Så gör fåglar när de förfalskar sina ägg för att passa in i andra fåglars bo
7hNu har biologer kommit på hur göken och andra fåglar gör när de "förfalskar" sina ägg för att passa in i andra fågelarters bo. Samtidigt blir värdfåglarna allt bättre på att avslöja inkräktarna. Spela videon för att se hur ägg-bedrägeriet går till.
US Nationwide maps of bird species can help protect biodiversity
6hResearchers have developed the maps at a fine-enough resolution to help conservation managers focus their efforts where they are most likely to help birds — in individual counties or forests, rather than across whole states or regions.
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Nasa scientists spy 'largest comet ever seen'
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2dNASA Hubble Largest Comet
It's 85 miles wide, which is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. And it's coming this way.
California Reveals Its Plan to Phase Out New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
2dIf adopted, the new measures would make a dent in the state's greenhouse gas emissions and set the bar for the broader auto industry.
All Children 8 and Older Should Be Screened for Anxiety, U.S. Task Force Says
3dA panel of experts says the latest research supports early intervention for younger kids.
Internet Blows Up With Furious Reactions About Elon Musk Trying to Buy Twitter
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1dElon Musk Twitter Thursday
Tesla CEO and — richest person in the world — Elon Musk is threatening to personally take over Twitter after buying a large stake in the company, the beginning of a "hostile takeover bid," as the Washington Post put it . And unsurprisingly, users on the social media platform is having a field day over the news. Reactions were extremely mixed, to say the least, with some arguing Musk would bring s
Ukraine Reportedly Using Facial Recognition to Send Photos of Dead Russian Soldiers to Their Mothers
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In the week's most gruesome example of "two wrongs don't make a right," a new report by the Washington Post found that Ukrainian soldiers are sending photos of dead Russian soldiers to their mothers using controversial facial recognition software made by Clearview AI . The software is so good, according to WaPo , that it was even able to identify an individual whose head had been caved in by grav
Liberation Without Victory
20hKyiv is halfway normal now. Burnt-out Russian tanks have been removed from the roads leading into the city, traffic lights work, the subway runs, oranges are available for purchase. A cheerful balalaika orchestra was performing for returning refugees at the main rail station earlier this week, on the day we arrived to meet Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine. The normality is deceiving.
The Final Pandemic Betrayal
2dPhoto Illustrations by Aaron Turner Lucy Esparza-Casarez thinks she caught the coronavirus while working the polls during California's 2020 primary election, before bringing it home to her husband, David, her sister-in-law Yolanda, and her mother-in-law, Balvina. Though Lucy herself developed what she calls "the worst flu times 100," David fared worse. Lucy took him to the hospital on March 20, t
Ukraine's fight to keep educating its children | Zoya Lytvyn
1dThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much — including hundreds of schools, where the country's children were forging their futures — but it has not stopped Ukrainians from pursuing knowledge and curiosity. In a deeply moving talk, education leader Zoya Lytvyn shares her first-hand experience evacuating Kyiv and takes us inside the ongoing effort to continue educating children amid wa
James Webb telescope's coldest instrument reaches operating temperature
2dNASA's James Webb Space Telescope will see the first galaxies to form after the Big Bang, but to do that, its instruments first need to get cold—really cold. On April 7, Webb's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI)—a joint development by NASA and ESA (European Space Agency)—reached its final operating temperature below 7 kelvins (minus 447 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 266 degrees Celsius).
Hubble Confirms Megacomet Bound for Inner Solar System Is Largest Ever Seen
1dThe icy nucleus of Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein is about 80 miles (129 kilometers) wide — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Ancient Namibian stone could hold key to future quantum computers
17hA special form of light made using an ancient Namibian gemstone could be the key to new light-based quantum computers, which could solve long-held scientific mysteries, according to new research led by the University of St Andrews.
Space Command's Lt. Gen John Shaw Says Space Is 'Under Threat'
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21hUS ESA Conde Space
In an exclusive interview, the military branch's second in command talks about junk in orbit, cyberattacks, satellite vulnerabilities, and Russia's war in Ukraine.
Mystery sarcophagus found in Notre-Dame to be opened
1dA mysterious leaden sarcophagus discovered in the bowels of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral after it was devastated by a fire will soon be opened and its secrets revealed, French archaeologists said Thursday.
Time might not exist, according to physicists and philosophers, but that's okay
1dDoes time exist? The answer to this question may seem obvious: of course it does! Just look at a calendar or a clock.
Feds Uncover a 'Swiss Army Knife' for Hacking Industrial Systems
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2dUS ICS Malware Industrial
The malware toolkit, known as Pipedream, is perhaps the most versatile tool ever made to target critical infrastructure like power grids and oil refineries.
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Team behind discovery of planet with three stars retracts their article
18hAn international team of researchers who published a paper in the journal Science in 2016 describing their discovery of an exoplanet with three stars, has now retracted that paper.
South Korea downgrades Covid to a 'Class 2' disease and removes restrictions
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At TED, Elon Musk Revealed Why He Has to Own Twitter
1dThe Tesla CEO made his case for buying Twitter—and rewrote his own history.
First hybrid quantum bit based on topological insulators
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1dWorld Quantum Day Google
With their superior properties, topological qubits could help achieve a breakthrough in the development of a quantum computer designed for universal applications. So far, no one has yet succeeded in unambiguously demonstrating a quantum bit, or qubit for short, of this kind in a lab. However, scientists from Forschungszentrum Jülich have now gone some way to making this a reality. For the first ti
China escalates zero-Covid propaganda effort as experts warn of economic damage
2dHealthcare official says Beijing's coronavirus prevention policy is 'not viable'
Team simulates collider physics on quantum computer
2dLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory physicists Christian Bauer, Marat Freytsis and Benjamin Nachman have leveraged an IBM Q quantum computer through the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility's Quantum Computing User Program to capture part of a calculation of two protons colliding. The calculation can show the probability that an outgoing particle will emit additional particles.
Electrostatics influence the movement of drops on surfaces
21hSomething as simple as the motion of water drops on surfaces should actually be understood—one would think. In fact there are still numerous unanswered questions about the forces acting on a sliding droplet. A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in collaboration with colleagues from TU Darmstadt has now discovered: In addition to surface energy and viscous fricti
Graphene-hBN breakthrough to spur new LEDs, quantum computing
1dIn a discovery that could speed research into next-generation electronics and LED devices, a University of Michigan research team has developed the first reliable, scalable method for growing single layers of hexagonal boron nitride on graphene.
Surfing at the atomic scale: Scientists experimentally confirm new fundamental law for liquids
1dThe first experimental evidence to validate a newly published universal law that provides insights into the complex energy states for liquids has been found using an advanced nuclear technique at ANSTO.
Silicon-carbide modulator overcomes decades long 'missing block'
1dA collaboration with Harvard University has led to the development of a new-generation electro-optic modulator that could stamp out its bulky predecessor through the creation of a smaller, stronger, cooler, faster and cost-effective on-chip system.
Somatic mutation rates scale with lifespan across mammals
2dNature, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04618-z Whole-genome sequencing is used to analyse the landscape of somatic mutation in intestinal crypts from 16 mammalian species, revealing that rates of somatic mutation inversely scale with the lifespan of the animal across species.
Impact of temperature, inoculum flow pattern, inoculum type, and their ratio on dry anaerobic digestion for biogas production
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10025-1
Earliest record of a candidate aurora found in Chinese annals
15hA celestial event mentioned in an ancient Chinese text turns out to be the oldest known reference to a candidate aurora, predating the next oldest one by some three centuries, according to a recent study by Marinus Anthony van der Sluijs, an independent researcher based in Canada, and Hisashi Hayakawa from Nagoya University. This finding was recently published in the journal Advances in Space Rese
MAGIC telescopes observe nova explosion
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Seeing more deeply into nanomaterials: New 3D imaging tool achieves highest resolution yet
2dFrom designing new biomaterials to novel photonic devices, new materials built through a process called bottom-up nanofabrication, or self-assembly, are opening up pathways to new technologies with properties tuned at the nanoscale. However, to fully unlock the potential of these new materials, researchers need to "see" into their tiny creations so that they can control the design and fabrication
Cats learn the names of their friend cats in their daily lives
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10261-5
Combination gemcitabine and PD-L1xCD3 bispecific T cell engager (BiTE) enhances T lymphocyte cytotoxicity against cholangiocarcinoma cells
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-09964-6
Hidden upwelling systems may be overlooked branches of ocean circulation
18hUpwelling and downwelling play an important role in transporting the heat, carbon, and nutrients that affect Earth's climate. Many studies have focused on these vertical motions in the ocean, including in eastern boundary currents, along the equator, and in the Southern Ocean.
Fuel leak thwarts NASA's dress rehearsal for moon rocket
1dNASA's latest attempt to fuel its huge moon rocket for a countdown test was thwarted Thursday by a hazardous hydrogen leak, the latest in a series of vexing equipment trouble.
Flexible quantum sieve filters the fuel of starship Enterprise
1dDeuterium, the heavy brother of hydrogen, is considered a promising material of the future because of its wide range of applications—in science, for energy generation, or in the production of pharmaceuticals. However, the extraction of deuterium from its natural isotope mixture has so far been complex and expensive. With a porous material developed at the Technische Universität Dresden, this could
New COVID-19 nasal spray outperforms current antibody treatments in mice
2dCurrent antibody treatments block SARS-CoV-2 by binding to one of three binding sites on the spike protein. A new protein-based antiviral binds to all three sites on the spike protein, making it more effective than current therapies. The new therapy also is low-cost, easy to manufacture, does not require complicated supply chains with extreme refrigeration and potentially could be self-administere
Vegan diets for dogs may be linked with better health, and could be less hazardous, than meat-based diets
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New polymer materials make fabricating optical interconnects easier
2dResearchers have developed new polymer materials that are ideal for making the optical links necessary to connect chip-based photonic components with board-level circuits or optical fibers. The polymers can be used to easily create interconnects between photonic chips and optical printed circuit boards, the light-based equivalent of electronic printed circuit boards.
Physics models better define what makes pasta 'al dente'
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Thermophotovoltaic efficiency of 40%
2dNature, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04473-y Two-junction TPV cells with efficiencies of more than 40% are reported, using an emitter with a temperature between 1,900 and 2,400 °C, for integration into a TPV system for thermal energy grid storage.
Climate effects on archaic human habitats and species successions
2dNature, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04600-9 A new model simulation of climate change during the past 2 million years indicates that the appearances and disappearances of hominin species correlate with long-term climatic anomalies.
Cell transcriptomic atlas of the non-human primate Macaca fascicularis
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A swarm of 85,000 earthquakes at the Antarctic Orca submarine volcano
2dVolcanoes can be found even off the coast of Antarctica. At the deep-sea volcano Orca, which has been inactive for a long time, a sequence of more than 85,000 earthquakes was registered in 2020, a swarm quake that reached proportions not previously observed for this region. The fact that such events can be studied and described in great detail even in such remote and therefore poorly instrumented
Nonlinear control of transcription through enhancer–promoter interactions
2dNature, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04570-y The transcriptional effect of an enhancer depends on its contact probabilities with the promoter through a nonlinear relationship, and enhancer strength determines absolute transcription levels as well as the sensitivity of a promoter to CTCF-mediated transcriptional insulation.
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The Hubble telescope confirms the largest comet nucleus ever seen by astronomers
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A record number of Yellowstone wolves have been killed. Conservationists are worried
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Bald eagles around the U.S. are contracting the bird flu
1dAt least three bald eagles who contracted bird flu are dead. (Image credit: Chris Szagola/AP)
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1dThe variants — BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1 — have been detected in New York and other states as well as 5 other countries. One has a mutation that seems to give it an edge in evading the immune system. (Image credit: Paula Nelson for NPR)
Researchers say they've linked silica dust directly to severe black lung disease
2dA new study links the epidemic of severe lung disease among coal miners to toxic silica dust. The findings echo a 2018 investigation by NPR and the PBS show Frontline. (Image credit: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
'Extraordinary': ancient tombs and statues unearthed beneath Notre Dame Cathedral
1dArchaeological dig also finds body-shaped lead sarcophagus buried at the heart of the fire-ravaged monument An archaeological dig under Notre Dame Cathedral has uncovered an extraordinary treasure of statues, sculptures, tombs and pieces of an original rood screen dating back to the 13th century. The find included several ancient tombs from the middle ages and a body-shaped lead sarcophagus burie
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Elon Musk Is Fighting for Attention, Not Free Speech
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1dElon Musk Free Twitter
I didn't wake up this morning planning to write about Twitter, and I've never woken up with the intent to write about Elon Musk. But this is the nature of Twitter: The spectacle sucks you in. Elon Musk, equal parts innovator and troll, has announced a formal bid to acquire Twitter, a platform he'd recently begun to describe as " the de facto public town square ." In the course of this line of thi
Hubble Telescope Zooms In on the Biggest Comet Ever Spotted
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NASA Shows Off Spacecraft Visiting $10 Quintillion Asteroid
1dSuper Psyched NASA is hoping to launch a spacecraft to investigate a massive metal-rich asteroid called Psyche, which experts estimate to be worth an astonishing $10 quintillion — if, that is, we ever decide to mine it for resources. The spacecraft, which shares the same name as the asteroid, is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Heavy Falcon rocket as soon as this August, an exciting mission that c
Lawyer Accuses Johnny Depp of Being "Obsessed" With Elon Musk
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2dJohnny Depp Heard Years
Messy Divorce Hollywood star Johnny Depp's lawsuit accusing ex-wife Amber Heard of defamation is off to a wild start — including a wild crossover with the world of SpaceX and Tesla. During opening statements inside a Virginia courtroom on Monday, Heard's lawyer claimed that "Johnny Depp is obsessed with Elon Musk," which drew a visible smirk out of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor, the Indepe
Putin Says Russia Is Landing on the Moon This Year
2dWhile he's not busy leading what is now being referred to as a "genocide" of the Ukrainian people, Russian president Vladimir Putin seems to be letting his imagination run wild about space exploration. During a visit of the country's Vostochny Cosmodrome on Tuesday, Putin said that "we need to successfully stand up to the challenges of space exploration," as quoted by The Moscow Times . According
Zelensky's Prayer
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Man Says His Tesla Got Stuck at 83 MPH on the Highway
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17hCalifornia Tesla 83 Mph
Starring Keanu A Tesla Model 3 owner says he went through a terrifying experience with his vehicle last week: the car allegedly got stuck driving at 83 mph down a California freeway, KABC reports , with its main center console freezing completely. If the alarming story holds up, it'll be a reminder that no driving technology is perfect — especially as we move towards a future in which more and mo
Researchers Discover The Format Our Brains Use to Store Working Visual Memory
1dGetting smarter about our brains.
After a rough year, new wildfire warnings have Boulder, Colo., on edge
1dBoulder is again under a red flag warning for extreme wildfire danger as powerful winds like those that fanned a destructive blaze in December return to the drought stricken region. (Image credit: Kirk Siegler/NPR)
Elon Musk, Baloney King
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You can call Elon Musk a lot of things. Agent of chaos. Savvy investor. Obsessive workaholic . But the tech-industry analyst Benedict Evans has a different suggestion. He calls Musk a "bullshitter who delivers." I'd go even further: Musk exemplifies a new kind of bullshitter, one we haven't really seen before. Call it the "bullionaire," maybe: an unusual purveyor of infantile jackassery, whose un
New App Pays Alcoholics $5 Per Day to Not Drink
1dA smart new app is aiming to replace the little hit your brain's reward center gets from drugs or alcohol with a daily fiver instead. Researchers have long known that little rewards can act as instant gratification to disrupt dependency behavior, especially if gift cards or vouchers are for activities that encourage positive habits, according to the Boston Globe , which covered startup DynamiCare
The first known interstellar meteor hit Earth in 2014, U.S. officials say
1dThe meteor crash-landed off the coast of Papua New Guinea in January 2014.
Research Funded by Vegans Claims Being Vegan May Be Healthier for Your Dog
1dChow Down A nonprofit that wants people to eat less meat is funding research finding that a vegan diet is better for dogs. According to a new report published in the Guardian yesterday, a peer-reviewed study of 2,500 dogs found that vegan dogs took less medication and visited the vet less frequently than their meat-eating brethren. Researchers on the study, published in the journal PLOS One , fou
Here Are 4 Simple Tips to Avoid This Common Health Problem For Your Cat or Dog
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Elon Musk Offers to Buy the Entirety of Twitter
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After buying the largest single stake in social media heavyweight Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is now threatening to buy the entire platform's remaining shares in cash at $54.20, a surprising escalation of an already confusing mess of a saga. The news sent Twitter's stock soaring by 11 percent in premarket trading Thursday morning. Rumors of a hostile takeover have been swirling all we
Are There Better Ways to Track Covid Cases?
1dAn increasing reliance on at-home testing and the closings of mass testing sites are making official case counts less reliable, scientists say.
Republicans Have Sex Ed All Wrong
1dIf you ask some ( okay, many ) conservative pundits , Democrats are " grooming " children . As in, grooming them to be abused by pedophiles. Some Republicans have even accused Democrats of being pedophiles themselves . The grooming charges lump together concerns that kids are being introduced too early to sexually explicit material, to the existence of transgender people, and to non-heterosexual
Scientists Ran an Experiment to Identify the Personality Profile of an A-Hole
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Predicted 'Ancestor' of Supermassive Black Holes Found Lurking at The Dawn of Time
2dHiding in plain sight.
This Could Be The Earliest Evidence of a 260-Day Maya Calendar Ever Found
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Uber Criticized for Charging Surge Pricing for Riders Escaping Mass Shooting
2dSafety First Fear not, citizens. In a mass shooting event, Uber is there to carry you to safety — for the low cost of surge pricing, of course. We wish that had come from a dystopian novel, but that's exactly what happened before Uber finally shut off surge pricing after the horrific NYC subway shooting yesterday, in which 10 people were shot and 23 were injured , causing major transit disruption
Mutations across species reveal clues to ageing
2d"Staggering" findings from studying 16 mammals – including humans – sheds light on why we age.
McKinsey Opened a Door in Its Firewall Between Pharma Clients and Regulators
2dThe firm let consultants advise both drugmakers and their government overseers, internal records show. "Who we know and what we know" was part of their pitch.
How Nature Becomes a Casualty of War
2dResearch on past conflicts suggests that the war in Ukraine could have a profound environmental impact.
How do bees make honey? From the hive to the pot
3dHow do bees make honey? By producing masses of this sweet substance, honeybees can stay active throughout the winter period.
NASA Just Confirmed The Largest Comet Ever Detected, And It's Truly Gargantuan
3d50 times larger than most known comets.
A New Therapy Attacking a Common Virus Shows Huge Promise For Multiple Sclerosis
3dThey could be onto something big.
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Absolute Unit! The Largest Comet Ever Spotted Is Headed Our Way
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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has made a spectacular new observation: what appears to be the largest comet ever discovered, at an astonishing 80 miles across, making it about the width of Vermont. The space rock, dubbed C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein), is screaming towards our solar system at 22,000 miles per hour — but it will only get within a billion miles from the Sun by the year 2031,
Have We Already Ruined Our Next COVID Summer?
