Your iPhone Is Vulnerable to a Malware Attack Even When It's Off
8minResearchers found a way to exploit the tech that enables Apple's Find My feature, which could allow attackers to track location when a device is powered down.
A new law unchains fusion energy
2hPhysicists at EPFL, within a large European collaboration, have revised one of the fundamental laws that has been foundational to plasma and fusion research for over three decades, even governing the design of megaprojects like ITER. The update shows that we can actually safely use more hydrogen fuel in fusion reactors, and therefore obtain more energy than previously thought.
Protein linked to intellectual disability has complex role
1hResearchers have identified a previously unknown function for the fragile X protein, the loss of which is the leading inherited cause of intellectual disability. The researchers showed that the protein modulates how neurons in the brain's memory center process information, a central part of learning and memory.
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F.D.A. and Abbott Reach Agreement on Baby Formula to Try to Ease Shortage
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The company said production could resume in about 2 weeks and store shelves would be restocked several weeks later.
Experts Say That Elon Musk Has No Idea How Math Works
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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and possibly the future owner of Twitter , has a plan to figure out just how many fake accounts there actually are on the social media platform: by asking users to literally count them individually, a plan that experts say is a fool's errand, CNBC reports . In fact, his plan sounded so unbelievable on the face of it that said experts are now convinced Musk
Elon Musk Has a Ridiculous Excuse for Why He Suddenly Doesn't Want to Buy Twitter
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is doubling down on his demands that Twitter "show proof" that less than five percent of users on the platform are bots. Otherwise, he said of his thunderous attempts to buy the social media platform , "this deal cannot move forward." Let's be honest, though. It doesn't take much reading between the lines to interpret this as Musk looking for a way out of spending $44 billion
Retired General Accidentally Tweets Video Game Footage Thinking It's Real
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Four Star Gullible Retired US four star general Barry McCaffrey, who also served as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under the Bill Clinton administration and makes regular TV appearances as an expert on military affairs, shared a video yesterday of what he said was a "Russian aircraft getting nailed by [Ukraine] missile defense" on Twitter — only to realize minutes late
Red salamander found in Panamanian forest is a new species
1dThe new-to-science Chiriquí fire salamander was found by a Panamanian team that has been investigating one of the least-explored regions of Central America
Why the Internet Hates Amber Heard
4hA shadow box above Rebecca's dining-room table, hanging there since 2006 , displays an autographed copy of the Pirates of the Caribbean script—signed by Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, and Johnny Depp. Though Rebecca, at age 36, is emphatically no longer a Depp fan, she says she keeps the script on her wall as a conversation starter. If someone asks about it, maybe she'll go into the full story,
Extraterrestrial stone brings first supernova clues to Earth
1dNew chemistry "forensics" indicate that the stone named Hypatia from the Egyptian desert could be the first tangible evidence found on Earth of a supernova type Ia explosion. These rare supernovas are some of the most energetic events in the universe.
A creator-led internet, built on blockchain | Adam Mosseri
4hAs digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri believes that creators are uniquely positioned to benefit. These blockchain-enabled technologies could remove the need for a "middleman" in the form of large social media platforms, allowing creators to more freely distribute their work and connect with their audiences. He expla
Researchers find CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing approach can alter the social behavior of animals
1dGeorgia State University scientists have created gene-edited hamsters for studies of social neuroscience and have found that the biology behind social behavior may be more complex than previously thought.
Quantum magnets in motion
1dThe behavior of microscopic quantum magnets has long been a subject taught in lectures in theoretical physics. However, investigating the dynamics of systems that are far out of equilibrium and watching them "live" has been difficult so far. Now, researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics in Garching have accomplished precisely this, using a quantum gas microscope. With this tool, q
Searching for cosmic-ray boosted sub-GeV dark matter using data from the PandaX-II experiment
1dPhysicists worldwide are continuing their search for dark matter, an elusive type of matter that does not absorb, reflect or emit light and is believed to make up most of the matter in the universe. A type of dark matter that many teams have been specifically looking for is sub-GeV dark matter, dark matter particles with masses below GeV (giga-electron volt).
Komodo National Park is home to some of the world's largest manta ray aggregations, study shows
1dThrough a collaborative effort including the public, scientists from the Marine Megafauna Foundation and Murdoch University are reporting a large number of manta rays in the waters of Komodo National Park, an Indonesian UNESCO World Heritage Site, suggesting the area may hold the key to regional recovery of the threatened species.
How Often Can You Be Infected With the Coronavirus?
1dThe spread of the Omicron variant has given scientists an unsettling answer: repeatedly, sometimes within months.
FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula
16hAbbott, one of the largest formula-makers in the U.S., has reached an agreement with the government to bring a closed factory back on line. And the FDA is easing some restrictions on imported formula. (Image credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Severe Hepatitis Spike in Children 'Linked' to Dogs, But Here Are The Facts
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We need a definitive exit from our Covid-19 pandemic. Here's the roadmap | Eric Topol
1dNasal or oral coronavirus vaccines, more and better drugs, and a variant-proof vaccine could catalyze a clear way out As the virus accelerates its evolution, the humans capitulate. For two and a half years, Covid-19 has been outrunning our response, getting more and more transmissible, reaching a level of infectiousness that few pathogens have ever attained. Instead of taking a stance of getting
Scientists Say Organisms Trapped in This Ancient Rock May Still Be Alive
1dPrehistory We don't wanna freak you out, but West Virginian scientists may have found a life form more than 800 million years old. In a new paper published in the journal Geology , West Virginia University geologists say that some of the microorganisms found inside the Browne Formation, an 830 million-year-old rock found in the Australian desert, may still be alive — and if they are, it could hel
Miami Backed a City Crypto, Which Then Imploded and Lost 95% of Its Value
1dMayors of several major US cities are noticeably quiet about city-based cryptocurrencies they once promoted as a solution to many of their municipalities' problems. CityCoins, a Delaware-based startup, has convinced the mayors of cities including New York City and Miami to institute city-branded blockchain projects. But Miami's crypto, dubbed MiamiCoin, has hit of a snag: its value has plummeted
Sad Delivery Robot Gets Lost In The Woods
1dInto the Woods If a delivery robot gets lost in the woods and nobody's there to find it, does it, uh, okay, we kinda lost the metaphor on that one. Regardless, the internet was delighted over the weekend when British history professor Matthew McCormack made a hilarious discovery during his morning bike ride: a six-wheeled delivery robot, driving by its lonesome self along a forested path, in a ra
Puzzling Quantum Scenario Appears Not to Conserve Energy
1dThe quantum physicists Sandu Popescu, Yakir Aharonov and Daniel Rohrlich have been troubled by the same scenario for three decades. It started when they wrote about a surprising wave phenomenon called superoscillation in 1990. "We were never able to really tell what exactly was bothering us," said Popescu, a professor at the University of Bristol. "Since then, every year we come back and we see i
Super flower blood moon – in pictures
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Dogecoin Creator Says That 70 Percent of Crypto Investors Are Complete Morons
4hBig Woof Dogecoin cocreator Billy Markus apparently doesn't think very highly of the people who invest in cryptocurrencies like, well, his. In a tweet appearing to respond to the precipitous crash of the Terra stablecoin last week, in which the coin meant to be tied to the worth of the US Dollar lost a whopping 97 percent of its worth , Markus said it appears that large swaths of crypto investors
How to Write Software With Mathematical Perfection
5hLeslie Lamport may not be a household name, but he's behind a few of them for computer scientists: the typesetting program LaTeX and the work that made cloud infrastructure at Google and Amazon possible. He's also brought more attention to a handful of problems, giving them distinctive names like the bakery algorithm and the Byzantine Generals Problem. This is no accident. The 81-year-old compute
Don't Make Your Own Formula
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By the time they are six months old, 75 percent of babies in the U.S. use formula. And for many babies under 1, formula is the primary or exclusive source of nutrition—which is why the baby-formula shortage is so frightening to many parents. The reasons for the shortage include the general supply-chain issues plaguing many sectors of the economy and the shutdown of a major formula plant earlier t
Farm machinery exacting heavy toll on soil – study
11hMassive tractors and combine harvesters could be having a lasting impact on soil, a study suggests.
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Osteoporosis patients should not be afraid to exercise regularly, say experts
14hUK's first exercise guidance on bone disease affecting 3m in Britain encourages people to move more Millions of people with osteoporosis should not be afraid to exercise regularly, experts have said in guidance aimed at boosting bone health, cutting the risk of falls and improving posture. The condition, which weakens bones and makes them more likely to break, affects more than 3 million people i
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Giant Tonga Volcanic Eruption Was as Powerful as Krakatau in 1883, Scientists Reveal
18h"Unprecedented in the modern geophysical record."
Bad News! That "Door" on Mars Doesn't Look Like Much When Zoomed Out
23hDoor Open Apparently that photo of a "door" on the surface of Mars was cropped just so to make it seem like something much cooler than it really is. Over the weekend, a photo from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover went viral because it depicted what appeared to be a rectangular doorway cut into the Red Planet's Mount Sharp . Though Mars Science Laboratory project scientist Ashwin Vasavada assured Gizmo
Why Tucker Carlson Should Want the Buffalo Manifesto Made Public
1dThe alleged teenage mass shooter in Buffalo, New York, wrote and posted a 180-page manifesto. I read the whole thing, and the only part that surprised me was the banality of his stated intention to eat "corn beef hash" for breakfast, followed by lunch at McDonald's, before killing as many Black people as possible. He expects to go to prison and either die there or someday be freed as a hero, afte
Missouri scientists work to save lake sturgeon by electronically tracking them
1dWith a decreasing population of lake sturgeon, nine states have listed the species as endangered. To protect them, scientists are studying where lake sturgeon travel before and after they reproduce. (Image credit: Brian Munoz/St. Louis Public Radio)
Cold, Ashamed, Relieved: On Leaving Russia
1dEditor's note: This article has been translated from the original Russian by Boris Dralyuk. It was written by Maxim Osipov as he made his journey into exile from his town of Tarusa to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, where Russians are allowed to enter without visas, and finally to Berlin. Cold , ashamed , relieved . These three words close Defying Hitler , Sebastian Haffner's memoir about the ri
The America That Killed George Floyd
1dI n the late '90s, not long after I left Cameroon to attend college in the United States, I learned of a word used in certain African-immigrant communities to refer to African Americans: Akata . It was not uttered with affection; far from it— Akata means "wild animal," and thus has much in common with the N-word. In my early days here, it wasn't unusual for me to see a fellow African look at an A
The American Variant of Democracy Is Contaminating My Home
1dIn late 2021, as Australian cities were seeing anti-lockdown and anti-vaxxer protests against the country's long-running pandemic restrictions and newly implemented vaccine mandates, Donald Trump Jr. tweeted "Don't Australia my America." As someone who has recently moved back to Sydney after covering the Trump presidency for the BBC, I have instead found myself thinking the opposite: Don't Americ
Joan Didion's Magic Trick
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. "T hink of this as a travel piece," she might have written. "Imagine it in Sunset magazine: 'Five Great California Stops Along the Joan Didion Trail.' " Or think of this as what it really is: a road trip of magical thi
There's a Better Way to Debate Abortion
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If Justice Samuel Alito's draft majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization becomes law, we will enter a post– Roe v. Wade world in which the laws governing abortion will be legislatively decided in 50 states. In the short term, at least, the abortion debate will become even more inflamed than it has been. Overturning Roe , after all, would be a profound change not just in th
Pentagon UFO sightings will finally be publicly aired at a Congressional hearing tomorrow
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The U.S. Congress is set to hold its first public hearing on UFOs since the 1960s on Tuesday (May 17). Here's what to expect.
Mariana Trench: The deepest depths
1dThe Mariana Trench is more than 7 miles (11 kilometers) deep. Although it is a toxic environment, some creatures of the deep thrive there.
Drones Are Turning Into Personal Flying Machines
7hWe were promised jetpacks that never arrived. But you know what's finally here? Big, honking drones you can ride on.
The US Military Is Building Its Own Metaverse
8hDefense tech companies have latched on to the metaverse hype—but what they're building will be a far cry from Meta's virtual world.
The case for revolutionizing child care in America
9hA new book argues that greater public support for parents is critical for the brain development of America's kids. (Image credit: Pixabay)
The Biggest Threat to Putin's Control of Crimea
11hI n May 2020 , the Ukrainian writer Serhiy Zhadan stood before a crowd of battle-hardened Ukrainian marines at a base in Mariupol, roughly 40 miles from the Russian border. The soldiers had been holding the line for six years against Russian proxies in the Donbas, and Zhadan had come to boost morale with some poetry. Glancing down at a tablet in his right hand, he recited a selection of his Ukrai
COP26: No countries have delivered on promise to improve climate plans
1dIn Glasgow, 196 countries promised to "revisit and strengthen" their plans for curbing emissions, but there is little sign of this happening before the next talks in November
"Coronaphobia": How antivaxxers and pandemic minimizers pathologize fear of disease
1dOver the weekend, Dr. Lucy McBride, a concierge medicine doctor who has become famous as a pandemic minimizer and one of the drivers of "Urgency of Normal", Tweeted an article that she had written over a year ago about "coronaphobia". Whether she understands it or not, this is a very old antivax trope: To pathologize fear of infectious disease as mental illness. The post first appeared on Scienc
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The Problem With Wills
8hThe chances are reasonable that you'll die before making a will. According to most studies, fewer than half of American adults report having a last will and testament that lays out how they want their property divided up, among other final wishes. Though some portion of that group opts for alternative types of estate planning, while others might draft a will late in life, many just never get arou
What It Would Take to See the World Completely Differently
8hW hen the marine biologist Rachel Carson was a young girl, she discovered a fossilized shell while hiking around her family's hillside property in Springdale, Pennsylvania. Those who knew her then would later contend that this relic sparked such intense reverie in her that she instantly felt a tug toward the sea. What was this ancient creature, and what was the world it had known? Though Carson h
The Defiant Strangeness of Werner Herzog
9hT wenty-five years ago , while in Tokyo directing an opera, the German filmmaker Werner Herzog turned down the offer of a private audience with the emperor of Japan. "It was a faux pas, so awful, so catastrophic that I wish to this day that the earth had swallowed me up," Herzog writes in the preface to his first novel, The Twilight World . Nonetheless, his hosts wondered whether he might like to
Targeting the Uneven Burden of Kidney Disease on Black Americans
12hNew treatments aim for a gene variant causing the illness in people of sub-Saharan African descent. Some experts worry that focus will neglect other factors.
Michael Bloomberg Plans a $242 Million Investment in Clean Energy
15hThe billionaire and former mayor of New York City will fund programs in 10 developing countries.
Here's How The Next 5 Years Might Look: Scientists Outline 3 Likely Pandemic Outcomes
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There's a "Secret Society" in the Pentagon Hiding UFO Secrets, Officials Say
20hThere's reportedly a minor civil war brewing amongst government officials over just how much of their UFO intelligence they should turn over to Congress and the public — and at the heart of it, an alleged cabal of powerful secret-keepers. In interviews with Politico , government officials — who, unsurprisingly, spoke on condition of anonymity — said that there are those within the Pentagon who ar
E-cigarettes 'as safe as nicotine patches' for pregnant smokers trying to quit
1dPregnant smokers were more likely to quit when using e-cigarettes than patches after four weeks, study shows E-cigarettes are as safe to use as nicotine patches for pregnant smokers trying to quit, and may be a more effective tool, researchers have revealed. Smoking in pregnancy can increase the risk of outcomes including premature birth, miscarriage and the baby having a low birth weight. But st
US Courts Are Coming After Crypto Exchanges That Skirt Sanctions
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A newly unsealed opinion is likely the first decision from a US federal court to find that cryptocurrencies can't be used to evade sanctions.
