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Hand Transplants Demonstrate the Nervous System's Amazing Adaptability
4dA radical procedure restores touch and grasping in former amputees — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
New COVID-19 testing approach measures patients' immune response for better diagnosis
4dResearchers from UC San Francisco and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub (CZ Biohub) have developed a new approach for COVID-19 testing that detects a distinct pattern of immune gene expression in infected individuals. This type of test could be used as a check against possible errors generated by the standard tests that directly detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the scientists said.
RUDN immunologists developed method for assessing inflammation in respiratory tract diseases
4dA team of immunologists from RUDN University suggested a new tool to control inflammation levels in asthma patients with accompanying diseases. To obtain information about disease flow and risks of complications, they used different types of cytokines found in the patients' nasal swabs.
IVF boost: Monash researchers use acoustic waves to select high quality sperm
4dMonash University researchers have used acoustic waves to develop a new approach to separate high-quality sperm for assisted reproduction. These findings can open windows for infertile couples to have a family of their own using IVF. The procedure can process roughly 140 sperm per second and select more than 60,000 high-quality sperm in under 50 minutes – nearly four times faster than the current
Introducing MitoCarta 3.0, the definitive guide to the elusive mitochondrial proteome
4dOne of the most hotly contested issues in biology, or at least in mitochondrial biology, is determining which proteins can get into mitochondria. Having this kind of access essentially means a protein maintains a residence in one or more of several distinct mitochondrial compartments. These places include the matrix, the inner membrane, the intermembrane space, the outer membrane and the most nebu
Rolling out vaccines to care homes first comes with risks attached
4dElderly people are more likely to have health problems that could be conflated with adverse reactions
Biden unveils healthcare team to tackle US coronavirus crisis
4dXavier Becerra picked as health secretary and Anthony Fauci asked to stay on in next administration
Uncertainty plagues junior researchers from underprivileged backgrounds amid pandemic
4dNature, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03465-0 Early-career scientists who are members of minority ethnic groups or struggle financially explain how institutions and funders can provide support.
Daily briefing: Map of Milky Way shows a billion stars in motion
4dNature, Published online: 04 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03471-2 A treasure trove of new data from the Gaia space observatory, physicists in China challenge Google's 'quantum advantage' and how to write a superb literature review.
Ny forskning sår tvivl om myte om den ældre enkemand: Kan sagtens lave mad
4dFordommen om den ældre enkemand, som knapt nok kan koge et æg, holder ikke, lyder det i nyt…
Wastewater testing for COVID-19
4dA new wastewater testing approach capable of better detecting viral infection patterns in communities could prove a crucial step toward an informed public health response to diseases like COVID-19.
SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater solids could help monitor COVID-19 spread
4dScientists have analyzed compounds in wastewater to gauge various aspects of public health, including narcotics usage, antibiotic resistance, and, more recently, the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology have discovered that measuring SARS-CoV-2 in settled solids from sewage treatment plants could be
No – Chi Does Not Exist
4dRecently someone on Quora asked the question – does Chi exist? The answers were mostly positive, which is not surprising given the likely selective nature of who decided to answer. There is, however, a clear answer to this question – no. At least, that is the scientific answer, as much as science can determine a negative. We can be as confident in this answer as saying that Unicorns and Leprehaun
Paywalls, Newsletters, and the New Echo Chamber
4dWhen everything is subscription-based, how many news sources will any one person actually read?
SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater solids could help monitor COVID-19 spread
4dAccurately identifying changes in community COVID-19 infections through wastewater surveillance is moving closer to reality. A new study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, identifies a method that not only detects the virus in wastewater samples but also tracks whether the infection rates are trending up or down.
How to build and extinguish a campfire without sparking a catastrophe
4dConsider yourself lucky if you have a campfire location this pristine. (Nicole Masson/Unsplash/) The sky was black over California's Yosemite National Park, our fire had burned itself out, and the last of us were ready to retire to our tents. We doused the fire with several bottles of water, and although the fire pit and ash still felt quite warm, no embers glowed in the darkness. We felt comfort
Krishantering när gymnasieskolan går online
4dGymnasieskolornas plötsliga omställningen till distansundervisning våren 2020 blev brutal. För lärarna kom den att handla mer om krishantering än långsiktig utveckling av digital undervisning, visar en studie från Karlstads universitet. Från och med måndag 7 december övergår gymnasieskolan åter till distansundervisning på grund av coronapandemin. Intervjustudien med femton gymnasielärare visar vi
A capsule carrying asteroid rocks has successfully landed on Earth
4dThe news: A capsule containing the first rock samples from the asteroid Ryugu returned to Earth on Sunday, December 6, in "perfect" condition, according to researchers. The samples were gathered after a six-year mission by the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa-2 to and from Ryugu, which is 180 million miles away. Hayabusa-2 flew close to Earth and dropped off the capsule, which then streaked through t
Study finds specific proteins inhibit or enhance virus that causes COVID-19
4dA new study in human and mouse cell lines shows that specific proteins that have long been studied as inhibitors of influenza can also inhibit SARS-CoV-2, the type of coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Study finds specific proteins inhibit or enhance virus that causes COVID-19
4dA new study in human and mouse cell lines shows that specific proteins that have long been studied as inhibitors of influenza can also inhibit SARS-CoV-2, the type of coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Images of bison bones provide a window into the cultural and ecological relations that tie animal and human
4dWe are living through a period of unprecedented species extinction due to human-induced changes to the planet's ecosystems. This is not the first time human activities radically changed relationships between land and life. Illustrated by a famous photograph of remains, the extermination of bison from the North American West in the 19th century is one key example of catastrophic species loss.
3 billion animals impacted by fires, including 60,000 koalas
4dEstimates some 3 billion animals were killed or misplaced by the 2019-20 mega-fires in Australia have been confirmed—with a breakdown by animal type for the first time—in a conclusive Sydney-led report commissioned by WWF.
3 billion animals impacted by fires, including 60,000 koalas
4dEstimates some 3 billion animals were killed or misplaced by the 2019-20 mega-fires in Australia have been confirmed—with a breakdown by animal type for the first time—in a conclusive Sydney-led report commissioned by WWF.
Solving the puzzle pieces of the mitochondrial ribosome assembly
4dResearchers at Karolinska Institutet characterize a GTPase involved in ribosome biogenesis in mitochondria. The study, published in Nucleic Acid Research, reveals new details of a complex process that enables mitochondria to produce energy.
Solving the puzzle pieces of the mitochondrial ribosome assembly
4dResearchers at Karolinska Institutet characterize a GTPase involved in ribosome biogenesis in mitochondria. The study, published in Nucleic Acid Research, reveals new details of a complex process that enables mitochondria to produce energy.
Newly discovered ancient villages laid out like a clock face are further proof of human impact on the Amazon
4dAncient Amazonian villages laid out like a clock face have been discovered by experts, thanks to technology that allows them to see below the rainforest canopy.
The heavier, the better—superior stability in isotope-functionalized perovskites
4dOrganic-inorganic hybrid lead iodide perovskites are universally recognized as very promising photovoltaic (PV) materials. While outstanding PV performance is continuously reported, manipulating these hybrid perovskites for extraordinary optoelectronic properties with a greater intrinsic structural stability becomes a growing attention. The soft nature of organic-inorganic halide perovskites rende
Novel form of Alzheimer's protein found in spinal fluid indicates stage of the disease
4dResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a novel form of the Alzheimer's protein tau in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This form of tau — known as MTBR tau — indicates what stage of Alzheimer's a person is in and tracks with tangles of tau protein in the brain.
CRISPR-edited CAR T cells enhance fight against blood cancers
4dKnocking out a protein known to stifle T cell activation on CAR T cells using the CRISPR/Cas9 technology enhanced the engineered T cells' ability to eliminate blood cancers.