18hAlmost exactly 12 months ago, America's pandemic curve hit a pivot point. Case counts peaked—and then dipped, and dipped, and dipped, on a slow but sure grade, until, somewhere around the end of May, the numbers flattened and settled, for several brief, wonderful weeks, into their lowest nadir so far. I refuse to use the term hot vax summer (oops, just did), but its sentiment isn't exactly wrong
If we can farm metal from plants, what else can we learn from life on Earth? | James Bridle
21hThere is so much intelligence on this planet other than ours. Realising that will be key to adapting to climate breakdown For the past couple of years, I've been working with researchers in northern Greece who are farming metal. In a remote, beautiful field, high in the Pindus mountains in Epirus, they are experimenting with a trio of shrubs known to scientists as "hyperaccumulators": plants whic
Military Memo Adds to Possible Interstellar Meteor Mystery
23hThe U.S. Space Command seemed to confirm a claim that a meteor from outside the solar system had entered Earth's atmosphere, but other scientists and NASA are still not convinced.
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Will Elon Musk Go Full Future-of-Civilization on Twitter?
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Elon Musk, when he wants to, can be quite philosophical—as in February, when he gave a long speech about his vision for the future from his growing SpaceX spaceport in South Texas. "It is very important—essential—that, over the long term, we become a multi-planet species, and ultimately even go beyond the solar system, and bring life with us," Musk said, standing in front of a prototype of a gian
Wikipedia Editors Are Ready to Stop Accepting Crypto Donations
1dA majority of editors voiced support to end such donations, arguing that the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks consume too much energy.
Startup Says You Can Talk to Your Dead Relatives, for a Fee
1dEmulator Magic It's not exactly heaven, and neither of you would actually be there in person — but now, there's a universe where you and your loved ones can live forever. As long as you pay for the privilege, of course. As VICE reports, VR video game company Somnium Space has created metaverse similar to those created by Meta and others, with the goal of allowing you to meet up your dead relative
Valneva approved to be UK's sixth Covid vaccine
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1dValneva Covid Vaccine UK
Medicines regulator says it is first in world to approve Valneva product A Covid-19 vaccine developed by the French pharmaceutical company Valneva has been given regulatory approval by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, bringing the total number of jabs approved for use in the UK to six. As the Covid pandemic swept the world, scientists began developing vaccines against it,
The Amazon Union Exposes the Emptiness of 'Woke Capital'
1dThe workers who won a union election at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island earlier this month did something miraculous: They defeated a well-funded and implacable anti-union campaign run by the nation's second-largest employer, a corporation with almost unlimited financial resources, without the aid of a major union . The battle isn't over—the union will still have to go through the difficult p
Guy Tries to Sell Twitter Founder's First Tweet NFT for $48M, Gets Top Bid of Just $280
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2dJack Dorsey's Tweet NFT
Oops Things didn't quite go according to plan when Israeli crypto entrepreneur Sina Estavi tried to sell an NFT of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's inaugural tweet. In March 2021, Estavi bought exclusive rights to the 2006 tweet for a cool $2.9 million . Then last week, he announced he was looking to part ways with the tweet for the hefty sum of $48 million. But there's one problem: the auction, whi
Elon Musk Gets Sued Over Twitter Shenanigans
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Oops, He Did It Again Billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is making waves in a major company's structure by throwing a bunch of money and chaos magic at it. It isn't the first time. A new report published yesterday in Business Insider says Twitter stakeholder Marc Bain Rasella is suing Musk. Rasella says if Musk had made his giant stake in Twitter public sooner, other stakeholders would've
Microfossils may be evidence life began 'very quickly' after Earth formed
2dScientists believe specimen shows life existed earlier than is widely assumed – increasing chances of life elsewhere Scientists believe they have found evidence of microbes that were thriving near hydrothermal vents on Earth's surface just 300m years after the planet formed – the strongest evidence yet that life began far earlier than is widely assumed. If confirmed, it would suggest the conditio
The True Reason For So Much Hunger in The World Is Probably Not What You Think
2dThere's enough food for everyone.
Facebook Whistleblower Warns That Zuckerberg Wants to Fill Your House With Microphones
2dShe's Back The Facebook whistleblower is back — and this time, she's implicating the Metaverse. In a new interview with Politico , former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen said that she sees Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's vision for his company's Metaverse as just another excuse to increase the company's already significant surveillance of users. "I'm super concerned about how many sensors are
How Did Climate Change Affect Ancient Humans?
2dSophisticated climate models were paired with evidence from the archaeological record to reveal where ancient humans may have lived and evolved
There's a Massive Hidden Factor in The Evolution of Humans Over 2 Million Years
2dOur background was right in front of us.
The universe would not make sense without mathematics
2dMathematics is the language of the universe: It is probable that every major scientific discovery has used mathematics in some form.
Russia Is Leaking Data Like a Sieve
2dUkraine claims to have doxed Russian troops and spies, while hacktivists are regularly leaking private information from Russian organizations.
Australia's koalas: Freeze sperm to save species, say researchers
2dBushfires have killed many thousands of the marsupials, who are threatened with extinction.
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STDs in The US Are Dramatically Increasing, And There's a Key Factor to Blame
3dSyphilis is going on a rampage.
Scientists Are Studying The Psychology of "A**holes"
1dAssholes — we all have them, and we all know one when we see one. But what makes an asshole an asshole? To get to the root of this age old question, psychology researchers at the University of Georgia worked to quantify which personality traits make someone an "asshole" — and their findings aren't exactly surprising. In a press release about their research, published in the journal Collabra: Psyc
NASA Scientist Fights Off Tears Over Impending Disaster
1dFuture Generations NASA's Peter Kalmus, a climate scientist at the agency's jet propulsion lab in California, chained himself to a JP Morgan Chase bank last week to protest government inaction on climate change. Kalmus posted video of the day's events on Twitter yesterday . The clip shows Kalmus giving an impassioned speech while gesturing with his free hand, his left being handcuffed to the door
The sun has blasted Mercury with a plasma wave
1dThe wave likely scoured the surface of the weakly magnetic planet.
Do You Need a 4th COVID Vaccine Dose? An Epidemiologist Has The Evidence
2dHere's what you need to know.
The likability dilemma for women leaders | Robin Hauser
2dWhen women lead, bias often follows. Documentarian Robin Hauser dives into the dilemma between competence and likeability faced by women in leadership roles, detangling the unconscious beliefs and gendered thinking that distort what it means to be a good leader.
Gilbert Gottfried Was More Than Just a Funny Voice
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Gilbert Gottfried, who died yesterday at 67 of complications from muscular dystrophy, was probably best known as the voice of Iago the parrot in Disney's Aladdin , as the Aflac-commercial duck, or for any number of projects that put his brazen, just-shy-of-whiny voice front and center. As a comedian, he was often characterized as "offensive," given that a lot of his most high-profile (and, at tim
Kom med Rune på operationsstuen, når han brænder folks hjerner med laserstråler
2dMed en helt ny behandlingsform kan Rigshospitalets kirurger nu mere skånsomt end tidligere fjerne mindre hjernetumorer og epilepsi.
Zuckerberg Dogpiled Over Plans to Monetize the Metaverse
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13hMeta Horizon Worlds
Mega Cut Mark Zuckerberg's social media giant formerly known as Facebook has announced plans to monetize its, uh, work-in-progress Metaverse — and creators are extremely irate at how large a cut the company intends to take. Earlier in the week, as CNBC reported , Facebook — which has officially rebranded as Meta — announced that it's letting some Horizon Worlds creators sell assets in its Metaver
A New Dimension to a Meaningful Life
18hStudies suggest that appreciating beauty in the everyday may be just as powerful as a sense of overarching purpose — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The Post-villain Era of Animation
21hFew characters are as strikingly memorable as a classic Disney villain. Sleeping Beauty 's haughty sorceress, Maleficent; The Little Mermaid 's operatically campy sea witch, Ursula; The Lion King 's melodramatically evil Scar—each one so charismatic they tend to obscure their movie's protagonist. (Quick: What is the princess's name in Sleeping Beauty ?) But despite their prominence in classic fil
New Cases of Childhood Diabetes Rose during the Pandemic
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21hCovid Risk Diabetes
It isn't clear why, but researchers are investigating a possible COVID link — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
New Vaccine Could Save Rabbits from Fatal Disease
21hVeterinarians and rabbit owners are racing to protect bunnies as a hemorrhagic disease spreads — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A Christian Response to Suffering
22hOne of the things I've discovered in my middle years is just how many lives are marked by wounds: terribly painful, life-altering, haunting, and impossible to make sense of. Some of them are visible on the surface; many of them are hidden in shadows. Some are carried alone. In this Easter season, I've been deeply moved by Nicholas Wolterstorff's Lament for a Son , an expression of his profound gr
Blind Mexican cave fish are developing cave-specific accents
1dThe Mexican tetra has evolved to live in a number of dark caves – and now we know that the fish in each cave use clicks to communicate in distinct ways
Ah Yes, Of Course Elon Musk Hid "420" in His Offer to Buy Twitter
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1dElon Musk Buy Twitter
Blaze It The man simply cannot be stopped. Even while making the oh-so-serious offer to buy Twitter outright for a whopping $43 billion, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk may still be trolling — as evidenced by the $54.20 per share cost he outlined in his bombastic SEC filing . As many noted online, the appearance of that particular number makes it still sort of seem like he's shitposting. " Adding
Even the Cactus May Not Be Safe From Climate Change
1dMore than half of species could face greater extinction risk by midcentury, a new study found, as rising heat and dryness test the prickly plants' limits.
Oceans Aren't Just Warming—Their Soundscapes Are Transforming
1dHumans are polluting the seas with sound, while warming waters change how noise propagates. What does that mean for whales and other animals?
Ukrainian Astronomers Discover 'Exocomets' around Another Star
1dThe alien comets could illuminate the history of their planetary system — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The Subway-Crime Death Spiral
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1dEric Adams New York City
In March, as reports of sickening crimes in the New York City subway filled local and national news, Mayor Eric Adams promised to get tough on criminals and tamp down on the incidents. Yet a prolific but little-watched vlogger was skeptical. Harkening back to the bad old days of crime in the 1980s, this was, the man said on YouTube, the "same old shit again." "He can't stop no fuckin' crime in no
Have We Lost Patience for Prestige TV?
1dP eople who respect the integrity of television as an art form tend to be horrified by the Netflix feature that lets viewers speed up what they're watching. Yet I recently found myself unable to resist the "1.5x" button as I caught up with one of the most acclaimed shows on TV. AMC's Better Call Saul , the Breaking Bad spin-off that debuted to record cable viewership in 2015 and will begin airing
Antikythera Mechanism photos: See the world's first computer
2dSponge divers pulled the first fragments of what became known as the Antikythera Mechanism from a Roman-era shipwreck in 1901 off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera. Ever since the discovery, scientists and historians have continued to look for more artifacts from the shipwreck while also piecing together the story of what is often considered the world's first computer.
18,000 Years Ago, The 'Zealandia Switch' Decimated Earth's Glaciers. Has It Returned?
2dThe past is the future.
How to Choose a Mental Health App
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2dNZ Mental Health CWK
There are thousands of apps that claim to promote mental well-being, but not all of them are safe or effective.
YouTuber Meets His Creepy Robot Double and Freaks Out
2dDouble Trouble Ever wanted to meet your doppelgänger? For an unspecified large sum of money, you can have one made — if you dare. British vlogger Tom Scott, known for initially being sponsored by VPN companies only to declare in a 2019 video that many of the companies are lying to customers , decided that his robot double could shill for yet another VPN company much better than he could. To achie
Facilitated Communication Is Still Pseudoscience
2dFacilitated communication is a harmful pseudoscientific technique that has managed to survive through rebranding and deception. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Primordial Earth Had a Major Difference in Its Skies We Didn't Realize Until Now
9hPeering back 3.8 billion years.
NASA Accidentally Posts Bikini Picture
9hCtrl-Z Whoops! Unless NASA was trying to show off an unusual new astronaut uniform, it was probably an accident that the US space agency sent out a tweet today featuring a model in a pink two-piece bikini, alongside a Bloomberg story about retail giant Shein. After the eyebrow-raising post, Ars Technica senior editor Eric Berger speculated that NASA had been hacked. After they deleted their post,
Tourists on Space Station Say They're Discussing Private Moon Mission
14hTo the Moon The first-ever all-civilian mission to the International Space Station is well underway — and several days into the extremely expensive journey, the group of space tourists are already yearning to go even further, price be damned. When asked during a Wednesday livestreamed event — which involved a group of kids at NASA's Space Center in Houston asking the space tourists a slew of ques
Why Amazing Discoveries About Bear Hibernation May Help Improve Human Health
19hThe creatures' annual protracted snoozes have much to tell us about the biology of mammals, ourselves included
Social Animals Seek Power in Surprisingly Complex Ways
20hIt's not just physical combat—animals have a host of strategies for building clout — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Shanghai residents and police clash after homes seized for quarantine
1dVideos of demonstrators being restrained by authorities quickly erased from social media
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Brazilian Military Faces Stiff Questions About Purchase of Penis Implants
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1dBolsonaro Brazil Viagra
Brazil is hard up for an explanation after facing inquiry over why it keeps purchasing male enhancement products for its soldiers. As The Guardian reports , Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has, uh, come under scrutiny after it was revealed that the country's military not only ordered a bunch of Viagra for its soldiers, but an unclear number of penile implants as well. The Brazilian military in
Researchers Gain New Understanding From Simple AI
1dIn the last two years, artificial intelligence programs have reached a surprising level of linguistic fluency. The biggest and best of these are all based on an architecture invented in 2017 called the transformer. It serves as a kind of blueprint for the programs to follow, in the form of a list of equations. But beyond this bare mathematical outline, we don't really know what transformers are..
Why Did the Larsen A and B Ice Shelves Fail? Scientists Say They Now Know.
1dThe collapse of the two ice shelves was most likely triggered by vast plumes of warm air from the Pacific, researchers have found.
NextSense Wants to Get in Your Ears and Watch Your Brain
1dBorn from Alphabet's "moon shot" division, the startup aims to sell earbuds that can collect heaps of neural data—and uncover the mysteries of gray matter.
Sports Are Great Because They're Pointless
1d" How to Build a Life " is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life . E ven though I've never lived in Chicago, I have a soft spot for the Cubs. My father grew up in the Windy City and loved the team his whole life. And I loved my dad. So, by the transitive property
Birds That Build Nests With Domes May Be Doomed
1dA nest with a roof may provide some birds with more protection. But bird species that build simpler nests may be more adaptable to changing conditions.
World's first computer, the Antikythera Mechanism, 'started up' in 178 B.C., scientists claim
2dThe mysterious Antikythera mechanism, thought by some to be the world's first computer, was first "started up" on Dec. 22, 178 B.C., archaeologists have now found.
Climate change: COP26 promises will hold warming under 2C
2dScientists say their analysis is "encouraging" but keeping under 1.5C this century looks unlikely.
House-flipping algorithms are coming to your neighborhood
2dFor years, Michael Maxson spent more nights in hotels than his own bed, working on speaker systems for the titans of heavy rock on global tours. When Maxson decided to settle down with his wife and their two dogs, they chose the city where stadium rock spectacles took him more often than any other: Las Vegas. After renting for several years, in 2021 he found a home he wanted to buy in Clark Count
Flere hundrede fugle skyllede op på de danske strande: Nu ved eksperter hvorfor
2dStorme og dårlig føde kan gøre, at fuglene ender på land i hobetal.
We Regret To Inform You That Elon Musk, Unfortunately, Knows About "Goblin Mode"
3dA La Mode It's bad enough that Elon Musk has become Twitter's largest shareholder — but now he's gone " goblin mode " too? In a since-deleted tweet, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO posted an uncredited meme of the "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" lawyer character Saul Goodman, with the caption: "In all fairness your honor, my client was in 'goblin mode.'" For those living in blessed ignorance, "gob
We Just Found a Secret Trait That May Help Redwood Trees Survive Climate Change
5hThey turned over a new leaf.
Climate change: Key UN finding widely misinterpreted
8hSuggestions emissions could rise for another three years without dangerous warming are wrong, scientists say.
Google Spinoff Working on Earbuds That Spy on Your Brain Signals
16hA Google spinoff called NextSense is working on a pair of earbuds that can record the electrical signals of the brain to study sleep and neurological conditions, Wired reports . While that may sound intrusive, the device could make studying the brain a whole lot simpler. The larger goal is to make capturing an electroencephalogram (EEG), which conventionally requires researchers to fix electrodes
Keeping a Diary at the End of the World
18hWhen Russia invaded Ukraine, the writer and photographer Yevgenia Belorusets began to journal about her experience living in Kyiv. The resulting account, which she published online in real time, provides insight into the conflict that more straightforward news coverage has failed to capture. It is, as she put it in an interview with my colleague Gal Beckerman , "a very complex picture of reality
How to Set Up Multiple Monitors at Your Desk
21hImmerse yourself with a dual- or triple-screen setup, whether you're on Windows or Mac.
Zoo anteater exposed people to rabies in first-of-its-kind case
1dThe infected animal may have exposed more than a dozen people to the deadly virus.
TV tonight: watch out dinosaurs, that big asteroid is coming – and so is David Attenborough
1dThe most soothing voice on the box tells an apocalyptic tale in Dinosaurs: The Final Day. Plus: a killer on the loose in Grantchester. Here's what to watch this evening Continue reading…
Elon Musk Is Right About Twitter
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1dElon Musk Buy Twitter
It really is the closest thing we have to an online public square—and that's terrible for democracy. Let his takeover bid be a wakeup call.
Ultra-rare black hole ancestor detected at the dawn of the universe
1dScientists may have detected the first known 'transitioning red quasar' in the universe, dating to just 750 million years after the Big Bang.
'Snarge' Happens and Studying It Makes Your Plane Trip Safer
1dWhen a bird collides with an airplane, determining its species can help prevent future collisions. To do that, scientists need snarge.
Researcher confirms hottest rock on record
1dIf there was ever any doubt the 2011 discovery by a post-doctoral student was indeed the hottest rock on Earth, new findings from a Western-led research team are putting that uncertainty to rest.
Researchers identify biggest threats to Larsen C ice shelf
1dA new study by scientists from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has used computer modeling to rank the factors responsible for the Larsen C ice shelf melt according to their severity.
Two Long Years
1dThe World Health Organization formally declared the coronavirus a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. More than two years later, the pandemic has no clear end date in sight. There have been false starts toward a sense of normalcy: the drop in cases in the summer of 2020, the race to get "shots in arms" in 2021, the few weeks of " hot vax summer ," and the end of mask mandates in many states in Mar
Study finds genome loops don't last long in cells: Theories of how loops control gene expression may need to be revised
1dIn human chromosomes, DNA is coated by proteins to form an exceedingly long beaded string. This "string" is folded into numerous loops, which are believed to help cells control gene expression and facilitate DNA repair, among other functions. A new study from MIT suggests that these loops are very dynamic and shorter-lived than previously thought.
