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Why do people, like, say, 'like' so much?
2hSaying the word 'like' has long been seen as a sign of laziness and stupidity. But its use is actually richly nuanced, goes back to Shakespearean times, and is an indicator of, like, intelligence I'm listening to BBC Radio 1, where they are interviewing the 26-year-old actor and singer Dove Cameron about her globally successful hit, Boyfriend. The DJ, Melvin Odoom, asks her, "Do you think that you
Striking new snake species discovered in Paraguay
1hA beautiful non-venomous snake, previously unknown to science, was discovered in Paraguay and described by researchers of the Paraguayan NGO Para La Tierra with the collaboration of Guyra Paraguay and the Instituto de Investigación Biológica del Paraguay. It belongs to the genus Phalotris, which features 15 semi-subterranean species distributed in central South America. This group of snakes is not
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What time is the Blood Moon lunar eclipse?
19hA Blood Moon total lunar eclipse will occur this weekend, and here's when to watch it.
Full lunar eclipse to bring super blood Moon
1dThe Moon will slowly darken and turn red as it falls into Earth's shadow.
A landmark study tracks the lasting effect of having an abortion — or being denied one
1dThe Turnaway Study followed nearly 1,000 women who sought abortions, interviewing them regularly for years to understand the impact on their mental and financial wellbeing. (Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images)
A 'Lone-Wolf' Shooter Has an Online Pack
18hWolves are not a particularly special species. They are not as menacing nor as powerful as mountain lions. They are not as big as many other predators, nor as strong, nor terribly wise, nor do they have sophisticated tools or genetic dispositions that make them individually dangerous in the animal kingdom. Their ability to capture prey worthier than themselves results from collaboration—from the
Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon 2022: How to Watch
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On Sunday night, Earth's shadow will fall over the moon and make our natural satellite turn blood red.
Russia Totally Screws Up Space Launch
16hUh Oh It looks like a Russian satellite that was supposed to be deployed from the Angara-1 rocket doesn't actually work and will just sort of… fall back to Earth. After the fall of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1991, Russia began building the Angara rocket family to beef up its space program, Roscosmos. Its maiden voygae took place in 2014, according to the Moscow Times , and
Rekordhög ohälsa bland svenska elever
1dStressen bland svenska elever skjuter i taket men ingen drar i bromsen. Det menar svenska skolforskare som nu vill se ett ökat fokus på en hållbar skolgång.
America's Gun Plague
1dWas it one of ours? Or one of theirs? That's the question that flashes through American minds after a mass shooting. Was the alleged killer a jihadi, like the shooter at the Pulse night club in Orlando in 2016? A left-wing extremist, like the shooter who attacked a congressional baseball practice in 2017 ? A vegan animal-rights zealot ? Or, as apparently was the case yesterday in Buffalo, New Yor
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Could Life Use a Longer Genetic Code? Maybe, but It's Unlikely
21hIn theory, the building blocks of life are possible with a more expansive code than three-letter codons. New work shows that would be a challenge.
French scientist leading nuclear fusion project dies at 72
23hBernard Bigot, a French scientist leading a vast international effort to demonstrate that nuclear fusion can be a viable source of energy, has died. He was 72.
Climate-catchment-soil control on hydrological droughts in peninsular India
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11293-7
Full lunar eclipse creates rare super blood Moon
3hIts hue was created by sunlight being projected through the Earth's atmosphere onto the Moon.
Physicists Say There May Be Another Reality Right Beyond This One
12hFor those of us worried the world somehow got trapped in the wrong timeline , relax — scientists are now saying there might actually be two realities. Two researchers from the University of Maryland released their findings in a study earlier this month in the journal Physical Review Research . According to a university press release , though, a second reality isn't exactly what they set out to fi
Common Medications Can Prolong Back Pain, Study Says
1dA clinical trial will be needed to verify the research, which offered a warning about taking steroids or nonprescription drugs to soothe aches that many experience.
