Evidence that giant meteorite impacts created the continents
2hNew Curtin research has provided the strongest evidence yet that Earth's continents were formed by giant meteorite impacts that were particularly prevalent during the first billion years or so of our planet's four-and-a-half-billion year history.
Clinical staging and genetic profiling of Korean patients with primary lymphedema using targeted gene sequencing
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17958-7
Self-pollinating plant shows rapid loss of genetic variation
7hWithout bumble bees, a flowering plant that can self-pollinate lost substantial genetic variation within only nine generations, an experimental study found.
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Researchers introduce rapid diagnostic test for Listeria
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Tracking invasive plants from space
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15minThe heat shock transcription factors (Hsfs) are members of a key transcription factor gene family that responds to heat stress and plays an important role in heat resistance. Previous reports have shown that Hsf family genes contain several conserved domains. At the N terminus is a DNA-binding domain (DBD) that can recognize promoter elements of heat-responsive genes. An adjacent oligomerization d
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Shredded dwarf galaxies may lack dark matter to hold them together
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Almost No One in Kentucky Has Flood Insurance, Hindering Recovery
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Rare 400-year-old ship found in German river is a stunningly preserved 'time capsule'
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Big Tech and Civil War enthusiasts clash over historic US battlefields
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Lab successfully demonstrates new technique to improve particle beams
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Opportunity for inclusivity in recreation planning for Protected Areas
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In scorched UK, source of River Thames dries up
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Hibernation slows biological aging in bats
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Aging neutralizes sex differences in the brain: Animal study
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Realistic computer models of brain cells
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London Plans Polio Vaccine Boosters as More Virus Is Found in Sewage
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1hLondon Polio UK One
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Mathematicians Crack a Simple but Stubborn Class of Equations
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Graphene synapses advance brain-like computers
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How college students perceive academic stress affects their mental well-being
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Scientists identify pathway to curb spread of brain cancer
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New model sheds light on day/night cycle in the global ocean
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Sponges Sneeze To Clear Out Filters
1hA new study suggests that the expelled mucus from sponges could support biodiversity in coral reefs and other seafloor ecosystems.
Academic stress is hardest on certain student groups
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1hNetflix Games Less Than 1%
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1hThe fungus Ustilago maydis attacks corn and can cause significant damage to its host. To do this, it first ensures that the plant offers little resistance to the infection. The surgical precision it applies is shown by a new study from the University of Bonn, which has now been published in the journal New Phytologist. The Gregor Mendel Institute in Vienna and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Geneti
Aboriginal homelessness requires a different cultural approach
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Performance life span of workers mapped in new research
1hThe performance of workers across their employment life span has been mapped by a new study, which found that more complex jobs can help employees to maintain their ability to be proactive and adaptive at work as they grow older.
Science in the time of COVID-19: Reflections on the UK Events Research Programme
1hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32366-1 We reflect on the extent to which the UK Events Research Programme adhered to four principles of design and evaluation in assessing risk of transmission from attending such mass events as football matches and festivals, and lessons learned.
Conserved subcortical processing in visuo-vestibular gaze control
1hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32379-w Here, the authors show that gaze stabilization relies on a visuo-vestibular network conserved from lamprey to primates. This primordial blueprint highlights how visual and vestibular streams are organized to control fundamental aspects of eye movements.
Evidence for a HURP/EB free mixed-nucleotide zone in kinetochore-microtubules
1hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32421-x Microtubules are built from GDP-tubulin lattices with small GTP caps at their plus-ends. Here, the authors reveal that microtubules that attach to kinetochores in mitosis contain, in addition to the GTP-cap and the GDP-lattices, a dynamic micron-sized mixed-nucleotide zone.
How a harmful fungus renders its host plant defenseless
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Timelapse footage shows a sea sponge sneezing – video
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We don't like domineering bosses. So why do we put up with them?
2hHave you ever had a really bad boss? Think Alec Baldwin as Blake in Glengarry Glen Ross, who announces that "coffee's for closers only" and then threatens the salesmen he supervises with a number of choice terms not suitable to repeat here. Few leaders use quite so much verbal abuse, profanity, and fear to motivate employees. But plenty of leaders use similar, if less extreme, tactics. Deborah Gru
Madrid meteor's cometary origins unearthed
2hA fireball spotted over Madrid has had its astronomical ancestry unearthed. While it ended its days burning up in Earth's atmosphere on 31 July this year, the fragment began its life as part of Comet 169P/NEAT, responsible for the annual Alpha Capricornids meteor shower.
Toronto greenspaces create structural and systemic barriers for racialized residents
2hRacialized residents could face structural and systemic barriers to accessing, using and navigating Toronto's greenspaces, say the authors of a new report led by York University.
Sociologist discusses the appeal of QAnon and other modern-day conspiracy theories
2hDays before the events on January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol, Chris Conner took a late-night phone call that would change the trajectory of his research at the University of Missouri.
Chemists develop new reagent for de-electronation
2hChemists from Freiburg have succeeded in converting polynuclear transition metal carbonyls into their homoleptic complex cations using typical inorganic oxidants. In their work, the research team of Malte Sellin, Christian Friedmann and Prof. Dr. Ingo Krossing from the Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry and Maximilian Mayländer and Sabine Richert from the Institute of Physical Chemist
Are animal migrations social?
2hMigratory animals include a wide range of species—from tiny insects to the world's largest marine mammals. To achieve their journeys, migrants must walk, swim, or fly, often traversing complex landscapes that requires many choices about where, when, and why to move. Despite the diversity of migratory journeys made by animals, most scientists who study migration have a taxonomic focus—meaning that
Using a magnetic field to remotely control the air-water interface
2hA multidisciplinary study conducted by the Microfluidics Cluster of the UPV/EHU has observed and characterized a novel system involving the use of an external magnetic field to manipulate the air-water interface. The study is part of the European multidisciplinary MAMI project, in which groups and companies from six countries are participating. The work has been featured on the front cover of the
Cats are eating NZ's critically endangered bats
2hNew research by Department of Conservation staff confirms what has long been suspected—feral and domestic cats are repeatedly hunting and eating New Zealand's native bats, or pekapeka.
Author Correction: High and rising economic costs of biological invasions worldwide
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05100-6
Reply to: On yoctosecond science
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04871-2 Reply to: On yoctosecond science
Why low temperatures could help starve tumours of fuel
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02171-3 Cold exposure in mice activates brown fat to deny tumours glucose, and the future of extreme heatwaves.
How a sponge 'sneezes' mucus: against the flow
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02132-w A seemingly simple marine animal clears particles from its tubes with sneeze-like contractions.
Quantum cascade of correlated phases in trigonally warped bilayer graphene
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04937-1 A cascade of gate-tunable correlated insulating and metallic phases is observed in trigonally warped Bernal bilayer graphene at large electric fields.
Sufficient conditions for rapid range expansion of a boreal conifer
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05093-2 A boreal conifer is advancing northwards into Arctic tundra, with this treeline advance facilitated by climate warming together with winter winds, deeper snow and increased soil nutrient availability.
4-bit adhesion logic enables universal multicellular interface patterning
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04944-2 A synthetic cell-cell adhesion logic using swarming E. coli with 4 bits of information is introduced, enabling the programming of interfaces that combine to form universal tessellation patterns over a large scale.
Giant impacts and the origin and evolution of continents
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04956-y Oxygen isotope compositions of dated magmatic zircon show that the Pilbara Craton in Western Australia, Earth's best-preserved Archaean continental remnant, was built in three stages initiated by a giant meteorite impact.
Spatial multi-omic map of human myocardial infarction
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05060-x A time-resolved high-resolution map of human cardiac remodelling after myocardial infarction, integrating single-cell transcriptomic, chromatin accessibility and spatial transcriptomic data, provides a valuable resource for the field.
Antarctic calving loss rivals ice-shelf thinning
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05037-w Data from multiple satellite sensors show that Antarctica lost almost 37,000 km2 of ice-shelf area from 1997 to 2021, and that calving losses are as important as ice-shelf thinning.
A mechanically strong and ductile soft magnet with extremely low coercivity
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04935-3 An iron–cobalt–nickel–tantalum–aluminium multicomponent alloy with ferromagnetic matrix and paramagnetic coherent nanoparticles is described, showing high tensile strength and ductility, along with very low coercivity.
Diverse mutational landscapes in human lymphocytes
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05072-7 Sequencing of individual human lymphocyte clones shows that they are highly prone to mutations, with higher burdens in memory cells than in naive cells arising from mutational processes associated with differentiation and tissue residency.
A monocyte–leptin–angiogenesis pathway critical for repair post-infection
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05044-x Monocytes recruited to skin infection are not involved in bacterial clearance but instead regulate local angiogenesis and healing.
Perovskite superlattices with efficient carrier dynamics
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04961-1 Fabrication of a low-dimensional metal halide perovskite superlattice by chemical epitaxy is reported, with a criss-cross two-dimensional network parallel to the substrate, leading to efficient carrier transport in three dimensions.
Spatially resolved clonal copy number alterations in benign and malignant tissue
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05023-2 Copy number variations inferred from spatial transcriptomics data in benign and malignant tissue reveal clonal architecture at the organ-wide level.
Pyramidal neuron subtype diversity governs microglia states in the neocortex
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05056-7 Spatial and single-cell transcriptomic characterization of microglia in the mouse somatosensory cortex show that the state of these cells is determined by signals from diverse surrounding neurons.
Cyclic nucleotide-induced helical structure activates a TIR immune effector
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05070-9 A bacterial antiviral defence system generates a cyclic tri-adenylate that binds to a TIR–SAVED effector, inducing formation of a superhelical structure with adjacent TIR domains organizing into an active site, allowing NAD+ degradation.
Self-emergence of robust solitons in a microcavity
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04957-x Slow nonlinearities of a free-running microresonator-filtered fibre laser are shown to transform temporal cavity solitons into the system's dominant attractor, leading to reliable self-starting oscillation of microcavity-solitons that are naturally robust to perturbations.
Truncated FGFR2 is a clinically actionable oncogene in multiple cancers
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05066-5 Truncation of exon 18 of FGFR2 (FGFR2ΔE18) is a potent driver mutation in mice and humans, and FGFR-targeted therapy should be considered for patients with cancer expressing stable FGFR2ΔE18 variants.
Direct evidence for phosphorus limitation on Amazon forest productivity
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05085-2 Nutrient manipulation of low-phosphorus soil in an old growth Amazon rainforest shows that phosphorus availability drives forest productivity and is likely to limit the response to increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations.
Experimental demonstration of optical stochastic cooling
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04969-7 Stochastic cooling at optical frequencies is demonstrated in an experiment at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's Integrable Optics Test Accelerator, substantially increasing the bandwidth of stochastic cooling compared with conventional systems.
The retroelement Lx9 puts a brake on the immune response to virus infection
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05054-9 Experiments in mice show that a LINE-1 transposable element, Lx9c11, has a functional role in immunity by negatively regulating the response to viral infection to protect the host from an over-reactive immune response.
Warm springs alter timing but not total growth of temperate deciduous trees
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05092-3 Warmer spring temperatures affect the timing of stem diameter growth of temperate deciduous trees but have little effect on annual growth.
Realizing a 1D topological gauge theory in an optically dressed BEC
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04943-3 An optically coupled Bose–Einstein condensate of potassium atoms is used to engineer chiral interactions and perform the quantum simulation of a one-dimensional reduction of the topological Chern–Simons gauge theory.
Even modest climate change may lead to major transitions in boreal forests
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05076-3 The survival of southern boreal tree saplings decreases in response to even modest warming and reduced rainfall, which,together with species-specific growth responses, could lead to regeneration failure of currently dominant tree species.
Response of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet to past and future climate change
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04946-0 Analysis of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet response to past warm periods and current observations of change highlight the importance of satisfying the Paris Climate Agreement to avoid a multi-metre contribution to sea level over the next few centuries.
Immune cells use hunger hormones to aid healing
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02105-z Immune cells called monocytes have long been implicated in the killing of invading bacteria. However, a closer look reveals a surprising role for them: monocytes partner with a hormone to improve skin healing after bacterial infection.
Magnetically soft but mechanically tough alloys
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02103-1 Soft magnetic materials can be magnetized and demagnetized by weak magnetic fields, but lack the strength, toughness and malleability needed for many applications. An alloy that solves this problem has now been developed.
A map of the human heart after myocardial infarction
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02011-4 Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, is one of the world's biggest killers. An analysis of spatial and single-cell changes to human tissue after a heart attack provides insights into disease mechanisms and builds a resource for the discovery of therapeutics.
Low phosphorus levels limit carbon capture by Amazonian forests
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02106-y Understanding the processes that affect carbon storage in tropical forests is crucial for assessing the effects of climate change. An experiment reveals that a nutrient shortfall is hampering such carbon capture.
Neurons shape the identity of microglia in the brain
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02005-2 Microglia are immune cells that regulate the function and activity of the nervous system. Detailed molecular and spatial studies in mice reveal that different types of neuron govern the density and states of nearby microglia, interactions that can shape local neural circuits.
Sticky logic programs bacteria to form multicellular patterns
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02102-2 The engineering of cells to express synthetic adhesion molecules creates a simple logic for patterning cell populations with visible boundaries. The approach paves the way for smart living materials and programmable biosensors.
The early arrival of spring doesn't boost annual tree growth
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02107-x Analysis of when and how fast temperate deciduous trees in North America grow suggests that the earlier onset of the growing season induced by climate change does not result in extra carbon sequestration from wood production.
Boreal forest on the move
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02008-z A newly discovered population of white-spruce trees is advancing northwards in Arctic Alaska, driven by ecological factors that are associated with climate change at this latitude — including stronger winter winds, deeper snow and greater nutrient availability in the soil.
Are animal migrations social?
2hMigratory animals include a wide range of species—from tiny insects to the world's largest marine mammals. To achieve their journeys, migrants must walk, swim, or fly, often traversing complex landscapes that requires many choices about where, when, and why to move. Despite the diversity of migratory journeys made by animals, most scientists who study migration have a taxonomic focus—meaning that
Cats are eating NZ's critically endangered bats
2hNew research by Department of Conservation staff confirms what has long been suspected—feral and domestic cats are repeatedly hunting and eating New Zealand's native bats, or pekapeka.
Major contributor to Alzheimer's disease discovered
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2hAlzheimer Disease LH
Research reports on a pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributing to the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD). They also report a potentially simple way to prevent it.
Potential long-term treatment for asthma found
2hA possible way to tackle one of the underlying causes of asthma has been developed. In tests in mice, the researchers were able to virtually eliminate asthmatic symptoms within two weeks and return their airways to near normal.
Study finds genetic method for identifying hundreds of disease agents 'promising'
2hIn the pursuit of accurate diagnoses for illnesses, doctors have traditionally used multiple methods — including culturing patient samples on a wide variety of media, reviewing countless medical records and analyzing clinical data using complex mathematical algorithms — to try to identify the bacterium, virus, fungus or other pathogen responsible for an infection.
Banana peels make sugar cookies better for you
2hBanana peels aren't always destined for the trash or compost anymore. They're making their way onto people's plates, replacing pork in 'pulled peel' sandwiches and getting fried up into 'bacon.' And now, researchers show that incorporating banana peel flour into sugar cookie batter makes the treats more healthful. In taste tests, cookies enriched with some banana peel flour were more satisfying th
New model can predict best drug combinations for osteoporosis
2hScientists have developed a new mathematical model that may help clinicians decide on the best combination of osteoporosis medications for patients and the order in which they should be taken.
Boox Mira E Ink Monitor Review: Cut Out the LEDs and Reduce Eye Strain
2hSo many of us spend our days gazing into an array of LEDs. We click and type all day for work, and then unwind to the blue-lit drama of a TV show after dark. By the end of our workday, our vision is bleary and our eyes feel fatigued, while our distance vision is unfocused and fuzzy. What if there was a screen out there that didn't leave you with that runny-pupil feeling? The BooxMira E Ink Monito
Even Ford's Electric F-150 Just Got a Massive Price Hike
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2hFord F-150 F150L Lightning
Built Ford Rough Tesla's Cybertruck isn't the only EV truck that just got a price hike: now, Ford says the fully electric model of its flagship pickup, the F-150 Lightning, is also going to get a substantial price hike, too. The latest versions of the truck will now cost about $47,000 for a base model, and $97,000 for the premium trim. That's an increase of anywhere between $6,000 to $8,500, depe
Mysterious Explosion At Google Injures Workers Hours Before Major Outage
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2hGoogle Search Three
Lights Out A Google outage caused thousands to lose access to its services including search late Monday night. Mysteriously, an electrical explosion wreaked havoc at one of its data centers in Council Bluffs, Iowa, earlier that same day. The explosion seriously injured three electricians, according to local reporting on the incident. Oddly enough, if Google is to be believed, the two incidents ar
Ultracold atoms dressed by light simulate gauge theories
2hOur modern understanding of the physical world is based on gauge theories: mathematical models from theoretical physics that describe the interactions between elementary particles (such as electrons or quarks) and explain quantum mechanically three of the fundamental forces of nature: the electromagnetic, weak, and strong forces. The fourth fundamental force, gravity, is described by Einstein's th
The mystery gene that helps mice survive virus infections
2hResearchers from UNSW Sydney have discovered that a particular transposable element, or jumping gene, in the genome has a profound effect on the immune response to virus infection.
Study finds genetic method for identifying hundreds of disease agents 'promising'
2hIn the pursuit of accurate diagnoses for illnesses, doctors have traditionally used multiple methods — including culturing patient samples on a wide variety of media, reviewing countless medical records and analyzing clinical data using complex mathematical algorithms — to try to identify the bacterium, virus, fungus or other pathogen responsible for an infection.