Western University materials scientist committed misconduct, according to investigation
4dAn investigation into the work of a researcher at Western University "resulted in a clear determination of research misconduct," according to a retraction notice, but details are scant. Here's the notice for "Synthetic peptides derived from salivary proteins and the control of surface charge densities of dental surfaces improve the inhibition of dental calculus formation," … Continue reading
Dear Therapist: Should I Give My Adult Children More Money?
4dEditor's Note: Every Monday, Lori Gottlieb answers questions from readers about their problems, big and small. Have a question? Email her at dear.therapist@theatlantic.com . Dear Therapist, My husband and I are both successful professionals. He's an attorney and I'm a nurse practitioner. Each of us came from a fairly lower-middle-class background and worked hard to get where we are. Our families
Documentary follows implosion of billion-euro brain project
4dNature, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03462-3 Annual footage offers tantalizing glimpses inside the European Commission's troubled flagship neuroscience programme.
When Sex Toys Get the Tech-Startup Treatment
4dOn this week's Get WIRED podcast, writer Lux Alptraum tackles the messy tale of Lora DiCarlo's allegedly game-changing vibrator.
The Vaccines Are Coming. It's Time to Call Your Mom
4dThe next, crucial step in beating the pandemic? Having conversations with our vaccine-shy loved ones.
Who Will We Be When This Is All Over?
4dThe Covid-19 pandemic has brought incalculable suffering and trauma. But it also offers ways for people—and even societies—to change for the better.
These 7 Pots and Pans Are All You Need in the Kitchen
4dPicking the right cookware can be a soul-sucking research project, but don't give in to temptation and buy a set. Here's a short list of unique essentials.
Author Correction: Increased insect herbivore performance under elevated CO2 is associated with lower plant defence signalling and minimal declines in nutritional quality
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78543-4 Author Correction: Increased insect herbivore performance under elevated CO 2 is associated with lower plant defence signalling and minimal declines in nutritional quality
Klima-teknologi får egen pulje i ny finanslov
4dNy aftale om økonomiske stimuli indeholder klima-tiltag for mere end 3 mia. kroner til blandt andet udfasning af oliefyr, geotermi og CO2 lagring og en ny pulje til helt konkret teknologi
How to Fix COVID Contact Tracing
4dApps and human tracers both have pros and cons. To be effective, they have to work together — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Fresh Data from Gaia Galaxy Survey Gives Best Map Ever of the Milky Way
4dThe European Space Agency telescope is allowing our Milky Way to be studied like never before — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Plastgenanvendere stejler over udsigten til tomme mælkekartoner
4dPLUS. Der er lagt op til, at det skal være tilladt at blande fødekartoner med plast- og metalaffaldet i indsamlingen. Det huer absolut ikke Plastindustrien, der er trætte af, at plastaffaldet bliver set som en »skraldespand« for andre fraktioner.
ASH: CRISPR viser lovende takter i klinisk forsøg
4dPersoner med seglcelleanæmi eller transfusions-afhængig thalassæmi blev transfusions-uafhængige og oplevede ikke vaso-okklusive kriser i op til 18 mdr. efter CRIPSR-behandling.
Fresh Data from Gaia Galaxy Survey Gives Best Map Ever of the Milky Way
4dThe European Space Agency telescope is allowing our Milky Way to be studied like never before — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Covid blood test can predict patient survival chances
4dProtein analysis provides digital picture of immune response and mortality risk, say scientists Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A blood test has been developed that can predict whether Covid patients will need intensive care – or are even likely to survive – shortly after they develop symptoms. If validated in real-life hospital settings, the test could enable doctor
Indkapslet asparaginase reducerer bivirkninger ved behandling af ALL
4dAsparaginase indkapslet i røde blodlegemer er beskyttet mod immunforsvaret, så behandlingen kan opretholde sin antileukæmiske effekt, viser dansk forskning.
John Mitchell obituary
4dMy father, John Mitchell, who has died aged 75, was the founder of Carbohydrate Polymers, a scientific journal which grew from humble roots to become one of the publisher Elsevier's lead journals. John recognised the need for this much-needed outlet for research into polysaccharide science – the branch of food technology focused on the carbohydrates found most often in plants, algae and micro-org
Racism literally ages black Americans faster, according to our 25-year study | Sierra Carter
4dStress due to racism can wear and tear on the body – literally 'getting under the skin' to affect African Americans' health I'm part of a research team that has been following more than 800 Black American families for almost 25 years. We found that people who had reported experiencing high levels of racial discrimination when they were young teenagers had significantly higher levels of depression
Kurativ transplantation forbedrer overlevelse hos ældre med MDS
4dTransplantation til ældre med myelodysplastisk syndrom fordoblede i et nyt studie overlevelsen for denne patientgruppe. Studiet er præsenteret på årets ASH.
'This Must Be Your First'
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O n the evening of September 11, 1980, my mom was approached by a neighbor who held rank in the Turkish military. He told her to stock up on bread and rice. "Oh, another coup," she immediately groaned. The neighbor was aghast—he wasn't supposed to tell anyone what was coming. But my mom, of course, had immediately understood what his advice must have meant. Turkey is the land of coups; this was n
Xenon binding by a tight yet adaptive chiral soft capsule
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20081-8 Xenon binding carries potential for xenon separation and emerging applications in magnetic resonance imaging. Here, the authors report a rare example of a tight yet soft capsule, assembled from two chiral bisurea-bisthiourea macrocycle components, that can efficiently and adaptively bind xenon in both the so
A substrateless, flexible, and water-resistant organic light-emitting diode
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20016-3 Though organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) with impressive flexibility have been reported, achieving stable operation in air and moist environments remains difficult. Here, the authors report ultrathin OLEDs with hybrid thin-film encapsulation barriers for stable operation in harsh environments.
Tipping the immunostimulatory and inhibitory DAMP balance to harness immunogenic cell death
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19970-9 Most chemotherapeutic agents, including gemcitabine, do not elicit immunogenic cell death, a phenomenon associated with the release of damage-associated molecule patterns (DAMPs). Here, the authors show that gemcitabine-treated dying cancer cells express hallmark DAMPs but their immunogenic properties are hi
PD-L1 blockade in combination with inhibition of MAPK oncogenic signaling in patients with advanced melanoma
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19810-w Immune checkpoints inhibitors or MAPK inhibitors are currently used as standard of care therapies for patients with advanced melanoma. Here the authors report a phase 1 clinical trial testing the anti-PD-L1 antibody durvalumab in combination with the BRAF inhibitor dafrafenib and the MEK inhibitor trametinib
Improving the informativeness of Mendelian disease-derived pathogenicity scores for common disease
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20087-2 Pathogenicity scores are instrumental in prioritizing variants for Mendelian disease, yet their application to common disease is largely unexplored. Here, the authors assess the utility of pathogenicity scores for 41 complex traits and develop a framework to improve their informativeness for common disease.
Imaging fascicular organization of rat sciatic nerves with fast neural electrical impedance tomography
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20127-x To be successful, selective neuromodulation requires a non-invasive method of imaging the fascicular anatomy of peripheral nerves. Here, the authors show the applicability and reliability of fast neural electrical impedance tomography for this purpose and provide its validation against the gold standards of
Heat Shock Factor 1-dependent extracellular matrix remodeling mediates the transition from chronic intestinal inflammation to colon cancer
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20054-x Expression and activation of Heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) in cancer associated fibroblasts have been associated with protumorigenic functions. Here the authors show that, in a model of colitis-induced colorectal cancer, HSF1 is activated in stromal fibroblasts in the early stages of inflammation, leading to ex
Increasing the reproducibility of fluid biomarker studies in neurodegenerative studies
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19957-6 Many fluid biomarker findings have had low reproducibility despite initially promising results. Here, the authors review possible sources for low reproducibility of studies on fluid biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases and suggest guidelines for the biomarker community to agree on and implement.
What has Japan's Hayabusa2 mission accomplished?
