of a strong core.
AI Might Be Seemingly Everywhere, but There Are Still Plenty of Things It Can't Do—For Now
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These days, we don't have to wait long until the next breakthrough in artificial intelligence impresses everyone with capabilities that previously belonged only in science fiction. In 2022, AI art generation tools such as Open AI's DALL-E 2, Google's Imagen, and Stable Diffusion took the internet by storm, with users generating high-quality images from text descriptions. Unlike previous developme
How Video Games Can Impact Your Heart Health
Scientists are just starting to unravel the complex relationship between video games, like Mario Kart, and heart health, but their findings suggest that moderation may be the key.
Protected areas in Britain fail to stop loss of insects and spiders
Invertebrate monitoring data from 1990 to 2018 show that protected areas in Britain are losing species at the same rate as unprotected areas
Mental health service criticised for experiment with AI chatbot
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 Pentagon Just Quietly Released a Report About Hundreds of New UFO Sightings
US UAP Pentagon 2021
Watch the Skies In a quiet Thursday report dump, the Pentagon released declassified intelligence on hundreds more of what it now refers to as "unidentified aerial phenomena," or UAPs for short. The Director of National Intelligence's report , which is the second since the Department of Defense opened its All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) earlier in Joe Biden's presidency, lists a whoppi
Deep-ultraviolet birefringent hydrogel based on 2D cobalt-doped titanate
A birefringence based light modulator that works in the wavelength region of < 350 nm plays a vital role in DUV beam shaping, high density data storage, semiconductor micro-nano processing and photolithography. Actually, a series of DUV birefringent materials, including single crystals of α-BBO, MgF2, Ca(BO2)2, and α-SnF2, have thus been made and commercially used. However, these birefringent elem
Five Revolutionary Technologies Helping Scientists Study Polar Bears
As climate change threatens the charismatic creatures, scientists are embracing innovations to help them understand and protect the bears
Lignin, the stuff that makes trees woody, is shaping up to be a strong contender in the search for materials to make sustainable batteries
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What advancements in AI technology will have the biggest impact on our daily lives in the next 5-10 years?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize healthcare in many ways, and one of the most promising areas is in the field of diagnostic imaging and drug development. In diagnostic imaging, AI can assist doctors in identifying and analyzing medical images, such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. This can help to improve the accuracy of diagnoses and reduce the need for invasive proc
The world is entering a new age of clean technology manufacturing, and countries' industrial strategies will be key to success – News – IEA
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Scientists propose converting abandoned mines into gravity batteries | Called Underground Gravity Energy Storage, the new technique proposes an effective long-term energy storage solution utilizing now-defunct mines.
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Podcast: The Dual-Use Risk of AI Powered Drug Discovery
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How brachyuran crabs survive in highly acidic areas near shallow-water hydrothermal vents
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Taiwan and one in Germany has discovered the means by which brachyuran crabs are able to survive in highly acidic waters near shallow-water hydrothermal vents. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes how they studied crab specimens and the environment in which they live to solve the puzzle of
Brazilians are turning to Instagram to identify far-right rioters
In the hours after far-right insurrectionists trashed government buildings in Brazil's capital on Sunday, a new account popped up on Instagram. Called Contragolpe Brasil —a clever play on words that means both "Against the coup Brazil" and "Counterblow Brazil"—it quickly started posting photos of alleged riot participants. The idea was to crowdsource information that could identify "people who at
Researchers develop fluidic memristor with diverse neuromorphic functions
Neuromorphic devices have attracted increasing attention because of their potential applications in neuromorphic computing, intelligence sensing, brain-machine interfaces and neuroprosthetics. However, most of the neuromorphic functions realized are based on the mimic of electric pulses with solid state devices. Mimicking the functions of chemical synapses, especially neurotransmitter-related func
'Metabolic switch' may pave way for obesity, cancer treatments
Metabolic Switch Obesity
Researchers have discovered a method for modifying the function of an enzyme crucial to fat production. The find could lead to more effective treatments for childhood obesity and cancer. While the research was in fruit fly larvae, being able to speed up or slow down lipid metabolism could have significant implications for human health, says Hua Bai, an associate professor of genetics, development
EU needs major investment to hit emissions target
Europe Zero Net-Zero
If Europe fails to invest 302 billion euros in climate-relevant infrastructure over the next two years, it will not reach its target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, researchers report. Both the European Union and Switzerland have set themselves the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050 and of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. To achieve this target, major inves
Researchers develop fluidic memristor with diverse neuromorphic functions
Neuromorphic devices have attracted increasing attention because of their potential applications in neuromorphic computing, intelligence sensing, brain-machine interfaces and neuroprosthetics. However, most of the neuromorphic functions realized are based on the mimic of electric pulses with solid state devices. Mimicking the functions of chemical synapses, especially neurotransmitter-related func
How brachyuran crabs survive in highly acidic areas near shallow-water hydrothermal vents
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Taiwan and one in Germany has discovered the means by which brachyuran crabs are able to survive in highly acidic waters near shallow-water hydrothermal vents. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes how they studied crab specimens and the environment in which they live to solve the puzzle of
Building better catalysts to close the carbon dioxide loop
The best way to stave off the worst effects of climate change is to reduce CO2 emissions around the world. And one way to do that, says Zhongwei Chen, a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, is to capture the CO2 and convert it into other useful chemicals, such as methanol and methane for fuels.
Fjernvarme Fyns kul-leverandør undersøges for tvivlsomme russiske forbindelser
PLUS. Det Cypern-baserede rederi Raduga nægter alle tråde til Rusland, men aktivitet i russiske havne og forbindelser til skattely får Fjernvarme Fyn til at tjekke efter.
Kysten er fyldt med PFAS: Her er hvad vi ved og ikke ved
PLUS. Naturstyrelsen har fundet PFAS i næsten alle prøver taget i vand og græs langs de vestvendte kyster. Men hvordan kommer forureningen fra hav til land, og hvordan kan forureningen være så omfattende?
Global patterns of climate change impacts on desert bird communities
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35814-8 Desert-dwelling species are adapted to high temperatures, but further warming may push them beyond their physiological limits. Here, the authors integrate biophysical models and species distributions to project physiological impacts of climate change on desert birds globally and identify potential refugia.
Discovery and biosynthesis of karnamicins as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35829-1 Treatment of hypertension entails use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Here, the authors show a series of karnamicins with significant inhibitory activity and identify two unusual flavoprotein hydroxylases involved in the assembly of the fully-substituted hydroxypyridine core of karnamicins.
Konstgjorda nervceller rustas med allt fler egenskaper
Forskare har skapat en konstgjord neuron som liknar biologiska nervceller. Den kan även stimulera naturliga nerver – något som väcker hopp om att på sikt kunna använda teknologin för olika behandlingar. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
New techniques for accurate measurements of tiny quantum objects
New research led by a team of scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) has outlined a way to achieve more accurate measurements of microscopic objects using quantum computers—a step that could prove useful in a huge range of next-generation technologies, including biomedical sensing.
New strategy developed for cryopreservation of mouse follicles
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Zhao Gang, Prof. Shi Qinghua from the University of Science and Technology (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Prof. Cao Yunxia from Anhui Medical University, realized the high-quality cryopreservation of mouse preantral follicles (PAFs) based on biomimetics and physical field-assisted ice inhibition. This work was published in Nature Communication
Genetically engineered bacterium enables biosynthesis of melanin nanoparticles
Photothermal therapy (PTT) has attracted considerable attention for the treatment of tumors because it is minimally invasive and has spatiotemporal selectivity.