The mystery gene that helps mice survive virus infections
2hResearchers from UNSW Sydney have discovered that a particular transposable element, or jumping gene, in the genome has a profound effect on the immune response to virus infection.
Most of Florida's newly-hatched sea turtles are female. Why?
2hAlmost all sea turtle hatchlings are emerging from their eggs as females on some Florida beaches. What's going on?
Low fat diet: what are the pros and cons?
2hIs a low fat diet actually healthy? We weigh up the evidence for and against cutting down your fat intake
Vitamin A: Sources, benefits & deficiency
2hEverything you need to know about Vitamin A, including where to get it from your diet
Congress Just Passed a Big Climate Bill. No, Not That One.
2hSign up for The Weekly Planet, Robinson Meyer's newsletter about living through climate change, here. Updated at 12:25 p.m. ET on August 10, 2022 Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed into law one of the most significant investments in fighting climate change ever undertaken by the United States. The new act will boost efforts to manufacture more zero-carbon technology in America, establish a new
Study describes new 'molecular tool' to trigger targeted immune responses
2hA research team presents a new approach to triggering an adaptive immune response.
Stars determine their own masses
2hUsing new simulations, astrophysicists discovered that star formation is a self-regulatory process. In other words, stars themselves set their own masses. This helps explain why stars formed in disparate environments still have similar masses.
Cultural Bias Distorts the Search for Alien Life
2h"Decolonizing" the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) could boost its chances of success, says science historian Rebecca Charbonneau
Cultural Bias Distorts the Search for Alien Life
2h"Decolonizing" the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) could boost its chances of success, says science historian Rebecca Charbonneau
Study: Even modest climate change may lead to sweeping changes in northernmost forests
2hEven relatively modest climate warming and associated precipitation shifts may dramatically alter Earth's northernmost forests, which constitute one of the planet's largest nearly intact forested ecosystems and are home to a big chunk of the planet's terrestrial carbon.
Fate of the world's biggest ice sheet is in our hands, scientists say
2hThe fate of the world's biggest ice sheet still rests in our hands if global temperature increases are kept below the upper limit set by the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Sponges 'sneeze' to dispose of waste
2hSneezing out mucus may be one of the oldest ways for organisms to get rid of unwanted waste. A group of researchers found that sponges, one of the oldest multicellular organisms in existence, "sneeze" to unclog their internal filter systems that they use to capture nutrients from the water. Additionally, authors find that other animals who live with the sponges use their mucus as food. Their findi
Amazon rainforest growth limited by lack of phosphorus
2hGrowth of the Amazon rainforest in our increasingly carbon-rich atmosphere could be limited by a lack of phosphorus in the soil, new research shows.
Female monkeys with female friends live longer
2hFemale white-faced capuchin monkeys living in the tropical dry forests of northwestern Costa Rica may have figured out the secret to a longer life—having fellow females as friends.
Sneeze by Sneeze, Sponges Fill the Seas With Their Mucus
2hYou might be tempted to say "gesundheit," but the sea creature's snot helps feed other marine organisms.
Will 'Centaurus' be the next global coronavirus variant? Indian cases offers clues
2hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02154-4 The BA.2.75 variant is rising fast in the country, but hospitalization rates are low so far.
Who Was Pilot Bessie Coleman?
2hPioneer and pilot, Bessie Coleman was the first Black woman and first Native American woman to hold a pilot's license.
Continents on Ancient Earth Were Created by Giant Meteorite Impacts, Scientists Find
3hFiery beginnings.
Study: Even modest climate change may lead to sweeping changes in northernmost forests
3hEven relatively modest climate warming and associated precipitation shifts may dramatically alter Earth's northernmost forests, which constitute one of the planet's largest nearly intact forested ecosystems and are home to a big chunk of the planet's terrestrial carbon.
Sponges 'sneeze' to dispose of waste
3hSneezing out mucus may be one of the oldest ways for organisms to get rid of unwanted waste. A group of researchers found that sponges, one of the oldest multicellular organisms in existence, "sneeze" to unclog their internal filter systems that they use to capture nutrients from the water. Additionally, authors find that other animals who live with the sponges use their mucus as food. Their findi
Amazon rainforest growth limited by lack of phosphorus
3hGrowth of the Amazon rainforest in our increasingly carbon-rich atmosphere could be limited by a lack of phosphorus in the soil, new research shows.
Female monkeys with female friends live longer
3hFemale white-faced capuchin monkeys living in the tropical dry forests of northwestern Costa Rica may have figured out the secret to a longer life—having fellow females as friends.
Deep earthquakes suggest well-hydrated Mariana subduction zone
3hOn the surface, subduction zones manifest as oceanic trenches, the deepest of which is the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. One notable feature of many trenches is their outer rise, a shallow bulge on the outskirts of the trench that forms as the subducting plate compresses and kinks. This compression and deformation can result in the formation of faults. These "cracks" in the seafloor are an
Using a manganese polymer to separate xylene isomers
3hA team of researchers at Zhejiang University in China, working with colleagues at Rutgers University in the U.S., has developed a way to use a manganese polymer to separate xylene isomers. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes the process and notes that it is simpler and less expensive than other methods.
Author Correction: Mebendazole augments sensitivity to sorafenib by targeting MAPK and BCL-2 signalling in n-nitrosodiethylamine-induced murine hepatocellular carcinoma
3hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17580-7
Silver split nano-tube array as a meta-atomic monolayer for high-reflection band
3hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17703-0
Roasting green chillies in the sun could pave way for solar cooking
3hAn experiment using solar concentrators, which focus sunlight to a point, to roast green chillies suggests it may be possible to build portable solar cookers
Landslides increasingly threaten the world's urban poor
3hOver the last fifty years, disasters caused by landslides and floods have become ten times more frequent, despite landslides being significantly underreported in global databases. Worldwide, 4500 people are killed on average each year already, and landslide risk is set to escalate even further in the future under two increasing trends—climate change and urbanization. More than 80% of fatal landsli
Researchers develop a nanoparticle that acts as a heater and a thermometer
3hResearchers at Kanazawa University report in ACS Nano the development of a nanoparticle that acts as a heater and a thermometer. Inserting the nanoparticle in living cells results in a heat spot that, by switching it on and off, enables the controlled modulation of local cellular activities.
Design of an inertial fusion experiment exceeding the Lawson criterion for ignition – A laser-fusion scheme has achieved ignition—an important step on the road to energy production
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New drug candidate fights off more than 300 drug-resistant bacteria
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"Mars is irrelevant to us now. We should of course concentrate on maintaining the habitability of the Earth" – Interview with Kim Stanley Robinson
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Estimating the environmental impacts of 57,000 food products
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Industrial robots have taken over China's warehouses and factories, but China can't yet make their components
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Drones that fly packages straight to people's doors could be an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional modes of transportation.Greenhouse-gas emissions per parcel were 84% lower for drones than for diesel trucks.Drones also consumed up to 94% less energy per parcel than did the trucks.
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Shining a Light on Mass Photometry
3hMass photometry is an interferometric scattering-based technique offering researchers unprecedented characterization of biomolecular complexes and oligomerization in physiologically-relevant situations.
Higgs10: Inventing the future of Higgs research
3hIn 1975, three CERN theorists, John Ellis, Mary K. Gaillard and Dimitri Nanopoulos, undertook the first comprehensive study of the collider phenomenology of the Higgs boson. Almost 40 years later, it was discovered at the LHC. Now, ten years on, might we have such long-term foresight in anticipating the varied paths that future Higgs research may follow?
Lizards in increasingly warming climates found to have shorter telomeres
3hAn international team of researchers has found that some lizards living in increasingly warm environments have shorter telomeres, leading to shorter lifespans. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes their 10-year study of lizards living in a mountainous part of France and what they saw when measuring telomere length.
The Done-Up Bird Gets the Worm
3hStarling chicks apply their preening oil as a lipstick to get more food from their parents
37,000-year-old mammoth butchering site may be oldest evidence of humans in North America
3hResearchers have uncovered a pile of mammoth bones in New Mexico showing evidence that they were potentially handled by humans around 37,000 years ago. However, this type of research is contentious, and some experts disagree with the findings.
Lizards in increasingly warming climates found to have shorter telomeres
3hAn international team of researchers has found that some lizards living in increasingly warm environments have shorter telomeres, leading to shorter lifespans. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes their 10-year study of lizards living in a mountainous part of France and what they saw when measuring telomere length.
Researchers decipher ancient chemistry formulas
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3hResearchers Chinese
Researchers have identified the ingredients in chemistry formulas from an 2,300-year-old Chinese text, revealing ancient metallurgy was more complex than expected.
Drones Bearing Parcels Deliver Big Carbon Savings
3hLast-mile delivery by a small drone takes much less energy per package than delivery by diesel truck
Warning as heatwave could spark cliff falls in England's south coast
3hPublic urged to be take precautions after second large landslide along Jurassic region in two weeks Experts are urging the public to be hypervigilant on south coast beaches as this week's heatwave could trigger cliff collapses. One geologist said the area seemed the most vulnerable and beachgoers should take heed of official guidance. Continue reading…
The Hacking of Starlink Terminals Has Begun
3hIt cost a researcher only $25 worth of parts to create a tool that allows custom code to run on the satellite dishes.
Rookie Loses Sean's $2,000 Pot! | Deadliest Catch
3hStream Deadliest Catch on discovery+ ► https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/deadliest-catch #DeadliestCatch #Discovery #DiscoveryPlus 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/Disco
AI pilot can navigate crowded airspace
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3hAI Pilot Crowded Airspace
Researchers have developed an AI pilot that enables autonomous aircraft to navigate a crowded airspace. The artificial intelligence can safely avoid collisions, predict the intent of other aircraft, track aircraft and coordinate with their actions, and communicate over the radio with pilots and air traffic controllers. The researchers aim to develop the AI so the behaviors of their system will be
The concept of Heuristics
3hDays ago I posted about The Gambler's Fallacy. Someone in Psychology Stack Exchange used the word "Heuristic" to answer why that fallacy exists. It is not the only answer, but Heuristics seems an interesting concept. submitted by /u/mahnehsilla [link] [comments]
In support of child and adolescent health research
3hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32237-9 To highlight and support research in the important area of child health, the editors at Nature Communications and Communications Medicine invite submissions to a collection of papers on this subject, including infectious diseases, cancer, and neurodevelopment and neurodiversity.
Astronomers May Have Found the Galaxy's Youngest Planet
3hThe Webb telescope soon will help measure the world, which may offer insights into how our own formed.
This is Your Brain Off Alcohol
3hKnown as the "sober curious," a growing number of people are selectively quitting alcohol. New converts boast increased energy, better sleep and an improvement in reasoning and memory.
Former SpaceX Engineers Are Launching a Startup Where Robots Make Pizzas in 45 Seconds
4hWho doesn't love hot, gooey, fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza? If there's a better food in existence, I for one don't know about it (though ice cream is a pretty close contender). Americans have loved pizza for decades, but the Covid-19 pandemic brought our consumption of this glorious delicacy to new heights; according to Pizza Magazine 's 2022 Pizza Power Report , (yes, there's actually a publicatio
7-Eleven ramt af ransomware: Genåbner 110 butikker efter stor nedlukning
4hIfølge kæden er der tale om et ransomware-angreb, hvor hackerne tvang sig adgang til netværket og låste systemerne.
The nanoscience revolution
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02146-4 Breakthroughs in nanotechnology could offer wide-ranging benefits to a host of industries, from agriculture to computing, but getting public buy-in remains key.
A guide to the Nature Index
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02152-6 A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality that is available free online at natureindex.com.
How cross-border collaboration underpins the nanoscience revolution
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02148-2 Five highly cited papers that have drawn on the strengths of international partnership.
Why I wrote a children's book about nanoscience
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02150-8 Inspiring the next generation can help to tackle nano-phobia.
Four rising stars who are reshaping nanoscience
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02149-1 From nano-filters for tackling water pollution to protein fingerprinting that treats disease, these researchers are making their mark on the field.
Healthier foods are better for the planet, mammoth study finds
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02160-6 Analysis of 57,000 multi-ingredient foods reveals which have the best and worst environmental impacts.
How a scandal in spider biology upended researchers' lives
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02156-2 Although Jonathan Pruitt, the researcher at the centre of a retractions scandal, has resigned, former lab members and collaborators continue dealing with the fallout.
Improving crop resilience with nanoparticles
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02151-7 Materials that can carry CRISPR gene-editing into plant cells could be key in the fight against global hunger.
Nanomaterials pave the way for the next computing generation
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02147-3 Technology on the nanometre scale could provide solutions to move on from the solid-state era.
Teamwork drives Australia's success in nanoscience
4hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02157-1 Cooperation between researchers and consistent government funding are finally bearing fruit.
Keith LIES to Josh and Casey! | Deadliest Catch #shorts
4h#discovery #deadliestcatch #discoveryplus From: Discovery
Commonly used chemical fixation causes aggregation artifact
4hResearchers at Kanazawa University report in Communications Biology that using common chemicals for fixing living cell samples for microscopy studies causes membrane proteins to aggregate.
New quantum whirlpools with tetrahedral symmetries discovered in a superfluid
4hAn international collaboration of scientists has created and observed an entirely new class of vortices—the whirling masses of fluid or air.
Long-term mystery on muscle mechanisms may be solved, and may lead to better drugs
4hNew knowledge about the very smallest muscle components, myosin and actin, can contribute to more effective treatment methods for heart and muscle diseases. Together with a research group from Canada, researchers at Linnaeus University have come up with answers that have eluded the research community for decades.
Rainwater unsafe to drink due to chemicals: study
4hRainwater everywhere on the planet is unsafe to drink due to levels of toxic chemicals known as PFAS that exceed the latest guidelines, according to a new study by Stockholm University scientists.
Heat, drought rekindle huge wildfire in southwest France
4hA fire that destroyed thousands of hectares of tinder-dry forest in southwest France has flared again amid a fierce drought and the summer's latest wave of extreme heat, officials said Wednesday.
Beluga whale lost in French river euthanized during rescue
4hA beluga whale that became a French celebrity after a wrong turn took it up the Seine River had to be euthanized Wednesday after experiencing health complications during an urgent rescue operation, authorities said.
Long-term mystery on muscle mechanisms may be solved, and may lead to better drugs
4hNew knowledge about the very smallest muscle components, myosin and actin, can contribute to more effective treatment methods for heart and muscle diseases. Together with a research group from Canada, researchers at Linnaeus University have come up with answers that have eluded the research community for decades.
Commonly used chemical fixation causes aggregation artifact
4hResearchers at Kanazawa University report in Communications Biology that using common chemicals for fixing living cell samples for microscopy studies causes membrane proteins to aggregate.
Answers for Your Most Asked Host Cell Protein Assay Questions
4hExperts discuss how to optimize challenging host cell protein assays.
Beluga whale lost in French river euthanized during rescue
4hA beluga whale that became a French celebrity after a wrong turn took it up the Seine River had to be euthanized Wednesday after experiencing health complications during an urgent rescue operation, authorities said.
Hvidovres skoler forventer nyt Chromebook-forbud: Forbereder exit-strategi
4hDen verserende Google-sag i Helsingør kan meget vel få betydning for kommuner over hele Danmark, der bruger Google-produkter i folkeskolerne.
What's causing Australia's egg shortage? A shift to free-range and short winter days
4hAustralia is experiencing a national egg shortage. Prices are rising and supermarket stocks are patchy. Some cafes are reportedly serving breakfast with one egg instead of two. Supermarket giant Coles has reverted to COVID-19 conditions with a two-carton limit.
Southern conifers: Meet this vast group of ancient trees with mysteries still unsolved
4hWhen you think of conifers, tall, conical shaped trees often found in public parks or front yards may spring to mind. But these impressive trees are far more fascinating than you may have realized, as they represent just one piece of an unsolved botanical puzzle.
'Unacceptable costs': Savanna burning under Australia's carbon credit scheme is harming human health
4hSavanna burning projects in northern Australia provide economic benefits to Indigenous communities and claim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But our research suggests smoke from these projects is harming human health.
Southern conifers: Meet this vast group of ancient trees with mysteries still unsolved
4hWhen you think of conifers, tall, conical shaped trees often found in public parks or front yards may spring to mind. But these impressive trees are far more fascinating than you may have realized, as they represent just one piece of an unsolved botanical puzzle.
To break through bacteria's protective shield, target the shield-maker
4hAntibiotic-resistant bacteria are making it increasingly difficult to combat many infections. And types of bacteria classified as "Gram-negative"—which refers to the Gram staining method used to differentiate bacteria—are particularly hard to combat as they have an additional protective layer of their cell wall.
The 'L.A. Woman' Reveals Herself
4hEve Babitz was one of the truly original writers of 20th-century Los Angeles: essayist, memoirist, novelist, groupie, feminist, canny ingenue. By the time of her death at the end of last year, she was enjoying a renaissance. Two essay collections, Eve's Hollywood and Slow Days, Fast Company , were back in circulation; I Used to Be Charming , a gathering of previously uncollected pieces, was relea
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For Some Dolphins, the Key to Mating is Rolling With a Tight, Noisy Crew
4hA pair of studies show that male bottlenose dolphins rely on wingmen when wooing mates—and that they cultivate these friendships by being vocal.
The Thirsty Suitors Demo Actually Does Its Job
4hUsually demos are kinda meh. This one very much isn't.
Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2022
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4hSamsung Galaxy 4 5 Pro
Say hello to two new foldable phones, new smartwatches, and a new pair of wireless earbuds.
