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Behavior resembling human ADHD seen in dogs
23hA study involving some 11,000 dogs demonstrated that the gender, age and breed of the dog, as well as any behavioral problems and certain environmental factors, are connected to hyperactive and impulsive behavior and inattention (ADHD).
Democrats Weigh Carbon Tax After Manchin Rejects Key Climate Provision
56minFaced with the likely demise of a central pillar of President Biden’s agenda, the White House and outraged lawmakers are scrambling to find alternatives.
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Democrats Are Ready to Send Steve Bannon to Jail
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1dBiden Jan. 6 Bannon
James Carville is furious. “It’s the LAW!!! If you do not enforce it, Dems will look as weak as people think they are,” he texted me earlier this week. “I would ask if we could use DC jail for Bannon.” What has Carville itching to put former President Donald Trump’s ex-adviser behind bars? Defiance. The special congressional committee charged with investigating the January 6 insurrection gave for
Doctors Say CBD Oil Shrank a Patient’s Tumor
1dDoctors from the U.K. report an intriguing case in which an octogenarian woman who smokes a pack of cigarettes per week refused treatment for her lung cancer — but the tumor shrankanyway. Now, the trio of doctors suspects that the woman’s daily self-administration of CBD oil may be the reason for her recovery, according to a paper they published in the journal BMJ Case Reports on Thursday. There
Why Britons are tolerating sky-high Covid rates – and why this may not last
1dAnalysis: as Covid cases reach 40,000 a day, scientists think normalisation is partly to blame for the lack of public reaction Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage It is one of the conundrums of the current phase of the Covid pandemic: the UK has among the highest number of infections across the world and a death toll that continues to steadily climb, yet the national moo
The Great Resignation Is Accelerating
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1dAmerican Workers
I first noticed that something weird was happening this past spring. In April, the number of workers who quit their job in a single month broke an all-time U.S. record. Economists called it the “Great Resignation.” But America’s quittin’ spirit was just getting started. In July, even more people left their job. In August, quitters set yet another record. That Great Resignation? It just keeps gett
Key to Biden’s Climate Agenda Likely to Be Cut Because of Manchin Opposition
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1dBiden Climate Manchin
The West Virginia Democrat told the White House he is firmly against a clean electricity program that is the muscle behind the president’s plan to battle climate change.
400 stone-cut chamber tombs, filled with wall paintings and treasures, discovered in Turkey
1dArchaeologists have found 400 newfound tombs dating to Roman times in a giant necropolis in Turkey.
Key to Biden's Climate Agenda Like to Be Cut Because of Manchin
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23hBiden Climate Manchin
The West Virginia Democrat told the White House he is firmly against a clean electricity program that is the muscle behind the president’s plan to battle climate change.
Scientists Create Creature That Doesn’t Need to Breathe
2dDeep Breath Thanks to some biological tinkering, a team of scientists found a way to keep tadpoles alive, even after taking away their ability to breathe. The Ludwig Maximilians University researchers injected photosynthetic algae into the tadpoles, creating a symbiotic relationship between amphibian and microbe that keeps the amphibians alive without any environmental oxygen, The Scientist repor
Teen Hacks School Computer System, Rickrolls Entire School District
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2dSchool Rick Astley
Never Gonna In April, an enterprising 14-year-old high school student and white hat hacker caused all displays in every school making up the Township High School District 214, the second-largest high school district in Illinois, to play the music video to Rick Astley’s 1980s hit “Never Gonna Give You Up.” In other words, the student literally rickrolled their entire school district — and in perfe
Missouri Threatens to Sue a Reporter Over a Security Flaw
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1dMissouri Social Security
The governor warned that he would take legal action against a journalist who identified a vulnerability that exposed teachers’ Social Security numbers.
Meteorite Crashes into Woman's Bed in Canada
1dThe woman awoke to find the space rock laying next to her head — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Cooling radio waves to their quantum ground state
1dResearchers at Delft University of Technology have found a new way to cool radio waves all the way down to their quantum ground state. To do so, they used circuits that employ an analog of the so-called laser cooling technique that is frequently used to cool atomic samples. The device used a recently developed technique the researchers call photon pressure coupling, which is predicted to be of use
Gulf Stream and Kuroshio Current found to be synchronized on decadal time scale
1dA team of researchers with members affiliated with a large number of institutions across Japan has found that the Gulf stream and Kuroshio are synchronized on a decadal time scale. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes their study of decades of weather satellite data and the link between the two ocean currents. Paola Cessi, with the Scripps Institution of Oceanograph
The Malaria Vaccine Is a Big Deal, but Not a Silver Bullet
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1dWHO Malaria Africa
RTS,S proves that shots can work against parasites. But to eradicate this disease, scientists say we need more than just one tool.
How Facebook Hides How Terrible It Is With Hate Speech
1dThe company publicly claims its AI is amazing at removing harmful content, but internal documents suggest they know the algorithm is ineffective.
Only one in four Western Roman emperors died of natural causes
1dThe Roman Empire was ruled by 175 men, from Augustus (63 BCE-19 CE) to Constantine XI (1405-53), including the Eastern or Byzantine Empire after the split in 395 CE, but excluding those who did not rule in their own right because they were minors during regencies or co-emperors.
Plants can prepare for insect attack sequence
1dPlants are under attack by a variety of insect species. They have defense mechanisms to deal with this, including chemicals or sturdier leaves. But it's now been found that when wild black mustard plants defend themselves against an initial enemy, they already anticipate the need to later fend off other, different enemies. In fact, they even prepare for the most likely sequence of attackers. This
How highly processed foods harm memory in the aging brain
2dFour weeks on a diet of highly processed food led to a strong inflammatory response in the brains of aging rats that was accompanied by behavioral signs of memory loss, a new study has found. Researchers also found that supplementing the processed diet with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA prevented memory problems and reduced the inflammatory effects almost entirely in older rats.