4dA small capsule from Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully landed in a sparsely populated desert in the Australian Outback on Sunday. After a preliminary inspection, it will be flown to Japan for research. The extremely high precision required to carry out the mission thrilled many in Japan, who said they took pride in its success. The project's manager, Yuichi Tsuda of the Japan Aerospace Exp
Mutationer ser ud til at drive risiko for terapirelateret leukæmi
4dMutationer i knoglemarvens celler øger risikoen for leukæmi i forbindelse med behandling med kemoterapi. Nu har danske forskere kortlagt, hvordan mutationer i knoglemarven udvikler sig gennem et kræftbehandlingsforløb. Flere studier skal til før, endelige konklusioner kan drages.
Zoom chats can be surprisingly therapeutic
4dZooming your holidays and happy hours can help fight off those quarantine blues. (Ana Galvañ/) Dating, catching up with family, and going to happy hour are best in person. When those interactions aren't possible, loneliness and even depression can creep in. However, we can still remain socially healthy by hopping on video chat. The modern means of communication can boost emotional and psychologic
Rapport: Lydangreb på amerikanske diplomater på Cuba skyldes elektromagnetisk stråling
4dMan har nu undersøgt alle tænkelige årsager til amerikanske diplomaters pludselige høreskader og vurderer, at de mest sandsynligt er forårsaget af pulsererende elektromagnetisk stråling.
Hackere lækker kildekode fra verdens tredjestørste flyproducent
4dFlyproducenten Embraer har været udsat for et ransomware-angreb i november, og nu har hackerne lækket filer fra virksomheden.
Kvinnliga entreprenörer missgynnas av investerare
4dEntreprenörer som "inkräktar" på en gren av teknikbranschen där de flesta anställda är av motsatt kön straffas av investerare. Det visar en ny studie, där forskare lät amerikanska investerare ta ställning till att satsa pengar i olika startup-företag.
Author Correction: Investigating effect of climate warming on the population declines of Sympetrum frequens during the 1990s in three regions in Japan
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78513-w
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity duration is more important than timing for physical function in older adults
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78072-0
Prediction of nodal-line semimetals in two-dimensional black phosphorous films
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78451-7
Atherogenic index of plasma and coronary artery calcification progression beyond traditional risk factors according to baseline coronary artery calcium score
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78350-x
CD4 response of QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus for positive consistency of latent tuberculosis infection in patients on dialysis
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78374-3
Renal function after partial nephrectomy following intra-arterial embolization of renal tumors
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78461-5
New insights into the autofluorescence properties of cellulose/nanocellulose
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78480-2
Temporal trend of cancer mortality in a Brazilian state with a medium Human Development Index (1980–2018)
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78381-4
Unga mår mentalt sämre under pandemin
4dUnga mår psykiskt sämre under pandemin och mest utsatta är tjejer och ungdomar som har haft distansundervisning. Många känner sig isolerade och ensamma och upplever också att de har fler konflikter hemma. – Det viktigaste är att vi behöver vara medvetna om, att även om ungdomar inte är den gruppen som hälsomässigt drabbats hårdast av covid-19, har de drabbats av situationen på ett mer psykologisk
Bildæk-kemikalie kan være skyld i massedrab på laks
4dIfølge amerikanske forskere spredes et kemikalie fra bildæk til vandløb på den amerikanske vestkyst, hvor det tager livet af den truede sølvlaks. Det samme sker sandsynligvis i resten af verden.
Studie styrker beviserne for at give daratumumab subkutant ved knoglemarvskræft
4dEt fase 3-studie præsenteret på ASH slår endnu en gang fast, at daratumumab kan redde liv, når det gives subkutant.
Käkbenet växer mer hos personer med längre ansikte
4dKäkbenet verkar växa mer och under längre tid hos personer med längre ansikte. Därför kan det vara bättre att vänta med att sätta in implantat hos unga människor som inte vuxit färdigt.
Potential cancer therapy may boost immune response
4dA new approach to cancer therapy shows potential to transform the commonly used chemotherapy drug gemcitabine into a drug that kills cancer cells in a specialized way, activating immune cells to fight the cancer, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators.
Researchers create framework to help determine timing of cancer mutations
4dUCLA researchers studying cancer evolution have created a framework to help determine which tool combinations are best for pinpointing the exact timing of DNA mutations in cancer genomes.
Death Stalks Joe Biden Still
4dJ oe Biden may tell you about the accident , the loss, how it felt, what it means. But the president-elect doesn't always tell grieving families about the depth of darkness that enveloped him during those final days of 1972, just before Christmas. Biden would walk out of the hospital into the night looking for someone to fight. "I began to understand how despair led people to just cash it in; how
Human sexual desire: Is monogamy natural?
4dDepending on who you ask, monogamy is either essential to a successful marriage or it is unrealistic and sets couples up for failure. In this video, biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, psychologist Chris Ryan, former Ashley Madison CEO Noel Biderman, and psychotherapist Esther Perel discuss the science and culture of monogamy, the role it plays in making or breaking relationships, and whether
Dårlig luft hæmmer nattesøvnen
4dPLUS. I et nyt studie undersøger forskere fra DTU, hvilke ventilationsforhold der skaber de bedste betingelser for en solid nattesøvn.
Will Rising Temperatures Make Superweeds Even Stronger?
4dHerbicide-resistant weeds already pose problems for many farmers. Now, as the world warms, a growing body of evidence suggests that high temperatures could make common weeds even tougher to kill. Some experts call on herbicide manufacturers to provide better advice on when and how to use their products.
I en lagerhal i Taastrup gror salat og grønt i 14 etager
4dEt af Europas største vertikale landbrug er åbnet i Taastrup.
Gåden vi endnu ikke kan løse: Hvordan skærer vi julesmåkagerne bedst ud?
4dDe fleste har nok stået og funderet over, hvordan man udstikker sine småkager, så mindst…
Revealed: Isaac Newton's attempts to unlock secret code of pyramids
4dUnpublished notes show he believed ancient structures held key to the apocalypse He is the mathematician who laid the foundations of classical physics, formulated the laws of motion and the law of gravity, and remains the epitome of the age of reason. But Isaac Newton's secret obsessions with alchemy and obscure branches of theology, which only came to light 200 years after his death, reveal anot
Succes for Japan: Sten fra asteroide landede efter tur på fem mia. km
4dEn kapsel med prøver fra asteroiden Ryugu bliver nu analyseret af forskere, efter den landede i den australske ødemark.
Japan space agency hails return of asteroid dust on Earth
4dJapan space agency officials on Sunday hailed the arrival of rare asteroid samples on Earth after they were collected by space probe Hayabusa-2 during an unprecedented mission.
Schools confront 'off the rails' numbers of failing grades
4dThe first report cards of the school year are arriving with many more Fs than usual in a dismal sign of the struggles students are experiencing with distance learning.
Last month the hottest November on record: EU
4dLast month was the hottest November on record as Europe basked in its highest Autumn temperatures in history, the European Union's satellite monitoring service said Monday.
Chinese probe orbiting moon with Earth-bound samples
4dA Chinese probe was orbiting the moon on Monday in preparation for the returning of samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first time in almost 45 years.
Australian surfer survives great white shark attack
4dAn Australian surfer told Monday how he managed to paddle back to shore and walk hundreds of meters to get help after being attacked by a great white shark.
Australian surfer survives great white shark attack
4dAn Australian surfer told Monday how he managed to paddle back to shore and walk hundreds of meters to get help after being attacked by a great white shark.
The world's first DNA 'tricorder' in your pocket
4dCold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists developed the world's first mobile genome sequence analyzer, a new iPhone app called iGenomics. By pairing an iPhone with a handheld DNA sequencer, users can create a mobile genetics laboratory, reminiscent of the "tricorder" featured in Star Trek. The iGenomics app runs entirely on the iOS device, reducing the need for laptops or large equipment in
The world's first DNA 'tricorder' in your pocket
4dCold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists developed the world's first mobile genome sequence analyzer, a new iPhone app called iGenomics. By pairing an iPhone with a handheld DNA sequencer, users can create a mobile genetics laboratory, reminiscent of the "tricorder" featured in Star Trek. The iGenomics app runs entirely on the iOS device, reducing the need for laptops or large equipment in
The world's first DNA 'tricorder' in your pocket
4dCold Spring Harbor Laboratory scientists have built the first mobile genome sequence analyzer, making DNA analysis portable and accessible anywhere in the world.