Mars Rover Spots Something That Looks an Awful Lot Like a Door
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1dNASA Curiosity Mars
Open Sesame It looks like a tiny doorway that leads to an underground Martian tomb — but it's probably just old sand. NASA's Curiosity rover has been studying Mars' surface features for just more than 10 years and observed a foot-high topographical feature on Mount Sharp last week. A photo of the area was published on NASA's public gallery page . Ashwin Vasavada, a project scientist in the Mars S
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Blood moon: how to catch sight of dramatic eclipse in UK
19hEarth's shadow will turn moon brick red just before dawn on Monday, while US will be treated to evening eclipse Astronomy enthusiasts will be setting their alarms for the small hours of Monday morning to catch a glimpse of a dramatic super blood moon. The Earth will come between the sun and the moon just before dawn in western Europe, making the moon appear brick red as it falls into the Earth's
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We Just Got Closer to The Secret of How Turtles Navigate in The Open Ocean
1dIt's not what we thought.
SNL Couldn't Be Bothered
16hPlaying a prince tasked with choosing a bride from among three princesses on Saturday Night Live last night, Mikey Day asked a question that turned out to define the episode well: "Okay, is that it?" He raised the inquiry in a sketch poking fun at the rule of three in folklore . His options included a beautiful princess and a smart princess, which meant that something had to have been wrong with
Whiny Space Tourists Say They Were Too Busy on the Space Station
1dThe crew of private astronauts on Axiom Space's Ax-1 mission says they were entirely too busy while on the International Space Station. So busy, in fact, it interrupted the other astronauts on the ISS with them. A SpaceNews report published yesterday tells us what Larry Connor, Mark Pathy, Michael López-Alegría and Eytan Stibbe thought about their trip to the ISS, because the team attended a pres
Ancient Genes Reveal Early Farmers' Origins as More Complicated Than We Thought
1dA spread of genes, not just culture.
How Public Health Failed America
22hEven though Anthony Fauci , the White House's chief medical adviser, backed off his statement that the United States is "out of the pandemic phase," elected officials and much of the public seem to think that he had it right the first time. But if the end of the COVID-19 emergency is at hand, the United States is reaching it with lower vaccination and higher per-capita death rates than other weal
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Scientist Say They Might Be Able to Reverse Binge Drinking With Gene Editing
13hEverybody makes mistakes, and people who struggled with binge drinking in their teen years may soon have the choice to hit a "factory reset" button on their brains, according to scientists who released a new study on alcohol and how it affects our brains. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago released a new study in the journal ScienceAdvances earlier this month. The team used CRISPR
Is the sibling relationship the most enduring of all?
19hExploring shared childhood memories with your siblings will cast light on the person you are today When I come across couples celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary I always wonder: "Who are these rare creatures who have managed to sustain a relationship for 60 years?" All those baked potatoes for dinner and trips to put the bins out. I'm amazed at the endurance of their love, but mostly I'
'We cannot live without love': when Dr Love met Dr Loneliness
22hStephanie and John Cacioppo were two neuroscientists specialising in love and loneliness. When they married, they put theory into practice. But when John died suddenly, would her science save her? Close your eyes for three seconds, Dr Stephanie Cacioppo instructs me early in our conversation. You might like to do the same at home, or on the train, or wherever you are. Now think of the person that
Here's how to watch the Flower Moon lunar eclipse today and tomorrow
1dWe'll help you get set up outdoors or online, depending on your location or your preference.
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A Single Hormone That Can Help Increase Lifespan Has Been Identified in Mice
3hAnd humans have it, too.
When a Right Becomes a Privilege
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21hRoe Abortion US Mexico
When New York legalized abortion in 1970—three years before the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade —a shrewd entrepreneur named Martin Mitchell saw an opportunity. The 31-year-old Detroit-area man chartered a tiny private plane and began advertising frequent flights from Michigan, where elective abortion was illegal, to Niagara Falls, New York, where it was not. For $400, a woman got transportatio
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Endurance shipwreck threatened by global heating, says marine archaeologist
17hExclusive: Mensun Bound warns of ocean acidification and melting ice, as well as robotic technology that could enable thefts As a marine archaeologist, Mensun Bound headed the 2022 Antarctic expedition that discovered the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Endurance, more than a century after the legendary ship became trapped in ice and sank. Now he is warning that its protection cannot be guarante
College Kids Try to Sleep in the Jungle | Naked and Afraid #shorts
19h#NakedAndAfraid #Discovery #Survival From: Discovery
Svenska elever vittnar om ohälsosam stress
1dÅngest, huvudvärk och sömnsvårigheter är stressrelaterade besvär som blir allt vanligare bland svenska elever. Spela klippet för att höra eleverna vittna om den höga arbetsbelastningen i skolan.