New US lab to create versions of atoms never recorded on Earth
1dBy studying isotopes scientists hope to gain insight into how elements within exploding stars came to be From carbon to uranium, oxygen to iron, chemical elements are the building blocks of the world around us and the wider universe. Now, physicists are hoping to gain an unprecedented glimpse into their origins, with the opening of a new facility that will create thousands of peculiar and unstabl
Tomb of ancient Egyptian dignitary who read top secret documents discovered
1dArchaeologists in Egypt have found the tomb of an official who claimed to have access to secret royal documents.
Biggest Gold Weighs From Season 12 | Gold Rush
1dStream Gold Rush on discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/gold-rush #GoldRush #ParkerSchnabel #Discovery Subscribe to Discovery: http://bit.ly/SubscribeDiscovery Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Discovery We're on Instagram! https://instagram.com/Discovery Join Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discovery Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discovery From: Discove
Living with Lead Creates Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs'
1dPeople are infected by bacteria that, after contacting heavy metals, develop drug-resistant traits — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Ancient tooth of mysterious Denisovan girl possibly found
4hResearchers in Laos have uncovered an ancient molar that may have belonged to a Denisovan girl who lived up to 164,000 years ago.
5,000 of the world's smallest penguins waddle onto Australian beach in record-breaking parade
4hA nightly penguin parade takes place on Phillip Island.
Axman's Fast Car Forces a Photo Finish | Street Outlaws: America's List
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Women almost twice as likely to be trapped in crashed vehicle, study finds
7hExclusive: Calls to improve car design and safety as females also found to have different injury patterns to men Women are almost twice as likely as men to become trapped in a motor vehicle after a crash and they also sustain different patterns of injury, data suggests. The research – the first large UK study to compare sex differences in injury patterns and the likelihood of becoming trapped aft
Buildup of solar heat likely contributes to Mars' dust storms, researchers find
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A seasonal imbalance in the amount of solar energy absorbed and released by the planet Mars is a likely cause of the dust storms that have long intrigued observers, a team of researchers reports.
Who owns Einstein? The battle for the world's most famous face
10hThanks to a savvy California lawyer, Albert Einstein has earned far more posthumously than he ever did in his lifetime. But is that what the great scientist would have wanted? In July 2003, the physicist and Pulitzer-prize-nominated author Dr Tony Rothman received an email from his editor bearing unwelcome news. Rothman's new book was weeks from publication. An affable debunking of widely misunde
Mapping The Pacific's Busiest 'Blue Corridors' Could Help Us Save Fish Populations
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Nuzzling T. rexes and grappling sauropods: Dinosaurs on 'Prehistoric Planet' will astonish you
20h"Prehistoric Planet" on Apple TV+ presents dinosaurs as we've never seen them before by pairing wildlife filmmakers and David Attenborough narration with Hollywood visual effects.
Seeing through the fog: Pinpointing young stars and their protoplanetary disks
22hImagine walking through a dense, hazy fog in the middle of the night, seeing patches of light from cars and towns shimmering in the distance. It's nearly impossible to tell if the lights are deep in the fog or beyond it. Astronomers trying to find young stars face a similar problem: the light from stars they're hunting is shimmering through great big regions of hazy gas and dust in space, called m
Wealthy Horrified That Drought Could Affect Their Luxurious Pools and Koi Ponds
22hWater Cutback Following a climate change-fueled drought, California's water levels are at a historic low point, with the government placing unprecedented restrictions on water usage. Governor Gavin Newsom is pleading Californians to cut back significantly, spending $100 million on ad campaigns to encourage water conservation. But all that talk is not sitting well with the ultra wealthy — many of
The wildfires burning in the Southwest are bad but 'not unprecedented'
23hExperts say the Southwestern U.S. is drier than it's been in some 1,200 years, which is one of, but not the only, drivers of the large infernos burning in New Mexico. (Image credit: New Mexico National Guard via AP)
'Homo sapiens is too arrogant: Call us Homo faber, the toolmaker'
1dWe need to dispel the arrogant and misguided idea that modern humans are superior to earlier human species. It is thanks in part to all our predecessors such as Neanderthals that we are who we are today. This is according to Marie Soressi, Professor of Hominin Diversity Archaeology.
Nanobiotics: New machine learning model predicts how nanoparticles interact with proteins
1dWith antibiotic-resistant infections on the rise and a continually morphing pandemic virus, it's easy to see why researchers want to be able to design engineered nanoparticles that can shut down these infections.
Tall, dense trees identified as effective weapon against traffic's toxic nanoparticles
1dToxic airborne nanoparticles from vehicles on our roads, which enter our bodies and lungs and damage human health, can more effectively be screened out by tall, dense trees than other "green infrastructure," finds a new study from the University of Surrey.
What's the Deal With Synesthesia TikTok?
1dA growing number of people on the platform claim to have a perceptual condition that lets them smell colors, see music, or taste sounds. But do they really?
See these amazing images of the Blood Moon lunar eclipse from around the world
1dBillions of people saw the sky show Sunday (May 15) to Monday (May 16).
Why Africa needs community-led conservation | Resson Kantai Duff
1dConservation efforts in Africa have typically been led by "parachute conservationists" — outsiders who drop in thinking they have all the answers, hire locals to implement them and then disappear. But conservationist Resson Kantai Duff has a better way to save wildlife in Africa: let locals lead these efforts themselves. She calls for a major shift in how conservation in Africa works, showing why
How the Brain Tells Apart Important and Unimportant Sensations
1dSeveral recent studies point to a small, long-overlooked structure in the brain stem as a crucial gatekeeper for the body's signals — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Science Still Doesn't Understand How Our Sex Affects Our Health
1dOur X and Y chromosomes represent the biggest genetic difference in our species. Medicine routinely ignores their influence. Why? — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Quasi-periodic oscillation detected in blazar PKS 0405-385
1dBy analyzing the historical light curve of blazar PKS 0405-385 from NASA's Fermi spacecraft, Chinese astronomers have detected quasi-periodic oscillation from this source. The discovery, presented in a paper published May 5 on arXiv.org, could shed more light on the nature and behavior of this blazar.
Slow Internet? Here's How to Run a Wi-Fi Speed Check
1dDiagnose connectivity issues on your computer, smartphone, or game console.
Did cats really disappear from North America for 7 million years?
1dHere's the science behind the so-called "cat gap," a roughly 7 million-long period in North America in which there aren't any known cat fossils.
Summer Reading Guide
1dUpdated: 2020-11-09 00:00:00 For the summer, The Atlantic 's writers and editors have picked sets of books to match your mood. Do you want to be transported to another place , or are you looking to feel a sense of wonder about the universe ? Perhaps you're just seeking a comforting new spin on a familiar story . We're also here with suggestions for taking a deep dive into a single subject , or fo
Vaping may be an effective way to quit smoking during pregnancy
1dE-cigarettes may be more effective than nicotine patches as a tool for quitting smoking during pregnancy, suggests a UK study
Record-shattering Tonga volcanic eruption sent atmospheric waves zipping around the Earth
1dThe eruption triggered huge atmospheric waves called Lamb waves.
Anti-aging drugs are being tested as a way to treat covid
11hCovid-19 is far more likely to kill you if you're old. One reason is that aged immune systems struggle to cope with infections and recover from them. So why not try drugs that make bodies young again? That's the bold idea now being explored in clinical trials around the world, which are testing drugs that reverse the impacts of age on the body, rejuvenate the immune system and clear out aged, wor
Residents and guards suffer on Beijing's zero-Covid front line
12hChina's strict policy puts citizens at mercy of unpredictable isolation orders as security camps outside
This Gene Mutation Breaks the Immune System. Why Has It Survived?
8hTwo new studies found genetic mutations that cause severe immune deficiencies are common in some remote populations, leaving them highly vulnerable to viruses.
Temperatures colder than space achieved here on Earth using superconducting X-ray laser
10hUsing a superconducting X-ray laser, researchers at SLAC achieved a temperature 4 degrees Fahrenheit above absolute zero.
Mysterious nuclear transient AT2019pev inspected in X-rays
6hAstronomers from the Ohio State University (OSU) and elsewhere have performed a detailed X-ray observational campaign of a mysterious nuclear transient event known as AT2019pev. Results of the study, published May 10 on the arXiv pre-print server, offer more clues into the nature of this peculiar object.
Covid-19 news: Just 7 per cent of 5 to 11-year-olds in England jabbed
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North Korea on brink of Covid-19 catastrophe, say experts
6hNumber fallen ill reportedly rose to almost 1.5 million as country thought to be without vaccine grapples with what it calls 'fever' North Korea stands on the brink of a Covid-19 catastrophe unless swift action is taken to provide vaccines and drug treatments, experts have warned, as the number of people reported to have fallen ill rose to almost 1.5 million. The isolated country reported another
Q and A: She discovered the black hole at the center of our galaxy. This week, she finally saw it
1dThis week, the world got its first-ever look at Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole in the center of our galaxy. The image of a hazy golden ring of superheated gas and bending light was captured by the Event Horizon Telescope, a network of eight radio observatories scattered across the globe.
Heart progenitors spontaneously regenerate cardiac muscle via a tight junction 'honeycomb' in salamanders
1dWhether there are endogenous adult heart progenitors that can replenish damaged muscle cells remained controversial. Now researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden show that the outermost layer of the heart, called epicardium, acts as a source of cardiac muscle cells through formation of an intriguing honeycomb-like structure.
How to trick your brain into better eating habits
7hDitching the cutlery, scoffing a big first bite and discussing the carrots can help rewire our brains and make us more mindful of our meals Before diving in at a dinner party, my friend Lizzie always makes a point of asking the host to describe each dish they've made. It's a way of acknowledging their efforts – but, according to food psychology, she could also be helping herself and her fellow di
Two newly described Amazon fish species are on the brink of extinction
2hNew varieties of South American darter fish were documented in Brazil's Apuí region. But deforestation in the area means they may soon be extinct
Cooling a gas of magnetic atoms to create large two-dimensional supersolids
1dn a new study, investigations led by Francesca Ferlaino and Russell Bisset show how to cool an atomic gas into a supersolid with a circular, 2D shape. The method will allow researchers to further study these exotic states of matter and search for features such as turbulent vortices.
Identification of kick velocity large enough for individual gravitational wave event following binary black hole merger
4hA team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Germany and multiple institutions in the U.S. has identified a kick velocity large enough for an individual gravitational wave event after observing a binary black hole merger—a first. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters, the group describes their study of the binary black hole merger GW200
The Bad Times Are Coming for Startups
1dA spate of layoffs is just the first sign of trouble for early-stage companies facing an economic downturn.
Exploring the ethical challenges in microbiome research
1dA human rights activist and a group of anthropologists and human biologists are casting a critical lens on the way that microbiome research is conducted with Indigenous peoples.
Feds Warn Employers Against Discriminatory Hiring Algorithms
1dAs AI invades the interview process, the DOJ and EOCC have provided guidance to protect people with disabilities from bias.
How a SIDS Study Became a Media Train Wreck
2hSudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, " will be a thing of the past ," according to Carmel Harrington, a sleep researcher at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, in Australia. A press release describes her new study, out this month, as a "game-changing" effort and a "world-first breakthrough" that could prevent future deaths from the tragic illness. Celebrations quickly spread on social media: "
Contact lens that can release drug could be used to treat glaucoma
4hInvention can deliver medication after detecting pressure in the eye from fluid buildup, scientists say A contact lens that can release a drug if it detects high pressure within the eye has been created by scientists who say it could help treat glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease that involves damage to the optic nerve, and can lead to blindness if not treated. Continue reading…
Your Bosses Could Have a File on You, and They May Misinterpret It
12hSome private companies are keeping tabs on employees with systems that may rely on questionable behavioral science foundations.
Shaping the future of light through reconfigurable metasurfaces
23hThe technological advancement of optical lenses has long been a significant marker of human scientific achievement. Eyeglasses, telescopes, cameras, and microscopes have all literally and figuratively allowed us to see the world in a new light. Lenses are also a fundamental component of manufacturing nanoelectronics by the semiconductor industry.
Heavy metal pollution can increase antibiotic resistance in rivers
1dScientists have shown that elevated heavy metal levels in rivers can lead to higher levels of antibiotic resistance.
Introducing an Expanded Books Section
1dWhen Emily Dickinson encountered her first real book as a child, she experienced a moment of pure, joyful recognition. "This, then, is a book!" she exclaimed . "And there are more of them!" The Atlantic would go on to publish Dickinson's poems; perhaps more important, it introduced her to a lifelong mentor, Thomas Wentworth Higginson. After Dickinson read his article "Letter to a Young Contributo
Hacker Shows Off Cool Trick for Stealing Teslas
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1hTesla Bluetooth Locks
Beep-Beep A security researcher has demonstrated how easy it is to trick a Tesla into letting a thief hack their way inside and even start the car, Bloomberg reports . Sultan Qasim Khan, a security consultant at security firm NCC Group, demonstrated the technique, which involves redirecting communications between a Tesla owner's smartphone or key fob and the car itself, to journalists at Bloomber
Infertile men may be twice as likely to develop breast cancer, study suggests
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19hMen Twice Breast Cancer
Researchers find link between fertility issues and cancer risk, but say biological reason unclear Infertile men may be twice as likely to develop breast cancer than those without fertility issues, according to one of the largest ever studies of the disease. Breast cancer in males is less common than in females and its relation to infertility had previously been investigated only in small studies.
Amazon Has Too Many Warehouses. Now Sellers Are Paying More
1dSellers keep getting hit with fee increases—at a time when shelves are sitting empty.
The Internet Origin Story You Know Is Wrong
6hThe history of the internet is repeatedly reduced to the story of the singular ARPANET. But BBSs were just as important—if not more.
Scenes From Svalbard
1dThe Svalbard archipelago is a Norwegian group of islands located in the Arctic Ocean, about 650 miles (1,050 kilometers) from the North Pole. It is home to the northernmost year-round settlements on Earth, with an overall population of about 2,900. In recent years, Svalbard has been moving its economy more toward tourism and scientific research and away from coal mining, which supported much of t
Emphysema missed among Black men in US due to race-adjusted lung tests
1dPoorly supported assumptions about typical levels of lung function among Black men in the US are leading medics to miss cases of emphysema
How to avoid eating the world: From degrowth to a sustainable food system transformation
1dProponents of degrowth have long argued that economic growth is detrimental to the environment. Now, scientists show that curbing growth alone would not make the food system sustainable—but changing what we eat and putting a price on carbon would. In a first, a group led by the Potsdam Institute used a quantitative food and land system model to gauge the effects of degrowth and efficiency proposal
Office Hours
1dH ow she used to smoke in his office, back when the University allowed that in campus buildings. He didn't smoke, but allowed her to as she sat on the sofa across from his desk. Or rather, he didn't object, and even set out a little dessert plate as an ashtray. Maybe because it gave them both a pretense for talking longer, for the extra duration of a cigarette, then two, then three. So that by th
Widely Available AI Could Have Deadly Consequences
8hUS researchers' "Dr. Evil project" proves drug discovery AI could be used to create biochemical weapons.
Analysis of ancient incense found at Famen Royal Temple reflects importance of incense trade along the Silk Road
6hA team of researchers affiliated with the Palace Museum, the Famen Temple Museum and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, all in China, has conducted an analysis of ancient incense found at the Famen Royal Temple. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes what they found through their analysis and why they believe their findings refl
The Post-Roe Battleground for Abortion Pills Will Be Your Mailbox
1dIf regulation of abortion access falls to the states, it will unleash legal havoc over pregnancy-ending medications that are shipped across state lines.
Research team improves gene editing with chemical process
22hThe gene-editing technique known as CRISPR has accelerated biological and medical research in the last decade by allowing scientists to repair the DNA of human cells almost as simply as using a pair of scissors.
