During Kanye West's spectacular plummet last fall, my friends and I would often marvel at the latest outrageous thing he'd said. And we would send around clips of what were, in hindsight, terribly suspect comments he'd previously made. One such example was " I am not a fan of books ," which Ye told an interviewer upon the publication of his own book, Thank You and You're Welcome . "I am a proud n

Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have discovered a peculiar cataclysmic variable star. The newly found system, designated SDSS J134441.83+204408.3 (or J1344 for short) is a highly asynchronous, short-period magnetic cataclysmic variable, despite its high surface field strength. The finding is reported in a paper published January 13 on the arXiv preprint serve

We asked for a wish from expert wishers around the globe — from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to MacArthur "genius" grantee Gregg Gonsalves to Melva Acostaa, who runs a soup kitchen in Peru. (Image credit: Dola Sun for NPR)

When we smell hot dogs, it may trigger memories of backyard barbeques or attending baseball games during childhood. During this process, the areas of the brain that control smell and long-term memory are rapidly firing off impulses. To fuel these signals from neurons, the active brain regions need oxygen and energy in the form of blood sugar glucose, which is quickly delivered through blood vessel

Global consumer strategist Aparna Bharadwaj shares a fascinating glimpse at under-the-radar affinities that transcend cultures and borders — from the way people snack in China and Saudi Arabia to how people shop for clothes in the US and Russia. "There are patterns where you least expect them," she says — and paying attention to them just might bring the world a little bit closer.

This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Samantha Harrington Imagine it's a cold February night and your furnace breaks. You want to replace it with an electric heat pump because you've heard that tax credits will help pay for the switch. And you know that heat pumps can reduce energy costs and the carbon footprint of your home. But it turns out that your home needs a new electric panel

A record-breaking short pulse of electrons just 53 billionths of a billionth of a second long has been generated – it is so fast it could allow microscopes to grab images of electrons jumping between atoms

A prototype skin patch produced images that were comparable to those of a standard handheld device used to visualise the heart before and after exercise. Visualising the heart during exercise may aid cardiovascular diagnoses

Eating more of the amino acids serine and glycine decreased the amount of nerve damage and pain in mice with diabetes

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05639-4 Mechanistic elucidation through currently available kinetic analysis is limited by mathematical approximations and human interpretation, here a deep neural network model has been trained to analyse ordinary kinetic data and automatically elucidate the corresponding mechanism class.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05638-5 Structural studies of the ribosome-associated endoplasmic reticulum translocon complex based on cryo-electron tomography and molecular modelling reveal multiple intermediate states and interactions between the components of the complex and its cofactors.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05577-1 By using sub-cycle light transients to induce optical field emission of electron pulses from tungsten nanotips and a weak replica of the same transient, investigation of attosecond emission dynamics in real time is demonstrated.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05640-x A signalling mechanism ensuring intraspecies and interspecies reproductive barriers in flowering plants is uncovered.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05645-6 Bacterial products in the gut–liver axis and tissue stromal factors can tune liver immunity by driving myeloid instruction of CD8+ T cells with immunomodulatory ability.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05546-8 This Perspective reviews the evidence for and against the existence of a fetal microbiome and concludes that detected microbial signals are most likely the result of contamination, suggesting that the 'sterile womb' hypothesis is correct.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05652-7 Cryogenic-electron microscopy is used to determine the structure of TFEB as presented to mTORC1 for phosphorylation and an explanation is found for the strong dependence of TFEB phosphorylation on FLCN and the RagC GDP state.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05636-7 Comparative chromosome-scale genome sequencing and transcriptomic and epigenomic profiling of three different species of annelid provide insight into the evolutionary origin of larvae.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05615-y An experiment is described in which the conversion of a single photon in a multimode cavity into a shower of low-energy photons was attempted, but failed owing to many-body localization and violation of Fermi's golden rule.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05650-9 A transcriptional enhancer element regulates Prox1 expression and lymphatic endothelial cell identity.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05658-1 Structures presented in this study confirm decades of genetic and biochemical evidence for the mechanism of Rho-dependent termination in bacteria.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05641-w An analysis of MitCOM—a comprehensive resource for the identification, organization and interaction of mitochondrial machineries and pathways in yeast—identifies a constitutive pathway for the removal of preproteins.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05646-5 Analysis of fossils of the oldest known caecilian provide insights into the origin and morphological and functional evolution of caecilians.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05498-z Innovations in device design, material fabrication and deep learning are described, leading to a wearable ultrasound transducer capable of dynamic cardiac imaging in various environments and under different conditions.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05637-6 Serine deficiency can increase small fibre neuropathy in wild-type mice and serine replacement in diabetic mice alleviates diabetic neuropathy, directly linking amino acid metabolism to peripheral nerve disorders.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00095-0 Mitochondria are intracellular organelles that contain a large set of proteins to help them produce energy, among other functions. A systematic analysis reveals how mitochondrial proteins are organized into complexes and assemblies, facilitating the identification of the molecular mechanisms and pathways that underlie the o

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00121-1 High-resolution structures of the bacterial Rho protein in complex with an RNA polymerase enzyme and partner proteins provide support for the long-held model of how Rho helps to terminate gene transcription.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00145-7 The study of how chemical reactions work is key to the design of new reactions, but relies on hard work and expert knowledge. A machine-learning tool has been developed that could change the way this challenge is approached.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00183-1 A study suggesting papers and patents that change the course of science are becoming less dominant is prompting soul-searching — and lively debate about why, and what to do about it.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04535-1 A new ultrasound patch can image the heart while being worn, even when the wearer is moving during strenuous exercise. A customized model that uses a technique of artificial intelligence called deep learning then processes the images to extract important measures of cardiac performance.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00054-9 Impaired sensory-nerve function is a common complication of diabetes. Evidence in mice indicates that deficiency of the amino acid serine causes these complications — and suggests that supplements could help to treat them.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04538-y Whether to self-degrade is a crucial cellular decision. When nutrients are abundant, degradation of cell components is reduced through inactivation of a protein called TFEB by the enzyme complex mTORC1. The structure of a megacomplex consisting of 36 polypeptide chains, which presents TFEB to mTORC1, has been resolved.

A transporter which some bacteria use to recycle fragments of their cell wall has been discovered by researchers at Umeå university, Sweden. They found that the transporter controls resistance to certain kinds of cell-wall targeting antibiotics.

Mitochondria are responsible for the energy supply of the organism and fulfill functions in metabolic and signaling processes. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Freiburg have gained systematic insight into the organization of proteins in mitochondria.

A transporter which some bacteria use to recycle fragments of their cell wall has been discovered by researchers at Umeå university, Sweden. They found that the transporter controls resistance to certain kinds of cell-wall targeting antibiotics.

Mitochondria are responsible for the energy supply of the organism and fulfill functions in metabolic and signaling processes. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Freiburg have gained systematic insight into the organization of proteins in mitochondria.

Scientists from the Institute of Neuro- and Behavioral Biology at Münster University have been studying the regulated removal of neural connections in the model system of the Drosophila fruit fly. They find that mechanical forces play an important role in the process.

Scientists from the Institute of Neuro- and Behavioral Biology at Münster University have been studying the regulated removal of neural connections in the model system of the Drosophila fruit fly. They find that mechanical forces play an important role in the process.

C/2022 E3 (ZTF), a comet that has recently made headlines as it flies closer to Earth, briefly developed an ethereal third tail thanks to a weird optical illusion.

A new diabetes drug called Mounjaro, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration less than a year ago, is being hailed as one of the most sought-after weight loss drugs in recent memory among those rich enough to afford it. "Everybody is either on it or asking how to get on it," New York dermatologist Paul Jarrod Frank told The New York Times . "We haven't seen a prescription drug with

Annoying Array Ever since its launch in October 2021, NASA's Lucy spacecraft has struggled to fully deploy its nettlesome solar array, and not for lack of trying on behalf of its team of engineers. But now, NASA no longer thinks the troubleshooting is worth the bother and has suspended all efforts towards a full solar array deployment — for now, at least. The issue first cropped up as soon as Luc

When someone is accidentally shot and killed on a film set, who is responsible: the actor holding the gun, the person who handed it to him, or the professional charged with managing the movie's weaponry? Last week, New Mexico prosecutors proposed an answer: all three. The actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

A team of researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, working with a colleague from AS University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, has found evidence that suggests dogs, under some circumstances, are able to understand the intentions of people that they do not know. In their paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes experiments t

As rising waters fuel fears that Venice may one day be entirely submerged, local children are being educated on how to protect the lagoon, a fragile ecosystem threatened by climate change.

The European Space Agency's director general says it's crucial to rebuild Europe's access to space following the botched launch of a European rocket carrying two Earth observation satellites last year and the delayed introduction of the Ariane 6 launcher.

A team of researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, working with a colleague from AS University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, has found evidence that suggests dogs, under some circumstances, are able to understand the intentions of people that they do not know. In their paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes experiments t

From climate change to global pandemics, the world is facing major environmental and health-related challenges that are driving life science research institutions to pool their data and digital resources in search of solutions.

A team of researchers at the University of Queensland has discovered some of the mechanisms involved when bacteria become more resistant to antibacterial drugs after exposure to antidepressant drugs. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes the effects of 13 antibiotics after exposure to five kinds of antidepressants.

For more than 100 years, biologists have wondered why animals display different types of life cycles. Some species, like humans and most vertebrates, develop directly into a fully formed yet smaller version of an adult. In contrast, many other animals give rise to beautifully diverse intermediate forms we call larvae, which then metamorphose into the adult.

The smallest of newly found fossils can upend what paleontologists know about our history.

A nifty piece of chemistry may have found a safe, effective, long-lasting protection

Pick a sport where they don't move much, and study skin flushing

From climate change to global pandemics, the world is facing major environmental and health-related challenges that are driving life science research institutions to pool their data and digital resources in search of solutions.

A team of researchers at the University of Queensland has discovered some of the mechanisms involved when bacteria become more resistant to antibacterial drugs after exposure to antidepressant drugs. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes the effects of 13 antibiotics after exposure to five kinds of antidepressants.

For more than 100 years, biologists have wondered why animals display different types of life cycles. Some species, like humans and most vertebrates, develop directly into a fully formed yet smaller version of an adult. In contrast, many other animals give rise to beautifully diverse intermediate forms we call larvae, which then metamorphose into the adult.

The smallest of newly found fossils can upend what paleontologists know about our history.

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For the past few weeks I have thought a lot of about AI generated art (even dabbled a bit with stable diffusion). Initially I found it interesting, but eventually it started to make me depressed. I'm not an artist myself, I'm not even particularly creative, but even so I started to feel bad for all artists out there who spent their whole life mastering a skill, only for an algorithm to be able to

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A research team comprised of Gi Bae Kim, Dr. So Young Choi, Dr. In Jin Cho, Da-Hee Ahn, and Distinguished Professor Sang Yup Lee from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST have summarized the 30-year history of metabolic engineering, highlighting examples of recent progress in the field and contributions to sustainability and health. Their paper, "Metabolic engineering f

A router's emissions can paint a picture of activity in a room

A team of researchers at the University of Oxford, working with a colleague from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, has created radiative transfer models to help estimate global temperature changes in the coming years due to the Tonga eruption last year.

Immigration is one of the most controversial social and political issues in American life. Yet little attention is given to the aftermath of U.S. immigration policies or the immigrant Americans who are deported back to their country of origin. What is the resulting impact on mental and physical health disparities, both individually and at the societal level? This question is at the heart of resear

A research team comprised of Gi Bae Kim, Dr. So Young Choi, Dr. In Jin Cho, Da-Hee Ahn, and Distinguished Professor Sang Yup Lee from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST have summarized the 30-year history of metabolic engineering, highlighting examples of recent progress in the field and contributions to sustainability and health. Their paper, "Metabolic engineering f

New research finds that the worst thing you can do when you're canceling plans is lie about your reason. The findings indicate that how cancellations are made may be more important than whether cancellations are made. William Chopik, associate professor in Michigan State University's psychology department and lead author of the study in Collabra: Psychology , says he and colleagues talked about h

They estimate egg number, but not egg quality

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In March of 1888, areas in the Northeast received as much as 55 inches of snow over the span of a couple of days. On Feb. 5, 1978, both Boston and Providence were met with 27 inches of snow, hurricane-force winds and coastal flooding. In Dec. 2022, Buffalo received over 55 inches of snow as a blizzard impacted nearly 60 percent of Americans. For as long as they've been recorded, blizzards have imp

A new study led by a joint team at Nagoya University and the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan has measured the cosmic age of a very distant galaxy. The team used the ALMA radio telescope array to detect a radio signal that has been traveling for approximately 97% of the age of the universe. This discovery confirms the existence of galaxies in the very early universe found by the James We

In recent years, there have been increasing reports of toxic blue-green algae blooms in summer, even in German lakes, caused by climate warming and increased nutrient inputs. But humans have had an influence on the development of blue-green algae since the Bronze Age from about 2,000 B.C.

