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The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Has Taken a Dark Turn
8hThough social networks have pledged to take more concerted action against it, the theory has continued to spread, inspiring a surge of attacks.
If Someone Shares the ‘Plandemic’ Video, How Should You Respond?
50minEditor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here . Writing in The Atlantic late last month , the political scientists Joseph E. Uscinski and Adam M. Enders observed that the coronavirus has created an environment dangerously conducive to conspiracy theories. “We have a global pandemic, a crashing economy, social isolation,
Mads Clausen udviklede ekspansionsventilen i sin fritid
10hSom nyuddannet ingeniør foretog Danfoss’ grundlægger, Mads Clausen, i 1932 de første forsøg, der førte til dansk fremstillede automatiske og termostatiske ekspansionsventiler. Produktionen begyndte året efter hjemme på gården i Elsmark på Als.
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More people think UK has handled coronavirus worse than Spain and Italy, poll shows
37minOnly US is judged to have dealt with it worse, after it was reported the UK has the highest death toll of any country in Europe Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage More people in this country now believe the UK has performed worse than Italy, Spain and France in the Covid-19 crisis than say it has done better than its European neighbours, according the latest Opinium pol
Trades unions tell Johnson: no return to work until we feel safe
37minLeaders of Unison, Unite, the GMB and Usdaw join TUC in calling for radical overhaul of health and safety in the workplace • Coronavirus – latest updates • See all our coronavirus coverage Britain’s biggest trades unions have warned Boris Johnson that they will not recommend a return to work for their three million members until the government and employers agree a nationwide health and safety re
These splotches hide an image if you think about it hard enough
1hIs this a random splotch of dots, or is there a scene hidden within? (Shutterstock/) We know you are bored at home right now—we are too. Here are some puzzles and brainteasers to challenge your family and friends with, either in person or over video chat. There’s an image hidden in these black-and-white blotches. Once you spot the figure, that’s it: The shape will emerge, and then, try as you mig
Little Richard Set the Mold By Breaking It
2hLittle Richard 87 TF
Little Richard, the rock-and-roll force who embodied the word irrepressible , quit music in 1957. Not yet 25, he’d already recorded most of the chattering, licentious classics—“Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” “The Girl Can't Help It”—that anchored the career now being mourned upon his death today at age 87 . His schedule was full of worldwide-tour dates and film and TV appearances. But he start
Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla out of California
2hElectric carmaker’s chief says he is suing after request to restart production was denied
New York warns of children's illness linked to Covid-19 after three deaths
2hState reports 73 cases of children falling severely ill with toxic shock-like reaction that has symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease Coronavirus – latest US updates C oronavirus – latest global updates The deaths of three children in New York of inflammatory complications possibly linked to Covid-19 has prompted Andrew Cuomo, the state’s governor, to warn of “an entirely different chapter” of a d
Facebook and the Folly of Self-Regulation
3hThe company's new review board is designed to move slowly and keep things intact.
Elon Musk: Neuralink will do human brain implant in "less than a year"
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Dendrimers finally have what it takes to break into the laser scene
4hA team has produced a family of dendrimers that form single-crystals and can harvest non-polarized light and transform it into polarized emission. The dendrimer crystals are both optically and mechanically stable to optical pumping, making them the first example of a crystalline material combining dendrimer properties and laser performance. The crystals are expected to have numerous applications i
A radar for plastic: High-resolution map of 1 kilometer grids to track plastic emissions in seas
4hPlastic waste often ends up in river bodies and oceans, posing a serious threat to the marine ecosystem. To prevent the accumulation of plastic debris, we must find out where plastic emission is prevalent. To this end, scientists have come up with a new method to track plastic emissions from inland areas to sea. This method is useful to identify the "hotspots" of plastic emission and can even he
Cannibalism helps invading invertebrates survive severe conditions
4hInvesting in the future: Researchers show how cannibalism among the invasive comb jelly enables adults to survive severe conditions at the edge of their ecological range with implications for the use and evolutionary origins of cannibalism.
Carlyle and GIC call off AMEX travel deal
4hPrivate equity group and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund cite pandemic as reason to halt investment
What Happens If a ‘Big One’ Strikes During the Pandemic?
4h(Maxwell Burnstein) On April 12 and 13, dozens of tornadoes tore through several southern states. Homes were obliterated, hundreds of thousands of people lost power, and 36 lost their life. Many sped to shelters as twisters mangled the land behind them. But one family was turned away at the door of a tornado shelter in Crossville, Alabama, because the hopeful entrants didn’t have enough face mask
Live Coronavirus World Updates
5hA new cluster of cases in Seoul tests South Korea’s easing. More children have died of a disease related to the virus. Belarus held a tank parade.