Theta tACS impairs episodic memory more than tDCS
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-27190-y
Physics-embedded inverse analysis with algorithmic differentiation for the earth's subsurface
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-26898-1
New strategy developed for cryopreservation of mouse follicles
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Zhao Gang, Prof. Shi Qinghua from the University of Science and Technology (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Prof. Cao Yunxia from Anhui Medical University, realized the high-quality cryopreservation of mouse preantral follicles (PAFs) based on biomimetics and physical field-assisted ice inhibition. This work was published in Nature Communication
Efter kras kritik af Energinets outsourcing: Sikkerheden stadig ikke tilfredsstillende
Rigsrevisionen kritiserede sidste år Energinets outsourcing af it-funktioner, men langt fra alt er løst.
AI Isn't Hollywood's Villain—It's a Flawed Hero
Far from ushering in the death of cinema, AI can help film the "unfilmable" and make cinema more collaborative.
The TikTok That Will Be the Great Unsolved Mystery of This Era
Here's why your social media feeds might be haunted by posts about 26-year-old nursing assistants.
Lina Khan's Plan to Liberate US Workers
The chair of the Federal Trade Commission explains why she wants to ban companies from locking up employees with noncompete clauses.
Gene Drives Could Fight Malaria and Other Global Killers but Might Have Unintended Consequences
A new technology could wipe out whole species. Is it a magic bullet or a genetic atom bomb?
Seven Books About How Homes Shape Our Life
Every time I move to a new apartment or house, the smell of fresh paint on the walls promises all sorts of possibilities. The perfect house, after all, is a pervasive fantasy; HGTV , magazines, and social media fool me into thinking that perfection is attainable if I just spend a little more money, arrange the dishes in the cupboard, and adjust the height of the clock just so. When I meet my new
The Download: crypto in the Congo, and a chip design milestone
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. Why Congo's most famous national park is betting big on crypto In eastern Congo, a guard carrying a heavy AK-47 is a rare authority figure in a largely lawless region—a ranger who usually patrols Virunga National Park, a place famous for endangered mountain go
Control of protein stability by post-translational modifications
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35795-8 Here the authors summarize current knowledge of the regulation of protein stability by various post-translational modifications (PTMs) including methylation and phosphorylation. PTM-regulated degrons act as signals for protein degradation or stabilization.
The interferon stimulated gene-encoded protein HELZ2 inhibits human LINE-1 retrotransposition and LINE-1 RNA-mediated type I interferon induction
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35757-6 Proteomic analyses revealed that a group of interferon-stimulated genes suppresses LINE-1 retrotransposon activities, including HELZ2, which reduces LINE-1 RNA and the associated innate immune response levels.
GALA: a computational framework for de novo chromosome-by-chromosome assembly with long reads
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35670-y Genomes usually contain multiple chromosomes. The paper reports on GALA, a computational framework for chromosome-based sequencing data separation and gap-free de novo assembly. It allows integration of different sources of data.
Preclinical development of kinetin as a safe error-prone SARS-CoV-2 antiviral able to attenuate virus-induced inflammation
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35928-z The search for antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 continue due to the emergence of variants of concerns, able to escape the vaccinal humoral response. In this work, authors pre-clinically explore the potential of kinetin against SARS-CoV-2, which could be used alone or in combination with other antivirals.
Interleukin-13 and its receptor are synaptic proteins involved in plasticity and neuroprotection
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35806-8 Il-13 is expressed in neurons and IL-13 ko causes memory impairment. Here, authors show that IL-13 and its receptor IL-13Ra1 are pre- and post-synaptic proteins, respectively, involved in synaptic signaling, plasticity and neuroprotection.
Could 'morning after' nasal spray block COVID?
Pinpointing the routes that the COVID-19 virus takes in and out of the nasal cavity could make possible a "morning after" spray to prevent infection, say researchers. Imagine someone just coughed on you on a flight, in line at the store, anywhere. If only there were a "morning after" nasal spray that could knock out respiratory viruses' ability to colonize your nose and throat. "Our upper airways
Net zero: Climate action delay will hurt economy, Tory MP's review says
The government is urged to take 25 actions by 2025 and phase out gas boilers within a decade.
Why the Search for Life in Space Starts With Ancient Earth
Need to estimate, from trillions of miles away, how likely another world is to host life? There's a flowchart for that.
Multisjuka har större risk att drabbas av demens
Att vara drabbad av flera sjukdomar, som diabetes, hjärtsjukdom och stroke, kopplas till kraftigt ökad risk för demens och alzheimer. En tvillingstudie tyder även på att samma gener kan bidra till sjukdomarna. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
You Don't Know How Bad the Pizza Box Is
Happiness, people will have you think, does not come from possessing things. It comes from love. Self-acceptance. Career satisfaction. Whatever. But here's what everyone has failed to consider: the Ooni Koda 12-inch gas-powered outdoor pizza oven. Since I purchased mine a year ago, my at-home pizza game has hit levels that are inching toward pizzaiolo perfection. Like Da Vinci in front of a blank
Conservation setbacks? The secrets to lifting morale
Nature, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00057-6 Endangered-species specialist Jim Groombridge describes how to lead a conservation field team, even when the species in question disappears.
Daily briefing: Why Roman concrete lasts for ages
Nature, Published online: 12 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00066-5 Romans made concrete with 'self-healing' properties. Plus, historic US research strike ends and how to make the most of a sabbatical.
Fossils reveal a big tortoise that once plodded island shores
Nature, Published online: 11 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00047-8 A now-extinct species of large reptile lived on Madagascar, where its relatives still reside.
LEDER Usikre systemer og borgerfjern it skal øverst på digitaliseringsministerens to do-liste
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Ny hjælp til patienter med selvskade i Region H
På et nyt afsnit vil Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri fra marts tilbyde et intensivt 12-ugers forløb til voksne patienter med selvskade. Tilbuddet er i første omgang målrettet patienter med borderline personlighedsforstyrrelse og eventuel komorbid PTSD, der ikke har haft succes med ambulante behandlingstilbud.
Historic wild camping tradition outlawed on part of Dartmoor
Wild camping on part of a Devon moor has been ruled illegal by the High Court unless permission given.
Reinfection rate in a cohort of healthcare workers over 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25908-6 Reinfection rate in a cohort of healthcare workers over 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic
Risk factors and injury patterns of e-scooter associated injuries in Germany
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25448-z
Strong El Niño could make 2024 the first year we pass 1.5°C of warming
Early modelling suggests the world's climate could shift to an El Niño pattern towards the end of 2023, which is likely to increase the global average temperature
Scary monsters: how virtual reality could help people cope with anxiety
Guardian science correspondent is put to the test in the panic-inducing VR world of a game that teaches breathing technique Tethered to a chair, in a gloomy basement, I'm doing my best not to panic – by breathing in for four seconds, holding for seven, and slowly releasing for eight. But when a bloodthirsty monster appears at my feet and starts crawling towards me, I don't need a dial to tell me
ChatGPT Has Investors Drooling—but Can It Bring Home the Bacon?
Microsoft OpenAI ChatGPT
The loquacious bot has Microsoft ready to sink a reported $10 billion into OpenAI. It's unclear what products can be built on the technology.
In the Fight Against Scams, 'Cyber Ambassadors' Enter the Chat
Police in the Indian state of Telangana have found a novel way to help people avoid getting swindled online: grassroots education.
The Overwatch League Ruled Esports. Then Everything Went Wrong
tOL Overwatch Esports
Activision-Blizzard's ambitious, much-hyped initiative has stalled. Recent upheavals reveal the instability of esports—and a murky future for the league.
