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NASA Releases First-Ever Audio of Meteoroids Smashing Into Mars
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NASA Reportedly Concerned That Astronauts Will Get Pregnant in Space
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2hAI New Drug Discovery
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2hNewly Discovered Barrier
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New eDNA method opens doors for environmental research
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'Twisty' photons could turbocharge next-gen quantum communication
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Study illuminates precancerous 'clonal outgrowth' in blood cells
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Anthropogenic air pollution more significant than desert dust
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Most long COVID patients recover, says study
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Researchers demonstrate that COVID disinfectant works
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Maarten Schmidt, First Astronomer to Identify a Quasar, Dies at 92
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The Purpose of Dolphins' Mysterious Brain Net May Finally Be Understood
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Wireless multi-lateral optofluidic microsystems for real-time programmable optogenetics and photopharmacology
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High-throughput mutagenesis identifies mutations and RNA-binding proteins controlling CD19 splicing and CART-19 therapy resistance
3hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31818-y Multiple alternative splicing events in CD19 mRNA have been associated with resistance/relapse to CD19 CAR-T therapy in patients with B cell malignancies. Here, by combining patient data and a high-throughput mutagenesis screen, the authors identify single point mutations and RNA-binding proteins that can c
New eDNA method opens doors for environmental research
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Impact of national pneumococcal vaccination program on invasive pneumococcal diseases in South Korea
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Ultracold circuits
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Wind music causes less transmission than singing, study finds
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Key element for a scalable quantum computer
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Watching TV with your child can help their cognitive development, study suggests
3hResearchers looking at the impact passive screen use has on a young child's development say watching television can be beneficial.
New Webb image captures clearest view of Neptune's rings in decades
3hNASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows off its capabilities closer to home with its first image of Neptune. Not only has Webb captured the clearest view of this distant planet's rings in more than 30 years, but its cameras reveal the ice giant in a whole new light.
Maternal education and household income at birth can increase a child's chances of overweight and obesity at age 10, according to new research
3hA mother's level of education can be an important predictor of early childhood overweight and obesity, according to a new international study. The paper looks at the relation between early childhood socioeconomic status (SES) — as measured by maternal education levels and household income — and later development of childhood overweight and obesity in seven cohorts of children from high-income co
These male hummingbirds evolved to be tiny so they can do cool flips
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Bizarre "Blue Goo" Organism at Bottom of Ocean Stumps Scientists
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An integrated modeling framework to assess surface and ground water resources
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Facebook Reportedly Plotting Cost-Cutting Layoffs
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Crypto Exchange Warns Buyers That Coin Founder Is Wanted by Police
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RNA-editing tool a fast, sensitive test for COVID-19
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Researchers create synthetic rocks to better understand how increasingly sought-after rare earth elements form
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A sea change for plastic pollution: New material biodegrades in ocean water
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4hNew Material Biodegrades
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Treating early postnatal circuit defect delays Huntington's disease onset and pathology in mice | Science
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Pitx2 patterns an accelerator-brake mechanical feedback through latent TGFβ to rotate the gut | Science
4hSignals that coordinate the twisting formation of the vertebrate gut rely on mechanical cues.
Provably efficient machine learning for quantum many-body problems | Science
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NIH's BRAIN Initiative puts $500 million into creating most detailed ever human brain atlas
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Quality assurance of hematopoietic stem cells by macrophages determines stem cell clonality | Science
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Liver-heart cross-talk mediated by coagulation factor XI protects against heart failure | Science
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Mercury threatens human health in Brazil | Science
4hBrazil exports more than 100 tons of gold annually, about 20% of which is produced illegally (1). Illegal gold mining in the Amazon region of Brazil has increased substantially in the past few years, as inspections and penalties for violators have diminished (2, 3). The gold mining process has led to mercury contamination in Brazil's waterways (4, 5). When consumed by humans, mercury damages the c
Time to improve disaster preparedness in Brazil | Science
4hExtreme events are growing in frequency and intensity worldwide (1). In Brazil, national policy exacerbates natural disasters by failing to consider risk reduction. Real estate speculation and construction encourage urban development in risky locations, such as areas close to water bodies and high slopes (2, 3), and efforts to raise public awareness of the risks are rare. The next administration s
Education can improve response to flash floods | Science
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Estimating global genetic diversity loss | Science
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A coagulation factor moonlights in the heart | Science
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Plants to mine metals and remediate land | Science
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Recasting the whale's wonderful net | Science
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Creating the ultimate virtual reality display | Science
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4hIt's easy to be discouraged by the apparently grim state of science communication. Politicians and charlatans are promoting conspiracy theories about everything from COVID-19 to climate change. Scientists are ignored by friends and relatives who would …
This biologist discovered that lizards and other organisms can influence their own evolution
4hNow Martha Muñoz is applying that lesson to help students from diverse backgrounds
Genes for seeds arose early in plant evolution, ferns reveal
4hGenes driving sporemaking in ferns have similar duties in plants with seeds and pollen
Migration, not conquest, drove Anglo-Saxon takeover of England
4hWhole families may have come across the North Sea starting around 450 C.E., ancient DNA reveals
China bets big on brain research with massive cash infusion and openness to monkey studies
4hAmbitious $746 million program aims to complement big neuroscience projects in Europe and the United States
Mars rover nears milestone in ambitious plan to return first rocks from another planet
4hPerseverance set to drop organic-rich sample cache for pickup—and eventual scrutiny in terrestrial labs
CRISPR infusion eliminates swelling in those with rare genetic disease
4hCompany reports first benefits to patients from injecting the molecular gene-editing tool into the blood
Public access is not equal access | Science
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Controlling the nucleation and growth kinetics of lead halide perovskite quantum dots | Science
4hMonodisperse lead-halide perovskite nanocrystals are synthesized through slow and temporally separated nucleation and growth.
Does IQ Decline as We Age? One Type of Intelligence Peaks in Your Twenties
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Researchers create synthetic rocks to better understand how increasingly sought-after rare earth elements form
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Dietary impacts of invasive mice on Farallon Islands
4hOn an island 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco, a hoard of invasive house mice are packing an ecological wallop far larger than what their small statures would suggest.
African sleeping sickness: How the pathogen colonizes tsetse flies
4hResearchers have deciphered a crucial signaling mechanism that enables trypanosomes to reach the salivary glands of the flies.
Astronomers detect hot gas bubble swirling around the Milky Way's supermassive black hole
4hUsing the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have spotted signs of a 'hot spot' orbiting Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. The finding helps us better understand the enigmatic and dynamic environment of our supermassive black hole.
Groundbreaking discovery from South Africa challenges the recent re-interpretation of magma chambers
4hThe traditional hypothesis about totally molten magma chambers (key to volcanic activity) may just be correct, despite some recent studies claiming otherwise. Wits researchers have compelling evidence for the existence of such a magma chamber deep within a South Africa's ancient crust.
Scientists believe evolution could save coral reefs, if we let it
4hCoral reefs can adapt to climate change if given the chance to evolve, according to a study.
A sea change for plastic pollution: New material biodegrades in ocean water
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4hNew Material Biodegrades
Seeking solutions to counteract a rapid rise in plastic trash, scientists have developed biodegradable material that is designed to replace conventionally used plastic. An interdisciplinary team of researchers has shown that the material biodegrades in seawater.
A quick test kit to determine a person's immunity against COVID-19 and its variants
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4hNTU Singapore Test
A drop of blood from a finger prick can now determine if a booster dose is required. Research shows that vaccine protection wanes over time and immune response in individuals differs. Platform technology can be adapted for new variants and other diseases in the future.
Hemp byproducts are good alternative feed for lambs, study finds
4hAn new study found that spent hemp biomass can be included in lamb diets without any major detrimental effects to the health of the animals or their meat quality.
A swarm of 3D printing drones for construction and repair
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4hPrinting Drones Repair
Researchers have taken bees as a model to develop a swarm of cooperative, 3D-printing drones. Under human control, these flying robots work as a team to print 3D materials for building or repairing structures while flying.
A 'fourth dry year' likely in California, officials say
4hCalifornia's reservoirs will enter fall in a slightly better position than last year, but the Golden State should prepare for more dryness, extreme weather events and water quality hazards in 2023, officials say.
230 pilot whales beached in Tasmania — exactly 2 years after the area's last mass stranding
4hTwo mass strandings have occurred in the same region of Tasmania.
Save $400 on this Microsoft Surface Pro X tablet that can replace a laptop
4hMicrosoft's powerful Surface Pro X is just under $900 with this huge deal at Best Buy.
School security can affect test scores and college chances
5hStudents at high schools with prominent security measures have lower math scores, are less likely to attend college, and are suspended more compared to students in schools with less surveillance, according to a new study. The drop in average test scores and college enrollment persists even for students who haven't been suspended, suggesting the consequences of surveillance intended for students p
RNA-editing tool a fast, sensitive test for COVID-19
5hResearchers have modified a gene editing tool to serve as a highly sensitive diagnostic test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-term brain problems
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5hCOVID-19 MGC Long 19
A comprehensive analysis of federal data shows people who have had COVID-19 are at an elevated risk of developing neurological conditions within the first year after infection. Movement disorders, memory problems, strokes and seizures are among the complications.
An integrated modeling framework to assess surface and ground water resources
5hIn a new study, researchers applied a large-scale model linking surface water to groundwater, which can be used for estimating water resources at a high spatial resolution.
The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn 'Shameware' Apps
5hChurches are using invasive phone-monitoring tech to discourage "sinful" behavior. Some software is seeing more than congregants realize.
Too many electric cars charging at night may overload electrical grid
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5hEV Charging Night Home
As electric car ownership rises, we will need new infrastructure to avoid overwhelming electricity grids – including public charging stations and more daytime charging
Tailoring the refractive index of impedance-matched ferrite composites
5hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19188-3
Seasonal temperature variability observed at abyssal depths in the Arabian Sea
5hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19869-z
Assessing the potential activity of salen against proteins of SARS-CoV-2
5hResearchers found out that salen is able to effectively bind a number of proteins of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Scientists used the method of molecular docking and discovered that salen shows activity to the non-structural protein nsp14, which prevents the destruction of the virus. The new finding could be useful for the creation of new drugs and effective treatments for coronavirus infection. Th
How global warming affects astronomical observations
5hThe quality of ground-based astronomical observations delicately depends on the clarity of the atmosphere above the location from which they are made. Sites for telescopes are therefore very carefully selected. They are often high above sea level, so that less atmosphere stands between them and their targets. Many telescopes are also built in deserts, as clouds and even water vapor hinder a clear
Tonga volcano blast was unusual, could even warm the Earth
5hWhen an undersea volcano erupted in Tonga in January, its watery blast was huge and unusual—and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts.
Study connects decomposing body's BMI to surrounding soil microbes
5hResearch on decomposition often focuses on environmental factors like temperature or humidity, but researchers at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville have taken a closer look at contributions from the inside of the body. One factor that may play an important role is the body mass index (BMI) of a decomposing body, they report this week in mSphere.
Assessing the potential activity of salen against proteins of SARS-CoV-2
5hResearchers found out that salen is able to effectively bind a number of proteins of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Scientists used the method of molecular docking and discovered that salen shows activity to the non-structural protein nsp14, which prevents the destruction of the virus. The new finding could be useful for the creation of new drugs and effective treatments for coronavirus infection. Th
Detailed insight into friction: How objects start to slide
5hChemists and physicists at the University of Amsterdam shed light on a crucial aspect of friction: how things begin to slide. Using fluorescence microscopy and dedicated fluorescent molecules, they are able to pinpoint how and when the friction at the contact between two objects is overcome and sliding starts to occur. They report on the details of this important transition from static to dynamic
Developing a key element for scalable quantum computers
5hQuantum computers have the potential to vastly exceed the capabilities of conventional computers for certain tasks. But there is still a long way to go before they can help to solve real-world problems. Many applications require quantum processors with millions of quantum bits. Today's prototypes merely come up with a few of these compute units.