The Oregon Medical Board suspends the medical license of antivax pediatrician Dr. Paul Thomas
4dLate last week, the Oregon Medical Board suspended the licenses of two physicians, one for bragging about not wearing a mask around his patients, the second being Dr. Paul Thomas, an antivaccine pediatrician, whose continued practice was deemed a threat to his patients. It's time for more state medical boards to step up, as Oregon's has. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Chinese drugmaker gets $500m boost to push Covid-19 vaccine
4dSinovac looks to increase production and distribution worldwide after trailing western rivals
November's Global Temperatures Are Highest Ever, Breaking Records
4dEuropean scientists reported that November's global temperatures were the highest ever, surpassing the previous record, set in 2016 and 2019.
Mystiska kristallskallar
4dRymdvarelser I filmen "Indiana Jones och kristalldödskallens rike" så letar Indy efter en mystisk mesoamerikansk skalle gjord av ett genomskinligt kristalliknande material. Senare visar den sig vara skallen av en […] The post appeared first on Vetenskap och Folkbildning .
Starwatch: Venus and the moon reward early-risers
4dA slender, waning crescent moon will slide past the brilliant jewel of Venus in the pre-dawn sky Getting up before dawn brings a reward this week. Between 11 and 13 December, a slender, waning crescent moon will slide past the brilliant jewel of Venus in the pre-dawn sky. The chart shows the view looking south-east from London on 12 December at 07:00 GMT. Continue reading…
WHO looks at giving Covid-19 to healthy people to speed up vaccine trials
4dAdvisory meeting will discuss feasibility of human challenge trials despite first jabs becoming available Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The World Health Organization is holding discussions on Monday about the feasibility of trials in which healthy young volunteers are deliberately infected with coronavirus to hasten vaccine development – amid questions over whether
Scientists Say They've Identified The Best Place For Life to Have Existed on Mars
4dWe have to get down there.
Adolescence brain development
4dI am a 16 year old male. Because I am in adolescence, do certain skills develop more quickly and easier? For example, if I am disciplined in school and never procrastinate, does my brain more efficiently and effectively improve at not procrastinating more so than an adults brain would? submitted by /u/WyattH33 [link] [comments]
iNeuraLS – The U.S. Air Force Research Labs' Advanced Neuro-Technology Platform For Rapid Knowledge and Skill Acquisition
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Cervical cancer survival may improve by targeting senescent "zombie" cells
4dHow well women with cervical cancer respond to treatment and survive correlates with the level of 10 proteins in their blood that also are associated with a "zombie" cell state called senescence, Medical College of Georgia scientists report.
New study shows every week of lockdown increases binge drinking
4dStudy participants who regularly drank at harmful levels shown to consume six drinks per session, compared to two alcoholic beverages for those less regular binge drinkers.
Study finds obesity contributes to 40% mortality gap between Black and white women with early breast
4dIn an analysis of women with early breast cancer, Black women had higher rates of obesity and other health conditions that can affect survival, compared with white women. The findings are published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Trench fever in urban people who are homeless
4dA disease common during the First World War, trench fever, has been found in some urban populations experiencing homelessness in Canada, and physicians should be aware of this potentially fatal disease, highlights a practice article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) .
Battery of tests: Scientists figure out how to track what happens inside batteries
4dA new method could be the key to designing more efficient batteries for specific uses, like electric cars and airplanes.
Australia Gears Up for the Great Koala Count, Using Drones, Droppings and Dogs
4dThe marsupials are not easy to find, or count accurately, so officials will deploy new methods.
Beer and crisps used to help tackle climate change
4dCrisps firm Walkers will make fertiliser by mixing potato waste with CO2 from beer fermentation.
Cowi til Københavns Kommune: Udskift statiker på Njals Tårnet
4dPLUS. Rådgiver på skandaletårnet anbefaler, at der hentes en ny uafhængig statiker ind. Men kommunen har ikke lovgivningen på sin side.
Vind med Ingeniørens julekalender: 7. december
4dVær med i Ingeniørens julekalender 2020. Hver dag med nye præmier!
Burnt 'Great Pyramid' Notes Reveal Isaac Newton's Research Into The Apocalypse
4dThere was another side to his work.
Advancing gene editing with new CRISPR/Cas9 variant
4dResearchers report the ability to improve safety and efficacy using a CRISPR-Cas9 variant known as miCas9.
Anti-Vaccine Doctor Has Been Invited to Testify Before Senate Committee
4dThe selection of Dr. Jane M. Orient as federal health officials are trying to promote a vaccine to end the coronavirus pandemic prompted harsh criticism from Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York.
AI-Assisted Cough Tracking Could Help Detect the Next Pandemic
4dSome researchers have turned their focus to artificial intelligence to study an underused symptom common to most respiratory pathogens—cough.
Coronavirus live news: Giuliani tests positive for Covid; California braces for lockdown
4dCalifornia confirmed record new cases on Sunday; Melbourne welcomes first international flight in five months; Biden picks California Attorney General Becerra to lead pandemic response Rudy Giuliani has coronavirus, Donald Trump says California heads for Covid lockdown as US records 200,000 cases a day One in three 'unlikely to take Covid vaccine' in UK The vaccine miracle: how scientists waged t
Strategies for boosting accuracy of personal genetic risk scores
4dAs the consumer genetics industry rapidly expands, more and more people are turning to DNA-based services to learn their risk of developing a wide range of diseases. However, the risk scores from these genetic tests are not always as precise as they could be, according to a new study. The scientists examine many approaches to calculating the scores and recommend that personal genomics organization
Researchers find 'missing link' between stress and infertility
4dNew research has confirmed in laboratory testing that a population of nerve cells near the base of the brain – the RFRP neurons – become active in stressful situations and then suppress the reproductive system.
Using a video game to understand the origin of emotions
4dA number of studies have sought to connect given emotions, such as fear or pleasure, to specific areas of the brain, but without success. A research team has now analyzed volunteers while they were playing a video game that had been specially developed to arouse different emotions. The results, show that different emotional components recruit several neural networks in parallel distributed through
Optimising laser-driven electron acceleration
4dResearchers reviewed the characteristics of electron acceleration in a vacuum caused by the highest-power laser pulses achievable today looking for the key to maximum net energy gain.
Scientists took a rare chance to prove we can quantify biodiversity by 'testing the water'
4dWhile extraction of DNA from water samples provides a convenient and non-invasive way to study aquatic biodiversity, reliable evidence that this approach is accurate enough to estimate the number of fish per species and their biomass in natural habitats, is still lacking. A new study demonstrates the high precision of the method, after comparing environmental DNA data with manually collected infor
Household-grown food leads to improved health for children
4dChildren grow taller in rural households where their mothers are supported to grow their own food – according to new research. The research, which looked at households in low- and middle-income countries, showed growing their own food helped mothers to prevent stunting, wasting and underweight in their children. Their children's food was more varied, meaning they had access to different classes of
Advancing gene editing with new CRISPR/Cas9 variant
4dResearchers report the ability to improve safety and efficacy using a CRISPR-Cas9 variant known as miCas9.
Tech makes it possible to digitally communicate through human touch
4dResearchers have developed the first technology capable of sending digital information, such as a photo or password, by touching a surface with your finger.
Chemists get peek at novel fluorescence
4dChemists find a second level of fluorescence in single-walled carbon nanotubes. The phenomenon may be useful in solar energy and optoelectronic applications.
Optimising laser-driven electron acceleration
4dResearchers reviewed the characteristics of electron acceleration in a vacuum caused by the highest-power laser pulses achievable today looking for the key to maximum net energy gain.