The Battle Over Women's Data
In a post-Roe world, bodily autonomy must include control over personal data.
How Airports Catch Illicit Radioactive Cargo
Hidden screening devices are used to track the movement of dangerous materials—and recently caught a shipment of uranium at London's Heathrow Airport.
PODCAST Selvbygget hjemmebatteri minimerer elregningen
Gamle battericeller får nyt liv hjemme hos Mads Aarup i form af et hjemmebatteri, der skal forsyne seks lejligheder i hans opgang med strøm, indkøbt når den er billigst. Hør hvordan i ugens Transformator og bidrag gerne med spørgsmål og kommentarer.
The Misery of Being a Big-City Mayor
"I'm not going to sit here and tell you we did everything perfectly. We haven't," Lori Lightfoot, Chicago's mayor, says in a campaign ad released late last year. "But we've tried our darndest to make sure we got it right, and when we haven't—you pick yourself up and you listen and you're humble and you learn from your mistakes." That might not be the most triumphant message for the incumbent to s
Despite Everything You Think You Know, America Is on the Right Track
Negativity is by now so deeply ingrained in American media culture that it's become the default frame imposed on reality. In large part, this is because since the dawn of the internet age, the surest way to build an audience is to write stories that make people terrified or furious. This is not rocket science: Evolution designed humans to pay special attention to threats. So, unsurprisingly, the
Russia Will Launch New Soyuz To Replace Leaking Spacecraft at ISS
Cosmonaut Anna Kikina used the robotic Canadarm2 to capture this image of Soyuz after the leak. Image: NASA It has been several weeks since a Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked at the International Space Station (ISS) sprung a coolant leak. NASA has been working on potential emergency evacuation plans, to say nothing of how the station would handle regular crew rotations without that vehicle. Now, R
Can anybody help me
This all started last year near february/march when i had a really weird episode and i heard a really weird radio wave/computer sound and i think i heard a voice it was crazy and i forget most of it, but the first thing that came after that was feeling like something was physically in my head and when i took big gulps of drinks it seemed to help. Now its gotten severe and i honestly think im goin
Near-infrared-IIb emitting single-atom catalyst for imaging-guided therapy of blood-brain barrier breakdown after traumatic brain injury
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35868-8 Monitoring the status of blood-brain barrier (BBB) and inhibiting reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated oxidative damage are key issues in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Here, the authors design a near-infrared-IIb emitting Mn single-atom catalyst for imaging-guided therapy to alleviate ROS m
A practical perspective for chromatic orthogonality for implementing in photolithography
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27869-w
Endoscopic findings in the upper gastrointestinal tract in patients with Crohn's disease are common, highly specific, and associated with chronic gastritis
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-21630-5
Discovery of rafoxanide as a novel agent for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
Non Small Cell Lung
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27403-y
German EV and plug-in car sales hit 55.4% market share in December 2022
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What is the Future: Photonics or Weyltronics?
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This cool new approach to refrigeration could replace harmful chemicals
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Methods to isolate and culturing local soil organisms, provide a way to increase symbiotic soil diversity on farms. Without introducing non native species.
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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. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
We can use sewage to track the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Antibiotic Bacteria
This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review's weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . This week, a sore throat and bunged-up nose led me to break out my dusty old box of covid tests. I haven't had to use one in a while—immunity where I live, in the UK, is pretty high now. In the last couple of years, I've had covid at least once, and have
The next pandemic, and why time is money: Books in brief
Nature, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00060-x Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
Kronisk inflammation ved type 2-diabetes bidrager til risiko for komorbiditeter
Danske forskere har kortlagt, hvordan niveauerne af forskellige inflammationsmarkører er koblet til risikoen for udvikling af komorbiditeter ved type 2-diabetes. Kan vi medicinsk dæmpe inflammationsniveauet, kan vi muligvis også bremse progressionen af forskellige komplikationer relateret til diabetes, siger forsker.
Steno-forskere klar til at gentage legendarisk dansk forsøg – nu ved type 1-diabetes
Det danske Steno 2-studie fra midten af 1990erne revolutionerede behandlingen af personer med type 2-diabetes i hele verden. Nu vil forskere fra Steno Diabetes Centrene gentage succesen med personer med type 1-diabetes.
Dyr på græsningsarealer undersøges efter høje fund af PFAS ved alle vestvendte kyster
PLUS. PFAS-forureninger vækker stor bekymring blandt lokale landmænd og flere styrelser og peger på en diffus forurening.
Dansk firma ødelægger russiske droner i Ukraine
Teknologien ødelægger de russiske droner, så de ikke kan gøre skade.
Relationship between serum nitric oxide of patients with thyroid disorders and metabolic syndrome indices and nitrate concentration of water
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27560-0
Variable effects of vegetation characteristics on a recreation service depending on natural and social environment
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27799-7
Genomic analysis as a tool to infer disparate phylogenetic origins of dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors and their satellite lesions
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-26636-7
Deficiency of transcription factor Nkx6.1 does not prevent insulin secretion in INS-1E cells
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27985-7
Examination of human osteoarchaeological remains as a feasible source of polar and apolar metabolites to study past conditions
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27401-0
Evaluation of ABCG2-mediated extra-renal urate excretion in hemodialysis patients
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-26519-x
A new thermography using inelastic scattering analysis of wavelength-resolved neutron transmission imaging
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27857-0
Partial COVID-19 closure of a national park reveals negative influence of low-impact recreation on wildlife spatiotemporal ecology
Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27670-9
Gorillas, militias, and Bitcoin: Why Congo's most famous national park is betting big on crypto
Congo Bitcoin Virunga
The AK-47 is heavy with extra clips strapped together, jungle style, but the man holding it doesn't flinch as he patrols the heavily forested mountain. Here in eastern Congo , where the Soviet throwback weapon costs just $40 on the black market , militias use its dawa , or magic, to take land, timber, ivory, and the rare minerals that have long been this region's promise and its curse. But this m
Spectacular Butterfly Nebula offers a glimpse of our sun's final fate
New time-lapse images of the beautiful Butterfly Nebula come closer to explaining its spectacular strangeness.
Sverige finder hidtil største mængder af sjældne jordarter i Europa
PLUS. Fundet kan bidrage til at løsrive Europa fra Kina, men udvinding har lange udsigter.
How coaching could help tackle toxic research cultures
Nature, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00063-8 Simon Kay wants to use his newly acquired skills as a life and leadership coach to improve how science is led and managed.
Topographic representation of current and future threats in the mouse nociceptive amygdala
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35826-4 Adaptive behavior requires using both memories and ongoing experience. Here, the authors find that amygdala neurons topographically encode sensory stimuli including predicted versus ongoing threats to contribute to appropriate behaviors.
Book Review: Tracing the Relational Roots of Happiness
What are the keys to wellbeing? Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz, the authors of ''The Good Life," find some surprising clues to what makes a life fulfilling in the world's longest scientific study of happiness, which has followed hundreds of participants for over eight decades.
Here's what didn't make the list for 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023
Explore which items are a part of 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023 . Every year, our reporters and editors put together a list of the 10 technologies that we think matter most right now. This the 22nd year we've published this list, and you can explore the brand new 2023 list here . The task of selecting technologies for this list always sparks lively discussions and debate within our team. We h
California downpours won't fix decades of drought: scientists
Near-record rainfall has battered California for weeks, sparking floods and landslides as the state struggles to cope with so much water.