För tre år sedan började Skånes universitetssjukhus, som första sjukhus i Norden, att behandla patienter med cancerformen lymfom med CAR T-cellsterapi i klinisk rutin. Så här långt har drygt 20 patienter genomgått behandlingen – med goda resultat.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00211-0 Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.

In recent years, there have been increasing reports of toxic blue-green algae blooms in summer, even in German lakes, caused by climate warming and increased nutrient inputs. But humans have had an influence on the development of blue-green algae since the Bronze Age from about 2,000 B.C.

Hackers involved with an Indonesian online casino appear to have taken over a subdomain on the website of Wired — and squatted there for several months. In other words, the venerable tech magazine — which has made innumerable contributions to the coverage of online security over its decades of existence — seemed either unaware of the squatters or unable to kick them out. Innovation Insights — loc

Hi, I'm currently in high school and trying to decide what I want to do in college/the future. I recently came across cogsci as a major and got really interested in it. I've always wondered why people do what they do and the brain is fascinating! I'd rather do the psychology/philosophy route than the neuro/computer science just because of my interests. However, I'd really like to use a cogsci maj

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Developing new antifungal treatments is a rising health priority due to an alarming rise in multidrug-resistant fungal "superbugs" that evade medications clinicians have relied on for decades.

Developing new antifungal treatments is a rising health priority due to an alarming rise in multidrug-resistant fungal "superbugs" that evade medications clinicians have relied on for decades.

A recently published survey study of Ph.D. students reveals that an ethically questionable culture for assigning authorships to research papers is widespread within the medical and natural sciences across Europe.

Stream Moonshiners on discovery+ ► https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/moonshiners #Moonshiners #Moonshine #Discovery Subscribe to Discovery: http://bit.ly/SubscribeDiscovery Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Discovery We're on Instagram! https://instagram.com/Discovery Join Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discovery Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discovery From: Disc

A comet that last passed by Earth about 50,000 years ago is coming around again and will make its closest pass on 2 February, at which point it may be visible with the naked eye

This episode featured the following HBP researchers: Rajanikant Panda (University of Liege) Olivia Gosseries (University of Liege) The session was moderated by Gorka Zamora-López from Pompeu Fabra University. Entering its third and final phase, the Human Brain Project has launched 'Brain Matters', a webinar series which explores the various issues being tackled by the HBP scientific community. Th

By optimizing chromatography and mass spectrometry methods, scientists overcome challenges in identifying contaminants such as N-nitrosamines.

Allocating passenger aircraft emissions using airfares rather than travel class would give a more accurate idea of individual contributions, finds a study led by UCL.

Swallowing a pill only seems to make it disappear. In reality, the drug eventually leaves your body and flows into waterways, where it can undergo further chemical transformations. And these downstream products aren't dead in the water.

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36115-w Luminophores based on clustering-triggered emission have drawn emerging attention in recent years but they tend to be nonluminescent in dilute solution. Here, the authors design novel clusteroluminogens through modification of cyclodextrin (CD) with amino acids to enable clusterization of chromophores in CD-b

The ability to see invisible structures in our bodies, like the inner workings of cells, or the aggregation of proteins, depends on the quality of one's microscope. Ever since the first optical microscopes were invented in the 17th century, scientists have pushed for new ways to see more things more clearly, at smaller scales and deeper depths.

When you're in a bad mood, you might want to focus on tasks that are more detail-oriented, such as proofreading, research indicates. The study, published in Frontiers in Communication , builds on existing research on how the brain processes language. Vicky Lai, assistant professor of psychology and cognitive science at the University of Arizona, worked with collaborators in the Netherlands to exp

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Scientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28611-2 Publisher Correction: Near-infrared quantum cutting luminescence in Pr 3+ /Yb 3+ doped lead bismuth borate glass

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Ny melding er afgørende grønne skridt, lyder det fra kritikere.

An international team led by archaeologists at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has discovered the earliest human remains ever found in northern Britain.

Australian ingenuity is behind a technique making waves around the world for its success in restoring damaged coral communities on reefs.

Forskare kan nu bekräfta enstaka larmrapporter om gäddans svåra situation i olika kustområden. En stor mängd data har sammanställts och resultatet är inte positivt: Gäddorna är på nedgång i stora delar av Östersjön. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

Australian ingenuity is behind a technique making waves around the world for its success in restoring damaged coral communities on reefs.

Legume plants do not depend on externally supplied nitrogen, because they can form a symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, called rhizobia. The plants recognize the nitrogen-fixing bacteria and allow them to colonize specially formed organs called nodules. It has been known for many years that there are two Nod factor receptors, NFR1 and NFR5, which are responsible for recognizing the signaling

Construction of the main railway lines in Sweden included a large-scale garden project. Parks and kitchen gardens were built around the new stations, and long hedges were planted along the railways. A new dissertation from the University of Gothenburg describes how this came to be and explains why almost all of these cultivated areas are now gone.

Legume plants do not depend on externally supplied nitrogen, because they can form a symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, called rhizobia. The plants recognize the nitrogen-fixing bacteria and allow them to colonize specially formed organs called nodules. It has been known for many years that there are two Nod factor receptors, NFR1 and NFR5, which are responsible for recognizing the signaling

At first glance, mica is something quite ordinary: it is a common mineral, found in granite for example, and has been extensively studied from geological, chemical and technical perspectives.

This small but powerful machine fills a great gap between everyday use and those looking for a little more power.

Plant-based and lab-grown meat substitutes aren't likely to eliminate livestock agriculture's climate and land use impacts anytime soon, says environmental scientist David Lobell. "…if I had money to invest in this space I'd probably put it into a decent cheese replacement." Investors have poured billions of dollars into the meat alternatives sector to kickstart technologies that produce protein

If you want to understand why the French overwhelmingly oppose raising their official retirement age from 62 to 64, you could start by looking at last week's enormous street protest in Paris. Retirement before arthritis read one handwritten sign. Leave us time to live before we die said another. One elderly protester was dressed ironically as "a banker" with a black top hat, bow tie, and cigar—li

Last month, I ran a tiny media experiment in my own home: I recorded all of the toy commercials that my 3-year-old daughter watched in a one-week period, looking for patterns in how she was being advertised to. What I saw in those 28 ads was like something dreamed up in a Mad Men –era boardroom: girls preparing plastic food, boys gripping monster-themed action figures. Researchers told me that su

Nye våbentyper spreder sig hastigt til autokrater og diktatorer, som ofte bruger dem mod egen befolkning….

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Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36041-x Electrohydrodynamic features of dust storm turbulence have puzzled scientists for over a hundred years. Here, the authors reveal the characteristics of the multifield spectra in dust storms using a combined observational and theoretical approach.

Forskere har kortlagt, hvordan forbruget af medicin til personer med type 2-diabetes har ændret sig fra 2005 og frem til i dag. Der er sket sindssygt meget, og det har helt ændret på den måde, som praktiserende læger og hospitaler skal gå til opgaven med at behandle personer med type 2-diabetes, siger forskere.

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. An ALS patient set a record for communicating via a brain implant The news: Eight years ago, a patient lost her power of speech because of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, which causes progressive paralysis. Now, after volunteering to receive a brain implant, the

These viral videos do not represent vaccine side effects. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

Den nu tidligere konstituerede cheflæge Jørgen Fisker tiltræder 1. februar som fast cheflæge på Anæstesiologisk-Intensiv Afdeling V i Odense.

Venstres forhenværende folketingsmedlem og formand for Folketingets Sundhedsudvalg Jane Heitmann tiltræder som bestyrelsesformand for Danmarks to Sclerosehospitaler 1. februar 2023.

Experiencing anxiety at night can interfere with sleep.

The Nikon Prostaff P3 8×42 binoculars are beginner-friendly, entry-level binoculars with sharp optics at an affordable price

Virtually no one wants to eat the elusive giant velvet mite, research finds. This suggests the mites have to deal with few, if any, predators. "I thought, 'Well, I'm a generalist predator. I should just try one myself.'" They're velvety, red, pea-sized, and they scurry across the ground in the desert Southwest after torrential rainstorms. According to the "King of Sting" Justin Schmidt, an adjunc

Skin tone shapes the experiences of Mexican immigrants in Atlanta and Philadelphia, research finds. While racism is often a focus of concern in the United States, skin tone—separate but related to race—plays a lesser known but important role in discrimination, according to the findings. The study finds that Mexican immigrants with darker skin tones perceived greater racial discrimination and more

The escalating risks of Russia's war in Ukraine have led scientists to study the unthinkable and model the aftermath of nuclear detonation.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04552-0 The keys to success.

Brug af pesticider i landbrug er en af årsagerne til, at bier og andre insekter er truede.

In the UK and New Zealand, people conceived using donated sperm, eggs or embryos who turn 18 this year will be able to learn the identity of their donors – but it is unclear how many will want to

(Image: Fmartin/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0) As the world comes to terms with the realities of climate change, the pressure to adopt more renewable energy is unavoidable. However, the sun isn't always shining, and the wind isn't always blowing. Worst of all, our ability to store that energy for the cold, still nights is still woefully inadequate. There may be a solution, and it's not a fancy new tech

Der er sket en stor stigning i antallet af infektioner med bakterien streptokokker i Danmark, viser tal fra Statens Serum Institut. Der er samtidig sket i stigning i antallet invasive infektioner, som kan være livstruende.

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36016-y Single-cell genomics has expanded to measure diverse molecular modalities within the same cell. Here the authors provide a computational framework called scTriangulate to integrate cluster annotations from diverse independent sources, algorithms, and modalities to define statistically stable populations.

Færre og nye konsultationssteder, en akutknap og en ny betjening om natten, som kommer til at ligge hos Region Syddanmark, er en del af den nye aftale om lægevagten i Region Syddanmark.

The company offers estimates of the emissions impacts of flights and recipes. Businesses with sales at stake are pushing back.

Millions of eager players have overrun the legacy website.

Fat activists say they're tools of coercion. Celebrities are taking them to get slim. Is this really the road people want to go down?

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I (27M) am a B2C Copywriter looking to transition careers into National Language Processing. I, like potentially a lot of Creative types think that AI will probably replace or massively water down my role and now my current mindset is "Well, if you can't beat them, join them". I was wondering what the best place(s) to start would be I.e. courses, skills, projects I could work on outside of work t

We know that the sun is just one of more than 100 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy, but we don't know much about most of the stars outside our corner of the cosmos. That's starting to change, thanks to projects like the DECaPS2 survey. Astronomers working on that initiative have just released a new stellar catalog featuring an incredible 3.32 billion stars. It's the largest star map ever, an

Hundreds of dolphins are washing up on France's Atlantic coast and thousands more are believed killed in fishermen's nets each year, as environmentalists and Brussels pressure the government to protect the marine mammals.

Hundreds of dolphins are washing up on France's Atlantic coast and thousands more are believed killed in fishermen's nets each year, as environmentalists and Brussels pressure the government to protect the marine mammals.

In the early pandemic, conspiracy theories that were shared the most on Twitter highlighted malicious purposes and secretive actions of supposed bad actors behind the crisis, according to an analysis of nearly 400,000 posts.

För äldre personer utan inkomster är relationer ofta avgörande för trygghet och välbefinnande. Men ofta blir de försummade och lever isolerade från samhället, visar en avhandling som studerat äldres livsvillkor i Bangladesh. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36116-9 Many stem cells exhibit cell division coupled to differentiation, though the changes occurring between consecutive cell divisions have been difficult to study. Here they use synchronized hPSC culture to show that production of transcription factors and epigenetic changes are linked with cell division timing.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00210-1 Ana Pineda left academia after teaching a yoga and writing course unleashed her entrepreneurial passion.

Krav om genanvendelse og loft over CO2 reduktioner kan gøre projekter langt mere bæredygtige, viser erfaringer fra Aalborg Havn.