How England's looming drought will hit the country's wildlife hard
4hBirds, fish and insects in England are already under strain from extremely dry conditions, but an expected lengthy drought will hit wildlife even harder
Underwater robot scans seabed to seek out the most harmful pollution
4hA robot equipped with AI image recognition can identify and map rubbish on the seafloor to help prioritise clean-up operations towards the most toxic materials
To break through bacteria's protective shield, target the shield-maker
4hAntibiotic-resistant bacteria are making it increasingly difficult to combat many infections. And types of bacteria classified as "Gram-negative"—which refers to the Gram staining method used to differentiate bacteria—are particularly hard to combat as they have an additional protective layer of their cell wall.
How centuries of self-isolation turned Japan into one of the most sustainable societies on Earth
4hAt the start of the 1600s, Japan's rulers feared that Christianity—which had recently been introduced to the southern parts of the country by European missionaries—would spread. In response, they effectively sealed the islands off from the outside world in 1603, with Japanese people not allowed to leave and very few foreigners allowed in. This became known as Japan's Edo period, and the borders re
Old dogs with hearing loss may face higher dementia risk
4hA new study explores the connection between hearing loss and dementia in geriatric dogs. The work could aid in both treatment of aging dogs and in understanding the relationship between sensory loss and cognitive function in dogs. "In humans, we know that age-related hearing loss is estimated to affect one-third of people over age 65," says Natasha Olby, chair in gerontology at North Carolina Sta
Author Correction: Proteogenomic characterization of 2002 human cancers reveals pan-cancer molecular subtypes and associated pathways
4hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32539-y
Publisher Correction: Cardiac disruption of SDHAF4-mediated mitochondrial complex II assembly promotes dilated cardiomyopathy
4hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32492-w
Author Correction: Sustainable oxygen evolution electrocatalysis in aqueous 1 M H2SO4 with earth abundant nanostructured Co3O4
4hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32399-6 Author Correction: Sustainable oxygen evolution electrocatalysis in aqueous 1 M H 2 SO 4 with earth abundant nanostructured Co 3 O 4
mTORC1 controls Golgi architecture and vesicle secretion by phosphorylation of SCYL1
4hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32487-7 mTORC1 is a master regulator of cell growth with well-known functions in inhibiting autophagic vesicle formation. Here, the authors show that mTORC1 also affects Golgi architecture and vesicle secretion by phosphorylating the scaffold protein SCYL1.
Targeting the Retinoblastoma/E2F repressive complex by CDK4/6 inhibitors amplifies oncolytic potency of an oncolytic adenovirus
4hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32087-5 Neither CDK4/6 inhibitors nor oncolytic adenoviruses show high efficiency as monotherapy in the treatment of cancer. Authors show here that when combined, CDK4/6 inhibitors deplete Retinoblastoma protein levels, which leads to more efficient virus replication and an increase in oncolytic virus-producing cancer
Molecular characterization of the missing electron pathways for butanol synthesis in Clostridium acetobutylicum
4hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32269-1 Ferredoxin-NAD(P) + oxidoreductases are important enzymes for redox balancing in n-butanol production by Clostridium acetobutylicum, but the encoding genes remain unknown. Here, the authors identify the long sought-after genes and increase n-butanol production by optimizing the levels of the two enzymes.
New England Biolabs® Introduces Faustovirus Capping Enzyme, a Novel Enzymatic mRNA Capping Solution for mRNA Manufacturing
5hNew enzyme improves capping efficiency and scalability for mRNA manufacturing workflows, including vaccine generation.
For Some Dolphins, the Key to Mating is Rolling With a Tight, Noisy Crew
5hA pair of studies show that male bottlenose dolphins rely on wingmen when wooing mates—and that they cultivate these friendships by being vocal.
Science skeptics often suffer from overconfidence
5hPeople who dispute scientific consensus on topics such as vaccine efficacy, climate change, or the Big Bang tend to overestimate their own knowledge of these subjects, a new study finds. The study surveyed thousands of Americans online, quizzing them on scientific facts and soliciting their opinions on eight contested topics, including the COVID-19 vaccine. The researchers found that respondents
UK to 'urgently' offer polio vaccine booster to children aged 1 to 9 in London
5hMove to increase protection against virus comes as sewage surveillance indicates transmission is taking place
Scientists twirl liquid light into time-periodic cluster
5hResearchers from Skoltech, the University of Iceland, and the University of Southampton have demonstrated the formation of an odd never-before-seen entity from the realm of quantum physics: a cluster of optical vortices with periodic charge flipping. Fundamental studies of optical vortices hold the promise of applications in optical microscopy, quantum cryptography, enhanced-bandwidth optical comm
Neutrons help track down mammalian ancestors
5hA team of German and Argentinian researchers has used neutrons in the FRM II research neutron source at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to identify an animal species that has been extinct for 220 million years. Findings on the new species provide surprising insights into the evolution of mammals.
New AI meets profit, risk goals for complex financial portfolios
5hResearchers have developed and demonstrated an artificial intelligence (AI) program that allows them to meet specific investment risk and return goals for large-scale portfolios containing hundreds of assets.
Blipcoin
5hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02144-6 An interview to remember.
Neutrons help track down mammalian ancestors
5hA team of German and Argentinian researchers has used neutrons in the FRM II research neutron source at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to identify an animal species that has been extinct for 220 million years. Findings on the new species provide surprising insights into the evolution of mammals.
Inden længe skifter lægevagten hænder i Region Sjælland
5h1. oktober overtager Region Sjælland den samlede ledelse af den regionale lægevagt fra PLO. Det vil byde på flere opgaver til paramedicinere, og så er der markante ændringer på vej i nattetimerne. Hvor mange læger, der er indgået aftaler med, kan regionen dog ikke oplyse.
Praktiserende lægers aftale med 1813 har gjort andre læger vrede: Nu kræver de mere i løn
5hStørrelsen på den lønpakke, som Region Hovedstaden tilbyder praktiserende læger, der tager arbejde i Akuttelefonen 1813, har startet en kædereaktion af utilfredshed og øgede lønkrav fra både FAS og Yngre Læger. Inden sommerferien opsagde parterne deres overenskomst på området. Det kan skade rekrutteringen af læger til 1813.
Replication protein A and WAS protein partner to fix damaged DNA
5hDNA replication and repair happens thousands of times a day in the human body and most of the time, people don't notice when things go wrong thanks to the work of Replication protein A (RPA), the "guardian of the genome." Scientists previously believed this protein "hero" responsible for repairing damaged DNA in human cells worked alone, but a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researcher
Ultra-thin but tough implantable material could treat spinal cord injury and Parkinson's disease
5hFlexible implanted electronics are a step closer toward clinical applications thanks to a recent breakthrough technology developed by a research team from Griffith University and UNSW Sydney.
Replication protein A and WAS protein partner to fix damaged DNA
5hDNA replication and repair happens thousands of times a day in the human body and most of the time, people don't notice when things go wrong thanks to the work of Replication protein A (RPA), the "guardian of the genome." Scientists previously believed this protein "hero" responsible for repairing damaged DNA in human cells worked alone, but a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researcher
The Download: psychedelics for women, and Roe v. Wade online
5hThis 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. Psychedelics are having a moment and women could be the ones to benefit Psychedelics are having a moment. After decades of prohibition and vilification, they are increasingly being employed as therapeutics. Drugs like ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin mushrooms a
For Some Dolphins, the Key to Mating is Rolling With a Tight, Noisy Crew
5hA pair of studies show that male bottlenose dolphins rely on wingmen when wooing mates—and that they cultivate these friendships by being vocal.
In Humanity's Collective Unconscious, the Body Is a Bad Dream
5hWhen DALL-E presented a powerful new canvas, people's imaginations drifted in a clinical direction. Why?
The Psychology of Inspiring Everyday Climate Action
5hIndividual choices and habits help the climate. Understanding how people think can make it happen.
Research on collapse ultimate load of fabricated reinforced concrete column and steel beam composite frame structure
5hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17936-z
Follow-up of men with a PI-RADS 4/5 lesion after negative MRI/Ultrasound fusion biopsy
5hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17260-6
New drug candidate fights off more than 300 drug-resistant bacteria
5hUrinary tract infections are common, yet are increasingly tough to treat because the bacteria that cause them are becoming resistant to many antibiotics. Now, in ACS Central Science, researchers report a new molecule that inhibits drug-resistant bacteria in lab experiments, as well as in mice with pneumonia and urinary tract infections. The researchers say that this compound, fabimycin, could one
New drug candidate fights off more than 300 drug-resistant bacteria
5hUrinary tract infections are common, yet are increasingly tough to treat because the bacteria that cause them are becoming resistant to many antibiotics. Now, in ACS Central Science, researchers report a new molecule that inhibits drug-resistant bacteria in lab experiments, as well as in mice with pneumonia and urinary tract infections. The researchers say that this compound, fabimycin, could one
A 'potentially hazardous' blue-whale-size asteroid will zip through Earth's orbit on Friday
5hThe asteroid is being tracked by NASA and isn't a danger to Earth.
Best meal delivery service 2022: Complete nutrition delivered to your door
5hThese are the best meal delivery services we've tried, from heat-and-eat time options, to culinary homers
Have a Difficult Childhood? These Writers Did Too.
6hThe neglected or endangered child—the orphan, the vagrant, the waif—is a character with deep roots in the Western canon. Beginning perhaps with the binding of Isaac in the Bible, this figure appears everywhere: in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther , in Charles Dickens's oeuvre and, more recently, in Toni Morrison's. These stories captivate young and old readers, provoking
How California Exported Its Worst Problem to Texas
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6hHousing Market Millions
On an otherwise sleepy Saturday morning, cars were parked bumper to bumper along a suburban street. Couples formed a line around the block, nervously sipping coffee and double-checking paperwork. They were there to see a charming but decidedly modest house—early-'90s suburban, vinyl shutters, holly bushes—that had just come on the market. Twenty-four hours later, the home had sold for 20 percent
Skærpede krav til godstog på Storebælt på vej tre år efter dødsulykke
6hPLUS. Der skal indføres skærpede krav til overkørsel med lommevogne på Storebælt efter to hændelser på broen, hvor den ene kostede otte mennesker livet.
Fraud, Scientific Rigor, and Alzheimer's Research
6hA stunning case of possible fraud in Alzheimer's research reinforces the need for scientific rigor at every level. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Usikkerhed om effekten af antistof brugt til højrisikopatienter med COVID-19
6hMed omikronvarianten er AstraZenecas monoklonale antistof det eneste i sin klasse anbefalet af Dansk Selskab for Infektionsmedicin. Der er dog usikkerhed om effekten, siger klinisk professor.
How Scientists Revived Dead Pigs' Organs, and What the Feat Means for Transplants
6hA whole-body perfusion system restored cellular activity in pigs an hour postmortem
How Scientists Revived Dead Pigs' Organs, and What the Feat Means for Transplants
6hA whole-body perfusion system restored cellular activity in pigs an hour postmortem
How Scientists Revived Dead Pigs' Organs, and What the Feat Means for Transplants
6hA whole-body perfusion system restored cellular activity in pigs an hour postmortem
Machine Learning Is Causing a 'Reproducibility Crisis' in Science
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6hMachine Learning AI
AI hype has researchers in fields from medicine to political science rushing to use techniques that they don't always understand—causing a wave of spurious results.
Three Possible Futures of the Monkeypox Epidemic
6hFollowing a White House declaration of emergency, the US is at a crossroads in how it responds to the virus. Each scenario has wildly varying results.
The Other Ukrainian Army
6hPhotographs by Jedrzej Nowicki H istory has turning points, moments when events shift and the future seems suddenly clear. But history also has in-between points, days and weeks when everything seems impermanent and nobody knows what will happen next. Odesa in the summer of 2022 is like that—a city suspended between great events. The panic that swept the city in February, when it seemed the Russi
Lessons From a Lonely, Trump-Defiant Republican
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6hRepublican Beutler Trump
Donald Trump is not known as a man of his word, but he's worked hard to follow through on his promise of retribution against Republicans who voted to impeach him in 2021. Of the 10 GOP House members who voted for impeachment, four retired rather than face likely losses, two lost primaries, and a third, Liz Cheney, is almost certain to lose hers later this month. Two of the others, Daniel Newhouse
NASA's DART Craft Could Leave Asteroid 'Unrecognizable': Study
7hEarth has been walloped by enormous asteroids in the past, and it's going to happen again. For the first time in history, there's a chance that we could intercept one of these objects and prevent an impact. NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission is currently en route to a particular pair of space rocks to test that very technology, but researchers from the University of Bern and t
Allergen immunterapi kan måske forhindre astma i at udvikle sig
7hAnalyse af data fra det store REACT-studie viser, at sublingual immunterapi virker lige så godt som injektioner i forhold til at skabe immunitet over for forskellige typer af luftvejsallergier. Desuden viser analysen, at behandling med allergen immunterapi ikke alene giver færre astmasymptomer, men også forebygger udvikling af mere svær astma. Dataene blev præsenteret på EAACI.
AI bedömer melanoms djup lika bra som hudläkare
7hDet är svårt att korrekt bedöma tjockleken på hudcancer, men en vältränad algoritm klarar den utmanande uppgiften nästan lika bra som en erfaren hudläkare. Det visar en studie från Göteborgs universitet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Typ 1-diabetes ökar risken för psykisk ohälsa i familjer
7hBarn med typ 1-diabetes och deras familjemedlemmar riskerar att drabbas av psykisk ohälsa, visar forskning från Karolinska institutet. Fynden visar behovet av psykologiskt stöd inom diabetesvården. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Google Danmark får ny chef
7hBianca Bruhn kommer fra en stilling som direktør for EU og Storbritannien i analysevirksomheden Yougov.
Bullied abroad: how foreign researchers can fight back
7hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02155-3 Most international scholars do not report experiences of bullying because they fear retaliation, including threats to cancel visas. But they can take action.
Underpaid and overworked: researchers abroad fall prey to bullying
7hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02142-8 Nature investigates multiple instances of scholars on working visas experiencing abuse and salary discrimination.
Researchers decode metal-making recipes in ancient Chinese text
7hStudy identifies mystery elements in Kaogong ji , shedding light on how early bronzes were produced Researchers have deciphered enigmatic recipes for metal-making contained in an ancient Chinese text, revealing unexpected complexity in the art at the time. Six chemical formulas are given in a Chinese text from 300BC known as the Kaogong ji. The manuscript, known as The World's Oldest Encyclopedia
Self-pollinating plant shows rapid loss of genetic variation
7hWithout bumble bees, a flowering plant that can self-pollinate lost substantial genetic variation within only nine generations, an experimental study found.
Effectiveness of third vaccine dose for coronavirus disease 2019 during the Omicron variant pandemic: a prospective observational study in Japan
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17990-7
The effects of the voglibose on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice model
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7hFatty Liver Disease
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-15550-7
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy or upfront surgery in localized pancreatic cancer: a contemporary analysis
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17743-6
The mediating effect of parenting style on the relationship between first-born children's temperament and psychological adaptation
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17897-3
The a subunit isoforms of vacuolar-type proton ATPase exhibit differential distribution in mouse perigastrulation embryos
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-18002-4
The global contribution of invasive vertebrate eradication as a key island restoration tool
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-14982-5
The prognosis of non-small cell lung cancer patients according to endobronchial metastatic lesion
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17918-1
PRC1-mediated epigenetic programming is required to generate the ovarian reserve
7hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31759-6 In humans, the ovarian reserve is maintained over decades by meiotic arrest of oocytes. Here the authors show that Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 (PRC1)-mediated epigenetic programming is essential for formation of ovarian reserve and thus female reproductive lifespan.
N-Heterocyclic carbene-based C-centered Au(I)-Ag(I) clusters with intense phosphorescence and organelle-selective translocation in cells
7hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31891-3 Photoluminescent gold clusters have unique chemical and physical properties based on their perturbed electronic structures. Here, the authors report the synthesis of carbon-centered Au(I)-Ag(I) clusters with high phosphorescence quantum yields using N-heterocyclic carbene ligands.
Embedded metallic nanoparticles facilitate metastability of switchable metallic domains in Mott threshold switches
7hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32081-x Control of percolative dynamics of metal and insulator domains during electrically triggered insulator-metal transition underlies applications in energy-efficient switches. Jo et al. show that embedded metallic nanoparticles enhance the metastability and memory effects of metallic domains in VO2 switches.
Measuring corporate Paris Compliance using a strict science-based approach
7hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31143-4 New study defines key guidelines to accurately assess the alignment of companies with Paris goals, finding that current methods to evaluate performance are deficient with few companies assessed as Paris Compliant.
Scientists uncover ancient source of oxygen that could have fueled life on early Earth
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7hAncient Oxygen Earth
Chemical reactions in early Earth's crust may have provided oxygen to ancient microbes.
What is a fecal transplant?
7hFecal transplants have become a common procedure to treat bowel infections – but how do they work and are there any risks involved?
Twin 'grumpy mouth' reliefs of Olmec contortionists discovered in Mexico
7hResearchers have found two reliefs in Mexico that are tied to the ancient Olmec civilization.
The effects of overturning Roe v. Wade in seven simple charts
8hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02139-3 Abortions will continue, but might be harder to access safely.
Psychedelics are having a moment and women could be the ones to benefit
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8hYears Psychedelics
Nikhita Singhal's breath still catches when she talks about how her life changed. A psychiatry resident at the University of Toronto, Singhal says it was using psychedelic drugs—ayahuasca, ketamine, and MDMA—that finally addressed the eating disorder she'd had since she was seven years old. "It was really emotionally and psychologically painful," she says, recounting a particular ayahuasca trip s
Study reveals how the ovarian reserve is established
8hFertility is finite for mammalian females. From birth, females possess a limited number of primordial follicles, collectively called the ovarian reserve. Within each follicle is an oocyte that eventually becomes an egg. But with age, the follicles in the ovarian reserve decrease.
Hareport hazard—researchers identify most dangerous times for hares on Dublin Airport's runway
8hResearchers have identified the times of the day when hares are more likely to be struck by aircraft at Dublin airport—and believe their findings may help reduce costly "runway roadkill" incidences around the world.