Researchers use beams of muons to analyze the elemental composition of Asteroid Ryugu samples
5hStone samples brought back to Earth from asteroid Ryugu have had their elemental composition analyzed using an artificially generated muon beam from the particle accelerator in J-PARC. Researchers found a number of important elements needed to sustain life, including carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, but also found the oxygen abundance relative to silicon in asteroid Ryugu was different from all meteo
More than one-tenth of the world's terrestrial genetic diversity may already be lost, study says
5hClimate change and habitat destruction may have already caused the loss of more than one-tenth of the world's terrestrial genetic diversity, according to new research led by Carnegie's Moises Exposito-Alonso and published in Science. This means that it may already be too late to meet the United Nations' proposed target, announced last year, of protecting 90 percent of genetic diversity for every s
Termites may have a larger role in future ecosystems
5hMost people think termites are a nuisance that consume wood in homes and businesses. But, these termites represent less than 4 percent of all termite species worldwide.
Traditional computers can solve some quantum problems
5hThere has been a lot of buzz about quantum computers and for good reason. The futuristic computers are designed to mimic what happens in nature at microscopic scales, which means they have the power to better understand the quantum realm and speed up the discovery of new materials, including pharmaceuticals, environmentally friendly chemicals, and more. However, experts say viable quantum computer
Clarifying the chaos of narwhal behavior
5hResearchers have used the mathematical equations of chaos theory to analyze the data from long-term monitoring of an electronically tagged narwhal. They have extracted previously undetected diurnal patterns within what initially appeared to be irregular diving and surface resting behavior, using records extending across 83 days.
Why whales don't get brain damage when they swim
5hSpecial blood vessels in whale brains may protect them from pulses, caused by swimming, in their blood that would damage the brain, new UBC research has suggested.
Recent advances in solid-state NMR studies of zeolite catalysts
5hZeolites are important inorganic crystalline microporous materials with a broad range of application in the areas of catalysis, ion exchange, and adsorption/separations. Due to their unique pore structure, high thermal stability and tunable acid-base property, zeolites are one kind of the most important heterogeneous catalysts used in petrochemical industry and fine chemical industry.
Recent advance in three-dimensional porous carbon materials for electromagnetic wave absorption
5hRecently, Professor Jiurong Liu and Professor Zhihui Zeng of Shandong University published a review paper about three-dimensional porous carbon-based electromagnetic wave absorbing materials in Science China Materials.
Developing ultracold circuits: Physicists set a new low-temperature record
5hWhen materials are cooled down to extremely low temperatures, their behavior often differs strongly from that at room temperature. A well-known example is superconductivity: below a critical temperature some metals and other substances conduct electric current without any losses. At even lower temperatures additional quantum-physical effects can occur, which are relevant for basic research as well
Wildfire smoke is unraveling decades of air quality gains
5hWildfire smoke now exposes millions of Americans each year to dangerous levels of fine particulate matter, lofting enough soot across parts of the West in recent years to erase much of the air quality gains made over the last two decades.
How digital technologies and remote work affect well-being
5hMany people are kept from falling asleep by thoughts that revolve around work even after the workday is over. In collaboration with Professor Sandra Ohly from the University of Kassel, Professor Marcel Kern, Head of the Work and Health research group at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, investigates how digital technologies and remote work affect well-being.
Heat-resistant nanophotonic material could help turn heat into electricity
5hA new nanophotonic material has broken records for high-temperature stability, potentially ushering in more efficient electricity production and opening a variety of new possibilities in the control and conversion of thermal radiation.
Explainer: Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid
5hIn the first-of-its kind, save-the-world experiment, NASA is about to clobber a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away.
Cell Rover: Exploring and augmenting the inner world of a cell
5hResearchers at the MIT Media Lab have designed a miniature antenna that can operate wirelessly inside of a living cell, opening up possibilities in medical diagnostics and treatment and other scientific processes because of the antenna's potential for monitoring and even directing cellular activity in real-time.
Study connects decomposing body's BMI to surrounding soil microbes
5hResearch on decomposition often focuses on environmental factors like temperature or humidity, but researchers at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville have taken a closer look at contributions from the inside of the body. One factor that may play an important role is the body mass index (BMI) of a decomposing body, they report this week in mSphere.
More than one-tenth of the world's terrestrial genetic diversity may already be lost, study says
5hClimate change and habitat destruction may have already caused the loss of more than one-tenth of the world's terrestrial genetic diversity, according to new research led by Carnegie's Moises Exposito-Alonso and published in Science. This means that it may already be too late to meet the United Nations' proposed target, announced last year, of protecting 90 percent of genetic diversity for every s
Termites may have a larger role in future ecosystems
5hMost people think termites are a nuisance that consume wood in homes and businesses. But, these termites represent less than 4 percent of all termite species worldwide.
Clarifying the chaos of narwhal behavior
5hResearchers have used the mathematical equations of chaos theory to analyze the data from long-term monitoring of an electronically tagged narwhal. They have extracted previously undetected diurnal patterns within what initially appeared to be irregular diving and surface resting behavior, using records extending across 83 days.
Why whales don't get brain damage when they swim
5hSpecial blood vessels in whale brains may protect them from pulses, caused by swimming, in their blood that would damage the brain, new UBC research has suggested.
New plagiarism claims against sport concussion guru Paul McCrory
5hExclusive: Expert who has downplayed link between concussion and traumatic brain injury is accused of 10 more cases of plagiarism Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free news app , morning email briefing or daily news podcast The world-renowned concussion expert Dr Paul McCrory has been accused of 10 more cases of plagiarism, prompting experts to question how much
AlphaFold Developers Win $3-Million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
5hDeepMind's system for predicting the 3D structure of proteins is among five recipients of science's most lucrative awards
Nope, telemedicine doesn't limit access to care
5hCommon concerns about telemedicine don't hold up to scrutiny, according to a new study that highlights telemedicine's effectiveness. The paper is one of two studies on telemedicine published in NEJM Catalyst . The second study demonstrates the success of an effort to provide mental health services to nursing homes via a hybrid model that includes telemedicine. "For patients, the message is clear
How nature handles all that nitrogen
5hNew research improves our understanding of how the environment processes nitrogen compounds. Nitrogen compounds have important roles in biology, including lowering blood pressure, helping relay signals in our bodies, and providing nourishment for plants. Industrially made fertilizers rich in nitrogen have effectively doubled the world's food-growing capacity. Yet too much of anything can be bad,
Babies react to taste and smell in the womb
5hScientists took 4D ultrasound scans of 100 pregnant women to see how their unborn babies responded to flavors from foods eaten by their mothers. The research team scanned some mothers to see fetal facial reactions to the kale and carrot flavors.
Awakening 'dormant' cells to fight cancer
5hThe advent of small-molecule targeted therapies, a decade ago, revolutionized the treatment of metastatic melanoma, provided that the tumors carry the mutations to respond to these treatments. However, despite a remarkable initial response that can be seen in a majority of patients, most of them will undergo relapse even after spectacular initial responses. These relapses are due to 'dormant' pers
Streamlining Pharma Quality Control Workflows with Best Practices
5hA concise guide to maintaining compliance standards for pipetting
Extreme heat, flooding and wildfires: How climate change supercharged the weather
5hWashington Post reporter Brady Dennis warns our aging infrastructure systems weren't built to withstand the stresses of climate change: "There is a certain amount of suffering that we can't avoid."
Synthesis of bare aromatic polymers with dendrimer support suggests the creation of unique hybrid materials
6hBare aromatic polymers have the potential to be used in a wide range of high-performance and functional materials. However, their synthesis is hindered by the poor solubility of their parent compounds. Scientists have overcome this problem by synthesizing bare aromatic polymers using a dendrimer support. Using the high solubility enabled by dendrimer support, the bare aromatic polymers could be su
Discovery exposes immune system's 'off button'
6hScientists have discovered what turns off the molecular alarm system that plays a critical role in our immune response.
Six recent discoveries that have changed how we think about human origins
6hScientific study of human evolution historically reassured us of a comforting order to things. It has painted humans as as cleverer, more intellectual and caring than our ancestral predecessors.
Mixed cover crops capture carbon in soil, could help mitigate climate change
6hWhen it comes to adding carbon to the soil, all cover crops don't perform equally, according to a team of researchers whose new study revealed the disparity for the first time.
Food for our guts: Human microbes feed on plant sugars
6hA carbohydrate commonly found attached to plant proteins is a food source for the bacteria in our gut, new research suggests.
Gut microbiomes help bears with very different diets reach the same size
6hA recent study of the gut microbiome of Alaskan brown bears (Ursus arctos) shows that the microbial life in bears' guts allows them to achieve comparable size and fat stores while eating widely different diets. The work sheds light on the role of the gut microbiome in supporting health in wild omnivores.
Gene mutation discovered that causes language impairment, ADHD and myasthenia
6hScientists have shown that defects in the protein CAPRIN1 are the cause of various neurological impairments.
New imaging technique could speed up development of eye disease treatments
6hResearchers have developed a simple and fast way to perform optoretinography, an imaging technique that measures light-induced functional activity in the eye's retina, the network of neurons in the back of our eyes responsible for detecting light and initiating vision. More than 50 percent of people in the U.S. over age 60 are affected by diseases that impact the retina's function in ways that red
Artificial intelligence tools quickly detect signs of injection drug use in patients' health records
6hAn automated process that combines natural language processing and machine learning identified people who inject drugs (PWID) in electronic health records more quickly and accurately than current methods that rely on manual record reviews.
Scientists warn of worsening heart disease as global warming sees temperatures soar
6hA new study has reported that during the 2019 heatwave, hot temperatures were closely linked with weight loss in heart failure patients, indicating worsening of their condition.
Uh Oh, Elon Musk's Gone on a Twitter Tirade Again
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6hMusk Errol Twitter
Gottem The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is once again spouting off on Twitter dot com — and it's all we can do not to microwave some popcorn and see what he comes out with next. Elon Musk's latest tirade appeared to begin earlier in the week in response to former Clinton administration labor czar Robert Reich, who resurfaced the often-cited claim that Musk's family profited from a stake in an emerald
5 Lupus Patients Are In Remission After CAR-T Cell Therapy
6h(Photo: Misael Moreno/Unsplash) Five lupus patients who received an experimental cell therapy have officially entered remission, scientists say. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease that ranges from mild to life-threatening, has historically lacked a cure. The disease involves one's own antibodies attacking bodily tissues, resulting in inflammation and damage to various organ
Radarvirksomhed søger mod udlandet for at nå vækstmål: 'Vi har sagt nej til opgaver'
6hPLUS. På grund af manglende arbejdskraft i Danmark overvejer Weibel Scientific, om der skal åbnes flere kontorer i udlandet
What foods have collagen?
6hWhat foods have collagen and how does the body break this protein down? Here's the lowdown on this so-called 'wonder skin' ingredient
'Completely hypnotic' donut of cell scaffolding swirls endlessly in mesmerizing new video
6hA "donut" of mesmerizing cell-forming microtubules is among the top entries of Nikon's 2022 Small World in Motion Competition.
Get 51% off a brand new 14-inch Asus laptop from Best Buy
6hBest Buy's latest deal helps users save $180 on a new Asus laptop with Windows 11.
Software Could Soon Watch Over Your Brain While You Rest in Intensive Care
6hIt'll know when you're awake.