Kunderne kan ikke fravælge, at algoritmen kører løs på deres samtaler med forsikringsselskabet.

PLUS. Flybranchen tror mere på PtX og biobrændsler end sort luftfart med CO2-lagring.

China Report is MIT Technology Review's newsletter about technology developments in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. This past Sunday was the Lunar New Year, the most important holiday for Chinese and several other Asian cultures. It's difficult to celebrate this holiday with China Report readers, as I originally planned, when I know many people are still grieving and sca

Der blev diskuteret sikkerhed for patienterne, FRAM-analyser og opfordret til at rapportere utilsigtede hændelser på temadag for almen praksis, hvor emnet var patientsikkerhed.

Warehouse workers in the UK are walking out for the first time, and they want the world to follow.

Det kemiska stridsmedlet senapsgas orsakar skador på syn, hud och andning. Men tre decennier efter gasattacken mot staden Halabja vittnar kurdiska överlevare främst om depressioner och lägre livskvalitet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35916-3 Bilayer sensors and sensor arrays with a catalytic CeO2 filter are proposed as a facile platform for high-performance gas sensors and electronic noses. Authors show the bilayer sensors enhance selectivity toward aromatic compounds, and the arrays provide comprehensive information such as gas concentration and

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35865-x Mitochondrial supercomplex assembly may efficiently supply energy, yet its role remains controversial. Here, the authors show that SYK inhibitors increase supercomplex assembly and mitochondrial respiration in cells and can enhance exercise performance in mice.

Nature, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00177-z With a slew of tools to trick out immune cells, researchers are expanding the repertoire of CAR-T therapies.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28648-3

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Scientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-27146-2 Chronic low-dose Δ 9 -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) treatment stabilizes dendritic spines in 18-month-old mice

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We now know that covid-19 can cause neurological symptoms, ranging from brain fog and headaches to strokes. Research is beginning to reveal how this happens and hint at better treatments

A skin crafted from two layers of electrodes around an ion-infused sponge is better at sensing than human skin because it can detect nearby objects and what they are made of

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The case, brought by GenBioPro, a company that makes one of two abortion drugs, argues that it is unconstitutional for a state to bar access to a medication approved by the federal government.

Recent strange activity around Jupiter's volcanic moon, Io, confused and excited scientists.

Some of the tens of thousands of seeds stored at a facility in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley may hold keys to helping the planet's food supply adapt to climate change. Many seeds were saved from Syria's war. (Image credit: Dalia Khamissy for NPR)

The days might seem long, but the years go by quickly, friends warned when my son was born. I wanted to savor each precious memory, but how? Living on "toddler time," showed me the way. (Image credit: Islenia Milien for NPR)

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36187-8

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35984-5 Ethylene (C2H4) purification from multi-component mixtures by physical adsorption is a great challenge in the chemical industry. Here authors present a GeF62- anion embedded MOF ZNU-6 with customized pore structure and pore chemistry for benchmark one-step C2H4 recovery from C2H2 and CO2 with record C2H4 prod

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35939-w Trial data have shown that post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PDMC) reduces the risk of readmission and death in children previously hospitalised with severe malarial anaemia. Here, the authors use mathematical modelling to estimate the potential epidemiological impacts of PDMC in malaria-endemic countri

As millennial and post-millennial voters become the largest group of voters around the world, Flinders University experts warn that the 'grandfather effect' has seen people from previous generations retain or elected to officeat an advanced age.

Stamceller som programmeras till att producera insulin vid typ 1-diabetes eller som kan reparera hjärtmuskeln efter en infarkt. Gen- och cellterapier som vässar cancerbehandlingar. Dessa nya och innovativa terapier har potential att bota, lindra och behandla sjukdomar där traditionella läkemedel idag inte räcker.

Utvecklingen har gått från "one size fits all" till att kunna erbjuda individanpassad diagnostik och behandling, och ibland också förebyggande åtgärder, för allt fler sjukdomar. Vinsterna finns både på det individuella planet för patienten och på samhällsnivå. Vi pratar om precisionsmedicin.

Tourists reveled in wintry scenes across Japan on Wednesday, as much of the country was blanketed by snow in a cold snap that has killed at least one person and disrupted travel.

Altered levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine are apparent in various conditions, such as Parkinson's disease and depression.

Fiskar, skaldjur och ekosystem får en möjlighet att återhämta sig i fiskefria områden. Men det finns undantag – och tas förbuden bort kan de positiva effekterna försvinna på några få år. Det visar en rapport från SLU. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

A study published in the American Journal of Political Science shows that civic education interventions can work to increase support for democracy, and doing so in the social media context can reach many more people, with potentially much greater overall impact, than was previously the case.

After a decades-long effort to bring biology back to the study of crime, the field of biosocial criminology is thriving. But its rise has also sparked alarm among some criminologists and other scholars, who argue that the science is shoddy — and that racist ideas and assumptions animate the field.

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Activity detected in Kolumbo, just off Greek island, which is likely to trigger tsunami when it next erupts It has been quiet for nearly 400 years, but Kolumbo, an underwater volcano just off the Greek island of Santorini, is not asleep. A previously undetected magma chamber is gradually filling with melt, prompting researchers to recommend real-time monitoring of the volcano. The last time Kolum

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Machine learning can analyse how the signals from Wi-Fi transmitters are disrupted by human bodies to reveal what position people are sitting, standing or lying in

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Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36134-7 A major challenge in analyzing scRNA-seq data arises from challenges related to dimensionality and the prevalence of dropout events. Here the authors develop a deep graph learning method called scMGCA based on a graph-embedding autoencoder that simultaneously learns cell-cell topology representation and clust

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Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36043-9 Shallow lakes have long been considered an example of alternative equilibria in ecological systems. Here, the authors combine empirical data and simulations to show that the relationship of shallow lake chlorophyll-a with nutrient enrichment does not fit the theory of alternative stable states.

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36118-7 Quasi-2D halide perovskites are attracting increasing attention for light-emitting devices. Here, the authors demonstrated efficient and stable quasi-2D perovskite LEDs enabled by suppressed phase disproportionation with newly designed organic ligands.

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36163-2 Polyamine metabolism is a determinant of T helper cell polarization. Here, Mahalingam et al analyse the metabolic and transcriptomic profile of oral mucosa from people living with HIV to demonstrate the effect of polyamine synthesis on T cell dysfunction during HIV-1 infection.

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Researchers believe that gestures used by great apes were an evolutionary "starting point" for our language.

Instant Pot appliances have gained a cult following over the years and it's easy to see why. These smart, multi-use kitchen gadgets are designed to do the work of multiple other devices, including slow cookers, rice cookers, and steaming pots. And while some Instant Pot models can be big, bulky, and hard to store or manage, the miniature 3-quart Instant Pots are a great size for portability and s

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00207-w Sanctions on Priyanga Amarasekare have baffled supporters, who think they are retaliation for speaking out against discrimination.

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Over the past week, my breakfast routine has been scrambled. I have had overnight oats, beans on sourdough, corned-beef hash and fried rice, and, on a particularly weird morning, leftover cream-of-broccoli soup. Under normal circumstances, I would be eating eggs. But right now, I'm in hoarding mode, jealously guarding the four that remain from a carton purchased indignantly for six dollars. For t

Pet dogs respond more patiently when humans clumsily drop a treat out of reach than when it is intentionally pulled away, suggesting canines can understand human intentions

Scientists, led by University of Bristol, have been studying a fish sensory organ to understand cues for collective behavior which could be employed on underwater robots.

Scientists, led by University of Bristol, have been studying a fish sensory organ to understand cues for collective behavior which could be employed on underwater robots.

I work at the Center for Decision Research at UChicago and I wanted to introduce you all to an opportunity to help further research in behavioral science. We are looking to recruit more participant for studies that pay in Amazon gift cards ($12/hr). We post studies consistently throughout the month to help University of Chicago researchers further their work. There are no restrictions to sign up!

The James Webb Space Telescope's latest observations of icy molecules will help scientists understand how habitable planets form.

Study points to 'substantial reductions in mortality' and significant health benefits if policies implemented Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in England and Wales by 2050 will lead to an extra 2m years of life, a study suggests. The UK is legally committed to hitting net zero by 2050. Many of the proposed policies will reduce harmful environmental factors such as air pollution, and enc

A truly rare find.

The nuclear shadow darkens.

A new study on the use of insecticides on anti-mosquito bed-netting has proven that thousands of people needlessly contracted malaria due to policy failure, according to an expert at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland.

A new study on the use of insecticides on anti-mosquito bed-netting has proven that thousands of people needlessly contracted malaria due to policy failure, according to an expert at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland.

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00134-w Stimulation of certain neurons triggers activity in the brain's reward centre.

Steep cuts in federal funds for agriculture research over the last 20 years threatens farming's fight against climate change.

On Sunday, I had my first Lunar New Year celebration in New York City's Chinatown. At one point, after I had released my confetti popper and my friend had left, I stood in a park, alone in the crowd. I dug the tips of my black boots into the piles of festive red and pink paper shreds, fake flower petals, and tiny imitation $100 bills on the ground. And then I inhaled, holding the breath in my lun

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. The American economy is doing fine. So why are tech companies laying off tens of thousands of workers? But first, here are three new stories from The Atlantic . The trillion-dollar coin might be the le

Research suggests that the risk of dying from any type of cancer is 18 per cent higher among people with type 2 diabetes, compared with the general population

No Pulled Punches As the fallout from tech news stalwart CNET 's disastrous experiment with AI-generated SEO-bait articles — which, as we recently reported, weren't just shrouded in secrecy and chock full of errors , but also seem to have been riddled with substantial instances of plagiarism — continues, a major publishing rival to CNET owner Red Ventures has made its stance known. "We will never

Scientific Reports, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28616-x Author Correction: Demonstration of Shor's factoring algorithm for N = 21 on IBM quantum processors

For once, the Academy Award nominations seemingly arrived without too much existential panic about the entire enterprise. The latest slate of honorees, announced this morning by Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams, includes two of the most commercially successful films of the year, a bunch of crowd-pleasing word-of-mouth hits, and some genuine indie and foreign surprises. Plus, the Academy's attention

Many communities in the United States underestimate how much sea level will rise in their area, according to a new study in Earth's Future led by Andra Garner, a climate scientist at Rowan University.

Researchers at NASA recently announced the discovery of another planet about 95% the size of Earth that is 100 light-years away and could potentially sustain life.

Enzymes are substances that cause chemical reactions. Certain types of enzymes, such as polyketide synthases and nonribosomal peptide synthetases, have the ability to shuffle their parts, allowing them to produce new chemicals. If scientists can understand how these enzymes shuffle their parts, they can understand how to use them to synthesize millions of molecules, such as pharmaceuticals and bio

Black Pilled The scientist-activists who run the Doomsday Clock have once again ticked it forward, bringing humanity's estimated chances of its own nuclear annihilation closer than ever. A statement published by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the group behind the Doomsday Clock, cited Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the potential for a "hot war" between NATO and Russia as its reasoning f

Researchers have found that some asteroids that are largely made from small pieces of rubble could be very difficult to deflect if one were to ever hurtle towards Earth, a terrifying finding that could force us to reconsider our asteroid defense strategies. It's an especially pertinent topic considering NASA's recent successful deflection of asteroid Didymos by smashing its Double Asteroid Reduct

The Lightyear 2. (Image: Lightyear) Lightyear, the Dutch automaker responsible for the world's first production solar electric vehicle, is undergoing quite a transformation. Just two months after shipping the Lightyear 0, Lightyear has announced that it's suspending production of its flagship model to focus fully on its newest iteration, the Lightyear 2. After more than two years of fundraising,

Electric vehicles are selling fast. But unless people change how they get around, the demand for battery materials threatens its own environmental disaster.

Enzymes are substances that cause chemical reactions. Certain types of enzymes, such as polyketide synthases and nonribosomal peptide synthetases, have the ability to shuffle their parts, allowing them to produce new chemicals. If scientists can understand how these enzymes shuffle their parts, they can understand how to use them to synthesize millions of molecules, such as pharmaceuticals and bio

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help collect, understand and analyze large sets of information has the potential to revolutionize our ability to observe, understand and predict processes in Earth's systems.

RNA viruses, such as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, are in a life-and-death race the moment they infect a cell.

How can a sports team win off the field with variable ticket pricing strategies? A new study in the journal Management Science sheds light on the adoption of variable pricing increases in primary market ticket sales by looking at National Football League (NFL) ticket markets.