Coronavirus News: Live Updates
5hThree children have died of a mysterious syndrome linked to the virus. Trump’s support among seniors slips as the pandemic becomes more political.
F.D.A. Approves First Antigen Test for Detecting the Coronavirus
5hThe test offers medical workers and health authorities an inexpensive tool for fast, mass screening.
A plan to guide the UK safely out of lockdown
5hFive steps to protect workers and employers from a cliff-edge end to temporary economic support
A Liberal East Coast Science Writer Talks to a Pro-Trump Texan Strength Coach about COVID-19
5hA weight-lifting guru, author and podcaster calls the U.S. response to the pandemic an “exercise in hysteria" that might do more harm than good — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A return to work is on the cards. What are the fears and legal pitfalls?
5hEmployers face a logistical nightmare as staff return Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Temperature tests, taped-off lifts and potential spikes in harassment complaints are all being examined by British businesses as they prepare for a slow and staggered return to work . Companies have already been scrambling for legal and practical advice as they prepare for the reali
Researchers prepare for human challenge trials of Covid-19 vaccine
5hDeliberately infecting volunteers could accelerate research but raises ethical questions
Chimpanzees Deserve Mother's Day Too
6hMuch like their human counterparts, chimpanzee mothers provide their offspring with far more than just food — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Chimpanzees Deserve Mother's Day Too
6hMuch like their human counterparts, chimpanzee mothers provide their offspring with far more than just food — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Chimpanzees Deserve Mother's Day Too
6hMuch like their human counterparts, chimpanzee mothers provide their offspring with far more than just food — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Coronavirus: No 'single leap to freedom', minister warns
6h"Extreme caution" will be needed when the UK eases lockdown, Grant Shapps says as he announces transport measures.
The Melancholia Postulate
6hI recently watched Melancholia , the perversely lyrical 2011 Lars von Trier film about life unfolding under the existential threat of a planet hurtling toward Earth. I thought of it after a call with a friend I know to be perennially anxious—worried over her health, her career, and every aspect of life that could go wrong. Yet, that day she sounded calm. Despite the chaos and stress of the corona
What Did Humans Evolve From?
7hA key piece of the human family tree is still missing, waiting to be found.
When Quakers Become Takers
7hTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin was not mad; he was disappointed. Several of the nation’s wealthy private schools—including St. Andrew’s Episcopal in Maryland, where President Donald Trump sends his youngest son, and Brentwood School in Los Angeles, which at least two of Mnuchin’s children attend —had received loans earmarked for small businesses to keep paying their employees during the corona
Listen: Where Movie Theaters Go From Here
7hOn this episode of Social Distance , James Hamblin and Katherine Wells talk with the Atlantic staff writer David Sims about the future of the film industry. Listen to the episode here: Subscribe to Social Distance on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or another podcast platform to receive new episodes as soon as they’re published. What follows is an edited and condensed transcript of their conversation.
HTC’s Vive Cosmos Elite headset gets you the VR you actually want—for a price
7hThe square devices are beacons that you need to install in the corners of your room to improve tracking. (HTC/) The phrase “VR headset” can have quite a few meanings in the consumer electronics world, and it can be hard to separate them. At the base level, you can slap your smartphone into a cheapo headset—some are literally made of cardboard—load up a VR-ready app, and get a basic virtual experi
Spain to begin limited loosening of coronavirus lockdown
7hMadrid and Barcelona must wait as other areas relax restrictions on restaurants and shopping
Darknet Marketplaces Are Full of COVID-19 Tests and Medicine
7hIn the U.S., it’s still an unfortunate reality that many patients and hospitals that need diagnostic tests for COVID-19 are left fighting over a limited supply. And if you need medication for it, you’ll need a prescription — and you’ll have to hope that your pharmacy hasn’t already been cleared out by others who hoarded medications. But that’s not true on the dark web , an anonymous version of th
Space Photos of the Week: Europa\! Attempt No Landing There
8hDespite a surface marked with so-called “chaos terrain,” we're set to explore whether or not it'll be possible to live on Jupiter's moon.