Predicting the most stable boron nitride structure with quantum simulations
1dBoron nitride (BN) is a versatile material with applications in a variety of engineering and scientific fields. This is largely due to an interesting property of BN called "polymorphism," characterized by the ability to crystallize into more than one type of structure. This generally occurs as a response to changes in temperature, pressure, or both. Furthermore, the different structures, called "p
Tardigrades can hitch-hike on snails to travel longer distances
1dAlthough they are incredibly resilient, tardigrades are also too small to travel very far – unless they hitch a ride on a larger animal
Ukraine's Lifeline
1dIf I have a single sensory memory of combat, it's of wet socks. In Iraq and Afghanistan, when a firefight was over and I had a moment to take stock of the units I led—our casualties, our remaining ammunition—I would be so soaked in sweat that even my socks were wet. The sheer physicality of combat, and how much it takes out of you, is difficult to overstate. In one of my first firefights, three M
No, the Loch Ness Monster was not a whale's penis
1dA bizarre hypothesis linking the Loch Ness Monster to whale penises has been debunked by the researcher who helped start the wild rumor.
Why Can't We Just Call BA.2 Omicron?
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1dKorea Omicron XE Variant
When coronavirus variants emerged in full force in late 2020, the news suddenly turned into alphanumeric soup. Remember? The U.K. variant, B.1.351, GR/501Y.V3. After this initial period of chaos, the World Health Organization came up with a sanity-preserving system that renamed those variants, respectively, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. And down the Greek alphabet we went, until we got to Omicron. The
Chinese astronomers discover nine super lithium-rich unevolved stars
1dUsing the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST), astronomers from China have detected nine new unevolved stars. The newly found stars exhibit an unusually high abundance of lithium. The finding is reported in a paper published April 7 on arXiv.org.
Scientists map Caribbean coral reefs to tackle climate change
1dScientists map coral reefs in the Caribbean to identify those most likely to survive climate change.
Earliest evidence of Maya divination calendar discovered in ancient temple
2dArchaeologists in Guatemala have uncovered ancient mural fragments that are the oldest evidence of the Maya calendar on record.
The Firefighters of Ukraine
2dIt has now been seven weeks since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine , and cities and villages are still bearing the brunt of Russian missiles. When apartment buildings, stores, houses, and factories are hit, members of Ukraine's State Emergency Service, including firefighters and rescue teams, rush to the scene to help any victims, mitigate the damage, and prevent the fires from spreading
A deep-learning algorithm could detect earthquakes by filtering out city noise
2dCities are loud places. Traffic, trains, and machinery generate a lot of noise. While it's a mere inconvenience much of the time, it can become a deadly problem when it comes to detecting earthquakes. That's because it's difficult to discern an approaching earthquake amid all the usual vibrations in bustling cities. Researchers from Stanford have found a way to get a clearer signal. They've creat
100 million-year-old fairy shrimp reproduced without sex, rare fossils reveal
2dA newly discovered species of freshwater shrimp called Koonwarrella peterorum may have reproduced asexually via parthenogenesis.
AI gives algorithms the means to design biomolecules with a huge range of valuable functions
2dWhen Dr. Shiran Barber-Zucker joined the lab of Prof. Sarel Fleishman as a postdoctoral fellow, she chose to pursue an environmental dream: breaking down plastic waste into useful chemicals. Nature has clever ways of decomposing tough materials: Dead trees, for example, are recycled by white-rot fungi, whose enzymes degrade wood into nutrients that return to the soil. So why not coax the same enzy
Two Rival Cryonics Firms Keep Stealing Each Others' Frozen Human Brains
2dTwo of the co-founders of a Russian cryonics company called KrioRus are fighting over the ownership of dozens of frozen brains, The Daily Beast reports, a confounding disagreement that could end in disaster — that is, if the remains of the company's numerous clients aren't already a total write off. In September, KrioRus founder Valerija Udalova took hold of a number of the company's cryonic tank
There's still a way to reach global goal on climate change
2dIf nations do all that they've promised to fight climate change, the world can still meet one of two internationally agreed upon goals for limiting warming. But the planet is blowing past the other threshold that scientists say will protect Earth more, a new study finds.
Studying the effects of dust and drought on climate change
2dAtmospheric dust plays a key role in Earth's climate system. While it can have a positive impact, such as fertilizing the soil, dust can also have a negative impact on our planet's ecosystems, affecting everything from the weather to global warming.
Using quantum vibration properties between molecules to speed up reactions between compounds
2dA pair of researchers, one with the Southern University of Science and Technology, the other the Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, has developed a means for using quantum vibration properties between molecules to speed up reactions between compounds. In their paper published in the journal Nature Chemistry, Huilin Pan and Kopin Liu describe how they used vibrations in certain types of me
We've Never Seen a Carbon-Removal Plan Like This Before
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2dStripe Frontier Carbon
Updated at 3:45 p.m. on April 13, 2022. The world's biggest tech companies are getting serious about carbon removal, the still-nascent technology wherein humanity can pull heat-trapping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Yesterday, an alliance of prominent Silicon Valley companies—including Google, Meta, Shopify, and the payment company Stripe—announced that it is purchasing $925 million in ca
Scientists Unravel How the Tonga Volcano Caused Worldwide Tsunamis
2dIn August 1883, a mountainous island in Indonesia named Krakatau, or Krakatoa, self-destructed. Episodic volcanic eruptions crescendoed in an explosion that sent debris 80 kilometers high and smothered 800,000 square kilometers of Earth's surface in corrosive ash. As much of the island blasted apart and splashed into the sea, a tsunami rose up and slammed into the nearby islands of Java and… So
Rediscovered orchid was presumed extinct for almost a century
2dThe mignonette leek orchid, which was last documented in 1933, has been rediscovered in Australia during surveys conducted after the Black Summer wildfires in 2019-20
Largest comet ever seen has a heart 'blacker than coal,' and it's headed this way
2dAstronomers gazed into the icy, black heart of comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein, and found it is more massive than any comet nucleus ever seen.
Able Archer: The NATO exercise that almost went nuclear
2dAble Archer was a 1983 NATO military exercise that nearly triggered war with the Soviet Union
Young and depressed? Try Woebot! The rise of mental health chatbots in the US
2dSchools are encouraging students to use mental health chatbots to address a surge in depression and anxiety. Critics worry they're a Band-Aid solution unsupported by evidence Fifteen-year-old Jordyne Lewis was stressed out. The high school sophomore from Harrisburg, North Carolina, was overwhelmed with schoolwork, never mind the uncertainty of living in a pandemic that has dragged on for two long
Your morning coffee could hasten species' extinction
3dAs negotiations before the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-15) take place, international research has quantified the impact of human consumption on species extinction risk.
iPhone maker Pegatron halts Shanghai production due to Covid lockdown
3dOperations stopped in Chinese cities of Shanghai and Kunshan as global supply chains feel pinch of Beijing's zero-Covid measures Key iPhone maker Pegatron has halted operations at two subsidiaries in the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Kunshan, as global supply chains feel the pinch of Beijing's strict zero-Covid measures. The business hub of Shanghai has become the heart of China's biggest Covid-
Group that wants to contact aliens will transmit to TRAPPIST-1 system
3dMETI, an organisation aiming to make contact with other civilisations, will send out its second message from Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station in Cornwall, UK
'Can you hear me now?' Study reveals why voices are raised on video calls
3dScientists find that as video quality deteriorates, people speak louder and alter gestures to compensate From frozen screens to the oblivious person on mute, the trials and tribulations of video calls became familiar challenges as the pandemic forced workers to communicate from their kitchen tables, makeshift offices and boxroom desks. Now scientists have revealed why we often end up raising our
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died: What is myotonic dystrophy type II?
3dComedian Gilbert Gottfried died Tuesday (April 12) from ventricular tachycardia, due to myotonic dystrophy type II. Here's the science behind this heart condition.
Photos of the Week: Crab Crossing, Salty Sea, Enormous Egg
1dA tightrope performance in Switzerland, a wildfire in New Mexico, the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Palm Sunday procession in Spain, Ramadan prayers in Mecca, cherry blossoms in Philadelphia, a steampunk droid in England, a rodeo in Uruguay, and much more
Vitamin K2 repairs nerve cells via mitochondrial quality control loop
1dIn a recent study published in Nutrients, a research group led by Prof. Zheng Zhiming from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has found a novel function of vitamin K2: regulating mitochondrial membrane potential and alleviating oxidative stress, thus repairing mitochondrial dysfunction and inhibiting nerve cell damage caused by 6-hydroxydopami
How to Use Block Scheduling to Revamp Your Workflow
2dThis simple productivity system helps organize the chaos of work and life—and it uses tools you probably already have.
Lost Women of Science Podcast, Season 2, Episode 3: The Experimental Rabbit
1dENIAC, an early electronic computer, gets a makeover — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
These plastic batteries could help store renewable energy on the grid
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2dBattery Cloud Batteries
A new type of battery made from electrically conductive polymers—basically plastic—could help make energy storage on the grid cheaper and more durable, enabling a greater use of renewable power. The batteries, made by Boston-based startup PolyJoule , could offer a less expensive and longer-lasting alternative to lithium-ion batteries for storing electricity from intermittent sources like wind and
Troubled U.S. Neutrino Project Faces Uncertain Future–and Fresh Opportunities
2dA new two-phase approach to building the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment ignites controversy among particle physicists — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Researchers create miniature wide-angle camera with flat metalenses
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Researchers have designed a new compact camera that acquires wide-angle images of high-quality using an array of metalenses—flat nanopatterned surfaces used to manipulate light. By eliminating the bulky and heavy lenses typically required for this type of imaging, the new approach could enable wide-angle cameras to be incorporated into smartphones and portable imaging devices for vehicles such as
Paella that is out of this world: Spain's top chefs take space food to next level
23hMichelin-starred chefs see opportunities and creative challenge in catering for commercial space travel When a trio of paying customers and their astronaut chaperone were blasted off to the International Space Station, their voyage was touted as a milestone for the commercialisation of spaceflight. For the Michelin-starred Spanish chef José Andrés, however, the recently departed mission ushered i
Real-time ultrafast humidity sensing optical sensor
2dThe Hercules beetle native to South America has a fascinating trait of changing its shell colors depending on the external humidity conditions. This is because the inside of the beetle's shell consists of porous lattice structure with square holes. When light of particular wavelengths hits the shell, it reflects them and displays different colors; and these wavelengths change depending on the humi
Driverless cars can be tricked into seeing red traffic lights as green
1dAiming lasers at the cameras used in driverless cars caused them to incorrectly interpret red traffic lights as green 30 per cent of the time
Elon Musk Has Triggered a Battle for the Future of Twitter
1dTwitter's board has to accept Musk's $43 billion offer or make a counterattack.
A new understanding of how COVID infects humans
17hThe Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's National Deuteration Facility has provided deuterated cholesterol for international research to gain a better understanding of how the Spike protein of the COVID virus, SARS-Co-V-2, infects human cells through a membrane fusion mechanism.
Paleobiology: Rare beetle larva found in amber
1dLMU zoologists have found the first ever riffle beetle larva in Baltic amber.
Researchers find 12 semidetached mass-transfer massive binaries in galaxy M31
17hRecently, PhD student Li Fuxing, Prof. Qian Shengbang and their colleagues from Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered 12 semidetached mass-transfer massive binaries from a total of 437 eclipsing binaries in Andromeda galaxy (M31). The secondary (less massive) components filled their Roche lobes, while the more massive ones were detached from the lobes.
OpenAI's New AI Generated Anthropomorphic Bowling Balls and We Simply Must Stan
2dStrike! Move over, NSFW bowling animations — there's a new weird bowling meme in town, and this one was made by computers. Using OpenAI's DALL-E2 text-to-image generator, which was just released a week ago , company market manager Adam Goldberg forced the company's superlative neural network to create images of "vibrant smiling and laughing bowling balls rolling down a bowling alley." The results
The Parasitic Workplace
21hAccording to a lushly animated Chobani ad from last year, the future of work is agrarian and cutting-edge, folksy and modern— WWOOF meets Wakanda, perhaps. The commercial pictures a world in which farming retains a familial, salt-of-the-earth vibe despite the existence of robots so prehensile they can pick fruit. "A business is only as good as its people," a farmer narrates as workers gather arou
Some (Kinda) Good Climate News: 2 Degrees Is Doable
2dHumans could keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius, new research shows, but only if countries actually stick to their pledges.
New approach can predict pollution from cooking emissions
1dOrganic aerosols—such as those released in cooking—may stay in the atmosphere for several days, because of nanostructures formed by fatty acids as they are released into the air.
Antibiotic-resistant acne could be treated by phage therapy
1dThe bacterium that causes acne is becoming resistant to antibiotics, but a study in mice suggests that adding viruses to acne treatments can restore their effectiveness
The Experiment Podcast: Should We Return National Parks to Native Americans?
2dListen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts The national-park system has been touted as " America's best idea ." David Treuer , an Ojibwe historian and the author of The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America From 1890 to the Present , says we can make that idea even better—by giving national parks back to Native Americans. This episode of The Experiment origina
Image: Opening of Apollo 17 core sample, vacuum-sealed since 1972
17hA satisfying, audible "pop" marked a successful piercing of the sealed Apollo 17 sample container using the ESA designed and built piercing tool. The tool forms part of a gas sampling system with a gas extraction manifold, designed and built by Washington University St Louis, U.S..
Sudden eruption from 'dead' sunspot could bring auroras as far south as New York
1dAfter a dead sunspot hurled a ball of plasma toward Earth earlier this week, medium-sized auroras may stretch even farther south than usual.
Meningitis vaccine may be a new weapon against 'super-gonorrhoea'
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Two studies have found that young people who received a vaccine for meningitis have a lower rate of infection with gonorrhoea, which is caused by a related bacterium
Seafloor spreading has been slowing down
1dA new global analysis of the last 19 million years of seafloor spreading rates found they have been slowing down. Geologists want to know why the seafloor is getting sluggish.
Stress-testing sausages may give vegan products a meat-like mouthfeel
3dPlant-based alternatives to sausages can sometimes lack the textures of meat products, and testing the mechanical properties of the foods explains why
Space mice may offer clues to why astronauts get kidney stones
18hTest subjects from International Space Station may shed light on link between space travel and high incidence of painful condition When astronauts travel into space they can expect some extraordinary new experiences. But they may also face a more mundane and potentially mission-ending one: kidney stones. According to Nasa, kidney stones have been reported more than 30 times by astronauts upon ret
Time Got So Much Weirder. The World Needs a New Lexicon
1dOur days aren't ruled by the sundial or the pendulum clock anymore. They're measured in binges and darkmodes.
Oral History
2dI read somewhere that people don't mind a long wait for the elevator as long as there's a mirror in the lobby. I read that scientists don't know why some girls' ponytails bounce up and down and other girls' swing from side to side. I read in a blog comment "i feel that hot chicks just like going to public events to be hot" and on some level I kind of agree. I once read that rich people have to in
#ThanksZack, the Subway Shooting, and the Internet's New Hero
19hZack Tahhan helped the NYPD catch the Brooklyn shooting suspect. Then he became a champion on Twitter.
The Concrete Jungle Is Turning Green Again
2dEconomic growth is often tied to environmental decline, but some cities are proving that doesn't have to be the case.
Astronomers perplexed by plummeting temperatures in Neptune's atmosphere
2dA surprising new study has revealed that atmospheric temperatures in Neptune's southern hemisphere have decreased in the past 17 years, despite the region entering its summer.
James Webb Space Telescope Reaches Operational Temperature, Just Shy of Absolute Zero
13hIt seemed like there was a new bit of news on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) every few days earlier this year, but we haven't heard as much from the revolutionary observatory lately. That's because it's been chilling out — literally. The telescope can't start doing science until its instruments reach the correct operating temperature. NASA now reports that Webb's coldest instrument has rea
There's a Terrible Reason That Doing Your Taxes Costs So Much
1dTax Season It's everyone least favorite and most expensive time of year — tax season — but these days it stings a little more than usual, because we now know that tax prep could be free. The government just doesn't want to do it. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is on her annual crusade against tax prep companies like Intuit and H&R Block, which according to a new video by the politician spend
Today Your Phone Became a Police Radio
2dYou couldn't miss the sound—a piercing, atonal whine—even if your phone had been set to vibrate. Usually this repetitive blare manifests as an Amber Alert, but this morning it accompanied a push notification about an alleged criminal on the loose in New York City. Curiously, the message that flashed across scores of smartphone screens didn't use the phrase person of interest or suspect . Instead,
Monarch butterflies increasingly plagued by parasites
2dMonarch butterflies, among the most iconic insects in North America, are increasingly plagued by a debilitating parasite, a new analysis shows. The Journal of Animal Ecology published the findings by scientists at Emory University and other institutions.
Some Medical Ethicists Endorse NFTs–Here's Why
2dThe technology could help patients exert control over their medical data — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Record-Breaking Simulation Hints at How Climate Shaped Human Migration
1dModel suggests that a shift in weather patterns in southern Africa might have contributed to the rise of Homo sapiens — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Celebrity NASA Astronaut Sells NFTs to Raise Money for Ukraine
2dNFTs in Space Space, geopolitics , and the cryptosphere keep colliding. As Space.com reports , famed NASA astronaut Scott Kelly's first-ever non-fungible token (NFT) drop, which features artwork commemorating his record-setting 340 consecutive day run aboard the International Space Station, will be sold to raise money for Ukrainian relief charities. Kelly's NFT collection, titled " Dreams Out of
Why Your 'Digital Shabbat' Will Fail
19h'Secular shabbats' may be a trendy self-help tool, but they won't curb your screen use or provide a quick fix for your stress.
'Secret code' behind key type of memory revealed in new brain scans
1dScientists used brain scans to unlock the secrets of working memory.
Releasing sterile male fruit flies in fields cuts crop damage by 90%
13hSterile male flies released in fields mate with females that then lay far fewer eggs, drastically reducing the damage the larvae of spotted wing drosophila do to fruit crops
Cancer Tied to Reduced Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
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Observational evidence for the connection is solidifying, and some clues are emerging about the mechanisms that may explain it.
Bioengineers visualize timing and location of fat storage in fruit flies
17hFor the first time, researchers have visually monitored, in high resolution, the timing and location of fat storage within the intact cells of fruit flies. The new optical imaging tool from the lab of bioengineering professor Lingyan Shi at the University of California San Diego is already being used to untangle often discussed, yet mysterious, links between diet and things like obesity, diabetes
How mobile money supercharged Kenya's sports betting addiction
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Hitchhiking in the cab of a sand truck late one Saturday night in 2018, Bill Kirwa had almost forgotten about the bet. The wager he'd placed that afternoon had been a long shot: to win, he'd need to correctly pick which team was ahead, at both halftime and full time, in four soccer matches on three continents. On the road and broke, Kirwa had been so preoccupied with finding a ride home he didn't
British travellers warned to prepare for extensive Easter delays
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Staff shortages, seized ferries and engineering work expected to affect plans as holiday demand soars
Adaptive responses of marine diatoms to zinc scarcity and ecological implications
1dNature Communications, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29603-y Here the authors identify two zinc/cobalt responsive proteins (ZCRPs) in marine diatoms, determining their functional roles in trace metal transport and homeostasis, as well as their application as an indicator of oceanic Zn stress.
