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Pepper plant sops up personal care product antibioticIt sometimes can be hard to find toothpastes, soaps and other toiletries without antibiotics. Their popularity has caused an increase in environmental levels of antimicrobial substances, such as triclocarban (TCC), which end up in the water and soil used to grow crops. Scientists report in the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that TCC and related molecules can end up in food, with p
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New gadgets help reveal the collective behavior of wild animalsAn international team of scientists led by Swansea University biologists describe how novel technologies are transforming our understanding of why wild animals form different groups.
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Emoji skin tones promote diversity on TwitterEmoji characters with adapted skin tones are used positively and are rarely abused, a study of Twitter posts has shown.
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Mars Express v.2.0Every so often, your smartphone or tablet receives new software to improve its functionality and extend its life. Now, ESA's Mars Express is getting a fresh install, delivered across over 150 million km of space.
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Having one eye better than the other may explain ants' left biasUnlike Derek Zoolander, ants don't have any difficulty turning left. New research from the University of Bristol has now found rock ants often have one eye slightly better than the other, which could help explain why most of them prefer to turn left, given the choice.
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Baby fish led astray by high CO2 in oceansBaby fish will find it harder to reach secure shelters in future acidified oceans – putting fish populations at risk, new research from the University of Adelaide has concluded.
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New way to control the way liquids dry on surfaces could benefit car, computing and printing industriesA new way to control how liquids dry on surfaces which could bring benefits to a range of industries, has been discovered by researchers from Northumbria University and The Open University.
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Many Scientific Studies Are Bogus, but Blockchain Can HelpThe technology best known for enabling Bitcoin is ideal for sharing data securely so colleagues can assess new research claims — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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Even apps go on sale—here’s how to get the lowest priceDIY Set up price-drop alerts. Although you can download many apps for free, sometimes, you need to pay up for a program. To bring down that cost, here's how to set up price-drop alerts.
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Most primitive kangaroo ancestor rediscovered after 30 years in obscurityA handful of tiny teeth have led scientists to identify the most distant ancestor of today's kangaroos. The fossils were found in the desert heart of Australia, and then hidden away, and almost forgotten in a museum collection for over three decades. The findings are published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
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New land motion map shows the human impact on the UK landscapeResearchers at the University of Nottingham who developed groundbreaking technology which was used to create the first country-wide land motion map of Scotland, have scored another first by creating a new UK-wide ground motion map.
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Using research to end modern slaveryA new report published today looks in detail at what research is being undertaken about modern slavery in the UK and what research we still need.
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Sea lion colony confirmed, but work still neededWhile celebrating the Department of Conservation's announcement of a New Zealand sea lion (rāpoka) breeding colony on Stewart Island, a Massey University marine mammal specialist is calling further action to protect the endangered species.
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The dinosaur menu, as revealed by calciumBy studying calcium in fossil remains in deposits in Morocco and Niger, researchers have been able to reconstruct the food chains of the past, thus explaining how so many predators could coexist in the dinosaurs' time. This study, conducted by the Laboratoire de géologie de Lyon: Terre, planètes et environnement (CNRS/ENS de Lyon/Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University), in partnership with the Centre fo
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Facebook's data lockdown is a disaster for academic researchersFacebook Cambridge AnalyticaFacebook recently announced dramatic data access restrictions on its app and website. The company framed the lockdown as an attempt to protect user information, in response to the public outcry following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
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‘Good’ cholesterol has links to infectious diseaseNew research links so-called “good” HDL cholesterol with infectious diseases such as gasteroenteritis and pneumonia. “Surprisingly, we found that individuals with both low and high HDL cholesterol had high risk of hospitalization with an infectious disease. Perhaps more importantly, these same groups of individuals had high risk of dying from infectious disease,” explains Børge Nordestgaard, prof
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Biodiversity: All the colors of the rainbowMadagascar is a chameleon paradise. A team of researchers has now discovered three new species, among them a beautifully colored rainbow chameleon. These species are all restricted to very small ranges, and are probably highly threatened.
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Scientists use carbon nanotube technology to develop robust water desalination membranesA research team of Shinshu University, Japan, has developed robust reverse osmosis membranes that can endure large-scale water desalination. To meet the demand of potable water at low cost, more robust membranes capable of withstanding harsh conditions, while remaining chemically stable to tolerate cleaning treatments, are necessary. The key lays in carbon nanotechnology. A multi-walled carbon nan
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Extensive seagrass meadows discovered in Indian Ocean through satellite tracking of green turtlesResearch led by Swansea University's Bioscience department has discovered for the first time extensive deep-water seagrass meadows in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean through satellite tracking the movement of green sea turtles.