Mandatory voting laws are known to increase voter turnout, but how significant are their effects?

RNA viruses, such as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, are in a life-and-death race the moment they infect a cell.

At the end of 2022, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory announced they had observed a net energy gain through nuclear fusion for the very first time. This monumental milestone toward fusion energy represents a huge leap forward in powering our homes and businesses with the carbon-neutral energy source. But converting this scientific achievement into a practical power source also

A University at Albany professor has discovered the earliest known full-length elegy by famed poet Phillis Wheatley (Peters), widely regarded as the first Black person, enslaved person and one of the first women in America to publish a book of poetry.

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Metastases occur when cancer cells leave a primary tumor and spread throughout the body. For this to happen, they have to break connections with neighboring cells and migrate to other tissues. Both processes are promoted by signaling molecules released by the cancer cells, which thereby increase the malignancy of tumors.

The skills gap in the U.S. is rapidly spreading to more organizations, according to Wiley's latest annual Closing the Skills Gap report, released today.

What most sparks a region's desire to seek independence from their country—income or identity?

Scientists from St Petersburg University and the Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IRE RAS), together with Professor Leon Chua from the University of California, Berkeley, have demonstrated experimentally the existence of hidden attractors—points in the basins of attraction in a simple electrical circuit.

As police departments and activists look for strategies to reduce excessive use of force by police, new research from the University of Michigan shows limited data, lack of transparency and irregular implementation of reforms make it difficult to determine which approaches are effective.

Stay-at-home orders issued at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic ushered the hoarding of food and surges in digital entertainment subscriptions, restaurant take-out and delivery services—a perfect storm for a collective couch potato phenomenon. Now, researchers have discovered what prolonged physical inactivity may mean for humans many thousands of years down the road by studying cavefish.

It has been believed that Hall thrusters, an efficient kind of electric propulsion widely used in orbit, must be large to produce a lot of thrust. Now, a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that smaller Hall thrusters can generate much more thrust—potentially making them candidates for interplanetary missions.

Metastases occur when cancer cells leave a primary tumor and spread throughout the body. For this to happen, they have to break connections with neighboring cells and migrate to other tissues. Both processes are promoted by signaling molecules released by the cancer cells, which thereby increase the malignancy of tumors.

Stay-at-home orders issued at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic ushered the hoarding of food and surges in digital entertainment subscriptions, restaurant take-out and delivery services—a perfect storm for a collective couch potato phenomenon. Now, researchers have discovered what prolonged physical inactivity may mean for humans many thousands of years down the road by studying cavefish.

An article published in the journal Cities & Health points to important changes to the built environment that encourage physical activity in São Paulo, Brazil's largest city and the center of the largest metropolitan area in the southern hemisphere.

Academics from Durham University are urging that climate change education should be made compulsory across the core law curriculum in Higher Education.

British students wanting to get ahead in the world of work should be studying an additional language. New research from the University of Portsmouth, based on the analysis of job adverts targeted at graduates, shows a high demand for language skills that is now often unmet in secondary school settings.

Bird species that breed with several sexual partners have fewer harmful mutations, according to a study led by the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath. The study, published in Evolution, shows for the first time how polygamy increases the efficiency of natural selection in wild populations.

A study published in the journal Geology uses isotopes of sulfur to fingerprint the sources of sulfuric acid that have carved unique and beautiful cave systems in the Pyrenees mountains of southern France.

Bird species that breed with several sexual partners have fewer harmful mutations, according to a study led by the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath. The study, published in Evolution, shows for the first time how polygamy increases the efficiency of natural selection in wild populations.

Mamma Mia! If you're looking to bypass the Madison Square Garden enemy list , do we have a brand for you. An Italian clothing line, Cap_able, just released a collection of absolutely outlandish knits, all designed with the goal of fooling facial recognition software — no mask or face painting required . The trick? Scrambled images of dogs, zebras and giraffes, knitted into the fabric with the spe

Mobile phone batteries with a lifetime up to three times longer than today's technology could be a reality thanks to an innovation led by engineers at RMIT University.

Researchers working on the FACE-Africa project have co-developed country-specific information and tools with Gambian food system stakeholders to evaluate possible strategies for adapting to climate change and ensuring sufficient healthy food for The Gambia. Their recommendations and key findings are now available in a new IIASA policy brief.

Berlin has enough space for urban gardening, and up to 82 percent of Berlin's vegetable consumption could be produced locally, a new study finds. "The amount of vegetables represents a significant share of the annual consumption," highlights Diego Rybski, an external faculty member from the Complexity Science Hub and a co-author of the paper that will appear in the April issue of Sustainable Citie

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With the global AI market size expanding each year, it is expected to reach USD 641.30 billion by 2028. AI today is everywhere; while some businesses are using it, others are still assessing it. All too often, people get caught up in the hype and forget to ask themselves why they should be doing what they are doing. Here are some things you must keep in mind while looking into the AI world: The R

Berlin has enough space for urban gardening, and up to 82 percent of Berlin's vegetable consumption could be produced locally, a new study finds. "The amount of vegetables represents a significant share of the annual consumption," highlights Diego Rybski, an external faculty member from the Complexity Science Hub and a co-author of the paper that will appear in the April issue of Sustainable Citie

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36086-y Microbial ecological strategies are expected to be phylogenetically conserved, but plasticity and acclimation to environmental change may complicate the picture. Here, the authors show that shifts in soil bacterial ecological strategies deviate from phylogenetic-based predictions after acclimation to long-ter

The discovery of 92 nesting sites with a total of 256 fossilized dinosaur eggs is an incredible feat in and of itself. But, the nests and eggs are helping researchers better understand one of the largest dinosaurs that once roamed across India. According to a recent study from the University of Delhi, India, published in PLOS One, a team of paleontologists uncovered the nesting sites in the Lameta

(Image: Robina Weermeijer/Unsplash) About one in 11 Americans will experience the discomfort of a kidney stone in their lifetime. While some might think of these pesky mineral clumps as earthly inconveniences, they're a problem up in space, too, prompting NASA to devise a treatment solution appropriate for those suffering among the stars. Their technique could be the secret to eliminating kidney

It shouldn't be hard to persuade people to take a sip of yerba mate. It's completely natural. It makes you feel simultaneously energized and relaxed. You can drink it all day without feeling like your stomach acid is burning through your esophagus. It's the preferred caffeine source of Lionel Messi, Zoe Saldaña, and the pope . I'm drinking yerba mate with my Argentinian mother-in-law as I write t

An array of 350 radio telescopes in the Karoo desert of South Africa is getting closer to detecting "cosmic dawn"—the era after the Big Bang when stars first ignited and galaxies began to bloom.

Professor Lola Pons, of the Department of Spanish Language, Linguistics and Literature at the University of Seville, has just published a study of a satirical work on marriage written in the 17th century by an anonymous author. Joking about courtship or wedding nights has a long tradition in Western literature. However, the distinctive feature of this work is that, to justify many of its arguments

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The Danuri spacecraft arrived in lunar orbit in Dec. 2022, and its first image dump is out of this world.

Scientists have detailed a lifestyle switch that occurs in marine bacteria, in which they change from coexisting with algae hosts in a mutually beneficial interaction to suddenly killing them. The results are published today in eLife.

Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) are drawing inspiration from plants to develop new techniques to separate and extract valuable minerals, metals and nutrients from resource-rich wastewater.

A collaboration led by scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Japan, has discovered a novel amyloid protein from canine mammary tumors. This amyloid protein, α-S1 casein, normally plays a vital role in the transport of calcium phosphate as a milk protein that provides infant nutrition, but its involvement in disease was unknown. In this study, they have shown for the

Researchers with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) published the results of an international investigation finding that the online trade of jaguar parts is openly detectable on multiple online platforms, representing an emerging and serious threat to jaguar populations across the range of this Latin American wildlife icon.

Cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases are closely linked. Researchers at the MHH now want to demonstrate the molecular mechanisms and investigate the influence of age-related changes in the heart, lungs and immune system.

Seven Year Itch You know the technological singularity, the theoretical idea of a future moment at which AI starts to upgrade itself so rapidly that everything after that point shifts forever? Well, now a group of Italian AI scientists have come up with a new means of estimating how far away humanity is from reaching that point. And, as Popular Mechanics reports , their calculations indicate that

Spin Cycle According to a new study, the Earth's inner core appears to have stopped spinning. While that may sound bad, as Vice reports , scientists say it's not actually a big deal. The new findings, as detailed in a paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience , support the theory that the core comes to a halt and reverses direction every 60 to 70 years. Measuring seismic waves from quakes

Scientists have detailed a lifestyle switch that occurs in marine bacteria, in which they change from coexisting with algae hosts in a mutually beneficial interaction to suddenly killing them. The results are published today in eLife.

Previous studies have found that phase changes in the sea surface temperature (SST) of the North Pacific can modulate the variations in the stratospheric polar vortex (SPV) in the Arctic, which is a circulation of winds high up in the stratosphere with strong impacts on regional weather patterns.

Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) are drawing inspiration from plants to develop new techniques to separate and extract valuable minerals, metals and nutrients from resource-rich wastewater.

A collaboration led by scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Japan, has discovered a novel amyloid protein from canine mammary tumors. This amyloid protein, α-S1 casein, normally plays a vital role in the transport of calcium phosphate as a milk protein that provides infant nutrition, but its involvement in disease was unknown. In this study, they have shown for the

A research team at the University of Göttingen has developed a new method to produce X-ray images in color. In the past, the only way to determine the chemical composition of a sample and the position of its components using X-ray fluorescence analysis was to focus the X-rays and scan the whole sample. This is time-consuming and expensive. Scientists have now developed an approach that allows an i

A study finds roflumilast can reverse sleep deprivation-induced amnesia in mice, hinting at pathways to treating memory loss in people.

Researchers with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) published the results of an international investigation finding that the online trade of jaguar parts is openly detectable on multiple online platforms, representing an emerging and serious threat to jaguar populations across the range of this Latin American wildlife icon.

Cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases are closely linked. Researchers at the MHH now want to demonstrate the molecular mechanisms and investigate the influence of age-related changes in the heart, lungs and immune system.

In the era of social media, antisemitism and Holocaust denial are no longer hidden in the margins, spewed by fringe hate groups. From Ye—formerly known as Kanye West—and NBA player Kyrie Irving to members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, well-recognized personalities have echoed antisemitic ideas, often online.

Circadian rhythms are natural, internal oscillations that synchronize an organism's behaviors and physiological processes with their environment. These rhythms normally have a period of 24 hours and are regulated by internal chemical clocks that respond to cues from outside the body, such as light.

A new study suggests that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) — an incurable condition that robs patients of the ability to control their behavior and cope with daily living — may instead have a cerebrospinal fluid leak, which is often treatable.

Scientists have detailed a lifestyle switch that occurs in marine bacteria, where they change from coexisting with algae hosts in a mutually beneficial interaction to suddenly killing them.

The start of a new year these days signals the launch of Veganuary, a campaign which encourages people to give up animal products for the month of January.

Cold winter weather in the UK almost always brings with it talk of snow.

Study from St Andrew's University gauges ability of people to interpret bonobo and chimpanzee gestures We may not be able to strike up a conversation, debate politics or chat about the meaning of life with other great apes, but our ability to understand one another might be greater than once thought. Researchers have discovered adult humans can discern the meaning of gestures produced by bonobos

Humans retain an understanding of gestures made by other great apes, even though we no longer use them ourselves, according to a study by Kirsty E. Graham and Catherine Hobaiter at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, publishing January 24 in the open access journal PLOS Biology.

Chemists can make a career out of controlling whether certain molecules are generated as a lefty or a righty.

Why do people hold highly variable attitudes toward well-evidenced science? For many years researchers focused on what people know about science, thinking that "to know science is to love it." But do people who think they know science actually know science?

Humans retain an understanding of gestures made by other great apes, even though we no longer use them ourselves, according to a study by Kirsty E. Graham and Catherine Hobaiter at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, publishing January 24 in the open access journal PLOS Biology.

After a public reckoning and the departure of its executive director, the nation's largest environmental organization has tapped Ben Jealous as its new leader.