Carbon removal project in Iceland suffers setback due to harsh winter
3dClimeworks is aiming to remove 4000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air per year with its Orca plant, but Arctic conditions have put the project behind schedule
What Actually Happens If You Shoot a Ball at a Newton's Cradle?
20hIn a recent video, the Slo Mo Guys fired at the clicky-clacky desk toy with a superhigh-speed ball. It looks pretty cool—and the physics are even cooler.
Two sets of sex chromosomes determine more than just sex
1dWhy would having two sets of sex chromosomes instead of one benefit a particular species? In the case of one African cichlid fish, the answer may be as variable as the traits that their offspring display.
Ice shards in Antarctic clouds let more solar energy reach Earth's surface
2dClouds come in myriad shapes, sizes and types, which control their effects on climate. New research led by the University of Washington shows that splintering of frozen liquid droplets to form ice shards inside Southern Ocean clouds dramatically affects the clouds' ability to reflect sunlight back to space.
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Climate change will reshuffle marine ecosystems in unexpected ways, study finds
3dWarming of the oceans due to climate change will mean fewer productive fish species to catch in the future, according to a new Rutgers study that found as temperatures warm, predator-prey interactions will prevent species from keeping up with the conditions where they could thrive.
Genomic time machine: From sponge microbiome, insights into evolutionary past
2dSponges in coral reefs, less flashy than their coral neighbors but important to the overall health of reefs, are among the earliest animals on the planet. New research from UNH peers into coral reef ecosystems with a novel approach to understanding the complex evolution of sponges and the microbes that live in symbiosis with them. With this "genomic time machine," researchers can predict aspects o
A single mutation could make Zika virus a lot more dangerous
3dLab experiments have identified a mutation that would make the mosquito-borne Zika virus more infectious and virulent, a finding that will inform genomic surveillance
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Sharing a Covid Diagnosis
1dAt this point, many people wouldn't hesitate to say they've contracted the virus. This social norm has unsettling ramifications for medical privacy.
Science Finally Has a Good Idea about Why We Stutter
2dA glitch in speech initiation gives rise to the repetition that characterizes stuttering.
Principiel PLO-beslutning efterlader praktiserende læge med 30 lægevagter i kvartalet
2d1. juni får praktiserende læger i Region Nordjylland, som ejer flere kapaciteter, skruet arbejdsbyrden i lægevagten kraftigt i vejret, mens andre læger helt fritages. »Jeg overvejer kraftigt, om jeg fortsat skal være praktiserende læge i Nordjylland,« siger Kenny Birk Bøtcher, der ejer tre lægeklinikker i regionen.
Earth's magnetosphere replicated in miniature using lasers and magnets
3dThe first 3D model of Earth's magnetosphere could help us better understand how satellites cope with space weather
A dusty, compact object bridging galaxies and quasars at cosmic dawn
2dAn international effort led by astrophysicists at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, and the Technical University of Denmark has identified a distant object with properties that lie between those of a galaxy and those of a so-called quasar. The object can be seen as the ancestor of a supermassive black hole, and it was born relatively soon after the Big Bang. Simulations had indic
Astronomers inspect outburst of X-ray binary Swift J1858.6−0814
2dUsing the MeerKAT radio telescope and the Arcminute Microkelvin Imager–Large Array (AMI-LA), astronomers have conducted a radio monitoring campaign of the outburst of a recently discovered X-ray binary known as Swift J1858.6−0814. Results of these observations, presented April 4 on arXiv.org, shed more light into the nature of this source.
Spotty Cell Service at Home? Try This Signal-Boosting Gadget
2dSureCall's wall-mounted system is designed to improve the strength and quality of phone calls and pump up mobile data speeds.
Deforestation drives climate change that harms remaining forest
3dIn a paper published today in Nature Communications, a team led by scientists from the University of California, Irvine, using climate models and satellite data, reveal for the first time how protecting tropical forests can yield climate benefits that enhance carbon storage in nearby areas.
People tend to believe populations are more diverse than they are
1dIn 12 psychological experiments with a total of 942 participants, 82 per cent overestimated the presence of individuals from minority ethnic groups
A $620 million hack? Just another day in crypto
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The FBI said on Thursday that the Lazarus Group, a prolific hacking team run by the North Korean government, is responsible for the March 2022 hack of a cryptocurrency platform called Ronin Network. The hackers stole $620 million in the cryptocurrency Ethereum. That's an eye-catching number in almost any context. But in the Wild West environment of crypto, the Ronin hack is just one of eight mega
A climate-focused venture firm plans to invest $350 million into carbon removal startups
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The venture capital firm Lowercarbon Capital has raised a $350 million fund dedicated to carbon removal startups, in another sign of the surging interest in a space that barely existed a few years ago. The goal of the new fund, which MIT Technology Review is reporting exclusively, is to accelerate the development and scale-up of these companies, says Ryan Orbuch, a partner who recently joined the
Brain regions linked to empathy bigger in monkeys with more friends
2dA study of free-ranging rhesus macaques found that those with more social partners had bigger brain areas involved in social decision-making and empathy
Single-molecule experiments reveal force capability of artificial molecular motors
2dNational University of Singapore physicists have shown that a single man-made molecular motor can exhibit a force similar to naturally occurring ones that power human muscles. Their results are published in Nanoscale.
Gina McCarthy, Top Climate Adviser, Is Said to Be Planning Departure
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Ms. McCarthy was tapped by President Biden to lead an ambitious domestic climate agenda. Associates say she is frustrated by the slow pace of progress.
Searching for dark matter with a haloscope
1dA new paper in The European Physical Journal Plus introduces a novel method of searching for a type of dark matter known as axions; a modified version of this technique may have useful "real life" applications.
Tear-free brushing? All you need is math
2dAs anyone who has ever had to brush long hair knows, knots are a nightmare. But with enough experience, most learn the tricks of detangling with the least amount of pain—start at the bottom, work your way up to the scalp with short, gentle brushes, and apply detangler when necessary.
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Covid-19 news: UK is first in Europe to approve Valneva vaccine
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A regular round-up of the latest coronavirus news, plus insight, features and interviews from New Scientist about the covid-19 pandemic
Scientists simulated a supernova blast with a foam ball and a laser
3dSupernovae can create shock waves that may stimulate the formation of new stars, a process that researchers have now recreated using tiny balls of foam and laser beams
Gravitational waves could let us find tiny black holes devouring stars
13hA primordial black hole falling into a neutron star would sink to its centre and devour it in seconds, and we might be able to detect this process using gravitational waves
Number of cactus species at risk projected to increase sharply due to global warming
18hA team of researchers affiliated with multiple entities in the U.S. and the U.K. has found that the number of cactus species at risk of extinction is likely to increase this century as a result of climate change. In their paper published in the journal Nature Plants, the group compares the current ecosystems of 408 cactus species with expected changes to those ecosystems under climate change to pr
New Tools for Taking Control of Your Web Browsing
20hThis week, we learn about the new browser from DuckDuckGo and share some of our web privacy tips.
Naming Objects Is the Opposite of Thoughtless Consumption
1dFor years, Kyra Sims, a New York City–based musician, never went on tour without her buddy Otto. She describes Otto as loud, funny, and reliable. Once, when a train strike left them stranded in Eastern Germany, they were forced to hitchhike at night—but Otto helped Sims keep her cool. "She was in the backseat with me, and I had one hand on her the whole time in case I needed to roll out of the ca
Archaeological site along the Nile reveals the Nubian civilization that flourished in ancient Sudan
2dCircular mounds of rocks dot the desert landscape at the archaeological site of Tombos in northern Sudan. They reveal tumuli—the underground burial tombs used at least as far back as 2500 B.C. by ancient inhabitants who called this region Kush or Nubia. As a bioarchaeologist who excavates and analyzes human skeletal remains along with their related grave goods, I've been working at Tombos for more
Targets of common insult are middle-aged, male and seen as uninterested in changing behavior
1dEverybody knows at least one.
Family structure associated with delinquency for adolescents, Swedish study finds
2dAdolescents living in single-father, single-mother, father-stepmother and mother-stepfather families report more delinquency than those living with both their parents, according to a new study.
Revising the lifecycle of an important human parasite
17h"We have been interested in the romantic life of the parasite Cryptosporidium for some time," says Boris Striepen, a scientist in Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine.
New inexpensive and nontoxic method for creating benzene rings
1dChemical syntheses in liquids and gases take place in three-dimensional space. Random collisions between molecules have to result in something new in an extremely short time. But there is another way: on a gold surface under ultrahigh vacuum conditions, molecules lying still next to each other can be made to combine—even those that would never want to react with each other in a liquid. Researchers
Covid-19 news: Half a billion cases recorded since pandemic began
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A regular round-up of the latest coronavirus news, plus insight, features and interviews from New Scientist about the covid-19 pandemic
Research could enable assembly line synthesis of prevalent amine-containing drugs
15hA University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign research team has discovered a way to produce a special class of molecule that could open the door for new drugs to treat currently untreatable diseases.
Do mushrooms really use language to talk to each other? A fungi expert investigates
17hNearly all of Earth's organisms communicate with each other in one way or another, from the nods and dances and squeaks and bellows of animals, through to the invisible chemical signals emitted by plant leaves and roots. But what about fungi? Are mushrooms as inanimate as they seem—or is something more exciting going on beneath the surface?
One step closer to creating new hair follicles
1dIn a new study, Yale researchers take a unique approach to identify the molecular signals that induce a critical trigger for hair follicle formation and regeneration.
Women in a 19th-century Dutch farming village didn't breastfeed
2dAn analysis of bones from about 500 individuals who died between 1830 and 1867 in Middenbeemster suggests women in the dairy farming community did not breastfeed
Cutting down on one 'super fat' could help plants survive climate change
2dClimate change doesn't just mean warmer weather. Cold spells can hit unusual lows, too, and the fluctuations between warm and chilly are becoming more extreme.
Researching tantalum's strength from ambient to extreme conditions
2dResearchers from Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories have teamed up to better understand the strength of tantalum, an important platform-development material in the tri-lab community.
Study suggests Larsen A and B ice shelves collapsed due to atmospheric rivers
18hA team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across Europe has found evidence that suggests the collapse of the Larsen A and B ice shelves was due to the arrival of atmospheric rivers. In their paper published in the journal Communications Earth and Environment, the group describes how they tracked the movement of atmospheric rivers during the time period when the ice shelves collap
Carrying On in Difficult Times
1dNew ways to cope with the unpredictability of life — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
China Is Hatching a Plan to Find Earth 2.0
2dA satellite will scour the Milky Way for exoplanets orbiting stars just like the sun — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Why we shout during video calls if the image gets blurry
2dIf you find yourself shouting and gesticulating wildly if others can't hear you during a Zoom call, you're not alone. The more the video quality of an online meeting degrades, the louder we start talking, a new study by researchers at Radboud University and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics finds. People also tend to change up their gestures to compensate. Their findings were publishe
Lost golden toad heralds climate's massive extinction threat
3dThose lucky enough to have seen them will never forget.
The Rise of Brand-New Secondhand EVs
21hThe global chip shortage has triggered a surge in demand for prized, pricey used electric vehicles. It's only just beginning.
Phase transitions in the early universe and their signals
1dPhase transitions, such as the boiling of water or the melting of a metal, are commonplace but fascinating phenomena that spur surprises decades after decades. They often occur as the temperature of a substance is changed, through the nucleation of bubbles of the new phase, which then expands. In the end, the new phase has taken over the whole container.
Researchers load CAR T cells with oncolytic virus to treat solid cancer tumors
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Researchers have devised an immunotherapy technique that combines chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, with a cancer-killing virus to more effectively target and treat solid cancer tumors.
Biofuels Are Getting a Second Look—and Some Tough Questions
2dBioethanol has been touted as a green way to cut reliance on Russian oil. But new modeling suggests it isn't the climate solution we'd hoped for.
WhatsApp Doubles Down With End-to-End Encrypted 'Communities'
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More than just group DMs, WhatsApp's new feature is a major expansion of its comprehensive encrypted messaging.
Earliest evidence of a Maya sacred calendar found in Guatemala
1dResearchers David Stuart from the University of Texas at Austin, Heather Hurst and Boris Beltrán from Skidmore College and independent scholar William Saturno report the earliest evidence of a Maya sacred calendar in Guatemala. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes their work, which involved sifting through painted mural fragments at the Las Pinturas pyramid
Shriek! Slap! Pow! The Small Bat Wins.
2dIn this video of a bat fight, is the tiny one a bully, or is it just meting out justice up the food chain?
A drug that treats alcoholism may be the next anti-anxiety medication
1dDisulfiram is a drug used to treat chronic alcoholism. However, studies suggest that it also inhibits chemokine receptor signaling pathways that are associated with the regulation of anxiety in rodents. Now, researchers show that disulfiram can effectively reduce anxiety without causing any of the adverse effects that are linked to other anxiolytic drugs. Thus, disulfiram could potentially become
Tardigrades may hitchhike on snails … and then suffocate in their slime
1dCan tardigrades travel by snail? New experiments suggest that it's possible — and hazardous.
Earliest evidence for Maya calendar may have been found in Guatemala
2dThe earliest evidence of calendar use by the Maya may have been found in the remains of an ancient temple in Guatemala
Tiny structures in rock may be fossils of earliest known life on Earth
2dCentimetre-long branching structures found in a rock dated to at least 3.75 billion years ago may be the earliest evidence for life on Earth, although not everyone agrees
The Rise of Sad-Voice Sci-Fi
2dYou've probably heard it: From Her to After Yang to Dual, indie movies are relying on flat, emotionless dialog to set a dystopian tone.
Nationwide maps of bird species can help protect biodiversity
17hNew, highly detailed and rigorous maps of bird biodiversity could help protect rare or threatened species.
Does marshmallow root tea have medicinal benefits?
1dMany medicinal benefits are attributed to marshmallow root. What does the evidence actually say? The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
State officials: Bird flu found at 2nd Indiana duck farm
3dAvian influenza has been detected in a second northern Indiana duck farm, state officials said Tuesday.
Researchers discover yeast self-destruct pathway
17hThe cells of some yeast species undergo what appears to be a self-destruct process following certain kinds of stress, according to a new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
AI strips out city noise to improve earthquake monitoring systems
2dThe sounds of cities can make it hard to discern the underground signals that indicate an earthquake is happening, but deep learning algorithms could filter out this noise
Wirelessly Whip Your Cream With This Battery-Powered Hand Mixer
20hCuisinart gives the venerable plug-in kitchen gadget a cordless update.
New CDC Data Confirms Continued Rise in Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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A new batch of CDC data on chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis from 2020 has dropped and it doesn't look good. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Discovery of new sensory organ for perceiving vibrational signals in leafhoppers, spittlebugs and planthoppers
1dScientist from the Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Discovery (CIBD) of the Natural History Museum in Berlin, from the ZUSE-Institute Berlin and from the RWTH Aachen University have discovered a new sensory organ for perceiving vibrational signals in leafhoppers, spittlebugs and planthoppers. The discovery of this new organ offers numerous new research opportunities, as some species of leafhopp
Silver nitrate can re-sensitize the last-line antimicrobial colistin in combination therapy against superbugs
1dDrug-resistant superbugs pose a huge threat to human health. Currently, colistin is regarded as the last-line antimicrobial against extensively drug resistant (XDR) bacterial infections caused by pathogens, such as Salmonella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Shigella and Acinetobacter baumannii. Unfortunately, the efficacy of colistin has been seriously compromised
Can you take probiotics to lose weight?
1dThey can support your gut health, but can you take probiotics to lose weight? An expert weighs in
The shape of things to come: Tropical birds are changing because of us
15hHainan has a unique tropical environment with abundant biodiversity and is home to over 400 species of birds. The island in southern China has experienced fast economic development changes over the past 20 years, and although efforts have been taken to protect Hainan's biodiversity, the full impact of the changes is not clear.
New insights into the structures and mechanisms of key proteins involved in microbial photosynthesis
18hIn a study published in Nature Communications, scientists from Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Liverpool, Riken Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, and University of Tokyo, provide new insight into the atomic structures and synthesizing mechanisms of key photosynthetic proteins involved in microbial photosynthesis.
Declining nitrogen availability found in our nitrogen-rich world
1dFollowing years of attention to surplus nitrogen in the environment, our evolving understanding has led to new concerns about nitrogen insufficiency in areas of the world that do not receive significant inputs of nitrogen from human activities. A multi-institutional team of researchers now describes the causes of declining nitrogen availability and how it affects ecosystem function.
The nuclear receptor ERR cooperates with the cardiogenic factor GATA4 to orchestrate cardiomyocyte maturation
2dNature Communications, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29733-3 Mature cardiac muscle requires high mitochondrial ATP production and specialized contractile proteins. Here the authors demonstrate that cardiomyocyte-specific contractile maturation involves cooperation between the nuclear receptor ERRγ and cardiogenic transcription factor GATA4, but ERRγ controls metabolic ge
Development of metastable-phase advanced material synthesis technology
18hSimilar to the widespread interest in graphite and diamond, there is growing interest in metastable phases, which have different physical properties than those of stable phases. However, processes to fabricate metastable-phase materials are highly limited. New findings have been published in the latest issue of Nature about the development of a new metastable-phase synthesis method, which can dras
Spatial maps of melanoma
1dMelanoma is a somewhat unusual cancer — one that blooms before our very eyes, often on sun-exposed skin, and can quickly become deadly as it turns our own skin against us and spreads to other organs. Fortunately, when caught early, melanoma can often be cured by simple surgery, and there are now better treatments for advanced cases, including immunotherapies that prime a patient's immune system t
Stalagmites reveal Australia's pre-colonial bushfire history
1dLike Plato's Cave, where fires reveal the portrait of an otherwise hidden reality, researchers have for the first time used a stalagmite's chemical signal to reveal the nature of Australia's historic wildfires, identifying differences before and after European settlement.
Attribution of 2020 hurricane season extreme rainfall to human-induced climate change
3dNature Communications, Published online: 12 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29379-1 During the 2020 hurricane season climate change increased the extreme rainfall rates and amounts by 5–10%.
Decoding a direct dialog between the gut microbiota and the brain
17hGut microbiota by-products circulate in the bloodstream, regulating host physiological processes including immunity, metabolism and brain functions. Scientists have discovered that hypothalamic neurons in an animal model directly detect variations in bacterial activity and adapt appetite and body temperature accordingly. These findings demonstrate that a direct dialog occurs between the gut microb
Identification of enzyme involved in stress management in bacteria
1dResearchers from the University of East Anglia have identified a new class of enzyme involved in stress management in bacteria.
Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G Gets the Job Done on a Budget
21hThis $450 Android phone isn't the best for the money, but it comes darn close.