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The thermodynamics of computingInformation processing requires a lot of energy. Energy-saving computer systems could make computing more efficient, but the efficiency of these systems can't be increased indefinitely, as ETH physicists show.
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North-exposed ice cliffs accelerate glacier meltETH researchers have confirmed the suspicion that north-facing ice cliffs on debris-covered glaciers in the Himalayas accelerate ice melt.
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Wildlife haven of Sulawesi much younger than first thought, according to new researchAn Oxford University collaboration has shed light on the origins of some of South East Asia's most iconic and unique wildlife; the 'deer-pig' (Sulawesi Babirusa), 'warty pig' and the 'miniature buffalo.' In doing so, the research has revealed that Sulawesi, the island paradise where they were discovered, is younger than previously thought.
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Nasal mist vaccine suppresses peanut allergy in miceA new research study publishedin the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and supported by FARE reports that a vaccine delivered as an ultrafine nasal spray was found to limit or prevent peanut allergy symptoms in mice. This study, conducted by researchers with the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center at the University of Michigan, is the first step in potentially developing a vaccine to treat
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Why do some children read more?A new study of more than 11,000 7-year-old twins found that how well children read determines how much they read, not vice versa.
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Darker emoji skin tones promote diversity, Twitter study showsEmoji characters with modified skin tones are used positively and are rarely abused, a study of Twitter posts has shown.
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Sensing interactions between moleculesAn experimental approach to visualize structures of organic molecules with exceptional resolution is reported by physicists and chemists from the University of Münster, Germany. The study is published in the scientific journal "Nature Nanotechnology".
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Drones will soon decide who to killThe US Army recently announced that it is developing the first drones that can spot and target vehicles and people using artificial intelligence (AI). This is a big step forward. Whereas current military drones are still controlled by people, this new technology will decide who to kill with almost no human involvement.
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Women earn less after they have kids, despite strong credentialsWomen without kids have earned more than employed mothers for decades or longer. But differences between these two kinds of workers, in terms of the education under their belts and the job experience on their resumes, are diminishing.
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A guide to poker scams – how not to get stungWinning in a casino is difficult enough when you have the house edge to contend with, but there are people who want to make it even harder. There are legitimate ways that other players can make life difficult for you, even if some of their tactics are not in the spirit of the game and they are within the law. One example is trying to get a player to throw away their poker hand, even though they ho
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Researchers engineer new pathways for self-assembled nanostructuresOne way that scientists control the structure of materials at the nanoscale – where features are a few to several hundred nanometers (nm) – is by using "self-assembly," in which molecules are designed such that they spontaneously come together to form a desired structure or pattern. Self-assembly is a powerful approach to controlling order at the nanoscale and is one way that scientists can design
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Klar til anden halvleg: Kan Kongressen ryste en selvsikker Zuckerberg?Kl. 16 dansk tid går den anden af to høringer i den amerikanske kongres i gang. Du kan følge seancen live her på dr.dk.
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Why the fuss about nurdles?Nurdles. The name sounds inoffensive, cuddly even…. However, nurdles are anything but. "Nurdle" is the colloquial name for "pre-production plastic pellets" (which is in itself rather a mouthful); these are the raw material of the plastic industry – the building blocks for plastic bottles, plastic bags, drinking straws, car components, computer keyboards – in fact almost anything you can think of t
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Automobile Dashboard Technology Is Simply AwfulNew cars have amazing technology everywhere but the dashboard — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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Alcoholic liver disease replaces hepatitis C infection as the leading cause of liver transplantation in patients without hepatocellular carcinoma in the USATwo independent US studies confirm that, from 2016 onwards, alcoholic liver disease has led to more liver transplants than hepatitis C infection in patients without hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
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Tree rings provide vital information for improved climate predictionsUsing a decade-long sequence of annual growth rings from pine trees, scientists at the NMR Centre at Umeå University's Chemical Biological Centre in Sweden have introduced a highly advanced technique for tracking the carbon metabolism of plants and its environmental controls.
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Energy injustice? Cost, availability of energy-efficient lightbulbs vary with poverty levelsEnergy-efficient lightbulbs are more expensive and less available in high-poverty urban areas than in more affluent locations, according to a new University of Michigan study conducted in Wayne County.