Mark Hankinson: Top huntsman guilty of encouraging illegal fox hunting
1dThe senior huntsman gave the hunting advice in private webinars that were leaked online.
Wild New Paper Claims Earth May Be Surrounded by a Giant Magnetic Tunnel
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‘Sensational’: skeleton buried in Vesuvius eruption found at Herculaneum
1dArchaeologists find remains of fugitive during first dig at site near Pompeii in almost three decades The partially mutilated remains of a man buried by the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius at Herculaneum, the ancient Roman town close to Pompeii, have been discovered in what Italy’s culture minister described as a “sensational” find. Archaeologists said the man, believed to have been aged between
Covid PCR tests: at least 43,000 in UK may have had false negatives
1dHealth Security Agency suspends operations at privately run lab in Wolverhampton Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage At least 43,000 people may have been wrongly given a negative Covid test result, the UK Health Security Agency has said, as it announced the suspension of operations at a privately run lab in Wolverhampton. NHS test and trace has suspended testing operatio
How Scrubs Reinforce Sexist Double Standards
13hIn the spring of 2020, as Boston’s first COVID-19 wave raged, I was the gastroenterologist on call responding to a patient hospitalized with a stomach ulcer. Wearing a layer of yellow personal protective equipment over a pair of baggy scrubs, I spent 30 minutes explaining to him that he needed an endoscopic procedure. We built a rapport, and by the end of our conversation about the pros and cons,
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Space Station Emergency Prompted by Russian Thruster Firing
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1dRussian NASA Space
While the astronauts were said to not be in any danger, it was the second such incident since July.
International Space Station Emergency Prompted by Russian Thruster Firing
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1dRussian NASA Space
While the astronauts were said to not be in any danger, it was the second such incident since July.
Tesla Is Up $1 Billion on Its Bitcoin Investment
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1dElon Musk Tesla Bitcoin
Bitcoin Boom In February, Tesla bought $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin as an investment and announced that it would accept the digital currency as payment for cars. That investment seems to be paying off — at least as the market stands right now. Bitcoin has soared to new heights, crossing the $60,000 threshold , making Tesla’s treasure chest of 42,902 Bitcoin worth $2.5 billion. That means Tesla i
The Children of Sperm Donors Want to Change the Rules of Conception
1dDamian Adams grew up knowing that his parents had used an anonymous sperm donor to conceive him, and as a teen, he was even proud of this identity. He considered donating to help other families have children. Becoming a father himself, however, changed everything . When his daughter was born 18 years ago, he cradled her in his arms, and he instantly saw himself in her and her in himself. He felt
George Takei Roasts “Star Trek” Costar William Shatner After Rocket Trip
1dGuinea Pig George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu on hit TV show “Star Trek” alongside Captain Kirk actor William Shatner, wasn’t impressed with his costar’s trip to “space” earlier this week. “So 90-years-old is going to show a great deal more on the wear and tear on the human body, so he’ll be a good specimen to study,” Takei told tabloid Page Six . “He’s boldly going where other people have gone
Why NASA Launched a Robotic Archaeologist Named Lucy
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1dNASA Lucy Jupiter Trojan
In a vast odyssey across the solar system, the mission will study asteroids known as Trojans that may contain secrets of how the planets ended up in their current orbits.
Our Sense of Smell Gives Us a Startlingly Fast Warning System For Danger
1dNose really does know best!
Figures of Babylon: oldest drawing of a ghost found in British Museum vault
6hA 3,500-year-old image tablet of a ‘miserable male ghost’ gives up its secret Its outlines are faint, only discernible at an angle, but the world’s oldest drawing of a ghost has been discovered in the darkened vaults of the British Museum. A lonely bearded spirit being led into the afterlife and eternal bliss by a lover has been identified on an ancient Babylonian clay tablet created about 3,500
Viva la vulva: why we need to talk about women’s genitalia
9hIgnorance about the basic biology of vulvas is still shockingly high – yet there are huge health benefits, physical and emotional, to be won with better understanding If you have a vulva between your legs, could you identify the seven separate structures in a mirror? If your partner has a vulva, can you identify theirs? For over half the population, the vulva is a significant part of their body; a
The Staggering Number of Kids Who Have Lost a Parent to COVID-19
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Throughout the pandemic, media outlets and online dashboards have provided constant updates on the number of people who have died from COVID-19. Far less prominent—but just as striking—are the tallies of those left behind. According to an estimate published recently in the journal Pediatrics , at least 140,000 American children had lost a parent or caregiver because of the coronavirus by the end
Short on Staff, Some Hospices Ask New Patients To Wait
14h“It causes huge distress to tell a family, ‘We can’t serve you,’” said one state hospice organization director.
NASA’s Lucy Launches on 12-Year Mission to Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroids
16hThe elaborate journey of the robotic spacecraft will offer close encounters with some of the solar system’s least understood objects.
Jet Fuel Made From This Crop Could Cut Emissions by Up to 68%, New Analysis Proves
18hThis could totally work.
Russia Just Accidentally Spun the Space Station AGAIN
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Change of Orientation Russian state-owned news agency TASS reported today that the country’s Soyuz spacecraft caused the orientation of the International Space Station to change — the second incident of a Russian-made spacecraft causing the station to spin unexpectedly since July. “During the SoyuzMS18 engines testing, the station’s orientation was impacted,” reads a tweet by the country’s space
Photo Shows Iron Man-Style Suit at SpaceX Launch Site
1dStarbase Robot A photographer spotted something intriguing being transported on the back of a pickup truck at SpaceX’s “Starbase” testing facilities in South Texas. An image shared by the RGV Aerial Photography — which is Patreon-supported — shows what appears to be some kind of robot armor. Just spotted this robot decoration at Starbase! @elonmusk is this made out of Starship parts? pic.twitter.