In praise of the dollar bill
23h"We are cashless," proclaims a sign on the gleaming glass door of the cafe I frequent. The sign predates the glossy list of covid-19 measures taped beside it, but together they present a united declaration of touchless efficiency—the promise of experiencing public space, social interaction, and consumer exchange with utmost convenience and cleanliness. Yet for all the friction that the cashless c
Colombia becomes first case study on how to balance biodiversity goals with limited economic resources
1dIn 2019, a landmark report gave the world its first report card on biodiversity loss. There was one crystal clear conclusion: human actions threaten more species with global extinction than ever before.
Blood type may offer insights into risk of blood clot in people with cancer
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A new study suggests that people with cancer and non-O blood types, such as types A, B, and AB, face an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), or blood clots in the veins, three months after their initial diagnosis. Scientists have long strived to understand the risk factors for VTE, the leading cause of preventable hospital deaths in the United States. Existing assessments use
Common swifts enter hibernation-like torpor on cold nights
3dWhen the common swift is nesting, it sometimes enters an energy-saving "torpor" state that is a bit like hibernation
Drones with high-tech sensors track disease in Italy's olive trees
13hA new high-tech strategy will help monitor crops for infection with Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium that has devastated the olive industry in southern Italy
Did 'Soylent Green' get 2022 right?
1dSpoiler alert: In the final scene of the 1973 movie "Soylent Green" actor Charlton Heston, who plays detective Frank Thorn, is being led off on a stretcher following a gun battle when he desperately reveals the secret he wants the world to know: The nutritious wafer Soylent Green is composed of pulverized remains of human corpses.
Stanford Engineers Have Gotten Solar Panels to Generate Electricity at Night
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(Photo: Caspar Rae/Unsplash) Solar panels are an excellent alternative to more traditional energy sources, but they come with a caveat: they can only be used during the day. That is, until now. Sid Assawaworrarit, an electrical engineer and PhD candidate at Stanford University, is leading the effort to make ordinary solar panels functional at night. Assaworrarit has been successful so far. He and
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Still Rocks, But Power Comes at a Cost
2dThe G14 debuted as an affordable, powerful gaming laptop contender. The new version still has plenty to love, apart from a declining value proposition.
Diabetes: Symptoms, causes and treatment
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Diabetes is a metabolic disease marked by high blood glucose, also known as blood sugar.
Book Review: An Urgent Plea for Mental Health Care Reform
22hIn "Healing," former director of the National Institute of Mental Health Thomas Insel argues for a more nuanced approach to fighting serious mental illness. After interviewing patients, their families, and clinicians, Insel finds that we already have the tools for recovery — we only lack the will to use them.
Most older adults want to 'age in place' but many haven't taken steps to help them do so
2dThe vast majority of people over 50 say it's important that they keep living in their current homes for as long as possible. But a new poll shows many of them haven't planned or prepared for 'aging in place,' and a sizable percentage might have a hard time paying for in-home help.
If Fungi Could Talk: Study Suggests Fungi Could Communicate in Structure Comparable to Humans
2dElectrical signals have similar structure to English and Swedish languages.
Use of metal-organic frameworks to degrade plastics
2dWhat if the life cycle of the plastic bottle was circular? Where a used plastic bottle was returned to its original components, ready to be made into a new plastic bottle instead of possibly ending up in a landfill.
Exercise during pregnancy reduces the risk of Type-2 Diabetes in offspring
1dExercising during pregnancy bestows a wealth of benefits upon a child. New research suggests that exercise may also help reduce the offspring's chances of getting type 2 diabetes. Researchers uncovered how SOD3, a key protein released by the placenta after exercise, improves the metabolic health of offspring and negates the impacts of maternal obesity and poor diets.
Discovery of wheat's clustered chemical defenses creates new avenues for research
2dA research collaboration has helped to explain the chemical defenses that protect wheat plants against disease—opening potential new avenues of study in this globally cultivated crop.
Validating models for next-generation fusion facilities
2dThe flagship fusion facility of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) could serve as the model for an economically attractive next-generation fusion pilot plant, according to recent simulations and analysis. The pilot plant could become the next U.S. step for harvesting on Earth the fusion power that drives the sun and stars as a safe and clean source of
Could releasing 'handbrake' immune cells help supercharge immunity?
1dResearchers have found a way to supercharge immune cells that could enable them to clear disease and infections faster
Extreme enhancement of carbon hydrogasification via mechanochemistry
1dA research team, affiliated with UNIST has come up with an innovative hydrocarbon manufacturing route, using a commercially available ball-milling device. The new method has commercial potential, as it uses natural wood-derived charcoal to produce methane (CH4), the main hydrocarbon component of natural gas.
Transgender and gender diverse people may benefit from a proper voice training app
1dTransgender and gender diverse people want the same thing most people take for granted when visiting a store, restaurant or movie: to be respected, feel safe in their surroundings and to be properly acknowledged when addressed.
The Atlantic Daily: The Decisive Moment for the War in Ukraine
2dEvery weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. As Russia reshuffles its strategy in Ukraine, the West is presented with a key opportunity to influence the outcome of the war, our writer argues. Vladimir Putin is not backing down. The Russian p
Tiny but precise: Team creates compact device to help spaceships land safely on planets
2dA NASA-funded team led by SMU researchers think that their small, lightweight device developed to measure spaceship velocity will improve the odds of successful landings on Mars and other planets.
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Scientists identify novel approach to preventing seizures
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Scientists have announced a significant advance in our understanding of epilepsy, as they have identified a potential method of preventing damaging seizure activity. Brain cells are nourished by an intricate network of capillaries that forms the so-called blood-brain barrier (BBB). Fundamentally, it is disruption to the integrity of these capillaries and the BBB that a group of scientists believe
Does China need to rethink its zero-Covid policy? – podcast
2dTo slow down a surge in Covid cases, last week Chinese authorities put Shanghai into lockdown. But with a population of 26 million there have been difficulties providing residents with basic necessities, and videos have appeared on social media showing protests and scrambles over food supplies. Now, authorities have begun easing the lockdown in some areas, despite reporting a record of more than
MIT's FutureMakers programs help kids get their minds around — and hands on — AI
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Elon Musk says Tesla Humanoid Robot will go into production in 2023
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Få kommuner sorterer tekstilaffald og erfaringerne er dårlige
2hBlandt de 10 affaldsfraktioner er tekstilsortering den sværeste.
3D-printet kraniebrud er taget i brug i dansk retssale
2hPLUS. Retsmedicinsk Institut i København har to gange bidraget med et 3D-printet kranium med brud som bevismateriale i retssager.
Boris Johnson Travels With Fortuna
2hI f one week could somehow sum up Boris Johnson's chaotic premiership, this was it. Last Saturday, Johnson was feted after becoming the first G7 leader to travel to Kyiv since the Russian invasion . He was hailed by Volodymyr Zelensky, cheered by Ukrainians in the streets, and even grudgingly praised by his enemies at home and his critics abroad. Yet within 72 hours, he was once again facing call
Millions of Years Ago, These North American Forests Disappeared for Good
3hDrier winters (not summers) may be behind their transition to grasslands, highlighting the crucial role of winter precipitation in sustaining tree-cover.
The Benefits of Hybrid Immunity, and Venturing Back to the Office: COVID Quickly, Episode 28
9hToday we bring you a new episode in our podcast series COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American 's senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between. You can listen to all past episodes here .
Coronapod: infected immune cells hint at cause of severe COVID
10hNature, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01086-3 Immune cells infected with COVID trigger massive inflammatory response, according to new studies
Airbus takes off towards a future of zero emission aircraft thanks to hydrogen
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Kamikaze Drones in Russia's War Against Ukraine Point to Future "Killer Robots"
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Accidental Discovery: Lithium Sulfur Battery – Chemical Phase of Sulfur observed to slow battery degradation at room temperature
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NASA researchers have created a new metal alloy that has over 1000 times better durability than other alloys at extreme temperatures and can be 3D printed
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A new treatment offers hope for Parkinson's patients to walk again
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After COVID infection, is five days of isolation enough?
13hIs five days of isolation for people infected with COVID-19 long enough to make sure the infected person and the larger community stays safe? The short answer appears to be yes—with a few caveats. When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in January it was shifting its recommended isolation period for people infected with COVID-19 from 10 days down to five days, followed by five da
Just 36% of acute stroke patients survive more than 10 years
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13hStroke One Australia
Almost two thirds of acute stroke patients fail to survive more than a decade and have a high risk of recurrence, according to a new study. For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 300,000 patients admitted to the hospital following a sudden stroke between 2008 and 2017 in Australia and New Zealand. The team also investigated how many years were lost to stroke by comparing a patien
A comparison between Austin-Moore and Corail prosthesis regarding intraoperative periprosthetic femur fractures in hip hemiarthroplasty
13hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10384-9
From cell fat to cell fate
14hA cell's production of fat molecules can be a key factor in determining what that cell will become.
Methionine restriction may improve aggressive brain cancer prognosis in children
14hDeadly brain cancers called diffuse midline gliomas are uniquely dependent on methionine, an amino acid abundant in legumes and poultry.
Human fetuses evolved to slow shoulder growth for easier delivery
14hThe growth of human shoulders slows down just before birth and speeds up thereafter; this alleviates the problem of shoulder dystocia. Computed tomography was used to obtain cross-sectional representations of the clavicle in humans, chimpanzees, and Japanese macaques; the researchers then looked at different shoulder-width to birth-risk correlations between humans and the two other primates.
In a First, Wind Generation Tops Coal and Nuclear Power for a Day
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14hWind Power March 29 US
The milestone showed both how far renewable energy has come and the lengths the country must go to reach President Joe Biden's climate goals — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Unlocking complex workings of the biological clock
14hScientists want to increase their understanding of circadian rhythms, those internal 24-hour biological clock cycles of sleeping and waking that occur in organisms, ranging from humans to plants to fungi to bacteria. A research team has examined the complex workings of cyanobacteria and can now better comprehend what drives its circadian clock.
Deeper Insights into Material Properties with the In situ Lab for ZEISS Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopes
14hZEISS introduces an integrated solution for multi-modal in situ experiments | Automated in situ workflows for highly reproducible, precise, and reliable operator-independent data collection | High-throughput data acquisition with high-resolution creating statistically representative results | High-quality data for reliable post-processing, such as strain mapping using digital imaging correlation (
A new toolkit to engineer safe and efficient therapeutic cells
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15hCells
Researchers undertook a systematic analysis of the molecular building blocks used to engineer therapeutic cells. Their work resulted in a comprehensive rule book for the design of therapeutic cells with improved specificity and safety, and for the eventual customization of cell-based therapies.
Methane from waste should not be wasted: Exploring landfill ecosystems
15hEach year, humans across the globe produce billions of tons of solid waste. Roughly 70% of this refuse ends up deposited in landfills, where it slowly decays. Yet, what may seem an inert accumulation of useless debris, is in reality, a complex ecosystem, teeming with microbial activity. Vast communities of microorganisms feed on the waste, converting it into byproducts—primarily carbon dioxide (CO
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in three Georgia bald eagles
15hHighly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in three bald eagles in Georgia Thursday. This is the first time the virus has been confirmed in the species in the state.
Study reveals male sex hormones are new targets for cancer immunotherapy
15hA study examined the differences in intratumoral immune responses between male and female cancers of non-reproductive origin.
Smoking reduces wealth's tendency to increase life expectancy
15hA new study finds that the percentage of Americans surviving from age 65 to 85 was 19 percentage points higher for someone with at least $300,000 in wealth than for those with no assets. But there was a 37 percentage point difference between those who never smoked and current smokers.
New, corrected research shows California migration may be returning to normal
15hThe number of people leaving California for other states appears to have slowed during the last quarter of 2021, while the number of people moving into the state appears to be rebounding, according to new estimates released today by the nonpartisan California Policy Lab (CPL) using credit-bureau data through the end of 2021. These trends are especially pronounced in the Bay Area counties that orig
NASA releases equity action plan to make space more accessible to all
15hIn support of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to advance racial equity in the federal government, NASA has released its first-ever Equity Action Plan. The plan establishes key focus areas that will allow the agency to track progress toward improved diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility both internally and externally to NASA.
Injectable stem cell assembly for cartilage regeneration
15hA study led by Prof. Qiuyu Zhang (Northwestern Polytechnical University), Prof. Ki-Bum Lee (Rutgers University), and Prof. Liang Kong (School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University) has established an injectable hybrid inorganic (IHI) nanoscaffold-templated stem cell assembly and applied it to the regeneration of critically-sized cartilage defects.
Rain, floods and green infrastructure: Are cities mitigating the hazards equitably?
15hAs cities grow, the area of impervious surfaces they cover grows. In cities across the US, roads, rooftops, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways increased by an average of 326,000 hectares per year between 2012 and 2017.
Global natural gas demand set to decline slightly in 2022 as Russia's war disrupts markets and economies: Report
15hThe world's demand for natural gas is set to decline slightly in 2022 as a result of higher prices and market disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to the International Energy Agency's latest quarterly update.
New research: Public hearings expose corruption
15hNew research by the Centre for Public Integrity finds public hearings are a crucial element of corruption investigations, and will be key to the success of a National Integrity Commission.
Wireless camera tool could make intubation safer and easier
15hA new handheld, 3D-printed device with a miniature wireless camera could make intubation easier and safer. Clinicians can use a switch on the comfortable handle to adjust light from an LED near the camera, which feeds high-resolution video to one or multiple monitors. A team of Rice University bioengineering students designed the laryngoscope, which simplifies intubation for patients undergoing s
Socioeconomic factors affect response to depression treatment
15hA new research study shows how socioeconomic factors affect outcomes for patients being treated for depression even when receiving equal access to care.
Author Correction: The impact of temperature on the transmissibility and virulence of COVID-19 in Tokyo, Japan
15hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10651-9
Time Might Not Exist, Physicists Say; Causation Is the Basic Feature of Our Universe
15hDoes time exist? The answer to this question may seem obvious: of course it does! Just look at a calendar or a clock. But developments in physics suggest the non-existence of time is an open possibility, and one that we should take seriously. How can that be, and what would it mean? It'll take a little while to explain, but don't worry: even if time doesn't exist, our lives will go on as usual. A
Aging clocks aim to predict how long you'll live
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A Startup Is Engineering Trees to Grow Faster and Capture More Carbon
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Best Headphones for Sleeping in 2022
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17hNight Sleep Chinese
Wearing a pair of the best headphones for sleeping is one of the easiest ways to get your beauty rest. Like drinking lots of water or moderate exercise, good sleep does wonders for your health. Of course, that's easier said than done. Anxiety can keep us from falling asleep or worse, make us wake up in a cold sweat at 3 a.m. Luckily, using the power of sound can make for some of the best sleep yo
Author Correction: Symbiotic bacteria of the gall-inducing mite Fragariocoptes setiger (Eriophyoidea) and phylogenomic resolution of the eriophyoid position among Acari
17hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10467-7
Author Correction: Zooplankton network conditioned by turbidity gradient in small anthropogenic reservoirs
17hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10387-6
Author Correction: Local transplantation of adipose-derived stem cells has a significant therapeutic effect in a mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis
17hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10386-7
Just Stop Oil: Protests will be even more disruptive if they kick off panic buying
17hProtesters from the climate activist groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion have blocked at least 11 fuel depots across England and disrupted supplies (though it's always tough to quantify exactly how much disruption there has been).
Video: Space telescope 'a little like a time machine'
17hAssistant professor Michael Maseda was one of many who contributed to development of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Video: Ariane 6 cryo-arms test mimics liftoff
17hEurope's Spaceport in French Guiana is preparing for the arrival of Ariane 6, ESA's new heavy-lift rocket. The latest round of testing aims to validate the system of fuel lines and mechanical supporting arms that will keep Ariane 6 topped up with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen in the critical moments before liftoff. This work is part of the final preparations of the new Ariane 6 launch complex
Lost South American wildflower named 'extinctus' rediscovered (but still endangered)
17hThis South American wildflower was presumed extinct — to the point that its official scientific name is Gasteranthus extinctus. But now, scientists are reporting the first confirmed sightings in 40 years. This not only means that this one little flower made it, but that an important concept in conservation biology called Centinelan extinction needs to be re-examined.
Why birds migrate vast distances, and how you can help during their breeding season
17hNow that spring is in the air, the U.K. is starting to see its summer visitors arriving. Ospreys are already back in their nests, chiffchaffs are singing their song to re-establish their territories, and puffins have arrived at their breeding sites around the British Isles.
Study finds an unexpected upside to imposter syndrome
17hEven many successful people harbor what is commonly called impostor syndrome, a sense of being secretly unworthy and not as capable as others think. First posited by psychologists in 1978, it is often assumed to be a debilitating problem.
Plan to become a 'cryptoassets hub' may just be the UK government hedging its bets
17hIn a busy start to April 2022 for the British chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced his intention to make the U.K. a "global hub for cryptoassets technology." Put simply, this means he wants the country to be an attractive place for cryptocurrency companies to operate.
Embracing culture change on the path to digital transformation
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17hMichael David Goeckeler
Like many banks, National Australia Bank (NAB) decided to outsource a large part of its operations in the 1990s. "We pushed all our operations and a large part of our development capability out to third parties with the intent of lowering costs and making our operations far more process driven," says Steve Day, the chief technology officer of enterprise technology at National Australia Bank. Unfo
Some cities, states say Big Oil should pay for climate damage
17hIn the waning days of 2021, a grass fire broke out in Boulder County, Colorado. Fueled by extreme drought and high winds, the fire swept through the communities of Superior and Louisville. Within hours, it had destroyed more than a thousand structures—making the Marshall fire the most destructive in the state's history.
Indoor-active photocatalyst for antiviral coating against various variant types of SARS-CoV-2
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17hAntiviral Coating 2
A photocatalyst made using a combination of titanium dioxide and copper oxide nanoclusters inactivates various variant types of novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Scientists have developed this antiviral photocatalyst, in a recent breakthrough, which has been proven to be effective under both darkness and indoor light.
Serotonergic system in vivo with [11C]DASB PET scans in GTP-cyclohydrolase deficient dopa-responsive dystonia patients
17hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10067-5 Serotonergic system in vivo with [ 11 C]DASB PET scans in GTP-cyclohydrolase deficient dopa-responsive dystonia patients
Scientists find reworking of juvenile crust in the late Mesozoic in North Qinling, Central China
17hMesozoic granitoids, ranging from the Triassic to the Cretaceous, are widely distributed in Qinling orogen. They provide excellent clues for understanding the crustal evolution and geodynamic evolution of the orogenic belt.