Going beyond Mother Nature's molecules to target radioactive metals
7hLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists and collaborators at Penn State University are improving natural molecules that would help target specific radioactive elements that are found in nuclear waste or used in nuclear medicine.
Adam Mosseri Says He Wants Big Tech to Give Up Control
4hThe head of Instagram has a vision for using Web3 to shift power from tech platforms to content creators—which he says will ultimately benefit both.
Facebooks whistleblower modtager dansk pris: 'Vi bør lovgive om Metaverset allerede nu'
1dWhistlebloweren Frances Haugen vinder dansk pris for at fremme menneskerettigheder.
Did you solve it? The funniest jokes in maths
1dThe answers to today's rib-tickling riddles Earlier today I set you the puzzles below, chosen by Irish mathematician Des MacHale, a prolific writer of joke and puzzle books. You can read some of his jokes here . The puzzles were a mixture of word, number and lateral thinking puzzles. They all give some 'haha' with the 'aha!'. Continue reading…
Method to cultivate microbial communities in a permanently stable manner
6hThe capabilities of complex microbial communities are used for numerous biotechnological processes. This requires special compositions of the microbial communities. However, these are often unstable and susceptible to disruption. UFZ researchers have now developed a "mass transfer method with a loop" that can stabilize microbial communities in the long term.
How to Care for COVID at Home, and Is That Sniffle Allergies or the Virus? COVID Quickly, Episode 30
1dToday we bring you a new episode in our podcast series COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American 's senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between. You can listen to all past episodes here .
Steroids May Explain Octopuses' Self-Starvation
22hTwo glands increase steroid production after female California two-spot octopuses mate, a study finds. Those hormones may be responsible for the animals' self-destructive behavior.
In Memoriam: Forgetting Your Password
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1dPassword Google Chrome
In our passwordless future, we'll lose the frustration—and freedom—of getting locked out.
A One-and-Done CRISPR Gene Therapy Will Aim to Prevent Heart Attacks
1dIn a few months, a daring clinical trial may fundamentally lower heart attack risk in the most vulnerable people. If all goes well, it will just take one shot. It's no ordinary shot. The trial, led by Verve Therapeutics , a biotechnology company based in Massachusetts, will be one of the first to test genetic base editors directly inside the human body. A variant of the gene editing tool CRISPR-C
'Coarse-graining' can help scientists understand complex microbial ecosystems, theory suggests
1dMicrobial communities shape our health and the health of our planet. Some are familiar to humans, like the microbes that reside in the gut, known as our microbiome. Others keep fermenting along mostly under the radar.
Achoo! The hay fever season lasts longer than ever. Here's what we can do about it | Kate Ravilious
7hThe climate crisis is giving trees a bigger window to spread their pollen, but cleaner air and better early warning forecasts can help protect us If you have sneezed your way through the last few days, you are not alone. About a quarter of the UK population are thought to suffer from hay fever, with numbers continuing to grow. And the latest research suggests that the climate crisis is going to m
Study sheds new light on the mechanism of individual cell memory, using yeast as a model
1dWhi3 is a mnemon (Whi3mnem), or in other words, a protein that stores information in individual cells by forming stable super-assemblies. This memory state is then inherited by only one individual daughter cell at mitosis (individual memory). For example, when facing an uncommitted mating partner, budding yeast cells coalesce the G1/S inhibitor Whi3 into a dominant mnemon super-assembly that drive
Insights into malaria parasites strengthen drug discovery pipeline
1dRevolutionary 3D images have enabled researchers to understand how new anti-malaria compounds kill malaria parasites, paving the way for the next generation anti-malarial treatments.
The aurora borealis can be heard even when it can't be seen
1dProfessor Emeritus Unto K. Laine of Aalto University has made recordings of auroral sounds, showing that the phenomenon is much more common than previously believed and occurs even in the absence of visible northern lights. "This cancels the argument that auroral sounds are extremely rare and that the aurora borealis should be exceptionally bright and lively," Laine says.
Research recommends extending California's prescribed burning season
10hPrescribed burning of ground-level shrubs, branches and leaves is a time-tested tool to help prevent wildland fires from getting out of control, but a team led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine suggests that the practice isn't used frequently enough.
Bless This Startup That's Turning Horrible CO2 Emissions Into Delicious Vodka
8minVirtuous Vodka A startup with the elemental name of Air Company is producing vodka made with carbon dioxide emissions, CNBC reports , a futuristic new beverage that can both get you drunk and allow you to feel just a tiny bit better about the environment. The company makes use of CO2 emissions from carbon-producing industries, which it turns into various alcohols, including vodka, perfume, and ha
Image: Giant elliptical galaxy UGC 10143
1dThis new NASA Hubble Space Telescope image spotlights the giant elliptical galaxy, UGC 10143, at the heart of galaxy cluster Abell 2147, about 486 million light-years away in the head of the constellation Serpens. UGC 10143 is the biggest and brightest member of Abell 2147, which itself may be part of the much larger Hercules Supercluster of galaxies. UGC 10143's bright center, dim extended halo,
Converting CO2 to formic acid using an alumina-supported, iron-based compound
1dPhotoreduction of CO2 into transportable fuel like formic acid (HCOOH) is a great way of dealing with CO2's rising levels in the atmosphere. To aid in this mission, a research team from Tokyo Tech chose an easily available iron-based mineral and loaded it onto an alumina support to develop a catalyst that can efficiently convert CO2 into HCOOH with ~90% selectivity.
Smart contact lens could directly deliver glaucoma drugs when needed
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2hContact Lens Glaucoma
A wireless contact lens that monitors eye pressure and delivers glaucoma drugs on demand has been tested in animals
Cryptocurrency mining is still on the rise despite huge price drops
2hThe value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has plummeted in recent weeks, but the computer power devoted to the industry continues to rise
Pairs of giant planets may make their star systems ultra-habitable
2hSimulations of more than 140,000 possible planetary systems show that pairs of giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn may make their star systems more hospitable to habitable Earth-like worlds
Ranking threats to biodiversity and why it doesn't matter
1dNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30339-y Several rankings of the relative importance of global threats to biodiversity have been proposed. This Comment argues that relative rankings of biodiversity threats have little application for conservation and might even mislead policymaking.
Environmentally friendly insecticide selectively targets cotton pest
7hAn environmentally friendly spray that targets and kills one of cotton's (and the world's) most damaging agricultural pests—silverleaf whitefly—has been created by scientists at The University of Queensland.
Why Scientists Are Turning Molecules Into Music
7hConverting DNA sequences and particle vibrations into notes allows researchers to recognize unseen patterns and create songs for outreach
Existing oil, gas and coal extraction sites need to be closed down to stay within 1.5 C, findings show
6hCeasing new oil, gas, and coal development is not enough—already built extraction facilities must be prematurely decommissioned—warns a new study released today in Environmental Research Letters.
Improving ion transmission efficiency of mass spectrometers
1dA recent study by researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science and published in Analytical Chemistry presents a novel electrostatic field ion funnel focusing technology called direct current (DC)-ion funnel. It realizes ion focusing with only a DC electric field, thus improving the sensitivity of mass spectrometers.
Diabetes Marker Linked to COVID-19 Severity in Mice
22hA sugar that's less abundant in the blood of people with diabetes binds to SARS-CoV-2's spike protein and disrupts the virus's ability to fuse with cells.
Our Dogs Do Manipulate Us, According to Science
22hNew research shows dogs are communicating with those adorable puppy eyes – a trait we helped evolve through domesticating breeds.
Showing you're stressed may make you more likeable
1dHumans behave in strange ways. We readily reveal our inner feelings during moments of weakness, which doesn't seem like the smart thing to do.
An intelligent quantum sensor that simultaneously detects the intensity, polarization and wavelength of light
4hA team of researchers has built an intelligent sensor—the size of about 1/1000 of the cross-section of a human hair—that can simultaneously detect the intensity, polarization and wavelength of light, tapping into the quantum properties of electrons. It's a breakthrough that could help advance the fields of astronomy, health care, and remote sensing.
Readers Offer Their Moral Dilemmas
1dThis is an edition of Up for Debate, a newsletter by Conor Friedersdorf. On Wednesdays, he rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader responses to one thought-provoking question. Every Monday, he publishes some thoughtful replies. Sign up for the newsletter here. Last week, I asked readers to describe a moral dilemma. Susanna situates us in the medical profession: Imagine you are a doctor
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is packed with floating life
1dBeautiful floating organisms called neuston are gathered up by the same ocean currents as plastic pollution, and they may be endangered by clean-up efforts
Humans have big plans for mining in space, but there are many things holding us back
1dLike Earth, planetary bodies such as the moon, Mars, asteroids and comets contain substantial deposits of valuable resources. This has caught the attention of both researchers and industry, with hopes of one day mining them to support a space economy.
'Funk fungus' is a funny phrase and scientists now know why
2hA study looking at more than 55,000 pairs of words has found why word pairings like "gnome bone" and "spam scrotum" seem to be more amusing than their constituent parts
A new mathematical model of cellular movement
4hA mathematical model that describes how cells change their shape during movement suggests that the movement is mainly driven by the contraction of the skeletal proteins, called "myosin." The new model developed at Penn State can help researchers to better understand the various biological processes where cellular movement plays a key role and also could inform the development of artificial systems
Democracy Is Ailing—Not Because We Broke It, but Because What We're Trying to Build Is Unprecedented
5hMasks. Vaccines. Immigration. Abortion. Gun control. Taxes. The list of divisive issues in American politics goes on, with liberals and conservatives seeming more polarized and less able to agree than ever before. Indeed, democracy is in a fragile state, not only in the US but around the world. What's gone wrong to get us into this sorry situation? In an enlightening discussion last week at the C
Modeling suggests loss of biocrusts by 2070 could result in increase of 15% more dust emissions
6hAn international team of researchers has found via global modeling that loss of biocrusts due to global warming could result in an additional 15% more dust emitted into the atmosphere by 2070. In their paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience, the group describes their analysis of currently available data regarding the impact of biocrust on global cycling and what impact losses of biocrust
The RedMagic 7 Pro Is a Gaming Powerhouse
8hThis high-powered gaming phone will satisfy all the playing needs of obsessive gamers. The rest of us should look elsewhere.
New drought benchmark reached in Europe between 2018 and 2020
1dThese were days, months and years that many will come to remember: the drought from 2018 to 2020. An international team of researchers led by scientists from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) has succeeded in categorizing the historical dimensions of this event. Based on their findings, no drought covering such a large area for an extended period and coinciding with warmer temp
Quantum communication system could detect earthquakes
2hQuantum-encrypted messages sent through cables over long distances are sensitive to tiny vibrations, suggesting a possible by-product of a future secure network
Frogs Keep Mating With the Wrong Things
2hTwo years ago, Juan Díaz Ricaurte was hiking through the mountains of Brazil when a male yellow cururu toad affixed itself to his boot. Díaz Ricaurte gently detached the frog and set it back on the ground, several feet away; undeterred, it bounded back over and wrapped its arms around the shoe again. "It was super focused on grabbing Juan's boot," says Filipe Serrano, Díaz Ricaurte's fellow biolo
Stimulating brain circuits promotes neuron growth in adulthood, improving cognition and mood
23hTargeting specific brain cells modulated memory retrieval and altered anxiety-like behaviors in mice. Essentially, scientists boosted the electrical activity between cells in the hypothalamus and the hippocampus to create new neurons — an important process called neurogenesis.
How hybrid plant varieties could address the challenges of food security and climate change
1dHybrid agricultural and horticultural crops can play an important role in supporting global food security. They produce higher yields and are often more resistant than non-hybrid varieties to diseases and climate stress. But for many crops, no hybrid varieties are available. Why is that?
New trait-based approach to global change ecology moves from description to prediction
1dIt's not enough to understand what the effects of climate change are. Society needs ways to get ahead of these changes, to predict them before they actually happen. And when it comes to conservation, the approach scientists use to study species in the wild could be critical to these predictions, according to a recent research review led by biologist Stephanie Green and published in Proceedings of
Board game deals 2022: Save on modern greats and family classics
1dLooking to shake up game night? Here are the best board game deals you'll find right now.
Concussion symptoms in children may have multiple underlying causes
nowDifferent types of brain damage caused by a concussion may lead to similar symptoms in children, according to new research. A new way of studying concussions could help develop future treatments.
With Dusty Solar Panels, InSight's Days on Mars Are Numbered
2minAfter the InSight lander studied the strongest marsquake ever detected, scientists gave the space robot a negative prognosis because of its dwindling solar power.
Watch the Milky Way Instantly Pop Into View During Lunar Eclipse
8minMilking It For a brief and shining moment, this week's lunar eclipse allowed a stunning view of our lovely home, the Milky Way galaxy. Video of the spectacular event was captured by the Gemini Observatory's All-Sky camera at its facilities on Hilo, Hawaii. In the three seconds at approximately 5:30 PM local time that the Sun, Earth, and Moon aligned and thus placed the Moon in our planet's shadow
Best Walkie Talkies in 2022
8minThe best walkie talkies keep you connected to the rest of your party, whether traversing the backwoods, skiing down a slope, or playing in the neighborhood. These handheld devices are ruggedly built to endure harsh weather and rough treatment. Many models go beyond simply allowing people to communicate verbally. Some can connect to your smartphone to create a mini texting network or geolocate oth
A Boxed Set for the Birds Hopes to Save Them, Too
8minA star-studded, 242-track trove of songs and poems inspired by birdsong is the latest project in a series of releases raising awareness about its own threatened sources.
New Video Offers a Better View of Rocket Lab's Helicopter-Catching Rocket
29minThe days of one-and-done rockets may be coming to an end… unless you're NASA . After SpaceX seemingly perfected propulsive landings for the Falcon 9, Rocket Lab is developing another means of reusing rocket boosters. Earlier this month , the company succeeded in catching a parachuting rocket with a helicopter, and now it's released a much better video showing how it went down. On May 2nd, Rocket
The Urgent Need to Improve Health Equity
31minA special package highlights problems and solutions — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Seeking Last-Minute Summer Opportunities or Suggestions
38minHi, I am planning to begin an applied math Ph.D. at a top 5 program in the US in the Fall. I majored in math and computer science in college. I have recently been reading about reinforcement learning and probabilistic programming, and I am hoping to find a paid or volunteer project (e.g. research or programming) this summer related to RL, computational cognitive science, or computational neurosci
The Fight for Abortion Rights Is a Battle Over History
38minJustice Samuel Alito says the right to abortion was unknown in US law until "the latter part of the 20th century." History says otherwise.
Jamestown, cradle of America, threatened by rising seas
38minThe waters rose overnight and by morning formed a shallow pond over the grassy field covering a cemetery in Jamestown, one of the founding sites of the American nation.
Organic polymeric scintillators excite the X-ray community
45minX-ray detection is of great importance in diverse applications, such as radiation detection, medical diagnosis, and security inspection. A popular way to achieve X-ray detection is to integrate a photodetector with a luminescent material called a scintillator, which emits energy in the form of light. Scintillators can convert high-energy X-ray photons to low-energy visible luminescence.
New metasurface-based device creates different images depending on light and environmental conditions
52minResearchers have developed a new metasurface-based device that can produce multiple distinct holographic images depending on the surrounding medium and the wavelength of light used. The ability to store information that is only retrievable with the right set of keys—such as a certain light wavelength combined with wet conditions—could be further developed to design simple yet effective encryption
NASA's InSight lander: The lonely fate of a robot on Mars
52minCovered in the red dust that sealed its fate, the NASA InSight lander is slowly shutting down, more than 250 million kilometers from home.