Sparkly Image of Neptune's Rings Comes into View from JWST
6hSee a stunning new view of Neptune's rings and oddball moon Triton from the James Webb Space Telescope
Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers in 2022
6hWater and electronics are sworn enemies — who among us hasn't stuck a smartphone in a bag of rice in the hopes of saving it — but with waterproof speakers, that's beginning to change. Now that waterproof Bluetooth speakers have gone mainstream, you can blast your favorite tunes by the pool or on the beach without the fear of them getting damaged by an accidental splash. Many waterproof speakers c
Study Suggests That This Particular Exercise May Boost Memory
6hAh, the burpee . Who hasn't been forced against their will to perform way too many arduous reps of this exercise? Touted as the ultimate full-body workout that requires no equipment, gym teachers and drill instructors across the world swear by its efficacy. As grueling as it can be, it may turn out that your lousy gym teacher was right: new research suggests that burpees not only improves enduran
Concept, hardware development, and clinical trials of a Galinstan based Mercury free sphygmomanometer: Merkfree
6hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19926-7
The scourge of sexual violence in West Africa, unveiled
6hWhen Zougba's husband fled the jihadist violence crippling Burkina Faso, she soon found herself with her young son, daughter and other women on the road in a mission to join him. After 10km, four armed men surged into view from the side of the road. Her children bore witness as the men raped her, one after another. The police arrived too late.
Hotel housing improves well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness
6hHousing individuals experiencing homelessness in hotel settings rather than congregate shelters is not a new concept. But the COVID-19 pandemic, which raised concern about reducing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, escalated hotel use to a scale not previously seen.
What if carbon border taxes applied to all carbon, and fossil fuels, too?
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6hChina Committed Carbon
The European Union is embarking on an experiment that will expand its climate policies to imports for the first time. It's called a carbon border adjustment, and it aims to level the playing field for the EU's domestic producers by taxing energy-intensive imports like steel and cement that are high in greenhouse gas emissions but aren't already covered by climate policies in their home countries.
Reanalysis of data places new constraints on powerful extragalactic technosignatures
6hAt the 2022 International Astronautical Congress in Paris, France, the University of Manchester and Breakthrough Listen (the initiative to find signs of intelligent life in the universe) announced a reanalysis of existing data that extends the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) into a new realm of parameter space and places stringent limits on the existence of extragalactic technosign
How to train doctors in a pandemic
6hOne of the great ironies of lockdowns, border closures, and self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic is that medical students, as with so many other people in education, were forced online for their ongoing studies. Medical education, as with many other vocational areas of learning, requires its students to be very hands-on, at least for a fairly large part of the time. Research in the Internat
Mediterranean Sea hit by marine heatwave
6hMarine heatwaves are extreme rises in ocean temperature over an extended period of time. Their magnitude and frequency have harmful impacts on marine ecosystems, threaten marine biodiversity and negatively impact fisheries, aquaculture and tourism industries.
Study reveals past climate of Cape Town
6hNew insights into the history of South Africa's climate have been revealed.
Indoor air quality experiments show exposure risks while cooking, cleaning
6hWhen you're cooking or cleaning inside your home, what chemicals are you breathing, and are they potentially harmful? Colorado State University chemists have given us a solid start on the answer.
A quarter of employees would rather quit than be forced back to the office
6hA quarter of employees who currently work from home part of the week say they would quit their job rather than return to the office full-time, according to a major new global study.
Q&A: Algorithm to serve as cryptography standard for quantum computing era
6hMathematicians often toil in obscurity, and that's likely because few people, apart from fellow mathematicians who share the same sub-specialty, understand what they do. Even when algorithms have practical applications, like helping drivers see approaching cars that the eye can't discern, it's the car manufacturer (or its software developer) that gets the credit.
Researchers create synthetic rocks to better understand how increasingly sought-after rare earth elements form
6hResearchers from Trinity College Dublin have shed new light on the formation of increasingly precious rare earth elements (REEs) by creating synthetic rocks and testing their responses to varying environmental conditions. REEs are used in electronic devices and green energy technologies, from smartphones to e-cars.
Discovery exposes immune system's 'off button'
6hScientists have discovered what turns off the molecular alarm system that plays a critical role in our immune response.
The 'End' of COVID Is Still Far Worse Than We Imagined
6hWhen is the pandemic "over"? In the early days of 2020, we envisioned it ending with the novel coronavirus going away entirely. When this became impossible, we hoped instead for elimination: If enough people got vaccinated, herd immunity might largely stop the virus from spreading. When this too became impossible, we accepted that the virus would still circulate but imagined that it could become,
Scientists who discovered cause of narcolepsy win Breakthrough Prize
6hEmmanuel Mignot and Masashi Yanagisawa won the 2023 Breakthrough Prize in life sciences for their discovery of the molecular mechanisms in the brain that cause the sleep disorder narcolepsy
Defining what constitutes a 'new' species isn't straightforward
6hEven at this time of rapid extinction, there are many species to be discovered, but we need to take care over what we mean when referring to "new species", says Penny Sarchet
Age-old hidden ecosystem revealed by trail of poo
7hNature, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02985-1 Primeval droppings show that some animals that lived in what is now Greenland do not appear in the fossil record.
X-rays reveal how bees achieve an engineering marvel: the honeycomb
7hNature, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03008-9 Imaging technique shows in 3D how bees build out a comb's elaborate hexagonal cells.
Shaking the dinosaur family tree: How did 'bird-hipped' dinosaurs evolve?
7hResearchers have conducted a new analysis of the origins of 'bird-hipped' dinosaurs — the group which includes iconic species such as Triceratops — and found that they likely evolved from a group of animals known as silesaurs, which were first identified two decades ago.
Two popular diabetes drugs outperformed others in large clinical trial
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In a large clinical trial that directly compared four drugs commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, researchers found that insulin glargine and liraglutide performed the best of four medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to maintain blood glucose levels in the recommended range. Blood glucose management is a key component of keeping people with type 2 diabetes healthy. All
Cobalt-free cathode for lithium-ion batteries
7hResearchers offer a new mixture of metallic elements to serve as lithium-ion cathodes. This 'high-entropy doping strategy' is part of an effort to remove cobalt — and expensive and geopolitically problematic mineral — from LI batteries.
Rooftop solar cells can be a boon for water conservation too
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Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water. Water consumption is tightly bound to energy use, because without water we cannot mine, drill, frack, or cool thermoelectric and nuclear plants. A given household may save on average 16,200 gallons of water per year by installing rooftop solar.
Smart microrobots walk autonomously with electronic 'brains'
7hResearchers have installed electronic 'brains' on solar-powered robots that are 100 to 250 micrometers in size — smaller than an ant's head — so that they can walk autonomously without being externally controlled.
Myths busted: New studies show telemedicine is effective, doesn't reduce access to care
7hCommon concerns about telemedicine don't hold up to scrutiny, a first-of-its-kind study highlighting telemedicine's effectiveness concludes. The study found that telemedicine is a service that fills a gap — especially for those with transportation challenges — and, vitally, it does not compromise the quality of the care that patients receive. Data show that the most vulnerable patients did not g
New strategy against harmful inflammation
7hScientists identify WASH protein complex as a gatekeeper of neutrophil-driven inflammation.
Six recent discoveries that have changed how we think about human origins
7hScientific study of human evolution historically reassured us of a comforting order to things. It has painted humans as as cleverer, more intellectual and caring than our ancestral predecessors.
Conspiracy theories are dangerous even if they don't affect behavior
7hMuch has been made in recent years of politicians like Donald Trump and their use of conspiracy theories. In Canada, a number of conservative politicians have voiced support for conspiracy theories.
Governments' use of automated decision-making systems reflects systemic issues of injustice and inequality
7hIn 2019, former UN Special Rapporteur Philip Alston said he was worried we were "stumbling zombie-like into a digital welfare dystopia." He had been researching how government agencies around the world were turning to automated decision-making systems (ADS) to cut costs, increase efficiency and target resources. ADS are technical systems designed to help or replace human decision-making using algo
Of working women in South Africa, 12% are domestic workers. Yet they don't receive proper maternity leave or pay
7hMost of the world's domestic workers—(76%)—are women. They mainly do housework like cleaning, washing clothes, cooking and childcare, usually in private households. Domestic workers often have low incomes and are excluded from basic labor rights and employment benefits like pensions and paid leave.
Looking back at America's summer of heat, floods and climate change: Welcome to the new abnormal
7hThe summer of 2022 started with a historic flood in Montana, brought on by heavy rain and melting snow, that tore up roads and caused large areas of Yellowstone National Park to be evacuated.
Being a librarian isn't just about books. It's about helping everyone get access to information and resources
7hMichelle Martin is the Beverly Cleary Professor for Children and Youth Services in the Information School at the University of Washington. She primarily teaches students who will be youth services librarians who work with children and young adults in libraries or other information science spaces. Below are highlights from an interview with The Conversation U.S. Answers have been edited for brevity
When you're questioning your faith after being hurt by your religious community, here are three ways to cope
7hFor the past few months, religion has never been far from U.S. headlines.
Mixed cover crops capture carbon in soil, could help mitigate climate change
7hWhen it comes to adding carbon to the soil, all cover crops don't perform equally, according to a team of researchers whose new study revealed the disparity for the first time.
Synthesizing nanosized zeolites
7hZeolites are crystalline inorganic materials whose oxide-based framework is built with corner-sharing TO4 tetrahedrons, where T refers to a tetrahedral atom, most commonly Si and Al. Thanks to their well-defined structure and tunable material properties, zeolites are frequently used as catalysts in all kinds of applications, from industrial processes to household products such as water softeners i
What's behind the teacher shortage in US schools?
7hNancy Latham is the executive director of the Council on Teacher Education and an associate dean in the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Latham spoke with News Bureau education editor Sharita Forrest about the factors driving the teacher shortage in U.S. schools.
Microplastics found in commercial fish from southern New Zealand
7hFish ingesting microplastics is a global issue, and species in New Zealand's southern waters are no exception, a University of Otago study has found.
US Lawmakers Push Tech Firms on Abortion Benefits for Gig Workers
7hElizabeth Warren and Cori Bush led over two dozen congressional Democrats in urging Amazon, Lyft, Uber, and others to reclassify contractors as employees.
The JWST's Data Is So Incredible That Even Those Who Built It Are Questioning Previous Science
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Northern Ireland has more Catholics than Protestants for first time
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Microplastics found in commercial fish from southern New Zealand
7hFish ingesting microplastics is a global issue, and species in New Zealand's southern waters are no exception, a University of Otago study has found.
African sleeping sickness: How the pathogen colonizes tsetse flies
7hLMU researchers have deciphered a crucial signaling mechanism that enables trypanosomes to reach the salivary glands of the flies.
New study reveals how E. coli cells evade antibacterial treatment
7hThe formation of persisters is an important feature of bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli). These noxious cells, which are able to go dormant, are highly resistant to antimicrobial treatments and account for various relapsing chronic infections with common symptoms such as severe stomach pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea.
Moving mussels: New insights into shellfish farming
7hResearchers have identified how mussel larvae move—giving mussel and other shellfish farmers important insights into where and how to grow them.
Hemp byproducts are good alternative feed for lambs, study finds
7hAn Oregon State University study found that spent hemp biomass—the main byproduct of the cannabinoid (CBD) extraction process of hemp—can be included in lamb diets without any major detrimental effects to the health of the animals or their meat quality.
Scientists believe evolution could save coral reefs, if we let it
7hCoral reefs can adapt to climate change if given the chance to evolve, according to a study led by Coral Reef Alliance, Rutgers University, the University of Washington and other institutions.
RNA-editing tool a fast, sensitive test for COVID-19
7hAn engineered CRISPR-based method that finds RNA from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, promises to make testing for that and other diseases fast and easy.