Scientists took a rare chance to prove we can quantify biodiversity by 'testing the water'
4dWhile extraction of DNA from water samples provides a convenient and non-invasive way to study aquatic biodiversity, reliable evidence that this approach is accurate enough to estimate the number of fish per species and their biomass in natural habitats, is still lacking. A new study demonstrates the high precision of the method, after comparing environmental DNA data with manually collected infor
Chemists get peek at novel fluorescence
4dChemists find a second level of fluorescence in single-walled carbon nanotubes. The phenomenon may be useful in solar energy and optoelectronic applications.
Supercomputer simulations could unlock mystery of Moon's formation
4dAstronomers have taken a step towards understanding how the Moon might have formed out of a giant collision between the early Earth and another massive object 4.5 billion years ago.
Researchers link cases of ALS and FTD to a Huntington's disease-associated mutation
4dA study has made a surprising connection between frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), two disorders of the nervous system, and the genetic mutation normally understood to cause Huntington's disease. This large, international project opens a potentially new avenue for diagnosing and treating some individuals with FTD or ALS.
How bean plants fend off famished foes
4dScientists have discovered that cowpeas — a type of bean plant — harbor receptors on the surface of their cells that can detect a compound in caterpillar saliva and initiate anti-herbivore defenses.
Natural selection plays major role in an organism's capacity to evolve and adapt
4dIt's widely assumed within the evolutionary biology field that weak selection provides an advantage to an organism's ability to evolve. But new research may offer the first experimental proof that strong selection pressure enhances an organism's evolvability, by boosting robustness.
A plant immune receptor: It takes four to tango
4dA collaborative study on a plant intracellular immune receptor not only shows how an important resistance protein is activated during pathogen infection but also reveals some common operational principles with immunity proteins from humans.
How networks form: Charting the developing brain
4dResearchers use connectomic mapping in the developing cortex to uncover the developmental wiring rules for inhibitory neurons.
Mapping quantum structures with light to unlock their capabilities
4dA new tool that uses light to map out the electronic structures of crystals could reveal the capabilities of emerging quantum materials and pave the way for advanced energy technologies and quantum computers.
How plants compete for underground real estate affects climate change and food production
4dHow do plant roots store carbon? Researchers found that the energy a plant devotes to its roots depends on proximity to other plants: when close together, plants heavily invest in their root systems to compete for finite underground resources; if far apart, they invest less. As about a third of the world's vegetation biomass (and carbon) is belowground, this model provides a valuable tool to predi
Researchers confront optics and data-transfer challenges with 3D-printed lens
4dResearchers have developed new 3D-printed microlenses with adjustable refractive indices – a property that gives them highly specialized light-focusing abilities. This advancement is poised to improve imaging, computing and communications by significantly increasing the data-routing capability of computer chips and other optical systems, the researchers said.
Gamblers ignore important information when placing a bet
4dPeople with gambling problems are less likely to consider important information that could prevent them from losing, according to new research.
It's Official: Japan's Space Agency Has Recovered Asteroid Samples From Hayabusa2
4dPulled from the Australian desert.
First-Born? New Study Debunks The Idea Birth Order Affects Your Career
4dForget the scientific vs creative stereotypes.
Are psi phenomena real? A study on precognition once exploded science
4dA 2011 study by psychologist Dr. Daryl Bem seemed to prove that ESP and other psychic phenomena may be real. The study caused tremendous controversy and catalyzed a re-examination of psychology research methods. Bem's paper had many critics but its results were replicated in some later studies. Among the scientific studies that came out in the past decade, perhaps none were more controversial tha
Ionic defect landscape in perovskite solar cells revealed
4dResearchers have uncovered the ionic defect landscape in metal halide perovskites. They were able to identify essential properties of the ions that make up these materials. The migration of the ions leads to the presence of defects in the material, which have a negative effect on the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells.
Satellite tag tracks activity levels of highly migratory species across the vast ocean
4dScientists have released a new activity data product application for marine animal tracking. The technology is designed to remotely track and transmit data gathered on an animal's activity levels over several months along with the temperatures and depths they experienced.
Researchers discover new particle in the blood of septic patients
4dResearchers have found that people with sepsis have never-before-seen particles in their blood. The scientists are the first to show that these particles, called elongated neutrophil-derived structures (ENDS), break off of immune cells and change their shape as they course through the body.
Hidden structure found in essential metabolic machinery
4dBiochemists have discovered membrane-divided subcompartments within organelles called peroxisomes, essential pieces of metabolic machinery for all higher order life from yeast to humans.
Genetic Reprogramming Restores Vision in Mice: Study
4dResearchers repaired what is otherwise irreversible damage in the animals' ocular neurons, by activating transcription factors ordinarily used to generate induced pluripotent stem cells.
Coronavirus latest: Japan plans to deploy military doctors as serious cases show sharp rise
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Jerrold Post, CIA psychiatrist who profiled Trump, dies of Covid aged 86
4dFamily salutes 'insatiable, roving curiosity, probing empathy' Pioneer in field predicted Trump would not concede defeat Jerrold M Post, a psychiatrist who profiled dictators for the CIA and who declared Donald Trump a "dangerous, destructive charismatic leader", has died of Covid-19. He was 86. Related: 'Saddam, tell me about your mum' Continue reading…
Researchers uncover key clues about the solar system's history
4dResearchers have used magnetism to determine, for the first time, when asteroids that are rich in water and amino acids first arrived in the inner solar system.
Unlocking the secrets of chemical bonding with machine learning
4dResearchers have developed a Bayesian learning model of chemisorption, or Bayeschem for short, aiming to use artificial intelligence to unlock the nature of chemical bonding at catalyst surfaces.
New Quantum Computer in China Claims Quantum Advantage With Light
4dThe amazing thing about quantum computers isn't that they're currently revolutionizing computers as we know them. The machines are still clunky, finicky, expensive, and not too practical. They may have a big impact one day—but that day is not today. No, the amazing thing about quantum computers is that they exist at all. For a few decades after these exotic machines were first proposed, no one kn
Climate change: Snowy UK winters could become thing of the past
4dBy the 2040s most of southern England may no longer get sub-zero days, new Met Office data suggests.
Insect invaders threaten Rome's iconic pines
4dRome's majestic umbrella pines are as much part of the landscape as the ruins and cobbled streets, but they are under threat from a tiny insect invader—the pine tortoise scale.
Insect invaders threaten Rome's iconic pines
4dRome's majestic umbrella pines are as much part of the landscape as the ruins and cobbled streets, but they are under threat from a tiny insect invader—the pine tortoise scale.
Japan's capsule with asteroid samples retrieved in Australia
4dA Japanese capsule carrying the world's first asteroid subsurface samples shot across the night atmosphere early Sunday before landing in the remote Australian Outback, completing a mission to provide clues to the origin of the solar system and life on Earth.
The Guardian view on DeepMind's brain: the shape of things to come | Editorial
4dThis is an achievement that answers one big scientific question but raises more fundamental ones for society Has one of the most important questions of science now been answered ? From the headlines you might think so. For some biology's " holy grail " had been found. For others planetary extinction could be averted . On the surface the news seemed rather mundane. Google's artificial intelligence
Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth
4dA Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation for returning samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first time in almost 45 years, the space agency announced.
Double Dragons: SpaceX launches space station supplies
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4dSpaceX Launches Dragon
SpaceX launched a newer, bigger version of its Dragon supply ship to the International Space Station on Sunday, marking the first time the company has two capsules in orbit at the same time.