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Protein gel could help treat type 1 diabetes
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1dMU Type 1 Diabetes
The gel, which was implanted alongside a pancreatic cell transplant in monkeys with type 1 diabetes, releases a protein that kills overactive immune cells, preventing the pancreatic cells from being rejected
Strange state of matter made into a pancake-shape for first time
1dA supersolid is an exotic state of matter that behaves like both a solid and a fluid. It was first predicted 60 years ago, but has only recently been created in the lab
If Tech Fails to Design for the Most Vulnerable, It Fails Us All
21hBuilding around the so-called typical user is a dangerous mistake.
Which countries will do well at Eurovision 2022 – according to science
1dNeuroscientists measured 75 volunteers' physiological responses while they watched eight countries' performances to predict which songs will do well in the popular vote
KEF's New LS60 Wireless Speakers Are an Absolute Triumph
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22hKEF LS60 Wireless One
The audiophile brand has just launched the world's finest streaming speakers with grin-inducing sound, but are they worth $7,000?
Taboo stops south Asian people in UK seeking help for dementia, says charity
11hExclusive: Alzheimer's Society says fear of embarrassment or misunderstanding stops thousands coming forward Thousands of south Asian people living with dementia in the UK are being denied access to help and support because stigma and taboo deter them from getting diagnosed, a charity has warned. People from south Asian communities are more likely to develop dementia than the general UK populatio
The Imprisoned Egyptian Activist Who Never Stopped Campaigning for His Country's Future
1dIn the summer of 2011, several months after the protest-led ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, I participated in a program on Al Jazeera's English-language channel called The Café . The setup was intended to mirror the atmosphere of street-side cafés in Egypt at the time, animated with the political debates and newfound openness that the revolution had brought about. Eight of us took par
The Frenetic Basketball Nostalgia of Winning Time
13hThe 1980s Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most dominant teams in sports. At a time when professional basketball was on its heels, the Lakers brought new excitement: Magic Johnson versus Larry Bird, Jerry Buss and the glitzy Forum Club, and an up-tempo flow offense. That's the story of HBO's big-budget series Winning Time , whose Season 1 finale aired on Sunday, May 8. David Sims, Vann R. Newki
'We have to be careful': why are masks still worn in Japan and South Korea?
2hCovid cases are stabilising in the countries but many may continue to wear face coverings, even if rules change For more than two years, the people of Japan and South Korea have been united by their embrace of little white rectangles. While the US and countries in Europe debated the efficacy of masks at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Japanese and South Koreans quickly covered up, uncomplaini
Tips for Cargo Biking With Your Kids
22hYou've decided to join the ebiking boom, and so have your kids. Congrats! Here's the gear and advice you need to ride safely.
How to Turn Any Document Into a PDF
21hMaster the file format that works everywhere and anywhere—even from your phone.
Starwatch: see blood-red Antares pair with the silvery moon
4hGiant star in Scorpius belongs to class of poorly understood stars which vary in brightness There is something glorious about seeing the silvery moon contrasted with the blood-red light of Antares, the giant star in Scorpius, the Scorpion. Tonight offers an excellent chance to see this pairing. The chart shows the view looking south from London at midnight as 16 May becomes 17 May. The moon will
Moon Settlers: Scientists Say Plants Will Grow Best in Lunar 'Soil' From Fresh Impact Craters
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What do you need to make your garden grow? As well as plenty of sunshine alternating with gentle showers of rain—and busy bees and butterflies to pollinate the plants—you need good, rich soil to provide essential minerals. But imagine you had no rich soil, or showers of rain, or bees and butterflies. And the sunshine was either too harsh and direct or absent—causing freezing temperatures. Could p
Desire
21h1. Lying in bed all day, watching and rewatching the video of a man crying out to his mother with his last breath, I look up the term dysania and text it to you. 2. On the walk up the hill from Saint Nicholas, searching for the moon among brick towers, the night sky sets off into a never-ending series of explosions. The police set a curfew. 3. In the dream where I fall running up the stairs and k
Døde insekter på nummerplader viser stort fald i insekter: Risiko for voldsomme prisstigninger på fødevarer
12minAntallet af flyvende insekter er faldet med næsten 60 procent på under 20 år.