This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through May 9)
8hBIOTECH With CRISPR, a Possible Quick Test for the Coronavirus Carl Zimmer | The New York Times “A team of scientists has developed an experimental prototype for a fairly quick, cheap test to diagnose the coronavirus that gives results as simply as a pregnancy test does. The test is based on a gene-editing technology known as CRISPR, and the researchers estimated that the materials for each test
UK scientists hit back at attempts to discredit scientific basis for lockdown
8hLetter seeks to dispel view that Prof Neil Ferguson was single architect of lockdown idea Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A group of leading UK scientists have insisted that the scientific basis for the coronavirus lockdown is the work of a large group of experts, and that epidemiologist Prof Neil Ferguson is just one voice among many. In a letter co-ordinated by Dr
Zoom Security Gets a Boost With Keybase Acquisition
8hPlus: A GoDaddy breach, a ransomware attack, and more of the week's top security news.
Weekend reads: A COVID-19 conspiracy theory; a 15-year-old publishes in NEJM; the need for speed
9hBefore we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. Sending thoughts to our readers and wishing them the best in this uncertain time. The week … Continue reading
Coronavirus app has changed the way the Isle of Wight sees itself
9hIslanders are coming to terms with unexpected publicity from the contact-tracing pilot project Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Last Sunday, we woke to the news that the Isle of Wight really had been chosen as the pilot location for the NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app, the idea having been floated by the leader of the council at the start of the previous week. Thu
*The Last Unicorn* Is a Work of Art
9hThe 1982 children's cartoon remains surprisingly adept at capturing the realities of loss and regret.
Trump Guns for Chinese Telecoms but Doesn't Have a Real Plan
9hScattershot concerns over whether devices might be compromised by foreign intelligence doesn't replace strategy and leaves questions about the supply chain unanswered.
Believable Extraterrestrials
9hThe 100th anniversary of astronomy’s “Great Debate” prompts thoughts on the hunt for life in the universe — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: May 2020
9hAdvancing the technology for preparing our food — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Belarus holds military parade despite coronavirus risk
9hPresident under fire from neighbouring countries for lax approach to pandemic
Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump’s Support Among Seniors Slides as Pandemic Grows More Political
10hA look at two first-grade classes shows an education divide that the pandemic is bringing into focus. All voters in California will receive mail-in ballots for the November election.
There's a Surprising Connection Between Dangerous Algal Blooms And The Himalayas
10hEverything is linked.
As The Planet Gets Hotter, Climate Change May Wake Up an Ancient El Niño System
10hNot seen since the last ice age.
These Scientists Are On A Quest To Understand How Prevalent Coronavirus Is
10hA team of scientists at Oregon State University are trying to measure the true prevalence of the coronavirus in Corvallis, Ore., by taking a random sample of the population.
How The Approval Of The Birth Control Pill 60 Years Ago Helped Change Lives
10hBefore the pill was approved by the FDA on May 9, 1960, there were few contraceptive options available to young women. It revolutionized family planning and the sex lives of millions of Americans. (Image credit: Bettmann/Getty Images)
Don’t Fight the Boredom
10h“I’m definitely feeling the boredom,” says Dana Attari, who’s been in isolation with her fiancé in California for, well, about as long as the rest of us have been sheltering in place alone or with our own partners or kids or roommates or animals. My friend Emma Karin Ericsson, who lives alone in New York City, lately refers to herself as the “estranged aunt” of the pigeons nesting on her windowsi
An Ode to Running in the Movies
10hPavel Popov Dash into the flames. Come windmilling, widemouthed, out of the collapsing ice palace. Fling yourself at the spiky green shins of the monster. Outpace the avalanche. Running in movies is always toward danger or away from it. No one in movies is ever just running . And like ballet dancers, the great runners in movies express character through movement, through the whirling and thumping
Taiwan’s Weapon Against Coronavirus: An Epidemiologist as Vice President
10hChen Chien-jen has embraced a rare dual role, using his political authority as vice president to criticize China’s response to the virus even as he hunkers down to analyze trends in transmission.
'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' Is Still an Infuriating Relic
10hThe recent remaster of the game is a stark reminder of the different world the original was born into.
Is Online Grocery Shopping Better for the Planet?
10hDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, more people than ever are buying online to stock their pantries. What kind of carbon footprint is all that home delivery leaving behind?
Spis a la Noma: Her er 7 råvarer i naturen, du skal samle lige nu
10hKandiseret syren, tzatziki med strandplanter og en urt fra Noma-køkkenet er blandt andet på menuen.
Clever New Device Can Produce Hydrogen Fuel Using Water And Sunlight
10hThis could get us closer to a self-sustaining energy source.