Is a Democratic Wipeout Inevitable?
1dIt’s common now for Democrats to argue that the agenda they are struggling to implement on Capitol Hill represents the party’s most ambitious since the “Great Society” Congress convened in 1965. That’s a reasonable assessment—but one that the party today should consider as much a warning as an inspiration. Under the relentless prodding of President Lyndon B. Johnson, the Democratic-controlled Hou
New Study Reveals Intricate Chemical Link Between Rocky Planets And Their Stars
1dForged from stardust.
Elon Musk Meets with Creator of Iron Man-Style Suit at SpaceX Launch Site
8hIron Man Origins The mystery is solved. It all started when a RGV Aerial Photography shared an image of what looked to be an Iron Man-style suit at the SpaceX launch site in South Texas. Just spotted this robot decoration at Starbase! @elonmusk is this made out of Starship parts? pic.twitter.com/SXDQMJlPUv — RGV Aerial Photography (@RGVaerialphotos) October 14, 2021 While it was unclear at first
Making progress towards quantum technologies based on magnetic molecules
1dAn international research team, with the participation of the Institute of Molecular Science (ICMol) of the University of Valencia, has achieved spin-electric control in molecular nanomagnets. This fact offers great advantages when preparing quantum devices based on magnetic molecules. The work has been published in the journal Nature Physics.
Dave Chappelle, 'Squid Game,' and the Problem of Popularity
1dMaybe the most surprising thing about 'The Closer' is how many people are watching it.
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This 12,000-Year-Old Fossil Jaw Could Be The Oldest Known Dog in The Americas
1dFound in a surprising place.
Meteorite crash-lands in woman's bed in Canada
2dA meteorite that landed in British Columbia crashed through a roof and narrowly missed hitting a woman who was asleep in her bed at the time.
Tesla Just Scrubbed the Cybertruck Prices, Specs from Its Website
6hBad Luck Cybertruck The Cybertruck is starting to feel like it’s been cursed from the start. From its less-than-auspicious debut to its recent delay to late 2022, the vehicle is starting to seem more like a pipedream than a reality. Now, Tesla has even gone as far as scrubbing the price and specs of the much-hyped vehicle from its website entirely . The changes to the site came Thursday night, ac
Nasa’s Lucy rockets into the sky with diamonds to explore asteroids
11hSpacecraft with name inspired by a skeleton and the Beatles, and with lab-grown gems, starts 12-year quest A Nasa spacecraft named Lucy has rocketed into the sky with diamonds on a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids. Seven of the mysterious space rocks are among swarms of asteroids sharing Jupiter’s orbit, thought to be the pristine leftovers of planetary formation. Continue reading…
New Zealand Just Fired Its Official Wizard
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Wandering Wizard For the last 21 years, the now 88-year-old Ian Brackenbury Channell has dutifully served as the official wizard of New Zealand. But no more, The Guardian reports , as the Christchurch city council has decided to strike him from the payroll, daringly running the risk of drawing a sorcerer’s wrath. However, “The Wizard,” as he’s come to be known, says he still plans to show his fac
How to Watch The Launch of Lucy, a NASA Probe Set to Visit Jupiter's Trojan Asteroids
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China's FAST telescope could detect self-replicating alien probes
1dOne of the most challenging questions to answer when confronting the Fermi paradox is why exponentially scaling technologies haven't taken over the universe by now. Commonly known as von Neumann probes, the idea of a self-replicating swarm of extraterrestrial robots has been a staple of science fiction for decades. But so far, there has never been any evidence of their existence outside the realm
Who Needs a COVID Booster Shot? Experts Answer Common Questions
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1dModerna COVID J&J FDA
Now that the FDA has authorized the shots for a broad range of Americans, many people want to know if they need a booster dose. Here’s what we have learned so far — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Why Cars Don’t Deserve the Right of Way
1dO n a hot June evening in Berkeley, California, last year, while his groceries sweated on the couch, 24-year-old Darrell Owens sent a tweet that changed his city. “Traffic enforcement needs to be totally removed from the police …” it began. Just a few weeks earlier, Owens had watched George Floyd being murdered in an intersection and had joined in the protests. The Berkeley city council had since
Rich medieval hipster was buried with his fancy beard comb
1dTwo graves that were recently excavated in an ancient impact crater in Bavaria, Germany, held high-quality goods that were unusual for burials in the Middle Ages.
The Executive-Privilege Paradox
1dLate last Friday, the Biden administration did something that was, in a way, surprising. Across many years and multiple administrations, presidents have jealously guarded the executive branch’s prerogative to withhold certain categories of information from Congress—as well as from the courts and the public—insisting that executive privilege is both constitutionally grounded and essential to the s
Antallet af farlige infektioner steg igen i 2020 på trods af nedlukning af Danmark
1dFor tiende år i træk stiger antallet af infektioner, der kræver behandling.
Covid: how did error over wrong PCR test results in UK happen?
1dAn estimated 43,000 people may have been given false negative results. Here are the key issues Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage An estimated 43,000 people may have been given wrong negative PCR Covid test results, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Here we answer key questions about the error: Continue reading…
Volunteers on Covid jab trials should get travel certificates, say top scientists
1dInternational advisers say it is unfair people who’ve taken part in clinical trials need more jabs to go abroad Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Senior government science advisers from the UK, Europe and Canada have called on countries around the world to offer vaccination certificates to volunteers on Covid jab trials so they can travel internationally. The UK has le
Laser Treatment Meant to Help Menopausal Women Is No Better Than Sham, Trial Finds
1dIt can even be harmful.