Maritime Apps for Your Next Seaside Vacation
8hWith the right software on your phone you can turn a getaway on the water into an opportunity for discovery, from deciphering signal flags to forecasting tides.
These Groups Want Disruptive Climate Protests. Oil Heirs Are Funding Them.
8hBeneficiaries of two American oil fortunes are supporting groups trying to block fossil fuel projects. One donor said he felt a "moral obligation."
Study reveals how the ovarian reserve is established
9hFertility is finite for mammalian females. From birth, females possess a limited number of primordial follicles, collectively called the ovarian reserve. Within each follicle is an oocyte that eventually becomes an egg. But with age, the follicles in the ovarian reserve decrease.
Hareport hazard—researchers identify most dangerous times for hares on Dublin Airport's runway
9hResearchers have identified the times of the day when hares are more likely to be struck by aircraft at Dublin airport—and believe their findings may help reduce costly "runway roadkill" incidences around the world.
COVID antiviral, carbon-dating troubles and Chile's science bet
9hNature, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02138-4 The latest science news, in brief.
These Spiders Look Like They're in REM Sleep… Which Could Mean They're Dreaming
10hOf what do spiders dream?
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The Monkeypox Epidemic Is Unusual: Here's How I Know
10hWhile sexual encounters are currently the predominant mode of transmission among reported cases, monkeypox is neither a new disease, nor a sexually transmitted infection. STIs are spread primarily through sexual contact, while monkeypox can — and does — spread through any form of prolonged, close contact.
Local molecular and global connectomic contributions to cross-disorder cortical abnormalities
10hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32420-y Changes to structural and functional connectivity can give rise to neurodegeneration and neurodevelopmental diseases. Here the authors investigate molecular and connectomic patterns in 13 different neurological, psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diseases from the ENIGMA consortium.
Linking oxidative and reductive clusters to prepare crystalline porous catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction with H2O
10hNature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32449-z A crystalline hetero-metallic cluster catalyst based on a covalent organic framework strategy is reported. The catalyst can facilitate both photocatalytic oxidative and reductive reactions leading to efficient production of HCOOH from CO2 and H2O.
Giant yellow crustacean in an aquarium turns out to be new species
10hA new species of creamy-yellow isopod was hiding in plain sight in Japan's Enoshima Aquarium. It was first found in the Gulf of Mexico and mistaken for another species.
Minor Google Meltdown Exposes The World's Utter Reliance on a Single Tech Company
11hPlease try again later.
Stranded beluga whale rescued from France's Seine river
11hA beluga whale stranded in the river Seine in northern France for more than a week was removed from the water early Wednesday in the first stage of an ambitious rescue operation to return it to the sea.
On the menu at a UK restaurant: carbon footprint
11hThe menu at The Canteen in southwest England doesn't just let diners know how much a dish costs. They can also check its carbon footprint.
Stranded beluga whale rescued from France's Seine river
11hA beluga whale stranded in the river Seine in northern France for more than a week was removed from the water early Wednesday in the first stage of an ambitious rescue operation to return it to the sea.
Birds on island time: Study relates island characteristics with the seasonal ebb and flow of bird species
11hA new study examines how the geographic characteristics of the world's islands influence seasonal variation in the number of bird species. The study determines how seasonal species richness of birds is affected by the size of the island, how isolated it is from the mainland and other islands, and the latitude in which it lies. The study's findings are published in the journal Proceedings of the Ro
How global COVID-19 pandemic restrictions shed light on the relationship between transport and air pollution
11hAs around 4 billion people around the world shut their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic—cutting their travel by more than half—city skies that were once overcast with air pollution began to clear up.
Birds on island time: Study relates island characteristics with the seasonal ebb and flow of bird species
11hA new study examines how the geographic characteristics of the world's islands influence seasonal variation in the number of bird species. The study determines how seasonal species richness of birds is affected by the size of the island, how isolated it is from the mainland and other islands, and the latitude in which it lies. The study's findings are published in the journal Proceedings of the Ro
See-through zebrafish, new imaging method put blood stem cells in high-resolution spotlight
11hFor the first time, researchers can get a high-resolution view of single blood stem cells thanks to a little help from microscopy and zebrafish.
Investors threaten financial stability of health care providers: New study
11hThere is growing alarm that Wall Street actors are increasingly buying up hospitals, nursing homes and other providers to make "outsized returns." These investors have little or no knowledge of health care, many say, and treat it simply as a financial asset to be bought and sold, not a social good.
See-through zebrafish, new imaging method put blood stem cells in high-resolution spotlight
11hFor the first time, researchers can get a high-resolution view of single blood stem cells thanks to a little help from microscopy and zebrafish.
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TikTok Is 'Shadow-Promoting' Banned Content in Russia
11hThe company said it would prevent Russia-based users from uploading new content—but their videos are still showing up on FYPs.
Creepy deep-sea 'vanilla Vader' woodlouse is 25 times bigger than a land louse
12hScientists have identified a woodlouse relative — a 10-inch-long, creamy yellow critter called Bathynomus yucatanensis from deep in the Gulf of Mexico.
Obese patients 'being weight-shamed by doctors and nurses'
12hExclusive: Research shows some people skip medical appointments because they feel humiliated by staff Doctors and nurses often "weight-shame" people who are overweight or obese, leaving them feeling anxious, depressed and wrongly blaming themselves for their condition, research has found. Such behaviour, although usually the result of "unconscious weight bias", leads to people not attending medic
Researchers find way to shrink a VR headset down to normal glasses size
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Newly developed AI programs have accurately predicted the role of DNA's regulatory elements and 3D structure based solely on its raw sequence
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Rainwater everywhere on Earth unsafe to drink due to 'forever chemicals', study finds
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CHIPS and Science Act signed into law with $52 billion in funding for US foundries
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Amazon's Roomba Deal Is Really About Mapping Your Home. In buying iRobot, the e-commerce titan gets a data collection machine that comes with a vacuum.
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NIF reports that they have reached another milestone in fusion research: they produced a plasma in which self-heating locally surpasses not only the external heating but also all loss mechanisms, fulfilling the so-called Lawson criterion for fusion ignition
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Study Supports Potential of Genome-to-Treatment (GTRx) to Guide Physicians in the Management of 500 Treatable Genetic Diseases
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Newly identified Langya virus tracked after China reports dozens of cases
13hVirus, which causes symptoms including fever, fatigue, cough, loss of appetite and muscle aches, is believed to have spread from animals to humans Get our free news app , morning email briefing and daily news podcast Researchers have begun tracking a newly identified virus in China, with dozens of cases recorded so far. The novel Langya henipavirus (LayV) was first detected in the north-eastern p
Climate change leads to invasive insect expansion on US West Coast
13hClimate change has led to warming temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, leading some insect species to expand their range into more northerly oak savannas, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Climate change leads to invasive insect expansion on US West Coast
14hClimate change has led to warming temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, leading some insect species to expand their range into more northerly oak savannas, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Biogasanlæg bruger fossil naturgas til at fremstille 'grøn' gas
14hPLUS. Masser af danske biogasanlæg bruger naturgas, når de fremstiller metan til gasnettet. Det skyldes en statslig støtteordning, der gør det billigere at købe fossil gas end anlæggenes egen grønnere biogas.
Secrets of an ancient Chinese recipe for bronze finally deciphered
14hMetal-making practices described in a 2300-year-old text called the Kaogong Ji are more sophisticated than anyone realised
Bats show fewer signs of ageing while they are hibernating
14hSimilarly to marmots, a brown bat species (Eptesicus fuscus) expresses reduced ageing biomarkers while hibernating
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Scientists Discover New Species of Deep-Sea Isopod
14hThe recently-discovered giant creature lives in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico.
New giant deep-sea isopod discovered in the Gulf of Mexico
14hResearchers have identified a new species of Bathonymus, the famed genera of deep-sea isopods whose viral internet fame has made them the most famous aquatic crustaceans since Sebastian of "The Little Mermaid."
New giant deep-sea isopod discovered in the Gulf of Mexico
14hResearchers have identified a new species of Bathonymus, the famed genera of deep-sea isopods whose viral internet fame has made them the most famous aquatic crustaceans since Sebastian of "The Little Mermaid."
Scientists Discover 'Silent' Stingrays Actually Make Weird Clicking Noises
15hThe first documented evidence.
Wildlife under stress as dry spell shrinks rivers
15hMost of the world's chalk streams are in southern and eastern England and are under particular strain.
Cognitive Tradeoff Hypothesis: what do you think?
16hCTH developed by the primatologist Tetsuro Matsuzawa (his GScholar page) asserts that humans developed language by replacing part of the working memory power; this relates to a type of group culture developed where passing information became more important. CTH, Wikipedia There is also this interesting video with the author . What do you think about this theory? submitted by /u/mahnehsilla [link]
If a couple has 3 sons, is the next child more likely to be a girl?
16hAs Laplace apparently wrote in his Essay about probability, a large percentage of people behave as if the answer is yes. The phenomenon is called The Gambler's Fallacy Interesting pars from the article (Psychology section): > Kahneman and Tversky interpret this to mean that people believe short sequences of random events should be representative of longer ones. > The gambler's fallacy can also be
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Human-machine interfaces work underwater, generate their own power
17hScientists describe the development of a type of wearable human-machine interface device that is stretchable, inexpensive, and waterproof. The device is based on a soft magnetoelastic sensor array that converts mechanical pressure from the press of a finger into an electrical signal. The device involves two main components: a layer that translates mechanical movement to a magnetic response and a m
Ultrasound could save racehorses from bucked shins
17hWhen racehorses enter training at about 2 years old, they can develop tiny stress fractures and new bone formations in their legs. This condition, called bucked shin, occurs in about 70% of the animals. Researchers have now developed a method to screen for bucked shin using ultrasound. Axial transmission, in which an ultrasound emitter and receiver are placed on the skin to induce and measure wave
Body posture affects how oral drugs absorbed by stomach
17hA common method of administering drugs is orally, by swallowing a pill or capsule. But oral administration is the most complex way for the human body to absorb an active pharmaceutical ingredient, because the bioavailability of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract depends on the medication's ingredients and the stomach's dynamic physiological environment. Researchers have now employed a biomimet
Chemists achieve 'molecular editing' feat
17hA new techniques enable unprecedented versatility in the design of drug molecules.
Two-medication strategy offers both benefit and risk after coronary artery bypass surgery
17hA new analysis shows that a combination of two anti-platelets drugs can benefit patients after the most common type of cardiac surgery — while also increasing the risk of potentially dangerous bleeding. This double-edged finding suggests physicians should carefully weigh the use of these medications after this procedure.
Mountain events could improve safety with ultra-high resolution weather models
17hHigh-resolution modeling of a 'blizzard-like' storm that killed 21 ultramarathoners in 2021 shows where coarser models underestimated the storm — and highlights the need for ultra-high-resolution forecasts for events held in mountainous terrain.
Hearing loss in dogs associated with dementia
17hA new study explores the connection between hearing loss and dementia in geriatric dogs. The work could aid in both treatment of aging dogs and in understanding the relationship between sensory loss and cognitive function in dogs.
Microrobotics in endodontic treatment, diagnostics
17hIn a proof-of-concept study, researchers have shown that microrobots can access the difficult to reach surfaces of the root canal with controlled precision, treating and disrupting biofilms and even retrieving samples for diagnostics, enabling a more personalized treatment plan.
Concrete evidence: Simple method to improve the sustainability of construction
17hResearchers have improved the compressive strength and other properties of recycled concrete after high-pressure compaction. For example, one thermally treated sample exhibited >5× improvement compared with no thermal treatment. The results of this work will help minimize the carbon footprint of the construction industry by making maximum use of concrete that would otherwise be wasted.
Future medical applications in drug design
17hMorphogens are the secreted molecules that pattern embryonic tissues. These molecules are important not only for the embryo during development, but also for the adult during tissue repair. However, the way these morphogens are distributed to ensure patterning occurs is still not fully understood. Using a combination of experiments and mathematical modeling, researchers learned more about the role
A mutated eye offers a glimpse of a key protein for preventing cancer
17hResearchers have showcased the central role of a specific protein for stopping cell death and regulating the cell cycle.
Chemists achieve 'molecular editing' feat
17hA new techniques enable unprecedented versatility in the design of drug molecules.
Rangers Keep Discovering Human Remains in Drying Up Lake
17hNumber Four It happened again. On Saturday, park rangers came across yet another set of human remains in Lake Mead's shrinking waters, NPR reports . The investigation is still ongoing, and no cause of death has been released. This is the fourth grisly discovery of the like since May, when boaters discovered a human body stashed inside a barrel — likely a homicide victim, according to officials —
What Comes After the Search Warrant?
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18hTrump Republican FBI
If Donald Trump committed crimes on his way out of the White House, he should be subject to the same treatment as any other alleged criminal. The reason for this is simple: Ours is a government of laws, not of men, as John Adams once observed. Nobody, not even a president, is above those laws. So why did I feel nauseous yesterday, watching coverage of the FBI executing a search warrant at Trump's
Hibernation: The Extreme Lifestyle That Can Stop Aging
18hToday's most elderly bats aren't supposed to exist. Ounce for ounce and pound for pound, they are categorically teeny mammals; according to the evolutionary rules that hold across species , they should be short-lived, like other small-bodied creatures. And yet, many of Earth's winged mammals buck this trend, sometimes blowing decades past their anticipated expiration date. One species, Brandt's b
Half of people with possible signs of cancer wait six months to contact a GP
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18hHalf Six Months GP
Survey by Cancer Research UK shows poorer people less likely to see their family GP, reducing survival chances Half of people with possible cancer symptoms in the UK do not contact a GP for at least six months, potentially reducing their chances of survival, research has found. Poorer people are less likely than the better-off to see their family doctor once they have eventually sought medical he
US government ramps up effort to put in place 'too hot to work' rules
18hUS investigators have carried out an unprecedented number of heat-related workplace inspections this summer, while federal and state governments are adopting measures to protect workers from heat
Iran Just Made a $10 Million Import Order Using Crypto
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18hIran US Import Crypto
Evasion Iran has purchased $10 million worth of imported goods using cryptocurrency — a move that could allow the country to evade US sanctions. So far, not much is known about the crypto order first announced by the country's Tasnim news agency . For one, we still don't know which specific cryptocurrency was used or what the large purchase order entailed. The import order could only be the begin
New study shows that aging neutralizes sex differences in the brain
19hWhen male and female fruit flies age, their brains become desexualized. Age-related changes take place in both sexes, but the male brain becomes feminized to a larger extent than the female brain becomes masculinized. This is the conclusion of a study performed by a research group at Linköping University. The findings are published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Scie
Hibernation slows biological aging in bats
19hThe most common bat in the United States, the big brown bat, boasts an unusually long lifespan of up to 19 years. A new study led by University of Maryland researchers identifies one of the secrets to this bat's exceptional longevity: hibernation.
New study shows that aging neutralizes sex differences in the brain
19hWhen male and female fruit flies age, their brains become desexualized. Age-related changes take place in both sexes, but the male brain becomes feminized to a larger extent than the female brain becomes masculinized. This is the conclusion of a study performed by a research group at Linköping University. The findings are published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Scie
Hibernation slows biological aging in bats
19hThe most common bat in the United States, the big brown bat, boasts an unusually long lifespan of up to 19 years. A new study led by University of Maryland researchers identifies one of the secrets to this bat's exceptional longevity: hibernation.
One of 5G's Biggest Features Is a Security Minefield
19hNew research found troubling vulnerabilities in the 5G platforms carriers offer to wrangle embedded device data.
Surgical Robot Could Perform Surgeries By Itself on Space Station
19hSpace Surgery Do astronauts dream of robotic surgery? A remote controlled surgical robot called MIRA — short for Miniaturized In-Vivo Robotic Assistance — is set to make its debut aboard the International Space Station sometime in 2024. The robot's creator, Virtual Incision Corporation, announced the news last week, after signing a contract with NASA. While the surgical robot isn't going to perfo
The President Who Wanted Nazi Generals
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19hTrump Milley German
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here . Americans should not let the revelations about Donald Trump's demands for a loyal military get lost in all the hysteria over the raid at Mar-a-Lago. But first, here are three new stories from The Atla
The Bad and Good News About Trump's Violent Supporters
19hIn some corners of MAGA-land, a new civil war is getting under way. The FBI's arrival at Mar-a-Lago yesterday evening to collect evidence in a criminal investigation related to former President Donald Trump is the trigger that some of his supporters needed to suggest that violence is imminent . Predictably, the unverified Twitter accounts of armchair revolutionaries circulated claims such as "I a
Identification of a non-axisymmetric mode in laboratory experiments searching for standard magnetorotational instability
19hNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32278-0 Magnetohydrodynamic instabilities are related to different characteristics and behavior of fluids. Here the authors report an experiment and simulation combined study of a global non-axisymmetric MHD instability that exists at sufficiently large rotation rates and intermediate magnetic field strengths.
Analysis: No, AI Isn't Sentient, You Absolute Morons
20hBIG WAVES WERE MADE earlier this year when a former Google engineer, Blake Lemoine, told a reporter at the Washington Post that a Google language-modeling AI — a chatbot called LaMDA — was sentient. Google refuted the claims, ultimately firing Lemoine, but not before the engineer's testimony sent the question of AI sentience and the ethics of language modeling programs ricocheting through public
New research using stable isotopes sheds light on how New Zealand's diverse range of toothed whales and dolphins coexist
21hAn international collaborative study involving researchers from Massey University, the University of Canterbury, NIWA, and Flinders University has analyzed the isotopic niche of 21 species of toothed whales in New Zealand.