A guide to negotiating a covid “bubble” with other people
11hThis weekend I’m going to break my isolation for the first time in two months. Aside from occasional socially distanced bike rides and walks in the park with a handful of trusted friends, I haven’t spent time with anyone, much less touched anyone beyond a hasty (and sleeved) elbow bump. But now I’ve agreed with some friends nearby to become part of their “pod,” “quaranteam,” or “bubble.” Effectiv
15 Best Weekend Deals: Headphones, Kitchen Essentials, and More
11hThe leaves are back, temperatures are (mostly) getting warmer, but we're all stuck inside. Here are a few products that might help take the edge off.
300 Drones Illuminate the Sky to Honor Health Care Workers
11hThe drones performed outside of a Rotterdam hospital handling Covid-19 patients, providing a form of public art rare during social distancing.
Ways to Stay Calm During Quarantine: Candles, Plants, and Other Tips
11hIt's hard to keep calm and carry on when we've entered not-losing-your-mind territory. Here are a few ideas and things to help you cope.
Watson's Creator Wants to Teach AI a New Trick: Common Sense
11hDavid Ferrucci built a computer that mastered *Jeopardy*. Since then, he's been attacking a more challenging task.
Covid-19 Casts a Dark Cloud Over the Flying Car Future
11hAn economic slump is no good for a long shot business that's just starting to take off.
Trump Has a New Word Lump
11hAt last we reach the end of week two of the coronavirus-briefing lockdown. The daily press conference of the White House pandemic task force, with its supporting cast of Anthony Fauci and Deborah Birx, Mike Pence and Steven Mnuchin orbiting the supernova star of the show, had become must-see hate-viewing for much of the country—both for those who despise the president and for those who revere him
Coronavirus UK: latest deaths, confirmed cases – and which regions are hardest hit?
11hLatest figures from public health authorities on the spread of Covid-19 in the United Kingdom. Find out how many confirmed cases have been reported in each of England’s local authorities Coronavirus – live news updates Find all our coronavirus coverage here How to protect yourself from infection Please note: these are government figures on numbers of confirmed cases – some people who report sympt
Behandlede kræftsyge børn fra Danmark: Kontroversiel læge i USA samarbejder med danske forretningsfolk
12hDen danske milliardær René Sindlev både handler med lægen og anbefaler hans udokumenterede behandling til syge danskere.
The World Doesn’t Yet Know Enough to Beat the Coronavirus
12hT he United States and many other nations are launching a life-threatening experiment. They are rapidly and perhaps prematurely easing restrictions on businesses and social activity—even as the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is still prevalent and much of the population remains susceptible to the disease it causes, COVID-19. The understandable desire to restore normal life quickly has raced ahead
Danskerne skrotter digitalkameraet – fastnettelefonen lever videre
12hVi måler puls og skridt med smartwatches som aldrig før, ligesom danskernes hjem i stigende grad bliver koblet online via en smartphone. Til gengæld er digitalkameraer på vej ud, mens fastnettelefonen holdt stand trods gentagne dødsdomme
US lawmakers clash over new stimulus as jobless rate soars
12hScale of unemployment underscores urgency of additional emergency relief funds
Few precedents for grim US jobless numbers
12hEconomists look back to the Great Depression for clues on the scale of the economic crisis
The Undark Interview: John Ioannidis Responds to His Critics
12hUndark published a story about the controversy late last month. Ioannidis did not respond to multiple requests for comment before publication. But, less than an hour after the story went up, he sent me a warm note expressing appreciation for the scientists who had criticized him. We arranged a time to talk.
UK quarantine plan poses fresh setback for aviation sector
12hTransport secretary says it is time to reconsider much-criticised policy to leave UK border open
Taiwan’s Weapon Against Coronavirus: An Epidemiologist as Vice President
13hChen Chien-jen has embraced a rare dual role, using his political authority as vice president to criticize China’s response to the virus even as he hunkers down to analyze trends in transmission.
Mind hack: 7 secrets to learn any new language
13hCanadian polyglot Steve Kaufmann has learned parts of 20 languages. He's come up with seven tips to help anyone attempting to learn a new language in their spare time. First, you must commit the time and keep motivated. If you don't enjoy the process of learning a language, you probably won't get very far. Maintaining a positive attitude is key. The sense of achievement in mastering a language is
With attention on virus, Amazon deforestation surges
13hIt has not gotten much attention with the world focused on coronavirus, but deforestation has surged in the Amazon rainforest this year, raising fears of a repeat of last year's record-breaking devastation—or worse.