LinkedIn’s Exit From China Cuts Another East-West Bridge
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2dLinkedIn China Microsoft
The Microsoft subsidiary had agreed in 2014 to censor content in China, but that apparently wasn’t enough for tougher government regulators.
Facial recognition, cameras and other tools police use raise questions about accountability
2dFacial recognition, body cameras and other digital technologies are increasingly used by police departments, municipalities and even gated communities, but these tools manufactured by private companies raise the specter of unchecked surveillance, a University of California, Davis researcher suggests.
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Biden Cannot Declare Victory on Climate Without One of These Policies
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In the past few years, a historic shift has occurred in American public opinion: For the first time ever, and across a variety of polling outlets , a majority of Americans say that they want to see the government take serious action on climate change. This shift has accompanied an eruption of climate-related disasters. Wildfires now paralyze the West Coast . Heat waves have killed elderly people
Hackers Keep Targeting the US Water Supply
10hPlus: The biggest Twitch hack, an iOS zero day, and more of the week's top security news.
NASA launches an asteroid hunter named Lucy with a Beatles connection
10hA NASA spacecraft named Lucy rocketed into the sky Saturday morning on a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids. Its roundabout journey will span nearly 4 billion miles. (Image credit: John Raoux/AP)
Ground-Level Ozone Is a Creeping Threat to Biodiversity
11hScientists are learning how this pollutant damages plants and trees, setting off a cascade of effects that harms everything from soil microbes to wildlife.
Stunning images show how muscles heal themselves after a workout
12hScientists discovered a previously unknown step in the muscle repair process.
The Taliban Is Just as Bad as It Always Was
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13hAfghanistan Taliban
From the moment when scores of Afghans were filmed clinging to an American aircraft in a desperate bid to escape Taliban rule to the day of the departure of the last American soldier , international attention was trained almost exclusively on Afghanistan—until it wasn’t. By mid-September, just weeks after the Taliban took control of Kabul, the sense of crisis that had galvanized the world’s focus
How did Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin fail to dominate the billionaire space race?
14hThe company employs the world’s top engineers and has access to unlimited money but is plagued by safety concerns and toxic workplace culture The billionaire space race is only a race by name. In actuality, there is SpaceX – and everyone else. Only the company founded by Elon Musk nearly two decades ago has sent an orbital rocket booster into space and landed it safely again. Only SpaceX has land
AI and maths to play bigger role in global diplomacy, says expert
14hProfessor of negotiation and conflict management says recent advances mean techniques will be used more International diplomacy has traditionally relied on bargaining power, covert channels of communication and personal chemistry between leaders. But a new era is upon us in which the dispassionate insights of AI algorithms and mathematical techniques such as game theory will play a growing role i
UK falls behind European peers in battle against Covid ahead of winter
20hDeaths and hospital admissions remain stubbornly high in Britain as the continent reports record lows
Breastfeeding Can Be Tough, But This Simple Idea Can Help New Moms Stick With It
21hEvery little bit helps.
Billionaire Says He’ll Play Badminton on Upcoming Space Station Trip
1dSpace Shuttlecock Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa , the country’s 30th richest man , is making his dream of traveling to space come true in December. He’ll board a Soyuz spacecraft, taking off from Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and accompanied by cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, who has already been to space on two occasions. And Maezawa’s planning on making the most of his time there. “I’ve
What If Panic Over Social Media Is Overblown?
1dPerhaps fears over Facebook aren't that much different than previous worries over the effects of video games or Dungeons & Dragons.
People Who Jump to Conclusions Show Other Kinds of Thinking Errors
1dBelief in conspiracy theories and overconfidence are two tendencies linked to hasty thinking — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
How Steller's Sea Cows Impacted the Environment They Left Behind
1dA new paper explores the ways these extinct megaherbivores would have reshaped kelp forests across the North Pacific
Plankton may head poleward as a result of global warming
1dOcean warming caused by anthropogenic greenhouse-gas emissions will prompt many species of marine plankton to seek out new habitats, in some cases as a matter of survival. ETH Zurich researchers expect many organisms to head to the poles and form new communities—with unforeseeable consequences for marine food webs.
US to ease travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals from Nov 8
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Firm date for the restart of transatlantic travel will be welcomed by the airline and travel industries
3 seals and a fox die from bird flu in rare outbreak at wildlife center
1dThe strain of bird flu doesn't appear to pose a risk to humans.
Reimagining our pandemic problems with the mindset of an engineer
1dThe last 20 months turned every dog into an amateur epidemiologist and statistician. Meanwhile, a group of bona fide epidemiologists and statisticians came to believe that pandemic problems might be more effectively solved by adopting the mindset of an engineer: that is, focusing on pragmatic problem-solving with an iterative, adaptive strategy to make things work. In a recent essay, “ Accounting
Should You Mix and Match Your Booster Shot?
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In this week’s installment of the booster chronicles, the plot is picking up. An advisory committee to the FDA began a two-day meeting today to formulate recommendations for whether the agency should authorize additional doses of the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. (The FDA still has to authorize, and the CDC still has to recommend, any new use of boosters before they’ll be readi
‘This comforter of blue’: how Shatner’s blast into space became an ode to Earth
2dCaptain Kirk’s profound reflection on our home planet was an ironic outcome for a trip that was meant to boost space travel There’s nothing like a vacation to make you appreciate home. That seemed to be the sentiment behind William Shatner’s words as he returned from a brief journey to space on Wednesday. In remarks filmed after he landed , the actor described having had “the most profound experi
Stranded 600lb turtle returned to Atlantic Ocean
2dThe sea turtle washed ashore a riverbank in Massachusetts this week.