Aarhus er bedst til Hjerte-Kar i Danmarks Bedste Hospitaler 2023: »Vi kan bedre og mere fokuseret bruge data til at forbedre os«
Efter nogle turbulente år med organisatoriske ændringer og udskiftninger og konstitueringer i ledelsen, er det nu tid til konsolidering. To cheflæger og seks nyudnævnte ledende overlæger på Hjertesygdomme på Aarhus Universitetshospital skal sammen med naboerne på Hjerte-, Lunge- og Karkirurgi arbejde for at fastholde og forbedre de resultater, der placerer AUH som landets bedste hospital til hjer
Atrieflimren: Forbedret forebyggende behandling kan reducere forekomsten af stroke
3-400 tilfælde af blodpropper i hjernen kan forebygges ved at sætte flere patienter med atrieflimren i blodfortyndende behandling, viser årsrapport fra Databasen for Atrieflimren.
Regionale variationer i etårsdødelighed efter PCI
Alderssammensætning og komorbiditet kan forklare forskelle i overlevelse efter ballonudvidelse.
Stigende antal patienter indgår i hjertesvigtdatabase
Øgning i patientantal skyldes formodentlig, at problemer med den nyeste version af Landspatientregistret, LPR3, er overstået, fremgår det af de seneste årsrapport fra Dansk Hjertesvigtdatabase.
Komplikationer efter koronarangiografi underrapporteres
Det er svært for personalet på kardiologiske laboratorier at følge patienterne for mulige komplikationer efter koronarangiografi, viser årsrapport.
Infrainguinal bypass kirurgi: Stor interesse for amputationsforebyggelse
Hver sjette patient amputeres inden for et år efter amputationsforebyggende kirurgi, fremgår det af årsrapporten fra Landsregistret Karbase.
Carotis trombendarterektomi: Langvarige nationale problemer med at leve op til ventetid til operation
Operation som kan forebygge ny og alvorligere stroke udføres ikke i tilstrækkelig grad inden for de anbefalede tidsfrister, viser årsrapport fra Landsregistret Karbase.
Dødelighed efter bypass holder sig på samme niveau som de senere år
Små patienttal giver stor statistisk usikkerhed om regionale forskelle i dødelighed efter hjertebypass.
Hver tiende reopereres for blødning efter kombineret aortaklap- og bypassoperation
Et ud af fire centre lever op til standarden for reoperation for blødning efter klapoperation med samtidig bypass.
Tid på intensiv efter aortaklapoperation varierer
Lokale aftaler om overflytning mellem intensiv og sengeafdeling kan påvirke mulighederne for hurtig overflytning efter isoleret aortaklapoperation, viser årsrapport fra Dansk Hjerteregister.
Abdominale aortaaneurismer: Store regionale forskelle på brug af åben og endovaskulær kirurgi
Enkelte afdelinger står for hovedparten af brugen af endovaskulære indgreb på patienter, der opereres elektivt eller akut for abdominale aortaaneurismer.
Population ageing is a defining global trend of our times: In 2021, 1 in 10 people worldwide were aged 65 or above. By 2050, this age group is projected to account for 1 in 6 people globally.
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Cancer vaccines are showing promise. Here's how they work.
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Hubble finds hungry black hole twisting captured star into donut shape
Black holes are gatherers, not hunters. They lie in wait until a hapless star wanders by. When the star gets close enough, the black hole's gravitational grasp violently rips it apart and sloppily devours its gasses while belching out intense radiation.
Researchers publish 'wake-up call' to help protect biodiversity in the face of climate change
When the U.S. government committed last January to conserving 30% of the United States' natural land and water by the year 2030, the decision was embraced by the majority of Americans. A poll found that 80% of voters supported what's known as the "30 by 30 plan" but questions remain about how to decide which pieces of nature should be protected to reach that goal.
Chocolate coats tongue to give melt-in-mouth sensation, study finds
Scientists say sensual discovery could be used to design low-fat product that mimics feel of high fat The irresistible melt-in-the-mouth sensation of chocolate comes down to the way it lubricates the tongue, according to scientists. A study investigated the physical process by which a solid square of chocolate morphs into a smooth emulsion. It found that chocolate released a fatty film that coats
Researchers publish 'wake-up call' to help protect biodiversity in the face of climate change
When the U.S. government committed last January to conserving 30% of the United States' natural land and water by the year 2030, the decision was embraced by the majority of Americans. A poll found that 80% of voters supported what's known as the "30 by 30 plan" but questions remain about how to decide which pieces of nature should be protected to reach that goal.
Photos of the Week: Arabian Oryx, Siberian Tigers, Flying Squid
Dogsledding in the dark in Svalbard, a trout-catching contest in South Korea, lava in Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, tornado damage in Alabama, heavy rain and floods in California, Orthodox Christmas celebrations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, an invasion of Brazil's Congress by pro-Bolsonaro protesters in Brasilia, and much more
Schneider Shorts 13.01.2023 – On a strictly confidential basis
Schneider Shorts 13.01.2023 – confidential whitewashing in Australia, hallmarks of fraud in Cell, Nature journals welcome Count Facula and a Greek cheater, with FDA's new Alzheimer's drug, a German editor who can't stop papermilling, an Italian art lover in Ohio, and why Smut Clyde will never get full credit.
'Irish Giant' Finally Finds Some Privacy 200 Years After Body-Snatching Incident
The skeleton is out of the closet.
PLO-formand kobler af med klassikere og nordisk litteratur
KULTURKANYLEN Jørgen Skadborg, formand for PLO, bruger litteratur til at slappe af og få et indblik i, hvordan andre mennesker lever og tænker. Han holder særligt af at læse klassikere som Ernest Hemingway og ny nordisk og dansk litteratur.
Godt nytår
Forhåbentlig bliver 2023 året, hvor de faglige og videnskabelige organisationer 'bider til bolle', men det kræver, at politikerne starter.
Hospitalerne producerer 4,4 ton affald i timen – nu skal det sorteres
I privaten er vi i fuld gang med grønne poser og sorte spande, og fra nytår skal danske erhvervsvirksomheder også sortere husholdningslignende affald. Det gælder også sundhedsvæsenet. Dagens Medicin har taget temperaturen på, hvordan det går med sortering og genanvendelse af affald på hospitalerne.
Regioner skal ind i klimakampen
Fra 1. januar er alle hospitaler forpligtet til at sortere deres affald. Mens man i nogle regioner først nu skal til at søsætte pilottest, er man andre steder væsentligt længere fremme. Men ingen steder er man i mål.
Store forskelle på hospitalers affaldsindsats
Der er markante regionale forskelle på, hvor langt man er nået med at implementere den nye lovgivning, der trådte i kraft 1. januar, og som skal sikre en rationel håndtering og genanvendelse af det affald, der produceres på landets hospitaler.
Cheflæge: Du ville aldrig tillade en pilot at arbejde så længe
Akutmedicinernes arbejdsmiljø er risikofyldt. De udfordres af lange vagttider og høj grad af patientkontakt. Men på akutafdelingen på Regionshospital Randers forandres vilkårene: Vagterne er kortere, og der er fokus på faglig udvikling.
Akutmedicinere risikerer at brænde ud
Den 34-årige akutmediciner Emil Ejersbo Iversen har selv prøvet at være presset ud i sygemeldinger på grund af ekstremt arbejdspres. Nu arbejder han fagpolitisk med at forbedre arbejdsforholdene på landets akutmodtagelser, inden det får konsekvenser for patientsikkerheden.