India's 'Man-Eating' Tigers Entangled in a Blame Game
19minIn recent decades, India's tigers have rebounded, reclaiming some of their historic range. At the same time, human development has encroached upon the animals' habitat, leading to a spike in human-tiger conflict. Now, wildlife officials are working to identify and remove problematic tigers.
The Lethal Threat of White-Power Ideologues
23minThe mass shooting of Black grocery shoppers in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday follows a string of similar attacks. Gunmen have targeted worshippers at synagogues and mosques and temples and Bible study; they have opened fire on summer camps and people at festivals. We know the names of these places: Charleston; El Paso; Poway; Pittsburgh; Oak Creek; Christchurch, New Zealand. We know the names of
Rise of drug-resistant tuberculosis is hidden in plain sight
30minNature, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01342-6 A history of TB infections homes in on India to illuminate the racism that denies treatment to millions around the world.
Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you
35minMany people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites. (Image credit: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images)
Boeing May Be Headed For Another Round of Starliner Design Changes
35minAll is not well with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which was supposed to be certified and ready to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS) by now. The company is barreling toward a crucial May 19th test flight, but a new report says Boeing is still bickering with supplier Aerojet Rocketdyne about who is to blame for the vessel's defective fuel valves. The end result ma
Crypto is weathering a bitter storm. Some still hold on for dear life.
35minOne shiny premise of DeFi or decentralized finance—a catch-all term for cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects related to the exchange of value—is that by spreading out and automating operations, and removing power from middlemen like banks, it can offer a system more resilient to global forces , able to survive events like war and economic downturns that pummel traditional markets. Some indust
'Diversity in brain research: Does it matter?' – Meet DIRPA Winner Yi Zhang
44minJoin us on 18 May for the 'Diversity in brain research: Does it matter?' webinar! Register here: https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/follow-hbp/news/2022/05/09/webinar-18-may-2022-diversity-brain-research-does-it-matter/ In this webinar, the Human Brain Project encourages scientists to consider sex, gender and additional diversity factors in neuroscience and related fields: because biology, socia
Author Correction: Thioredoxin interacting protein protects mice from fasting induced liver steatosis by activating ER stress and its downstream signaling pathways
51minScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11823-3
Klapning kan have ødelagt havmiljøet i Oslofjorden
1hHavmiljøet lider, og ingen ved rigtig hvorfor. En gruppe forskere peger i et debatindlæg på, at en gammel klapning af bundslam fra Oslos inderhavn kan være synderen.
Cooperative regulation of PBI1 and MAPKs controls WRKY45 transcription factor in rice immunity
1hNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30131-y The U-box type ubiquitin ligase PUB44 positively regulates pattern-triggered immunity in rice. Here the authors identify a PUB44 substrate whose degradation is required for activation of the WRKY45 transcription factor upon immune elicitation.
How Will the Metaverse Change the Future of Work?
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Praktiserende læger kæmper med at opdage kræft i bugspytkirtlen
1hNår personer, der senere får stillet diagnosen bugspytkirtelkræft, henvender sig for første gang til deres praktiserende læge, mistænker lægen kun i en tredjedel af tilfældene, at årsagen til patientens symptomer skyldes kræft. Studiet siger dog ikke noget om kausalitet, pointerer forsker.
Can you solve it? The funniest jokes in maths
3hAn Irish professor walks into a bar What do you call an engaged toilet on a Jumbo jet? A HYPOTENUSE! The Theory of Relativity in a nutshell – time spent with your relatives seems longer. Continue reading…
Rumpologi
3hApplicerad rumpologi, utförd av Ulf Buck , även känd som rumpläsning, är konsten att läsa linjer, springor, gropar och veck i skinkorna för att avgöra ägarens personlighet och för att … Continued Inlägget Rumpologi dök först upp på Vetenskap och Folkbildning .
The first uterus transplant, or how Lancet apologised to Saudis
4hA guest post by the science writer Martin Endara-Coll.
Fecal Transplants Reverse Hallmarks of Aging in the Gut, Eyes, and Brain
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Salmonella Injection Helps the Mouse Immune System Kill Tumors
5hNanoparticle-coated bacteria can capture tumor antigens and deliver them to immune cells, triggering a response that improved survival rates in mice.
Infographic: Short Protein Motifs Role in SARS-CoV-2 Infection
5hKnown as SLiMs, these stretches of up to 10 amino acids play notable roles in cell biology, including responses to viral invasion.