Seahorse and pipefish study opens window to marine genetic diversity
13hThe direction of ocean currents can determine the direction of gene flow in rafting species, but this depends on species traits that allow for rafting propensity. This is according to a City College of New York study focusing on seahorse and pipefish species. And it could explain how high genetic diversity can contribute to extinction in small populations.
To Stay Afloat in the Pandemic, Doctors’ Offices Turn to GoFundMe
13hLosing South Slope Pediatrics, my daughter’s pediatrician’s office, wouldn’t just be a problem for my family’s health. It would give me the same ineffable sensation as when I see a favorite local restaurant shuttered, or a quirky shop replaced with a bank — a piece of a community gone forever.
Seahorse and pipefish study opens window to marine genetic diversity
13hThe direction of ocean currents can determine the direction of gene flow in rafting species, but this depends on species traits that allow for rafting propensity. This is according to a City College of New York study focusing on seahorse and pipefish species. And it could explain how high genetic diversity can contribute to extinction in small populations.
The role of European policy for improving power plant fuel efficiency
13hA new study published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists investigates the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), the largest international cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions in the world, on power plant fuel efficiency.
WHO conditionally backs Covid-19 vaccine trials that infect people
15h‘Challenge’ studies would deliberately give coronavirus to healthy volunteers Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Controversial trials in which volunteers are intentionally infected with Covid-19 could accelerate vaccine development, according to the World Health Organization, which has released new guidance on how the approach could be ethically justified despite the po
Brighton theatre fears lockdown could bring curtain down permanently
15hSurvival of coastal city’s vibrant arts scene will depend on community ‘being on the front foot’
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
16hA summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak Follow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updates Key developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include: Continue reading…
Kritisk mangel på jernbanespecialister vil fortsætte ind i 2021
17hPLUS. Udfordringen med at sikre tilstrækkeligt med specialister til at validere nye installationer på jernbanen vil formentlig først aftage i 2022, når projekter som København-Ringsted-banen efter planen er færdig, vurderer Banedanmark.
Læger frygter, at klinik i USA udnytter dødssyge danske børn med kræft
17hMindst tre kræftramte danskere har besøgt klinikken, der tager millioner for en behandling uden dokumenteret virkning.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro must 'drastically change course' on Covid-19, says The Lancet
18hBritish medical journal’s editorial says the Brazilian president’s disregard for lockdown measures is damaging Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The biggest threat to Brazil’s ability to successfully combat the spread of the coronavirus and tackle the unfolding public health crisis is the country’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, according to the British medical journal The
Coronavirus World Updates
18hThe capital’s mayor ordered all nightclubs and bars to close after dozens of positive tests were linked to one club visitor. And the pandemic is pushing Argentina toward another debt default.
Robots/Covid-19: automation rations
18hPandemic may spur greater use of robotics in food industry to cater for virus-wary customers
Lockdown lunches: how to make French onion soup
18hTim Hayward helps the FT's Daniel Garrahan turn his kitchen into a Parisian bistro
‘World first’ as hydrogen used to power commercial steel production. Trial at a commercial steel mill in Sweden shows that clean-burning H2 can replace the fossil fuels currently used to produce high-temperature heat
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Study finds Intolerable bouts of extreme humidity and heat which could threaten human survival are on the rise across the world, suggesting that worst-case scenario warnings about the consequences of global heating are already occurring.
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Will we ever get to a point where we can look at someone and find out information of who they are, where they live and other identification?
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An AI can simulate an economy millions of times to create fairer tax policy – Deep reinforcement learning has trained AIs to beat humans at complex games like Go and StarCraft. Could it also do a better job at running the economy?
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Scientists create jet engine powered by only electricity
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Could this plasma drive make green air travel a reality?
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Scientists Develop Plasma Thruster That Could One Day Power Planes
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European Union lawmakers are considering toughening the bloc’s planned climate law, with stricter near-term emission goals and a binding commitment for every member state to decarbonize by 2050,
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Spain's deputy PM Pablo Iglesias joins with ministers from Portugal and Italy to call for a pan-EU minimum income guarantee to “establish European standards of dignity and to protect consumption”.
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New Scientist News: Universal basic income seems to improve employment and well-being.