The Atlantic Daily: Elon Musk, Bullionaire
18hEvery weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. The billionaire provocateur Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter. But why? Then: Fights about the dirty dishes aren't always about the dishes. Elon Musk wants to make his position as the nation's Twitte
Chlorinated water doesn't disrupt kids' gut bacteria
18hUsing chlorine to treat drinking water in Dhaka, Bangladesh didn't disrupt the normal population of bacteria in the digestive tract of children, research finds. The addition of the chlorine also reduced diarrhea and antibiotic use, according to the study in Nature Microbiology . More than 2,000 children die every day around the world simply because they lack clean drinking water, according to the
Novel role of progestin signaling in fish spermatogenesis
18hCytochrome P450, family 17, subfamily A, polypeptide 1 (cyp17a1) is a critical enzyme involved in gonadal steroidogenesis, including androgen and estrogen production. Among sex steroids, androgen signaling disruption is known to cause testicular malformation and defective spermatogenesis in zebrafish. Interestingly, enhanced spermatogenesis has been observed in cyp17a1-deficient zebrafish and comm
2 strains of tuberculosis attack lungs in totally different ways
18hTwo strains of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis have only minor genetic differences but attack the lungs in completely different ways, researchers report. The findings could help break the cycle of rapid transmission of TB, the second-leading infectious killer in the world after COVID-19 , according to the World Health Organization. The disease mechanisms uncovered in the study could also p
Combinatorial high-throughput strategy proposed to screen hydrogen evolution reaction catalysts
18hA research group led by Prof. Wang Junqiang at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a combinatorial high-throughput strategy to screen superior catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The research work has been published in ACS Catalysis.
Direct synthesis of isoparaffin-rich gasoline from syngas
18hA research team led by Prof. Pan Xiulian and Prof. Bao Xinhe from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences realized the direct synthesis of isoparaffin-rich gasoline from syngas using ZnAlOx-SAPO-11 oxide-zeolite (OXZEO) catalysts.
When social irresponsibility goes viral
18hBranding is everything in marketing and the public perception of a company and its products and services. If consumers engage with a brand, if they love a brand, they are likely to be repeat customers and moreover will often be evangelical in their representation of a brand to other people whether in the online or offline world.
There are racial disparities in how much sleep people get
18hWhen it comes to how many hours people sleep each day, a new study finds increasingly persistent racial and ethnic disparities. Using data collected by the National Health Interview Survey from 2004 to 2018, researchers found that the proportion of people who reported sleeping fewer than 7 hours per day increased significantly over the 15-year period, and it was significantly higher among Black p
Romance Scams and the Romanovs: What Online Deception Can Tell Us About Russia's Last Imperial Family
19hFor decades, imposters pretending to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia successfully conned their host families. Research into the reasons people fall for online scammers can help explain how.
Blindfolded adults use mental transformation strategies for spatial scaling of tactile maps
19hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10401-x
5G technology is about much more than just connecting people
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19h5G US 2024 GlobalData
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." 5G-powered digitization promises to accelerate connectivity-led transformation in an increasingly hyperconnected world, ushering in a new range of possibilities for both individuals and enterprises. The transformative approach of 5G is pushing for an open standards, disaggregated, and cloud and edge-based approach for build
How Sharks Survive Natural Disasters
19hDiving deep and predicting storms have kept sharks alive through natural disasters and mass extinction events.
How Scientists Identified the Remains of the Romanovs
19hDNA analysis was the key to unraveling the mystery of what happened to Russia's fallen royal family.
Elon Musk Wasn't the Only Reason to Be at TED
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19hElon Musk Ted Twitter
Plus: The conference 15 years ago, the limits of Web3, and yet another tragedy.
Kunstig intelligens giver indsigt i forholdet mellem tale og mimik: DTU træner AI til at skelne talere på deres ansigtsbevægelser
19hPLUS. Et ph.d.-projekt har analyseret sammenhængen mellem menneskers ansigtsbevægelser og tale for at gøre AI-modeller i stand til at afgøre, hvem der siger hvad.
Why some places on Earth actually lack nitrogen
20hExcess nitrogen is an issue in some places, but lack of the element is also an issue elsewhere, research shows. Since the mid-20th century, research and discussion has focused on the negative effects of excess nitrogen on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. However, new evidence indicates that the world is now experiencing a dual trajectory in nitrogen availability, with many areas experiencing a
Author Correction: Rapid identification of wood species using XRF and neural network machine learning
20hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10650-w
Rear 4-min Schirmer test, a modified indicator of Schirmer test in diagnosing dry eye
20hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-09791-9
Narkosgas kan bidra till sämre njurfunktion efter operation
21hNarkosmedel som andas in påverkar njurarnas funktion under sövningen. Det kan därför vara en bidragande faktor till komplikationer hos patienter efter en operation, visar en studie. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Valneva/Covid: the going gets ever harder for vaccine laggards
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21hCovid Omicron Mynvax
French biotech group is hoping that jab-hesitant will decide to take its offering
Study on partial discharge characteristics of C6F12O mixed gas
21hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-05427-0 Study on partial discharge characteristics of C 6 F 12 O mixed gas
Machine learning models for prediction of adverse events after percutaneous coronary intervention
21hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10346-1
More than half of Americans would delete themselves from the internet if they could
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Goodnight, Moon
22hNature, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01017-2 A change of scene.
Rationale and performances of a data-driven method for computing the duration of pharmacological prescriptions using secondary data sources
23hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10144-9
Imaging of the medial rectus muscle predicts the development of optic neuropathy in thyroid eye disease
23hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10043-z
The impact of maternal influences on childhood obesity
23hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10216-w
Loss of microbiota-derived protective metabolites after neutropenic fever
23hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10282-0
Multiple ionization of iodine for 2.5–5.0 MeV I22+ ions impacting on Fe target
23hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10337-2 Multiple ionization of iodine for 2.5–5.0 MeV I 22+ ions impacting on Fe target
Megakaryocytes form linear podosomes devoid of digestive properties to remodel medullar matrix
23hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10215-x
Cross subkey side channel analysis based on small samples
23hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10279-9
The role of epiphytes in seagrass productivity under ocean acidification
23hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10154-7
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 review
1dThe Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 is a sleek and ergonomic electric toothbrush, but for the price, its app could contain more smart features
Israel to top up shrinking Sea of Galilee with desalinated water
1dIsrael, a leader in making seawater drinkable, plans to pump excess output from its desalination plants into the Sea of Galilee, depleted by overuse and threatened by climate change.
How Shanghai's scientists are coping amid harsh COVID lockdown
1dNature, Published online: 15 April 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01052-z From laps of the apartment to fears for students who desperately need data, four researchers speak about their lockdown experience.
Scientists Develop a Technology That Reverses Hearing Loss
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Ny svejsemetode med laser til verdens længste flydebro
1dPLUS. 'Ved lasersvejsning behøver man ikke bruge et tilsatsmateriale,' siger det norske vejvæsen projektleder.
Schneider Shorts 15.04.2022 – Jessus Has Risen!
1dSchneider Shorts 15.04.2022 – a resurrected career of a French biologist, a Spanish martyr saint takes revenge on two more apostate sinners, a limitless indulgence for sins past, present and future for a cancer cheater in Texas, Elsevier's half-hearted exorcism of a Greek antivaxxer, papers to get rid of, and a self-righteous Italian diva in Zürich waving another sockpuppet.
Offshore friction stir welding robot passes design milestone
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Researchers find declining nitrogen availability in a nitrogen rich world
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NextSense Wants to Get in Your Ears and Watch Your Brain – Born from Alphabet's "moonshot" division, NextSense aims to sell earbuds that can collect heaps of neural data—and uncover the mysteries of gray matter.
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FDA approves CartiHeal's Implant for the Treatment of Cartilage and Osteochondral Defects
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Battle over carbon capture as tool to fight climate change
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Autonomous cars could prove to be the future model for delivery options, Studies reveal
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Tracing regional origin of anything biological: Strontium isoscape mapping
1dTracing the regional origin of everything from milk to invasive bugs is now possible thanks to a new project. A strontium isotope map means biological material can be pinpointed to distinct geographical regions in Aotearoa.
Energy-burning brown fat less active in boys with obesity
1dResearchers performed MRI scans to measure BAT activity in 26 boys between the ages of eight and 10. They studied the BAT tissue in the neck before and after one hour of exposure to a cold suit set at a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. The patient sample included 13 boys with a normal BMI and the same number again with obesity, in the first study of its kind in children.
Hybrid quantum bit based on topological insulators
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1dWorld Quantum Day Google
With their superior properties, topological qubits could help achieve a breakthrough in the development of a quantum computer designed for universal applications. So far, no one has yet succeeded in unambiguously demonstrating a quantum bit, or qubit for short, of this kind in a lab. Scientists have now succeeded in integrating a topological insulator into a conventional superconducting qubit.
Drug reduced frequency of breathing pauses in sleep apnea
1dA new study has paved the way for the first drug treatment for sleep apnea. Compared to before receiving the treatment, breathing pauses decreased with on average more than 20 per hour for patients given the drug.
Exercise may protect brain volume by keeping insulin and BMI levels low
1dStudies have shown that exercise helps protect brain cells. A new study looking at the mechanisms involved in this relationship suggests that the role exercise plays in maintaining insulin and body mass index levels may help protect brain volume and thus help stave off dementia.
Urgent action is required to protect world's coral reefs from disappearing within three decades, warn experts
1dAn international team of environmental scientists has published a series of significant recommendations to protect, conserve and study the world's coral reefs—the "canaries in the coal mine" of climate change.
Predictors of impaired SARS-CoV-2 immunity in healthcare workers after vaccination with BNT162b2
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10307-8
Divide and conquer: Mars rovers could be superseded by swarms of two-wheeled robots
1dSkoltech scientists have proposed a concept for a modular Mars exploration rover. Leveraging the power of cooperative robotics, the new system first described in an Acta Astronautica paper consists of four two-wheeled robots that can operate independently or combine in various constellations. According to the study, that approach will enable longer exploration missions that gather more information
Urban street networks that encourage encounters among strangers could build familiarity
1dDo better spatial networks make for better neighbors? There is evidence that they do, according to Paige Bollen, a sixth-year political science graduate student at MIT. The networks Bollen works with are not virtual but physical, part of the built environment in which we are all embedded. Her research on urban spaces suggests that the routes bringing people together or keeping them apart factor si
Why Autism Therapies Have an Evidence Problem
1dSome experts argue that better trials are needed before putting interventions into practice.
Elon Musk Doesn't Seem to Have Much of a Plan for Twitter
1dTesla CEO Elon Musk took to the stage at this year's TED conference in Vancouver, Canada, to address the gigantic elephant in the room: his bid to buy the entirety of Twitter . It's been a chaotic couple of days, with Musk announcing he would join Twitter's board after becoming the company's largest shareholder — but then pulling out a single day later after suggesting sweeping changes he'd make
Wet Weather Brings Japanese Encephalitis to Australia
1dSouthern Australia has recorded its first-ever cases of the disease in an outbreak that has so far killed three people.
Radiation dose-rate is a neglected critical parameter in dose–response of insects
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10027-z
Open sharing of biotechnology research: Transparency versus security
1dAs biotechnology advances, the risk of accidental or deliberate misuse of biological research like viral engineering is increasing. At the same time, 'open science' practices like the public sharing of research data and protocols are becoming widespread. An article examines how open science practices and the risks of misuse interface and proposes solutions to the problems identified.
Nobel Laureate Sidney Altman Dies At 82
1dThe biophysicist shared the 1989 Prize in Chemistry for discovering RNA's catalytic properties.
Encore: How do you give a whale a pregnancy test? One way — check its poop
1dThe orange excrement of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales — so called because they were once seen as the right ones to hunt — can give researchers a window into their health.
Traversing Narrow Channels Helps Metastatic Cancer Cells Survive
1dIn vitro and mouse experiments show how cancer cells forced through tiny pores—mimicking the physical experience of metastasis—resisted programmed cell death and avoided detection by the immune cells that would normally kill them.
2 bird flu cases confirmed in US zoos as virus spreads
1dTwo cases of bird flu have been confirmed in U.S. zoos, but officials said they won't order widespread euthanasia of zoo birds the way they have on farms.
'Rare' springtime blizzard wallops parts of Canada
1dA springtime blizzard walloped Canada's western Prairies region and parts of Ontario province this week, closing roads, airports and schools, and leaving a dump of snow to shovel.
Light amplification accelerates chemical reactions in aerosols
1dAerosols in the atmosphere react to incident sunlight. This light is amplified in the interior of the aerosol droplets and particles, accelerating reactions. Researchers have now been able to demonstrate and quantify this effect and recommend factoring it into future climate models.
Huge Amazon swamp carbon stores are under threat, study says
1dThe largest peatlands in the Amazon rainforest, which hold a vast, concentrated amount of carbon, are under increasing threat from changing land use, research suggests.
Looking back on climate extremes in 2021
1dIn China, the year 2021 was marked by a series of highly unusual weather events, including record cold conditions in January, freak dust storms in spring and severe flooding in Zhengzhou in July.
Compartmentalized dendritic plasticity during associative learning
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , April 2022.
Inhibition of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in mice by selective inhibition of mTORC1
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , April 2022.
KIR+CD8+ T cells suppress pathogenic T cells and are active in autoimmune diseases and COVID-19
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , April 2022.
Bacterial sensing via neuronal Nod2 regulates appetite and body temperature
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , April 2022.
Evidence, causes, and consequences of declining nitrogen availability in terrestrial ecosystems
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , April 2022.
Comment on "Impact of neurodegenerative diseases on human adult hippocampal neurogenesis"
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , April 2022.
Response to Comment on "Impact of neurodegenerative diseases on human adult hippocampal neurogenesis"
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , April 2022.
Epithelial monitoring through ligand-receptor segregation ensures malignant cell elimination
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 297-301, April 2022.
Complex morphologies of biogenic crystals emerge from anisotropic growth of symmetry-related facets
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 312-316, April 2022.
Volumetric additive manufacturing of silica glass with microscale computed axial lithography
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 308-312, April 2022.
Amplification of light within aerosol particles accelerates in-particle photochemistry
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 293-296, April 2022.
Ambient-pressure synthesis of ethylene glycol catalyzed by C60-buffered Cu/SiO2
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 288-292, April 2022.
Dynamic compartmental computations in tuft dendrites of layer 5 neurons during motor behavior
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 267-275, April 2022.
Allylic C–H amination cross-coupling furnishes tertiary amines by electrophilic metal catalysis
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 276-283, April 2022.
Hydrogel-based strong and fast actuators by electroosmotic turgor pressure
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Citizen science for studying earthquakes
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Regulatory CD8+ T cells suppress disease
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 243-244, April 2022.
Complex regulation of fatty liver disease
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The fascinating world of biogenic crystals
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 240-241, April 2022.
Save Sri Lankan wildlife from foreign smugglers
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Global project gears up to study vaccine safety
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Earth's oldest land ecosystem spotted in drilled cores
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Thermal batteries could back up green power
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How a site peddles author slots in reputable publishers' journals
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Bills to ease cannabis research advance in U.S. Congress
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Tiny labmade motors are poised to do useful work
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Getting genetic ancestry right for science and society
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 250-252, April 2022.
Citizen seismology helps decipher the 2021 Haiti earthquake
1dScience, Volume 376, Issue 6590 , Page 283-287, April 2022.
New research sheds fresh light on the 'presenteeism'
1dEmployees who are unwell only engage in 'presenteeism' — continuing to work when experiencing ill-health — when they have not met their daily work goals, according to new research.
Structures considered key to gene expression are surprisingly fleeting
1dScientists find that loops in the genome may be much rarer and shorter-lived than previously thought, lasting only tens of minutes, which suggests current theories of how loops influence gene expression may need to be revised.
Key signaling pathway in immune cells could be new Alzheimer's target
1dInhibiting an important signaling pathway in brain-resident immune cells may calm brain inflammation and thereby slow the disease process in Alzheimer's and some other neurodegenerative diseases, suggests a new study. The findings point to the possibility of new therapeutic strategies against neurodegenerative diseases, which are relatively common in older adults and so far have no effective, dise
Chlorinated water supplies don't disturb healthy gut microbiomes in young children
1dScientists find chlorinated water supplies in Bangladesh have little effect on the abundance and diversity of bacteria in children's guts. This set of bacteria, or gut microbiome, plays an important role in maintaining health as children grow older.
How to balance biodiversity goals with limited economic resources
1dIn 2019, a landmark report gave the world its first report card on biodiversity loss. There was one crystal clear conclusion: human actions threaten more species with global extinction than ever before. Now, a research team has reviewed combining conservation with practical economic tools using a case study of Colombia, South America, a high priority but underfunded country for biodiversity conser
Nova outbursts are apparently a source for cosmic rays
1dThe MAGIC telescopes have observed the nova RS Ophiuchi shining brightly in gamma rays at extremely high energy. The Gamma rays emanate from protons that are accelerated to very high energies in the shock front following the explosion. This suggests that novae are also a source of the ubiquitous cosmic radiation in the universe which consists mainly of protons rich in energy, which race through sp
Huge Amazon swamp carbon stores under threat
1dThe largest peatlands in the Amazon rainforest, which hold a vast, concentrated amount of carbon, are under increasing threat from changing land use, research suggests.
Key characteristics of immune cells in ovarian cancer
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1dCAR Immune Cells Cancer
Researchers want to improve their understanding of the immune environment in ovarian cancer in hopes of making immunotherapy an option for these patients. Researchers now report on key characteristics of immune cells in ovarian cancer and identify cell types important for mediating an immune response.
Giant stars undergo dramatic weight loss program
1dAstronomers have found a slimmer type of red giant star for the first time. These stars have undergone dramatic weight loss, possibly due to a greedy companion. The discovery is an important step forward to understanding the life of stars in the Milky Way — our closest stellar neighbors.
Best Routers for Comcast 2022
1dRouters for Comcast are compatible with the Xfinity protocols and offer the coverage and speeds you need to run and enhance the performance of your devices. There's no one router that's perfect for everyone. Your internet package, number of devices connected to the router, and home build and layout all affect performance and, ultimately, the router that will work best for you. There are many thir
Geneticist Arthur Riggs Dies at 82
1dHis research paved the way for the development of synthetic insulin to treat diabetes.
Bio-Rad Introduces Anti-Cemiplimab Antibodies
1dBio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today introduced a range of antibodies that are specific to cemiplimab (Libtayo) and inhibit the binding of the drug to its target, human programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1).
International approval shapes public perceptions of drone warfare
1dArmed drone strikes earn more public support and legitimacy when they have international approval from organizations such as the United Nations, according to a survey conducted by a team of Cornell researchers.
Cloud-based digital platforms will power the future of work in manufacturing
1dThank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." As manufacturers increase investments in digital technologies to meet the demands of the changing environment, there is a realization that technology must be coupled with an empowered workforce to ensure the successful execution of an organization's s
Syngenta's cloud-first strategy for digital farming, Agile and DevOps, and employee wellbeing
1dThank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Watch Christian Bayer, global head of ERP, data and analytics platforms, Syngenta, in conversation with Dinesh Rao, EVP and global head of enterprise package application services, Infosys, in a series that discusses a cloud-first strategy for digital farming, Agile and DevOps, and employee wellbeing. Click here to continue.