Der skal investeres i arbejdsmiljøet på akutafdelingerne nu, hvis sikkerheden for patienter som dig og mig skal sikres
55 pct. af respondenterne i et nyligt gennemført arbejdsmiljøsurvey for læger i akutmodtagelsen følte sig helt eller delvist udbrændte. Det har direkte konsekvenser for patientsikkerheden.
James Webb Space Telescope Confirms Its First Exoplanet
NASA Webb Telescope Earth
The James Webb Space Telescope was not designed exclusively to hunt for exoplanets like NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), but it can still make vital contributions to our understanding of these distant worlds. NASA has announced that Webb just confirmed its first exoplanet, a world known as LHS 475 b that was previously identified as a potential exoplanet by TESS. Unlike many o
Scientists Develop New, More Sustainable Refrigeration Technique
(Image: Mishaal Zahed/Unsplash) You'd think with how good we already are at cooling buildings and keeping our canned beverages nice and frosty, we wouldn't be working to improve our refrigeration techniques. According to a group of mechanical and chemical engineers, though, that isn't the case. There's quite a bit of progress to be made toward more sustainable cooling—and we might have just taken
Brugere frygter for Københavns eneste tørbulkhavn: Alle lejekontrakter udløber i 2035
PLUS. Eksterne aktører lægger så meget beslag på Prøvestenens arealer, at hovedstadens lette adgang til råstoffer som sten, sand og grus er i fare.
Structural basis of transcription recognition of a hydrophobic unnatural base pair by T7 RNA polymerase
Nature Communications, Published online: 13 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35755-8 T7 RNA polymerase (RNAP) is widely used for synthesizing RNA molecules with synthetic modifications and unnatural base pairs (UBPs). Here, authors show the structural basis of how UBPs are recognized as template and substrate, providing mechanistic insights into UBP transcription by T7 RNAP.
Bioøkonomer: Mere biomasse og flere sommerfugle kræver gentænkning af landbruget
PLUS. Vi kan få 50 procent flere bioressourcer til den grønne omstilling og mere biodiversitet. Men det kræver helt ny landbrugstænkning og afgiftsstruktur, lyder det fra regeringsnedsat panel.
Fathers Have Been Older Than Mothers For 250,000 Years, Study Finds
The time of your life.
The future of gaming: Using Augmented Reality to turn real life property into a video game. Intelligent Augmented AI navigate any physical space, outdoor or indoor!
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Old mice grow young again in study. Can people do the same? | CNN
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At a CAGR 11.6%, Industrial Robotics Market Size Reach $42.6 Bn By 2030, Reports Insights
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Vaginal swabs could be used to predict likelihood of preterm births
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JWST Just Confirmed Its First Exoplanet, And It's The Size of Earth
Here's what we know.
Space Probes Sent by Aliens Could Arrive in Reverse. Here's Why.
An interstellar paradox!
The Case for 'Kraken'
A new subvariant of SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly taking over in the U.S.—the most transmissible that has ever been detected. It's called XBB.1.5, in reference to its status as a hybrid of two prior strains of Omicron, BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75. It's also called "Kraken." Not by everyone, though. The nickname Kraken was ginned up by an informal group of scientists on Twitter and has caught on at some—but onl
'Forever chemicals' still in use in UK make-up
PFAS substances linked with cancer discovered in UK cosmetics on day EU sets out to ban them.
I am ruining my own joy by overthinking awkward and inappropriate things | Jess Harwood
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Neuron-generating stem cells hold promise for multiple sclerosis
Nature, Published online: 09 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00037-w A trial aimed at evaluating safety offers hints that stem cells preserve grey matter in people with the neurodegenerative disease.
Chocolate with a low-fat centre could still feel luxurious to eat
Fat on the outside of chocolate may be key for its mouthfeel, suggesting that fat content could be reduced in the centre without compromising the sensation
The Fall of The Amazon Could Trigger a Global Cascade of Tipping Points
Like dominos.
Traveling Back in Time Is Possible Inside Universes That Spin
Prepare for a long journey.
Hubble finds hungry black hole twisting captured star into donut shape
Black holes are gatherers, not hunters. They lie in wait until a hapless star wanders by. When the star gets close enough, the black hole's gravitational grasp violently rips it apart and sloppily devours its gasses while belching out intense radiation. Astronomers have recorded a star's final moments in detail as it gets gobbled up by a black hole.
Academic Freedom Is Not a Matter of Opinion
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. After declining to renew the contract of an adjunct professor, the president of Hamline University issued a statement that underscores the need to defend academic freedom in American universities. But
Heat and drought have 'significant influence' on food security and agricultural production, new review argues
Heat and drought are the utmost limiting abiotic factors that pose a major threat to food security and agricultural production, and are exacerbated by "extreme and rapid" climate change, according to a new paper in CABI Reviews.
Why chocolate feels so good: It is all down to lubrication
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.
Heat and drought have 'significant influence' on food security and agricultural production, new review argues
Heat and drought are the utmost limiting abiotic factors that pose a major threat to food security and agricultural production, and are exacerbated by "extreme and rapid" climate change, according to a new paper in CABI Reviews.
Cleopatra Wasn't a Hot Topic in 2022, So Why Was Her Wiki Page The Most Popular?
More than just an interesting coincidence.
CNET Has Been Quietly Publishing AI-Written Articles for Months
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Mercedes will reportedly drop the EQ brand to prepare for an all-electric future | You could see EQ-less EVs as soon as 2024.
Mercedes Drop EQ 2024
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A wormhole that connects two points in space where the strength of gravity is different would let you violate the 2nd law of thermodynamics.
If for example you were able to create a wormhole that connects a point in Earth at sea level to a point above Earth let's say 1 kilometer — you'd be able to drop an object on the wormhole at sea level, have it appear 1 kilometer above earth, have it drop 1 kilometer and by the time it reaches the ground it'll have gained kinetic energy more than the energy you used to push it through the wormh
What is the coolest, most impressive piece of futuristic technology that I can buy and have in my hands by the end of the year?
in 2013,10 years ago, I posed this same question , and again in 2015 . I am now posing this question again. If a device is slated for after 2023, do post it as well with the intended release date. For inspiration and reflection, here are the suggestions from last time and where they are now. 2013 1: foc.us is a tDCS headset. Company is still around and has released its v3 device. 2: Leap Motion c
Was a paper from Taiwan retracted because of a geopolitical dispute?
A study in the journal Smart Materials in Medicine has earned a retraction, seemingly not because of scholarly malfeasance or an inadvertent oversight, but because of a "lack of agreement on affiliation format." The crucial fact seems to be that almost all of the article's authors, including its two senior authors, list affiliations in Taiwan, raising the question if the retraction is based on th
Sam Bankman-Fried, Bored on House Arrest, Starts a Substack
FTX SBF Substack
Sam Bankman-Fried, fallen crypto golden boy and former CEO of the imploded cryptocurrency exchange FTX, simply cannot shut up . Pre-arrest, he posted long rants on Twitter , and against all sane legal advice has gone on numerous talk shows, panels, and otherwise ill-advised outlets to say various versions of "I fucked up but definitely not criminally." Post-arrest, he's inexplicably chosen to con
The Gas Stove Culture Wars Have Begun
US CPSC Gas Stoves
US politicians are battling over banning the appliance. Around the globe, gas stoves are emitting chemicals that harm the environment and people's health.
The plan to 'Trump-proof' US science against political meddling
Nature, Published online: 12 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03307-1 Guidance document calls on agencies to draft protective scientific-integrity policies for White House review within two months.