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Kernel Sound ID decodes your brain activity and within seconds identifies what speech or song you are hearing
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Scientists plotted 100 million cells to make a full 3D brain map
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A secretive battery startup run by a Tesla veteran just filed a patent for a massive 'refuelable' battery — and it reveals fresh details about the firm's breakthrough tech
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Will Humans Go Extinct? For All the Existential Threats, We’ll Likely Be Here for a Very Long Time
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A California Utility Announces 770 Megawatts of Battery Storage. That’s a Lot. – more than all of the battery storage projects commissioned in the country last year and enough to power a small city.
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China Is One Launch Closer to Building Its Own Space Station
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Dublin says Covid-19 will lead to permanent measures for reduction of car use in the city centre & new focus to redesign the city for pedestrians.
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The U.K needs to prioritise a green economic recovery following the coronavirus crisis, says bosses from leading firms. They called for polluting industries "without a proper climate plan" to be excluded from government help.
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The Netherlands is slashing emissions by as much as 12 megatons this year—because of a lawsuit. After losing a final appeal on a 2015 lawsuit, the Dutch government is being forced to invest billions to put itself on a path to be carbon neutral by 2050.
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Nearly 40 mayors representing more than 700 million people in cities across globe calling for transformative recovery from crisis that fundamentally alters global economic and energy systems, warning mere return to "business as usual" means accepting world barreling toward climate catastrophe.
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The Atlantic Daily: You Probably Didn’t Have the Coronavirus in January
20hEvery weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox . THE ATLANTIC It’s Friday. Let’s quickly recap four things we learned about COVID-19 this week. Then, for those of you who are lucky enough to stay put, we offer some suggestions for a weekend in
China's New Spacecraft Has Successfully Landed Back on Earth With Its Cabin Intact
20hAn important first step.
Common and dissociable effects of oxytocin and lorazepam on the neurocircuitry of fear [Neuroscience]
21hBenzodiazepines (BZDs) represent the gold standard of anxiolytic pharmacotherapy; however, their clinical benefit is limited by side effects and addictive potential. Consequently, there is an urgent need to develop novel and safe anxiolytics. The peptide hormone oxytocin (OXT) exhibits anxiolytic-like properties in animals and humans, but whether OXT and BZDs…
Ring currents modulate optoelectronic properties of aromatic chromophores at 25 T [Chemistry]
21hThe properties of organic molecules can be influenced by magnetic fields, and these magnetic field effects are diverse. They range from inducing nuclear Zeeman splitting for structural determination in NMR spectroscopy to polaron Zeeman splitting organic spintronics and organic magnetoresistance. A pervasive magnetic field effect on an aromatic molecule is…
ZBED2 is an antagonist of interferon regulatory factor 1 and modifies cell identity in pancreatic cancer [Cell Biology]
21hLineage plasticity is a prominent feature of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) cells, which can occur via deregulation of lineage-specifying transcription factors. Here, we show that the zinc finger protein ZBED2 is aberrantly expressed in PDA and alters tumor cell identity in this disease. Unexpectedly, our epigenomic experiments reveal that ZBED2…
Improvement in municipal wastewater treatment alters lake nitrogen to phosphorus ratios in populated regions [Environmental Sciences]
21hLarge-scale and rapid improvement in wastewater treatment is common practice in developing countries, yet this influence on nutrient regimes in receiving waterbodies is rarely examined at broad spatial and temporal scales. Here, we present a study linking decadal nutrient monitoring data in lakes with the corresponding estimates of five major…
Spatiotemporal regulation of PEDF signaling by type I collagen remodeling [Biophysics and Computational Biology]
21hDynamic remodeling of the extracellular matrix affects many cellular processes, either directly or indirectly, through the regulation of soluble ligands; however, the mechanistic details of this process remain largely unknown. Here we propose that type I collagen remodeling regulates the receptor-binding activity of pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), a widely expressed…
Dynamics in a simple evolutionary-epidemiological model for the evolution of an initial asymptomatic infection stage [Ecology]
21hPathogens exhibit a rich variety of life history strategies, shaped by natural selection. An important pathogen life history characteristic is the propensity to induce an asymptomatic yet productive (transmissive) stage at the beginning of an infection. This characteristic is subject to complex trade-offs, ranging from immunological considerations to population-level social…
RNA-binding motifs of hnRNP K are critical for induction of antibody diversification by activation-induced cytidine deaminase [Immunology and Inflammation]