The Hayabusa 2 spacecraft is about to deliver asteroid rocks to Earth
4dThe Japanese Hayabusa 2 spacecraft will drop off samples of dust and rocks from the asteroid Ryugu on 6 December before heading off to visit another asteroid
Covid-19 news: US health adviser says January will be 'terrible'
4dThe latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic
Military robots perform worse when humans won't stop interrupting them
4dA US project has found that AI-controlled military robots perform worse when humans interrupt them – but letting the robots operate alone raises serious ethical questions
Voice assistant recordings could reveal what someone nearby is typing
4dTapping on devices that is detected by voice assistants could potentially be used to deduce what a person is typing on their phone up to half a metre away
UK sets ambitious climate goal of 68 per cent emissions cut by 2030
4dThe UK government has pledged to cut the country's greenhouse gas emissions by at least 68 per cent compared with 1990 levels by 2030, marking a significant bump from existing plans for a 53 to 57 per cent reduction
China's Chang'e 5 is bringing back the first moon rocks in 44 years
4dThe Chinese Chang'e 5 mission has spent two days digging on the moon and is now ready to bring back samples of lunar soil and rocks for analysis
Superfluid used to make sounds that might be heard in neutron star
4dNobody will ever hear the sounds produced inside a neutron star, but we have created what might be the next best thing using lithium atoms that behave like a superfluid
A quantum computer that measures light has achieved quantum supremacy
4dA specialised quantum computer has achieved quantum supremacy, accomplishing in under 4 minutes what would take the biggest supercomputer 600 million years
Brain stimulation device lets monkeys 'see' shapes without using eyes
4dTwo monkeys can see shapes without using their eyes after electrodes were implanted in their brains – a small step towards restoring some sight in visually impaired people
Vaginal bacteria may eat HIV prevention drugs and leave women at risk
4dDifferences in the vaginal microbiome may leave some women at a greater risk of contracting HIV because certain microbes metabolise HIV prevention drugs
Stone Age humans chose to voyage to Japanese islands over the horizon
4dAfter tracking buoys drifting in the oceans, archaeologists argue that an epic Stone Age voyage from Taiwan to Japanese islands likely occurred deliberately
How to minimise your risk of spreading coronavirus over Christmas
4dIf you plan to meet people over the festive season, there are many ways you can reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus, says Clare Wilson
Does a halo of mysterious dark matter swirl around every galaxy?
4dMany galaxies seem to have bubbles of dark matter enveloping them, but finding out if every galaxy is like this is an ongoing area of research, writes Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
The Pandemic Put Science in the Spotlight
4dIn 2020, the world looked to science as a new virus spread across the globe, leaving a permanent mark on human health, behavior and nature — and on science itself.
Californians ordered to stay at home as Covid surges in US
4dPandemic's resurgence puts pressure on hospital beds as governors reimpose lockdowns
Nevada: Images of the Silver State
4dWhile 3 million people live in the state of Nevada—the seventh-largest state by area—nearly 75 percent of that population is concentrated in just one county, Clark County, home to the city of Las Vegas. From the Jarbidge Wilderness Area, through the Great Basin, to Lake Tahoe, and down to the Hoover Dam, here are a few glimpses of the landscape of Nevada, and some of the wildlife and people calli
The Secret Sauce in Opinion Polling Can Also Be a Source of Spoilage
4dEven a small departure from randomness in your sample can skew the results — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Vad finns bortom universum?
4dJag har läst att världsalltet inte är oändligt – att det förmodligen finns en gräns för dess storlek. Vad finns i så fall på andra sidan om denna gräns? Ingenting?/Tage Hertzell Kjell Olofsson, astrofysiker, Uppsala universitet svarar: Vi vet inte om universum är ändligt eller oändligt men vad vi kan säga är att det är ofantligt stort. Vi ser bara en liten del av det totala universum. Vi ser så lå
Crystals may help reveal hidden Kilauea Volcano behavior
4dResearchers used millimeter-sized crystals from the 1959 eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano to test models that offer insights about flow conditions prior to and during an eruption.
Novel method to fine tune 'twistronics'
4dResearchers have revealed a breakthrough method that could lead to autonomous robotic control and therefore precise fine tuning of the 'twist' between atom-thin 2D materials layers stacked in a superlattice structure — a pioneering device that could help transform technology and achieve superconductive electronics.
New testing system could become the IoT of photovoltaics
4dA new testing system measures system voltage as a function of light intensity in outdoor setting, enabling real-time performance measurement and diagnostics.
Safe space: Improving 'clean' methanol fuel cells using a protective carbon shell
5dDirect methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), which produce electricity using methanol, will be an alternative solution in the transition away from fossil fuels and toward a 'hydrogen' economy. However, undesired methanol oxidation on the cathode side in DMFCs degrades the essential platinum catalyst, causing performance and stability problems. Now, scientists from Korea have found a simple method to coat p
Research reveals how airflow inside a car may affect COVID-19 transmission risk
5dA new study uses computer simulations to track airflows inside a car's passenger cabin, providing potential strategies — some of them counterintuitive — for reducing the risk of transmitting airborne diseases.
No strings attached: Maximizing wireless charging efficiency with multiple transmitters
5dScientists have developed a control strategy that allows for transferring power wirelessly through multiple transmitter coils with maximum efficiency. Unlike conventional approaches in which only the transmitter closer to the receiver is active, this novel method dispatches the optimal amount of current to each transmitter, depending on the degree of coupling with the receiver. This technique will
CAR T-cell therapy found highly effective in patients with high-risk non-Hodgkin lymphoma
5dA CAR T-cell therapy known as axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) drove cancer cells to undetectable levels in nearly 80% of patients with advanced non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in a phase 2 clinical trial, researchers report.
Safe space: Improving 'clean' methanol fuel cells using a protective carbon shell
5dDirect methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), which produce electricity using methanol, will be an alternative solution in the transition away from fossil fuels and toward a 'hydrogen' economy. However, undesired methanol oxidation on the cathode side in DMFCs degrades the essential platinum catalyst, causing performance and stability problems. Now, scientists from Korea have found a simple method to coat p
High-Energy X-Rays Reveal the Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Ink
5dAnalysis of 12 papyrus fragments from the Tebtunis Temple suggests that certain paint techniques were developed and used well before the 15th Century.
What Can the Pandemic Teach Us About Human Nature?
5dIsolation, loneliness and resistance to health guidelines: Scientists are evaluating the psychological impact of the COVID pandemic.
Proverbial wolf can't blow down modern timber high-rises
5dWith an increasing demand for a more sustainable alternative for high-rise construction, new research points to timber as a sustainable and effective way to make tall, high-density, and renewable buildings.
New compact model for gene regulation in higher organisms
5dGenes can be turned on and off as needed to adapt to environmental changes. But how do the different molecules involved interact with each other? Scientists present a candidate mathematical model for gene regulation in eukaryotic cells.
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5dLucia Perillo was not quiet about the toll that multiple sclerosis took on her. In 1988, the year she was diagnosed, at the age of 30 , she was leading visitors on nature walks up Mount Rainier between the creative-writing courses she taught at Saint Martin's University. In the years that followed, she chronicled her growing discomfort, her fear, and the regular humiliations that came with losing
I run to keep fit, but I hate it
5dNo one would argue that running isn't good for you, but do we really have to pretend to like it, too? For the 126th time this year, I turn the corner by the rowing club and begin the climb towards Stamford Hill. I have half a kilometre to go. Mist has settled on the river to my left, where waterfowls, Egyptian geese and a single, stately heron have gathered by some rushes in a dazzlingly pretty s
The Search for Dark Matter Is Dramatically Expanding
5dPhysicists are checking whether dark matter tickles different types of detectors, nudges starlight, warms planetary cores, or even lodges in rocks.
Covid-19 vaccine 'very safe and highly effective', UK health chief says
5dVaccine safety message 'vitally important', head of medicines regulator tells Andrew Marr Show Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Public health messaging that people can have faith in the safety of coronavirus vaccines is "vitally important", the leader of the body that has approved the Pfizer jab has said. Dr June Raine, the chief executive of the UK's Medicines and He
A Race Car Crash From Hell—and the Science That Saved Its Driver
5dRomain Grosjean's F1 car slammed into a wall at 137 mph and burst into flames. He walked away because of decades of work by unsung scientists and engineers.