Not Impressed ChatGPT, OpenAI's impressive new text generating system, has more than its share of fans — and apparently it's got haters in high places, too. In an online discussion transcribed by ZDNet , Facebook-turned-Meta AI czar Yann LeCun — a titan in the field, widely hailed as of the "godfathers of AI" — lambasted the competitor's system, essentially calling it basic and suggesting that it

Tibetan antelope (Rhinopithecus), blue sheep (Pseudois nayauris), and plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) are wild animals living on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. There have been no reports of naturally occurring transmissible spongioform encephalopathies (TSEs) involving these animals. Furthermore, the PRNP genes have not been described in the literature.

Tibetan antelope (Rhinopithecus), blue sheep (Pseudois nayauris), and plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) are wild animals living on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. There have been no reports of naturally occurring transmissible spongioform encephalopathies (TSEs) involving these animals. Furthermore, the PRNP genes have not been described in the literature.

Only males among the fish species crucian carp have developed a strategy to protect themselves from hungry predators, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden published in the journal Evolution. The explanation could lie in that the surrounding environment affects the stress system in males and females differently.

In the course of optimizing key procedures of genome editing, researchers from the department of Developmental Biology / Physiology at the Center for Organismal Studies of Heidelberg University have succeeded in substantially improving the efficiency of molecular genetic methods such as CRISPR/Cas9 and related systems, and in broadening their areas of application.

Eighty years after the federal Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC) carved up the nation's metropolitan neighborhoods into redlined maps, researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine performed an autopsy on the discriminatory lending practice.

Europe's JUICE spacecraft is all ready to embark on an eight-year odyssey through the Solar System to find out whether the oceans hidden under the surface of Jupiter's icy moons have the potential to host extraterrestrial life.

It's a long-running Australian detective story. From the 1980s onwards, researchers found eggshell fragments, and on rare occasions whole eggs, exposed in eroding sand dunes within the country's arid zone (which covers most of Australia's landmass).

Only males among the fish species crucian carp have developed a strategy to protect themselves from hungry predators, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden published in the journal Evolution. The explanation could lie in that the surrounding environment affects the stress system in males and females differently.

In the course of optimizing key procedures of genome editing, researchers from the department of Developmental Biology / Physiology at the Center for Organismal Studies of Heidelberg University have succeeded in substantially improving the efficiency of molecular genetic methods such as CRISPR/Cas9 and related systems, and in broadening their areas of application.

It's a long-running Australian detective story. From the 1980s onwards, researchers found eggshell fragments, and on rare occasions whole eggs, exposed in eroding sand dunes within the country's arid zone (which covers most of Australia's landmass).

New research has shown calves' ability to focus and learn are seriously affected when their milk allowance is suddenly reduced, and they may experience negative feelings of hunger. The study is published in Biology Letters.

NASA is partnering with a Pentagon research agency to develop a nuclear-powered rocket engine in preparation for sending astronauts to Mars.

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36053-7 This study finds that the abnormally high frequency of extreme El Niño and central Pacific El Niño events over the past four decades can be attributed to the synchronized effects of greenhouse warming and internal variability.

New research has shown calves' ability to focus and learn are seriously affected when their milk allowance is suddenly reduced, and they may experience negative feelings of hunger. The study is published in Biology Letters.

The emu is iconically Australian, appearing on cans, coins, cricket bats and our national coat of arms, as well as that of the Tasmanian capital, Hobart. However, most people don't realize emus once also roamed Tasmania but are now extinct there.

Do you struggle to visualize how to rotate your shoes so that they nest together in a shoe box?

At the end of last year, the world's average price to emit one ton of greenhouse gases was around US$5.29 (AU$7.77). For pricing to work as we want—to wean us off fossil fuels—it needs to be around $75 by the end of the decade, according to the International Monetary Fund.

The teenage years can be among the trickiest times for a parent. You have been used to being your child's voice of reason. Then, all of a sudden, your authority is challenged by their peers, social media and huge developmental changes.

The emu is iconically Australian, appearing on cans, coins, cricket bats and our national coat of arms, as well as that of the Tasmanian capital, Hobart. However, most people don't realize emus once also roamed Tasmania but are now extinct there.

Could we feed a city on Mars? This question is central to the future of space exploration and has serious repercussions on Earth too. To date, a lot of thought has gone into how astronauts eat; however, we are only beginning to produce food in space.

Could we feed a city on Mars? This question is central to the future of space exploration and has serious repercussions on Earth too. To date, a lot of thought has gone into how astronauts eat; however, we are only beginning to produce food in space.

If you're in a leadership position—at work or in the community—you make decisions and oversee decision-making processes. Often it's best to consult the people you are leading to reach a group decision.

Climate finance for the African continent got a boost at the 2022 United Nations Climate Conference (COP27), with the launch of the African Carbon Markets Initiative. This aims to make climate finance available for African countries, expand access to clean energy, and drive sustainable economic development.

Current models of sea level rise suggest the most widespread impacts will occur after sea level has risen by several meters. But a new study finds the biggest increases in inundation will occur after the first 2 meters (6.6 feet) of sea level rise, covering more than twice as much land as older elevation models predicted.

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00201-2 A variant of H5N1 influenza that can spread between mammals could pose an increased risk to people and wild animals.

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00185-z Satellite navigation systems for lunar settlements will require local atomic clocks. Scientists are working out what time they will keep.

Project, in concert with US government agency Darpa, aims to develop pioneering propulsion system for space travel Nasa has unveiled plans to test nuclear-powered rockets that would fly astronauts to Mars in ultra-fast time. The agency has partnered with the US government's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) to demonstrate a nuclear thermal rocket engine in space as soon as 2027, i

The conglomerate's research on climate change was much more accurate than its public messaging

Eight years ago, a patient lost her power of speech because of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, which causes progressive paralysis. She can still make sounds, but her words have become unintelligible, leaving her reliant on a writing board or iPad to communicate. Now, after volunteering to receive a brain implant, the woman has been able to rapidly communicate phrases like "I don't own my home" and

Substituted aromatics are among the most important building blocks for organic compounds such as drugs, crop-protecting agents, and many materials. The function of the molecules is determined by the spatial arrangement of the different building blocks, the substitution pattern.

Jacked In Gautam Adani, the world's third richest person, is apparently hooked on OpenAI's ChatGPT. He said so himself, in a post-Davos blog post on LinkedIn. ChatGPT "was the buzzword at this year's event," Adani wrote in the post, caveating that he "must admit to some addiction since I started using it." And honestly? We don't blame him. It might be threatening all of our jobs, but ChatGPT can

Deep below the surface in South Dakota, construction crews have been working tirelessly to carve out a network of caverns and tunnels that one day will house a huge neutrino experiment. Their efforts are paying off: With almost 400,000 tons of rock extracted from the earth, the excavation is now half complete.

A camera-trap study of two ecosystems—one with pumas and one without—adds to scientists' understanding of the many ways apex predators influence the abundance, diversity and habits of other animals, including smaller carnivores.

A camera-trap study of two ecosystems—one with pumas and one without—adds to scientists' understanding of the many ways apex predators influence the abundance, diversity and habits of other animals, including smaller carnivores.

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36056-4 Thermal analogues to electrical transistors offer the potential for heat flow switching and amplification. Here, the authors demonstrate a macroscopic magnetic thermal transistor with applications in thermal control and thermal logic circuits.

A new report, co-authored by a University of York academic, has warned that children living in the North of England are among the most vulnerable to rising living costs.

When Holly Pittman and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pisa returned to Lagash in the fall of 2022 for a fourth season, they knew they'd find more than ceramic fragments and another kiln. With high-tech tools in hand, the team precisely located trenches to excavate a variety of features of a non-elite urban neighborhood from one of southwest Asia's earliest cities.

As picturesque as winter weather can be, snowy scenes often present a less desirable, slippery companion: ice. It coats our roadways, clings to windshields and serves as a general hurdle in daily life during the coldest months of the year.

What is velvety, red, pea-sized and can be seen scurrying across the ground in the desert Southwest after a torrential rainstorm? If you have no clue, you're not alone. According to Justin Schmidt, an adjunct scientist with the University of Arizona Department of Entomology, giant velvet mites are such elusive creatures that little is known about them.

NASA announced Thursday its new Mars Sample Receiving Project office, responsible for receiving and curating the first samples returned from the Red Planet, will be located at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. The safe and rapid release of Mars samples after they return to Earth to laboratories worldwide for science investigations will be a priority.

Without the force called friction, cars would skid off the roadway, humans couldn't stride down the sidewalk, and objects would tumble off your kitchen counter and onto the floor. Even so, how friction works at a molecular scale remains poorly understood.

New research finds a high variation between how pandemic mitigation measures affected immigration to different destination countries, from a slight increase to huge reductions.

What is velvety, red, pea-sized and can be seen scurrying across the ground in the desert Southwest after a torrential rainstorm? If you have no clue, you're not alone. According to Justin Schmidt, an adjunct scientist with the University of Arizona Department of Entomology, giant velvet mites are such elusive creatures that little is known about them.

X-rays of a sword that had been sitting in museum storage reveals that it's actually from the Bronze Age.

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00200-3 Three charts from the world of research, selected by Nature editors.

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00206-x Physicist and co-discoverer of high-temperature superconductivity.

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00204-z Instructors are rethinking student assignments to tackle an anticipated surge in bogus essays, a Nature poll finds.

Nature, Published online: 23 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00198-8 Long reads could one day routinely decipher entire genomes. Plus, carbon capture nets 2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year and the Hubble Space Telescope still has plenty of life left.

PLUS. En læser funderer over, om man kan sætte et landingsfartøj på ISS og sende det til Mars. Det svarer DTU Space på.

The agency estimated that the guidelines could reduce young children's dietary exposure to lead by about 25 percent.

Many women and men still work in sex-typed occupations. One important reason for this is that men are selectively leaving occupations that are increasingly taken up by women, a recent study from the University of Zurich has shown. This could explain swings in the sex compositions of jobs and why some specializations within occupations become female or male-dominated.

A report commissioned by the Disability Royal Commission, and authored by La Trobe University researchers, has recommended a policy overhaul to ensure that all people living with cognitive disability are empowered to make decisions about their lives.

Leaders in the U.S. are getting older. For example, politicians in the House of Representatives are 20 years older than the average voter, and the country's 80-year-old President may stand for re-election. According to research from the University of Gothenburg, there is a risk that younger voters will become disinterested in democracy in the U.S. because it is so difficult for younger candidates

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Scientific Reports, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28623-y Author Correction: Regulatory T cells in psoriatic arthritis: an IL-17A-producing, Foxp3 int CD161 + RORγt + ICOS + phenotype, that associates with the presence of ADAMTSL5 autoantibodies

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DNA can signal the presence of or predisposition to a slew of diseases, including cancer. The ability to flag down these clues, known as biomarkers, allows medical professionals to make critical early diagnoses and provide personalized treatments. The typical methods of screening can be laborious, expensive or limited in what they can uncover. A new biosensor chip that boasts an accurate and inexp

A major analysis of the carbon footprint of universities and FE colleges has revealed for the first time the source and scale of their emissions.

Diversity, inclusion and equity policies are now broadly endorsed in Australian organizations. But not all diversities are equal. Our research suggests while programs for women and some racial minorities are being embraced, other diversities are excluded.

DNA can signal the presence of or predisposition to a slew of diseases, including cancer. The ability to flag down these clues, known as biomarkers, allows medical professionals to make critical early diagnoses and provide personalized treatments. The typical methods of screening can be laborious, expensive or limited in what they can uncover. A new biosensor chip that boasts an accurate and inexp

Scientists warn of 'unprecedented danger' and say 'Russia's war … has raised profound questions' A panel of international scientists has warned that humanity's continued existence is at greater risk than ever before, largely as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set its Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight, the closest to midnight the clock has bee

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Rapid economic growth has pushed rare species of big carnivores to the brink of extinction, but ecologists have suggested our appetite to once again live alongside big cats is increasing.

Researchers have identified a previously unknown signaling pathway cells use to protect their DNA while it is being copied. Targeting this pathway potentially could boost the potency of cancer therapeutics, the researchers said.

A new study has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours. The study was the first to show in a controlled experiment using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that exposure to diesel exhaust disrupts the ability of different areas of the human brain to interact and communicate with each other.

A team of astronomers using two Maunakea Observatories in Hawaiʻi—W. M. Keck Observatory and Subaru Telescope—have photographed a brown dwarf orbiting HIP 21152, a young sun-like star in the Hyades Cluster.

What is behind dark energy—and what connects it to the cosmological constant introduced by Albert Einstein? Two physicists from the University of Luxembourg point the way to answering these open questions of physics.