Congress dives into UFOs, but no signs of extraterrestrials
52minCongress held its first hearing in half a century Tuesday on unidentified flying objects. And no, there is still no government confirmation of extraterrestrial life.
Scientists nail down 'destination' for protein that delivers zinc
1hNew research describes a 'chaperone' protein that delivers zinc, a trace element essential for survival in all living things, to where it's needed. The chaperone could be especially important when access to zinc is limited — for example in nutrient deficient diets and for growing crops on depleted soils.
Major infrared breakthrough could lead to solar power at night
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1hAustralian Solar Night
Based on similar technology to night-vision goggles, researchers have developed a device that can generate electricity from thermal radiation.
How is it possible to remember selfless experiences?
1hPeople who practice intensive meditation report memories of states in which their sense of self dissolves. Is this at all possible?
What is monkeypox and should UK residents be worried?
1hWith seven cases identified in Britain, experts are looking for the source of the infections and how it is being spread With the number of cases of monkeypox in the UK rising to seven , what is the situation and is it cause for concern? Continue reading…
Danmark spiller afgørende rolle i storstilet klimaplan: Halvdelen af EU's havvind skal komme fra Nordsøen
1hEuropæiske regeringsledere mødes i morgen i Esbjerg for at præsentere stor plan for havvind.
Footage of hypersonic metallic UFO shown by Pentagon officials at historic hearing
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1hPentagon US Congress
Pentagon officials speaking at the first public hearing on UFOs since the 1960s have shown previously classified footage of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP).
Narcissism affects whether people follow COVID mitigation efforts
1hNew research indicates a person's individual level of narcissism affects whether they are more, or less, willing to participate in COVID-19 mitigation strategies like masking and vaccination. The researchers—including Peter Hatemi, professor of political science at Penn State—looked at the effects of both " grandiose " and "vulnerable" narcissism on whether people were more or less likely to wear
Self-fulfilling rankings boost agencies' power, influence
1hAgencies that rate and rank nations, corporations and colleges wield enormous power, influencing investment flows and prompting leaders to pursue policies that might improve their standing.
Stop picking carnivorous penis plants, Cambodian environmental officials plead
1hThe Cambodian Ministry of Environment has asked people to stop collecting a carnivorous plant that resembles a penis, after footage appeared on social media of people picking the rare plant.
'Reef Balls' Gain Traction for Shoreline Protection
1hStructures first deployed as artificial reefs are being used in the Northeast to combat the force of waves as ocean levels rise — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Motivation for sports and school go hand in hand for adolescent athletes
1hAdolescent athletes with high motivation for school also have high motivation for sports. Male students tend to be less interested in school than their female peers, a new study shows.
ATP from sensory neuron-interneuron crosstalk is key to spreading inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
1hAdenosine triphosphate (ATP) secreted from sensory neuron-interneuron crosstalk is key to the spreading of inflammation across joints, acting as a neurotransmitter and inflammation enhancer.
Rocket engine exhaust pollution extends high into Earth's atmosphere
1hResearchers assessed the potential impact of a rocket launch on atmospheric pollution by investigating the heat and mass transfer and rapid mixing of the combustion byproducts. The team modeled the exhaust gases and developing plume at several altitudes along a typical trajectory of a standard present-day rocket. They did this as a prototypical example of a two-stage rocket to transport people and
Improved wind forecasts save consumers millions in energy costs
1hScientists determined that by increasing the accuracy of weather forecasts over the last decade, consumers netted at least $384 million in energy savings. The researchers based their predictions on NOAA's High Resolution Rapid Refresh model, which provides daily weather forecasts for every part of the U.S. These include wind speed and direction data, which utilities can use to gauge how much energ
Phage therapy: A model to predict its efficacy against pathogenic bacteria
1hAntibiotic resistance represents a major public health challenge, associated with a high mortality rate. While bacteriophages — viruses that kill bacteria — could be a solution for fighting antibiotic-resistant pathogens, various obstacles stand in the way of their clinical development. To overcome them, researchers have developed a model to better predict the efficacy of phage therapy and possi
First animals developed complex ecosystems before the Cambrian explosion
1hEarly animals formed complex ecological communities more than 550 million years ago, setting the evolutionary stage for the Cambrian explosion, according to a study by Rebecca Eden, Emily Mitchell, and colleagues at the University of Cambridge, UK, publishing May 17th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology.
'Smart' Contact Lens Could Help Treat a Leading Cause of Blindness, Scientists Say
1hA prototype that could one day help millions.
Ancient tooth suggests Denisovans ventured far beyond Siberia
1hNature, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01372-0 Molar found in Laos could be the first fossil evidence that the hominin species was far-ranging and able to adapt to different climates.
Why Washington's Rainier is One of the Most Dangerous Volcanoes in the United States
1hThe views of Mt. Rainier from the Seattle-Tacoma area are spectacular, but new models show how dangerous this Cascade volcano can be.
Study gives animal testing alternatives a confidence boost
1hAs part of a government effort to reduce animal testing, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have worked with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Inotiv Inc. to produce a new protocol for screening skin allergens. The method is potentially cheaper and faster than animal testing, while maintaining a similar performance.
Friendly fungi announce themselves to their hosts
1hFor many years after discovering a diverse population of sometimes dangerous microbes constantly living in our intestines, scientists described the situation as a form of living with the enemy. But when it comes to commensal populations of the fungus Candida albicans, the dreaded invader may be better seen as a helpful friend arriving with gifts.
Aerodynamics of perching birds could inform aircraft design
1hIf you have ever watched a bird land on a tree branch, you may have noticed that it rapidly pitches its wings upward at a high angle to execute a smooth landing. However, for some birds, they land by folding their wings as they perch instead, creating a sweeping motion as they decelerate.
Vine removal technique foils devastating grape disease
1hRemoving not only a diseased grapevine but the two vines on either side of it can reduce the incidence of leafroll disease, a long-standing bane of vineyards around the world, Cornell researchers have found.
U.S. study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population
2hOral health is a public health issue that significantly affects people's overall health. A ground-breaking study of root canal longevity using electronic dental record data from 46,000 root canal patients treated in community dental practices found geographic and procedure disparities, providing real-world insight that can be used to inform dental practice.
The numbers don't lie: Australia is failing at maths and we need to find a new formula to arrest the decline
2hAustralia has suffered a significant drop in teenage maths proficiency in the past 20 years — sliding from 11th in the OECD rankings to 29th place out of 38 countries, prompting widespread debate over potential curriculum changes. One researcher says hand gestures could stop the slide.
Different subtypes defined in small cell lung cancer
2hSmall cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a malignant disease associated with a particularly high mortality rate. According to a new multicenter study, SCLC can be divided into several subgroups in terms of clinical behavior. These subtypes respond differently to chemotherapeutics and targeted drugs. This opens up possibilities for personalized treatment for this type of cancer as well.
Change of temperature causes whole body reprogramming
2hHuman beings, like most organisms, are constantly exposed to alternating colder or warmer temperatures. These environmental variations cause striking metabolic effects and require constant adaptations. While some of these adaptations confer certain beneficial effects on health, the impact of cold and warmth on the various organs in a whole-body context was not known.
Loops for micro-organisms
2hThe capabilities of complex microbial communities are used for numerous biotechnological processes. This requires special compositions of the microbial communities. However, these are often unstable and susceptible to disruption. Researchers have now developed a 'mass transfer method with a loop' that can stabilize microbial communities in the long term.
Chimpanzees combine calls to form numerous vocal sequences
2hCompared to the complex use of human language, the way animals communicate with each other appears quite simple. How our language evolved from such a simple system, remains unclear. A group of researchers has now recorded thousands of vocalizations from wild chimpanzees in Taï, Ivory Coast. They found that the animals produced hundreds of different vocal sequences containing up to ten different ca
Deaths from alcohol use disorder surged during pandemic, study finds
2hDeaths involving alcohol use disorder increased dramatically during the pandemic, according to a new study. The study also found that young adults 25 to 44 years old experienced the steepest upward trend in alcohol use disorder mortality.
Kæmpe serviceskib til vindmøller sejler på metanol: Ingen SCR eller fortænding
2hPLUS. Et nyt 93 meter langt serviceskib til verdens største vindmøllepark vil blive drevet af en serie af 350 kW metanol-generatorer. Sparer 4500 ton CO2 årligt.
Head of NASA Accuses China of Being "Good at Stealing"
2hGrade NAS-A Beef In a candid moment during an otherwise dull Congressional budget hearing, the administrator of NASA said very plainly how he feels about the way China "steals" spacecraft designs from the American public and private sectors. During the House Appropriations Committee hearing , Alabama representative Robert Aderholt asked NASA boss Bill Nelson what the agency is "doing to secure Am
Scientists find new and mysterious DDT chemicals accumulating in California condors
2hWhen Christopher Tubbs joined an ambitious multinational effort to save California condors from the brink of extinction, he knew the odds of success were long.
Beekeepers are struggling to keep up with farms' pollination needs
2hAs demand for crops grows, the pollination services provided by the honeybees managed by beekeepers are becoming increasingly insufficient
Nearly a third of bites by malaria-carrying mosquitoes are in the day
2hDetailed analysis of mosquito bites in the Central African Republic found that, contrary to assumptions, many occur indoors during the daytime when people are not well protected by traditional anti-malaria defences
Llama 'nanobodies' could target irregular heart rhythms
2hResearchers have designed tiny proteins, called nanobodies, derived from llama antibodies that could potentially deliver targeted medicines to human muscle cells. The researchers say the ability to more precisely target such tissues could advance the search for safer, more efficient ways to alleviate pain during surgery, treat irregular heart rhythms , and control seizures. The results of the new
Wayward sea lion is back—this time found in a San Diego storm drain
2hMeet Freeway. He's a teenage mischief maker, a land-loving sea lion fishing for freedom.
Climate change is heating up Florida. That could bring more wildfires, new report warns
2hWhen Hurricane Michael tore through North Florida in 2018 as a Category 5 storm, it left more than 3 million acres of felled trees in its wake.
New technology dramatically increases the recovery rate of precious metals from waste
2hIn South Korea, which relies on imports for 99.3% of its metal resources, the per capita consumption of those metal resources is the highest in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and consumption of precious metals in industries such as renewable energy, healthcare and semiconductors is increasing. Gold is in demand for applications such as batteries, electric vehicles and
Previously unknown dolphin species were present in ancient Swiss ocean
2hTwenty million years ago, the Swiss Plateau region, or Mittelland, was an ocean in which dolphins swam. Researchers at the University of Zurich's Paleontological Institute have now discovered two previously unknown species related to modern sperm whales and oceanic dolphins, which they identified based on ear bones.
Evidence of slash-and-burn cultivation during the Mesolithic
2hAs early as 9,500 years ago, people in Europe used slash-and-burn methods to make land usable for agriculture. This is shown by environmental data generated by scientists from the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment (S-HEP) at the University of Tübingen on the basis of two drill cores from the Ammer Valley. The data were then correlated with results from the Mesolithic scat
China's terrestrial carbon sequestration in 2060 could offset 13% to 18% of energy-related peak carbon dioxide emissions
2hPresident Xi of China announced in September 2020 that China will "aim to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060." Although it is essential to reduce CO2 emissions from energy consumption, which accounts for more than 85% of the total annual CO2 emission in China, the role of terrestrial carbon sequestration cannot be underestimated in carbon neutrality.
How three mutations work together to spur new SARS-CoV-2 variants
2hLike storm waves battering a ship, new versions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have buffeted the world one after another. Recently, scientists keeping tabs on these variants noticed a trend: Many carry the same set of three mutations. In a new study in ACS' Biochemistry, researchers examined how these mutations change the way a key piece of the virus functions. Their experiments show how this triad alter
Study provides long-term look at ways to control wildfire in sagebrush steppe ecosystem
2hNew research provides the first long-term study of methods to control the spread of wildfire in the sagebrush steppe ecosystem that dominates parts of the western United States.
Rare genetic variants not the major contributing factors to common diseases, study finds
2hAlthough some rare genetic variants can increase the risk of disease markedly for a few individuals, the genetic contribution to common diseases is mostly due to a combination of many common genetic variants with small effects, according to a new study.
Ecological functions of streams and rivers severely affected globally
2hAgriculture, loss of habitat or wastewater effluents — human stressors negatively impact biodiversity in streams and rivers. Very little is known yet about the extent to which their capacity for self-purification and other essential ecosystem services are also impacted. An international research team has synthesized the globally available research on this topic in a meta-analysis. This study prov
New light on organic solar cells
2hEfficient and environmentally friendly solar cells are required for a transition to a fossil-free energy supply. Researchers at have now mapped how energy flows in organic solar cells, something that previously had been unknown.
New guideline refines care for brain bleeds: Compression socks, some meds not effective, study suggests
2hSeveral in-hospital treatments and post-discharge therapies for people who have had an intracerebral hemorrhage, or a bleeding stroke, are not as effective as health care professionals once thought. Compression socks or stockings, anti-seizure medicines and steroid treatment are among treatments with uncertain effectiveness. Studies show that minimally invasive surgical procedures may be a useful
For large bone injuries, it's Sonic hedgehog to the rescue
2hA new study presents intriguing evidence that large bone injuries might trigger a repair strategy in adults that recapitulates elements of skeletal formation in utero. Key to this repair strategy is a gene called Sonic hedgehog. In this study, researchers took a close look at how mice are able to regrow large sections of missing rib — an ability they share with humans, and one of the most impress
Validation brings new predictive capability to global megafire smoke impacts
2hNew research modeling smoke from two recent megafires sets the stage for better forecasting of how emissions from these global-scale events will behave and impact temperatures. As huge wildfires become more common under climate change, increased attention has focused on the intensity and duration of their emissions, which rival those of some volcano eruptions.
New method melds data to make a 3-D map of cells' activities
2hEngineers are using a cell's surroundings to help biologists make more sense of gene expression information. Their new system could open the door to identifying rare cell types and choosing cancer treatment options with new precision.
Mars' emitted energy and seasonal energy imbalance
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2hSolar Heat Dust Mars
Seasonal imbalance between the solar energy absorbed and released by the planet Mars could be a cause of the Red Planet's dust storms, according to new research. Understanding how the system works on Mars could help scientists predict how climate change could affect Earth.
Author Correction: Seasonal and geographical differences in the ruminal microbial and chloroplast composition of sika deer (Cervus nippon) in Japan
3hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12520-x Author Correction: Seasonal and geographical differences in the ruminal microbial and chloroplast composition of sika deer ( Cervus nippon ) in Japan
Author Correction: Epidemiological risk factors associated with primary infection by Epstein–Barr virus in HIV-1-positive subjects in the Brazilian Amazon region
3hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12511-y
Publisher Correction: Self-assembly growth of electrolytic silver dendrites
3hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12065-z
Post-acute COVID-19 outcomes in children requiring hospitalisation
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3hCOVID-19 19 Omicron
Scientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12415-x
Ultra-powerful brain scanners offer hope for treating cognitive symptoms in Parkinson's disease
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3hPowerful Parkinson
Ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners could be used to help identify those patients with Parkinson's disease and similar conditions most likely to benefit from new treatments for previously-untreatable symptoms, say scientists.
What You Should Know About New Omicron Subvariants
3hThe presence and spread of new, more-infectious and immune-evading variants shows that the coronavirus is not done mutating.
Positive for the environment and for the grower: The benefits of introducing herbaceous crops among mandarin trees
3hA Diverfarming project study compares the environmental footprint and the economic performance of traditional mandarin monocropping as opposed to growing mandarin intercropped with herbaceous crops and the use of deficit irrigation
Early warning system forecasts who needs critical care for COVID-19
3hAn algorithm can accurately predict which hospitalized patients are at the highest risk of death and require critical care, regardless of immune protection status and virus variant.