Warming oceans are changing Australian reef fish populations
7hShallow reefs and the creatures that inhabit them are changing due to rising ocean temperatures, but these impacts have been obscured by a lack of comprehensive local data. A team of researchers in Australia has been tracking changes in the country's reefs for over a decade, and in research publishing September 22 in the journal Current Biology they describe how they used fine-scale data to illust
Researchers map streamflow alterations to gauge human impact on ecosystems
7hAltering streamflow can endanger the ecosystems that rely on it, but researchers have lacked data on how human infrastructure has impacted streamflow in the U.S. Now, a study involving a Colorado State University researcher has mapped streamflow alterations across the continental U.S., providing a wealth of data for determining societal impacts on ecosystems.
Computer simulations visualize how an essential stem cell protein opens wrapped DNA
7hA key protein for converting adult stem cells into cells that resemble embryonic stem cells has been visualized in unprecedented detail by an international team of researchers around Hans Schöler and Vlad Cojocaru of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster. By combining experiments and computer simulations, the team visualized how the Oct4 protein binds and opens short pieces
A possible way to confer TR4 fungus resistance to Cavendish bananas
7hA team of researchers from Wageningen University, working with colleagues from several institutions in Columbia, has found a possible means to confer TR4 fungus resistance to Cavendish bananas. In their study, published on the open access site PLOS ONE, the group exposed Cavendish banana plants to another fungus and found that doing so made them resistant to TR4.
Why do humans grow two sets of teeth? These marsupials are rewriting the story of dental evolution
7hYou only get 52 teeth in your lifetime: 20 baby teeth, followed by 32 adult teeth.
Solar cells on your roof can save a lot of water
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7hIDE Solar Cells Water
Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water, researchers report. A given household may save an average 16,200 gallons of water per year by installing rooftop solar, the researchers found. In some states, like California, this saving can increase to 53,000 gallons, which is equivalent to 60% of the averag
Smiley images extend ketamine's antidepressant effects
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7hKetamine Smiling Pitt
Simple computer-based neurocognitive training—using positive words and pictures designed to boost self-worth—prolongs the antidepressant effects of ketamine in people with treatment-resistant depression, researchers report The results of a double-blind, randomized clinical trial conducted in Pittsburgh suggest that low-cost, automated behavioral interventions during the window of heightened brain
Having kids ups chance parents become conservative
7hBecoming a parent makes people more likely to become conservative, according to a new study. The researchers detected the association across different countries and cultures and found that it became even stronger the more children people had. "Becoming a parent may have psychological effects that you don't expect," says senior study author Damian Murray, associate professor of psychology at Tulan
Tests use Dr. Seuss to probe speech perception
7hExperiments involving Dr. Seuss clarify how the brain is engaged during complex audiovisual speech perception. The study in NeuroImage describes how listening and watching a narrator tell a story activates an extensive network of brain regions involved in sensory processing, multisensory integration, and cognitive functions associated with the comprehension of the story content. Understanding the
Sparkly Image of Neptune's Rings Comes into View from JWST
7hSee a stunning new view of Neptune's rings and oddball moon Triton from the James Webb Space Telescope
Researchers Claim to Solve the Mysteries of the Antikythera Mechanism
7hhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Antikythera_Mechanism_-_National_Archaeological_Museum,_Athens_by_Joy_of_Museum.jpg CC BY-SA 4.0 When Dimitrios Kondos and his crew of sponge divers found the Antikythera shipwreck in 1900, they weren't trying to make history or upend archaeologists' understanding of high technology in the late 1st century BC. They were mostly killing time. The crew made so
NTSB Calls for All New Vehicles to Include Alcohol Detection Devices
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7hNTSB US Alcohol New
(Photo: Jakub Mičuch/Unsplash) The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for alcohol detection devices to come with all new vehicles, following an investigation into an impaired driver's deadly crash. If it were up to the NTSB, new vehicles would contain technologies that could prevent alcohol-impaired drivers from using their vehicles as well as limit speeding. This would take t
A report on the potential of Rac1/pSTAT3 protein levels in T lymphocytes to assess the pharmacodynamic effect of thiopurine therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-20197-5
The effectiveness of dry needling in patients with chronic low back pain: a prospective, randomized, single-blinded study
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19980-1
African sleeping sickness: How the pathogen colonizes tsetse flies
7hLMU researchers have deciphered a crucial signaling mechanism that enables trypanosomes to reach the salivary glands of the flies.
New study reveals how E. coli cells evade antibacterial treatment
7hThe formation of persisters is an important feature of bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli). These noxious cells, which are able to go dormant, are highly resistant to antimicrobial treatments and account for various relapsing chronic infections with common symptoms such as severe stomach pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea.
Moving mussels: New insights into shellfish farming
7hResearchers have identified how mussel larvae move—giving mussel and other shellfish farmers important insights into where and how to grow them.
Hemp byproducts are good alternative feed for lambs, study finds
7hAn Oregon State University study found that spent hemp biomass—the main byproduct of the cannabinoid (CBD) extraction process of hemp—can be included in lamb diets without any major detrimental effects to the health of the animals or their meat quality.
Scientists believe evolution could save coral reefs, if we let it
7hCoral reefs can adapt to climate change if given the chance to evolve, according to a study led by Coral Reef Alliance, Rutgers University, the University of Washington and other institutions.
RNA-editing tool a fast, sensitive test for COVID-19
7hAn engineered CRISPR-based method that finds RNA from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, promises to make testing for that and other diseases fast and easy.
Warming oceans are changing Australian reef fish populations
7hShallow reefs and the creatures that inhabit them are changing due to rising ocean temperatures, but these impacts have been obscured by a lack of comprehensive local data. A team of researchers in Australia has been tracking changes in the country's reefs for over a decade, and in research publishing September 22 in the journal Current Biology they describe how they used fine-scale data to illust
Swimming nanorobots treat deadly pneumonia in mice
7hNanoengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed microscopic robots, called microrobots, that can swim around in the lungs, deliver medication and be used to clear up life-threatening cases of bacterial pneumonia.
Anthropogenic air pollution impacts health and climate in the Middle East
7hDesert dust was assumed to be the primary contributor to elevated air pollution across the Middle East. Now, an international team of scientists including researchers from KAUST has shown that pollution from anthropogenic sources contributes to health risks and is an important climate factor across the region.
Discovery challenges the recent re-interpretation of magma chambers
7hProfessor Rais Latypov from the School of Geosciences at Wits University and his research team have found field evidence for the existence of a 5-km-thick totally molten chamber within the ancient crust of South Africa. This suggests that a super-large, entirely molten and long-lived magma chambers occur, at least, in deep geological time, and that the classical view of "big magma tanks" remains r
Atomically engineered interfaces improve electrostriction in an oxide material
7hAn international team of researchers has found a way to improve electrostriction in an oxide material by atomically engineering the interfaces of the layers of which it is made. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the group shows that electrostriction in oxides can be enhanced through the use of artificial interfaces. David Egger with the Technical University of Munich, has published a
Two weeks less snow on average recorded in mountain areas since 1982
7hAs this year's dry summer draws to a close we are all looking forward to a winter season filled with precipitation that is neither extreme nor destructive. A study by Eurac Research recently published in Scientific Reports, paints a discouraging picture of recent decades. Between 1982 and 2020, the period of snow cover in mountain areas around the world decreased by an average of about 15 days. Th
Researchers map streamflow alterations to gauge human impact on ecosystems
7hAltering streamflow can endanger the ecosystems that rely on it, but researchers have lacked data on how human infrastructure has impacted streamflow in the U.S. Now, a study involving a Colorado State University researcher has mapped streamflow alterations across the continental U.S., providing a wealth of data for determining societal impacts on ecosystems.
Researchers answer fundamental question of quantum physics
7hAn international team of physicists, with the participation of the University of Augsburg, has for the first time confirmed an important theoretical prediction in quantum physics. The calculations for this are so complex that they have hitherto proved too demanding even for supercomputers. However, the researchers succeeded in simplifying them considerably using methods from the field of machine l
Terahertz light from superconducting stripes
7hWhy do some materials carry electrical currents without any resistance only when cooled to near absolute zero while others do so at comparatively high temperatures? This key question continues to vex scientists studying the phenomenon of superconductivity. Now a team of researchers from Andrea Cavalleri's group at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) in Hamburg
Computer simulations visualize how an essential stem cell protein opens wrapped DNA
7hA key protein for converting adult stem cells into cells that resemble embryonic stem cells has been visualized in unprecedented detail by an international team of researchers around Hans Schöler and Vlad Cojocaru of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster. By combining experiments and computer simulations, the team visualized how the Oct4 protein binds and opens short pieces
What will replace climate warming HFCs in refrigerators and air conditioners?
7hThe U.S. Senate voted to ratify an international treaty on Sept. 21, 2022, and join 137 other countries in agreeing to phase out a class of climate-warming chemicals that are widely used as coolants in refrigerators, air conditioners and heat pumps.
A possible way to confer TR4 fungus resistance to Cavendish bananas
7hA team of researchers from Wageningen University, working with colleagues from several institutions in Columbia, has found a possible means to confer TR4 fungus resistance to Cavendish bananas. In their study, published on the open access site PLOS ONE, the group exposed Cavendish banana plants to another fungus and found that doing so made them resistant to TR4.
Female Airbnb hosts earn thousands less per year than male hosts
7hFemale Airbnb hosts in the United States earn on average about 25% less per year than their male counterparts for their rentals, according to our new study. That's slightly higher than the annual gender wage gap reported by the U.S. Census Bureau and adds up to more than US$4,000 in lower earnings per year.
Why do humans grow two sets of teeth? These marsupials are rewriting the story of dental evolution
7hYou only get 52 teeth in your lifetime: 20 baby teeth, followed by 32 adult teeth.
From Canada to Europe, survey reveals the challenges facing women leaders
7hDo women need to adopt male traits and behaviours to be successful in business? Are stereotypes still present and do they continue to disrupt women's careers? How do leaders in Québec compare to those in Europe?
How to prepare for the next extreme heat wave now
7hSummer is over, but memories of the season's historic heat waves are burned into our consciousness.
Wrapping of nanosize copper cubes can help convert carbon dioxide into other chemicals
7hAs the need to mitigate climate change accelerates, scientists are trying to find new ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. One process, called electrochemical reduction or electrolysis, uses electricity and a catalyst to convert carbon dioxide into organic products that can be used in other ways. Unlike conversion between water and hydrogen, chemical recycling of carbon dioxide can produce var
JPSS-2 begins launch processing
7hPreparations are looking up for the launch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) satellite. On behalf of NOAA, NASA develops and builds the instruments, spacecraft, and ground system, and launches the satellites, which NOAA operates. Technicians recently lifted the satellite to a stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations facility
A sea change for plastic pollution: new material biodegrades in ocean water
7hPlastics, now ubiquitous in the modern world, have become a rising threat to human and environmental health. Around the planet, evidence of plastic pollution stretches from grocery bags in the deep sea to microplastics in our food supplies and even in our blood.
'Toxic masculinity': what does it mean, where did it come from—and is the term useful or harmful?
7hIt's hard to avoid encountering the term "toxic masculinity" these days.
Exploring carbon emissions in peatland restoration
7hPeatlands are important players in the global carbon cycle, storing vast amounts of carbon in the ground. Water keeps bog soils wet and anaerobic, which facilitates this storage and keeps the ecosystem thriving.
Developing fluoroalkyl carbonates to make pharmaceutical and chemical industries cleaner and safer
7hPhosgene is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals, plastics, and chemical intermediates among others. However, its high toxicity has led to demand for safer, more environmentally friendly alternatives.
Extra flavor and fraud prevention on the menu for Europe's beer and wine industries
7hEurope's valuable wine and beer industries are working to retain their competitive edge with an expanded range of aromas and blockchain-based fraud prevention.