Tokamak experiments provide unique data for validating spacecraft heat shield ablation models
When a spacecraft enters a thick atmosphere at a high velocity, it rapidly compresses the gas in front of it. This creates temperatures high enough to ionize the gas molecules into a hot, dense plasma. To protect against damage, spacecraft are typically covered by a heat shield material that burns in a controlled manner. This process is called ablation. Though current materials are effective for p
Remains of Ohio fighter pilot shot down in WWII identified
Authorities have positively identified the remains of an Army Air Forces pilot from Ohio who died when his plane was shot down over Germany during World War II, the Defense Department announced Thursday.
Study finds hummingbirds' hovering flight likely evolved because of a lost gene
Hummingbirds, native to North and South America, are among the smallest and most agile birds in the world. Often barely larger than a thumb, they are the only bird species that can fly not only forwards, but also backwards or sideways. Their characteristic hovering flight makes that possible.
Boards of directors and the media generally 'get it right' in rewarding CEOs based on performance, study shows
A main focus in corporate governance research is whether boards of directors and the media appropriately reward and sanction CEOs based on their performance.
Surprise magma chamber growing under Mediterranean volcano
Using a novel imaging technique for volcanoes that produces high-resolution pictures of seismic wave properties, a new study reveals a large, previously undetected body of mobile magma underneath Kolumbo, an active submarine volcano near Santorini, Greece. The presence of the magma chamber increases the chances of a future eruption, prompting the researchers to recommend real-time hazard monitorin
Why older fathers pass on more genetic mutations to their offspring
It's not just the number of mutations that matters. It's the failure to fix them too.
Hand washing fabrics reduces microplastic release compared with machine washing
From tiny plankton to massive whales, microplastics have been found throughout the ocean food chain. One major source of this pollution are fibers shed while laundering synthetic fabrics. Although many studies show microfibers are released during machine washing, it's been less clear how hand washing contributes. Now, researchers report that hand washing can drastically cut the amount of fibers sh
Fossils reveal dinosaurs of prehistoric Patagonia
A study is providing a glimpse into dinosaur and bird diversity in Patagonia during the Late Cretaceous, just before the non-avian dinosaurs went extinct. The fossils represent the first record of theropods — a dinosaur group that includes both modern birds and their closest non-avian dinosaur relatives — from the Chilean portion of Patagonia. The researchers' finds include giant megaraptors wit
Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows
Gut bacteria can influence brain health, according to a study of mice genetically predisposed to develop Alzheimer's-like brain damage. The study indicates that gut bacteria produce compounds that influence the behavior of immune cells, including ones in the brain that can cause neurodegeneration. The findings suggest a new approach to treating Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Virgin Orbit Admits That Its Rolling Stones-Themed Mission Disintegrated After Launch
Virgin Orbit UK Cornwall
Gimme Shelter Virgin's space arm has sheepishly admitted that its latest mission disintegrated into pieces after lift-off — but investors shouldn't worry because before this one, which was named after The Rolling Stones' smash hit "Start Me Up," all the others did just fine. "Prior to [the] Start Me Up mission, every customer satellite launched by Virgin Orbit had reached its desired orbit," a Vi
Study finds hummingbirds' hovering flight likely evolved because of a lost gene
Hummingbirds, native to North and South America, are among the smallest and most agile birds in the world. Often barely larger than a thumb, they are the only bird species that can fly not only forwards, but also backwards or sideways. Their characteristic hovering flight makes that possible.
Fossils reveal prehistoric Patagonian dinosaurs
A study led by The University of Texas at Austin is providing a glimpse into dinosaur and bird diversity in Patagonia during the Late Cretaceous, just before the non-avian dinosaurs went extinct.
Cities Really Can Be Both Denser and Greener
When I moved from small-town Oregon to Paris's 11th arrondissement last summer, the city seemed like a poem in gray: cobblestones, seven-story buildings, the steely waters of the Seine. But soon I started noticing the green woven in with the gray. Some of it was almost hidden, tucked inside the city's large blocks, behind the apartment buildings lining the streets. I even discovered a sizable pub
Fossils reveal prehistoric Patagonian dinosaurs
A study led by The University of Texas at Austin is providing a glimpse into dinosaur and bird diversity in Patagonia during the Late Cretaceous, just before the non-avian dinosaurs went extinct.
All in the planning: State policies working to fix Gulf nutrient pollution
Tackling nutrient pollution in the Gulf of Mexico is a big job, requiring coordination between dozens of states whose waters flow into the Mississippi. Although a 2011 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency memo set a framework for each state to reduce its nutrient load, it was up to the states to set their own policies in motion.
Building better enzymes—by breaking them down
Enzymes have the potential to transform the chemical industry by providing green alternatives to a slew of processes. These proteins act as biological catalysts, and with the help of molecular engineering, they can make naturally occurring reactions shift into turbo mode. Tailor-made enzymes could, for example, lead to nonpolluting drug manufacture; they could also safely break down pollutants, se
Building better enzymes—by breaking them down
Enzymes have the potential to transform the chemical industry by providing green alternatives to a slew of processes. These proteins act as biological catalysts, and with the help of molecular engineering, they can make naturally occurring reactions shift into turbo mode. Tailor-made enzymes could, for example, lead to nonpolluting drug manufacture; they could also safely break down pollutants, se
Using machine learning to map where sharks face the most risk from longline fishing
The ocean can be a dangerous place, even for a shark. Despite sitting at the top of the food chain, these predators are now reeling from destructive human activities like overfishing, pollution and climate change.
Trial settles debate over best design for mRNA in COVID vaccines
Malone Mrna Vaccines
Nature, Published online: 12 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00042-z The biggest defender of 'unmodified' mRNA for vaccines against infectious disease has a change of heart.
US government logs more than 500 UFO reports with hundreds unexplained
UAP US Pentagon Report
Although many are attributed to drones or balloons, others point to the spying capabilities of rival nations The US government is examining 510 UFO reports, more than triple the number in its 2021 file. While many were caused by drones or balloons, hundreds remain unexplained, according to a report released on Thursday. The 2022 report (pdf) by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) said tha
Washing fabrics by hand reduces microplastic release compared with machine washing
From tiny plankton to massive whales, microplastics have been found throughout the ocean food chain. One major source of this pollution are fibers shed while laundering synthetic fabrics. Although many studies show microfibers are released during machine washing, it's been less clear how hand washing contributes. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Environmental Science & Technology Water report tha
Using machine learning to map where sharks face the most risk from longline fishing
The ocean can be a dangerous place, even for a shark. Despite sitting at the top of the food chain, these predators are now reeling from destructive human activities like overfishing, pollution and climate change.
Midterm elections show a silver lining for US democracy: Survey
According to the most recent Bright Line Watch survey, titled "Rebound in Confidence: American Democracy and the 2022 Midterm Elections," which was fielded right after the 2022 November elections, more voters in the United States now trust the integrity and fairness of elections than they did prior to the midterms, according to previous Bright Line Watch polls.
Effect of cultivar, cropping on female/male asparagus yields
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) is a dioecious perennial plant. Male plants have a higher yield than female plants; therefore, all-male cultivars are more commonly produced. In contrast, female plants have a higher spear weight than that of male plants. To increase profitability, selective cultivation of only female plants would increase the yield of asparagus with a thick spear, which has a
New wage atlas shows more than half of New Yorkers earn below a living wage
A new digital wage atlas launched by Cornell University researchers shows that more than half of New Yorkers earn below a living wage.