Desktop air curtain system prevents spread of COVID-19 in hospital settings
3hResearchers have developed a desktop air curtain system that blocks all incoming aerosol particles. An air curtain, or air door, is a fan-powered ventilation system that creates an air seal over an entryway, but one challenge in developing smaller air curtains is fully blocking emitted aerosol particles over time because it is difficult to maintain the air wall over a long distance.
Early Earth: Tungsten isotopes in seawater provide insights into the co-evolution of Earth's mantle and continents
3hScientists have demonstrated that a new geochemical archive — 182Tungsten in banded iron formations — can be used to simultaneously trace both the evolution of the Earth's mantle and continents throughout Earth's history. This offers new opportunities to better understand the Precambrian Earth in the future.
Deep ocean warming as climate changes
3hMuch of the 'excess heat' stored in the subtropical North Atlantic is in the deep ocean (below 700m), new research suggests.
Vaccinia virus pulls together a makeshift tool to repair its DNA, exposing a vulnerability that could be targeted
3hThe vaccinia virus uses its own machinery and not that of the cell it infects to repair ultraviolet radiation-caused damage to its DNA, according to new research. The virus repurposes an enzyme it uses for copying its DNA to repair the damage. Blocking that enzyme disrupts both the copying and repairing of viral DNA, resulting in a dramatic reduction in new virions.
Boost in nerve-growth protein helps explain why running supports brain health
3hExercise increases levels of a chemical involved in brain cell growth, which bolsters the release of the 'feel good' hormone dopamine, a new study shows. Dopamine is known to play a key role in movement, motivation, and learning. Experts have long understood that regular running raises dopamine activity in the brain and may protect nerve cells from damage. In addition, past research has tied exerc
Seeing molecules inside a nanometer-sized 'sardine can'
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3hSeeing Inside MOF Sardine
Researchers have successfully developed a new technique allowing them to observe gas molecules packing into metal-organic frameworks (MOF) using infrared spectroscopy. Their innovation was to measure polarized light absorption of guest molecules in a MOF film to deduce molecule alignment using this common piece of lab equipment. This method is the first to show guest alignment and does so in real-
Tooth of an Ancient Girl Fills Gap in Human Family Tree
3hA molar discovered in a cave in Laos shows where the enigmatic Denisovans could have interbred with the ancestors of modern humans.
Intelligent wireless theranostic contact lens for electrical sensing and regulation of intraocular pressure
3hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29860-x Towards intelligent treatment for glaucoma, here authors demonstrate integrated wireless theranostic contact lenses for in situ electrical sensing of intraocular pressure and on demand anti-glaucoma drug delivery.
Novel meteorological mechanisms behind severe drought in southwestern China during spring 2021
3hSouthwestern China (SWC) is a region on the southeastern side of the Tibetan Plateau, in which both southwesterly and southeasterly winds influence weather patterns during the summer monsoon period. Spring drought before the onset of the summer rainy season is common throughout SWC, which threatens local ecology, agriculture, and economic balance.
How social media posts could affect credit scores
3hWhat does your SAT score mean for your ability to pay off a car loan?
Student expenditures decrease at some colleges that receive promise scholarship funds
3hTwo-year colleges that received revenue from community-based college promise programs decreased their spending on instruction by 3.3% and their spending on student services by up to 15%, a recent study found.
Structural insights into the HBV receptor and bile acid transporter NTCP
3hNature, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04857-0
Structure of bile acid transporter NTCP crucial for hepatitis B virus entry
3hNature, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04845-4
Highway links benefit businesses, unless they are based outside cities
3hThere is a Chinese proverb: "If you want to be rich, build roads first; if roads are open, all businesses will flourish." Many studies have shown that the construction of transportation infrastructure has played an important role in China's social and economic development. However, few studies have focused on how construction impacts enterprise efficiency and macroeconomic growth on a regional bas
Farm vehicles are now heavier than most dinosaurs: Why that's a problem
4hWhat does a modern combine harvester and a Diplodocus have in common? One answer, it seems, may be their big footprints on the soil. A new study led by researchers from Sweden and Switzerland has found that the weight of farming machinery today is approaching that of the largest animals to have ever roamed the Earth—the sauropods.
Helping rain stay where it lands
4h"When it rains, it pours." This phrase is meant to mean that bad news comes in waves. Unfortunately, that's true with real rain, too. While rain is usually welcome for various reasons, in developed area like cities and towns, it can produce a big problem: polluted runoff.
Prioritizing environmental justice while capturing carbon from the air
4hReaching carbon emission goals requires efforts on all fronts of carbon management: decreasing carbon emissions, capturing carbon, and storing carbon. Traditionally, cost and resource availability are leading factors that determine how and where these efforts are made, leaving environmental and societal impacts as afterthoughts.
Remote classes affected students and teachers differently worldwide
4hAs schools moved to a mode of emergency response teaching (ERT) at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were distinct differences in the effect it had on students and teachers whether they were in developed or developing countries, a new study shows.
Best ASUS Routers of 2022
4hYour router is the gateway to faster internet speeds, and the best ASUS routers can do that while providing excellent security, strong parental controls, and advanced customization features. However, ASUS is also well-known for their gaming routers. These models are packed with features that prioritize game data and connect to servers that enhance performance. Many factors influence which router
Author Correction: Reduced expression of mitochondrial complex I subunit Ndufs2 does not impact healthspan in mice
4hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12069-9
One-year results of treat-and-extend regimen with intravitreal brolucizumab for treatment-naïve neovascular age-related macular degeneration with type 1 macular neovascularization
4hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10578-1 One-year results of treat-and-extend regimen with intravitreal brolucizumab for treatment-naïve neovascular age-related macular degeneration with type 1 macular neovascularization
Spore in The Core: 830-Million-Year-Old Microbes Trapped in Halite Might Be Alive
4hHans-Joachim Engelhardt, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halite#/media/File:HALIT_X_NaCl_Natriumchlorid_W%C3%9CRFEL_KUBUS_50P.jpg You've heard of Elf on the Shelf — now get ready for the spore in the core. Or maybe the coccus in the rock-us. Researchers looking at ancient Australian halite cores have reported 830-million-year-old microbes inside the rock salt crystals — and th
Study identifies first cellular 'chaperone' for zinc
4hWe need zinc: one-tenth of the proteins in our cells require this metal for their normal functions in all aspects of cell metabolism.
Arabidopsis thaliana shoots regenerate better in balmy conditions
4hWarm temperatures strongly enhance the regeneration of thale cress shoots, plant scientists at RIKEN have found. They have also uncovered the molecular mechanism behind this effect, which will help optimize the regeneration of plant cuttings for both plant-science research and horticulture.
Diseased dolphins at risk of starvation use muscles as energy source to survive
4hDiseased dolphin populations are using their muscles as an energy source to survive, a conservation study that analyzed their metabolism has found.
'Village doctors' can improve blood pressure for rural patients
4hTraining community health workers on how to prescribe and adjust anti-hypertension medications and how to coach people to better manage their blood pressure could significantly benefit patients with high blood pressure in rural areas, researchers report. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and early death, but many across the globe live in areas with limited access to high-qua
When roads become rivers: Forming a Plan B can stop people driving into floodwaters
4hQueensland residents are facing yet another arduous clean-up after floods inundated roads and towns last week.
A probabilistic model for classifying temporary rivers
4hTemporary rivers are streams that can dry up during portions of the year. Although they are common in many environments and have important effects on the local ecosystem, compared to streams that consistently flow, temporary rivers have been relatively understudied.
New insights on link between genetic mutations and biological evolution
4hIn biological evolution, we know that it's all about the survival of the fittest: organisms that develop genetic traits that allow them to better adapt to their physical environment are more likely to thrive, and thus pass down their winning genes to their offspring.
Effects of litter quality, fauna and environments on litter decomposition in forest ecosystems
4hLitter decomposition is a key process that controls carbon and nutrient cycles in forest ecosystems. In litter decomposition at local or broad special scales, the three factors including litter quality, fauna, and environments (decomposition site) that influence litter decomposition. However, most existing studies have focused on the independent effects of these factors on litter decomposition.
Where were Herod the Great's royal alabaster bathtubs quarried?
4hFrom the Middle Bronze Age, Egypt played a crucial role in the appearance of calcite-alabaster artifacts in Israel, and the development of the local gypsum-alabaster industry. The absence of ancient calcite-alabaster quarries in the Southern Levant (modern day Israel and Palestine) led to the assumption that all calcite-alabaster vessels found in the Levant originated from Egypt, while poorer qual
Complete chloroplast genome of Coleanthus subtilis, a protected rare species
4hColeanthus subtilis (Tratt.) Seidel (Poaceae) is a rare grass in the monotypic genus Coleanthus Seidl. It has been protected in many countries, such as the Czech Republic, North America and China, because of the extremely short life cycle, strict habitat and breeding conditions, and habitat destruction. In addition, C. subtilis has a remarkable ability to reappear in its previous habitats after lo
Increases in planting density tend to decrease water use efficiency in rubber trees
4hRubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) are widely known to have high economic and defensive values. However, little is known about how the ecohydrological and coupled processes between the carbon gain and water use efficiency (WUE) of rubber plantations respond to phenological changes and site heterogeneity, i.e., the planting density and stand age.
Tungsten isotopes in seawater provide insights into the co-evolution of Earth's mantle and continents
4hIn a study published in the journal Nature Communications, Andrea Mundl-Petermeier and Sebastian Viehmann of the Department of Lithospheric Research at the University of Vienna have demonstrated that a new geochemical archive—182Tungsten in banded iron formations—can be used to simultaneously trace the evolution of both the Earth's mantle and continents throughout Earth's history. This offers new
Study offers clues to understanding the infection mechanisms of a lethal fungus affecting more than 100 crops
4hAn international study on Fusarium oxysporum, one of the most lethal fungi for crops, found, contrary to what had been thought to date, that the absence of a certain type of enzyme increases the rate of infection, although it decreases the pathogen's ability to spread, opening a door to new strategies to control its infection
Magnetic nanoparticles in biological vehicles individually characterized for the first time
4hImagine a tiny vehicle with a nanomagnetic structure, which can be steered through the human body via external magnetic fields. Arriving at its destination, the vehicle may release a drug, or heat up cancer cells without affecting healthy tissue. Scientists of different disciplines are working on this vision. A multidisciplinary research group at Universidad del País Vasco, Leioa, Spain, explores
Magnetic resonance makes the invisible visible
4hA small group of researchers including Dennis Kurzbach from the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Vienna just published in Nature Protocols an advanced NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) method to monitor fast and complicated biomolecular events such as protein folding.
Chimpanzees found to combine calls to form numerous vocal sequences
4hHumans are the only species on earth known to use language. We do this by combining sounds to form words and words to form hierarchically-structured sentences. The question of where this extraordinary capacity originates from remains to be answered. In order to retrace the evolutionary origins of human language, researchers often use a comparative approach—they compare the vocal production of othe
'The Game is Over': AI breakthrough puts DeepMind on verge of achieving human-level artificial intelligence
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Why We Are Still Waiting for Self-Driving Cars – Self-driving, fully autonomous cars have been promised for years. When will they take over the streets? And should they?
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1 TW of Solar Capacity to be Deployed Annually by 2030 – or perhaps as early as 2028? Deconstructing Solar Deployment Predictions
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The University of Cambridge is powering a microprocessor computer with algae
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DeepMind researcher claims new 'Gato' AI could lead to AGI, says 'the game is over!'
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No sun, No problem. UNSW researchers have shown that Earth's radiant infrared heat can be used to generate solar electricity at night.
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China, US Are Racing to Make Billions From Mining the Moon's Minerals
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U.S. Space Force sees future demand for surveillance beyond Earth orbit
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Scientists identify characteristics to better define long COVID
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4hOmicron Long Covid
Researchers have identified characteristics of people with long COVID and those likely to have it. Scientists used machine learning techniques to analyze an unprecedented collection of electronic health records (EHRs) available for COVID-19 research to better identify who has long COVID.
Using bacteria to accelerate CO2 capture in oceans
5hYou may be familiar with direct air capture, or DAC, in which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere in an effort to slow the effects of climate change. Now a scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has proposed a scheme for direct ocean capture. Removing CO2 from the oceans will enable them to continue to do their job of absorbing excess CO2 from the atmosphere.
2-drug combo reduces risk of an asthma attack
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5hAstraZeneca Asthma
A combination of two drugs dramatically reduces the chances of having an asthma attack, according to a new global study. The findings show that a combination of albuterol, which provides relief from an asthma attack by relaxing the smooth muscles and is used for immediate asthma relief, and the corticosteroid budesonide, taken via an inhaler, lowers the number of sudden episodes of shortness of b
Meet 'Fiona' the pregnant ichthyosaur, Chile's oldest marine reptile mom
5hPaleontologists recently excavated a marine reptile known as an ichthyosaur that died while pregnant. The fossil provides a rare glimpse of the life cycle for this extinct ocean species.
Characterizing Kinases for Therapeutics Targeting Innate Immunity
5hUniversal kinase assays can quickly and effectively screen and triage novel hits.
How Quantum Simulations Are Set To Revolutionize Lithium Batteries
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5hQuantum Ion Natron
The ability to simulate electrochemical behavior at the quantum scale heralds a new era of battery design.
The Antiscience Supreme Court Is Hurting the Health of Americans
5hJustice Alito's leaked opinion signaling an end to Roe is the latest in a broad trend of rejecting science and expertise — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Er der HOPE for læger?
5hForskningsprojektet HOPE handler i høj grad om kommunikation. Hvordan den opfattes, og hvordan den bedst afsendes.
From the archive: wildlife landscapes, and retaliation against rats
5hNature, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01300-2 Snippets from Nature's past.
Beyond flora and fauna: Why it's time to include fungi in global conservation goals
5hIt's no secret that Earth's biodiversity is at risk. According to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, 26% of all mammals, 14% of birds and 41% of amphibians are currently threatened worldwide, mainly due to human impacts such as climate change and development.
In Midwestern schools, LGBTQ teachers face discrimination, hate and their own fears
5hThe national debate about LGBTQ issues in schools has come to the Midwest. In the wake of the passage of Florida's so-called "don't say gay" law, more than a dozen other states—including Missouri, Iowa, Tennessee and Ohio—have proposed similar legislation aimed at limiting how teachers discuss topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Why Indigenous communities need a seat at the table on climate
5hThere's growing recognition that Indigenous communities are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and that traditional ecological knowledge is vital to adapting to environmental changes.
Improving Tumor-Infiltration Lymphocyte (TIL) Extraction
5hDiscover a better method for consistent TIL isolation and characterization from tumor samples.
Polarized Instagrammers fueled media coverage of NFL athlete activism
6hNews media covered the National Football League national anthem protests more heavily on their Instagram accounts when readers' reactions to protest were more negative and more polarized, according to a University of Michigan study published in Sport Management Review.
Why octopus mothers self destruct
6hNew research helps explain why some female octopuses die after laying their eggs. The findings point to the optic gland and cholesterol. For all their uncanny intelligence and seemingly supernatural abilities to change color and regenerate limbs, octopuses often suffer a tragic death. After a mother octopus lays a clutch of eggs, she quits eating and wastes away; by the time the eggs hatch, she i
How Mammals Conquered the World after the Asteroid Apocalypse
6hThey scurried in the shadows of dinosaurs for millions of years until a killer space rock created a new world of evolutionary opportunity — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Mammals' Perseverance, Fast Radio Bursts and Health Justice
6hResearch shows straightforward solutions to help children learn and thrive — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Opinion: Et bidrag til at nuancere det offentlige billede af en fyret topleder
6hVi har oplevet Ole Thomsen som åben, ordentlig og retfærdig. Han har utvivlsomt stødt nogle aktører med sin direkte stil, men har også undervejs erkendt fejl, der uundgåeligt opstår efter 20 års virke på toplederniveau, skriver en række samarbejdspartnere i et læserbrev.