The Rock Band That Redefined Counterculture
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11hThe Velvet Underground
Part of the backlash now facing Baby Boomers—seen in all those memes and essays blaming grandma for the state of capitalism—may simply stem from overexposure. The flower children’s children grew up in a world in which their elders’ revolutionary artworks had become wallpaper, trinkets, and ad fodder. Everyone who wasn’t at Woodstock is all too aware that they’ll never go to Woodstock . The Velvet
The biggest comet ever seen will get as close as Saturn in 2031
1dA mega-comet—potentially the largest ever discovered—is heading from the Oort Cloud towards our direction. Estimated to be 100–200 kilometers across, the unusual celestial wanderer will make its closest approach to the Sun in 2031. However, the closest it will come to Earth is to the orbit of Saturn.
How to Turn Your Yard Into a Wildlife Oasis
22hManicured lawns are out, and diverse eco-friendly gardening is in. Use these tips and resources to create wild, pollinator-friendly spaces that cater to native species and a healthier planet.
Using quantum Parrondo's random walks for encryption
1dAssistant Professor Kang Hao Cheong and his research team from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have set out to apply concepts from quantum Parrondo's paradox in search of a working protocol for semiclassical encryption. In a recent Physical Review Research letter, the team published the paper "Chaotic switching for quantum coin Parrondo's games with application to encrypti
The Best Assistive Technology for Dyslexics
11hWhether you're grappling with homework or just trying to get things done, these tools will help your tech adapt to you—instead of the other way around.
Nasa prepares to launch Lucy mission to distant asteroids
1dSix-year voyage to Trojans could reveal vital information on history of solar system Nasa is gearing up to launch the Lucy mission on Saturday for a voyage that could revolutionise our knowledge of planetary origins and the formation of the solar system. A space probe will fly atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Continue reading…
The Books Briefing: The Fight Over What Kids Can Read
1dAfter the Capitol riot, Matt Hawn, a teacher from Tennessee, brought an Atlantic essay to class for his students to analyze: “ The First White President ,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Earlier the class had discussed a police shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin; later in the year, they watched a performance of Kyla Jenée Lacey’s poem “White Privilege.” Hawn told my colleague Emma Green that he didn’t have an
Machine-learning system accelerates discovery of new materials for 3D printing
1dThe growing popularity of 3D printing for manufacturing all sorts of items, from customized medical devices to affordable homes, has created more demand for new 3D printing materials designed for very specific uses.
The Perfect Horror Movie That Inspired Countless Imitators
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1dHalloween Kills Peacock
The 1978 film Halloween , for all its notoriety, seems almost quaint compared with the countless slasher movies that have followed it. In John Carpenter’s singular masterpiece, we watch a masked serial killer named Michael Myers murder four people in the fictional town of Haddonfield. In the opening scene of Halloween Kills , the latest edition in this indestructible franchise, a group of plucky
Chinese astronauts arrive at space station for longest mission
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The Shenzhou-13 vessel docked at its space station to kick off a record-setting six-month stay Three astronauts successfully docked with China’s new space station, state media said, on what is set to be Beijing’s longest crewed mission to date and the latest landmark in its drive to become a major space power. The three blasted off shortly after midnight on Saturday (1600 GMT) from the Jiuquan la
Video: We asked a NASA scientist – did Mars ever look like Earth?
1dDid Mars ever look like Earth? We think it did!
NASA's asteroid hunter Lucy soars into sky with diamonds
13hA NASA spacecraft named Lucy rocketed into the sky with diamonds Saturday morning on a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids.
When Friendship Is a Family Matter
1dEach installment of “ The Friendship Files ” features a conversation between The Atlantic ’s Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks with two mother-daughter pairs whose families have been friends for three generations. It started with the grandfathers, who were best friends growing up in India, and raised their childre
Climbing the Economic Ladder in Fresno, California
1dPhotographs by Ryan Christopher Jones I n 2015 , after years of working low-wage jobs, Vinson Fernandez enrolled in a six-month web-developer training course at Bitwise Industries , a tech incubator in Fresno, California , whose mission is to build a more diverse, inclusive talent pool in the industry. Fernandez lived solely off government assistance, which meant he had just a few hundred dollars
Well you would say that: the science behind our everyday biases
7hCovid has turned us into pandemic experts, all too ready to gainsay scientists and distorting our reasoning, but psychology can help us understand how our prejudices are formed As I wasted an hour’s worth of petrol trying to find more petrol last month, Justin Webb poked at the chief secretary to the Treasury, Simon Clarke , on the Today programme, seeking a reason why much of the country is runn
Sea otter populations found to increase eelgrass genetic diversity
1dA team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Canada and one in the U.S. has found that eelgrass genetic diversity increases when sea otters live in eelgrass meadows. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes their study of eelgrass meadows under different conditions. Joe Roman, with the University of Vermont, has published a Perspectives piece in the s
Quick detection of uranium isotopes helps safeguard nuclear materials
1dAnalytical chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a rapid way to measure isotopic ratios of uranium and plutonium collected on environmental swipes, which could help International Atomic Energy Agency analysts detect the presence of undeclared nuclear activities or material.
Who's been kissing who? Prairie dog 'greet kisses' reveal complex social networks
1dPrairie dogs—those chubby little burrowing rodents found in grasslands across the central and western United States—may not have TikTok or Instagram but they do have intricate social networks. Understanding their connections, interactions and surprisingly complex world could help wildlife conservationists more successfully relocate and reintroduce species into the wild, according to a new study by
FDA advisory committee recommends Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster
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An advisory committee voted unanimously on Thursday (Oct. 14) to recommend a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster for certain groups of people.