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Scientists to build the avian tree of lifeWith the support of the National Science Foundation, scientists have embarked on a large-scale project to build the evolutionary tree of all bird species using cutting-edge technologies to collect DNA from across the genome. This project, called OpenWings, will produce the most complete evolutionary tree of any vertebrate group to-date.
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Even short travel can spread colistin-resistant bacteriaThe use of the antibiotic colistin, a last-resort treatment option in the infection by multidrug-resistant bacteria, is increasingly impeded by colistin-resistant bacteria. Japanese researchers used biochemical and genetic assays to track resistant strains of bacteria in Japanese travelers returning from Vietnam. The researchers found short trips to a developing country can lead to the appearance
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Researchers find doubling shelter cats' space radically reduces upper respiratory diseaseFeline upper respiratory infection in shelter cats can be dramatically decreased by doubling cage sizes and providing cats with two compartments, reported Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of California, Davis.
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A new tailor-made approach to biofuelsEU researchers designed and tested cell structures, cellulosomes, that help breakdown abundant biomass waste to produce value-added chemicals, such as advanced biofuels.
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Forest plants on the edge of existence in tropical AfricaTropical rain forests are one of the most biologically diverse habitats on the planet but description of flora and fauna and understanding of their evolutionary history are far from complete. As they are a source of sustainable resources including potential pharmaceuticals, cuisine and timber, there is an increasing need for assessing global biodiversity changes.
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Novel process for surface hardening of stainless steelStainless steel is the material of choice in various industries where corrosion resistance is of utmost importance, take for instance parts that are exposed to harsh environments. However, this highly favourable property does not always go hand in hand with high surface hardness, wear resistance and fatigue strength.
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Usikre klimaprognoser kræver flytbare huseFremtidens klimaforhold er så svære at spå om, at ­Foreningen af ­Rådgivende Ingeniører overvejer, om man skal til at bygge fleksible, flytbare bygninger med kortere levetid.
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Researchers develop smart sensors to prevent power outagesWho turned out the lights?
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Curious to know what it's like to be in the line of fire?University of South Australia researchers and the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) have joined forces to give residents a searing experience of a bushfire – all from the safety of a virtual reality headset.
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How to Share Songs on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and Google Play MusicSpotify Music ServiceAll of the popular streaming services have features where you can follow friends or recommend tracks. Here's how to use them.
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Absence of a transcription factor halts tooth development in mid-strideResearchers have found a key role in tooth development for the transcription factor Specificity protein 7, or Sp7. Using an animal model, the researchers found that a lack of Sp7 interrupts the maturation of two types of specialized cells that help create teeth. Such basic knowledge about the development of teeth or bones adds to understanding of craniofacial abnormalities, which are among the mos
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Researchers suggest ancient preserved circulatory and nervous systems in China are actually biofilmsA small team of researchers from Germany and China has found evidence that suggests ancient preserved circulatory and nervous systems found in Chengjiang, China, are actually the remains of biofilms. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes their study of hundreds of fossils collected from the Chengjiang site and what they found.
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New solar PV tool accurately calculates degradation rates, saving money and guiding business decisionsHow long a product can be expected to perform at a high level is a fundamental indication of quality and durability. In the solar industry, accurately predicting the longevity of photovoltaic (PV) panels is essential to increase energy production, lower costs, and raise investor and consumer confidence. A new software package developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy L
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Silliness and Scams Seem to Always Hitch a Ride with Human ActivityA look at follies, foibles and fumbles — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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Tungsten 'too brittle' for nuclear fusion reactorsScientists at the University of Huddersfield have been using world-class new facilities to carry out experiments that could aid the development of nuclear fusion reactors, widely regarded as the "Holy Grail" solution to future energy needs.
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Bleached anemones found to stress fish living in themA team of researchers with the University of Glasgow in Scotland and Centre de Recherches Insulaires et Observatoire de l'Environnement, French Polynesia, has found that orange-fin anemonefish (aka clownfish) living among bleached anemones exhibit signs of stress—namely a higher-than-normal metabolic rate. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes their st
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Mesotocin found to be the driver behind prosocial behavior in pinyon jaysA team of researchers with the University of Nebraska has found that the hormone mesotocin plays a major role in pinyon jay prosociality. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, the group describes experiments they conducted with the birds and what they found.