More math testing could be good for primary schoolchildren, if done in the right way
6hRecently published U.K. government plans proposed that by 2030, 90% of children leaving primary school in England should reach the expected standards in reading, writing and math, compared with 65% in 2019.
Fewer donors say they're willing to give to a charity when it supports immigrants, especially if they're undocumented
6hAbout 45 million Americans are immigrants, a near-record 14% of the population. Among them are, according to government estimates, 11.4 million who are undocumented.
Band crossover and magnetic phase diagram of superconducting Ba2CuO4-δ
6hResearchers led by Prof. Zou Liangjian from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have recently investigated the magnetic phase diagram of the high-Tc (critical temperature) superconducting compound Ba2CuO4-δ and its superconducting pairing symmetry based on the spin-fluctuation mechanism. Results were published in Physical Review B.
Trygghet och ro när svårt sjuka barn vårdas hemma
6hI Skåne har svårt sjuka barn rätt att vårdas hemma istället för på sjukhus, något som ökar livskvaliteten för hela familjen i en ofta tung tid. Men fortfarande erbjuds alltför få barn vård i hemmet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Populära storstäder vill dämpa partysugna turister
6hInvånarna i populära städer som Barcelona och Amsterdam fick under pandemin en välbehövlig paus från tillfälliga besökare. Nu planeras lokala åtgärder för att stävja problem och konflikter när partyturisterna väntas återkomma. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Nytt ljus över organiska solceller
6hFör att utnyttja potentialen i solenergin krävs solceller som är billiga och miljövänliga. Forskare har kartlagt hur energin flödar i organiska solceller, något som kan bidra till att göra dem mer effektiva. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Author Correction: Structure of ATP synthase under strain during catalysis
7hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30544-9
Publisher Correction: Single-cell transcriptomic analysis suggests two molecularly distinct subtypes of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
7hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30599-8
The Download: Potential new covid treatments, and the crypto crash
7hThis 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. Anti-aging drugs are being tested as a way to treat covid Covid-19 is far more likely to kill you if you're old. One reason is that aged immune systems struggle to cope with infections and recover from them. So why not try drugs that make bodies young again? I
Intermittent fasting: What is it and how does it work?
7hThere are several different types of intermittent fasting. Here's how they work, including the potential benefits and risks
How Medication Abortion with RU-486/Mifepristone Works
7hA step-by-step look at how these drugs end pregnancy — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Health Benefits of Clean Energy
7hWhat if there were a change we could make in our society that would save, in the US alone, more than 50,000 lives per year and avoid more than $600 billion every year in health care costs and lost productivity? How much should we invest each year to make the necessary changes? Even if we invested $3 trillion over the next 10 years, that would only be half as much as we would save over the same le
Sugar trouble kills the mood for mating cockroaches
7hNew research clarifies what happens when a sugary cockroach mating ritual takes a bitter turn, resulting in rejected males. Male German cockroaches ( Blattella germanica ) offer females a pre-mating "gift" of body secretions that combines sugars and fats—think of the roach version of chocolate —in order to attract and hold female attention long enough to start copulation. "This is common mating b
Forhandlinger om sundhedsreform splittes i to
7hFor at opnå en bred aftale bliver forhandlingerne om sundhedsreformen delt, så delen om forebyggelse bliver forhandlet i et særskilt spor. Det erfarer Kommunal Sundhed.
How climate law can help to prevent the next pandemic
7hNature, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01339-1 Countries seeking to effect real changes in global health can learn from climate treaties.
Daily briefing: How to find a great scientific collaborator
7hNature, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01370-2 How to spot collaborators that are fun to work with, make a fair contribution and share your ambitions. Plus, Australian researchers lament the state of science ahead of the election and four ways to stop future pandemics at the source.
Best wildlife photography cameras 2022
7hThese are the best wildlife photography cameras for shooting in the Serengeti, the local zoo, and everywhere in-between.
Author Correction: Laser slice thinning of GaN-on-GaN high electron mobility transistors
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12628-0
Prevalence and risk factors for depression among training physicians in China and the United States
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12066-y
Energy supply and influencing factors of mountain marathon runners from Baiyin marathon accident in China
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12403-1
Ole Thomsens fyring koster regionen 6,5 millioner kr.
8hRegion Midtjyllands nu tidligere koncerndirektør Ole Thomsen har forhandlet sig frem til to års løn plus pension udover en opsigelse på 12 måneder. De i alt tre årslønninger resulterer i en udgift på 6.489.314 kroner.
Olympus OM-D E-M1X review
8hLooking for ultra lightweight kit that packs a heavyweight punch? The Olympus OM-D E-M1X provides a compact system that's ideal for wildlife and safari shooting.
Sandstorm blankets Saudi capital in grey haze
8hA sandstorm engulfed Saudi Arabia's capital and other regions of the desert kingdom Tuesday, hampering visibility and slowing road traffic.
Canon EOS R5 review
8hThe Canon EOS R5 is so good at photographing wildlife, it's effectively a cheat code for capturing images of animals – not to mention humans or any other subject.
Drones Could Spot Crime Scenes from Afar
8hA system could aid forensic searches and crime-scene mapping by detecting reflections from human materials — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Unregulated telecom companies pose an enormous threat to the future of free expression and human rights. And time for reform is running out.
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Author Correction: Tumour gene expression signature in primary melanoma predicts long-term outcomes
9hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30365-w
Transportbåndet og vandmøllehjulet Wanda indsamler og sorterer affald i floden Juan Diaz
9hEt vand- og soldrevet hjul skal fremover fange og identificere skrald i Panamas Juan Díaz flod, ved hjælp af et transportbælte og AI-kameraer.
Why Interview an Autocrat?
9hAbsolute Power Mohammed bin Salman is modernizing a stubbornly premodern kingdom, Graeme Wood wrote in April. He has also eliminated rivals and critics, creating a climate of fear without precedent in Saudi Arabia's history. Graeme Wood's article is the best argument I've read in some time for why the West needs to wean itself off oil. Mohammed bin Salman is very scary, and holds great power only
Author Correction: Full factorial design and dynamic modelling of silent and ultrasound-assisted lead and cadmium removal by porous biosorbent
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12454-4
Author Correction: Gluten consumption and inflammation affect the development of celiac disease in at-risk children
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12636-0
Engelsk læge og innovationschef: Venlighed er kerneværdien i sundhedsvæsenet
9hFremtidens sundhedsvæsen skal tage udgangspunkt i venlighed, både i samarbejdet mellem sundhedsprofessionelle og i plejen af patienterne, mener Bob Klaber, engelsk børnelæge og innovationschef hos Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
How citation cartels give 'strategic scholars' an advantage: A simple model
9hSincere scholars work to expand society's knowledge and understanding. They cite all the relevant research, even that produced by those they disagree with or personally dislike. They encourage debate. For the sincere scholar, a citation is a responsibility, and proper and thorough citations demonstrate research quality. For the strategic scholar, a citation is an asset … Continue reading
Tungmetaller i kroppen kan forstærke udviklingen af antibiotikaresistente bakterier
9hNy forskning påviser en sammenhæng mellem tungmetaller i kroppen og risikoen for at udvikle antibiotikaresistente bakterier.
Seneste Omikron-variant har forpurret sygehusbehandling med antistoffer
9hPLUS. Flere tusinde danskere er blevet behandlet med det monoklonale antistof sotrovimab, der kan bruges som alternativ til en vaccine. Det virker dog dårligt mod den mest dominerende variant.
One statistical analysis must not rule them all
9hNature, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01332-8 Any single analysis hides an iceberg of uncertainty. Multi-team analysis can reveal it.
N-type fast inactivation of a eukaryotic voltage-gated sodium channel
10hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30400-w Voltage-gated sodium channels mediate electrical signaling. Here, authors report the cryo-EM structure of NaVEh from the marine plant Emiliania huxleyi, revealing an unexpected mechanism of N-type fast inactivation.
Theory-guided design of hydrogen-bonded cobaltoporphyrin frameworks for highly selective electrochemical H2O2 production in acid
10hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30523-0 Guided by high-throughput computational screening, we report the preparation of hydrogen-bonded cobaltoporphyrin frameworks and demonstrate the achievement of high activity and selectivity for electrochemical H2O2 production in acid.
Drought assessment has been outpaced by climate change: empirical arguments for a paradigm shift
10hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30316-5 Climate has changed over the last century, yet this change is seldom accounted for in drought assessment. This study quantifies drought bias due to climate change and suggests adjustment to align monitoring with contemporary risk.
Dynamically actuated soft heliconical architecture via frequency of electric fields
10hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30486-2 Frequency responsiveness within a broad dynamic range in adaptive systems while also reducing high-frequency induced heating remains a challenge for advanced photonics. Here, authors report a frequency-actuated heliconical soft architecture with reversible modulation of the photonic bandgap in a wide spectral ran
Mineralogical control on methylotrophic methanogenesis and implications for cryptic methane cycling in marine surface sediment
10hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30422-4 Adsorption of methylamines onto clay minerals provides a hitherto unrecognised control on methane production in marine surface sediment.
Cortical Cyclin A controls spindle orientation during asymmetric cell divisions in Drosophila
10hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30182-1 The Frizzled/Dishevelled planar cell polarity pathway is involved in mitotic spindle orientation, but how this is coordinated with the cell cycle is unclear. Here, the authors show with Drosophila sensory organ precursor cells that Cyclin A is recruited in prophase by Frizzled/Dishevelled, regulating division ori
Mutational landscape of normal epithelial cells in Lynch Syndrome patients
10hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-29920-2 It is unclear whether somatic mutation rates are elevated in Lynch Syndrome (LS), which is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal cancer. Here, the authors use whole-genome sequencing and organoid cultures to show that normal tissues in LS patients are genomically stable, while ancestor cells of neoplasti
Targeted detection of cancer at the cellular level during biopsy by near-infrared confocal laser endomicroscopy
10hNature Communications, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30265-z Radiography identifies suspicious lung nodules that are not always easy to diagnose via biopsy. Here, the authors utilize a fluorescent dye that targets the folate receptor and show using needle based endomicroscopy that it can be used to identify cancer cells during biopsy procedures
Online Data Could Pose Risks in a Post-Roe v. Wade World
10hIf the Supreme Court overturns the landmark decision, women in states where abortion becomes illegal could find themselves subject to increased digital surveillance. For someone suspected of seeking an abortion, social media posts, location data, and online searches could be gathered as evidence.
A novel nomogram and risk classification system predicting the Ewing sarcoma: a population-based study
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11827-z
Terahertz absorption characteristics of ammonium salt solution based on self-sampling microfluidic chip
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11858-6
Questionnaire-based approach to evaluate the convenience of rechargeable extracorporeal pulse generators for wireless spinal cord stimulation
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11778-5
MRI-based nomogram for differentiation of ovarian fibrothecoma and broad ligament myoma
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12218-0
Infected food web and ecological stability
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11968-1
Silica removal at sewage treatment plants causes new silica deficiency
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12272-8
Homology directed correction, a new pathway model for point mutation repair catalyzed by CRISPR-Cas
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11808-2
The top 5 causes of death in China from 2000 to 2017
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 17 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12256-8
Sudan sanctuary offers haven for exotic birds
10hTucked away east of Sudan's capital Khartoum, a sanctuary of lush green vegetation has been a haven for dozens of exotic birds from far and wide.
Waiting for the water train in scorching India
10hAfroz misses school every day to spend hours waiting with a handcart full of containers for a special train bringing precious water to people suffering a heatwave in India's desert state of Rajasthan.
Spilgigant lægger sine udvikler-værktøjer i skyen
11hEn dansk udvikler er positiv overfor ideen om at udvikle spil via cloud, men han er betænkelig i forhold til et ømt punkt – internetforbindelsen.
Trods grønne fremskridt: Polen energiforbrug var 80 procent fossilt i 2021
11hDer er kommet fart på den grønne omstilling i Polen, men landet halter stadig langt efter mange andre EU-lande.
Signos Sells a Continuous Glucose Monitor, But Not to Diabetics
12hSignos is asking customers to pay for the privilege of testing their glucose monitoring system. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Author Correction: Structure of a type IV secretion system core complex encoded by multi-drug resistance F plasmids
12hNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30584-1
Ellis Island, lighthouses among historic NJ sites flooding as seas rise
13hBy Ayurella Horn-Muller (Climate Central ) and Andrew S. Lewis and Michael Sol Warren (NJ Spotlight News), with television segment by Brenda Flanagan (NJ Spotlight News) Read the Climate Central report, Future Flood Risk: Historic Sites in NJ . The Garden State's history is starting to wash away. New Jersey as it exists today was built up over hundreds of years from the arrival of Europeans, and
Is the world keeping Cop26's climate promises?
15hLast November in Glasgow, countries agreed to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5C above pre-industrial averages. Six months on, the world has changed, with the war in Ukraine, high energy prices and the cost of living crisis threatening to derail us from achieving our climate goals. Ian Sample speaks to the Guardian's environment correspondent, Fiona Harvey, about what promises are still on
Professor i ernæring opfordrer: Styrk opmærksomheden på sygdomsrelateret underernæring
15hSygeplejersker i almen praksis kan spille en afgørende rolle i at standse eller reducere underernæring og ufrivilligt vægttab hos patienter. Det viser et forskningsprojekt i fem nordjyske praksisser.
Fra tanker på Twitter til toprådgiver
15hNok så virksomme vacciner og behandlinger nytter ikke, hvis ingen vil tage imod dem. Derfor handler pandemibekæmpelse også om psykologi, viden om adfærd og kunnen inden for den vanskelige disciplin kommunikation, lyder det fra lederen af HOPE, Michael Bang Petersen.
Alvorligt psykisk syge udvikler oftere diabetes-komplikationer
15hNy dansk registerforskning viser, at hvis man både har type 2-diabetes og alvorlig psykisk sygdom, har man 15 til 40 pct. højere risiko for at udvikle komplikationer til type 2-diabetes. Personer med alvorlig psykisk sygdom udvikler også komplikationerne tidligere end personer uden psykisk sygdom.
Boligejeres radonmålinger viser for megen radioaktiv gas i overraskende mange boliger
15hPLUS. Der er brug for en stærkere indsats for at finde huse med for høje radonkoncentrationer og få dem tætnet, mener forsker, efter der er konstateret omfattende overskridelser af grænseværdien i mange kommuner.
Væk fra russisk gas: En brødovn er ikke bare en ovn
16hPLUS. Krisen i Ukraine sat turbo på brødfabrikken Schulstads ambition om at udfase gas og erstatte den med el.
China to spend $150 billion to boost chip manufacturing
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DARPA wants to model how 'disinformation' flows from fringe to mainstream platforms
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DHL and Volvo partnered for autonomous hub-to-hub trucking
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3 Technologies That Are Going To Change Everything
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Deepmind: Is "Gato" a precursor for general artificial intelligence?
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Disease severity, brain volume loss, and brain lesions (which can be assessed with an MRI) are now able to predict later cognitive declines in patients with multiple sclerosis (RRMS) This can be used to predict or monitor MS disease progression, particularly worsening motor symptoms.
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Majority of Detroiters report stable, improved financial situation compared to a year ago
22hTwo years into the pandemic, 72% of Detroit residents say their financial situation has stabilized or improved compared to a year ago, and there's evidence that stimulus checks and the expanded Child Tax Credit played a role in reducing Detroiters' experiences of economic hardship.
New theory promises to reshape how we think about polymer superstructures
22hPolymer scientists recently announced that they have solved a longstanding mystery surrounding a nanoscale structure, formed by collections of molecules, called a double-gyroid. This shape is one of the most desirable for materials scientists, and has a wide range of applications; but, until now, a predictable understanding of how these shapes form has eluded researchers.