Analyzing the structural microdiversity of lake bacterioplankton genomes
7hPart of humanity's quest to better understand ourselves is to understand what constitutes the genetic makeup of the microorganisms in our environment.
A New Linux Tool Aims to Guard Against Supply Chain Attacks
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7hChainguard Wolfi Supply
Security firm Chainguard has created a simple, open source way for organizations to defend the cloud against some of the most insidious attacks.
Author Correction: Recycling and metabolic flexibility dictate life in the lower oceanic crust
7hNature, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05321-9
AlphaFold developers win US$3-million Breakthrough Prize
7hNature, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02999-9 DeepMind's system for predicting the 3D structure of proteins is among five recipients of science's most lucrative awards.
Convictions reversed for US chemical engineer accused of hiding China ties
7hNature, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03007-w Judge acquits Feng 'Franklin' Tao on three of four charges — another blow for the US government's former China Initiative programme.
Daily briefing: Sea-turtle poaching is dropping sharply
7hNature, Published online: 21 September 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03019-6 Sea turtles are swimming easier as poaching declines. Plus, extreme events contributed to China's severe weather, and the surprising source of synchrony in fireflies.
Daily briefing: NASA's Mars rover collects 'fantastic' rocks
7hNature, Published online: 20 September 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03001-2 If all goes well, the new samples will be the first ever returned from Mars. Plus, how to start using deep learning for image analysis and a call for bold action to clean up aviation.
3,000-year-old gold funeral mask unearthed in noble's tomb in China
7hA gold 'funeral mask' thought to be more than 3,000 years old has been discovered in the tomb of an ancient noble in the city of Zhengzhou, central China.
Humans Have Already Left a Staggering Amount of Trash on Mars
7hSky Fall We're all enamored by humanity's impressive efforts over the past 46 years at exploring Mars . There are few feats capable of drawing out the childlike wonder in all of us like news from the Red Planet. But on the decidedly less glamorous side of things, we're leaving behind a surprising amount of trash — about 15,694 pounds of debris so far, according to a new Conversation essay by West
Super-Earths Are Bigger and More Habitable Than Earth, and Astronomers Are Discovering More of the Billions They Think Are Out There
8hAstronomers now routinely discover planets orbiting stars outside of the solar system — they're called exoplanets. But in summer 2022, teams working on NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite found a few particularly interesting planets orbiting in the habitable zones of their parent stars. One planet is 30 percent larger than Earth and orbits its star in less than three days. The other is 7
Soft devices–powered by 'stressed' algae — glow in the dark when squished or stretched
8hResearchers have developed soft devices containing algae that glow in the dark when experiencing mechanical stress, such as being squished, stretched, twisted or bent. The devices do not need electronics to produce light, making them useful for building soft robots that explore the deep sea and other dark environments.
The New Math of Wrinkling
8hA few minutes into a 2018 talk at the University of Michigan, Ian Tobasco picked up a large piece of paper and crumpled it into a seemingly disordered ball of chaos. He held it up for the audience to see, squeezed it for good measure, then spread it out again. "I get a wild mass of folds that emerge, and that's the puzzle," he said. "What selects this pattern from another, more orderly pattern?".
Soft devices–powered by 'stressed' algae — glow in the dark when squished or stretched
8hResearchers have developed soft devices containing algae that glow in the dark when experiencing mechanical stress, such as being squished, stretched, twisted or bent. The devices do not need electronics to produce light, making them useful for building soft robots that explore the deep sea and other dark environments.
Investigational drug for genetic form of ALS improves disease's molecular signs
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8hTofersen ALS TNEJoM
An international phase 3 clinical trial for a rare, inherited form of ALS showed that an investigational drug, known as tofersen, reduced molecular signs of disease, but at six months did not improve motor control and muscle strength. However, the researchers found evidence that longer-term use of the drug may help stabilize muscle strength and control.
Promising MND drug helps slow disease progression and benefits patients physically
8hScientists believe a new genetically-targeted therapy to treat motor neurone disease (MND) could be a turning point for patient care, after the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial showed significant physical benefits for patients after 12 months.
Acid lake atop real-life 'Mount Doom' captured in striking new image from space station
8hAn astronaut's photo of Mount Ruapehu, the real-life "Mount Doom" volcano, shows the contrast between the hydrothermal lake at its summit and the snow surrounding its peak.
DeepMind's new chatbot uses Google searches plus humans to give better answers
8hThe trick to making a good AI-powered chatbot might be to have humans tell it how to behave—and force the model to back up its claims using the internet, according to a new paper by Alphabet-owned AI lab DeepMind. In a new non-peer-reviewed paper out today, the team unveils Sparrow, an AI chatbot that is trained on DeepMind's large language model Chinchilla. Sparrow is designed to talk with human
Genome Spotlight: C-fern (Ceratopteris richardii)
8hSequences for the model organism and two of its kin reveal how these plants got their oversized genomes.
The Next Silicon Valley Will Be in the US Heartland
8hSteve Case, founder of AOL, predicts the dominance of tech companies on the coasts will give way to a flourishing of startups from smaller cities.
Apple Made the Right Upgrades in the New AirPods Pro
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8hApple AirPods Pro 2
This is a good example of how you make already-great wireless earbuds even better.
There's New Proof Crispr Can Edit Genes Inside Human Bodies
8hThe technique had largely been limited to editing patients' cells in the lab. New research shows promise for treating diseases more directly.
Review: Apple's $249 AirPods Pro 2 Are Actually Worth the Upgrade
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8hApple AirPods Pro 2
Here's an audacious claim: I believe the AirPods Pro 2 is the most important product Apple is releasing in 2022. The iPhone 14 (and Plus, and Pro, and Pro Max) will make more money, the Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra will save more lives, and the iPads and Macs that are rumored to be unveiled next month will extend Apple's lead in the computer and tablet market. Then there's the second-generation
Engineering SARS-CoV-2 specific cocktail antibodies into a bispecific format improves neutralizing potency and breadth
8hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-33284-y Bispecific antibodies can have advantages compared to antibody cocktails. Here, the authors engineer and characterize two different approaches for generating bispecific SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies and find that only one design increases antigen-binding and virus neutralizing activities.
Topical application of an irreversible small molecule inhibitor of lysyl oxidases ameliorates skin scarring and fibrosis
8hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-33148-5 Scars are a significant problem caused by excess collagen in the skin. Here the authors develop a topical drug that reduces collagen stability and leads to improved scar appearance and stiffness in preclinical models.
Context-dependent selectivity to natural images in the retina
8hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-33242-8 Ganglion cells classically respond to either light increase (ON) or decrease (OFF). Here, the authors show that during natural scene stimulation, a single ganglion cell can switch between ON and OFF depending on the visual context.
People who distrust fellow humans show greater trust in artificial intelligence
9hA person's distrust in humans predicts they will have more trust in artificial intelligence's ability to moderate content online, according to a recently published study. The findings, the researchers say, have practical implications for both designers and users of AI tools in social media.
Sifting through cellular recycling centers
9hA new method allows scientists to determine all the molecules present in the lysosomes — the cell's recycling centers — of mice. This could bring new understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
Quantum Physics Titans Win Breakthrough Prize
9hThis year's Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics honors some of the pioneers of quantum information science
How Gaslighting Manipulates Reality
9hGaslighting isn't just between people in a relationship—it involves social power, too
Quantum Tech Titans Win Breakthrough Prize in Physics
9hThis year's Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics honors some of the pioneers of quantum information science
Ny vicedirektør i Sundhedsstyrelsen
9hSteen Dalsgård Jespersen bliver en del af direktionen i Sundhedsstyrelsen og tiltræder som ny vicedirektør fra 1. oktober.
Børn med ADHD adskiller sig genetisk fra personer, der først diagnosticeres som voksne
9hDer er forskel på den genetik, der ligger til grund for ADHD alt efter, hvor gammel man er, når diagnosen bliver stillet. Det kan være med til at forklare, hvorfor diagnosen for nogle først opdages i voksenalderen.
Undersøgelse fra Lægeforeningen: Psykiatrien er vigtig for vælgerne
9hMen psykiatriens aktører stadig venter på den 10-årsplan, som regeringen har lovet, har vælgerne bestemt heller ikke glemt den forsømte psykiatri. Fire ud af fem danskere mener, at der er brug for en langsigtet plan for genopretningen af det psykiatriske område, viser rundspørge foretaget for Lægeforeningen.
How Gaslighting Manipulates Reality
9hGaslighting isn't just between people in a relationship—it involves social power, too
Bubble of hot electrons seen hurtling around our galaxy's black hole
9hFor about two hours, a bubble of extremely hot electrons whirled around the Milky Way's supermassive black hole at 30 per cent of the speed of light, and then it was destroyed
Astronomers trace fireball in Earth's skies to space rock that made it
9hIn an effort to learn more about potentially hazardous asteroids, astronomers have used telescopic surveys to find an image of a space rock that produced a 0.4-kiloton fireball over the Pacific Ocean
High-Tech Solutions to Drug Characterization Challenges
9hWhen performing comparability studies on biosimilar drugs, modern instruments simplify the process.
Fast Amplification-Based NGS Library Preparation
9hIn this webinar, Jennifer Silverman and Kan Saito will discuss using rapid genome and transcriptome amplification kits on low input samples for next-generation sequencing.
The Breathtaking Glen Canyon Reveals Its Secrets
9hWater woes threaten America's second largest reservoir—but leave new vistas in their wake
The Download: authoritarian tech, and tower-building drones
9hThis 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. The world is moving closer to a new cold war fought with authoritarian tech Despite President Biden's assurances at Wednesday's United Nations meeting that the US is not seeking a new cold war, one is brewing between the world's autocracies and democracies—and
'Father of quantum computing' wins $3m physics prize
9hDavid Deutsch, who proposed an as yet unbuildable machine to test existence of parallel universes, shares prize with three others A theoretical physicist who has never had a regular job has won the most lucrative prize in science for his pioneering contributions to the mind-bending field of quantum computing. David Deutsch, who is affiliated with the University of Oxford, shares the $3m (about £2
Extra flavor and fraud prevention on the menu for Europe's beer and wine industries
9hEurope's valuable wine and beer industries are working to retain their competitive edge with an expanded range of aromas and blockchain-based fraud prevention.
Analyzing the structural microdiversity of lake bacterioplankton genomes
9hPart of humanity's quest to better understand ourselves is to understand what constitutes the genetic makeup of the microorganisms in our environment.
Shaking the dinosaur family tree: How did 'bird-hipped' dinosaurs evolve?
9hResearchers have conducted a new analysis of the origins of "bird-hipped" dinosaurs—the group which includes iconic species such as Triceratops—and found that they likely evolved from a group of animals known as silesaurs, which were first identified two decades ago.
Food for our guts: Human microbes feed on plant sugars
9hA carbohydrate commonly found attached to plant proteins is a food source for the bacteria in our gut, new research suggests.
Old genes keep sea anemones forever young
9hThe genetic fingerprint of the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis shows that the members of this evolutionarily very old animal phylum use the same gene cascades for the differentiation of neuronal cell types as more complex organisms. These genes are also responsible for the balance of all cells in the organism throughout the anemone's life. The results were published by a team of developmental b
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The First Lady of Engineering: Lost Women of Science Podcast, Season 3, Episode 1
10hYvonne Y. Clark, known as YY throughout her career, had a lifetime of groundbreaking achievements as a Black female mechanical engineer. Season 3 begins at the start of her story, during her unconventional childhood in the segregated South.