9 Browser Extensions to Help You Search the Web Better
5dSearch results can be cluttered with ads and other less-useful information. These add-ons strip out the junk to help you find what you're looking for.
The Month the Pandemic Started to End
5dAs winter descends on a country ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, life unfolds on a split screen. On one side, the picture is bleak: Every 30 seconds , another American dies of COVID-19. The number of people infected or killed in the United States keeps outstripping the common analogies we use—a hurricane, a daily 9/11 attack, a tsunami—to express the magnitude of our national catastrophes. On
CRISPR and another genetic strategy fix cell defects in two common blood disorders – Sickle cell disease and another serious blood disorder, beta-thalassemia
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AI's next act: Genius chips, programmable silicon and the future of computing
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China's Moon Plans: A Cautionary Note – While the idea of mining the moon may look attractive, neither China nor anybody else is quite there yet.
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A New Theorem Maps Out the Limits of Quantum Physics – The result highlights a fundamental tension: Either the rules of quantum mechanics don't always apply, or at least one basic assumption about reality must be wrong.
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Jeff Bezos says Blue Origin's rocket engine is going to land the first woman on the moon, after successful test
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What is the state of stem cell tech?
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Supernova finding blows up an elemental origin theory
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Brown University has been tracking its students' location, using it to enforce university policy
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Physicists Are Closer to Knowing the Size of a Proton … Sort of
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Will Artificial Intelligence Ever Live Up to Its Hype? Replication problems plague the field of AI, and the goal of general intelligence remains as elusive as ever
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Real Futurology, the first two off-world first mining expeditions are happening, China Chang'e 5 lunar sample in a few days, Japan Hayabusa 2 Ryugu asteroid sample in a week, extremely out of this world results expected with below the surface mining sample
5dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS9zr6MrCiM China spent a few years picking that exact spot to land and it is easy to see why. Towards the end of the video, there are all kinds of white things that almost look like houses, but are boulders, they are very white, and sitting on top of the ground. It is also kind of coincidental that South Korea has attained 20 seconds plasma fusion, along with Chin
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing successful for a patient with Sickle Cell Disease and another patient with transfusion dependent β-Thalassemia – More than a year later, both patients had clinically improved and no longer needed blood transfusions. (NEJM, 5 Dec 2020)
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Not All Sunshine and Rainbows: Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Take on Inclement Weather
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Roads, bridges would last longer, save money, with new concrete formula [May 2018]
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Robotic Surgeries Are Changing the Game Inside One VA Facility
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Graphene tractor beams could one day redirect lightning strikes
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McKinsey Report: How the European Union could achieve net-zero emissions at net-zero cost
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China is Creating Biologically Enhanced Super Soldiers, Says US Spy Chief
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About 150 U.S. Cadillac Dealers to Exit Brand, Rather Than Sell Electric Cars – About 17% of Cadillac's 880 U.S. dealerships decide against spending for necessary upgrades
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US based Aevum's drones weigh 28 tons and can launch rockets into space from mid-air every 3 hours
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Snart udfordrer solceller vindkraft i Europa
5dPLUS. Spritnye analyser med opdaterede priser for både solceller og havvind viser, at hele 30 procent af fremtidens grønne strøm i Europa vil blive leveret af solcelle-parker – fortrinsvis i Sydeuropa.
Jupiter and Saturn Head for Closest Visible Alignment in 800 Years
5dOn Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to be no more than a dime's width apart in the night sky. The last time that could be seen was in 1226.
Listen: Misinformation Mailbag
5dListeners wrote into the Social Distance podcast with questions about all kinds of pandemic misinformation: tests, masks, supplements, vaccines, and more. Hosts James Hamblin and Katherine Wells discuss conspiracy theories, false remedies, and how to approach the people that believe in them. Listen to their conversation here: Subscribe to Social Distance on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or another p
Headlines Don't Capture the Horror We Saw
5dYou likely know that the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is surging across the country . But headlines from distant states do not capture the horror of a hospital without enough intensive-care beds. I was an anesthesiology resident in a large academic medical center at the peak of the pandemic in New York City this spring. During a time when journalists had little access to what was
The Republican Plan for the Next Four Years Isn't Normal
5dA national party whose leaders won a civil war in the 19th century and a cold war in the 20th looks to be little more than a promotional tool for Donald Trump at this point in the 21st. Trump will lose his titular role as head of the GOP when he leaves office on January 20, but a party cowed by his grip on voters is poised to advance his interests even when he's out of power. The Republican appar
Kanel, gløgg og brændte mandler: Derfor får bestemte dufte dig i julestemning
5dDufte er særligt gode til at bringe dig tilbage til barndommen.
Covid scientist Jeremy Farrar had recurring nightmare about failing A-levels
5dDirector of Wellcome Trust, speaking on Desert Island Discs, says he believes everyone should get a second chance in education The director of the Wellcome Trust has spent the last nine months under intense pressure, advising government ministers on Covid-19 as a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage). Yet Sir Jeremy Farrar has revealed that his most frequent nightmare has
China Peddles Falsehoods to Obscure Origin of Covid Pandemic
5dTo push the idea that the virus didn't come from China, the government has misrepresented experts' remarks and given dubious theories the veneer of science.
The vaccine miracle: how scientists waged the battle against Covid-19
5dWe trace the extraordinary research effort, from the discovery of the virus's structure to the start of inoculations this week Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage In the early afternoon of 3 January this year, a small metal box was delivered to the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Centre addressed to virus expert Prof Zhang Yongzhen. Inside, packed in dry ice, were swabs
'I worked so hard in the lab. I cried when the Covid vaccine news came'
5dWhen Covid-19 struck, immunologists hit the ground running, and haven't stopped since. But the effort paid off, writes a scientist who worked on the Oxford clinical trials Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage From an early age, I was fascinated with the natural world, and in particular how living things work. For me, the interaction between organisms, such as that between
Svær mission bringer Kina op i rumfartens superliga
5dPLUS. Kinesernes Chang'e 5- mission er resultatet af en stædig, trinvis udvikling af teknologi. Resultat: Nu udfordrer Kina både USA, Europa og Rusland.
Ingeniørens billedarkiv: Det tekniske Danmark år 1938
5dEn Fokker-jager til Flyvertropperne, en ny vejbro til Kattinge-vejen og et kapslet højspændingsfordelingsanlæg til Ny Maglemølle Papirfabrik er blandt de tekniske nyheder i Ingeniørens tilbageblik i billeder på året 1938.
Climate change: Lower Thames Crossing CO2 impact figures revealed
5dCampaigners accuse Boris Johnson of mocking his own promises on climate change and emissions.
Chang'e-5: China's unmanned moon probe delivers samples to orbiting spacecraft
5dSuccessful docking will be followed by orbiter separating and returning lunar material to Earth A Chinese probe carrying samples from the lunar surface has successfully docked with a spacecraft orbiting the moon, in another space first for the nation, state media reported. The manoeuvre on Sunday was part of the ambitious Chang'e-5 mission – named after a mythical Chinese Moon goddess – to bring
The Observer view on Brexit and the Covid vaccine | Observer editorial
5dCutting ourselves off from collaboration with Europe's scientists will do little to help Britain's standing in the world For some politicians, the temptation to indulge in bouts of national triumphalism is irresistible. A perfect example was provided last week by the education secretary, Gavin Williamson, who claimed – in half-joking terms – that Britain's speedy approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech va
Er du pessimist eller optimist? De fleste tilhører den ene lejr, men ingen af delene er optimalt
5dDe færreste af os går ind i 2021 som realister, der ellers er det optimale livssyn.
Vind med Ingeniørens julekalender: 6. december
5dVær med i Ingeniørens julekalender 2020. Hver dag med nye præmier!
Hennes liv räddades av Nobelupptäckten
5dÅsa Lindholm var tio år när hon opererades för en cysta i magen. Vid operationen förlorade hon blod och fick blodtransfusioner. Men blodet var smittat med hepatit C. "Många som opererades smittades utan att vi visste om det", säger Åsas läkare. Se Åsa och hennes läkare berätta i klippet här ovan.