21hActivation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) is the key enzyme for class switch recombination (CSR) and somatic hypermutation (SHM) to generate antibody memory. Previously, heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein K (hnRNP K) was shown to be required for AID-dependent DNA breaks. Here, we defined the function of major RNA-binding motifs of hnRNP K, GXXGs…
A bioinspired stretchable membrane-based compliance sensor [Engineering]
21hCompliance sensation is a unique feature of the human skin that electronic devices could not mimic via compact and thin form-factor devices. Due to the complex nature of the sensing mechanism, up to now, only high-precision or bulky handheld devices have been used to measure compliance of materials. This also…
Collateral fitness effects of mutations [Evolution]
21hThe distribution of fitness effects of mutation plays a central role in constraining protein evolution. The underlying mechanisms by which mutations lead to fitness effects are typically attributed to changes in protein specific activity or abundance. Here, we reveal the importance of a mutation’s collateral fitness effects, which we define…
Human decisions about when to act originate within a basal forebrain-nigral circuit [Neuroscience]
21hDecisions about when to act are critical for survival in humans as in animals, but how a desire is translated into the decision that an action is worth taking at any particular point in time is incompletely understood. Here we show that a simple model developed to explain when animals…
Collagen microarchitecture mechanically controls myofibroblast differentiation [Engineering]
21hAltered microarchitecture of collagen type I is a hallmark of wound healing and cancer that is commonly attributed to myofibroblasts. However, it remains unknown which effect collagen microarchitecture has on myofibroblast differentiation. Here, we combined experimental and computational approaches to investigate the hypothesis that the microarchitecture of fibrillar collagen networks…
Photo-printing of faceted DNA patchy particles [Applied Physical Sciences]
21hPatchy particles with shape complementarity can serve as building blocks for assembling colloidal superstructures. Alternatively, encoding information on patches using DNA can direct assembly into a variety of crystalline or other preprogrammed structures. Here, we present a tool where DNA is used both to engineer shape and to encode information…
Statistical reprogramming of macroscopic self-assembly with dynamic boundaries [Engineering]
21hSelf-assembly is a ubiquitous process that can generate complex and functional structures via local interactions among a large set of simpler components. The ability to program the self-assembly pathway of component sets elucidates fundamental physics and enables alternative competitive fabrication technologies. Reprogrammability offers further opportunities for tuning structural and material…
Decomposing loss aversion from gaze allocation and pupil dilation [Neuroscience]
21hLoss-averse decisions, in which one avoids losses at the expense of gains, are highly prevalent. However, the underlying mechanisms remain controversial. The prevailing account highlights a valuation bias that overweighs losses relative to gains, but an alternative view stresses a response bias to avoid choices involving potential losses. Here we…
Lizards, toepads, and the ghost of hurricanes past [Commentaries]
21hHurricanes wreak destruction when they strike reefs, islands, and coastal regions. Forests are scrambled into giant piles of pickup sticks. Animals are killed by flooding, falling trees, and blowing debris, and some survivors later die from starvation or disease. However, some animals survive. Were they just lucky, or did they…
Histone H3K9 methylation promotes formation of genome compartments in Caenorhabditis elegans via chromosome compaction and perinuclear anchoring [Cell Biology]
21hGenomic regions preferentially associate with regions of similar transcriptional activity, partitioning genomes into active and inactive compartments within the nucleus. Here we explore mechanisms controlling genome compartment organization in Caenorhabditis elegans and investigate roles for compartments in regulating gene expression. Distal arms of C. elegans chromosomes, which are enriched for..
Coronavirus live news: global cases approach 4 million as US unemployment hits 14.7%
21hTrump says Covid-19 will ‘go away without a vaccine’; UK death toll passes 31,000; Russian cases top 10,000 for sixth consecutive day. Follow the latest updates Global report: Madrid told not to ease lockdown US blocks vote on UN’s bid for global ceasefire over reference to WHO Coronavirus at a glance US – live news Australia – live news 3.25am BST The US issued a new rule on Friday tightening vi
Microsoft Is Starting to Tease Xbox Series X Games
21hAlso, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is on 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' now.
A Drug Cocktail Hastens Recovery in Some Coronavirus Patients
21hA combination of three antiviral drugs, including interferon, seemed to speed recovery, researchers reported.
Chemistry breakthrough could speed up drug development
22hScientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development.
Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut
22hResearchers have used a microbiome 'fingerprint' method to report that an individualized mosaic of microbial strains is transmitted to the infant gut microbiome from a mother giving birth through vaginal delivery. They detailed this transmission by analyzing existing metagenomic databases of fecal samples from mother-infant pairs, as well as analyzing mouse dam and pup transmission in a germ-free,
The role of European policy for improving power plant fuel efficiency
22hA new study investigates the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), the largest international cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions in the world, on power plant fuel efficiency.