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What if New York City had no light pollution?I grew up on a small island off the West Coast of Canada, with the darkest skies you could hope for. Although I live in a small town now, with some light pollution, I can still see the Milky Way from my backyard.
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Biologically inspired membrane purges coal-fired smoke of greenhouse gasesA biologically inspired membrane intended to cleanse carbon dioxide almost completely from the smoke of coal-fired power plants has been developed by scientists at Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico.
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Sweet Tooth Gene Tied to Less Body FatA study of more than 450,000 people finds a certain genetic variant associated with eating more carbs is linked to a thicker waist and higher blood pressure, but less fat.
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Image of the Day: Tumor OrganoidsMiniature versions of bladder cancers could help physicians identify personalized treatment options for patients.
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Brain Cells Communicate with Mechanical Pulses, Not Electric SignalsPhysicists who have revived experiments from 50 years ago say nerve cells communicate with mechanical pulses, not electric ones — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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How Not to Care What Other People ThinkSavvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers nine ways to stop caring what other people think — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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Nazi legacy found in Norwegian treesThe chemical fog used to hide the Tirpitz battleship in WWII stunted the growth of trees.
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Scientists see neurons fire in brain of flying batResearchers can now study the brain of a bat in flight, recording for the first time how a roving animal’s neurons fire as it shifts attention to the next obstacle in its path. The new wireless technology let scientists see what happens in the brains of animals as they behave naturally, uninhibited by laboratory constraints. Because bats share the same basic brain structure as all mammals, includ
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Pepper plant sops up personal care product antibioticIt sometimes can be hard to find toothpastes, soaps and other toiletries without antibiotics. Their popularity has caused an increase in environmental levels of antimicrobial substances, such as triclocarban (TCC), which end up in the water and soil used to grow crops. Scientists report in the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that TCC and related molecules can end up in food, with p
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Many young East Europeans have experienced more racism and xenophobia since the Brexit voteHalf of young East Europeans living in England and Scotland who were surveyed by researchers said they had experienced an increased level of racism and xenophobia since the Brexit vote.
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British Asian footballers ignored by scouts from professional clubs, research saysBritish Asians are being excluded from professional soccer clubs because scouts will not come to watch them play in amateur clubs, research says.
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That contract your computer made could get you in a legal bindThere is a lot of hype in the business world surrounding the emerging blockchain technology and so called "smart contracts—computer programs which execute the terms of an agreement. But like all computer programs, smart contracts can malfunction and even develop a mind of their own.
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Trump's Dangerous Threat of WarThe problem is not simply that congressional leaders won’t stop President Trump from firing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, and maybe Special Counsel Robert Mueller, and plunging America into a constitutional crisis. The problem is that those congressional leaders—while allowing Trump to do all this—are also allowing him to take the United States to war. On Wednesday morning, Trump tweete
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Contagious cancer is killing off Tasmanian devils, but there might finally be hopeAnimals This could save the species from extinction. Tasmanian devils are one of the very few unlucky creatures on this planet to carry a transmissible cancer. Nearly 95 percent of affected populations have died (and most…
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Adding Sensation to Robotic LimbsRecently scientists have managed to stimulate the brain in such a way that approximated some of the sensations of a natural limb in a paralyzed subject. No, they did not regain sensation, but the research is a powerful proof of concept. It shows that it is possible to produce natural-feeling sensation through electrical stimulation of the cortex, an important step for brain-machine interface resea
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Aiming at a target: the science of particle productionFor some, a target is part of a game of darts. For others, it's a retail chain. In particle physics, it's the site of an intense, complex environment that plays a crucial role in generating the universe's smallest components for scientists to study.
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RAVPower Power Bank Exclusive DealFacebook Cambridge AnalyticaA WIRED deal on an outstanding battery pack, Air Force-grade smartwatch, and other gadgets galore.
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Sending electrons on a rollercoaster rideA first-of-its-kind X-ray instrument for frontier research with high-brightness X-rays is now in operation at Argonne National Laboratory. The new device utilizes a unique superconducting technology that speeds electrons on a path much like that of a rollercoaster.
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Dear Therapist: My Fiancé Is a Slacker Around the HouseEditor’s Note: Every Wednesday, Lori Gottlieb answers questions from readers about their problems, big and small. Have a question? Email her at dear.therapist@theatlantic.com. Dear Therapist, I am engaged to be married to a man I love very deeply, and with whom I am very comfortable and happy. I have been in long-term relationships filled with doubts and anxiety before, and I feel nothing of thos