A harsh reminder of the challenges we face.

Researchers have shown they can measure thousands of molecules—some of which are signals of health—from a single drop of blood. The new approach combines a microsampling device—a tool used to self-administer a finger prick—with "multi-omics" technologies, which simultaneously analyze a vast array of proteins, fats, by-products of metabolism, and inflammatory markers. "Even more importantly, we've

Work Hazard Last week, we watched as Boston Dynamics' bipedal robot Atlas deftly threw an entire bag of tools to a human construction worker who was standing on top of some scaffolding. While it was an impressive display of strength and agility, it now sounds like the video showed over a dozen Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, problematizing a pathway for Atlas to

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35665-9 Habitat loss and climate change are widely acknowledged as drivers of wildlife population change, but socioeconomic impacts are relatively unexplored. This study explores drivers of population change in large carnivores and reveals that socioeconomic growth is more associated with population declines than hab

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35944-z Huang et al. investigated the effects of long-term statins administration in a mouse model for diabetes and found that it can worsen insulin resistance, renal inflammation and fibrosis. Statins increased renal lipid uptake and inhibited fatty acid oxidation, contributing to diabetic nephropathy.

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-35654-y How the brain computes the value of complex stimuli such as visual art remains poorly understood. Here, the authors use computational models and fMRI to show that this process involves an integration over low- and high-level features across visual, parietal, and frontal cortical areas.

Lisa Marie Presley died unexpectedly earlier this month, and within hours, lacking any evidence, Twitter users were suggesting that her death had been caused by the COVID-19 vaccine. The Twitter account @DiedSuddenly_, which has about 250,000 followers, also started tweeting about it immediately, using the hashtag #DiedSuddenly. Over the past several months, news stories about any kind of sudden

Why some mushrooms are bioluminescent remains uncertain, but a study using LED lights adds to the evidence they attract insects that help the fungus disperse its spores

Ancient Egyptians went through a lot of linen when they wrapped up their lost loved ones. Winding long strips of the material around their torsos and their appendages — and sometimes around their individual fingers and toes — these wrappings were intended to protect and preserve the dead during their transition to the afterlife. But what was woven within and underneath these layers of linen? Accor

Keibul Lamjao National Park is a natural wonder on many accounts. For starters, the park lies in the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, Loktak Lake, with a surrounding backdrop of low, gentle, green-tinged hills. It's difficult to get more specific about the park's location because its component parts don't stick to one place — instead, they float. For that reason, Keibul Lamjao bills its

Scientists at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Russia), together with colleagues from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics (Germany), the University of Graz & the Kanzelhöhe Observatory (Austria), the University of Zagreb and Zagreb Astronomical Observatory (Croatia) have developed a method to predict geomagnetic storms directly from solar observations.

Venture capital firms (VCs), sophisticated investors in early-stage startups, are important players in the startup industry. The majority of startups exit through a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deal. However, empirical evidence on private M&A contracting is limited due to data constraints. My job market paper, titled "Venture Capital and Private M&A Contracting," aims to fill the void and investig

Humanity faces greater existential threats than it did during the Cold War, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists

Major artists including FKA Twigs will work with children across 500 museums to create wildlife artworks.

Information processing devices such as smartphones are becoming more sophisticated because their information-recording density constantly increases, thanks to advances in microfabrication technology. In recent years, however, we are rapidly approaching the physical limits to processing, making further miniaturization difficult. Perhaps, though, the continued demand for more sophisticated technolog

Cells zealously protect the integrity of their genomes, because damage can lead to cancer or cell death. The genome—a cell's complete set of DNA—is most vulnerable while it is being duplicated before a cell divides. Cancer cells constantly are dividing, so their genomes are constantly in jeopardy.

More than a decade ago, roboticist Dennis Hong debuted a new generation of cutting-edge robots. Now he's back to reveal how his lab at UCLA has eclipsed its own achievements with a fleet of wildly advanced and delightful humanoid robots. Part demo, part time capsule, part glance into the future, Hong brings you into the excitement and potential of the next evolution in robotics engineering.

A research group has succeeded in measuring spin transport in a thin film of specific molecules — a material well-known in organic light emitting diodes — at room temperature. They found that this thin molecular film has a spin diffusion length of approximately 62 nm, a length that could have practical applications in developing spintronics technology. In addition, while electricity has been use

Scientists succeed in boosting the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas9 and related methods and modifying initially inaccessible DNA sequences. They fine-tuned these tools to enable effective genetic screening for modelling specific gene mutations.

Hello all, My students are doing a research project about the public understanding of primates. We would be grateful if you could participate. It is an online questionnaire that usually takes less than 10 minutes to complete (minimum age 18). Here is the link: https://mdxl.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ckff3Abv8adrpA The project relates to cognitive science because it is about categorisation and

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00182-2 It's unacceptable that millions living in poverty still lack access to safe water and basic sanitation. Nature Water will help researchers to find a way forward.

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00191-1 As researchers dive into the brave new world of advanced AI chatbots, publishers need to acknowledge their legitimate uses and lay down clear guidelines to avoid abuse.

(Image: Gabriela Cybulska/Wikimedia Commons) James Cameron's original Avatar and its new sequel have found success in more than just the box office—they're also helping out in the lab. Researchers have begun using the motion capture technology used in the saga to track the onset of two genetic disorders, both of which reduce patients' mobility over time. Today's motion capture technology uses wea

Old-school paleontologists would have frowned upon a colleague referring to a fossil find as anything like a dragon. Certainly in the early days of this branch of science, it must have been a tad exasperating to explain to non-scientists that the giant bone they found in the local quarry, or ground up for some folk remedy was not evidence of a legendary cryptid, but was instead a precious artifact

Cells zealously protect the integrity of their genomes, because damage can lead to cancer or cell death. The genome—a cell's complete set of DNA—is most vulnerable while it is being duplicated before a cell divides. Cancer cells constantly are dividing, so their genomes are constantly in jeopardy.

The occurrence of chemical reactions between like-charged compounds in aqueous solutions is very slow since particles repel each other. A recent breakthrough published in Nature Communications shows a new way to control chemical reactions by charge neutralization and increase in effective concentrations of reactants. The joint research teams led by prof. Robert Hołyst from the Institute of Physica

Researchers attempted to identify early symptoms of Parkinson's disease using voice data. In their study, the researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze and assess speech signals, where calculations are done and diagnoses made in seconds rather than hours.

Every year, the United States spends nearly a trillion dollars fighting metallic corrosion, an electrochemical reaction that occurs when metals oxidize and begin to rust.

A camera-trap study of two ecosystems — one with pumas and one without — adds to scientists' understanding of the many ways apex predators influence the abundance, diversity and habits of other animals, including smaller carnivores.

A protein that prepares DNA for replication also prevents the replication process from running out of control, according to a new study. The work solves a mystery that has long puzzled biologists.

It's clear that chronic stress can impact our behavior, leading to problems like depression, reduced interest in things that previously brought us pleasure, even PTSD.

A research group has succeeded in measuring spin transport in a thin film of specific molecules — a material well-known in organic light emitting diodes — at room temperature. They found that this thin molecular film has a spin diffusion length of approximately 62 nm, a length that could have practical applications in developing spintronics technology. In addition, while electricity has been use

When two microscopic systems are entangled, their properties are linked to each other irrespective of the physical distance between the two. Manipulating this uniquely quantum phenomenon is what allows for quantum cryptography, communication, and computation. While parallels have been drawn between quantum entanglement and the classical physics of heat, new research demonstrates the limits of this

Under cold conditions, not only the mother plant but also the father plant can pass on its chloroplasts to the offspring.

Scientists succeed in boosting the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas9 and related methods and modifying initially inaccessible DNA sequences. They fine-tuned these tools to enable effective genetic screening for modelling specific gene mutations.

Discovering new drugs has become increasingly rare for independent large pharmaceutical companies in recent times. Almost 60% of new drugs are discovered through mergers and acquisitions and drug licensing. Now, researchers shed light on the recent trends of spinouts from academia and investments in the U.S.A and Europe, foreshadowing a promising shift in the industry's interorganizational deal ne

Researchers have uncovered a gene that is overexpressed in mutated IDH1. Studies in human cells and a novel mouse model both show that this gene, called ZMYND8, plays a critical role in the radiation resistance. When they knocked down the gene, the glioma cells became responsive to radiation treatment.

Brazil's environment minister Marina Silva knows she has her work cut out to protect the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest that is shared among nine countries.

Research from an international team of scientists has cast new light on the physics of vitrification—the process by which glass forms.

Researchers of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung have expanded the molecular toolbox for efficient, targeted syntheses: To do so, they use a very special catalyst—and the energy of light. The result of their work has now been published in Science.

Scientists working on laser application at the RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics (RAP) have demonstrated that GHz burst mode femtosecond laser pulses can create unique two-dimensional (2D) laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) on silicon substrates.

The occurrence of chemical reactions between like-charged compounds in aqueous solutions is very slow since particles repel each other. A recent breakthrough published in Nature Communications shows a new way to control chemical reactions by charge neutralization and increase in effective concentrations of reactants. The joint research teams led by prof. Robert Hołyst from the Institute of Physica

Unconnected strands of DNA must be sealed together during genome replication and repair, and a new KAUST-led investigation shows how the fastening enzyme involved gets the job done.

The second law of thermodynamics is often considered to be one of only a few physical laws that is absolutely and unquestionably true. The law states that the amount of 'entropy'—a physical property—of any closed system can never decrease. It adds an 'arrow of time' to everyday occurrences, determining which processes are reversible and which are not. It explains why an ice cube placed on a hot st

Non-vascular bryophytes live in colonies that cover the ground and resemble tiny forests. In a real forest, plants compete for light in different layers of the canopy. If a plant does not receive enough sunlight, it stops lateral branching and instead grows vertically to reach the sunlight.

Rapid economic growth has pushed rare species of big carnivores to the brink of extinction, but ecologists have suggested our appetite to once again live alongside big cats is increasing.

The further out in time, the more unreliable a weather forecast. That's because small variations in initial weather conditions can completely change the entire system, making it unpredictable. Put another way, in the "butterfly effect," an insect can flap its wings and create a microscopic change in initial conditions that leads to a hurricane halfway around the world.

Unconnected strands of DNA must be sealed together during genome replication and repair, and a new KAUST-led investigation shows how the fastening enzyme involved gets the job done.

Non-vascular bryophytes live in colonies that cover the ground and resemble tiny forests. In a real forest, plants compete for light in different layers of the canopy. If a plant does not receive enough sunlight, it stops lateral branching and instead grows vertically to reach the sunlight.

Rapid economic growth has pushed rare species of big carnivores to the brink of extinction, but ecologists have suggested our appetite to once again live alongside big cats is increasing.

A protein that prepares DNA for replication also prevents the replication process from running out of control, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. The work, published Jan. 5 in Molecular Cell, solves a mystery that has long puzzled biologists.

When it comes to creating ever more intriguing quantum systems, a constant need is finding new ways to observe them in a wide range of physical scenarios. JILA Fellow Cindy Regal and JILA and NIST Fellow Ana Maria Rey have teamed up with Oriol Romero-Isart from the University of Innsbruck and IQOQI to show that a trapped particle in the form of an atom readily reveals its full quantum state with q

The EU's Sentinel-2 satellite obtains a crystal clear image of Antarctica's new monster iceberg.

A protein that prepares DNA for replication also prevents the replication process from running out of control, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. The work, published Jan. 5 in Molecular Cell, solves a mystery that has long puzzled biologists.

Episode Two In case you missed it, newly-minted Substack author Sam Bankman-Fried was back on the blogging grind last week. This time, he laid even further into his bankrupt exchange's longtime lawyers, the New York City-based firm Sullivan & Cromwell — meanwhile, of course, once again insisting that he's totally innocent and (the again, bankrupt) FTX is still completely solvent, actually! "These

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The EU on Tuesday announced proposals to try to reverse an "alarming decline" in the number of bees—and other insects that pollinate the bloc's crops—including by rewarding organic farming.

Endothelial cells (ECs) line blood vessels and can serve as specialized vascular niches for hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), a special environment where HSPCs reside and self-renew. A team of researchers found that endoderm-derived ECs contribute to zebrafish's functional vascular niche for HSPCs and proposes a new concept that endothelial specialization in the HSPC niche is determ

The giant chasm on Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf has split and created a massive iceberg.