Seahorse and pipefish study opens window to marine genetic diversity
22hThe direction of ocean currents can determine the direction of gene flow in rafting species, but this depends on species traits that allow for rafting propensity. This is according to a study focusing on seahorse and pipefish species. And it could explain how high genetic diversity can contribute to extinction in small populations.
Newly discovered cell type plays crucial role in immune response to respiratory infections
22hWith a discovery that could rewrite the immunology textbooks, an international group of scientists have identified a new type of antigen-presenting immune cell.
Scientists develop sustainable way to extract chitin from prawn shells
22hScientists have developed a green way to create chitin, by using two forms of food waste – prawn shells and discarded fruit – and fermenting them.
Our pupils move to the rhythm of the environment
22hRegular processes in the environment improve our eyesight.
Chemistry breakthrough could speed up drug development
22hScientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development.
Protein shredder regulates fat metabolism in the brain
22hA protein shredder that occurs in cell membranes of brain cells apparently also indirectly regulates the fat metabolism. The shredder, known as gamma-secretase, is considered a possible target for drugs against cancer and Alzheimer's disease. However, the results suggest that such agents may have long-range effects that need to be watched closely.
Virgin birth has scientists buzzing
22hResearchers have identified the single gene that determines how Cape honey bees reproduce without ever having sex. One gene, GB45239 on chromosome 11, is responsible for virgin births.
Extreme Ultraviolet imaging displays potential to enhance study of Alzheimer's disease
23hScientists have published highly-detailed images of lab-grown neurons using extreme ultraviolet radiation that could aid the analysis of neurodegenerative diseases.
Overlooked No More: June Almeida, Scientist Who Identified the First Coronavirus
23hIn 1966, she used a powerful electron microscope to capture an image of a mysterious pathogen — the first coronavirus known to cause human disease.
Government to urge us all to walk and cycle more
23hFunding for English local authorities is likely to be unveiled to encourage people to be more active.
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Engineers Unveil a System That Delivers Electricity Wirelessly – To a Moving Target
23hImagine charging an electric car while you're driving.
There’s One Big Reason the U.S. Economy Can’t Reopen
23hEditor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here . The United States is mired in one of the most immiserating peacetime moments in its history. In little more than two months, more than 70,000 Americans have died of COVID-19, a disease that did not have a name in early February. The U.S. economy, which began the year as an
The Lancet: New triple antiviral drug combination shows early promise for treating COVID-19 in phase 2 randomized trial
23hA two-week course of antiviral therapy with interferon beta-1b plus lopinavir-ritonavir and ribavirin, started within 7 days of showing COVID-19 symptoms, is safe and more effective at reducing the duration of viral shedding than lopinavir-ritonavir alone in patients with mild to moderate illness, according to the first randomized trial of this triple combination therapy involving 127 adults (aged
Jakten på ett vaccin
23hWHO har satt samman en lista över de forskargrupper som ligger i framkant i skapandet av ett vaccin mot det nya coronaviruset. USA, Kina och England ligger varandra hack i häl. I Sverige är fokuset istället mer långsiktigt.
Preparing your pet for the end of quarantine
23hIt's great we're getting to enjoy so much more time with our animals, but we may be setting them up for heartbreak. Dogs and, yes, even cats may experience separation anxiety when we finally leave our homes at the end of lockdown. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary has some suggestions for preparing our pets for that transition one day. The good thing about quarantine is that it forces us to spend mor
Fact-checking Judy Mikovits, the controversial virologist attacking Anthony Fauci in a viral conspiracy video
23hIn Plandemic , the former chronic fatigue syndrome researcher makes countless unsubstantiated claims and accusations
Health-hop: The hip new way one doctor is educating youth on COVID-19
1dDr. Clarke's rap music video "Stop Corona" aims to convey key information about COVID-19 to certain hard-to-reach youth demographics. Clark has created many "health-hop" songs and videos over the years with topics that address smoking to asthma to H1N1. Music helps us remember information better through a process called "chunking," through which we take individual pieces of information and group
Coronavirus FAQs: Do Temperature Screenings Help? Can Mosquitoes Spread It?
1dAnd as summer nears, the question must be asked: Is it risky from a COVID-19 standpoint to go in a swimming pool? (Image credit: PeopleImages/Getty Images)
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