Effect of cultivar, cropping on female/male asparagus yields
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) is a dioecious perennial plant. Male plants have a higher yield than female plants; therefore, all-male cultivars are more commonly produced. In contrast, female plants have a higher spear weight than that of male plants. To increase profitability, selective cultivation of only female plants would increase the yield of asparagus with a thick spear, which has a
Using machine learning to help monitor climate-induced hazards
Combining satellite technology with machine learning may allow scientists to better track and prepare for climate-induced natural hazards, according to research presented last month at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union.
Scientists uncover coral-algae reward, punishment system
In human society, reward and punishment are introduced as an incentive to induce cooperation. However, some people still try to cheat to win. So, is there a system with clear rewards and punishments in the world of other organisms? The answer is "yes."
Study examines how the Spanish far right frames traditional perspectives as 'love'
The rise of the far right in Western democracies in recent years has revived interest in how these movements and parties engage in politics. Given the generalizations that indicate that these ideologies are only constructed based on hate speech, two researchers at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) argue that this political tendency in Spain also uses love and other positive feelings to a g
Optical coating approach prevents fogging and unwanted reflections
Researchers have developed an optical coating system that combines antifogging and antireflective properties. The new technology could help boost the performance of lidar systems and cameras.
2022 Wasn't the Hottest on Record. That's Nothing to Celebrate
Last year was one of the warmest measured, say NASA and NOAA. It would have been even more sweltering if not for La Niña, which will soon fade away.
Scientists uncover coral-algae reward, punishment system
In human society, reward and punishment are introduced as an incentive to induce cooperation. However, some people still try to cheat to win. So, is there a system with clear rewards and punishments in the world of other organisms? The answer is "yes."
Two previously unknown bacterial species identified from patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Investigators at University Medical Center Utrecht (the Netherlands) and Yale University (USA) have isolated and characterized two new bacterial species from patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The previously unknown bacterial species, which were named Allobaculum mucilyticum and Allobaculum fili, were isolated from the intestinal microbiota from two different patients and are the firs
Aggressiveness of pet dogs is influenced by life history and owner's characteristics, study suggests
Dogs walked every day by their owners are less aggressive. Dogs owned by women bark less at strangers. Heavier dogs tend to be less disobedient than lighter pets. Pugs, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus and other short-snouted breeds may be more badly behaved than medium- and long-snouted dogs, such as Golden Retrievers or the caramel-colored mixed-breed dogs popular in Brazil.
Similarities in human and chimpanzee behavior support evolutionary basis for risk-taking
Many important decisions boil down to a choice between the supposed safety of sticking with what we know and the risk of going out on a limb for a chance at getting something even better. Though risk-taking preferences vary between individuals, research with humans points toward several key findings: Young people like to take more risks, males tend toward more risky behaviors than females, and we'
Author Correction: Utilizing birch leaf extract in pickling liquid as a sustainable source of corrosion inhibitor for pipeline steel
Scientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27865-0
US west coast girds for more damaging storms
Western US states were bracing for yet more torrid weather Friday and into the weekend as so-called atmospheric rivers lined up to dump heavy rain and snow across the already soaked region.
US government examining over 500 'UFO' reports
The US government is examining 510 UFO reports, over triple the number in its 2021 file, and while many were caused by drones or balloons, hundreds remain unexplained, according to a report released Thursday.
Two previously unknown bacterial species identified from patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Investigators at University Medical Center Utrecht (the Netherlands) and Yale University (USA) have isolated and characterized two new bacterial species from patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The previously unknown bacterial species, which were named Allobaculum mucilyticum and Allobaculum fili, were isolated from the intestinal microbiota from two different patients and are the firs
Aggressiveness of pet dogs is influenced by life history and owner's characteristics, study suggests
Dogs walked every day by their owners are less aggressive. Dogs owned by women bark less at strangers. Heavier dogs tend to be less disobedient than lighter pets. Pugs, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus and other short-snouted breeds may be more badly behaved than medium- and long-snouted dogs, such as Golden Retrievers or the caramel-colored mixed-breed dogs popular in Brazil.
Similarities in human and chimpanzee behavior support evolutionary basis for risk-taking
Many important decisions boil down to a choice between the supposed safety of sticking with what we know and the risk of going out on a limb for a chance at getting something even better. Though risk-taking preferences vary between individuals, research with humans points toward several key findings: Young people like to take more risks, males tend toward more risky behaviors than females, and we'
Review highlights a century of science in tackling emerging fungal diseases in response to climate change
A new CABI-led review published in the journal Microbiology Australia highlights how CABI has spent over 100 years identifying and combatting emerging fungal diseases of plants in response to the impacts of climate change.
We are saddened to announce that The SkepDoc Dr. Harriet Hall has passed away
We at SBM are greatly saddened to announce that co-founder Dr. Harriet Hall passed away unexpectedly last night. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Solar Powered Machine Turns CO2 and Waste Plastic Into Valuable Fuel
Solar Powered Plastic
In promising news for our humanity-burdened planet, a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge say they've built a machine that transforms both CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuel and other valuable materials, using only energy from the Sun to do so. As the researchers detail in a new study published in the journal Nature Synthesis , their "photoelectrochemical" system is unique
Review highlights a century of science in tackling emerging fungal diseases in response to climate change
A new CABI-led review published in the journal Microbiology Australia highlights how CABI has spent over 100 years identifying and combatting emerging fungal diseases of plants in response to the impacts of climate change.
Turning abandoned mines into batteries
A novel technique called Underground Gravity Energy Storage turns decommissioned mines into long-term energy storage solutions, thereby supporting the sustainable energy transition.
The UAE names the head of its main state oil company to lead COP28
Uae Oil Climate Talks
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to host this year's global U.N. climate summit, but its pick to lead the talks is raising eyebrows.
Extracting DNA from Neanderthal urine — and other breakthrough technologies of the year
MIT Technology Review has released its annual list of breakthrough technologies. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Amy Nordrum, an editor who helped put the list together.
How "Fitspiration" Social Posts Can Actually Discourage Exercise
Social media posts using #fitspiration or #fitspo can negatively impact mental health and discourage exercise.
Should schools ban ChatGPT or embrace the technology instead?
School districts and universities are banning the ChatGPT AI that writes in a human-like fashion, but some teachers say a better approach may be to incorporate it into the curriculum
Noise from urban environments found to affect the color of songbirds' beaks
There is growing concern that anthropogenic noise has various damaging effects on wildlife in urban environments. Urban noise contains a wide range of frequencies, types of sounds such as from traffic, and varying amplitudes including sounds with rapid onset times that can be startling.
Noise from urban environments found to affect the color of songbirds' beaks
There is growing concern that anthropogenic noise has various damaging effects on wildlife in urban environments. Urban noise contains a wide range of frequencies, types of sounds such as from traffic, and varying amplitudes including sounds with rapid onset times that can be startling.
Alzheimer's drug saga prompts journal to scrutinize whistle-blowers
Nature, Published online: 12 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00050-z Publication requires complainants to disclose financial conflicts in the wake of controversy over Cassava Sciences' experimental treatment simufilam.
Hundreds of dusty black holes found hiding in plain sight
Astronomers detected 400 previously unknown black holes in a new X-ray survey of dusty galactic centers.
Enzyme 'atlas' helps researchers decipher cellular pathways
A new atlas maps more than 300 protein kinases found in human cells, and identifies which types of protein substrates they target. The atlas could help scientists understand what happens when cells become cancerous or are treated with specific drugs.