Deaths from alcohol jumped by a huge amount in 2020
1dAlcohol-related deaths rose in 2020, shooting up 25% over alcohol-related deaths in 2019. "There are multiple reasons why people were drinking more and why we're now seeing additional morbidity and mortality related to alcohol," says Margie Skeer , an associate professor of public health and community medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. In a recent study , researchers from the Nation
Researchers Create Microbial Treatment to Protect the Gut from Antibiotics
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1dBacteria Gut Antibiotics
(Photo: Pawel Czerwinski/Unsplash) If you've ever undergone a surgical procedure (or even experienced something as "mild" as strep throat), you've probably been prescribed antibiotics. These handy little medications are vital to protecting the body from complete bacterial overrun, but like most things, they come with a slew of possible side effects: nausea, diarrhea, and fungal infections to name
Factors including extreme winds, topography and vegetation influenced the severity of burns from Oregon's devastating 2020 megafires
1dIn a new study examining burn patterns from the 2020 Labor Day fires, researchers studied the influence of weather, topography, vegetation and other factors on burn severity in areas where the fires killed more than 75% of the trees. Their research confirms that extreme winds over the Labor Day holiday were the primary driver of the destructive force of the fires yet demonstrates how forest vegeta
Exposure assessment for Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Health outcomes
1dMathematicians have developed statistical methods that lay the framework for the crucial first step of determining whether there are any linkages between exposures and health outcomes from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which is considered the largest marine oil spill in the history of the U.S.
A perennial grass could mitigate climate change in the Midwest
1dAmid predictions of climate change driving up temperatures and causing more extreme heat in the Midwest, a new study led in part by University of Maryland researchers has found that growing one particular perennial grass could cut Midwest warming by 1 degree Celsius.
New research into threat posed to climate change policies by the rise of the populist right
1dClimate policies could be the next target for right-wing populist parties as the cost of energy soars, researchers into the links between climate policy and political parties warn.
Spain hosts mass drone flight tests to prepare for a future where unmanned aircraft rule the skies
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MIT engineers built a robot for emergency stroke surgeries
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Future now: 3D printing moves from prototyping to production
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How important is data privacy in mergers and acquisitions?
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1dAI Data Privacy 2022
Thank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Data privacy and security must be built into the data, technology, and governance mechanisms underpinning a mergers and acquisitions deal, rather than being an afterthought. This can promote increased customer confidence, improved regulatory approval rates, and a healthy balance sheet. Click here to continue.
Phase 3 clinical trial results lead to approval of oral drug for red blood cell disorder
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1d3 Mitapivat Deficiency
Results from a phase 3 clinical indicate that the oral drug mitapivat is safe and effective for treating adults with pyruvate kinase deficiency, a genetic condition that causes red blood cell destruction. The trial's results led to the drug's approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in February.
Vitamin E can boost immunotherapy responses by reinvigorating dendritic cells
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1dMelanoma Immune Cells
Using retrospective clinical data and in-depth lab studies, researchers have discovered that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy responses by stimulating dendritic cells in the tumor.
Unlocking the molecular mechanism of PTSD treatment
1d. Scientists discover that modulating NMDA receptor activity is the key to successful treatment.
Officials Warn of 'Complacency' ahead of Hurricane Season
1dMany communities are unprepared for storms that have been getting worse in part because of climate change — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Open sharing of biotechnology research—transparency versus security
1dAs biotechnology advances, the risk of accidental or deliberate misuse of biological research like viral engineering is increasing. At the same time, "open science" practices like the public sharing of research data and protocols are becoming widespread. An article publishing April 14th in the open access journal PLOS Biology by James Smith and Jonas Sandbrink at the University of Oxford, UK, exam
Circulating tumor cells shed light on lung cancer's return
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1dImmune Cells
Researchers have identified a process to study the actions and vulnerabilities of circulating tumor cells responsible for cancer recurrence in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a devastating disease and the leading cause of American cancer deaths . Even patients suitable for tumor removal have a 50% mortality rate. The researchers took tumor fragments
Triple sunrise, triple sunset: Science paper retracted when it turns out a planet is a star
1dWhen Kevin Wagner at the University of Arizona and colleagues published a paper in Science about their discovery of a new planet in 2016, it captured the attention of a lot of science writers. Finding the object – HD 131399 – meant that "astronomers have discovered a planet with an even more exotic sight on … Continue reading
Food Sensitivity Tests Are on the Rise – But How Legit Are They?
1dWhile you can find plenty of these at-home tests online, experts say they aren't reliable and may even do more harm than good.
UiPath is democratizing automation to make it more pervasive
1dThank you for joining us on "The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity." Watch Daniel Dines, co-founder and CEO, UiPath Automation, speak with Ravi Kumar S, president, Infosys, on the future of automation and its role in enhancing human achievement. Click here to continue.
Laser trailblazer: US Navy conducts test of new laser weapon system
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1dLockheed Navy Shoots Down
The ground-based laser system homed in on the red drone flying by, shooting a high-energy beam invisible to the naked eye. Suddenly, a fiery orange glow flared on the drone, smoke poured from its engine and a parachute opened as the craft tumbled downward, disabled by the laser beam.
Racial and ethnic disparities in telemedicine usage persist during pandemic
1dA new study finds racial and ethnic disparities in the use of telemedicine and access to care persist during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A novel computing approach to recognizing chaos
1dA new paper proposes using the single nonlinear node delay-based reservoir computer to identify chaotic dynamics.
Pandemic adversely impacts already stressed national forests, research finds
1dResearchers found a dramatic increase during the pandemic of visitors to the parks and protected areas of New England that resulted in significant social, situational and ecological impacts on people's behavior, decision making and experience quality.
Your mental health may impact your chances of breakthrough COVID
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1dCOVID-19 Breakthrough
A new study has shown that people who are vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, and have a history of certain psychiatric conditions, have a heightened risk of COVID-19 — a finding that may be related to impaired immune response as well as risky behaviors associated with some disorders.
Research reveals human-driven changes to distinctive foraging patterns in North Pacific Ocean
1dThe first large-scale study of its kind has uncovered more than 4,000 years' worth of distinctive foraging behavior in a species once driven to the brink of extinction.
Management researchers prescribe possible remedy in opioid misuse
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1dOpioid Treatment CDC
A team of researchers developed a framework that may help clinicians objectively identify and estimate harms and benefits of opioid use for pain management.
About 1 in 4 adults has an often-missed liver disorder linked to higher heart disease risk
1dIt is estimated that about one in four adults worldwide has an abnormal build-up of fat in the liver, called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD can lead to permanent liver damage, and heart disease is the leading cause of death in people with fatty liver disease. Because NAFLD is often missed in routine medical screening, the new scientific statement raises awareness and understandin
Evidence of Farming on Exoplanets Should be Visible to the James Webb Telescope
1dIndustrial-scale agriculture has changed the make up of our atmosphere. So "exofarms" ought to be visible on Earth-like planets orbiting other stars.
For climate change mitigation, bipartisan politics can work
1dIn an increasingly polarized nation, cooperation across party lines is key to sustained climate mitigation in the United States, according to a new CIRES study. To sustain climate progress over decades, bipartisan cooperation on solutions like renewable energy or emissions reduction will be necessary, the authors say.
Daily briefing: Cave-dwelling fish have regional accents
1dNature, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01084-5 Groups of blind Mexican fish that communicate using clicks appear to be developing cave-specific accents. Plus, the impact of COP26 pledges, and how machine learning is helping mathematicians.
New research highlights the role of green spaces in conflict
1dGreen spaces can promote well-being, but they may not always be benign. Sometimes, they can be a tool for control.
This California city is trying a little birth control to keep geese in check
1dThey strut through grassy knolls, preen their feathers and bathe in Central Park's water fountain, all while leaving behind piles of poop—some 176 pounds' worth a day, to be exact.
Many factors influenced the severity of burns from Oregon's devastating 2020 megafires
1dIn early September 2020, severe winds, high heat, and prolonged drought conditions led to the explosive growth of wildfires along the western slopes of the Cascades Mountains in the Pacific Northwest. The fires engulfed enormous tracts of forestland, destroyed communities, took dozen of lives, and cost hundreds of millions to fight.
Research finds pandemic adversely impacts already stressed national forests
1dMany human experiences were uniquely altered during the COVID-19 pandemic including a significant rise in the number of people seeking outdoor recreation options during quarantine. In a series of studies looking at this trend, researchers at the University of New Hampshire found a dramatic increase during the pandemic of visitors to the parks and protected areas of New England that resulted in sig
Researcher develops novel exposure assessment statistical methods for Deepwater Horizon oil spill study
1dNearly 12 years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, scientists are still examining the potential health effects on workers and volunteers who experienced oil-related exposures.
A new solution for wastewater remediation
1dSynthetic dyes are used across a wide variety of industries and constitute a serious concern when it comes to water pollution. These dyes are not only toxic, but they also persist in the environment for a long time without degradation. Most approaches to removing synthetic dyes from water are based on adsorption—a phenomenon where a chemical molecule becomes bonded to the surface of a substrate ca
Achieving higher performance with potassium ion battery
1dSupercapacitors are emerging as alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, offering higher power densities and longer lifetimes (number of cycles where capacity is maintained). A supercapacitor is like a cross between a battery (with high energy storage) and a regular capacitor (with high power discharge).
Erosion by the Upper Ebro is decelerating and could eventually stop
1dHow are fluvial valleys formed? Why do rivers cut valleys? Which mechanisms control the rate of fluvial incision? These are universal questions in Geomorphology about river erosion, and researchers from the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) have addressed them through a comprehensive study centering on the upper course of the Ebro River where it runs through the z
The link between transit use and early COVID cases
1dA new study looks at the association between America's mass transportation usage and case counts in opening months of the pandemic.
Deer symbol hints at early adoption of Maya calendar
1dNature, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01058-7 Fragments from Guatemalan pyramid ruins suggest the system was already in use more than 2,200 years ago.
Biden's Plan to 'End Cancer' Borrows From an Old, Flawed Playbook
1dThe President's new research enterprise, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, is eerily reminiscent of the war on cancer that Richard Nixon declared in his 1971 State of the Union address. And like Nixon's war, two historians argue, Biden's mission to conquer cancer seems destined to fail.
Climate Change is Making Mountain Gorillas Thirstier
1dConsistently hotter temperatures could affect the feeding of great apes.
Author Correction: The white matter is a pro-differentiative niche for glioblastoma
1dNature Communications, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29916-y
COVID-19: Vaccination greatly reduces infectious viral load, study finds
1dBy comparing the infectious viral load caused by ancestral SARS-CoV-2 as well as by the Delta and Omicron variants, scientists highlight the benefits of vaccination.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Review: AMD Retakes the Gaming Throne
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1dAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Today, AMD is launching its Ryzen 7 5800X3D eight-core CPU at $449. The new chip is both a straightforward improvement over the 5800X and a bigger deal than it might seem. The "3D" in the model name refers to the additional 64MB of vertically-mounted L3 cache (V-Cache) that AMD has attached on top of the CPU die. The new chip features 96MB of L3 cache in total and a slightly lower clock speed com
Time to re-think the divide between academic and support staff
1dNature, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01081-8 Research professionals should not be split into two categories, say Marta Teperek, Maria Cruz and Danny Kingsley.
Why I'm choosing dark matter over dark energy – for now at least
1dDark matter is my focus these days, but the intractable problems of dark energy and cosmic acceleration are still on my mind, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
There are things we will never know about dinosaurs – here's why
1dDespite two centuries of incredible discoveries, an inability to locate fossils means that many secrets about these species will never be found, says David Hone
Best Samsung Soundbars of 2022
1dSamsung's TVs and smartphones get the lion's share of attention when it comes to the company's portfolio of consumer technology, so it's easy to forget about the best Samsung soundbars. This large, diverse series has the same premium look, feel, and features as the company's other gear, and make a perfect complement to any TV used as part of a home theater system. Soundbars have become an essenti
Pollution from cooking emissions hangs in the air
1dOrganic aerosols — such as those released in cooking — may stay in the atmosphere for several days, because of nanostructures formed by fatty acids as they are released into the air.
How mechanical stimuli trigger cellular signalling
1dBreathing, seeing, hearing — the family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is involved in a variety of physiological processes and is also the cause of diverse diseases. Some members of the GPCR family respond to mechanical stimuli. Researchers have now achieved a milestone on the way to understanding the mechanism by which this receptor class is activated. They were able to describe the stru
HIV: The antibodies of 'post-treatment controllers'
1dA very small percentage of people with HIV-1, known as 'post-treatment controllers' (PTCs), are able to control their infection after interrupting all antiretroviral therapy. Understanding the fundamental mechanisms that govern their immune response is essential in order to develop HIV-1 vaccines, novel therapeutic strategies to achieve remission, or both. A recent study investigated the humoral i
Colon cancer: How mutation of the APC gene disrupts lymphocyte migration
1dIn patients with familial adenomatous polyposis, a genetic disease predisposing to colon cancer, mutations of the APC gene induce the formation of intestinal polyps, but also reduce immune system activity. In a new study, researchers describe the mechanisms that modify the structure of T lymphocytes and hinder their migration towards the tumors to be destroyed. This discovery provides new perspect
Study tracks COVID-19 antibodies over time
1dA new study of COVID-19 antibodies shows that Pfizer vaccine antibodies fall faster than Moderna — and for Pfizer recipients, age matters.
Food insecurity doubled likelihood of foregoing or delaying medical care during first year of COVID-19 pandemic in U.S.
1dIndividuals with food insecurity were also two to three times more likely to have delayed or foregone specific types of care, including skipping a recommended treatment, test or follow-up visit, and not filling a prescription, according to a new study.
Experimental evidence for snails dispersing tardigrades based on Milnesium inceptum and Cepaea nemoralis species
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-08265-2
Coronavirus infections start to fall in England
1dLatest wave of cases unleashed by Omicron offshoot shows signs of abating
Research connects the porous structure of silicon and its ability to 'trap' incident light
1dThe world sits on the brink of a major ecological disaster and the need for renewable energy sources has never been more urgent. Perhaps the most significant source of untapped renewable energy is, unsurprisingly, the Sun. It is little wonder that much of the focus of renewable energy research focuses on solar power.
Motivating public engagement for at risk groups: The case of refugees
1dCOVID-19 can be more perilous for some people than others. The higher risk is caused not only by more possibilities to contract the virus, but also by negative public opinion toward those blamed unfairly for spreading sickness. This is the case for refugees, which spurred "Refugees to the Rescue? Motivating Pro-Refugee Public Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic," an article written among other
Scaling of hunter-gatherer camp size and human sociality
1dFrom hunter-gatherer encampments to modern cities, permanent human settlements tend to densify as the population grows, while mobile human settlements do the opposite.
Energy transition: New-generation solar cells raise efficiency
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1dSolar Cells Efficiency
A research team has developed a highly efficient tandem solar cell composed of perovskite and organic absorbers which can be produced at a lower cost than conventional solar cells made of silicon. The further development of this technology is expected to make solar energy even more sustainable.
Chemical synthesis: Golden wedding for molecules
1dChemical syntheses in liquids and gases take place in three-dimensional space. Random collisions between molecules have to result in something new in an extremely short time. But there is another way: on a gold surface under ultrahigh vacuum conditions, molecules lying still next to each other can be made to combine – even those that would never 'want' to react with each other in a liquid. Researc
Study helps explain how xanthan gum, a common food additive, is processed in the gut
1dA new study examines the ability of the human gut microbiome to digest xanthan gum, a relatively recently introduced food ingredient found in many processed foods.
Lies that 'might' eventually come true seem less unethical
1dPeople may be willing to condone statements they know to be false and even spread misinformation on social media if they believe those statements could become true in the future, according to new research.
Black children in Pennsylvania have unequal access to quality preschool
1dBlack children in Pennsylvania are far less likely than their white peers to have access to quality preschool providers, according to Penn State College of Education researchers.
'Forever chemicals' linked to higher diabetes risk for women
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1dPFAS Diabetes Women
High concentrations of PFAS, a group of so-called "forever chemicals," are associated with increased risk to diabetes in women in midlife, according to new research The risk is similar to the risks cigarette smoking and being overweight pose, the study shows. PFAS are ubiquitous in our environment—in our rivers, in our clothes, and seeping through the cooking utensils in our kitchens. The finding
Cone Snail Venom is a Wellspring of Untapped Potential for Chronic Pain Treatment
1dDanish researchers have isolated a compound that may provide an alternative to opiates.
Role of manganese in soil carbon and climate change
1dWhile most people think first of atmospheric carbon emissions from fossil fuels when considering climate change, the planet's soil actually stores more carbon and could become a major source of carbon release or a mitigation tactic in the years ahead. Just how soils store carbon, when and how much they release to the atmosphere, and how to get them to absorb more is the subject of intense research
Mexican immigrants have to work longer due to inadequate Social Security benefits, study finds
1dMexican immigrants are a critical part of the American workforce, but they are also financially vulnerable.
How mechanical stimuli trigger cellular signaling
1dBreathing, seeing, hearing—the family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is involved in a variety of physiological processes and is also the cause of diverse diseases. As has now been discovered by a team of scientists led by Professor Ines Liebscher from Leipzig University, some members of the GPCR family respond to mechanical stimuli. In collaboration with Chinese research groups, they have
Ranking nanodevice functionality methods
1dAs the demand for nanodevices grows so too does the need to improve the functionality of such devices, which is vulnerable to changes in the charge distribution, energy levels or conformation. Hence the desire to assess the three current charge control methods: gating by electro-chemicals, doping by pendant groups and doping by annealed motifs.
Smallest earthquakes ever detected in micron-scale metals
1dOn the micrometer scale deformation properties of metals change profoundly: The smooth and continuous behavior of bulk materials often becomes jerky due to random strain bursts of various sizes. The reason for this phenomenon is the complex intermittent redistribution of lattice dislocations (which are line-like crystal defects responsible for the irreversible deformation of crystalline materials)
How did public transportation affect COVID's spread?
1dCities with high-usage public transportation systems displayed higher per capita COVID incidence at the beginning of the pandemic, a new study shows. The findings held true when researchers accounted for other factors, such as education, poverty levels, and household crowding. The association continued to be statistically significant even when the model was run without data from transit-friendly
"Fearless" climbers: how the amygdala mediates fear
1dRock climbing, both in a specialized gym and outdoors on natural rock formations, is a very popular hobby here in Southern California. Some people find it exhilarating and enjoyable, while others are simply terrified. Like with any athletic venture, climbers assess risk before embarking on new routes, and may quell their fears with the knowledge […]
Homeschooling surge continues despite schools reopening
1dThe coronavirus pandemic ushered in what may be the most rapid rise in homeschooling the U.S. has ever seen. Two years later, even after schools reopened and vaccines became widely available, many parents have chosen to continue directing their children's educations themselves.
Concerned scientists probe sea urchin deaths in Caribbean
1dSea urchins are dying across the Caribbean at a pace scientists say could rival a mass die-off that last occurred in 1983, alarming many who warn the trend could further decimate already frail coral reefs in the region.
Tandem catalysis improves selective oxidation of methane to oxygenates
1dSelective oxidation of methane (CH4) to value-added chemicals with both high catalytic activity and selectivity under mild conditions remains challenging. Due to the low activity of oxygen and the overoxidation of the oxygenates, selective oxidation of CH4 to oxygenates with O2 or O2/H2 suffers from low catalytic activity and low oxygenates selectivity. Moreover, the high loading of noble metals f
Connecting health, pollution and fairness: That's environmental justice
1dIn the beginning, the idea of environmental justice didn't have a name. It didn't have much support, either.