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The World Food Programme (WFP) estimates that 349 million people in 79 countries are facing "acute food insecurity," an increase of 200 million people from before the pandemic. This sudden surge has caused the organization and others like it to warn that the world is hungrier than ever. There are several reasons for the dangerous food shortage, and world leaders caution that the lack of needed nut

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The submarine volcano eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai that occurred on January 15, 2022, generated impulsive downward reaction forces on Earth, radiating seismic waves throughout the planet. Geologists analyzed the teleseismic waves and Rayleigh waves at approximately 50 seconds to determine the force history and provide insights into the overall volcanic eruption process. The acoustic waves

Stress isn't just the psychological pressure you feel in response to a looming deadline at work. It is also a description of the physical forces pushing, pulling, or twisting an object, structure, or material. Examples of stress include gravity dragging downward on a bridge, wind blowing against the side of a building, or even a waistband drawn taut by a big meal.

Although usually mild, the respiratory syncytial virus can be fatal among babies and older people. Promising results from trials during pregnancy and in those aged 60 or over suggest that a vaccine may soon be approved

Betydligt färre operationer, minskat behov av röntgenundersökningar och kortare tid med gips för patienterna. Det är resultatet av tydliga behandlingsrutiner vid fotledsfrakturer, visar en avhandling vid Göteborgs universitet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

The European Commission will present a strategy to bolster the EU's security and defence efforts in space in March, Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton said Tuesday, with Russia's war in Ukraine raising tensions in space.

The EU on Tuesday announced proposals to try to reverse an "alarming decline" in the number of bees—and other insects that pollinate the bloc's crops—including by rewarding organic farming.

The "Doomsday Clock" symbolizing the perils to humanity moved its closest ever to midnight on Tuesday amid the Ukraine war, nuclear tensions and the climate crisis.

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00184-0 The Ebola outbreak in Uganda was a wake-up call. We need preventive vaccination.

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Northern Arizona University examined the core beliefs of the Chinese government, aiming to uncover opportunities to slow climate change by leveraging Beijing's political will for sustainability and conservation gains.

Endothelial cells (ECs) line blood vessels and can serve as specialized vascular niches for hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), a special environment where HSPCs reside and self-renew. A team of researchers found that endoderm-derived ECs contribute to zebrafish's functional vascular niche for HSPCs and proposes a new concept that endothelial specialization in the HSPC niche is determ

Matter outflows in the form of jets are observed in astronomical systems at fast, medium and slow speeds. The fastest jets are highly relativistic, and travel very close to the speed of light. The origin, as well as many properties of the jets, is uncertain. Jet velocities seem to have a bi-modal distribution—some very fast and others slow, with a gap in velocities in between, which has long chall

Physical systems evolve at a particular speed, which depends on various factors including the system's so-called topological structure (i.e., spatial properties that are preserved over time despite any physical changes that occur). Existing methods for determining the speed at which physical systems change over time, however, do not account for these structural properties.

The potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study by UNSW Sydney researchers finds.

(Image: CHUTTERSNAP/Unsplash) California seems to be taking its role at the forefront of US electric vehicle adoption seriously. According to a new report, zero-emission vehicles made up nearly 19 percent of new car sales that occurred within California in 2022. Each quarter, the California Energy Commission (CEC) calculates how many zero-emission vehicles have been sold in the state using data f

PLUS. Et partnerskab skal skabe bedre samspil mellem naturhensyn og udbygning af vedvarende energi, men efter et år på finansloven er intet sket.

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Rudan reagerar med att växa på höjden när den simmar i vatten där det finns rovfisk. Men det gäller bara hanarna, honorna har inte den förmågan, och blir därmed oftare uppätna. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

The cosmos seems to have a preference for things that are round. Planets and stars tend to be spheres because gravity pulls clouds of gas and dust toward the center of mass. The same holds for black holes — or, to be more precise, the event horizons of black holes — which must, according to theory, be spherically shaped in a universe with three dimensions of space and one of time. But do the same

A team of Stanford scientists claims to have tested a new brain-computer interface (BCI) that can decode speech at up to 62 words per minute, improving the previous record by 3.4 times. That'd be a massive step towards real-time speech conversion at the pace of natural human conversation. Max Hodak, who founded BCI company Neuralink alongside Elon Musk, but wasn't involved in the study, called th

Using the 6-meter telescope of the Special Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) and the 2.5-meter telescope of the Caucasian Mountain Observatory (CMO), Russian astronomers have observed a giant galaxy known as NGC 2655. Results of the observational campaign, presented January 12 on the arXiv preprint server, shed more light on the kinematics and origin of ionized gas in this galaxy.

When imagining the deep sea, we often think of a cold, dark and empty wasteland, sparsely populated by monstrous-looking creatures of the deep. But in fissures along the seabed, ocean water superheated by the Earth's magma and enriched with minerals from the crust gushes upwards, forming hydrothermal vents that act as oases for a diverse and unique marine ecosystem.

In the age-old battle against mosquitos, DEET has proven effective at keeping this nemesis at bay, but the repellent is smelly and its protection is short-lived. Now, researchers report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that they have designed safe alternatives that have some advantages over DEET, including a nice smell and much longer protection from bites.

MSU researchers have traced the evolution of mint genomes for potential future applications that range from medicines to pesticides to antimicrobials.

Henrik Toft Sørensen får Marie & August Krogh Prisen på 1,5 mio. kr. for sit store bidrag til dansk og international klinisk epidemiologisk forskning.

In the age-old battle against mosquitos, DEET has proven effective at keeping this nemesis at bay, but the repellent is smelly and its protection is short-lived. Now, researchers report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that they have designed safe alternatives that have some advantages over DEET, including a nice smell and much longer protection from bites.

When imagining the deep sea, we often think of a cold, dark and empty wasteland, sparsely populated by monstrous-looking creatures of the deep. But in fissures along the seabed, ocean water superheated by the Earth's magma and enriched with minerals from the crust gushes upwards, forming hydrothermal vents that act as oases for a diverse and unique marine ecosystem.

Barn stannar hemma från skolan och skördar kaffe och skyddar kaffeplantor från vilda djur. Det påverkar barnens skolgång och framtidsutsikter i regioner med ekologisk kaffeodling, visar forskning från Stockholms universitet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

En väl utvecklad jakt på några särskilda valarter inleddes redan under 500-talet. Det kan forskare konstatera efter analys av arkeologiska fynd med spelbrickor gjorda av valben. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

In 1929 Ridgley Whiteman, then just a teenager, made an archeological discovery that would forever change our understanding of the first Indigenous people to land in North America. He found what would later be known as Clovis points, named after the town of Clovis, New Mexico, the site of their discovery. The fluted projectile points, dating back 13,000 years, show that ancestral Indigenous people

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MSU researchers have traced the evolution of mint genomes for potential future applications that range from medicines to pesticides to antimicrobials.

This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters and Bob Henson The contiguous United States suffered 18 billion-dollar weather disasters in 2022, according to NOAA , tied for the third-highest number in inflation-adjusted data going back to 1980. Only 2020, with 22 billion-dollar weather disasters, and 2021, with 20, had more. NOAA also reported that 2022 ranked as the 18th-warmes

An internal circadian clock controls the distinctive concentric rings of flowering in sunflowers, maximizing visits from pollinators, according to a new study. A sunflower head is made up of hundreds of tiny florets. Because of the way sunflowers grow, the youngest florets are in the center of the flower face and the most mature at the edges, forming a distinctive spiral pattern from the center t

Product recommendations that people hear rather than read have a greater influence on their behavior, research indicates. In the spring of 2018, Shwetha Mariadassou and Chris Bechler, both graduate students at Stanford Graduate School of Business, learned that people generally perceive someone as more intelligent and competent when they convey spoken information rather than delivering the same me

In the age-old battle against mosquitoes, DEET has proven effective at keeping this nemesis at bay, but the repellent is smelly and its protection is short-lived. Now, researchers report that they have designed safe alternatives that have some advantages over DEET, including a nice smell and much longer protection from bites.

New research into the durability and age of an ancient asteroid made of rocky rubble and dust, revealed significant findings that could contribute to potentially saving the planet if one ever hurtled toward Earth.

Researchers report that elephants play a key role in creating forests which store more atmospheric carbon and maintaining the biodiversity of forests in Africa. If the already critically endangered elephants become extinct, rainforest of central and west Africa, the second largest rainforest on earth, would lose between six and nine percent of their ability to capture atmospheric carbon, amplifyin

A parliamentary committee made some pretty benign recommendations, only for ministers to nope the most important bits. Their approach is like a devilish trolling operation I feel it's quite unusual for a parliamentary committee to get the door slammed in its face by the government, but maybe I'm doing my sums in old money. Last summer, the women and equalities committee made a number of recommend

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Many homebound older adults canceled medically necessary home-based health care services out of fear of getting COVID-19, research finds. This avoidance caused new or worsening medical conditions for a number of patients, and home-based health care providers reported feeling that they lacked sufficient information and training to advise patients through the process of deciding whether or not to c

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Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00144-8 Snippets from Nature's past.

Danske forskere har identificeret syv steder på genomet, hvor genetisk variation er associeret med risiko for hoste som bivirkning til behandling med ACE-hæmmere. En genetik test vil i fremtiden gøre det lettere i første hug at vælge den rigtige behandling til personer med forhøjet blodtryk eller hjertesvigt, siger forsker.

In the age-old battle against mosquitoes, DEET has proven effective at keeping this nemesis at bay, but the repellent is smelly and its protection is short-lived. Now, researchers report that they have designed safe alternatives that have some advantages over DEET, including a nice smell and much longer protection from bites.

Do you need new leggings, or a robe? Get ones made from recycled bottles or deadstock.

Master the basics with this beginners guide to wildlife photography. Find the best cameras, learn how to find your subjects, and handle changes in lighting.

The liquid impacts how we perceive taste and can influence what we choose to eat

Fremover bliver det Region Syddanmark, der kommer til at have ansvaret for lægevagtens opgaver om natten. Det står fast, efter at regionen og PLO-Syddanmark er blevet enige om en ny aftale om lægevagten efter lange og tumultariske forhandlinger, hvor antallet af konsultationer har været et knudepunkt.

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Oenighet och trassligt samarbete mellan föräldrarna kan leda till depression hos pappor under småbarnsåren. Det visar en ny studie vid Karolinska institutet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

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. A few pieces of good news on climate change (and a reality check) When it comes to the climate, the picture can look bleak. Emissions of the greenhouse gasses that cause climate change are estimated to have reached new heights in 2022. Meanwhile, climate disas

Illustrations by Miki Lowe The writer Edith Wharton—born Edith Jones—was not like other children. Growing up in a family of 19th-century aristocrats, she had plenty of privileges : endless reading material, travels to inspire her, governesses to talk with. And yet, she was expected to be feminine and demure, and her literary inclinations were discouraged. That didn't stop her: Deprived of anythin

For the past few months, one phrase has been on the mind of investors and policy makers alike: soft landing . With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates at a rapid pace since last spring in an attempt to bring down inflation, the fundamental question has been whether those hikes (and any future ones) will tip the economy into recession or instead slow it enough to cool inflation without send

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Medical training is in demand, but hesitancy on body donation means students have little to work with, while an illicit trade in transplant organs flourishes Scalpel in hand, Carl Mwangi, a first-year medical student at the University of Nairobi, slices through the brain tissue. "To figure out where the vessels are, you have to dig in deeper," he says, excited to be dissecting a human brain for t

The history of astronomy has been all about recognizing that our place in the universe isn't all that special. We've gone from the center of all existence to just another planet orbiting an average star in one of billions and billions of galaxies . It turns out there might be something special about our galaxy, though. A new simulation suggests that the Milky Way is far larger than it should be b

The world produces about 380 million tons of plastic every year, and half of that is single use plastic. This figure is projected to increase by 70% by 2050. A 2017 study found that of all the plastic produced, "9% of which had been recycled, 12% was incinerated, and 79% was accumulated in landfills or the natural environment." Current practices are unsustainable, as a lot of this plastic ends up

A parasite believed to be present in more than 40 million people in the United States and often spread by domestic and wild cats could hamper ongoing conservation efforts in bighorn sheep.

A parasite believed to be present in more than 40 million people in the United States and often spread by domestic and wild cats could hamper ongoing conservation efforts in bighorn sheep.