New studies suggest social isolation is a risk factor for dementia in older adults, point to ways to reduce risk
In two studies using nationally representative data gathered on thousands of Americans, researchers have significantly added to evidence that social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling (noninstitutionalized) older adults, and identified technology as an effective way to intervene.
Fish-hunting and eating behaviors confirmed in Japanese macaques
Consumption of fish in monkeys has been thought of to be a rare occurrence, potentially even happening accidentally. However, through fecal studies of Japanese macaques in the Kamikochi area, evidence of fish-eating amongst this group of monkeys has been suggested. The frequency in which fish DNA has been detected in feces suggests more intention than simply feeding off of dead or dying fish.
Optical coating approach prevents fogging and unwanted reflections
Researchers combine a polymer coating with silicon dioxide nanostructures to create a coating to prevent fogging and unwanted reflections. The technique solves a common problem for sensors such as lidar used in autonomous cars.
Dolphins 'shout' over loud underwater noise to complete a cooperative task
Dolphins are social, intelligent animals who rely on whistles and echolocation to hunt and reproduce. This means that noise generated from human activity such as drilling and shipping has the potential to negatively impact the health of wild dolphin populations. A study demonstrates that dolphins 'shout' when trying to work together in response to increasing underwater noise levels.
Ancient Siberian genomes reveal genetic backflow from North America across the Bering Sea
The movement of people across the Bering Sea from North Asia to North America is a well-known phenomenon in early human history. Nevertheless, the genetic makeup of the people who lived in North Asia during this time has remained mysterious due to a limited number of ancient genomes analyzed from this region. Now, researchers describe genomes from ten individuals up to 7,500 years old that help to
How sex differences influence lung injury in mice
More than 2,500 genes exhibit significant sex differences in expression in mouse alveolar type II cells (AT2s), important for keeping the lungs functioning, potentially explaining sex biases in the prevalence and severity of lung diseases. In particular, very high numbers of X-linked genes escape transcriptional silencing in lung alveolar type 2 (AT2s) cells, researchers report.
Mature 'lab grown' neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease
Mature Neurons Lab
Researchers have created the first highly mature neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a feat that opens new opportunities for medical research and potential transplantation therapies for neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic injuries.
Scientists unveil a unified theory for rocky planet formation
A new theory for how rocky planets form could explain the origin of so-called "super-Earths"—a class of exoplanets a few times more massive than Earth that are the most abundant type of planet in the galaxy.
Existing fiber-optic cable networks could be used to establish a low-cost real-time ocean-Earth observatory
The more than 1.2 million km of fiber-optic cables that crisscross the planet carry the world's phone calls, internet signals and data. But this summer, researchers published the eerie sounds of blue and fin whales detected by a fiber-optic cable on the west coast of Svalbard—a first.
Researchers devise a new way to control '3D' effects in chemical reactions
Researchers have observed steric effects—the interactions of molecules depending on their spatial orientation (not just between their electrons involved in bonding)—in a chemical reaction involving non-polar molecules for the first time. The breakthrough opens the door to an entirely new way to control the products of chemical reactions.
The negative association between serum albumin levels and coronary heart disease risk in adults over 45 years old: a cross-sectional survey
Scientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27974-w The negative association between serum albumin levels and coronary heart disease risk in adults over 45 years old: a cross-sectional survey
Rockfish Genes Hold Clues to Human Longevity
By analyzing the genomes of 23 remarkably long-lived fish species, a study found two metabolic pathways associated with longevity.
Internet Horrified by CNET Secretively Publishing Articles Written by an AI
CNET Quietly AI Articles
Earlier this week, we reported that popular tech news outlet CNET had been quietly publishing entire articles written by an AI for months, without making the AI authorship immediately clear to readers. Unlike the robot reporting used by news agencies such as the Associated Press , these articles — 75 and counting — are substantial financial explainers, not just fill-in-the-blank updates, and seem
A Programmer Created an AI "Waifu" But His Real Girlfriend Forced Him to Kill It
Wifed Up Having an artificial intelligence "waifu" is bad enough — but killing her off because you've grown too obsessed is another entirely. With OpenAI's uber-powerful ChatGPT and the Stable Diffusion image generator making headlines last fall, a TikTok hacker known only by the name Bryce tells Vice that the "idea to combine them felt like it was being forcibly shoved into my head." The creatio
🧠Brain scans are remarkably good at predicting political ideology🏛️, according to the largest study of its kind. People scanned while they performed various tasks—and even did nothing—accurately predicted their political leanings. Learn more at UCI's FREE, VIRTUAL LECTURE next Friday.
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Guest post part 2 by Torsten Hesse: "Why the world appears to us. The Function of Consciousness."
After the first guest article "Why the mind-body problem is not a pseudo-problem" by Torsten Hesse has fortunately met with such a strong response, which led to a very animated exchange of ideas on a high level, Torsten felt compelled to "step it up a notch" in order not to be pinched in the calves by the "dualistic dachshund" ;-). Therefore it was a request to him to put his position once again
MRI-guided radiotherapy produces fewer side effects and better quality of life for patients with localized prostate cancer
For men who undergo radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer, the precise targeting capabilities of MRI guidance resulted in fewer toxicities and better quality of life according to new research.
Scientists develop novel mRNA delivery method using extracellular vesicles
A team of researchers has developed a novel delivery system for messenger RNA (mRNA) using extracellular vesicles (EVs). The new technique has the potential to overcome many of the delivery hurdles faced by other promising mRNA therapies. The researchers use EV-encapsulated mRNA to initiate and sustain collagen production for several months in the cells of photoaged skin in laboratory models. It i
Martian meteorite contains large diversity of organic compounds
Unraveling the origin stories of the Tissint meteorite's organic compounds can help scientists understand whether the Red Planet ever hosted life, as well as Earth's geologic history.
Predisposition to accidental awareness under anesthesia identified by neuroscientists
Brain structures which could predict an individual's predisposition to accidental awareness under anaesthetic have been identified by neuroscientists.
Noise from urban environments affects the color of songbirds' beaks
A study examined the effects of anthropogenic noise on cognition, beak color, and growth in the zebra finch. Researchers first tested adult zebra finches on a battery of cognition assays while they were exposed to playbacks of urban noise versus birds tested without noise. Urban noises caused the birds to take longer to learn a novel foraging task and to learn an association-learning task. Urban n
Link between brain atrophy and the microbiome emerges in mice
Nature, Published online: 12 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00038-9 Changes similar to those seen in Alzheimer's disease are less pronounced in mice with minimal levels of gut bacteria.
Netanyahu's Betrayal of Democracy Is a Betrayal of Israel
Israel Netanyahu Jewish
T his past summer , I marked a personal milestone: 40 years since moving to Israel. The summer of 1982 was one of the lowest points in Israeli history. All of the ambivalence over Israel that would divide the Jewish people in the coming decades began to coalesce then, when Israel was fighting a war in Lebanon that large parts of the Israeli public regarded as unnecessary and deceitful. I had join
Wishing well used for Bronze Age 'cult rituals' discovered in Bavaria
Items found in the wishing well include well-preserved pottery, jewelry, beads and an animal tooth.
What is a profession that is *not* in risk of being replaced by robots or AI?
A conversation came up between a few colleagues and myself about the outcome of specific jobs and the potential for them being completely replaced by robots or AI. There are already fast food restaurants that are completely automated. Delivery services are becoming more and more common to be carried out by robots. I also read an article about an AI "Judge" to preside over a court case soon. Thing
My free 100 page non-technical book about the impact of AI in society, employment, etc…feedback and collaborations welcome. We are in for a rough ride, but the destination is great