New research using stable isotopes sheds light on how New Zealand's diverse range of toothed whales and dolphins coexist
21hAn international collaborative study involving researchers from Massey University, the University of Canterbury, NIWA, and Flinders University has analyzed the isotopic niche of 21 species of toothed whales in New Zealand.
A fossilized tooth may determine the origin of the Chincoteague ponies
21hA fossilized horse tooth could finally provide an answer to the mystery of how the wild Chincoteague ponies ended up on Maryland and Virginia's Assateague Island.
Is Crying Good For You?
21hScientists are challenging the idea that crying is an emotional release. But they've also found that tearing up can bring us closer to others.
Rewilding Could Benefit Ecosystem in American West, New Study Says
21hWolves and beavers have key environmental impacts in the western U.S. Here is how researchers are working to reintroduce them.
Best Headphone Stands in 2022
21hTucked into the back corner beside your monitor, or suspended under the lip of your desk, headphone stands help you manage space and create a comfortable work environment. Some headphone stands are freestanding objects that capitalize on aesthetics and serve one single purpose. Others offer your headphones a proverbial gilded throne while concurrently serving as a charging bank, offering wireless
Celebrities Smacked Down Over Shilling NFTs Without Legal Disclosures
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21hS. Dogg Paris Hilton NFT
Shilling NFTs A consumer watchdog group has issued a stern warning to more than a dozen celebrities for promoting non-fungible token (NFT) collections without disclosing if they're profiting off of them. In a statement, the Truth in Advertising (TINA) nonprofit announced that it had sent notification letters to 17 celebs , including Madonna, Tom Brady, and Paris Hilton, alerting them that if they
'STEVE' descends on North America after surprise solar storm
21hA surprise solar storm bashed Earth on Aug. 7 and 8, triggering an appearance of the mysterious glowing phenomenon called STEVE.
A role for cell 'antennae' in managing dopamine signals in the brain
22hA historically overlooked rod-like projection present on nearly every cell type in the human body may finally be getting its scientific due: A new study has found that these appendages, called cilia, on neurons in the brain have a key role in ensuring a specific dopamine receptor's signals are properly received.
Research team models moving 'washers' that help DNA replicate
22hKnowing the structure of a complex biological system isn't nearly enough to understand how it works. It helps to know how the system moves.
Newfound X-ray flashes might shed light on their own origins
22hNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02110-2 Archival data reveals a trove of the mysterious phenomena known as fast X-ray transients.
Research team models moving 'washers' that help DNA replicate
22hKnowing the structure of a complex biological system isn't nearly enough to understand how it works. It helps to know how the system moves.
Understanding how motor proteins shape our cells
22hUnderstanding the busy networks inside our cells can help researchers develop new cancer treatments and prevent dangerous fungal infections.
Understanding how motor proteins shape our cells
22hUnderstanding the busy networks inside our cells can help researchers develop new cancer treatments and prevent dangerous fungal infections.
Do 'bouncing universes' have a beginning?
22hA new study by physicists highlights one way that cyclic or 'bouncing' cosmologies fall flat. 'People proposed bouncing universes to make the universe infinite into the past, but what we show is that one of the newest types of these models doesn't work,' says a professor of physics.
Clearing the mist hiding the genome
22hA team has developed a new mathematical method that can eliminate signal noise and thus enable the extraction of clear signals from single-cell RNA sequencing data. The new method successfully decreases random sampling noise in the data to enable a precise and complete understanding of a cell's activity.
AI pilot can navigate crowded airspace
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22hAI Pilot Crowded Airspace
Researchers have developed an AI pilot that enables autonomous aircraft to navigate a crowded airspace. The artificial intelligence can safely avoid collisions, predict the intent of other aircraft, track aircraft and coordinate with their actions, and communicate over the radio with pilots and air traffic controllers. The researchers aim to develop the AI so the behaviors of their system will be
Circadian clocks play a key role in fat cell growth
22hDisruption of the circadian clocks that keep the body and its cells entrained to the 24-hour day-night cycle plays a critical role in weight gain, according to a pair of studies.
New target for therapies to treat preterm labor
22hResearchers have identified a cause of preterm labor, an enigma that has long challenged researchers. New research suggests a protein, called Piezo1, is responsible for regulating the behavior of the uterus. Piezo1 keeps the uterus relaxed ensuring that it continues to stretch and expand during the 40 weeks it takes a fetus to grow.
Symptoms of insomnia may reduce likelihood of alcohol-induced blackout
22hHeavy drinkers with symptoms of insomnia, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, may be less likely to suffer alcohol-induced blackouts, according to a new study.
First of NASA's SunRISE SmallSats rolls off production line
22hSix of NASA's SunRISE small satellites will work together, creating the largest radio telescope ever launched to detect and track hazardous explosive space weather events.
Robot helps reveal how ants pass on knowledge
22hScientists have developed a small robot to understand how ants teach one another.
Which Neurons Go to Sleep First in Humans? fMRI Can Tell
22hBy linking blood flow patterns to bioelectric signals in the brains of sleeping volunteers, scientists are studying the order in which brain regions fall asleep and wake up.
CT scanner captures entire woolly mammoth tusk
22hResearchers successfully captured CT images of an entire woolly mammoth tusk. Researchers were able to do a full scan of the tusk in its entirety — or in toto — using a newer clinical CT scanner. The new technology allows for large-scale imaging without having to do multiple partial scans.
Planet formation: ALMA detects gas in a circumplanetary disk
22hScientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to study planet formation have made the first-ever detection of gas in a circumplanetary disk. What's more, the detection also suggests the presence of a very young exoplanet.
Robot helps reveal how ants pass on knowledge
22hScientists have developed a small robot to understand how ants teach one another.
Networking for food: Bats communicate and work together for more efficient foraging
22hSocial hunting strategies are already well documented in many animal species when prey is distributed in an unpredictable way across the landscape. Researchers have now demonstrated for the first time that animals — in this case the common noctule bat — join together and form a mobile sensory network in order to increase their chances of finding their prey. The analyses show that predators can a
Drought increases microbe-laden dust landing in Sierras
22hDust from all over the world is landing in the Sierra Nevada mountains carrying microbes that are toxic to both plants and humans. New research shows higher concentrations of the dust are landing at lower elevations, where people are more likely to be hiking.
The speed at which spinosaurid dinosaur teeth were replaced accounts for their overabundance in Cretaceous sites
22hSpinosaurid dinosaurs were able to develop up to three generations of teeth at the same time, a high replacement rate that explains why so many teeth of this type have been found in Cretaceous sites.
New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus' atmosphere
22hScientists using sophisticated computational chemistry techniques have identified a new pathway for how sulfur particles can form in the atmosphere of Venus. These results may help to understand the long sought-after identity of the mysterious ultraviolet absorber on Venus.
Big Takeaways From the FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid
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23hTrump Florida Garland FBI
The fact that a search of Donald Trump's Florida home was even necessary says a lot.
Exposed! International Space Station tests organisms, materials in space
23hSpace may look empty, but it contains extreme temperatures, high levels of background radiation, micrometeoroids, and the unfiltered glare of the sun. In addition, materials and equipment on the outside of the International Space Station are exposed to atomic oxygen (AO) and other charged particles as it orbits the Earth at the very edge of our atmosphere. Only the hardiest materials, equipment, a
Leadership online: Charisma matters most in video communication
23hManagers need to make a consistent impression in order to motivate and inspire people, and that applies even more to video communication than to other digital channels. Researchers investigated the influence that charismatic leadership tactics used in text, audio and video communication channels have on employee performance. They focused on mobile work and the gig economy, in which jobs are flexib
More wolves, beavers needed as part of improving western United States habitats
23hScientists are proposing management changes on western federal lands that they say would result in more wolves and beavers and would re-establish ecological processes.
CT scanner captures entire wooly mammoth tusk
23hFor the first time, researchers successfully captured CT images of an entire wooly mammoth tusk, according to a new "Images in Radiology" article published in the journal Radiology. Researchers were able to do a full scan of the tusk in its entirety—or in toto—using a newer clinical CT scanner. The new technology allows for large-scale imaging without having to do multiple partial scans.
CT scanner captures entire wooly mammoth tusk
23hFor the first time, researchers successfully captured CT images of an entire wooly mammoth tusk, according to a new "Images in Radiology" article published in the journal Radiology. Researchers were able to do a full scan of the tusk in its entirety—or in toto—using a newer clinical CT scanner. The new technology allows for large-scale imaging without having to do multiple partial scans.
Which ornamental plants perform best for pollinators?
23hGuides suggest some species are better than others for pollinators, but when you get to the plant nursery you're confronted by half a dozen cultivars of the same species. How do you pick between them?
Banana peels make sugar cookies better for you
23hBanana peels aren't always destined for the trash or compost anymore. They're making their way onto people's plates, replacing pork in "pulled peel" sandwiches and getting fried up into "bacon." And now, researchers reporting in ACS Food Science & Technology show that incorporating banana peel flour into sugar cookie batter makes the treats more healthful. In taste tests, cookies enriched with som
Banana peels make sugar cookies better for you
23hBanana peels aren't always destined for the trash or compost anymore. They're making their way onto people's plates, replacing pork in "pulled peel" sandwiches and getting fried up into "bacon." And now, researchers reporting in ACS Food Science & Technology show that incorporating banana peel flour into sugar cookie batter makes the treats more healthful. In taste tests, cookies enriched with som
Which ornamental plants perform best for pollinators?
23hGuides suggest some species are better than others for pollinators, but when you get to the plant nursery you're confronted by half a dozen cultivars of the same species. How do you pick between them?
Sweet success: New enzymatic biosystem harvests the potential of the sugar maltose
23hMicroorganism-free enzyme-based reaction systems are now used for the production of hydrogen, bioelectricity, and useful biochemicals. In these biosystems, raw materials called substrates are broken down by a series of enzymes (i.e., biological catalysts) to obtain the desired end-product. In several cases, the substrates are carbohydrates such as sucrose, cellulose, or starch. In the first step o
Mountain events could improve safety with ultra-high resolution weather models
23hIn late May of 2021, 172 runners set out to tackle a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultramarathon in northwestern China. By midday, as the runners made their way through a rugged, high-elevation part of the course, temperatures plunged, strong winds whipped around the hillslopes and freezing rain and hail pummeled the runners. By the next day, the death toll from the sudden storm had risen to 21.
Sweet success: New enzymatic biosystem harvests the potential of the sugar maltose
23hMicroorganism-free enzyme-based reaction systems are now used for the production of hydrogen, bioelectricity, and useful biochemicals. In these biosystems, raw materials called substrates are broken down by a series of enzymes (i.e., biological catalysts) to obtain the desired end-product. In several cases, the substrates are carbohydrates such as sucrose, cellulose, or starch. In the first step o
In Love with the Shape of You: Physical Scaffolding Defines Organoid Patterning
23hControlling a growing tissue's shape achieves deterministic and uniform patterning in intestinal organoids.
Biden Signs Industrial Policy Bill Aimed at Bolstering Competition With China
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23hBiden Signs US China
The legislation invests in American chip manufacturing and is part of a streak of legislative successes that President Biden is planning to highlight as the midterm elections approach.
A novel mechanism of regulation of the oncogenic transcription factor GLI3 by toll-like receptor signaling
23hA new research paper was published in Oncotarget on August 3, 2022, entitled, "."
Discovery of non-conventional peptides in Vitis vinifera L. through peptidogenomics
23hAlthough some researchers have identified peptides through multiple methods, as in Arabidopsis and maize, the biological functions of most non-conventional peptides (NCPs) remain to be demonstrated. NCPs function by modulating larger regulatory proteins, and their functions can therefore be predicted from the proteins on which they act. In addition, the functions of NCPs can also be predicted by g
A novel mechanism of regulation of the oncogenic transcription factor GLI3 by toll-like receptor signaling
23hA new research paper was published in Oncotarget on August 3, 2022, entitled, "."
In Memoriam: James Lovelock (1919-2022)
23hThe inventor who introduced the Gaia hypothesis to environmental science leaves behind a rich legacy
Conservatives Believe Trump Is Above the Law
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23hFBI Trump Republicans
A former president's home was raided by federal law enforcement yesterday, reportedly over possession of classified documents. Although prosecution of former heads of state has occurred in other democracies, a form of government in which ostensibly no one is above the law , it has never happened in America, a place that did not even punish the leaders of a rebellion in defense of human bondage .
The Powerful, Unlikely Force Shaping Modern TV
23hDan Erickson, the creator of Severance , has been having what he calls "anxiety daydreams." He's working on the second season of the acclaimed Apple TV+ series, and though the show just got nominated for a bevy of Emmys, he's already picturing the worst: headlines about disappointed viewers, articles analyzing his ineptitude, reviews pronouncing "the biggest precipitous drop-off in quality in the
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Discovery of non-conventional peptides in Vitis vinifera L. through peptidogenomics
23hAlthough some researchers have identified peptides through multiple methods, as in Arabidopsis and maize, the biological functions of most non-conventional peptides (NCPs) remain to be demonstrated. NCPs function by modulating larger regulatory proteins, and their functions can therefore be predicted from the proteins on which they act. In addition, the functions of NCPs can also be predicted by g
Study: Climate Change Making More Than Half of Infectious Diseases Far Worse
23hAs if the consequences of climate change aren't already proving to be disastrous enough, a shocking new study found that over half of all human pathogenic diseases can be aggravated by greenhouse gas driven climate change. In a new study , published this week in the journal Nature Climate Change , an international team of researchers combed through several decades' worth of scientific papers that
Driverless Robotaxis To Officially Hit Chinese Streets
23hDriverless in China China is about to get the San Francisco treatment now that tech giant Baidu is able to operate its autonomous car service without a driver in two major Chinese cities. According to a company press release , the artificial intelligence company has finally won approval to operate a limited number of its Apollo Go autonomous fleet vehicles in the cities of Wuhan and Chongqing — a
Raptor downregulation rescues neuronal phenotypes in mouse models of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
23hNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31961-6 Karalis et al show that genetic reduction of the mTORC1 component Raptor improves multiple phenotypes in mouse models of TSC. Their findings suggest that Raptor could be a potential therapeutic target for treating the neurological aspects of TSC.
Tiny electromagnetic robot runs fast and re-forms after being squished
23hA soft rubber robot smaller than a postage stamp and controlled by electromagnetic forces can swim, jump and rotate – and could be used to deliver drugs or perform procedures inside a human body
Scientists improve the power output of triboelectric nanogenerators with carbon particles
23hMost of us have felt the shock from static electricity by touching a metallic object after putting on a sweater or walking across a carpet. This occurs as a result of charge build-up whenever two dissimilar materials (such as our body and the fabric) come in contact with each other.
Dry lightning sparks many of the worst wildfires
1dDry lightning outbreaks are the leading cause of some of the largest wildfire outbreaks in modern California history, a new study shows. Despite this, dry lightning has remained largely understudied across this region—until now. Researchers developed the first long-term climatology of dry lightning—lightning which occurs with less than 2.5mm of rainfall—in central and northern California. The stu
New model sheds light on day/night cycle in the global ocean
1dPhytoplankton is the foundation of all life on the planet. Understanding how these photosynthetic organisms react to their ocean environment is important to understanding the rest of the food web.
UK supplies of monkeypox vaccine in danger of running out this month
1dNHS warns higher than expected demand leaves it facing acute shortages until shipments in late September
Men from ethnic minorities earn 10% less than their white counterparts inside the same firm
1dNew research has found there are significant differences in the earnings between white and ethnic minority workers who are colleagues in the same workplace.
Climate Change Prematurely Ages Lizards Before They're Born
1dLizards born to parents that experienced persistent heat had shortened telomeres, a genetic weathering that typically happens with age but can also be exacerbated by stress.
Author Correction: Clonally expanded CD8 T cells characterize amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-4
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05184-0
Bonobo apes pout and throw tantrums — and gain sympathy
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02135-7 Primates that showed infantile behaviour after losing in a conflict drew consolation from their companions.
As more space junk falls to Earth, should we be worried?
1dLast week, debris from a suspected Chinese booster rocket made an uncontrolled return to Earth, reportedly falling just metres from villages in Malaysia and Indonesia, and triggering a rebuke from Nasa. This follows the recent discovery of SpaceX debris on a sheep farm in regional NSW. Jane Lee speaks to ANU astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker and reporter Natasha May about why more space junk is falli
An Answer for Every Host Cell Protein Assay Question
1dExperts discuss how to optimize challenging host cell protein assays.
Tracing ancient lineages of pseudoscorpions in the tropical forests of Western India
1dThe tropical forests of the Western Ghats, a vast mountain range in Western India, are home to many diverse species, especially endemic ones. In a recent study, published in the journal Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, researchers at the LIB have for the first time analyzed the distribution of pseudoscorpions (an arachnid group) in this region in the light of geo-climatic fluctuations and co
Hearing loss in dogs associated with dementia
1dA new study from North Carolina State University explores the connection between hearing loss and dementia in geriatric dogs. The work could aid in both treatment of aging dogs and in understanding the relationship between sensory loss and cognitive function in dogs.
Tracing ancient lineages of pseudoscorpions in the tropical forests of Western India
1dThe tropical forests of the Western Ghats, a vast mountain range in Western India, are home to many diverse species, especially endemic ones. In a recent study, published in the journal Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, researchers at the LIB have for the first time analyzed the distribution of pseudoscorpions (an arachnid group) in this region in the light of geo-climatic fluctuations and co
Hearing loss in dogs associated with dementia
1dA new study from North Carolina State University explores the connection between hearing loss and dementia in geriatric dogs. The work could aid in both treatment of aging dogs and in understanding the relationship between sensory loss and cognitive function in dogs.