People of Color with Long COVID Face Uphill Battle to Be Heard
10hMedical discrimination and a lack of data make it difficult for people of color to get help for post-COVID problems
Wealthy Tech Workers Are Paying Huge Sums to Become 3 Inches Taller
10h(Photo: Charles Deluvio/Unsplash) US surgeons have begun performing a procedure that allows patients to add three inches to their total height, and interestingly enough, most of these patients are men who work in the tech industry. The procedure is excruciatingly painful and, as you might have already guessed, very expensive. It begins with the surgeon breaking both of the patient's femurs with "
En av fyra elever kan inte förklara Förintelsen
10hEn av fyra elever i nian kan inte ge ett bra svar på varför Förintelsen ägde rum. De kan rada upp detaljer på det nationella provet, men inte ge den historiska kontexten. Det säger forskare som har utformat provet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Skönlitterära böcker lär elever historia
10hFör elever kan det vara svårt att förstå det förflutna och få en känsla för historiens tid och rum. Men, med hjälp av skönlitterära berättelser har eleverna möjlighet att identifiera sig med karaktären i boken och på så sätt leva sig in i andra tidsepoker. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Forskare: Därför blir skrämmande minnen extra starka i vissa hjärnor
10hVissa människor, som de med PTSD, plågas mer än andra av ångest och skrämmande minnen. Att vissa är mer utsatta skulle delvis kunna förklaras av ett speciellt protein, i alla fall enligt en råttstudie. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Riskfaktorer för hjärt-kärlsjukdom samma hos kvinnor och män
10hKvinnor och män har i stort sett liknande riskfaktorer för hjärt-kärlsjukdom. Det innebär, menar forskarna, att strategierna för att förebygga sjukdomarna också behöver vara lika. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Food for our guts: Human microbes feed on plant sugars
10hA carbohydrate commonly found attached to plant proteins is a food source for the bacteria in our gut, new research suggests.
Old genes keep sea anemones forever young
10hThe genetic fingerprint of the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis shows that the members of this evolutionarily very old animal phylum use the same gene cascades for the differentiation of neuronal cell types as more complex organisms. These genes are also responsible for the balance of all cells in the organism throughout the anemone's life. The results were published by a team of developmental b
Manufacturing of quantum qubits connected with conventional computer devices
10hComputers that can make use of the "spooky" properties of quantum mechanics to solve problems faster than current technology may sound alluring, but first they must overcome a massive disadvantage. Scientists from Japan may have found the answer through their demonstration of how a superconducting material, niobium nitride, can be added to a nitride-semiconductor substrate as a flat, crystalline l
Tree species diversity enhances forest drought resistance
10hA research team led by Prof. Wang Tao and Dr. Liu Dan from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed that tree species diversity could enhance drought resistance in nearly half the world's forests.
Researchers show that chiral oxide catalysts align electron spin
10hControlling the spin of electrons opens up future scenarios for applications in spin-based electronics (spintronics), for example in data processing. It also presents new opportunities for controlling the selectivity and efficiency of chemical reactions. Researchers recently presented first successes with the example of water splitting for producing "green" hydrogen and oxygen. A joint project inv
Flu shot facts and side effects
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10hHealth Flu Season Year
The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine that protects against the flu, or influenza. Here's what you need to know about it.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds review
10hCancel all noise with the exceptionally bassy Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds
Is bone broth good for you?
10hIt's seen a resurgence in recent years — but is bone broth good for you? We've dug into the research to find out
Drosophila suzukii preferentially lays eggs on spherical surfaces with a smaller radius
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-20022-z
Deflection-based laser sensing platform for selective and sensitive detection of H2S using plasmonic nanostructures
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19739-8 Deflection-based laser sensing platform for selective and sensitive detection of H 2 S using plasmonic nanostructures
Intratumoral heterogeneity of c-KIT mutations in a feline splenic mast cell tumor and their functional effects on cell proliferation
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19089-5
A randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of icodextrin on left ventricular mass index in peritoneal dialysis
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-20157-z
Augmented risk of ischemic stroke in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients without documented atrial fibrillation
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19895-x
Hereditary E200K mutation within the prion protein gene alters human iPSC derived cardiomyocyte function
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19631-5
Characteristics of children of the Microcephaly Epidemic Research Group Pediatric Cohort who developed postnatal microcephaly
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19389-w
A pipeline for automated deep learning liver segmentation (PADLLS) from contrast enhanced CT exams
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-20108-8
The First Lady of Engineering: Lost Women of Science Podcast, Season 3, Episode 1
10hYvonne Y. Clark, known as Y.Y. throughout her career, had a lifetime of groundbreaking achievements as a Black female mechanical engineer. The third season of the Lost Women of Science podcast begins at the start of her story, during her unconventional childhood in the segregated South
People of Color with Long COVID Face Uphill Battle to Be Heard
10hMedical discrimination and a lack of data make it difficult for people of color to get help for post-COVID problems
Why Adults Still Dream About School
10hI have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few—one is about dismembering a body (I'd rather not get into it), but the more pertinent one is about college. It's the end of the semester, and I suddenly realize that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever, and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so consistently self-sabo
No More 'Strategic Ambiguity' on Taiwan
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10hBiden China Taiwan
President Joe Biden is changing Washington's policy on Taiwan. And it's about time. On Sunday's 60 Minutes , Biden was asked whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan from a Chinese military assault. He replied : "Yes, if in fact there was an unprecedented attack." Making such a pledge breaks with Washington's traditional approach to Taiwan's security. In the past, the nature of America's commitment t
The Tipping Point of Stupid
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10hTrump QAnon One
D onald Trump has a knack for making his most committed apologists look like complete imbeciles—even if they are not complete imbeciles, though many of them are. This has been true for several years. But in recent weeks, Trump's trickle-down idiocy has become a significant midterm-election issue for Republicans, and a drag on some of the party's most vulnerable Senate candidates. If you're a cand
The Most Stinging Resignation Letter Ever Written
10hOn August 16, as the leading members of Iraq's government gathered for their weekly cabinet meeting in a high-ceilinged hall of the Republican Palace in Baghdad, one of them made an unusual request. Ali Allawi, the finance minister since 2020, was stepping down, and he wanted to read the full text of his resignation letter aloud. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi gave his assent. Allawi, a 73-yea
Don't Objectify Yourself
10h" How to Build a Life " is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life . One night several years ago, after filling up my car at a gas station and pulling away, I noticed a strange sound behind me in traffic—sort of a metallic clanking noise. It sounded to me like someo
Economic Growth Is Essential. So Is Resilience.
10hPolicy makers have long tried to foster rapid economic growth. But as we shape our post-pandemic economy, we also need to strengthen our economic resilience both in America and around the world. In recent years, the global economy has become more and more vulnerable to supply shortages and price shocks. The coronavirus pandemic led to severe supply-chain disruptions as economic activity recovered
High-temperature stability in air of Ti3C2Tx MXene-based composite with extracted bentonite
10hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-33280-2 A major challenge for the effective use of Ti-based MXenes in applications with harsh environmental conditions is their poor resistance to oxidation. Here, authors report an air-stable Ti3C2Tx composite with extracted bentonite able to endure high-temperature annealing in air by an oxygen adsorption competi
Gætteriet er slut: Der skal brint i tanken på dansk indenrigsfly i 2025
10hPLUS. Når Danmarks første grønne flyrute har takeoff i 2025, bliver det med brint og elmotorer, fortæller Jesper Rungholm fra DAT.
Is the pandemic actually over? It's complicated | Anthony Fauci
10h"Be spreaders of facts and truths," says scientist and immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci. Having advised seven US presidents on various disease outbreaks including COVID-19, he shares insights on the present and future of pandemics, backed up by decades of experience in public health. Hear him dive into the latest on protecting yourself from the virus, his unwavering faith in science, what he plans t
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Lawns Are Dumb. But Ripping Them Out May Come With a Catch
10hMeticulous turf is environmentally terrible. Yet grass does have one charm: It "sweats," helping cool the local area.
The 'Surveillance Solutionism' of Putting Cameras in NYC Subways
10hWhen "if you see something, say something" becomes "we see everything," everyone loses.
Peloton Row and the Future of At-Home Workouts
10hThis week, we talk about Peloton's growing product lineup, and whether our days of sweating along to streamed exercise classes at home are over.
The US and EU are Teaming Up to Contain Big Tech
10hThe EU's chief antitrust enforcer Margrethe Vestager says that US tech companies are changing their behavior as global regulators question their dominance.
JWST's First Exoplanet Images Forecast a Bright Future
11hThe James Webb Space Telescope's snapshots of a giant world orbiting another star show that the observatory is performing even better than expected and that its best exoplanet images are yet to come
Astronomers detect hot gas bubble swirling around the Milky Way's supermassive black hole
11hUsing the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have spotted signs of a "hot spot" orbiting Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of our galaxy. The finding helps astronomers better understand the enigmatic and dynamic environment of our supermassive black hole.
Distantly related viruses share self-assembly mechanism
11hHow do the hundreds of individual pieces that make up viruses assemble into shapes capable of spreading disease from cell to cell?
Webb Telescope Shows Neptune's Rings As We've Never Seen Them Before
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11hNASA Webb Neptune Rings
When you think of ringed planets, Saturn probably comes to mind, but it's not the only one in the solar system. Neptune has faint rings as well, but they're difficult to observe from so far away. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) recently turned its attention to the eighth planet, producing the clearest image of the ice giant's rings since Voyager 2 flew past decades ago. Neptune is the mo
Prince William 'comforted' by support for his environmental work
11hHe praised the passion of people supporting the Earthshot environmental prize he helped set up.
Ringed Neptune captured by James Webb telescope
11hThe super space observatory returns spectacular imagery of the Solar System's most distant planet.
Distantly related viruses share self-assembly mechanism
11hHow do the hundreds of individual pieces that make up viruses assemble into shapes capable of spreading disease from cell to cell?
Tracking changes in SARS-CoV-2 transmission with a novel outpatient sentinel surveillance system in Chicago, USA
11hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-33317-6 In this study, the authors develop a method for estimation of SARS-CoV-2 community transmission rates based on a sentinel population of people seeking outpatient testing with recent symptom onset. This method has fewer operational delays than methods based on hospital data, and may be subject to fewer biase
Cell Rover—a miniaturized magnetostrictive antenna for wireless operation inside living cells
11hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32862-4 An intracellular antenna that can truly enable probing, modulation or augmentation of biological cells remains an unmet challenge. Here, the authors present the Cell Rover, a magnetostrictive antenna that operates wirelessly inside a living cell and is compatible with 3D biological systems.
Endocytosis-like DNA uptake by cell wall-deficient bacteria
11hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-33054-w Horizontal gene transfer in bacteria can occur through mechanisms such as conjugation, transduction and transformation, which facilitate the passage of DNA across the cell wall. Here, Kapteijn et al. show that cell wall-deficient bacteria can take up DNA and other extracellular materials via an endocytosis-
Protein condensation diseases: therapeutic opportunities
11hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-32940-7 In this review, the authors define protein condensation diseases as conditions caused by aberrant liquid-like or solid-like states of proteins, and describe opportunities for therapeutic interventions to restore the normal phase behaviour of proteins. The review accompanies the related collection of article
Ambipolar blend-based organic electrochemical transistors and inverters
11hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-33264-2 Ambipolar organic electrochemical transistors simplify bioelectronics circuitry but are challenging due to complicated material design and synthesis. Here, the authors demonstrate that p- and n-type blends offer a simple and tuneable approach for the fabrication of ambipolar devices and circuits.
Liquid-crystalline behavior on dumbbell-shaped colloids and the observation of chiral blue phases
11hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-33125-y Colloidal liquid crystals account for various applications due to the combination of characteristics relevant for liquid crystals and colloids. The authors elaborate the impact of concave geometry on the properties of colloidal liquid crystals for development of functional materials.