Scientists explain what makes COVID-19 antibody 'J08' so potent
22hThe antibody, already in clinical trials to treat COVID-19, may be effective against future variants.
Scientists eavesdrop on an ancient river giant: the lake sturgeon
22hLake sturgeon used to be common in rivers and lakes from Minnesota to Louisiana. Now the species is near extinction. Scientists are implanting radio transmitters to see how they can help save them.
Unraveling the genetic keys to improve canola crop yield
22hAn international team of researchers, including one from The University of Western Australia (UWA), has successfully unraveled the genomes of 418 unique samples of rapeseed from across the globe to identify traits that breeders can use to improve crop yield.
Whale carcass proves tasty snack for beetles
22hA total of 21 new beetle species were discovered in the whale carcass that washed ashore at the Rottumerplaat in 2020. The creatures are experts in consuming meat, skin and bones.
Archaeology illuminates Chinese businesses in Eugene, Oregon
23hUncovering the past of historically under-represented communities sometimes means having to do a little digging, through newspapers, archives and even the ground.
Breakthrough Google Deepmind General AI Does 600+ Tasks With One Transformer Neural Network
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Extraterrestrials and the Search for Life
23hDo aliens exist? The enduring mystery of whether we're alone in the universe is a question that continues to drive scientific study into groundbreaking directions. This collection examines the… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Scientists provide more than 50K camera trap images for massive study on Amazon wildlife
23hScientists working in the vast Amazon Basin have contributed more than 57,000 camera trap images for a new study.
Best TVs Under $500
1dWhen you need a good and reliable screen in a clutch, one of the best TVs under $500 should do the trick. Sure, you may have to compromise when it comes to screen size, resolution, and glitzy features, but sometimes simply good is good enough. Plus, with televisions this cheap, you'll be able to put one in every room of the house, including some rooms that will inspire equal parts envy and revuls
Why Were Prehistoric Marine Reptiles So Huge?
1dScientists blame ocean drag for the slender, 40-foot-long neck and huge body of the Elasmosaur.
'Gold standard' star holds a record number of elements
1dIn our sun's neighborhood of the Milky Way galaxy is a relatively bright star, and in it, astronomers have been able to identify the widest range of elements in a star beyond our solar system. The study has identified 65 elements in the star, HD 222925. Forty-two of the elements identified are heavy elements that are listed along the bottom of the periodic table. "To the best of my knowledge, tha
Antidepressants during pregnancy are unlikely to cause seizures in kids later
1dTaking antidepressants during pregnancy is unlikely to cause seizures in newborn babies and epilepsy in children, according to a new study. Researchers examined whether taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of seizures in babies younger than one month or of epilepsy l
Scientists provide more than 57,000 camera trap images for massive study on Amazon wildlife
1dWildlife Conservation Society (WCS) scientists working in the vast Amazon Basin have contributed more than 57,000 camera trap images for a new study published in the journal Ecology by an international team of 120 research institutions.
Policymakers underestimate methane's climate and air quality impacts, says a new study
1dMethane emissions have been increasing rapidly in recent years, contributing significantly to global warming. Despite this, methane is not adequately treated within existing national and international governance frameworks. Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) researchers highlight the urgent need for action in a new study published in Environmental Science & Policy.
Event Horizon: A Q&A With the EHT Scientists Who Captured Images of Sagittarius A*
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1dBlack Hole the Milky Way
This is the first image of Sgr A*, the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy, with an added black background to fit wider screens. It's the first direct visual evidence of the presence of this black hole. It was captured by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), an array which linked together eight existing radio observatories across the planet to form a single "Earth-sized" virtual tel
Author Correction: Functional regulation of an outer retina hyporeflective band on optical coherence tomography images
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12279-1
Use of natural deep eutectic systems as new cryoprotectant agents in the vitrification of mammalian cells
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12365-4
Characterization and antiviral susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron/BA.2
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1dSars Cov 2 Omicron
Nature, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04856-1
Hubble spots space rocks — with aid from citizen scientists
1dNature, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01330-w Analysis of images from an iconic telescope reveals asteroids that are probably too small to detect from Earth.
Official numbers may miss 20% of COVID deaths
1dThe current stats on COVID deaths might be a big undercount of the true death toll. The finding comes just as the United States has marked 1 million deaths due to COVID-19. New research finds that official COVID-19 death trackers may have missed more than 170,000 deaths. The current COVID-19 death total may even be above 1.2 million. The study examined excess deaths —a metric that captures the nu
Assessing the impact of loss mechanisms in solar cell candidate
1dThe superconductor antimony sulfide selenide is a potential candidate for solar materials, but this depends on understanding how to boost its efficiency.
Studying the pseudogap in superconducting cuprate materials
1dDespite being vital to the study of superconductivity in cuprate materials the physical origins of the pseudogap remain a mystery.
The way of water: Making advanced electronics with H2O
1dThe market for expensive fabrication methods in electronics manufacturing could soon dry up after a high-performance material was created via solution processing.
New micro device injects a boost to IVF success
1dA research team has delivered a ground-breaking new micro-device to streamline the only fertility treatment procedure available for men with low sperm counts.
Policymakers underestimate methane's climate and air quality impacts
1dMethane emissions have been increasing rapidly in recent years, contributing significantly to global warming. Despite this, methane is not adequately treated within existing national and international governance frameworks. Researchers now highlight the urgent need for action in a new study.
Electronic skin: Physicist develops multisensory hybrid material
1dRecently developed 'smart skin' is very similar to human skin. It senses pressure, humidity and temperature simultaneously and produces electronic signals. More sensitive robots or more intelligent prostheses are thus conceivable.
Departmental policies key to police officers' decisions to activate body-worn cameras
1dBody-worn cameras (BWCs) have become increasingly common in U.S. police departments, but we know little about their use in the field, including the factors related to whether and why police activate them. A new study examined the prevalence and correlates of BWC activation in Phoenix, Arizona. The study found that departmental policy may be the most important factor in determining BWC activation,
The European drought event from 2018 to 2020 was the most intense in over 250 years
1dThese were days, months and years that many will come to remember: the drought from 2018 to 2020. An international team of researchers has succeeded in categorizing the historical dimensions of this event. Based on their findings, no drought covering such a large area for an extended period and coinciding with warmer temperature has occurred in Europe since the middle of the 18th century. The year
Perception-based nanosensor platform could advance detection of ovarian cancer
1dOvarian cancer kills 14,000 women in the United States every year. It's the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women, and it's so deadly, in part, because the disease is hard to catch in its early stages. Patients often don't experience symptoms until the cancer has begun to spread, and there aren't any reliable screening tests for early detection.
Amazon deforestation threatens newly discovered fish species in Brazil
1dResearchers have discovered and described two new species of Amazonian fish — one with striking red-orange fins and the other so small it is technically considered a miniature fish species. Both species inhabit waters located at the bleeding edge of human encroachment into the Amazon rainforest roughly 25 miles north of the Brazilian city of Apuí. The study's authors said that ongoing deforestati
CRISPR now possible in cockroaches
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1dCRISPR Cockroaches
Researchers have developed a CRISPR-Cas9 approach to enable gene editing in cockroaches, according to a new study. The simple and efficient technique, named 'direct parental' CRISPR (DIPA-CRISPR), involves the injection of materials into female adults where eggs are developing rather than into the embryos themselves.
From degrowth to a sustainable food system transformation
1dProponents of degrowth have long argued that economic growth is detrimental to the environment. Now, scientists show that concerning the food sector, curbing growth alone would not make our food system sustainable — but changing what we eat and putting a price on carbon would.
Ethical challenges in microbiome research
1dA human rights activist and a group of anthropologists and human biologists are casting a critical lens on the way that microbiome research is conducted with Indigenous peoples.
Precursor of spine and brain forms passively
1dResearchers have conducted a detailed study of neurulation — how the neural tube forms during embryonic development. They conclude that this happens less actively than previously thought. This also has implications for understanding defects such as spina bifida.
Chinese penduline tit buries eggs to prevent them from blowin' in the wind
1dMany animal species bury their eggs, for a number of different reasons. While it is firmly established that Eurasian penduline tits bury them because of sexual conflict, their Chinese counterparts seem to have an entirely different reason. Experimental manipulations show that for these birds burial prevents the eggs from falling out of the nest in strong winds.
Plan to feed phone data of NHS mental health patients to AI mothballed
1dAn AI was designed to predict when people are at risk of having a mental health crisis, based on their health records, but plans to extend the project with mobile phone data seem to have been scrapped
How serious is monkeypox and what are the symptoms?
1dSince 7 May, the UK Health Security Agency has announced three cases of monkeypox, two of which required hospital care
Overturning Roe v Wade would be a disaster for public health
1dEnding abortion protections in the US could start the unravelling of many hard-won rights – with dire consequences for health and equality
Flu vaccine could cut COVID risk
1dNature, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01315-9 Health-care workers who got the influenza vaccine were also protected from COVID-19 — but the effect might not last long.
Med kikkerten fik Galileo øje på det uperfekte – så faldt kirkens hårde dom
1dPLUS. Ny dansk bog beretter om kikkertens oprindelse og udvikling og dens betydning for at fastslå rigtigheden af det koperniske system med Solen i centrum.
What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease
1dThere is a surge in Lyme disease cases in the U.S. and worldwide, and finding the right treatment can be complicated.
Climate Change Doubled the Likelihood of Devastating South African Floods
1dHundreds of people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed in Durban after torrential rains unleashed flooding — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
'This is our forest': Climate change means uncertain future for maple trees, syrup season
1dFor centuries, the Abenaki people of the northeastern U.S. and Canada looked at maple sap as a gift from their creator, arriving at a time just before spring when their ancestors' food reserves were low.
Europe and US set for scorching, dry summer, scientists say
1dEurope and parts of the U.S. are set for a sweltering and dry summer this year, posing risks for crops and boosting demand for energy for cooling at a time when prices of commodities are already running high.
Neural activity of the auditory cortex predicts speech recognition of patients with asymmetric hearing loss after cochlear implantation
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12139-y
How mental health and disability may sway judgment in the justice system
1dGaze aversion, lack of emotional expression, repetitive body movements, or speaking in monolog tone can sway people's judgment of another's credibility and honesty—notably in the criminal justice system.
Wisconsin fox kits test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
1dThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirmed in a news release on May 13 that several fox kits were infected with the currently circulating H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
From one death, thousands of precious cells help scientists build a universal reference library
1dMoments after being taken off life support, an anonymous Bay Area woman gave the most abundant of gifts: 17 different tissues and organs.
Analysis of circRNAs and circRNA-associated competing endogenous RNA networks in β-thalassemia
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12002-0
Bitcoin a safe haven during national economic crises, but not during COVID-19 pandemic, research finds
1dResearch by a Kingston University economist provides fresh evidence for Bitcoin being a safe haven for finance during a nation's economic crisis. The cryptocurrency proves volatile during a global crisis, however, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heterogeneous ethylene hydroformylation enables highly efficient industrial production of propanal/n-propanol
1dOlefins, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide can be converted to aldehydes by the hydroformylation of olefins. Upon further conversion, chemicals including alcohols, acids, and esters are obtained.
A CubeSat is flying to the moon to make sure Lunar Gateway's orbit is stable
1dBefore this decade is over, NASA will send astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. As part of the Artemis Program, NASA also plans to establish the infrastructure that will allow for a "sustained program of lunar exploration." A key part of this is the Lunar Gateway, an orbiting space station that will facilitate regular trips to and from the lunar surface. In addition to b
Bacteria that 'record' data can check gut health
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1dBacteria Gut Health
Researchers have equipped gut bacteria with data logger functionality as a way of monitoring which genes are active in the bacteria. These microorganisms could one day offer a noninvasive means of diagnosing disease or assessing the effect of a diet on health. The researchers have now tested their modified bacteria in mice. It's an important step towards using sensor bacteria in medicine in the f
First plants grow in soil from the moon
1dFor the first time in history, scientists have grown plants in soil from the moon. The new study also investigates how plants respond biologically to the moon's soil, also known as lunar regolith, which is radically different from soil found on Earth. The work is a first step toward one day growing plants for food and oxygen on the moon or during space missions. More immediately, this research co
Lunar eclipse thrills stargazers in the Americas
1dA total lunar eclipse provided a spectacular celestial show as it unfolded Sunday night into early Monday in the Americas.
Best AV Receivers in 2022
1dThree components are required to create a home theater system: a TV (or projector), speakers, and an AV (audio / video) receiver. An AV receiver is the piece that connects the source of your audio — a record player, for instance — to your speakers. This piece of equipment can also carry a video signal from a game console, Blu-ray player, or PC to your television. What makes AV receivers special i
Unanticipated high mortality rate of participants in multidecade juvenile justice study
1dGun-related deaths are at a record high, according to a recent report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rising 35 percent during the first year of the pandemic. Northwestern researcher Linda Teplin, who has been studying the juvenile justice population for more than 25 years, understands youth from low-income neighborhoods are especially vulnerable.
Research finds western glacier stoneflies in new Wyoming locations
1dA group of researchers, led by the University of Wyoming, recently discovered the western glacier stonefly—Wyoming's only insect protected under the Endangered Species Act—has a range wider than previously known.
New theoretical model reveals multiple component processes in perceptual learning
1dHow repeated training or practice leads to long-term performance improvements is one of the fundamental questions in skill acquisition. Although long-term benefits of perceptual learning have been observed in a wide range of perceptual tasks, studies also documented some very interesting short-term phenomena during the learning process. However, most existing studies have focused on the average pe
Lower prices can make more people eat vegetarian
1dMore meat eaters would choose a vegetarian burger if it was cheaper than a meat burger. But it takes a large price difference—even if the price was reduced by 30%, only a third of those who normally choose meat burgers would choose vegetarian. These are the results in an economics study from the University of Gothenburg, examining the driving forces and obstacles to replacing meat with green alter
A Simple One-Week-Long Break From Social Media Can Improve Your Health : A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Affordable Green Hydrogen Is Closer to Reality Thanks to Solar Thermochemical Breakthrough – autoevolution
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3D-printing robot enables sustainable construction | Cornell Chronicle
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Playing Video Games Has an Unexpected Effect on Kids' IQ, Says New Study
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Arm CPU ran on electricity generated by algae for six months
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Texas Bitcoin Miners Seek Cheap Power, Land and a Place to Stay
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Pentagon to reveal truth about UFO files in rare Senate Hearing
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The world wastes billions of tons of food each year. Here's how we can transform it into clean energy
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New approach allows for faster ransomware detection
1dEngineering researchers have developed a new approach for implementing ransomware detection techniques, allowing them to detect a broad range of ransomware far more quickly than previous systems.
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing approach can alter the social behavior of animals
1dNew gene-editing techniques are shedding light on how hormones impact social behavior in animals and possibly, humans.
Helping EVs keep their cool during the battery weight balancing act
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1dCATL EV Battery Aiways
Researchers are trying to help electric vehicle batteries keep their cool. A group recently published a design optimization system for incorporating blood vessel-like cooling networks into the packaging of carbon-fiber-based structural batteries used in electric vehicles.
Eavesdroppers can hack 6G frequency with DIY metasurface
1dCrafty hackers can make a tool to eavesdrop on some 6G wireless signals in as little as five minutes using office paper, an inkjet printer, a metallic foil transfer and a laminator.
Circuit model may explain how deep brain stimulation treats Parkinson's disease symptoms
1dStimulation of subthalamic nucleus interrupts a cycle of runaway beta-frequency rhythms and restores ability of interneurons to regulate rhythms in the brain's striatum, improving movement, study suggests.
What can you eat on a vegan keto diet?