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Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36047-5 Complex molecules show element- and enantio-specific properties and reactivity. Here the authors demonstrate identification of the element- and enantiomer-selective motion of Ibuprofen molecule using X-ray photons at the carbon K-edge.

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36066-2 Many methods for single cell data integration have been developed, though mosaic integration remains challenging. Here the authors present scMoMaT, a mosaic integration method for single cell multi-modality data from multiple batches, that jointly learns cell representations and marker features across modalit

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Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00112-2 Genomic surveillance is crucial for tracking the next 'variant of concern', but many countries are winding back their monitoring.

Nature, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00186-y A laboratory study unravels ways non-antibiotic drugs can contribute to drug resistance.

Experts fear sales of the technology also export authoritarian ideas about biometric surveillance. The second largest exporter is the US.

The notorious Russian-speaking cybercriminals grew successful by keeping a low profile. But now they have a target on their backs.

It's been ticking down the seconds to nuclear apocalypse for three-quarters of a century, but it's not so helpful when it comes to climate change.

After seven years and 300 episodes, the podcast's host tells WIRED about his nine favorite episodes.

Whether you're enjoying a free trial or signed up purely for Ted Lasso, these are WIRED's top picks for Apple TV+.

Later this year, for no good reason at all, the United States might enter a chaotic period of financial default. Once again, the country has hit its statutory debt limit , because Congress continues to spend more than the government receives in tax revenue. The Treasury has no more legal authority to issue new debt and is currently using a series of "extraordinary measures" to keep the government

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When new planets form in distant solar systems, they carve out 'hurricanes' and 'vortices' in the surrounding dust that could lead astronomers straight to them.

Livsmedel som går till spillo kan komma till nytta för vår hälsa, visar en studie från KTH. Forskare har nämligen uppfunnit en majsbaserad gel, som skulle kunna ingå i mat och skydda tjocktarmen mot inflammationer. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

Barn med autism far ofta illa i skolan. Lärare vill lära mer om autism för att möta elevernas behov. Men forskning visar att det krävs mer än så, framför allt tid och resurser, för att elever med npf-diagnoser ska få det bättre i skolan. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

The new super space telescope has been studying some of the darkest, coldest regions of space.

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . Oh man, it's brutal out there. One by one, the world's richest tech companies have announced massive layoffs. Just last week, Alphabet announced it was laying off 12,000 people. There have been bruising rounds of layoffs at Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Twitter

Recent research suggests rats may not have played the critical role in keeping plague going in Europe.

Installing protected routes tends to boost local shops. But many store owners remain attached to their street parking—and fight to protect it.

Google Research spinout Osmo wants to find substitutes for hard-to-source aromas. The tech could inspire new perfumes—and help combat mosquito-borne diseases.

A key paper linking use of talc-based baby powder to cancer contains fraudulent information, according to a new complaint against an author of the article who has testified on behalf of plaintiffs. A judge had previously allowed the release of a document confirming the identity of one of the patients in the article, who had claimed exposure to asbestos besides in baby powder, contrary to the auth

PLUS. På Københavns Universitet er der stadig gang i et slagsmål om det retmæssige ophav til resultaterne bag opdagelsen.

RISC-V is one of MIT Technology Review's 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2023. Explore the rest of the list here. Python, Java, C++, R. In the seven decades or so since the computer was invented, humans have devised many programming languages—largely mishmashes of English words and mathematical symbols—to command transistors to do our bidding. But the silicon switches in your laptop's central pro

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36024-y Differential sensing aims to mimic senses such as taste and smell through the use of synthetic receptors. Here, the authors show that arrays of de novo designed peptide assemblies can be used as sensor components to distinguish various analytes and complex mixtures.

Antarctica is the perfect place to go meteorite hunting, as space rocks stand out on the wide fields of ice, and researchers have found a new crop

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Scientific Reports, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41598-023-28252-5 Maternal control of triploid seed development by the TRANSPARENT TESTA 8 ( TT8 ) transcription factor in Arabidopsis thaliana

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PLUS. Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet vurderer, de mange tilfælde med legionærsygdom forårsaget af vandbårne legionella-bakterier kan skyldes klimaforandringer, flere ældre og en aldrende boligmasse.

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An analysis of workers' compensation claims in New York found that 71 percent of claimants with long Covid needed continuing medical treatment or were unable to work for six months or more.

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Hur mycket bör man träna för att mildra smärta och minska stelhet vid artros i knäleden? En studie visar att en intensiv träningsdos är bra för att mildra symtom, men över tid kan färre tillfällen med olika övningar ge samma effekt. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-35802-y Formaldehyde can trigger formation of interstrand crosslinks (ICLs) or DNA-protein crosslinks (DPCs) leading to genome instability. Here the authors show that EXO1 limits replication stress and DNA damage to counteract formaldehyde-induced genome instability.

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36082-2 Exploiting the electrical and mechanical properties of CNT films remain elusive because of the difficult material process. Here, Wang et al. report multifunctional MWCNT films with crystalline structure which exhibited great electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency, high thermoelectric power factor,

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36156-1 Hybrid nucleic acid origami has potential for biomedical delivery of mRNA and fabrication of artificial ribozymes. Here, the authors use chemical footprinting and cryo-electron microscopy to reveal insights into nucleic acid origami used to fold messenger and ribosomal RNA into 3D polyhedral structures.

Far below our feet, a giant may have started moving against us.

A huge iceberg nearly the size of Greater London has broken off the Antarctic ice shelf near a research station, the second such split in two years, researchers announced Monday.

Sea spiders can regrow body parts after amputation and not just limbs, according to a study released on Monday that may pave the way for further scientific research into regeneration.

Rubble pile asteroid is almost as old as the solar system, a sign that it can withstand great shocks and may be difficult to destroy, research suggests Tiny specks of dust from a "giant space cushion" almost as old as the solar system can provide new clues about how to avoid catastrophic asteroid collisions with Earth, research suggests. Three tiny particles of dust – smaller than the diameter of

The "Doomsday Clock," which represents the judgment of leading science and security experts about the perils to human existence, is to be updated on Tuesday against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and other crises.

Sea spiders can regrow body parts after amputation and not just limbs, according to a study released on Monday that may pave the way for further scientific research into regeneration.

Gennem de sidste tre år har sprogforskere fra Københavns Universitet undersøgt, hvad der…

New research led by University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor Joanna Blaszczak shows hypoxia in rivers and streams is generally much more prevalent across the globe than previously thought. Hypoxia is low or depleted oxygen levels in surface waters that can be harmful to aquatic species and can in some cases increase production of harmful greenhouse gases from rivers.

Federal environmental laws are failing to mitigate against Australia's extinction crisis, according to University of Queensland research.

Federal environmental laws are failing to mitigate against Australia's extinction crisis, according to University of Queensland research.

A new study by researchers at Portland State University and the University of Wisconsin finds that a rich diversity of microorganisms live in interdependent communities in high-temperature geothermal environments in the deep sea. The study, which was published in the journal Microbiome, was led by Anna-Louise Reysenbach, professor of biology at PSU. Emily St. John, who earned a master's degree in

A new study by researchers at Portland State University and the University of Wisconsin finds that a rich diversity of microorganisms live in interdependent communities in high-temperature geothermal environments in the deep sea. The study, which was published in the journal Microbiome, was led by Anna-Louise Reysenbach, professor of biology at PSU. Emily St. John, who earned a master's degree in

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36046-6 GluN2A and GluN2B, two predominant Glu2N subunits of NMDARs in hippocampus and cortex, display distinct organization and mobility in the neuronal surface. Here, authors show Rph3A, a GluN2A-specific binding protein, undergoes liquid-liquid phase separation, which regulate mobility, synaptic and extrasynaptic

The nausea that comes with morning sickness is common in the first trimester of pregnancy, but some women experience symptoms that linger much longer and require medical attention. However, those often go untreated or undertreated because the condition is misunderstood or downplayed by doctors and patients.

More hospitals and medical practices have begun charging for doctors' responses to patient queries, depending on the level of medical advice.

Two leading scientists discuss the future of their field.

Salamanders get a little help across the road from some two-legged friends in Northern California.

Internetfenomenet ASMR har exploderat på Youtube. Men varför får en del behagliga kittlingar eller rysningar – det som ibland kallas "hjärnorgasm" – av videoklippen med viskande röster och prasslande ljud? Flera förklaringar kan finnas, menar forskare. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .

I love the idea of my boy and his dad peering through a telescope together. But what will light pollution leave for them to look at? I was saddened to read about how light pollution is rapidly reducing the number of stars visible to the naked eye. In some locations where 250 stars are visible, it is estimated that only 100 will be visible in 18 years' time. Growing up in the countryside, there we

Finding a trapped silverbill during lockdown inspired Esha Munshi to create an invaluable record of species in an uncertain world Photographs supplied by the Feather Library Esha Munshi, an architect based in Ahmedabad, has "breathed birds" as far back as she can remember. She has travelled all over India on birding trips and has, she says, spotted 1,060 of the 1,400 bird species in the country.

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For something like taste, how would this be simulated? How could someone code a slice of pizza to taste like a slice of pizza? What about new, nonexistent foods? Could it become the best way for chefs to practice? Throw together your newest, complex dish without wasting resources? And this isn't even mentioning other interactions like heat, cold, smell, etc. submitted by /u/Choice_Card [link] [co

Older people prescribed 10 or more medicines by GPs at threefold increased risk, researchers say Older women are at higher risk than older men of experiencing adverse reactions to drugs prescribed by their family doctor, and older patients taking more than 10 medicines are at higher risk than those taking fewer, according to a study. Overall, one in four older people experience adverse drug react

"Golden Boy" mummy riddled with amulets and other grave goods revealed in CT scans.

X-rays have been used to digitally unwrap the mummy of a teenage boy dating back about 2300 years, revealing 49 precious protective amulets, including a gold scarab signifying the heart

Mislabelled for a century.

We've never seen this before.

Team at Cairo University conclude teenager was rich and he may point to evidence non-Egyptians were mummified A new digital scan has revealed intimate details about a teenage boy who was mummified about 2,300 years ago. A team of scientists led by Sahar Saleem, a professor of radiology at the faculty of medicine at Cairo University, concluded that the boy and his family were rich and of high soci

Last week, New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation, saying that she "no longer had enough in the tank" to do the role justice. Madeleine Finlay speaks to cognitive scientist Prof Laurie Santos about the symptoms of burnout, what causes it and the best ways to recover Since being elected prime minister in 2017, Jacinda Ardern has led New Zealand through the Covid-19 p

The ancient Egyptians believed that when we died, our spiritual body sought out an afterlife similar to this world. But entry into this afterlife wasn't guaranteed; it first required a perilous journey through the underworld, followed by an individual last judgment. For this reason, relatives and embalmers did everything they could to ensure that their loved one might reach a happy destination.

Short-termism and suspicion in parts of government risk our valuable future in precision medicine

Last week, New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation, saying that she "no longer had enough in the tank" to do the role justice. Madeleine Finlay speaks to cognitive scientist Prof Laurie Santos about the symptoms of burnout, what causes it and the best ways to recover. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

Nature Communications, Published online: 24 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36063-5 BRD4-NUT's bipartite binding and activation of p300 in NUT carcinoma nucleates a feed-forward spread of histone hyperacetylation and chromatin condensation that sustains aberrant pro-proliferation gene transcription and perpetual tumor cell growth.

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Scientists carve a path to profit from carbon capture by creating a system that efficiently captures CO2 and converts it into one of the world's most widely used chemicals: methanol.

A new study finds that microorganisms live in richly diverse and interdependent communities in high-temperature geothermal environments in the deep sea. By constructing genomes of 3,635 Bacteria and Archaea from 40 different rock communities, researchers discovered at least 500 new genera and have evidence for two new phyla. Samples from the deep-sea Brothers volcano were especially enriched with

New research shows hypoxia in rivers and streams is generally much more prevalent across the globe than previously thought. The research compiles over 118 million readings of dissolved oxygen and temperature taken from over 125,000 locations in rivers across six continents and 93 countries and spanning over 100 years, from 1900 to 2018.

Space weather can interfere with spaceflight and the operation of satellites, but the phenomenon is very difficult to study on Earth because of the difference in gravity. Researchers effectively reproduced the type of gravity that exists on or near stars and other planets inside of a glass sphere measuring 3 centimeters in diameter, or about 1.2 inches. The achievement could help scientists overco

Federal environmental laws are failing to mitigate against Australia's extinction crisis, according to new research.