Parents really do need sleep for their mental health
11hGetting enough sleep plays an important role in the mental health—and life satisfaction—of new and established parents, research finds. The research team analyzed sleep, physical activity, mental health , and life satisfaction in couples. Their findings, published in the journal Sleep Health , indicated meeting sleep guidelines was associated with better mental health and, in turn, life satisfact
Sværere for kvinder end mænd at få anbefalet hjertebeskyttende medicin
11hIsær kvinder med diabetes, der har iskæmisk hjertesygdom eller hjertesvigt, får ikke i samme omfang som mænd med samme sygdomme behandling med hjertebeskyttende diabetesmidler som GLP-1-analoger og SGLT2-hæmmere. Det viser dansk studie præsenteret på EASD.
Diabetes rammer kvinder og piger hårdest
11hTo nye studier viser, at type 2-diabetes koster kvinder flere leveår end mænd, og at piger med type 1-diabetes generelt har dårligere sygdomskontrol end drenge.
Subgruppe af patienter med type 2-diabetes kan have højere risiko for neuropati
11hDansk forskning præsenteret på EASD peger på, at type 2-diabetespatienter med såkaldt hyperinsulinæmi oftere udvikler neuropati end andre subgrupper af diabetespatienter.
Vitamin C: Sources, benefits & deficiency
11hAlso known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is important to many functions in the body. Here's a complete guide on how to get enough of it
Little rodent, big appetite: Researchers identify the dietary impacts of invasive mice on the Farallon Islands
11hOn an island 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco, a hoard of invasive house mice are packing an ecological wallop far larger than what their small statures would suggest. These are the conclusions of a study led by LSU Associate Professor of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences Michael Polito, along with researchers from Point Blue Conservation Science, San Jose State University and California St
Lemurs hug tree trunks to cool down when temperatures top 30°C
11hA type of lemur called a white sifaka embraces the base of some trees to release heat, with the bottom of the trunk being up to 5°C cooler than the surrounding air
JWST's First Exoplanet Images Forecast a Bright Future
12hThe James Webb Space Telescope's snapshots of a giant world orbiting another star show that the observatory is performing even better than expected and that its best exoplanet images are yet to come
Little rodent, big appetite: Researchers identify the dietary impacts of invasive mice on the Farallon Islands
12hOn an island 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco, a hoard of invasive house mice are packing an ecological wallop far larger than what their small statures would suggest. These are the conclusions of a study led by LSU Associate Professor of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences Michael Polito, along with researchers from Point Blue Conservation Science, San Jose State University and California St
Female bighorn sheep with smaller horns are less reproductively fit, study finds
12hA new study by University of Alberta researchers shows a link between horn size and female reproductive fitness in bighorn sheep—a potential conservation issue that may stem from trophy hunting of male bighorn sheep with larger horns.
Færre diabetespatienter får neuropati
12hBåde blandt type 1- og type 2-diabetespatienter er forekomsten af neuropati faldende. Det viser dansk kohortestudie præsenteret på EASD.
After Andor, Read These 5 Comics
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12hAndor Rogue One Star Wars
These books were looking at the origins of the war between the Rebels and the Empire long before the new Disney+ show.
Europe's Heat Waves Offer a Grim Vision of the Future
12hExtreme temperatures are the direct result of climate change, which means more intense heat events, wild fires, and droughts to come.
The Best Video Game Deals This September
12hGames for every console, plus DLC and freebies—all in one spot.
Female bighorn sheep with smaller horns are less reproductively fit, study finds
12hA new study by University of Alberta researchers shows a link between horn size and female reproductive fitness in bighorn sheep—a potential conservation issue that may stem from trophy hunting of male bighorn sheep with larger horns.
The no-tech way to preserve California's state grass
12hThough it is disappearing, California's official state grass has the ability to live for 100 years or more. New research demonstrates that sheep and cattle can help it achieve that longevity.
A journal did nothing about plagiarism allegations for a year. Then the tweets (and an email from Retraction Watch) came.
12hOn August 10 of last year, Jim Stagge, an environmental engineering professor at The Ohio State University, emailed editors of Water Resources Management, a Springer Nature title, to let them know that a paper in the journal had taken significant blocks of his text without attribution. The Water Resources Management paper in question, "Recommendations for … Continue reading
The no-tech way to preserve California's state grass
12hThough it is disappearing, California's official state grass has the ability to live for 100 years or more. New research demonstrates that sheep and cattle can help it achieve that longevity.
Efter Tretten Bros kollaps: Flere norske træbroer har fejl
12hPLUS. Sikkerheden i 14 træbroer bliver undersøgt, og flere af dem ser ud til at være for svage i samlinger.
To encourage sustainability, we must remember we are apes, not angels
12hIf we want to change our consumerist society, we need greener status signals that appeal to our animal instincts, says Solitaire Townsend
An Intimate History of Evolution — the Huxleys on humans
13hAlison Bashford explores the ideas of two generations of a scientific dynasty
A Better Birth Is Possible
13hAs a young Black woman, I saw my pregnancy treated like a problem. So I ditched the doctors for home delivery and found an alternative model for health care.
US installs record solar capacity as prices keep falling
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The Number of Ants Worldwide Reaches Into the Quadrillions
13hThere are 20 quadrillion ants worldwide, according to a new census, or 2.5 million for every living human. There are probably even more than that.
Why Omicron Might Stick Around
13hOmicron, the 13th named variant of the coronavirus, seems to have a remarkable capacity to evolve new tricks.
Nasa-test en uge før opsendelse: Måneraket stadig piv-utæt og nu er orkan på vej
13hPLUS. Nasa kalder test af SLS-raketten for en succes, selvom det kæmpede med to lækager under tankning.
Ghostly rings of Neptune shine in new James Webb Telescope images
13hThe James Webb Space Telescope zooms in on Neptune to reveal the icy planet's collection of little-known rings
Tired of Saturn's rings? Check out NASA's latest image of the bands around Neptune
13hThe last time scientists caught such a clear glimpse of Neptune's rings was when Voyager 2 flew past the distant planet in 1989. Now the James Webb Space Telescope has delivered a crisp new image. (Image credit: NASA)
Fracking ban lifted, government announces
13hScientific review into fracking concludes there is still a limited understanding of impacts.
Covid vaccination rates in US children under five lag despite effectiveness
13hBiden's recent announcement that the pandemic is ending could slow process further, as parents question the necessity of shots It's been three months since the US authorized Covid vaccines for kids under five, yet uptake in this group has been extremely low. Meanwhile, Joe Biden said on Monday that the pandemic is ending – a message that could result in a continued lag. More than 1,400 children h
Gut microbiomes help bears with very different diets reach the same size
13hA recent study of the gut microbiome of Alaskan brown bears (Ursus arctos) shows that the microbial life in bears' guts allows them to achieve comparable size and fat stores while eating widely different diets. The work sheds light on the role of the gut microbiome in supporting health in wild omnivores.
The world is moving closer to a new cold war fought with authoritarian tech
13hDespite President Biden's assurances at Wednesday's United Nations meeting that the US is not seeking a new cold war, one is brewing between the world's autocracies and democracies—and technology is fuelling it. Late last week, Iran, Turkey, Myanmar, and a handful of other countries took steps toward becoming full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), an economic and political a
Gut microbiomes help bears with very different diets reach the same size
14hA recent study of the gut microbiome of Alaskan brown bears (Ursus arctos) shows that the microbial life in bears' guts allows them to achieve comparable size and fat stores while eating widely different diets. The work sheds light on the role of the gut microbiome in supporting health in wild omnivores.
Whale strandings: Five questions answered
14hThe death of about 200 pilot whales at a Tasmanian beach has renewed questions about what causes such mass strandings and whether they can be prevented.
NASA says delayed Moon rocket passed fueling test
14hNASA said Wednesday it had successfully trialed the fueling process for its new rocket, after technical issues a few weeks ago halted two attempts to get the behemoth off the ground and headed towards the Moon.
6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico, 1 dead
14hA powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck Mexico early Thursday, causing buildings to sway and leaving at least one person dead in the nation's capital.
Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia
14hA day after 230 whales were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia's island state of Tasmania, only 35 were still alive despite rescue efforts that were to continue Thursday.
Whale strandings: Five questions answered
14hThe death of about 200 pilot whales at a Tasmanian beach has renewed questions about what causes such mass strandings and whether they can be prevented.
Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia
14hA day after 230 whales were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia's island state of Tasmania, only 35 were still alive despite rescue efforts that were to continue Thursday.
Neural network speeds holographic image reconstruction for biological samples
14hResearchers have developed a new end-to-end neural network that can speed up the reconstruction of holographic images. Unlike other deep learning techniques, the approach can be used on samples not encountered during training, making it particularly useful for label-free holographic biomedical imaging.
Astronomers unveil new—and puzzling—features of mysterious fast radio bursts
14hFast radio bursts (FRBs) are millisecond-long cosmic explosions that each produce the energy equivalent to the sun's annual output. More than 15 years after the deep-space pulses of electromagnetic radio waves were first discovered, their perplexing nature continues to surprise scientists—and newly published research only deepens the mystery surrounding them.
SYNSPUNKT Der skal styr på de danske råstoffer
14hUden en strategi for udnyttelse af råstoffer fra den danske undergrund bliver der ikke nok materiale til at realisere regeringens infrastrukturplan, mener brancheorganisation.
What's the best recipe for bubble mixture? Scientists have the answer
15hPhysicists have found that adding guar gum and glycerol to a detergent solution helped to create large, long-lasting soap bubbles
Artemis: Nasa's Moon rocket completes fuelling test
15hThe Space Launch System edges closer to a maiden flight after concluding a tanking demonstration.
IL-23 signaling prevents ferroptosis-driven renal immunopathology during candidiasis
15hNature Communications, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-33327-4 The beta-glucan receptor EphA2 is known to maintain mucosal immunity. Here, its role in modulating renal immunopathology via IL-23 signalling and ferroptotic cell death during candidiasis is characterised.
Alternative Reproduction?
15hAre there effective forms of SCAMs for birth control or reproduction? Of course not. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Sperm move in packs like cyclists to push through thick vaginal fluid
15hIn mock-ups of the female reproductive tract, bull sperm cluster in groups of two to four, which seems to help them swim upstream
Let's Bring the Informed Consent Process Out of the Shadows
16hT ahlia Harrison has been bombarded with questions about psychedelics. A practicing therapist, Harrison recently graduated from the bioethics and science policy program at Duke University , where I teach and served as her master's thesis supervisor. Her patients are increasingly interested in experimental regimens that use drugs like LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disord
Skeptical Science New Research for Week #38 2022
16h"Was it something I did?" Not so long ago Skeptical Science received email from a reader, subject: "Myth: increased deaths, harm to health and and destruction of property cannot be attributed to global warming." As a matter of intuition and the evidence in front of us, this certainly seems a puzzling myth. All of us see headlines these days alluding to our damaged climate damaging us, after all.
Rural areas hit harder by cost-of-living crisis, study finds
16hPeople living in the countryside face higher costs than those in urban areas, a new report finds.
Researchers identify more possible entry points for COVID spike protein
17hOne of the essential factors the COVID-19 virus needs to enter a host is a receptor on a human cell—a place where the universally recognized spike protein can latch onto the cell surface, pierce it, disgorge its infectious contents, and replicate.
Constraining the nucleon size with relativistic nuclear collisions
17hIt may be hard to imagine that the debris of violent heavy ion collisions—which dissolve the boundaries of protons and neutrons and produce thousands of new particles—can be used to gain detailed insight into the properties of nucleons. However, new advances in experimental methods along with improved theoretical modeling have made it possible. Based on a state-of-the-art model for the colliding n
Researchers identify more possible entry points for COVID spike protein
17hOne of the essential factors the COVID-19 virus needs to enter a host is a receptor on a human cell—a place where the universally recognized spike protein can latch onto the cell surface, pierce it, disgorge its infectious contents, and replicate.