Dansk ingeniør bygger vandløsninger: Spørgsmål fra chefen fik ingeniør til at satse på rent drikkevand i ulande
1dPLUS. Efter en samtale med sin chef for år tilbage er Jeppe Kjems i dag præcis, hvor han så sig selv dengang: i gang med drikkevandsprojekter i fattige lande.
Meta Says its New Chatbot Can Experience 'Hallucinations'
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1dMeta AI Mark Zuckerberg
Meta is the recently renamed entity behind Facebook, but it's also one of the most active companies in artificial intelligence research. You can sample the fruits of its labors right now by striking up a conversation with Meta's new AI. BlenderBot 3 sets a record for the most AI parameters — 175 billion of them. That makes BlenderBot 3 capable of carrying on conversations about almost anything, b
New online resource can help users 'bee' friendly when it comes to planting for pollinators
1dAn online database developed at the University of Sussex which documents pollinator-plant interactions, could help the public understand how to plant for pollinators and support biodiversity.
France readies rescue of beluga astray in Seine
1dFrench marine experts will attempt Tuesday to rescue a beluga whale that swam up the Seine river and return it to the sea, officials said, a complex and risky operation for an animal already sick and malnourished.
What are the different components of fitness
1dFrom agility and balance to strength and flexibility, discover the different components of fitness and how to train effectively
New online resource can help users 'bee' friendly when it comes to planting for pollinators
1dAn online database developed at the University of Sussex which documents pollinator-plant interactions, could help the public understand how to plant for pollinators and support biodiversity.
UK meteorologists, water firms issue warnings as extreme heatwave looms
1dThe UK's meteorological agency on Tuesday issued an "amber" warning for extreme heat while the country's biggest water provider said restrictions loom, as Britain braces for another punishing heatwave later this week.
France readies rescue of beluga astray in Seine
1dFrench marine experts will attempt Tuesday to rescue a beluga whale that swam up the Seine river and return it to the sea, officials said, a complex and risky operation for an animal already sick and malnourished.
In control of chaos to engineer high-entropy ceramics
1dNature strives for chaos. That's a nice, comforting phrase when yet another coffee cup has toppled over the computer keyboard and you imagine you could wish the sugary, milky brew back into the coffee cup—where it had been just seconds before. But wishing won't work. Because, as mentioned, nature strives for chaos.
Tracking marine plastic drift from space
1dEvery 60 seconds the equivalent of a truckload of plastic enters the global ocean. Where does it end up? Right now, researchers simply don't know. But in a bid to help find out, an ESA-led project developed floating transmitters whose passage can be tracked over time, helping in turn to guide a sophisticated software model of marine plastic litter accumulation.
Last Month Was among the Hottest Julys Ever Recorded
1dJuly 2022 became one of the planet's top three hottest Julys amid a summer of record-shattering heat for the Northern Hemisphere
WHO stresses monkeypox surge not linked to monkeys amid attack reports
1dWorld Health Organization issues statement after reports of animals being poisoned in Brazil The World Health Organization has stressed that monkeypox outbreaks are not linked to monkeys, following a number of reported attacks on the primates in Brazil. "What people need to know is that the transmission we are seeing is happening between humans," a WHO spokesperson, Margaret Harris, told reporter
Website Selling Moon Mission Launch Tickets Crashed Almost Immediately
1dPlight of Artemis It's the Moon mission that just keeps on not giving. After a long, winding series of delays , NASA's Artemis I Moon mission is finally slated for launch on August 29 — barring any further setbacks. But once again, humanity's historic return to the Moon has hit another snag: almost immediately after the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex made launch spectator tickets available
Review: Garmin's Instinct 2S Solar Watch is Rugged and Dependable
1dIf you're looking for a smartwatch that uses renewable energy while tracking essential metrics, consider the Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Watch . Garmin keeps pumping out multi-sport and running watches that leave the competition scrambling to keep up. The Garmin Instinct 2S Solar is a 2022 update to the Instinct line, which came out in 2018. From the get go, I found that the 2S Solar shines when it
Why Iceland's volcanic activity is so special
1dThe Fagradalsfjall volcano near Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city, began to erupt August 3. Visitors have since flocked to witness the dramatic lava flows for themselves. Known as the "Land of Fire and Ice," Iceland is no stranger to such eruptions and, fortunately, they tend to be characterized by slow lava flows rather than explosions. Here, Paul Segall , a geophysicist at Stanford University,
'Hero' protein has a helper for DNA repair
1dNew research reveals that the "guardian of the genome," doesn't work alone on DNA repair. DNA replication and repair happens thousands of times a day in the human body and most of the time, people don't notice when things go wrong thanks to the work of Replication protein A (RPA), the "guardian of the genome ." Scientists previously believed this protein "hero" responsible for repairing damaged D
Fault that no one noticed sprung a destructive surprise
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02134-8 A damaging earthquake in Indonesia is ascribed to a previously unknown fracture in Earth's crust.
Customized fiber generates Bessel beams
1dAn all fiber-based approach to generating special optical beams, called Bessel beams, could open up new applications in imaging, optical trapping and communications.
What's the future of drones in counterterrorism operations and the Ukraine war?
1dUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign political science professor Nicholas Grossman is the author of "Drones and Terrorism: Asymmetric Warfare and the Threat to Global Security" and specializes in international relations. Grossman spoke with News Bureau business and law editor Phil Ciciora about the implications of the U.S. killing former al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri by drone in Afghanistan.
'One in 30 million': Yet another rare orange lobster rescued, this time in Mississippi
1dFor the second time in less than a month, a "1 in 30 million" lobster defied becoming dinner after being saved Monday from a Southern seafood restaurant tank.
'One in 30 million': Yet another rare orange lobster rescued, this time in Mississippi
1dFor the second time in less than a month, a "1 in 30 million" lobster defied becoming dinner after being saved Monday from a Southern seafood restaurant tank.
Scientists offer blueprint for sustainable redesign of food systems
1dNew research describes food systems designed not by the logic of growth such as efficiency and extraction, but by principles of sufficiency, regeneration, distribution, commons, and care. It argues that food systems can instead be the foundation of healthy communities, ecologies and economies.
A mutated eye offers a glimpse of a key protein for preventing cancer
1dAbout 15 years ago, a group of researchers discovered mutant zebrafish. The eyes of these zebrafish did not develop correctly, resulting in significantly smaller eyes than those of wild zebrafish. Now, one of these researchers—Prof. Ichiro Masai—who leads the Developmental Neurobiology Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), alongside his former Ph.D. student Dr. Swathy Bab
Scientists offer blueprint for sustainable redesign of food systems
1dNew research describes food systems designed not by the logic of growth such as efficiency and extraction, but by principles of sufficiency, regeneration, distribution, commons, and care. It argues that food systems can instead be the foundation of healthy communities, ecologies and economies.
A mutated eye offers a glimpse of a key protein for preventing cancer
1dAbout 15 years ago, a group of researchers discovered mutant zebrafish. The eyes of these zebrafish did not develop correctly, resulting in significantly smaller eyes than those of wild zebrafish. Now, one of these researchers—Prof. Ichiro Masai—who leads the Developmental Neurobiology Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), alongside his former Ph.D. student Dr. Swathy Bab
Physicists switch magnetic state using spin current
1dWhen Carnegie Mellon University doctoral candidates I-Hsuan Kao and Ryan Muzzio started working together a switch flicked on. Then off.
Author Correction: Residue level, occurrence characteristics and ecological risk of pesticides in typical farmland-river interlaced area of Baiyang Lake upstream, China
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17817-5
Play ontogeny in young chickens is affected by domestication and early stress
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17617-x
The Economic Principle That Helps Me Order at Restaurants
1dThis article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic , Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. In the 19th century, when European thinkers began developing the economic principle of diminishing marginal utility, they probably weren't dwelling on its implications for the best strategy for ordering food at a resta
Stuck With Trump
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1dTrump FBI New York
You might think that the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago yesterday would provide a welcome opportunity for a Trump-weary Republican Party. This would be an entirely postpresidential scandal for Donald Trump. Unlike his two impeachments, this time any legal jeopardy is a purely personal Trump problem. Big donors and Fox News management have been trying for months to nudge the party away from Trump. Here
Chemists achieve 'molecular editing' feat
1dChemists from Scripps Research and the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed methods for the precise, flexible modification of a broad class of chemical compounds called bicyclic aza-arenes, which are commonly used to build drug molecules.
Leadership online: Charisma matters most in video communication
1dManagers need to make a consistent impression in order to motivate and inspire people, and that applies even more to video communication than to other digital channels. That is the result of a study by researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). They investigated the influence that charismatic leadership tactics used in text, audio and video communication channels have on employee perf
Chemists achieve 'molecular editing' feat
1dChemists from Scripps Research and the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed methods for the precise, flexible modification of a broad class of chemical compounds called bicyclic aza-arenes, which are commonly used to build drug molecules.
This Therapeutic VR Experience is Just Like Tripping on Acid
1dDavid Glowacki, an artist and computational molecular physicist who suffered a life-changing near death experience, has reportedly developed a virtual reality experience called Isness-D that works just as well as LSD or psilocybin at bringing users to self-transcendence. As he explained to MIT Technology Review , Glowacki has been working to capture self-transcendence — which, psychologically spe
Tiny electromagnetic robot runs fast and reforms after being squished
1dA soft rubber robot smaller than a postage stamp and controlled by electromagnetic forces can swim, jump and rotate – and could be used to deliver drugs or perform procedures inside a human body
A promising new way to detoxify fruits and fruit products from patulin, a common fungal toxin
1dOne of the toxins commonly found in fruit like apples, pears, grapes, kiwifruit, blueberries and peaches and their products, is called patulin. Now, researchers have reported one of the first enzymes that can degrade up to 95% of patulin from apple juice with added patulin within 24 hours.
Monocultures or mixed species? New research shows how different forests cope with drought
1dMonocultures of some of the U.K.'s most economically important conifers may be more resilient to spring drought than mixed species forests, new research has shown.
A promising new way to detoxify fruits and fruit products from patulin, a common fungal toxin
1dOne of the toxins commonly found in fruit like apples, pears, grapes, kiwifruit, blueberries and peaches and their products, is called patulin. Now, researchers have reported one of the first enzymes that can degrade up to 95% of patulin from apple juice with added patulin within 24 hours.
Monocultures or mixed species? New research shows how different forests cope with drought
1dMonocultures of some of the U.K.'s most economically important conifers may be more resilient to spring drought than mixed species forests, new research has shown.
Mathematical method enables extraction of clear signals from single-cell RNA sequencing data
1dSince scientists first mapped the complete human genome, attention has now turned to the question of how cells use this master copy of genetic instructions. It is known that when genes are switched on, parts of the DNA sequences in the cell nucleus are copied into shorter string-like molecules, RNA, that deliver the molecules essential for survival and cell-specific functions.
Spanish researchers have created the first nanobots that kill bacteria in animals, and say they could offer an alternative way to deal with diseases that are antibiotic resistant.
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After Going Solar, I Felt the Bliss of Sudden Abundance
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Small-scale fisheries catch more threatened elasmobranchs inside partially protected areas than in unprotected areas
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32035-3 Marine protected areas are proposed to protect elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, and rays) but the fishing impact from small-scale fisheries in these areas is unknown. From 1256 fishing operations carried out in partially protected and unprotected areas in six Mediterranean countries, this study shows that catche
A strategy to assess spillover risk of bat SARS-related coronaviruses in Southeast Asia
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31860-w Coronaviruses may spill over from bats to humans. This study uses epidemiological data, species distribution models, and probabilistic risk assessment to map overlap among people and SARSr-CoV bat hosts and estimate how many people are infected with bat-origin SARSr-CoVs in Southeast Asia annually.
Mathematical method enables extraction of clear signals from single-cell RNA sequencing data
1dSince scientists first mapped the complete human genome, attention has now turned to the question of how cells use this master copy of genetic instructions. It is known that when genes are switched on, parts of the DNA sequences in the cell nucleus are copied into shorter string-like molecules, RNA, that deliver the molecules essential for survival and cell-specific functions.
Learning techniques?
1dI just googled "making better models" which is to some extent what learning means to me and found the Farnam Street . If you take a look or have already done what do you think of the strategies to improving cognitive ability in there ? submitted by /u/mahnehsilla [link] [comments]
Speed of spinosaurid dinosaur teeth replacement accounts for their overabundance in Cretaceous sites
1dSpinosaurid dinosaurs were able to develop up to three generations of teeth at the same time, a high replacement rate that explains why so many teeth of this type have been found in Cretaceous sites. This has been confirmed by a study in which researchers from the UPV/EHU are taking part and which has been published in the journal Historical Biology.
Speed of spinosaurid dinosaur teeth replacement accounts for their overabundance in Cretaceous sites
1dSpinosaurid dinosaurs were able to develop up to three generations of teeth at the same time, a high replacement rate that explains why so many teeth of this type have been found in Cretaceous sites. This has been confirmed by a study in which researchers from the UPV/EHU are taking part and which has been published in the journal Historical Biology.
Contribution of almost $5 billion to GDP from British Columbia's ocean likely an underestimate
1dBritish Columbia's ocean contributed almost $5 billion to provincial gross domestic product in 2015, a sum that is likely an underestimate, a new UBC study has found.
Molecular Editing of Aza-arene C–H Bonds by Distance, Geometry and Chirality
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05175-1
Tens of thousands of people exposed to bat coronaviruses each year
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02153-5 These infections increase the risk of the next pandemic.
The experimental observation of long-lived phantom helix states in Heisenberg quantum magnets
1dResearchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the MIT-Harvard Center for Ultracold Atoms, Harvard University and Stanford University have recently unveiled the existence of unique helical spin states in Heisenberg quantum magnets. Their observations, published in a paper in Nature Physics, could have important implications for the simulation of spin-related physical processes and dyn
Federal Circuit Court Rules AI Can't Hold Patents
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1dAI US the Patent Act
(Photo: United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit) One computer scientist's artificial intelligence advancements have brought forth a question only this century could Devise: can an AI system that's created something new be considered an inventor? According to the United States federal circuit court, the answer is no. Stephen Thaler, the creator of DABUS ("Device for the Autonomous B
Endangered sharks, rays caught in protected Med areas: study
1dEndangered sharks, rays and skates in the Mediterranean are more frequently caught in protected than in unprotected areas, according to research published Tuesday highlighting the need for better conservation for critically threatened species.
Endangered sharks, rays caught in protected Med areas: study
1dEndangered sharks, rays and skates in the Mediterranean are more frequently caught in protected than in unprotected areas, according to research published Tuesday highlighting the need for better conservation for critically threatened species.
Gene editing via CRISPR/Cas9 can lead to cell toxicity and genome instability
1dCRISPR/Cas9 is a precise gene editing technique whose development by Jennifer A. Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier was recognized with the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Commonly known as "genetic scissors," CRISPR allows the introduction of the desired DNA sequence into (virtually) any spot of the genome, thus modifying or inactivating a gene. This technique is widely used in biomedical research
Gene editing via CRISPR/Cas9 can lead to cell toxicity and genome instability
1dCRISPR/Cas9 is a precise gene editing technique whose development by Jennifer A. Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier was recognized with the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Commonly known as "genetic scissors," CRISPR allows the introduction of the desired DNA sequence into (virtually) any spot of the genome, thus modifying or inactivating a gene. This technique is widely used in biomedical research
Study looks at food-buying behavior during different stages of COVID pandemic
1dA new study examines how Americans acquired food at various points during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how those activities changed over time as case numbers fluctuated and vaccines became available.
Ecological continuity between orangutans and extinct ancestors highlights their dependence on intact rainforests
1dAn international research team led by Prof. Hervé Bocherens of the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment at the University of Tübingen and his Ph.D. student Sophie G. Habinger has reconstructed the habitat of the ancestors of orangutans in present-day Myanmar as part of the collaborative project EVEPRIMASIA between the Universities of Tübingen, Germany, and Poitiers, France.
First-ever detection of gas in a circumplanetary disk
1dScientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and partners at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) have made the first-ever detection of gas in an circumplanetary disk. What's more, the detection also suggests the presence of a very young exoplanet. The results of the research are published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
Ultrasound could save racehorses from bucked shins
1dWhen racehorses enter training at about 2 years old, they can develop tiny stress fractures and new bone formations in their legs. This condition, called bucked shin, occurs in about 70% of the animals, leading to pain and delays in training schedules.
Uncovering the secret of insulin growth factor ternary complex
1dInsulin-like growth factor (IGF) is a hormone that greatly influences growth in fetuses and children, but also body maintenance and metabolism in adults. IGF regulates cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival by activating IGF receptors distributed in cell membranes of various tissues. However, IGF is so unstable that its half-life is less than 10 minutes in its free state.
Survey: COVID caution is plummeting
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1dCovid 19 Omicron Americans
The number of United States adults saying they have returned to living their "normal, pre-COVID-19 life" has more than doubled over the past six months, survey results show. Increasing numbers say they personally know someone who has died from COVID-19 and personally know someone who has suffered the lingering effects such as neurological problems and fatigue that are commonly known as "long COVI
Astronomers plan to fish an interstellar meteorite out of the ocean using a massive magnet
1dThe interstellar asteroid crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 2014 and its recovery would be a world-changing scientific discovery, scientists say.
Ecological continuity between orangutans and extinct ancestors highlights their dependence on intact rainforests
1dAn international research team led by Prof. Hervé Bocherens of the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment at the University of Tübingen and his Ph.D. student Sophie G. Habinger has reconstructed the habitat of the ancestors of orangutans in present-day Myanmar as part of the collaborative project EVEPRIMASIA between the Universities of Tübingen, Germany, and Poitiers, France.
Ultrasound could save racehorses from bucked shins
1dWhen racehorses enter training at about 2 years old, they can develop tiny stress fractures and new bone formations in their legs. This condition, called bucked shin, occurs in about 70% of the animals, leading to pain and delays in training schedules.