Infographic: Salmonella Shuttle Tumor Antigens to Immune Cells
5hNanoparticle-coated bacteria carry cancer-derived proteins to dendritic cells, enabling the immune system to launch a response in a mouse model.
Giannina Descalzi Studies the Factors Underlying Chronic Pain
5hThe University of Guelph neuroscientist is scoping out the brain regions and genes that change as a consequence of pain that lasts for months or even years.
Making the Most of Media Interviews
5hAs the pandemic has underscored the importance—and benefits—of communicating science to the general public, it's also highlighted the challenges that researchers can face in speaking with journalists.
Listen to Extinct Crickets Chirp
5hThe land's first known singer may have sounded like a raspier version of today's familiar insect fiddlers.
Book Excerpt from Sounds Wild and Broken
5hIn a chapter entitled "Predators, Silence, Wings," author David George Haskell explores the soundscapes of bygone eras of animal communication.
Viruses Target Super-Short Protein Motifs to Disrupt Host Biology
5hOnly recently appreciated as critical components of cellular functions, unstructured stretches of amino acids called SLiMs are key to viral-host interactions.
Betonen smuldrer: Amagers ældste højhus nedrivningsmodent på ottende år
5hPLUS. De første problemer med betonen blev observeret i sidste årtusind. Økonomisk kan det ikke betale sig at renovere bygningen, men en nedrivning er ikke på tale før efter 2025.
How one professor moved his research to a new country — and took his laboratory, too
6hPacking up a workspace is a huge task but one Oxford scientist did just that — and his team have now joined him in the Netherlands
Carbon-coated nickel anode to solve problems of hydrogen fuel cell without precious metals
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It will soon be easy for self-driving cars to hide in plain sight. We shouldn't let them.
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Human genetic engineering is coming. We must discuss the social and political implications now
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Nighttime smartphone use and changes in mental health and wellbeing among young adults: a longitudinal study based on high-resolution tracking data
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10116-z
Cubic-meter scale laboratory fault re-activation experiments to improve the understanding of induced seismicity risks
12hScientific Reports, Published online: 15 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11715-6
Best Beats Headphones of 2022
13hWe scoured the market for the best Beats headphones, and there's a pair for anyone who wants to curate a personal soundscape for our noisy, noisy world . With over-ear, on-ear, or in-ear options, wireless and active noise cancelling features, and clarity of sound across a broad spectrum of dynamics, modern headphones have come a long way from bulky ear wear for radio and telephone operators. If y
Solar cells: Layer of three crystals produces a thousand times more power
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Texas law allowing users to sue social networks for censorship is now in effect
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Novel biomaterial prevents rejection of transplants for type 1 diabetes
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Hjerteoverlæge om amputationer i Midtjylland: Analyse er skævvridende
15hProfessor Kim Houlinds analyse af karkirurgien i Region Midtjylland anvender en skævvridende metode, der ikke inkluderer hele Region Syddanmark, skriver hjerteoverlæge Per Hostrup Nielsen, Hjerte-Lunge-Karkirurgisk afdeling, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Skejby.
Best Anime Streaming Services in 2022
15hThe best anime streaming services are a stark reminder of how far we've come. When anime was still a novelty, hardcore Amerikan Otakus had to schlep to their nearest Suncoast Video at the mall to drop top dollar on "Dragonball Z" VHS tapes. Now, not only can you watch "Dragonball," "Sailor Moon," and "Food Wars," on demand, you can also watch them subbed or dubbed, depending on how hard your fand
Efter corona-vaccinerne: Massiv interesse for mRNA-lægemidler
16hPLUS. MRNA-vaccinen mod covid-19 hvilede på 60 års forskning i bl.a. selve leveringen i cellerne. Dansk professor oplever nu massiv interesse for andre lægemidler baseret på mRNA.
Best Home Weather Stations of 2022
17hIf you're looking to keep closer tabs on impending storms and other climate events, the best home weather stations can help. Weather reports from local news outlets or quick forecasts provided through an app can be a great option for finding out the generalized weather patterns for a broad geographic area. But professional weather stations can be miles away from your home, so you can't always rel
1914: Elektromagneter vinder udbredelse i industrien
18hAutomatisk virkende elektromagnettromler er uundværlige blandt andet til rensning af foderstoffer for hestesko, bolte og andre jernpartikler, til fastholdelse af jernstykker på metalværksteder og som løftemagneter på svingkraner. Det skrev Ingeniøren i 1914.