Study of luxury brand digital retailing during COVID-19
1dLuxury brands represent an important part of the global economy, albeit one that is generally accessible only to a small proportion of the world population. Research into the world of digital retailing in this realm has always been sparse in the marketing and business literature. As such, it is difficult to visualize the norms that have changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its so-calle
Survivalist Redeems His Brother | Naked and Afraid
1dStream Naked and Afraid on discovery+ ► https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/naked-and-afraid #NakedAndAfraid #Discovery #Survival 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/Discover
Scenario-based analysis of the impacts of lake drying on food production in the Lake Urmia Basin of Northern Iran
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10159-2
MRA-free intracranial vessel localization on MR vessel wall images
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10256-2
Strategy for evaluating energy performance of metal-organic-framework-based carbon dioxide adsorbents
1dAs promising carbon dioxide (CO2) adsorbents, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted much attention in the field of carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Satellites improve national reporting of greenhouse gases
1dWith the climate crisis continuing to tighten its grip, nations around the world are making efforts to reduce emissions of climate warming gases. To track action, countries report their greenhouse gas emissions to the UNFCCC—the body responsible for driving global action to combat climate change. While accurate and consistent reporting is crucial, very few countries exploit Earth observation satel
Multi-colored plants are suddenly a home decor 'must-have.' Here's how to keep them alive
1dFads and fashion have always influenced the plants we keep. And so it is with variegated plants, which have become very popular with indoor plant enthusiasts these days.
Is the Easter bunny real? How to answer, according to a psychologist
1dYou're leaving for your family Easter lunch, trying to make sure all children are wearing shoes and socks. Then you're hit with the dreaded question, "Dad, is the Easter bunny real?"
Many folks over 50 haven't prepped to age in place
1dThe vast majority of people over 50 say it's important that they keep living in their current homes for as long as possible, but a new poll shows many of them haven't planned or prepared for "aging in place." In addition, a sizable percentage might have a hard time paying for in-home help. The pandemic's toll on older adults, especially those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities,
What's the white stuff on my Easter chocolate, and can I still eat it?
1dThe words "chocolate" and "disappointment" don't often go together.
Artificial intelligence may take your job. Some lessons from my grandmother
1dMy grandmother, Claire Hastings, was born in the 1920s on a farm in Armidale, northern New South Wales. That was a relatively common thing, with just 43% of the population living in cities, compared with more than 70% now.
Measuring costs and benefits of citizen science
1dIt's never been easy to accurately measure the impact of any scientific research, but it's even harder for citizen science projects, which don't follow traditional methods. Public involvement places citizen science in a new era of data collection, one that requires a new measurement plan.
Understanding why our giant glaciers disappeared in the past gives clues to the future
1dAn international team of climate scientists is working in North Canterbury to try to understand the reasons why giant glaciers disappeared thousands of years ago.
Zebrafish 'social gene' may reveal autism clues
1dA mutation in a gene called EGR1 snuffs out common social behavior in zebrafish and disrupts dopamine signaling from certain neurons in the brain, which can affect mood and social behavior. Zebrafish are social creatures. When they see another member of their species, they'll orient towards them and swim closer, much like a human at a cocktail party turning to face someone who's telling a joke ov
The Download April 14 2022: Kenya's mobile gambling problem and earthquake algorithms
1dThis 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. How mobile money supercharged Kenya's sports betting addiction Mobile money has mostly been hugely beneficial for Kenyans. But it has also turbo-charged the country's sports betting sector. Since the middle of the last decade, experts and public figures across
NASA to Test Giant Centrifuge for Space Launches
1dGiven the number of exploding rocket videos on the internet, it should come as no surprise that getting to space is hard. It takes a lot of energy to break free of Earth's gravity, and that currently means strapping our precious cargo to what is essentially a tube full of explosives. A company called SpinLaunch made waves a few months ago with a successful test of its centrifuge-based kinetic lau
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted research and tourism, even in Antarctica
1dThe first time Yu-Fai Leung traveled to an island off the coast of Antarctica to see two species of penguins, it wasn't the bright blue sky, the cold wind or the sight of the birds' busy industriousness that hit him first. It was the smell.
Når du vil høre din omgivelser samtidig: Headset, der holder øregangen åben
1dPLUS. Hos lydstartuppen Auricle vil de lave headsets, der leverer god lyd ved såkaldt knogleledning, uden at blokere øregangen.
Oded Galor: 'Cultural traits are very persistent'
1dThe developmental economics professor on how deep-rooted attitudes are holding back poorer nations
To reckon with theft of Indigenous land, change place names
1dAddressing place names in national parks could be a starting point for reckoning with the country's history of dispossessing Indigenous nations from their lands. The new paper in the journal People and Nature reveals that derogatory names are only the tip of the iceberg—violence in place names can take many forms. The study quantifies the scale of the problem in US national parks and puts the mov
The effects of locomotion on sensory-evoked haemodynamic responses in the cortex of awake mice
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10195-y
AI och satelliter håller koll på tjuvfiske
1dNy teknik och effektivare övervakningsmetoder kan underlätta kartläggning av illegalt fiske i världen. Det visar en forskningsstudie. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Immunceller rustas för att bättre bekämpa cancer
1dImmunterapi håller på att bli en framgångsrik metod för att behandla cancer. Forskare har nu utvecklat förstärkta CAR-T-celler som hjälper immunförsvaret att attackera cancerceller. Förhoppningen är att den nya tekniken ska förbättra behandlingen av solida tumörer. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Problem efter höftledsoperationer kopplas till genetisk risk
1dEn av tio patienter som fått en ny höft- eller knäled måste opereras igen. En ny studie visar att genetiska faktorer och blodgrupp kan ligga bakom en ökad risk för proteslossning. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Stjärna upptäckt från universums urtid
1dForskare har kunnat urskilja en stjärna som befinner sig 28 miljarder ljusår bort från oss. Det är ett nytt avståndsrekord vad gäller observationer av enskilda stjärnor från tidiga universum. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Relationship between tectonic tremors and 3-D distributions of thermal structure and dehydration in the Alaska subduction zone
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10113-2
Smoking has disruptive effects on the small bowel luminal microbiome
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10132-z
Characterisation of the transient mechanical response and the electromyographical activation of lower leg muscles in whole body vibration training
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10137-8
Sex differences in global disability-adjusted life years due to ischemic stroke: findings from global burden of diseases study 2019
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10198-9
The wind-tunnel testing of Airbus' nature-inspired wing demonstrator is complete
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Mystery of why humans die around 80 may finally be solved
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Designer Creates Solar Desalination Skylight as Low-Tech Way to Produce Drinking Water
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Researchers Set New World Record–24%–for Solar Cell Efficiency
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Messaging Aliens & Living Long Enough to Get A Response – Douglas Vakoch & METI
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Hundreds of dead rats, sloppy file names: The anatomy of a retraction
1dIt all started – as more and more retractions do – with a post on PubPeer, this one in November 2021. The comment was about a paper titled "Efficient in vivo wound healing using noble metal nanoclusters" that had appeared in Nanoscale in March of that year: Figure 5: There is an overlap between two … Continue reading
Effect of piezocision procedure in levelling and alignment stage of fixed orthodontic treatment: a randomized clinical trial
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-09851-0
Divalent magnesium restores cytoskeletal storage lesions in cold-stored platelet concentrates
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10231-x
Heterogenous nanocomposite catalysts with rhenium nanostructures for the catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10237-5
Inactivation of various variant types of SARS-CoV-2 by indoor-light-sensitive TiO2-based photocatalyst
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-09402-7 Inactivation of various variant types of SARS-CoV-2 by indoor-light-sensitive TiO 2 -based photocatalyst
Interactive single-cell data analysis using Cellar
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1dSingle Cell Rna Data
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29744-0 Here the authors introduce Cellar, an interactive webserver for analyzing single-cell omics data. They show that Cellar supports all aspects of the analysis and modeling process and can be used to integrate different types of single cell omics and spatial data.
Membrane marker selection for segmenting single cell spatial proteomics data
1dNature Communications, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29667-w Cell segmentation of single-cell spatial proteomics data remains a challenge and often relies on the selection of a membrane marker, which is not always known. Here, the authors introduce RAMCES, a method that selects the optimal membrane markers to use for more accurate cell segmentation.
Dissecting extracellular and intracellular distribution of nanoparticles and their contribution to therapeutic response by monochromatic ratiometric imaging
1dNature Communications, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29679-6 Detailed quantification of nanoparticle distribution in tumor tissues can provide the prediction of drug delivery efficacy and therapeutic outcome. Here the authors develop a pH/light dual responsive monochromatic ratiometric-imaging nanoparticle which can quantify extracellular and intracellular nanoparticle d
Deep learning enhanced Rydberg multifrequency microwave recognition
1dNature Communications, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29686-7 Rydberg atoms are sensitive to microwave signals and hence can be used to detect them. Here the authors demonstrate a Rydberg receiver enhanced by deep learning, Rydberg atoms acting as antennae, to receive, extract, and decode the multi-frequency microwave signal effectively.
A pair of non-Mendelian genes at the Ga2 locus confer unilateral cross-incompatibility in maize
1dNature Communications, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29729-z Unilaterial cross-incompatibility (UCI) systems are regulated by a male-female gene pair that are genetically linked, but no pair of the male and female determinants has been isolated so far. Here, the authors report the cloning of a pair of pectin methylesterases encoding genes at the Ga2 locus confer UCI in m
Non-metallic T2-MRI agents based on conjugated polymers
1dNature Communications, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29569-x The toxicity of heavy metals for MRI contrast agents is an issue. Here, the authors report on the development of conjugated polymers nanoparticles based on paramagnetic polypyrrole to generate T2 MRI contrast effects by changing the interactions between polarons and water protons.
Chromosome evolution and the genetic basis of agronomically important traits in greater yam
1dNature Communications, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29114-w While greater yam provides food and income security for millions of people around the world, there are limited genomic resources available. Here, the authors report a chromosome-scale assembly of the greater yam genome as well as quantitative trait loci associated with anthracnose resistance and tuber traits.
Mental replays enable flexible navigation
1dNature, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01035-0 While rats pause to eat or rest during navigation tasks, neuronal sequences in the brain are replaying routes around moving obstacles, allowing the animals to reach their goals even in changing environments.
Scientists develop indoor-active photocatalyst for antiviral coating against various COVID variants
1dA photocatalyst made using a combination of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and copper oxide (CuxO) nanoclusters inactivates various variant types of novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In a recent breakthrough, scientists in Nara Medical University, Kanagawa Institute of Industrial Science and Technology, and Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed this antiviral photocatalyst, which has been proven to be
Ecuador expands oil extraction from Amazon reserve
1dEcuador said Wednesday it had begun pumping oil from a third field located partly on a protected nature reserve in the Amazon rainforest.
European Space Agency stops cooperation with Russian lunar missions
1dThe European Space Agency on Wednesday ended cooperation with Russia on three missions to the Moon due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, following a previous decision to do the same for a Mars mission.
Expanding drought leaves western US scrambling for water
2dTumbleweeds drift along the Rio Grande as sand bars within its banks grow wider. Smoke from distant wildfires and dust kicked up by intense spring winds fill the valley, exacerbating the feeling of distress that is beginning to weigh on residents.
Fler fall av covid-19 efter exponering för PFAS?
2dUnder pandemins första år var det 19 procent fler bekräftade fall av covid-19 i Ronneby än i grannkommunen Karlshamn. Detta slog forskare vid Lunds universitet fast efter en epidemiologisk studie som slutfördes under hösten 2021. Samtidigt poängterar de att det inte går att påvisa att det är miljökatastrofen i Kallinge som är orsaken bakom. Nu inleds fler studier för att ta reda på mer.
Inte mer antibiotika vid digitala besök
2dE-besök är en vanlig form av digitala läkarbesök, där patienten fyller i ett frågeformulär på nätet och därefter kommunicerar med en läkare via chatt. Det har hittills saknats forskning för hur e-besöken påverkar läkarens vårdbeslut, men en ny avhandling har nu utvärderat den digitala vårdkedjan i svensk sjukvård.
Skeptical Science New Research for Week #15 2022
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2dEarth US 2022 PA Paris
Let's do it again, only not the bad part "Hard won experience" is another way of describing our collision of early enthusiasm and thoughtless habituation around fossil hydrocarbon fuels and— after a little over 200 years— finally thinking it all through. We can also be excused for our early ignorance about the ultimate effects of "only a trace gas," although that ticket has expired. Now that we'r
The latest IPCC report has a lot to say about carbon fee and dividend
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2dCarbon IPCC 2019
This is a re-post from the Citizens' Climate Lobby Blog In the third installment of its Sixth Assessment Report (the first two volumes covered climate change causes and impacts ), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has summarized the latest scientific research relating to climate change mitigation. While the second volume released just over a month ago touched a bit on carbon fe
New IPCC report: Only political will stands in way of meeting the Paris targets
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2dIPCC Report Paris US
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections In the just-released third installment of its Sixth Assessment Report (the first two volumes covered climate change causes and impacts ), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) summarizes the latest scientific research on efforts to mitigate climate change. Written by 278 authors from 65 countries, the new report can be summarized in o
'Historic': global climate plans can now keep heating below 2C, study shows
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California plan aims to triple sale of electric cars by 2026
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Biomimicry house hints at a solution to the climate crisis
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Out of this world: "Space Lounge" offers fun 20 miles above Earth's surface
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Svenskerne køber elektriske højhastighedstog med batterier
2dPLUS. I Sverige er det blevet officielt, at der bliver købt elektriske højhastighedstog hos Alstom, som også kan køre kortere strækninger på batteri.
Does China need to rethink its zero-Covid policy?
2dTo slow down a surge in Covid cases, last week Chinese authorities put Shanghai into lockdown. But with a population of 26 million there have been difficulties providing residents with basic necessities, and videos have appeared on social media showing protests and scrambles over food supplies. Now, authorities have begun easing the lockdown in some areas, despite reporting a record of more than 2
Researchers create a next gen solar cell that reaches 24% efficiency, a new world record
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Women are under-represented in economics globally
2dNature, Published online: 14 April 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-00986-8 They occupy fewer top positions at leading economics institutions than men, and are more likely to leave the profession early.
Tear-free hair brushing? All you need is math
2dScientists explore the mathematics of combing and explain why the brushing technique used by so many is the most effective method to detangle a bundle of fibers.
Genomic time machine in sea sponges
2dSponges in coral reefs, less flashy than their coral neighbors but important to the overall health of reefs, are among the earliest animals on the planet. New research examines coral reef ecosystems with a novel approach to understanding the complex evolution of sponges and the microbes that live in symbiosis with them. With this 'genomic time machine,' researchers can predict aspects of reef and
Nanoparticles could enable a more sensitive and durable rapid COVID-19 test
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2dCOVID-19 Rapid Test
Researchers have developed a rapid test that uses molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles, rather than antibodies, to detect SARS-CoV-2. The new test is more sensitive and works under more extreme conditions than antibody-based tests.
Coronaviruses evolve to recognize glycans of their host species
2dResearchers have characterized the binding of proteins from several animal and human coronaviruses to glycans called sialic acids, revealing host-specific patterns of binding.
Best sports bras for running: tried and tested
2dWith one of the best sports bras for running, you can stay supported as you clock up the kilometers
The language of less-lethal weapons
2dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 17 , April 2022.
Stone Age Yersinia pestis genomes shed light on the early evolution, diversity, and ecology of plague
2dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 17 , April 2022.
Genetic architecture facilitates then constrains adaptation in a host–parasite coevolutionary arms race
2dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 17 , April 2022.
The effect of prolonged spaceflight on cerebrospinal fluid and perivascular spaces of astronauts and cosmonauts
2dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 17 , April 2022.
Inca sacrifice victims were given ayahuasca
2dNature, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01037-y Traces of the psychoactive substance in mummies might be the earliest evidence of its use as an antidepressant.
Do Pets Have a Positive Effect on Your Cognitive Health?
2dAn increase in pet adoptions could mean better lives for humans, too.
Act of sabotage determines mammalian embryonic development
2dAlternative splicing is a fundamental biological process that allows cells to make many different types of mRNAs and proteins from a limited number of genes. For many animals, including humans, it is a feature that is essential for the development of complex cells such as muscles or neurons. A new study finds evidence that the regulation of alternative splicing, which rarely goes wrong in healthy
Physics models better define what makes pasta al dente
2dResearchers examined how pasta swells, softens, and becomes sticky as it takes up water. They combined measurements of pasta parameters, such as expansion, bending rigidity, and water content to solve a variety of equations to form a theoretical model for the swelling dynamics of starch materials. The team observed how the noodles come together when lifted from a plate by a fork. This provided the
Edible, fluorescent silk tags can suss out fake medications
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2dEdible Medications
Recent developments such as the explosion of online pharmacies and supply chain issues have made it easier for counterfeiters to profit from fake or adulterated medications. Now, researchers have created edible tags with fluorescent silk proteins, which could be placed directly on pills or in a liquid medicine. The codes within the tags can be read by a smartphone app to verify the source and qual
Publisher Correction: Variation in cross-sectional indicator of femoral robusticity in Homo sapiens and Neandertals
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10446-y
Author Correction: Large-scale societal dynamics are reflected in human mood and brain
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10445-z
Author Correction: Asymmetry between right and left fundus images identified using convolutional neural networks
2dScientific Reports, Published online: 13 April 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10443-1
COVID-19 therapy: Better in combination than alone
2dThere is a steadily growing arsenal of drugs for COVID-19. Researchers have studied the mechanisms of action of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs. Their findings show that treatment effects were best with combination therapy involving both types of drugs. This treatment regimen also had the additional benefit of increasing the time window available for antibody therapy.
Ice shards in Antarctic clouds let more solar energy reach Earth's surface
2dClouds come in myriad shapes, sizes and types, which control their effects on climate. New research shows that splintering of frozen liquid droplets to form ice shards inside Southern Ocean clouds dramatically affects the clouds' ability to reflect sunlight back to space.
Show them the money: Pay the vaccine-hesitant to get their COVID-19 shots
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2dCOVID-19 Vaccine 2021
A study initiated before the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has found that a $1000 incentive for the vaccine-hesitant could boost vaccine rates up to 87 percent. The study also speaks to how monetary incentives can be used to influence larger behavior change.
Total economic burden of MS in United States is more than $85 billion
2dThe estimated cost of multiple sclerosis (MS) reached $85.4 billion in 2019 in the United States, according to a new report. In addition, when researchers compared people with MS to people without MS they found that excess medical costs represent 74% of the overall economic burden of MS. The excess medical cost per person was $65,612 that year.
Rotating blue laser light reveals unimagined dynamics in living cells
2dWhen cities transform into a colorful world of lights as darkness falls, it's often only possible to estimate their contours, which depending on the perspective can draw the attention to key details or trivia. In fluorescence microscopy, biological cells are marked with fluorescent dyes and excited to luminesce in specific areas by optical switches- like a city at night. However, this light is usu