Uncovering the secret of insulin growth factor ternary complex
1dInsulin-like growth factor (IGF) is a hormone that greatly influences growth in fetuses and children, but also body maintenance and metabolism in adults. IGF regulates cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival by activating IGF receptors distributed in cell membranes of various tissues. However, IGF is so unstable that its half-life is less than 10 minutes in its free state.
Recycling dead trees could cut carbon emissions in US cities
1dA proposal to make better use of fallen leaves and dead trees in urban areas in the US could cut carbon emissions, though it may not be practical
Twisted-graphene model exhibits complex electronic behavior
1dA pair of researchers, one with Peking University, the other with Princeton University, has found that the parameters of twisted-graphene's excitation spectra correspond directly to attributes of the heavy fermion model. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters, Zhi-Da Song and B. Andrei Bernevig describe building a model to show aspects of the Bistritzer-MacDonald model and
Preventive HIV drug shows urgent need for transparency on pricing
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02136-6 The drug cabotegravir could be a game-changer in the fight against HIV/AIDS — but we need to know why it costs so much.
Overlæge fra Nordsjællands Hospital er udnævnt professor i intensiv medicin
1dMorten Bestle er udnævnt til klinisk professor ved Københavns Universitet. Han forsker i akut nyresvigt og væskeoverskud hos patienter med kritisk sygdom.
The most experienced cat owners are giving their pets unwelcome affection, study suggests
1dSelf-proclaimed "cat people" might not always know what's best for their pets when it comes to showing them affection, new research suggests—and it could affect their cat's behavior during interactions.
The most experienced cat owners are giving their pets unwelcome affection, study suggests
1dSelf-proclaimed "cat people" might not always know what's best for their pets when it comes to showing them affection, new research suggests—and it could affect their cat's behavior during interactions.
How the Physics of Nothing Underlies Everything
1dMillennia ago, Aristotle asserted that nature abhors a vacuum, reasoning that objects would fly through truly empty space at impossible speeds. In 1277, the French bishop Etienne Tempier shot back, declaring that God could do anything, even create a vacuum. Then a mere scientist pulled it off. Otto von Guericke invented a pump to suck the air from within a hollow copper sphere… Source
An upgrade for magnetic resonance methods with a 1,000-fold amplifier
1dResearchers determine the structure and dynamics of proteins using NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectroscopy. Until now, however, much higher concentrations were necessary for in-vitro measurements of the biomolecules in solution than found in our body's cells. An NMR method enhanced by a very powerful amplifier, in combination with molecular dynamics simulation, now enables their detection an
An upgrade for magnetic resonance methods with a 1,000-fold amplifier
1dResearchers determine the structure and dynamics of proteins using NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectroscopy. Until now, however, much higher concentrations were necessary for in-vitro measurements of the biomolecules in solution than found in our body's cells. An NMR method enhanced by a very powerful amplifier, in combination with molecular dynamics simulation, now enables their detection an
Databaseformand er overrasket over store regionale forskelle i forebyggende karkirurgiske behandlinger og amputationsrater
1dRKKP's rapport om amputationer og karkirurgiske indgreb vil bidrage positivt til kvalitetsudviklingen inden for karkirurgien, mener formanden for Landsregistret Karbase.
How government 'welcome' systems fail refugees
1dA new book documents how systems in Canada, Germany, and the United States have failed refugees from Syria. President Biden has pledged to "welcome" 100,000 Ukrainian refugees displaced by Russia's invasion. What awaits them? "In all the time that I've been studying, working with, and learning from people who are displaced, 'welcome' is not the word that they use to describe their experience in t
Custom Electric Engine in a Truck?! | Street Outlaws: Farmtruck and AZN
1dStream Street Outlaws: Farmtruck and AZN on discovery+ ► https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/street-outlaws-farmtruck-and-azn-us #StreetOutlaws #FarmtruckAndAZN #Discovery Subscribe to Discovery: http://bit.ly/SubscribeDiscovery Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Discovery We're on Instagram! https://instagram.com/Discovery Join Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discovery Follow U
Kræftens Bekæmpelse med millionbevilling til bedre overvågning af kræftopererede
1dMed en bevilling på 4,5 mio. kr. støtter Kræftens Bekæmpelse et nyt intelligent alarmsystem, der skal forbedre overvågningen af patienter efter kræftoperationer.
Thin foil body-shield resuscitation barrier device to protect from blood: an experimental study
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17915-4
Lymphocyte to monocyte ratio and serum albumin changes predict tacrolimus therapy outcomes in patients with ulcerative colitis
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17763-2
Quality assessment and chemical diversity of Australian propolis from Apis mellifera bees
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17955-w
Disturbing Robotic Slime Can Move Around Inside the Body, Pick Up Objects
1dScientists working at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have created something that looks horrifying, and only gets more upsetting when you learn it's designed to crawl around inside your body. The appropriately named "magnetic slime robot" doesn't need any internal electronics — it's a combination of several different materials, allowing it to be controlled with external magnetic fields. The r
Science retracts coral reef recovery paper more than a year after a report on allegations in its own pages
1dFifteen months after its news division published an investigation into work on coral reef recovery, Science has retracted a 2014 paper on the subject. The article, "Chemically mediated behavior of recruiting corals and fishes: A tipping point that may limit reef recovery," was written by a group at Georgia Institute of Technology led by Danielle … Continue reading
How Scientists Revived Organs in Pigs an Hour After They Died
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1dYale Scientists Hours
Oxygen is the elixir of life. Stop its flow—during a stroke, heart attack, or death—and the body's tissues respond in a biological storm that eventually leads to their death. It's not great for organ transplants. Most donated organs struggle to survive beyond death. Deprived of oxygen, they rapidly lose their function. Cells turn into acidic, bloated blobs that leak, injuring their neighbors. The
Webb images reveal one of the earliest galaxies ever found
1dTwo new images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope show what may be among the earliest galaxies ever observed. Both images include objects from more than 13 billion years ago, and one offers a much wider field of view than Webb's First Deep Field image, which was released amid great fanfare July 12. The images represent some of the first out of a major collaboration of astronomers and other ac
Vitamin B12 may treat fatty liver disease
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1dFatty Liver Disease
B vitamins can potentially treat advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new study. Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease—and it turns out that vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements could reverse this process. These findings could help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, an umbrella term fo
What is genocide?
1dActs of genocide — trying to partially or completely destroy an entire people or group — have been committed countless times throughout history.
What Legalizing Marijuana Does to Synthetic Poisoning Cases
1dResearchers found that states with permissive cannabis laws have 37 percent fewer poisoning events related to synthetic cannabinoids.
Patients and Doctors Navigate Conflicting Abortion and Emergency Care Laws
1dThe Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has put medical providers in the tough position of deciding when emergency abortions and other lifesaving procedures are necessary
Synthesis of bioactive (1→6)-β-glucose branched poly-amido-saccharides that stimulate and induce M1 polarization in macrophages
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32346-5 Difficulty with purification, structural heterogenicity, and limited water solubility of β-glucans has significantly limited their therapeutic applications. Here, the authors report the synthesis of (1→6)-β-glucose-branched poly-amido-saccharides as glycan-mimetics and demonstrate macrophage stimulation and po
Ultra-flat and long-lived plasmons in a strongly correlated oxide
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32359-0 Dispersionless plasmons could find important practical applications, but previous demonstrations have been limited to 2D materials and small momentum range. Here the authors report ultra-flat plasmons propagating over a wide range of momenta in a 3D strongly correlated oxide α-Ti2O3.
Lowest July Antarctic sea ice on record: monitor
1dLast month saw the lowest extent of Antarctic sea ice on record for July, according to the European Union's satellite monitoring group.
Data suggests social media has important role to play in raising the profile of women's sports
1dMore than 17 million viewers tuned in to see England's historic win over Germany in the Women's Euros 2022 last month, and 87,192 fans watched it live at Wembley Stadium.
3D printing of short-carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoset polymer composites
1dThe 27-second video plays on a loop and it's mesmerizing to watch: Carbon fiber material pouring out of a 3D printer and slowly swirling and stacking like soft-serve ice cream.
Nigeria tackles publishing in predatory journals
1dHigher education institutions in Nigeria need to train academics to spot fraudulent journals, researchers say.
Optimized directional polarization camera helps terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring
1dA terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center by a Long March 4B carrier rocket, and entered the planned orbit.
Will Europe Force a Facebook Blackout?
1dRegulators are close to stopping Meta from sending EU data to the US, bringing a years-long privacy battle to a head.
Novel fluorescence sensing platform developed for visual monitoring of food safety
1dA research team led by Prof. Jiang Changlong from the Institute of Solid State, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has constructed a multi-emitting europium metal organic framework fluorophore for the visual detection of gallic acid (GA) through a portable sensing platform.
The shapes of shrimp farms affect their groundwater pollution
1dCoastal aquaculture has grown rapidly over the past few decades, and although ocean-based food supplies have increased, concerns about the environmental impacts of aquaculture have as well. For example, research has found that shrimp aquaculture ponds pollute surface waters by releasing nutrient-rich waste into the ocean. Although researchers know that salt water from shrimp farms can seep into gr
Jordan Peele's 'Nope' shines spotlight on animal work in entertainment
1dIt is a horse named Ghost who first signals that something is awry in the sky in Jordan Peele's latest visually and thematically ambitious film Nope. OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) is the head wrangler of Heywood Hollywood Horses, an intergenerational, Black-owned and now struggling ranch that specializes in training horses for the big screen.
From the archive: a tribute to Graham Bell, and a description of a whale
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02104-0 Snippets from Nature's past.
The shapes of shrimp farms affect their groundwater pollution
1dCoastal aquaculture has grown rapidly over the past few decades, and although ocean-based food supplies have increased, concerns about the environmental impacts of aquaculture have as well. For example, research has found that shrimp aquaculture ponds pollute surface waters by releasing nutrient-rich waste into the ocean. Although researchers know that salt water from shrimp farms can seep into gr
Jordan Peele's 'Nope' shines spotlight on animal work in entertainment
1dIt is a horse named Ghost who first signals that something is awry in the sky in Jordan Peele's latest visually and thematically ambitious film Nope. OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) is the head wrangler of Heywood Hollywood Horses, an intergenerational, Black-owned and now struggling ranch that specializes in training horses for the big screen.
Novel approach for generating coherent and ultrashort soft X-ray pulses
1dA research team from Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has proposed an external seeding mechanism, termed echo-enabled harmonic cascade (EEHC), for generating coherent and ultrashort soft X-ray pulses.
Analysis of global tree population explains baffling trends in species richness
1dLocal species richness, the number of species that coexist in a local community, is a key measure of biodiversity. Scientists have known for more than 200 years that large numbers of local species live near the equator, then decline toward the middle and higher latitudes. However, why local species richness differs from place to place remains largely unknown.
Analysis of global tree population explains baffling trends in species richness
1dLocal species richness, the number of species that coexist in a local community, is a key measure of biodiversity. Scientists have known for more than 200 years that large numbers of local species live near the equator, then decline toward the middle and higher latitudes. However, why local species richness differs from place to place remains largely unknown.
Mystisk it-fejl rammer danske virksomheder: Kan ikke indberette barsel og sygdom
1dIt-systemet NemRefusion har i mere end en uge været utilgængeligt for tusindvis af virksomheder, der skal indberette syge- og barselsdagpenge.
Danskudviklet RS-vaccine til spædbørn viser lovende resultater
1dLuftvejsinfektionen, der hvert år koster millioner af børn livet globalt, er centrum for et dansk-amerikansk forskningssamarbejde, der skal udvikle en vaccinekandidat på baggrund af SSI's vaccineteknologi.
Local stakeholder involvement key to understanding protection level of marine protected areas
1dKnowledge provided by local stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations, academics, civil servants, journalists, and fishers can be valuable for evaluating the effectiveness of countries' marine protected areas (MPAs).
Rise of precision agriculture exposes food system to new threats
1dFarmers are adopting precision agriculture, using data collected by GPS, satellite imagery, internet-connected sensors and other technologies to farm more efficiently. While these practices could help increase crop yields and reduce costs, the technology behind the practices is creating opportunities for extremists, terrorists and adversarial governments to attack farming machinery, with the aim o
Molecules that promote plant-to-plant communications below ground
1dPlants have evolved elaborate mechanisms for detecting neighboring plants, which typically involve the perception of "cues'" inadvertently produced by their neighbors. Strigolactones are hormonal signaling molecules that are also exuded into the rhizosphere by most flowering plant species to promote arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses. Since flowering plants have an endogenous perception system for s
Backyard hens' eggs in Australia contain 40 times more lead on average than shop eggs, research finds
1dThere's nothing like the fresh eggs from your own hens, the more than 400,000 Australians who keep backyard chooks will tell you. Unfortunately, it's often not just freshness and flavor that set their eggs apart from those in the shops.
In defense of pigeons
1dIf you ask people why they like their favorite animal, they will tell you about the incredible things the creature can do, its relatable characteristics or its interesting looks. Few would be likely to cite the pigeon as theirs. Many people think of them as vermin rather than wildlife.
Rise of precision agriculture exposes food system to new threats
1dFarmers are adopting precision agriculture, using data collected by GPS, satellite imagery, internet-connected sensors and other technologies to farm more efficiently. While these practices could help increase crop yields and reduce costs, the technology behind the practices is creating opportunities for extremists, terrorists and adversarial governments to attack farming machinery, with the aim o
Molecules that promote plant-to-plant communications below ground
1dPlants have evolved elaborate mechanisms for detecting neighboring plants, which typically involve the perception of "cues'" inadvertently produced by their neighbors. Strigolactones are hormonal signaling molecules that are also exuded into the rhizosphere by most flowering plant species to promote arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses. Since flowering plants have an endogenous perception system for s
Backyard hens' eggs in Australia contain 40 times more lead on average than shop eggs, research finds
1dThere's nothing like the fresh eggs from your own hens, the more than 400,000 Australians who keep backyard chooks will tell you. Unfortunately, it's often not just freshness and flavor that set their eggs apart from those in the shops.
In defense of pigeons
1dIf you ask people why they like their favorite animal, they will tell you about the incredible things the creature can do, its relatable characteristics or its interesting looks. Few would be likely to cite the pigeon as theirs. Many people think of them as vermin rather than wildlife.
New faint, distant and cold brown dwarf discovered
1dUsing the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers have detected a new faint, distant, and cold brown dwarf. The newly found object, designated GLASS-JWST-BD1, turns out to be about 31 times more massive than Jupiter. The discovery was detailed in a paper published July 29 on arXiv.org.
Perovskite: New LED technology surpasses the lifetime milestone
1dPerovskite LEDs are an emerging technology for next-generation display, lighting and communications. While perovskite LEDs can be produced simply and at low cost, they show clear technological advantages. They are lightweight and offer flexibility comparable to OLEDs, and they have color purity and tunability similar to LEDs based on III-V semiconductors. With only a few years of research performe
Role of morphogens in tissue patterning in heart development
1dMorphogens are molecules that travel from cell to cell in order to pattern tissues in the embryo. These molecules are important not only for the embryo during development, but also for the adult during tissue repair. However, the way these morphogens are distributed to ensure patterning occurs is still not fully understood.
Role of morphogens in tissue patterning in heart development
1dMorphogens are molecules that travel from cell to cell in order to pattern tissues in the embryo. These molecules are important not only for the embryo during development, but also for the adult during tissue repair. However, the way these morphogens are distributed to ensure patterning occurs is still not fully understood.
Music, Dance and Bilingualism Could Help Alzheimer's – If Learned Young
1dA study says if certain skills are learned in childhood, it could help maintain brain function.
What is Apple Arcade? Should You Subscribe?
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1dApple Services
Exclusive games and freedom from ads and in-app purchases make this subscription worth trying. We break down the cost, features, and highlights.
Once the fish factories and 'kidneys' of colder seas, Australia's decimated shellfish reefs are coming back
1dAustralia once had vast oyster and mussel reefs, which anchored marine ecosystems and provided a key food source for coastal First Nations people. But after colonization, Europeans harvested them for their meat and shells and pushed oyster and mussel reefs almost to extinction. Because the damage was done early—and largely underwater—the destruction of these reefs was all but forgotten.
More wolves, beavers needed as part of improving western United States habitats, scientists say
1dOregon State University scientists are proposing management changes on western federal lands that they say would result in more wolves and beavers and would re-establish ecological processes.
What Can Dancing Cockatoos Teach Us About Ourselves?
1dAn evolutionary biologist demystifies bird intelligence in an excerpt from her new book
Once the fish factories and 'kidneys' of colder seas, Australia's decimated shellfish reefs are coming back
1dAustralia once had vast oyster and mussel reefs, which anchored marine ecosystems and provided a key food source for coastal First Nations people. But after colonization, Europeans harvested them for their meat and shells and pushed oyster and mussel reefs almost to extinction. Because the damage was done early—and largely underwater—the destruction of these reefs was all but forgotten.
More wolves, beavers needed as part of improving western United States habitats, scientists say
1dOregon State University scientists are proposing management changes on western federal lands that they say would result in more wolves and beavers and would re-establish ecological processes.
Racism, exclusion and tokenism: How Māori and Pacific science graduates are still marginalized at university
1dGiven most New Zealand universities have goals for increasing Māori and Pacific student and staff numbers, we need to ask why their numbers still remain stubbornly low in the research sector—and even lower within "STEM" (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) departments.
Efter kollaps i havmøllefundament: Hofor holder øje med Middelgrunds-møllerne
1dPLUS. Møllerne på Middelgrunden ud for København har et fundament, der minder om de fejlramte fundamenter i Nysted Havmøllepark.
Ethics of meat: How about going reducetarian?