Sverige på väg att eliminera hepatit C
5dSverige är ett av 13 länder som ser ut att klara FN-målet att eliminera hepatit C till år 2030. I resten av världen görs inte tillräckligt för att stoppa smittan som dödar 400 000 personer årligen, enligt EU:s smittskyddsmyndighet.
What to Consider Before You Travel
5dIf you're thinking of traveling in the coming weeks, here's what to think about first.
Hayabusa2 capsule fireball streaks across the sky on re-entry – video
5dA capsule released by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft containing pristine asteroid fragments briefly turned into a fireball as it returned to the Earth's atmosphere, before landing in the South Australian outback In the early hours of Sunday. For the past six years, Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has conducted a remarkable 5.2bn km mission to extract the first subsurface samples from the asteroid Ryug
Lose Yourself in These Gloriously Detailed New Images of The Magellanic Clouds
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Coronavirus live news: US passes 280,000 deaths, Australian state of Victoria eases restrictions
5dCalifornians face new restrictions, including lockdowns; deaths in Turkey double in less than three weeks; UK to begin vaccinations this week. Follow the latest Military planes to fly vaccines in to Britain to avoid ports hit by Brexit Anosmia: how Covid brought loss of smell centre stage US sees record infections as states face deadline for vaccine orders See all our coronavirus coverage 2.58am
Geologists Think They've Found an Alaskan Version of Yellowstone's Supervolcano
5dFour mountains. One big caldera?
Better diabetes treatment: New insulin molecule can self-regulate blood sugar
5dResearchers have developed a new insulin molecule that will make blood sugar regulation both easier and safer for those with type 1 diabetes.
Researchers developed a sequence analysis pipeline for virus discovery
5dA novel bioinformatics pipeline identifies both previously known and novel viruses.
Significant reason older adults are at greater risk of heart attack
5dA team of surgeons has found an insufficient level of the protein Sesn2 is the reason older individuals are at greater risk of heart attack, which indicates stabilizing the protein could be the answer to maintaining a healthy heart.
Cooling electronics efficiently with graphene-enhanced heat pipes
5dResearchers have found that graphene-based heat pipes can help solve the problems of cooling electronics and power systems used in avionics, data centres, and other power electronics.
New software cuts time, cost of gene sequencing
5dResearchers have developed a new software that could revolutionize how DNA is sequenced, making it far faster and less expensive to map anything from yeast genomes to cancer genes.
Pilot whale study reveals copycat calls to outsmart predators
5dNew research has found southern Australian long-finned pilot whales are able to mimic the calls of its natural predator and food rival – the killer whale, as a possible ploy to outsmart it.
Preparing Pups For The Post-Pandemic Life
5dAlexandra Horowitz is the director of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College. She says pets will need help adjusting to life after the pandemic.
Researcher Cites Uptick In COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
5dNPR's Michel Martin speaks with Claire Wardle, U.S. director of the non-profit First Draft News, about online misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
Study shows promising material can store solar energy for months or years
5dResearchers studying a crystalline material have discovered it has properties that allow it to capture energy from the sun. The energy can be stored for several months at room temperature, and it can be released on demand in the form of heat. With further development, these kinds of materials could offer exciting potential as a way of capturing solar energy during the summer months, and storing it
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Science Board Game Reviews: Wingspan, Terraforming Mars, Endangered, and Neanderthal
5dIf Netflix and chill has run its course, liven up your evenings with one of these scientifically-accurate board games.
Jeff Bezos: Blue Origin space company will take first woman to the moon
5dAmazon owner seeks Nasa lunar lander contract Elon Musk's SpaceX and Dynetics also in competition Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will take the first woman to the moon, the billionaire said as Nasa nears a decision over who will supply its first privately built lunar landers, meant to be capable of sending astronauts to the moon by 2024. Related: Japan's Hayabusa2 capsule returns to Earth c
Scientists predict 'optimal' stress levels
5dScientists have created an evolutionary model to predict how animals should react in stressful situations.
Understanding bacteria's metabolism could improve biofuel production
5dA new study reveals how bacteria control the chemicals produced from consuming 'food.' The insight could lead to organisms that are more efficient at converting plants into biofuels.
Venetoclax added to standard treatments shows promise in high-risk myeloid blood cancers
5dThe novel oral drug venetoclax can be safely added to standard therapies for some high-risk myeloid blood cancers and in early studies the combination shows promise of improved outcomes, say scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Gifts for runners braving the cold
5dWhether you're on a woodland trail or a city street, some specialized running gear will make the winter workouts feel more comfortable. (Madara Parma/Unsplash/) Running seems simple enough: Put one foot in front of the other in a semi-speedy fashion. In fact, as gyms have been mostly shut down this year because of the ongoing pandemic, many people stuck at home have taken up outdoor jogging. It's
Hayabusa2's Asteroid Samples Return to Earth in a Fiery Dash of Glory
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Capsule with asteroid samples in 'perfect' shape
5dA recovery team has found a capsule carrying the first significant quantities of rock from an asteroid.
New review confirms disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black, Hispanic populations
5dBlack and Hispanic populations are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, according to a systematic review published this week. The disparities were likely related to minority populations being at higher risk of exposure to the coronavirus as opposed to underlying health conditions or other factors, according to the review.
Chicago neighborhoods with barriers to social distancing had higher COVID-19 death rates
5dNew research has found that Chicago neighborhoods with barriers to social distancing, including limited access to broadband internet and low rates of health insurance, had more COVID-19 deaths in spring 2020.
Photos Capture World's Largest Iceberg As It Heads Toward South Atlantic Island
5dThe iceberg is said to be on a collision course with the island of South Georgia, a U.K. territory. The government there released the photos, saying it was keeping a close eye on the situation. (Image credit: British Royal Air Force)
If we can grow cruelty-free meat in a lab, what is there to beef about? | Barbara Ellen
5dScience is forcing vegans and vegetarians who demand others join them to think again With the developments in laboratory-cultured meat, vegetarians and vegans need to ask themselves: is it still about animal welfare or is it about stopping people eating meat? Cultured meat, produced in bioreactors from muscle cells taken from live animals, has been approved for the first time by a regulatory autho
EPA says flood control project not subject to previous veto
5dThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not object to a revised proposal for a massive flood-control project to pump water from parts of the Mississippi Delta, a regional administrator for the agency says.
Once hospitalized, Black patients with COVID-19 have lower risk of death than white, study finds
5dWhile multiple research studies show that Black and Hispanic patients are more likely to test positive for COVID-19, researchers found that once hospitalized, Black patients (after controlling for other serious health conditions and neighborhood income) were less likely to have severe illness, die, or be discharged to hospice compared to White patients.
Neighborhood deprivation and COVID in Louisiana
5dA new study to investigate the role of neighborhood deprivation on COVID-19 in Louisiana has found that the more a neighborhood is deprived, the higher the risk for cases of COVID-19.
Thousands of People Have Rallied to Save This Giant Tree in a Portland Neighborhood
5d"Unfortunately, property rights protect things that people build, not things that we grow."
ASH: Off-the-shelf immune drug shows promise in aggressive multiple myeloma
5dA subcutaneous injection of the immune-boosting drug teclistamab was found to be safe and elicit responses in a majority of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
CRISPR and another genetic strategy fix cell defects in two common blood disorders
5dBoth methods can treat people with sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia, but likely will be too costly for many for now
CAR T-cell therapy found highly effective in patients with high-risk non-Hodgkin lymphoma
5dA CAR T-cell therapy known as axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) drove cancer cells to undetectable levels in nearly 80% of patients with advanced non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in a phase 2 clinical trial, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators report at the virtual 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.
CRISPR and another genetic strategy fix cell defects in two common blooddisorders
5dBoth methods can treat people with sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia, but likely will be too costly for many for now
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