Bull Sperm Get by With a Little Help From Their Friends
18hTraveling together helps the sperm navigate a tricky, sticky migration through a cow's reproductive tract
Taste of kale makes unborn babies grimace, finds research
18hFirst study to look at facial responses of foetuses to tastes shows crying expression twice as likely for kale than carrot If the taste of kale makes you screw up your face, you are not alone: researchers have observed foetuses pull a crying expression when exposed to the greens in the womb. While previous studies have suggested our food preferences may begin before birth and can be influenced by
Gold and silver treasures discovered with 'elite craftspeople' burials near powerful Wari queen's tomb
18hArchaeologists excavating a site north of Lima have unearthed a 1,300-year-old ornate tomb from the Wari era of Peru.
New do-it-yourself microneedle tattoos are painless, quick and cheap
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Why is the NHS in crisis, and can it be fixed?
18hThe UK's new health secretary, Thérèse Coffey, has not taken on an easy job. Almost two-thirds of trainee GPs plan to work part-time just a year after they qualify, reporting that the job has become too intense to safely work more. A record 6.8 million people are waiting for hospital treatment in England, and 132,139 posts lie vacant across the NHS in England. Ian Sample hears from acute medicine
Teams of sperm swim more smoothly against the current
18hIt turns out sperm go against the flow better when they swim together.
Why is the NHS in crisis, and can it be fixed? – podcast
19hThe UK's new health secretary, Thérèse Coffey, has not taken on an easy job. Almost two-thirds of trainee GPs plan to work part-time just a year after they qualify, reporting that the job has become too intense to safely work more. A record 6.8 million people are waiting for hospital treatment in England, and 132,139 posts lie vacant across the NHS in England. Ian Sample hears from acute medicine
Teams of sperm swim more smoothly against the current
19hIt turns out sperm go against the flow better when they swim together.
6 kreative kommunale krumspring, der spænder ben for vindmøller på land
19hPLUS. Urealistiske maksimale højder, sære trafikhensyn og tredobbelt afstand til landsbyer er blot nogle af de mange krav, kommunerne stiller.
Når tid er afgørende for overlevelse: Ambulancer kortlægger mobilnet på Sjælland
19hPLUS. DTU kortlægger mobildækningen på Sjælland med en netværksscanner i en ambulance. Målet er på sigt at starte behandlingen tidligere ved slagtilfælde.
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The Remains of This Recently Found Ancient Structure Are Even Older Than The Pyramids
22hNeolithic builders.
Astronomers found a new way to hunt for alien worlds
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Animal-inspired flying robots are going to 3D build mid-flight
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Guy Who Invented the Word "Metaverse" Building His Own Metaverse
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NASA Wants to use Small Robots to Explore Lakes and Oceans on Other Planets and Moons
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New research shows US Republican politicians increasingly spread news on social media from untrustworthy sources
23hA study analyzing millions of tweets has revealed that Republican members of the U.S. Congress are increasingly circulating news from dubious sources, compared to their European counterparts.
GLiAL- a free neuro e-newsletter that curates the best neuro and Nsx content from past to present cutting edge research, art, and humour!
23hSubscribe here: https://glial.mailerpage.io This is a weekly newsletter of carefully curated content relating to contemporary and historical concepts in all things related to the brain and CNS! Preview of latest Issue: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/35012/emails/66270871167173650 GLiAL pledges to donate all optional proceeds from the newsletter to neurosurgery charities including the Micha
The Next Shock Wave in Puerto Rico
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23hPuerto Rico Fiona Bermuda
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here . For the forthcoming November issue of The Atlantic , the author Jaquira Díaz wrote about the ongoing impact of Hurricane María on Puerto Rico. On Sunday—two days before the fifth anniversary of María—
Hilton Hired to Design Suites for Space Station Replacing ISS
1dSpace Hilton Hotel giant Hilton has signed a contract with Voyager Space Holdings and Lockheed Martin to design astronaut facilities for the companies' planned Starlab space station, CNBC reports , a NASA-funded orbital lab that is one day meant to replace the International Space Station. The goal is to explore the concept of hospitality in space, a glimpse of a future in which vacationing in orb
Save $62 on an Xbox Series X 'Gears 5' Bundle
1dXbox Series X is one of the best ways to game this generation, especially with exclusives like "Gears 5." For a limited time, you can score a brand new Xbox Series X along with the hardcore, gory, alien-slaying title — and save $62. Read on to find out what's included in this Xbox Series X Gears 5 Bundle Deal . What's Included in the Xbox Series X 'Gears 5' Bundle Deal? Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Cons
Study finds high levels of PFAS in school uniforms
1dScientists analyzed a variety of children's textiles. In yet another example of the prevalence of the hazardous chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in consumer products, industrial products and textiles, researchers have found notably high levels in school uniforms sold in North America.
Five years after water crisis, 1 in 5 Flint, Michigan residents has PTSD
1dA large-scale study has identified alarming rates of depression and PTSD among Flint, Michigan residents five years after their water crisis began. The public-works environmental disaster is over in some senses, but psychological recovery may be longer in coming.
Climate Polluters Should Pay a Tax for Damages, U.N. Chief Says
1dU.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has decried fossil-fuel companies receiving subsidies and investment "while household budgets shrink and our planet burns"
In-home wireless device tracks disease progression in Parkinson's patients
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1dHome Parkinson Patients
Researchers can track the severity and progression of Parkinson's disease, as well as how a patient responds to medication, using an in-home device that passively monitors the patient's gait speed by bouncing radio signals off their body.
Ocean scientists measure sediment plume stirred up by deep-sea-mining vehicle
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1dSediment Deep Sea Mining
Scientists measured a sediment plume stirred up by a protoype of a deep-sea-mining vehicle to help gauge the impact of such vehicles if they are used to mine minerals like nickel and cobalt. The vehicle created a dense sediment plume that remained relatively low, staying within 2 meters of the seafloor.
Scientists acknowledged that Consciousness is nowhere to be found in the brain, it cannot arise from it, nor can it be reduced to the neural activity, or a mere physical process given the phenomenon of qualia. If not in the brain, then where is it? Is science opening the door to metaphysics?
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See Images of Neptune Come Into Focus With Webb Telescope
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1dNASA Webb Neptune Rings
New images from the space-based observatory offer a novel view of the planet in infrared.
Fauci Addresses 'The Pandemic Is Over'
1dEditor's Note: This article is part of our coverage of The Atlantic Festival. Learn more and watch festival sessions here . Several days after President Joe Biden declared that "the pandemic is over," Anthony Fauci weighed in on the president's controversial remarks during an interview at The Atlantic Festival, an annual live event in Washington, D.C. "He was saying we're in a much better place w
California Legalizes Composting Human Bodies
1dCalifornia has just become the fifth state in the US to legalize the composting of human bodies, a planet-friendly — and, yes, gruesome-sounding — alternative to the toxic process of cremation. As The Los Angeles Times and other outlets reported, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill passed by the state assembly into law over the weekend, though human composting won't become a burial option in the
Married women who work during middle age are happier later in life
1dIn heterosexual married couples, women are happier later in life when both partners work in middle age, researchers find
Neptune and its rings shown in striking new light by Webb telescope
1dFarthest planet from sun and its satellites revealed in unprecedented detail by space telescope's infrared imager The James Webb space telescope has turned its gaze away from the deep universe towards our home solar system, capturing an image of a luminous Neptune and its delicate, dusty rings in detail not seen in decades. The last time astronomers had such a clear view of the farthest planet fr
Experimental drug shows signs of slowing motor neurone disease
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1dMND Motor Neurone Disease
Biogen drug Tofersen showed promising results when taken for six months beyond previous trial An experimental drug for motor neurone disease (MND) has shown signs of slowing the progress of the devastating illness in a landmark trial. The results provide fresh hope after a phase-three trial of the same drug had previously failed to make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes after six months
Researchers Assess Setbacks After Hurricane Fiona
1dSome areas of Puerto Rico have been hit by flooding and high winds, but long power outages are also impeding scientists' work.
The Constitutional Case Against a Federal Abortion Ban
1dWelcome to Up for Debate. On Wednesdays, I round up timely conversations and ask readers a thought-provoking question. Later, I publish some of your thoughtful replies. (Were you forwarded this email? Sign up here. ) Question of the Week What are your thoughts or views about immigration? Feel free to write about politics, policy, culture, or personal experience. Emails about the recent controvers
This Is Neptune?
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1dNASA Webb Neptune Rings
Did you know that Neptune has rings? It's true. The planet we're now told is the farthest from us has a set of narrow bands made of dust. Planetary scientists know this, as do hard-core astronomy fans, probably. But for those of us who have certain textbook images of the solar system in our mind, the knowledge that Neptune is a ringed planet might come as a surprise. So I wanted to present this i
New method allows scientists to determine all the molecules present in the lysosomes of mice
1dSmall but mighty, lysosomes play a surprisingly important role in cells despite their diminutive size. Making up only 1-3% of the cell by volume, these small sacs are the cell's recycling centers, home to enzymes that break down unneeded molecules into small pieces that can then be reassembled to form new ones. Lysosomal dysfunction can lead to a variety of neurodegenerative or other diseases, but
Study proves efficacy of nanomaterial-based disinfectant developed to combat COVID-19 spread
1dA team of UCF researchers have proven the efficacy of a nanomaterial-based disinfectant they developed to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Through their experiments, they found that the disinfectant was able to kill several serious viruses including SARS and Zika. The results of their findings were recently published in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.
Search for clues may explain collapse of ancient city in Mexico
1dBuilt more than a thousand years before the Aztec arrived in central Mexico, Teotihuacan was once one of the largest cities in the world. Its stone temples, comparable in size to Egypt's pyramids, still draw fascinated visitors, as does the mystery surrounding the city's sudden fall around 550 AD.
Researchers demonstrate chemically sensitive LiDAR method
1dResearchers have developed a new laser-based technique that can simultaneously perform LiDAR and remote chemical measurements. LiDAR, which stands for light detection and ranging, uses a laser to measure distances, or ranges. Adding chemical information to LiDAR measurements could be useful for applications like remote chemical mapping, detecting trace amounts of chemicals, monitoring industrial p
The priorities for food-security research under extreme events
1dFixing hunger is as challenging as ever. Many food producers, including farmers, hunters and fishers are food-insecure; meaning they're not always sure where their next meal will come from. More than 50% of the roughly 600 million who are food insecure live in conflict zones. The risk that multiple misfortunes can cascade, such as a war in one region and crop failures in others, increase the stake
New method allows scientists to determine all the molecules present in the lysosomes of mice
1dSmall but mighty, lysosomes play a surprisingly important role in cells despite their diminutive size. Making up only 1-3% of the cell by volume, these small sacs are the cell's recycling centers, home to enzymes that break down unneeded molecules into small pieces that can then be reassembled to form new ones. Lysosomal dysfunction can lead to a variety of neurodegenerative or other diseases, but
Spain grants personhood status to threatened lagoon
1dSpain granted personhood status Wednesday to a large saltwater lagoon to give its threatened ecosystem better protection, the first time such a measure has been taken in Europe.
Biogen drug slows progress of motor neurone disease in landmark trial
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1dMotor Neurone Disease
Tofersen targets a defective gene that causes about 2% of cases of MND, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A box of 200 mosquitoes did the vaccinating in this malaria trial. That's not a joke!
1dVolunteers for the trial put an arm over a box with hundreds of mosquitoes carrying a genetically modified malaria parasite. Here's why they did it that way — and why the trial holds promise. (Image credit: Annette M Seilie)
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