Rule-following molecules provide the first direct confirmation of a half-century-old theory
1dIn 1965, scientists Robert Burns Woodward and Roald Hoffmann devised a set of rules to predict the outcome of electrocyclic reactions, an important class of reactions in organic chemistry. The Woodward-Hoffmann rules explain why certain compounds fail to form while others are easily produced and predict how the atoms will be arranged in products formed during ring-opening reactions. They provided
The Atlantic Daily: Newspapers Are Dying an Unnatural Death
1dEvery 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. A secretive hedge fund called Alden Global Capital is snapping up some of America’s most storied newspapers and gutting them for short-term profit. But to describe it as a vulture of a company isn
Turn Your Smart Home Into a Haunted House With Spooky Tech
11hAdd some high-tech horror to your Halloween decorations with scary sounds, frightening lights, and more.
China launches 3 astronauts on 6-month space station mission
1dChina on Saturday sent three astronauts to its space station for a record-setting six-month stay as the country moves toward completing the new orbiting outpost
Study finds forest cover and runoff influenced by freezing temperatures during late Paleozoic ice age
1dNew research led by Baylor University biology doctoral candidate William J. Matthaeus and professor of biology Joseph White, Ph.D., considers how plant freeze-intolerance affected forest cover and hydrology during the Pennsylvanian period, roughly 340 million to 285 million years ago during the Paleozoic Era, proposing improvements to climate projections for the past and future with plant function
Could MJ Really Hang on During Spider-Man’s Swing?
1dShooting a web from your hands requires Spidey powers. But does keeping your grip on one of them require Spidey strength?
Unifying models of chorus wave frequency chirping
1dWhistler mode chorus waves are electromagnetic emissions common in planetary magnetospheres. Among other impacts, their scattering of magnetospheric electrons is one driver for the formation of auroras. An important attribute of these waves is frequency chirping, in which the frequency of the emission rises or falls nearly monotonically with time.
Nanotechnology Offers New Ways to Fight an Endless Pandemic
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A wave of funding focuses on antiviral nanomaterials as COVID countermeasures — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
FDA Backs Boosters, Travel Restrictions Lift, and More News
1dCatch up on the most important updates from this week.
A new method inspired by kid's pop-up books for making 3D artificial tissue
1dUniversity at Buffalo researchers have developed a new process for creating three-dimensional artificial tissue, an advancement that could improve experimental drug testing, the quality of artificial organs and more.
Researchers propose new strategy for interfacial modification of organic solar cells
1dSurface energy (γs) plays a key role in the formation of bulk-heterojunction (BHJ) films in organic solar cells fabricated by solution process. The miscibility of BHJ films can be predicted by the difference of surface energy between donor and acceptor. The vertical distribution and the stacking orientation of BHJ films can be regulated by the surface energy in the bottom interface layer. The surf
Photos of the Week: Wax Queen, Desert Blooms, Explosive Jack
1dThe finish line of the the 125th Boston Marathon, a pickle factory in Taiwan, a mock-up of Mars in Israel, giant hyperrealistic sculptures in London, valley fog in rural Maine, a Radio City Rockettes rehearsal, the North American Wife Carrying Championship, and much more
How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android
1dWhether it’s through Google Maps or Emergency SOS, there are plenty of ways to quickly let your loved ones know where you are.
Dr. Eric Cassell, Bioethicist Who Put the Patient First, Dies at 93
2dA professor and prolific author, he cautioned that doctors too often focus on the disease instead of the overall well-being of the sufferer.
The New Polaroid Now+ Has Groovy Clip-On Filters
1dPolaroid’s latest instant camera gives vintage manual photography a much-needed refresh.
Imaging technique reveals strains and defects in vanadium oxide
2dResearchers led by Edwin Fohtung, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, have developed a new technique for revealing defects in nanostructured vanadium oxide, a widely used transition metal with many potential applications including electrochemical anodes, optical applications, and supercapacitors. In the research—which was published in an
Facebook Doesn’t Have to Be Terrible
1dThis week, we talked about revelations from whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony—and whether this reckoning will finally change the social media giant.
The 14 Best Weekend Deals on TVs, Headphones, and More
12hFrom gorgeous LG OLED models to Apple's AirPods Pro, there are a ton of great sales going on right now.
The Best Show on TV Is Stuck
1dWatching Succession ’s second season, which to my mind is one of the most dexterous and enthralling seasons of television in recent history, was like an immersion in all the different ways tension can manifest on-screen: a loaded conversation between two people, a fraught family event, a hunting excursion during which executives literally scuffle to bring home the bacon. You perhaps remember less
Pesticide linked to chronic kidney disease
2dA commonly available pesticide has been associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Aragami 2 Reminds Us of the Value of Life—and Ninjas
1dThe nostalgic third-person stealth game about assassination accommodates nonlethal gameplay at every level.
'Johnny'll love that': Ringo Starr wishes Nasa Lucy mission well – video
11hThe Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr, was among those asked to add their messages to a Lucy mission plaque. The spacecraft has set off on a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids, mostly around Jupiter's orbit. The mission was named after the 3.2m-year-old skeletal remains of a human ancestor found in Ethiopia nearly a half a century. Dr Donald Johanson discovered the remains while the Beatles song
What will happen to baobab trees in Madagascar in the future?
1dMadagascar is an important world conservation "hot spot" that supports a large number of endemic species. It is home to six endemic baobab species, the most remarkable trees in Africa. What will be the effect of global climate change to these ecological keystone species in Madagascar?
New technique, effective in mice, could help advance the use of probiotics
2dScientists studying probiotics, beneficial bacteria that show promise for their ability to treat inflammatory bowel disease and other intestinal disorders, continue to face a problem: How to keep probiotics from getting obliterated in the gut before they can be helpful.
To Learn Bees’ Secrets, Count Them One by One
14hThe decline of bee populations is a looming crisis, but there is a dearth of scientific data. Hyperlocal researchers, with nets and notebooks, could be key.