1dThe author of a new book on the ethics of eating meat explains why Americans find it so tough to shift toward plant-based eating. From the Impossible Whopper to Oatly ice cream, plant-based foods are hitting the mainstream, popping up everywhere from burger chain menus to grocery store shelves. The global market for plant-based dairy and meat alternatives is expected to grow fivefold by 2030 to $
The Download: fixing social media, and US monkeypox vaccines
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. Social media is polluting society. Moderation alone won't fix the problem We all want to be able to speak our minds online—to be heard by our friends and talk (back) to our opponents. At the same time, we don't want to be exposed to speech that is inappropriat
How to spot the 2022 Perseid meteor shower that will peak on Saturday
1dThe Perseid meteor shower will peak this year in the early hours of 13 August. A full moon will make it trickier to see than usual but it is still worth a try – here's how
Bats communicate and work together for more efficient foraging
1dSocial hunting strategies are already well documented in many animal species when prey is distributed in an unpredictable way across the landscape. In a new research paper, Manuel Roeleke and his team from the University of Potsdam and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) have now demonstrated for the first time that animals—in this case, the common noctule bat—join to
Bats communicate and work together for more efficient foraging
1dSocial hunting strategies are already well documented in many animal species when prey is distributed in an unpredictable way across the landscape. In a new research paper, Manuel Roeleke and his team from the University of Potsdam and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) have now demonstrated for the first time that animals—in this case, the common noctule bat—join to
Creating more environmentally friendly, heat resistant and transparent plastics
1dResearchers in Japan have developed a new technique for creating polymers. This discovery is expected to lead to the development of plastics that are more environmentally friendly, heat resistant, and transparent.
Three papers highlight results of record 1.3 megajoule yield experiment
1dAfter decades of inertial confinement fusion research, a yield of more than 1.3 megajoules (MJ) was achieved at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL's) National Ignition Facility (NIF) for the first time on Aug. 8, 2021, putting researchers at the threshold of fusion gain and achieving scientific ignition.
Moonshadow: China Mulls Fleet of Orbital Telescopes
1dA team of Chinese radio astronomers has proposed an ambitious project to put a fleet of 'mother' and 'daughter' radio telescopes into lunar orbit. Dipping in and out of the moon's shadow, the satellites will peer into the "grand mist of the primordial universe," just after the cosmic dawn. In the beginning, there was only primordial hydrogen, floating in the cosmic dark. Then, just a few hundred
Kommuner opruster med APN-sygeplejersker
1dEsbjerg Kommune har ansat to APN-sygeplejersker, der skal hæve kvaliteten for multisyge borgere og generelt i sygeplejen. Aarhus har været så glade for sit team med APN-sygeplejersker, at kommunen ønsker at få flere.
The Biden Administration Must Designate Civilian Satellites Critical Infrastructure
1dNongovernment satellites are vulnerable to attack, and calling them critical infrastructure would make it easier for the U.S. to fight back
Restrictions on Psilocybin 'Magic Mushrooms' Are Easing as Research Ramps Up
1dHere's how the psychedelic substance's legal status has been shifting
Microbe capture by splenic macrophages triggers sepsis via T cell-death-dependent neutrophil lifespan shortening
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32320-1 Hyperinflammation and immune dysfunction are key drivers of immunopathology in sepsis. Here the authors show microbial exploitation of phagocytic receptors is linked to triggering of sepsis and the immune cell mediated reduction in neutrophil life span.
Structural and biochemical basis for DNA and RNA catalysis by human Topoisomerase 3β
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32221-3 The authors revealed novel roles of catalytic residues and divalent metal ions for hsTOP3B, the human RNA topoisomerase, and demonstrated the structural elements that kinetically modulate the DNA and RNA topoisomerase activities of TOP3B.
Erasure conversion for fault-tolerant quantum computing in alkaline earth Rydberg atom arrays
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32094-6 In quantum computing, realistic error models can allow tailored correction schemes for specific platforms. Here, while considering the case of qubits encoded in metastable electronic levels of atomic arrays, the authors propose a way to convert a large fraction of occurring errors into detectable leakages, or
An open-label pilot study of recombinant granulocyte-colony stimulating factor in Friedreich's ataxia
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31450-w Work in a mouse model of Friedreich's ataxia has shown that administration of the cytokine granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) could have beneficial neuroprotective effects. Here the authors perform a pilot study of Lenograstim (recombinant G-CSF) in patients with Friedreich's ataxia.
Designing against phase and property heterogeneities in additively manufactured titanium alloys
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32446-2 Additively manufactured Ti alloys exhibit spatially dependent microstructures and mechanical properties owing to the intrinsic thermal cycling. Here the authors develop new Ti alloys with uniform mechanical properties through a rational alloy design.
Humanity's Biggest Problems Require a Whole New Media Mode
1dIn this era of climate change and crisis, it's time for formats as varied, animal, and leafy as the world they seek to represent.
Pinarello's Sleek New Gravel Bike Awakens Your Need for Speed
1dThe storied bike brand has outfitted its new cyclocross racing machine with a minimal 13-speed drivetrain from fellow Italian company Campagnolo.
A Good Start on Climate Change
1dThe US is about to pass into law the first real action on climate change in decades. Obviously there is a lot of politics involved, and I don't want to get sucked into that, but rather I want to discuss the strategy of this approach to mitigating climate change. Here is a summary of the climate-related provisions in the bill. The bill provides tax incentive and grants for states, industry, and in
Honeywell TP50WKN dehumidifier review
1dThe Honeywell TP50WKN is a solid, effective dehumidifier with a great LED display and inoffensive noise output
How to watch the Perseids peak (despite the full moon)
1dThe annual Perseid meteor shower peaks this year on Aug. 11 and 12. Here's how to watch it, and where it comes from.
The Dark Absurdity of American Violence
1dLess than a year ago, the U.S. military, on its way out of Afghanistan, added 10 more names to its ledger of collateral damage in the war it had waged for two decades. A few days after 13 American service members and almost 200 Afghan civilians were killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport, U.S. officials went looking for a white Toyota that they believed contained a car bomb. They found
There's a simple fix for skewed pandemic estimates
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02137-5 Demographers must work together so that officials can produce numbers all can trust.
France readies 'exceptional' rescue of beluga astray in Seine
1dFrench officials are moving ahead with a delicate plan to transport a beluga whale back to the ocean after it swam far up the Seine river toward Paris, putting its life in danger, a marine expert said Tuesday.
Nyt amerikansk elbilsfradrag belønner ikke et eneste køb af en elbil
1dEt nyt amerikansk elbilsfradrag skal gøre det mere attraktivt at erhverve sig en elbil. Men ikke en eneste af de nuværende elbiler på markedet kvalificerer sig.
France readies 'exceptional' rescue of beluga astray in Seine
1dFrench officials are moving ahead with a delicate plan to transport a beluga whale back to the ocean after it swam far up the Seine river toward Paris, putting its life in danger, a marine expert said Tuesday.
厳選アフィリエイトASPを4つ紹介|おすすめ1位はA8.net
1dアフィリエイト収入を目指してブログを始めようとしても、どのASPを使えばいいか悩んでいる人もいるでしょう。 今回の記事では、アフィリエイト初心者が安心して利用できるASPをご紹介します。 この記事は以下の人におすすめです。 アフィリエイトでこれから稼ぎたい 登録するべきアフィリエイトASPが知りたい アフィリエイトASPの実際の使い方を知りたい 結論からお話すると、初心者が登録すべきアフィリエイトASPの第1位は A8.net です。 それぞれのASPのメリットなども含めて解説をしていきます 初心者におすすめのASP第1位はA8.net 出典: A8.net アフィリエイト初心者が一番最初に登録するべきASPは A8.net です。 日本国内最大手のASPであるA8.netには20,000社を超える広告主が登録しています。アフィリエイト広告のジャンルはほぼすべて網羅していると言えるでしょ
What Could Keep Climate Change From Becoming Catastrophic?
1dWIRED's editor in chief weighs the merits and detriments of carbon capture and storage, plus more thoughts on this month's headlines.
This Laser-Firing Truck Could Help Make Hot Cities More Livable
1dScientists are driving around in a specialized observatory to better understand how urban heat varies not only block to block, but door to door.
Everything You Need to Know About Paxlovid
1dThis antiviral is very effective at protecting vulnerable people from Covid, despite the small possibility of rebound symptoms.
The Camp Fire Teens Are Adults Now
1dKatie Elder got just a few normal months of high school before the fire came. It was early November of 2018, her freshman year. Her mom woke her up around 7 a.m., and Katie began to get ready for what she thought would be a normal school day. Then they stepped outside and saw an orange sky. She felt the wind gust. "We've lived in California all our lives. We've been around fires," the now-18-year
The Rivalry That Defines America
1dNear the end of the film Patton , George C. Scott, who plays the eponymous general, is invited to a banquet hosted by the Soviet high command to celebrate its impending victory over Nazi Germany. When Patton's Soviet counterpart, General Mikhail Katukov, proposes that he and Patton drink a toast to each other, Patton replies through an interpreter, "My compliments to the general; please inform hi
Spelar kort om döden
1dDet är möjligt att minska onödigt lidande när döden närmar sig, hävdar professor Carol Tishelman. Ett sätt att är att lyssna mer på anhöriga. Eskil Degsell och hans fru har spelat kort – om döden. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Long-COVID treatments: why the world is still waiting
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1dOne Three Long Covid
Nature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02140-w After a slow start, researchers are beginning to test ways to combat the lasting symptoms of the disease.
Ny amputationsrapport: Region Sjælland amputerer flere borgere end Midtjylland
1dI foråret rullede amputationsskandalen i Region Midtjylland, der bl.a. førte til fyring af koncerndirektør Ole Thomsen. Nu viser en ny landsdækkende rapport fra RKKP, at man i Region Sjælland har amputeret flest borgere i perioden 2016-2021. Rapporten slår fast, at forskellen i amputationer fra region til region er for høj.
Real-world evidence of the intrinsic limitations of PCR-based EGFR mutation assay in non-small cell lung cancer
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17394-7
Analysis of related factors between the occurrence of secondary epidermoid cyst of penis and circumcision
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-16876-y
The quality-adjusted life-years in the oncological patients' health-related quality of life
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17942-1
Desalination at ambient temperature and pressure by a novel class of biporous anisotropic membrane
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17876-8
Dynamic modeling and simulation of rigid-flexible coupling cable system by absolute nodal coordinate formulation
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17731-w
Temporal evolution of the Mediterranean fin whale song
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-15379-0
Geochemical provenance of an Indo-Arabian stone anchor from Manikapatna highlights the medieval maritime trade of India
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17910-9
A comprehensive list of the Bunyavirales replication promoters reveals a unique promoter structure in Nairoviridae differing from other virus families
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-17758-z
Social media is polluting society. Moderation alone won't fix the problem
1dWe all want to be able to speak our minds online—to be heard by our friends and talk (back) to our opponents. At the same time, we don't want to be exposed to speech that is inappropriate or crosses a line. Technology companies address this conundrum by setting standards for free speech, a practice protected under federal law. They hire in-house moderators to examine individual pieces of content
The Double Life of the Bloodsucking Sea Lamprey
1dIn the Great Lakes, sea lampreys are a scourge. In Europe, they're an endangered cultural treasure. Can biologists suppress—and save—the species?
Efter Brexit: Usikkerhed omkring briternes roaminggebyrer
1dSelvom mange teleudbydere havde lovet, at de ikke ville genindføre roaminggebyrer efter Brexit, er der nu kun én af de store teleudbydere, der ikke tager ekstra.
The mechanism of RNA capping by SARS-CoV-2
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1dAssay Vaccine Sars Cov 2
Nature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05185-z
Communication tools for scientists who stammer
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02127-7
IPBES responds to critics of its assessment of wild-species use
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02125-9
Climate club 'green certificate' would boost membership
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02128-6
Decarbonize pedagogy — apply sustainable development goals
1dNature, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02126-8
Dyre indkøb til skoler på spil: Kommuner går sammen om at løse Chromebook-problemer
1dMange kommuner er i tvivl om, hvorvidt Chromebook-forbuddet kun gælder i Helsingør eller i flere kommuner.
The cognitive dissonance of watching the end of Roe unfold online
1dI learned on a liveblog that I had lost the right to have an abortion. When the United States Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade on the morning of June 24, 2022, I was one of the nearly 16,000 people reading SCOTUSblog, a news site launched 20 years ago, which has no official relationship with the Supreme Court, which has never been granted press credentials to the court, and which won a Peabody
Nested order-disorder framework containing a crystalline matrix with self-filled amorphous-like innards
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32419-5 The synthesis and characterization of new crystalline-amorphous hybrid materials is challenging. Here, the authors report the preparation of a nested order-disorder framework by applying high pressure to a nested copper chalcogenide Cu12Sb4S13.
Drought increases microbe-laden dust landing in Sierras
1dDust from all over the world is landing in the Sierra Nevada mountains carrying microbes that are toxic to both plants and humans.
Drought increases microbe-laden dust landing in Sierras
1dDust from all over the world is landing in the Sierra Nevada mountains carrying microbes that are toxic to both plants and humans.
What does the Inflation Reduction Act mean for US carbon emissions?
1dThe US senate just passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes the largest climate spending package in US history. How big of an effect will it have?
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Mysterious Jets of Upside-Down Lightning Are Real, And We Just Got Our Best Look Yet
1dThis is not your regular lightning.
Lack of maths funding will hinder UK's scientific progress | Letter
1dMaths is the bedrock of all the sciences, but promised funding is yet to be delivered, writes Prof Ulrike Tillmann The aim of making the UK a "science superpower" is welcome, but the deficiencies in the government's strategy highlighted in a Lords report are only the start ( 'Science superpower' plan risks making UK bureaucracy superpower, says peer, 4 August ). Lord Krebs compared the amount of
The big idea: are we living in a simulation?
1dCould the universe be an elaborate game constructed by bored aliens? Elon Musk thinks you don't exist. But it's nothing personal: he thinks he doesn't exist either. At least, not in the normal sense of existing. Instead we are just immaterial software constructs running on a gigantic alien computer simulation. Musk has stated that the odds are billions to one that we are actually living in "base
Baidu gets permits for first fully driverless taxi service in China
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By 2023 we may see the use of Nano-Diamond Batteries (NBD) which can last up to 28,000 years by utilizing nuclear waste.
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Gene therapy rescues malfunctioning inner ear hair cells that transduce sound
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Climate change could aggravate over half of known human pathogens, scientists say
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Brain-robot therapy reroutes motor pathway in stroke patients
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This Robot Dog Has an AI Brain and Taught Itself to Walk in Just an Hour–In the Real World. No Simulation Required.
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Help give others the access to technology we are privileged to have. Even a dollar counts!
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UCB demonstrates "incredibly cheap and easy" carbon-capture material
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Overlooking Skin Cancer in People With Dark Skin
1dGiven the known disparities in outcomes, experts say two areas of research are needed: studying educational initiatives to see if awareness might lead to earlier diagnosis; and determining risk factors in patients with dark skin, especially factors leading to melanoma in places less exposed to the sun.
Tibetan cities locked down over first Covid outbreak in two years
1dHistoric Potala Palace closed as mass testing rolled out in Lhasa to contain Omicron variant
Shielded soft force sensors
1dNature Communications, Published online: 09 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32391-0 Capacitive soft force sensors require electrical shielding from electromagnetic interference, but this shielding can mess with the effectiveness of the sensing electrodes. Here, Aksoy et al. solve this problem by patterning the central sensing elastomer layer to control its compressibility.
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An Experimental Surgical Robot Is Headed to The International Space Station
1dThe doctor will see you now.
The Long, Long Wait for a Diabetes Cure
1dA documentary captures the desperation and frustration of Type 1 diabetes patients in a clinical trial.
TB Or Not TB? Don't Rely on a Blood Test
1dTB can't be diagnosed with a blood test. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
See a therapist and get serious help
1d"I am highly admired by my colleagues for the high level of rigor and reproducibility I continue to apply to research. " Dr David Danielpour
Robot helps reveal how ants pass on knowledge
1dScientists have developed a small robot to understand how ants teach one another.
Robot helps reveal how ants pass on knowledge
1dScientists have developed a small robot to understand how ants teach one another.
Income security and infant health: Social context matters
1dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 35 , August 2022.
There is no Neogene denudation conundrum
1dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 35 , August 2022.
Reply to Assari and Lantz: Heterogeneity in BFY impacts
1dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 35 , August 2022.
Reply to von Blanckenburg et al.: We provide a solution to the Neogene beryllium conundrum
1dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 35 , August 2022.
Income security and infant health: Social context matters
1dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 35 , August 2022.
There is no Neogene denudation conundrum
1dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 35 , August 2022.
Reply to Assari and Lantz: Heterogeneity in BFY impacts
1dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 35 , August 2022.
Reply to von Blanckenburg et al.: We provide a solution to the Neogene beryllium conundrum
1dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 35 , August 2022.
'This was her dream': Olivia Newton-John's legacy lives on at cancer research centre
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1dOlivia Newton Cancer
The singer's advocacy enabled scientific advancements and offered hope and support to people affected by cancer It's not often a medical institute has to say it is unable to take calls because of overwhelming demand, but that was the case on Tuesday at Melbourne's Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre, after the death of the 73-year-old singer and actor . Newton-John has been one o
From the archive: Why are climate and conservation scientists taking to the streets? – podcast
1dIn early April this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a new report giving the world just 30 months to get greenhouse gas emissions falling. Beyond that, we'll have missed our chance of limiting global heating to 1.5C. As this summer of heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods prove, going much above 1.5C will have truly devastating consequences for us and the planet. W
Supermarket food could soon carry eco-labels, says study
1dScientists hope that a scoring system will lead manufacturers to compete over sustainability.