NFT scams, toxic 'mines' and lost life savings: the cryptocurrency dream is fading fast
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Why does wood catch fire, but metal doesn't?
22hBurning is the release of energy, and some materials like metals, can absorb energy better than others, such as wood.
Are protein bars good for you?
22hWe weigh up the case for and against using a high-protein snack to build muscle, support weight loss and give you an energy boost
US Not-For-Profit is cleaning water ways by turning mining pollution into household paint, paves the way to change how we handle and think about waste.
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Iraq's prized rice crop threatened by drought
23hDrought is threatening the Iraqi tradition of growing amber rice, the aromatic basis of rich lamb and other dishes, and a key element in a struggling economy.
Mercury: Facts about the smallest planet
1dMercury is the closest planet to the sun, the fastest planet orbiting the sun and the smallest planet in our solar system.
2022 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #19
1dListing of articles linked to on the Skeptical Science Facebook Page during the past week: Sun, May 8, 2022 through Sat, May 14, 2022. The following articles sparked above average interest during the week (bolded articles are from SkS authors): The secret world beneath our feet is mind-blowing – and the key to our planet's future , How climate scientists keep hope alive as damage worsens , Expert
A New Space Academy in Colorado Will Train Private-Industry Astronauts
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Ny studie: Så känner mygghjärnan av människodoft
1dNya upptäckter kring myggans hjärna tar forskare ett steg närmare att lyckas bekämpa myggburna sjukdomar. – Vi har fått fram hur myggor kan skilja mellan doften från människor och andra djur, säger Rickard Ignell forskare vid SLU.
Need help finding AI that helps you find your a sports job that is best for you.
1dYou ask a set of questions and it will use your answers to tell you what sports career is best for you. I have been having a hard time finding it online. Can anyone lend a hand? It would be greatly appreciated. submitted by /u/Texidork [link] [comments]
Next piece of infrastructure to win the future
1dHey all, I'm working hard to try to get us to a future where dignified survival is guaranteed. This cycle has been all about what I think has to be the first step towards that future – political power for marginalized communities. I founded [One For Democracy](onefordemocracy.org), [Defeat By Tweet](defeatbytweet.org), [Win Both Seats](winbothseats.org), and partnered with the King family to laun
Gene editing reverses brain genetic reprogramming caused by adolescent binge drinking, may be a potential treatment for anxiety and alcohol use disorder
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The first ever scan of a human dying brain has shown that there's a surge of activity during 'death', leading many to the conclusion that these consistent, fantastical and life changing NDE reports are but the last activity of a dying brain. This argument fails against the bulk of data on the topic.
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'Growing end' of inflammation discovered
1dRedness, swelling, pain — these are signs of inflammation. It serves to protect the body from pathogens or foreign substances. Researchers were able to show that inflammatory reactions of an important sensor protein proceed in a specific spatial direction. This finding has the potential to conceivably stop inflammation at the 'growing end', and thus bring chronic inflammatory diseases to a halt.
Biomaterial improves islet transplants for treatment of type 1 diabetes
1dHopeful diabetes treatment, islet cell transplantation, is now one step closer to the clinic following new study.
The role of variability: From playing tennis to learning language
1dThe effect of variability on learning is recognized in many fields: learning is harder when input is variable, but variability leads to better generalization of the knowledge we learned. In this review, researchers bring together over 150 studies on variability across domains, including language acquisition, motor learning, visual perception, face recognition and education, shedding light on the u
Skin drug treatments may regress dangerous birthmarks and prevent melanoma
1dAbout one in 20,000 infants is born with what's called a congenital giant nevus — a huge, pigmented mole that may cover much of the face and body. Due to the mole's appearance and its risk of later developing into skin cancer, many patients decide to have their children undergo extensive surgery to remove the entire lesion, which can cause large and permanent scars. Researchers led by recently cr
Farming Drives Toward 'Precision Agriculture' Technologies – Although real-world data is scant, proponents say robotics and AI will soon revolutionize agriculture.
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There are 5 different Chinese space companies actively developing reusable rockets.
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Small Biological Energy Cell Containing Algae Able to Power a Computer For a Long Time
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New battery-powered submarine has room for 120 partygoers to spend 24 hours under the waves
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