The dinosaur extinction led to lots of new mammals and birds — and snakes to eat them
2dAfter the dinosaurs disappeared, the world saw an explosion of birds and mammals. But a study suggests a burst of new snakes appeared, too, with diets to match the newly expanding array of animals.
Behaviour resembling human ADHD seen in dogs
1dA study involving some 11,000 dogs carried out at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the gender, age an d breed of the dog, as well as any behavioral problems and certain environmental factors, are connected to hyperactive and impulsive behavior and inattention (ADHD).
Asian deer's comeback marks rare China conservation success
1dAn Asian deer's comeback from the brink of extinction marks a rare success for China's conservation efforts, which have long faced criticism for focusing on only a handful of flagship species.
Big differences found in male and female jojoba plant sex genes
1dThe hot and dry desert environment has led to big genetic differences between male and female jojoba plants, a discovery which could boost jojoba production and shed light on how plants adapt to environmental stress.
Aided by stem cells, a lizard regenerates a perfect tail for first time in more than 250 million years
2dLizards can regrow severed tails, making them the closest relative to humans that can regenerate a lost appendage. But in lieu of the original tail that includes a spinal column and nerves, the replacement structure is an imperfect cartilage tube. Now, a study describes how stem cells can help lizards regenerate better tails.
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla Needs More Epic Viking Tunes
12hNorse warriors were famously musical, and people in the Dark Ages kind of hated that.
Lava flow from Spanish island volcano likened to a tsunami
1dThe second 4.5 magnitude earthquake in two days rattled the Spanish island of La Palma on Friday, officials said, as scientists described a gushing river of molten rock from an erupting volcano as "a true lava tsunami."
Harvard Scientist Suggests That Our Universe Was Created in a Laboratory
2hAdvanced Civilizations A Harvard scientist has an interesting theory as to how our universe was formed: in a laboratory by higher “class” of lifeform. Avi Loeb, bestselling author and the former chair of Harvard’s astronomy department, penned an op-ed in Scientific American this week positing that the universe could have been formed in a lab by an “advanced technological civilization.” If true, h
WHO Honors Woman Whose Cells Were Taken Without Consent for Medical Research
4hHenrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer more than 70 years ago — but her tumor cells still live on after her cells were taken without her consent . Though her unknowing contributions led to a number of scientific breakthroughs, it still represents a painful example of medical injustice and abuse. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a step to right those wrongs by honoring Lacks wit
The Last Papuan Mummies
4hOver the last decade, researchers have delved into a disappearing technique in the highlands of New Guinea that preserves loved one's faces — even long after death.
Ny forskning: Folk med stammen stopper med at stamme, hvis de tror, ingen lytter
4hNogle personer med stammen kan tale flydende, hvis ingen lytter til dem, viser ny forskning.
De største danske atleter bliver hyldet i barndomsklubberne – og du kan være med
4hFind en begivenhed nær dig, hvor du kan komme til træning i legendernes første klubber.
This Mobile Crypto Wallet Keeps Your Holdings Safe, Secure, and Offline
5hIf you’re already an investor in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, you know both the advantages and disadvantages they have over conventional money. One of the big drawbacks of crypto as a digital asset is that it can make an easy target for hackers or other online threats. And unlike cold hard cash, you can’t just lock it up in a safe or bury it in your backyard. Or can you? But with a Ledger Nano
Accelerating the discovery of new materials for 3D printing
5hA new data-driven system accelerates the process of discovering 3D printing materials that have multiple mechanical properties.
Study explores the decisions made by physicians in the delivery room, and why they may be making them
5hClinical decisions made in the delivery setting as to whether to employ vaginal delivery or cesarean section are often made under high pressure, and with great uncertainty, and have serious consequences for mother and baby. Now, a new study of electronic health records spanning 86,000 deliveries suggests that if their prior patient had complications in one delivery mode, a physician will be more l
Filling the gaps: Connecting genes to diseases through proteins
5hHundreds of connections between different human diseases have been uncovered through their shared origin in our genome, challenging the categorization of diseases by organ, symptoms, or clinical specialty. A new study has generated data on thousands of proteins circulating in our blood and combined this with genetic data to produce a map showing how genetic differences that affect these proteins l
The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing’s Syndrome
5hThe molecular causes of a particular type of food-dependent Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease of the adrenal glands, are finally revealed.
Americans are eating more ultra-processed foods
5hConsumption of ultra-processed foods has increased over the past two decades across nearly all segments of the U.S. population, according to a new study.
Researchers find few adverse health effects in wildlife exposed to low levels of radiation from the Fukushima nuclear accident
5hBetween 2016 and 2018, researchers studied wild boar and rat snakes across a range of radiation exposures in Fukushima. The team examined biomarkers of DNA damage and stress and did not find any significant adverse health effects.
Discovery of new role for the brain’s immune cells could have Alzheimer's implications
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The immune cells, known as microglia, also help regulate blood flow and maintain the brain's critical blood vessels, researchers have discovered. The findings may prove important in cognitive decline, dementia and stroke, among other conditions linked to diseases of the brain's small vessels.
Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
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A study has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The research findings also show that women with PCOS have twice the risk of developing type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes (dysglycemia) — highlighting the urgent need to find treatments to reduce this risk.
Gel fights drug-resistant bacteria and induces body’s natural immune defense
6hIn the fight against multidrug-resistant bacteria, scientists have developed a new kind of antibiotic-free protection for wounds that kills drug-resistant bacteria and induces the body's own immune responses to fight infections.