1dHere's a comprehensive guide to the ketogenic diet for those who don't eat animal products
OCA-T1 and OCA-T2 are coactivators of POU2F3 in the tuft cell lineage
1dNature, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04842-7
Cutting air pollution emissions would save 50,000 US lives, $600 billion each year
1dEliminating air pollution emissions from energy-related activities in the United States would prevent more than 50,000 premature deaths each year and provide more than $600 billion in benefits each year from avoided illness and death, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers.
Weights can be weapons in battle against obesity
1dDespite the commonly held belief aerobic exercise is essential for weight loss, a new study has found resistance training can have equally positive results — in conjunction with reducing calorie intake.
Lights, catalyst, reaction! Converting CO2 to formic acid using an alumina-supported, iron-based compound
1dPhotoreduction of CO2 into transportable fuel like formic acid (HCOOH) is a great way of dealing with CO2's rising levels in the atmosphere. To aid in this mission, a research team chose an easily available iron-based mineral and loaded it onto an alumina support to develop a catalyst that can efficiently convert CO2 into HCOOH with ~90% selectivity!
Artery stiffness may predict Type 2 diabetes risk better than BP and standard risk factors
1dAnalysis of more than 11,000 people investigated whether high blood pressure or arterial stiffness may be a better predictor of future Type 2 diabetes risk. Results found that adults with increased arterial stiffness had a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, regardless of their hypertension status when added to standard risk factors. More research is needed to determine the association amon
Smart pacifier developed to monitor infant health in the hospital
1dA wireless, bioelectronic pacifier could eliminate the need for invasive, twice-daily blood draws to monitor babies' electrolytes in Newborn Intensive Care Units or NICUs. This smart pacifier can also provide more continuous monitoring of sodium and potassium ion levels. These electrolytes help alert caregivers if babies are dehydrated, a danger for infants, especially those born prematurely or wi
Researchers identify the cuticle as the first protective barrier of plants against UV radiation
1dThe cuticle, the outermost part of a plant, which acts as the interphase between the plant and the environment, is becoming increasingly important in agriculture. It has already been shown that the cuticle has hydrologic properties to prevent water loss, as well as mechanical properties that guard against fruit cracking, and that it plays a role in the defense against pathogens.
Gender bias found in names given to new species
1dA trio of researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand, has found that when it comes time to name a newly found species after someone, female honorees tend to be underrepresented. In their paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, Robert Poulin, Cameron McDougall and Bronwen Presswell describe their analysis of thousands of newly named species
Daily briefing: Retinas revived after donor's death
1dNature, Published online: 13 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01361-3 New method keeps retinas from degrading rapidly after death. Plus, ancient DNA maps the 'dawn of farming' and why so many missions are going to the Moon.
If you stand like Superman or Wonder Woman, would you feel stronger?
1dDominant or upright postures can help people feel—and maybe even behave—more confidently. A new analysis by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), the University of Bamberg and The Ohio State University has confirmed what small studies already suggested. The team evaluated data from around 130 experiments with a total of 10,000 participants. The results also disprove the controversia
Improved method to make branched polymers
1dBranched polymers, polymers that look like tiny tree branches, have significant potential for water filtration, the biomedical field, nanoelectronics, and other applications. Researchers have now come up with a better way for efficiently creating these unique structures.
Sagsbehandlingstider: Bunkerne på bordene i Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed bliver mindre
1dDe seneste år har bunken med ansøgninger om dansk autorisation fra læger uden for EU vokset sig større og større. I dag er Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed således tre år om bare at påbegynde behandlingen. Nu ser kurven dog ud til at være knækket og særligt en type ansøgere vil mærke effekten.
Author Correction: A systematic genome-wide mapping of oncogenic mutation selection during CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing
1dNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30475-5
The Atlantic Expands Books Coverage and Announces an Imprint With Independent Publisher Zando
1dThe Atlantic , a literary destination since its founding 165 years ago as a magazine of "Literature, Art, and Politics," is today unveiling a dramatically expanded Books section devoted to essays, criticism, reporting, original fiction, poetry, and book recommendations, and announcing a first-of-its-kind book imprint called Atlantic Editions in partnership with the independent publisher Zando. At
Stimulus cash does the most when it goes to people who spend it
1dStimulus directed to households is most effective when it's targeted to people who need it most, researchers report. In response to the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Congress pumped trillions of dollars into the economy in the form of stimulus checks, expanded unemployment benefits, and targeted spending to bolster specific industries such as airlines. The massive package apparently stav
Can this soil microbe boost artificial photosynthesis?
1dA spot of molecular glue and a timely twist help a bacterial enzyme convert carbon dioxide into carbon compounds 20 times faster than plant enzymes do during photosynthesis, research finds. The results stand to accelerate progress toward converting carbon dioxide into a variety of products. Plants rely on a process called carbon fixation—turning carbon dioxide from the air into carbon-rich biomol
Author Correction: Enzyme modification using mutation site prediction method for enhancing the regioselectivity of substrate reaction sites
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12278-2
Bridge collapse in Pakistan due to glacier lake outburst flood
1dExtraordinary record-high temperatures in Pakistan triggered the collapse of the Hassanabad Bridge along the Karakoram Highway in the Hunza Valley. The ongoing unprecedented heat wave melted ice on Shisper Glacier, creating a lake which flooded, wiping out the bridge and damaging nearby homes, buildings, and two power plants.
Universal mechanism to explain formation of carbon nanoparticles in interstellar and terrestrial environments
1dCarbon nanostructures that formed in circumstellar envelopes around carbon-rich stars may have a shared chemical origin with soot particles produced by fuel combustion. The same reaction mechanism may underpin each process, KAUST researchers have shown. The proposed mechanism could also lead to improved methods for carbon nanomaterial manufacture.
Mouse stem cells for primitive endoderm established
1dStem cells that give rise to the mouse yolk sac have been isolated and cultured in the lab for the first time by RIKEN researchers, raising the possibility of artificially creating mouse embryos from stem cells in the future.
Guest alignment and defect formation during pore filling in metal-organic framework films
1dMost people don't think about how molecules fit in the ultra-small spaces between other molecules, but that is what Professor Masahide Takahashi's research team think about every day at Osaka Metropolitan University. They study metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), composed of modularly arranged metal ions and molecules (organic linkers), forming a scaffold. Metal ions act as corners connected by longe
A living wage increases economic productivity while reducing poverty
1dIt can be difficult to see a way out of the current cost of living crisis. Prices continue to rise, and there are fears that if nothing changes, many families will face serious financial hardship.
Resurrecting restaurants after the pandemic
1dThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on millions of people as well as the businesses on which many of us depend. A new study in the International Journal of Services, Economics and Management, looks at the impact lockdowns and other measures have had on the food and drinks industry, showing how many businesses in this sector have summarily failed because of the emergence of this leth
More mass shootings are happening at grocery stores; 13% of shooters motivated by racial hatred, criminologists find
1dAn apparently racially motivated attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, resulted in 10 deaths on May 14, 2022, with the teenage suspect allegedly targeting Black shoppers in a prominently African American neighborhood.
Japan risikerer over halvanden million tabte arbejdspladser på grund af elbiler
1dUd af de mest solgte elbiler i verden i 2021, finder man kun en enkelt japansk.
The Atlantic's June Cover Story: "Chasing Joan Didion"
1dLast fall, having heard that Joan Didion's health was in decline, The Atlantic 's staff writer Caitlin Flanagan got in her car and started driving across California. "I wanted to feel close to the girl who came from Nowhere, California (have you ever been to Sacramento?), and blasted herself into the center of everything. I wanted to feel close to the young woman who'd gone to Berkeley, and studi
Lars Ilkjær stopper som chef for karkirurgisk afdeling på AUH
1dCheflægen for anæstesiologien overtager ledelsesansvaret for karkirurgien på Aarhus Universitetshospital. Stillingen som cheflæge for karkirurgien skal besættes senere på året.
Humans may have evolved to show signs of stress to evoke support from others
1dShowing signs of stress could make us more likeable and prompt others to act more positively towards us, according to a new study.
Robotic surgery is safer and improves patient recovery time
1dRobot-assisted surgery used to perform bladder cancer removal and reconstruction enables patients to recover far more quickly and spend significantly (20 per cent) less time in hospital, concludes a new clinical trial.
Hormonal changes during menopause are directly related to decline in cardiovascular health
1dLevels of bad cholesterol rise during menopause, and 10% of this increase is likely due to shifts in sex hormones. Women usually undergo menopause at the age of 48 to 52 years, leading to a decline in estrogen and increase in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Menopause is thought to predispose women to heart disease since it typically develops 10 years later than in men, and risk rises after men
Selvsejlende, kaptajnløst containerskib gennemfører testtur på 800 km (næsten) uden hjælp
1dEt AI-styret fragtskib har sejlet en 40-timers tur ud af den tæt trafikerede Tokyo Bugt.
Viktiga faktorer för att barnmorskor ska stanna i yrket
1dFem faktorer pekas ut som avgörande för hur bra barnmorskor trivs på jobbet. Det handlar bland annat om möjligheterna att utvecklas, lösa rollkonflikter och att slippa utbrändhet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Idrottsliv utomhus under pandemin utmanade föreningar
1dUnder pandemin flyttade idrotten ofta utomhus. Det blev ett sätt att kunna fortsätta med träning och idrottsverksamhet. Företag inom träningssektorn var bättre på att hitta kreativa lösningar under omställningen än föreningsidrotten, visar ny forskning. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Mikkel Rasmussen stopper som ledende overlæge i Vejle
1dSommerferien bliver måske lidt længere i år, for 30. juni stopper Mikkel Rasmussen som ledende overlæge på Psykiatrisk Afdeling Vejle.
The Mysteries of X and Y: A Question of Sex, Episode 1
1dThe X and Y chromosomes are the biggest genetic difference in our species. Until now, medicine has been mostly ignoring their influence. Why? From: Scientific American
Actually, Summer Is Not Tomorrow
1dSign up for Kaitlyn and Lizzie's newsletter here. Lizzie: As inspiration for this newsletter, which is about a birthday party, I started researching well-known birthday moments in movies, to see how the birthday celebrations that I experience in my life stack up to those in the cinematic universe. I found IMDb's " 25 Most Memorable Birthday Scene in Movies ," which offers helpful descriptions of
The Download: The grim spread of the Buffalo shooting video, and crypto's tough test
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1dTwitch Buffalo Shooting
This is today's edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. Social media platforms are still struggling to stop the spread of the Buffalo shooting video Social media platforms are still struggling to stop the spread of the video of the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday that left 10 people dead, mos
Extreme temperatures compound poverty in Pakistan's hottest city
1dBy the time Pakistani schoolboy Saeed Ali arrived at hospital in one of the world's hottest cities, his body was shutting down from heatstroke.
Latest sandstorm brings Iraq to standstill
1dAnother sandstorm that descended Monday on Iraq sent at least 2,000 people to hospital with breathing problems and led to the closure of airports, schools and public offices across the country.
The effectiveness of testing, vaccinations and contact restrictions for containing the CoViD-19 pandemic
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12015-9
Autophagy in PDGFRα+ mesenchymal cells is essential for intestinal stem cell survival
1dProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 21 , May 2022.
The Arrested Development of Geoff Dyer
1dMost writers of books have only one story to tell; it is the one wrapped around a piece of emotional wisdom the author has made his or her own. If the writers are any good at what they do, the story deepens with each book that is written. If they are less than good, the story will simply repeat itself at the same level at which it originally took shape. In time, the work of the better writer will
Past Lead Exposure Shrank IQ Scores for Millions of Americans
1d"I was very surprised by the fact that just over 50 percent of the population was exposed to elevated levels of lead."
Slamdeponi: Nu skal gytjen nok blive på Lynetteholm med de problemer, det kan give
1dPLUS. Transportminister Trine Bramsen har udleveret et forslag til forligspartierne om at lade gytjen blive på Lynetteholm.
Så väger forskare samman resultat från många studier
1dDet publiceras miljoner vetenskapliga artiklar varje år, och under pandemin kom det många tusentals som handlade om covid-19. Systematiska översikter är då ett sätt att väga samman alla studier som genomförts inom ett specifikt område och ger en överblick över resultaten från dessa studier. Nu är en sådan översikt klar och publicerad – och resultatet överraskade forskarna.
Computer modeling reveals modalities to actuate mutable, active matter
1dNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30445-x Catalytic reactions on flexible sheets generate fluid flows that transform the shape of the sheet, which in turn modifies the flow. These complex interactions make computer models vital for designing and harnessing these feedback loops to create soft active matter that autonomously performs self-sustained mechani
Structural anatomy of Protein Kinase C C1 domain interactions with diacylglycerol and other agonists
1dNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30389-2 Protein kinase Cs (PKCs) define a central DAG-sensing node in intracellular phosphoinositide signaling pathways that regulate cell growth, differentiation, apoptosis, and motility. The structures of PKC C1 domain complexes with DAG and 4 agonists reveal the molecular basis of ligand recognition and capture.
Dynamic recognition and mirage using neuro-metamaterials
1dNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30377-6 While great progress has been made in object recognition, implementing them is typically based on conventional electronic hardware. Here the authors introduce a concept of neuro-metamaterials that enable a dynamic entirely-optical object recognition and mirage.
Multifunctional metal-organic framework-based nanoreactor for starvation/oxidation improved indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase-blockade tumor immunotherapy
1dNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30436-y Inhibited immune response and low levels of delivery inhibit starvation cancer therapies. Here, the authors report on the co-delivery of glucose oxidase and IDO inhibitor 1-methyltryptophan using metal organic frameworks and show amplified release in response to starvation therapy along with immune modulatory eff
A nucleotide-sensing oligomerization mechanism that controls NrdR-dependent transcription of ribonucleotide reductases
1dNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30328-1 Ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) is an essential enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of DNA building blocks. Here, the authors present the cryo-EM structure and mechanism of action of NrdR, the RNR-specific repressor, that controls transcription of RNR genes in bacteria.
Mitochondria preserve an autarkic one-carbon cycle to confer growth-independent cancer cell migration and metastasis
1dNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30363-y Chemotherapeutic antifolates, such as methotrexate (MTX), impair cancer cell proliferation by inhibiting nucleotide synthesis. Here, the authors show that MTX sustains an autarkic mitochondrial one-carbon metabolism leading to serine synthesis to promote cancer cell migration and metastasis.
Suppressing high-dimensional crystallographic defects for ultra-scaled DNA arrays
1dNature Communications, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30441-1 DNA nanofabrication techniques have huge potential for the patterning of electronic materials and devices but suffer from defects which become more significant at lower scales. Here, the authors report on a study into the causes of line defects and develop criteria for reducing defects demonstrating this techniqu
Novel electron microscopic staining method using traditional dye, hematoxylin
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11523-y
Factors associated with gravity-dependent distribution on chest CT in elderly patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a retrospective observational study
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12092-w
Accuracy of a surface-based fusion method when integrating digital models and the cone beam computed tomography scans with metal artifacts
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11677-9
A high resolution scanning electron microscopy analysis of intracranial thrombi embedded along the stent retrievers
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11830-4
High expression of lncRNA PELATON serves as a risk factor for the incidence and prognosis of acute coronary syndrome
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11260-2
Analysis of particles containing alpha-emitters in stagnant water at torus room of Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Station's Unit 2 reactor
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11334-1
A genome-wide association study for melatonin secretion
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 16 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12084-w
Journal retracts paper listed on authorship for sale site following Retraction Watch report
1dAn Elsevier journal has retracted a paper that was listed by a firm claiming to sell authorships months after we reported on the site. On Sept. 7, 2021, we published a story about the company, Teziran. On Sept. 14, pseudonymous sleuth Artemisia Stricta wrote to Ioannis Ieropoulos, the editor of Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, … Continue reading
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