Huge Machine Cleans Up Vast Load of Ocean Plastic
7hPlastic Pick Up A Dutch inventor has helped create an enormous device that removed nearly 20,000 lbs of plastic out of the Pacific Ocean last week. Boyan Slat founded the Ocean Cleanup , a nonprofit dedicated to removing 90 percent of floating ocean plastic by 2040, according to Insider . To that end, he and the organization created a device, dubbed “Jenny,” that collects plastic in a gigantic sy
More power to Mark Billingham’s book-hurling elbow. I might join in | Rebecca Nicholson
7hLife’s too short for bad literature, so let’s follow the writer’s example Do you ditch a book if it does not immediately grab your attention or do you trudge through it joylessly, weighed down by some invisible obligation to complete it, no matter how arduous the task? The writer Mark Billingham got stuck into this endless debate at the Cheltenham literature festival last week, admitting that he g
Study could pave way for creating safer opioids
7hResearchers may have an uncovered new answers on how to create safer opioids. Design a new opioid to bypass the part of brain that feels pleasure, but retain the analgesic properties, which make opioids one of the most effective pain relievers. Researchers looked at how opioids may have become so widely abused.
Molecular atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals unusual cell type that could explain why it’s so aggressive
7hStem-like cells that make up only a tiny fraction of the total cells in a lung tumor could be the key to stopping the disease's deadly spread, say researchers.
How long can fiber reinforced polymer sustain concrete structures? Scientists answer
7hOne potential cost-effective way to sustain ageing concrete subjected to harsh environmental conditions is to externally coat the material with fiber reinforced polymer composites. But few studies have looked at the durability of such strengthening. Now, researchers from Korea and the USA conduct a 13-year long experiment to find out.
New model to assess for flood hazards
7hA new article presents a new methodology to create a watershed-scale flood model based on LiDAR data.
Using an automated chemistry lab to find the origin of life
8hU.K. chemist Lee Cronin is building a ‘chemputer’ in his quest to create the smartest artificial brain
The Atlantic Daily: What We Know About Boosters
9hEvery 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. If this booster-shot rollout is a 1,000-piece puzzle, this week a few more pieces fell into place. An independent FDA advisory panel met for two days to examine evidence for Moderna and Johnson &
This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through October 16)
9hARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Facebook Is Researching AI Systems That See, Hear, and Remember Everything You Do James Vincent | The Verge “[Facebook’s AI team] imagines AI systems that are constantly analyzing peoples’ lives using first-person video; recording what they see, do, and hear in order to help them with everyday tasks. Facebook’s researchers have outlined a series of skills it wants these sy
Tony Beets Loses a $10 Million Gold Claim | Gold Rush
9hStream Gold Rush on discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/gold-rush #Discovery #GoldRush #TonyBeets Subscribe to Discovery: http://bit.ly/SubscribeDiscovery Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Discovery We're on Instagram! https://instagram.com/Discovery Join Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discovery Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discovery From: Discovery
New theories and materials aid the transition to clean energy
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9hNew Theories Energy
Scientists have explored different approaches to catalysis, a chemical process that plays an essential role in biological reactions, as well as many industrial applications. Chemical catalysts have been used in a variety of human applications, ranging from pharmaceutical development to biodegradable plastics and environmentally safe fertilizers. They may also advance the development of green energ
Study discovers unique brain signature of intimate partner aggression
9hA new study used functional magnetic resonance imaging to examine the brain activity of 51 male-female romantic couples as they experienced intimate partner aggression in real time. They found that aggression toward intimate partners was associated with aberrant activity in the brain's medial prefrontal cortex, or MPFC, which has many functions, but among them is the ability to foster perceptions
New technique helps researchers understand how acid damages teeth
9hResearchers have developed a new technique to improve understanding of how acid damages teeth at the microstructural level.
Weekend reads: Attacks on scientists; NAS ousts researcher; how much it costs to publish
10hBefore 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. The week at Retraction Watch featured: Journal distances itself from cash for citations scheme after Retraction … Continue reading
Pick Up New Coding & Engineering Skills With These $10 Courses
11hWant to pick up a new coding skill? For a limited time, you can save up to 98% on our top coding and engineering courses. The Full Stack Web Development Course The team at Eduonix offers 207 lectures on building great web pages, from the basics of HTML to advanced database queries. Get the Full Stack Web Development Course for $10 (reg. $100). The Complete Ethical Hacking Certification Course Cyb
Ugens debat: Skal uddannelser udflyttes fra de store byer?
11hUdflytningen af en stor del af de videregående uddannelser til en række mindre byer er blevet en af de vigtigste opgaver for uddannelses- og forskningsminister Jesper Petersen (S). Det havde debattørerne på ing.dk stærke meninger om.
This NASA spacecraft is on its way to Jupiter’s mysterious asteroid swarms
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11hNASA Lucy Jupiter Trojan
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, named for an early human ancestor whose skeleton provided insights into our species’ muddled origins, has begun the first leg of its 12-year journey. Lifting off from Cape Canaveral early Saturday morning on an Atlas V rocket, Lucy is headed to study asteroids in an area around Jupiter that’s been relatively unchanged since the Big Bang. It will venture farther from the su
Why do our flavor preferences change over time?
12hOur flavor preferences remain malleable throughout our lives, but especially in childhood.
Researcher want to 'slice and dice' deadly asteroids with rocket-powered bombs, new paper says
12hPhysicists propose a new plan to "slice and dice" incoming asteroids that could save Earth from a deadly calamity.
[March 2018] Self-Driving Cars Must Be Banned Now!
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What Are The Negative Impacts Of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? | Bernard Marr
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Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water
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Ireland’s ASL commits to buy Universal’s hydrogen ‘conversion kits’ for ATRs | News
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Facebook developing new ‘Ego4D’ AI that can see, hear, remember whatever you do
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Virginia’s first offshore wind turbines have become a haven for marine life
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ESA to Test 3D Printing in Space Using Scrap Metals From the Moon
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Ex-SpaceX Engineers Are Building a Cheap, Portable Nuclear Reactor Technology designed for future Mars colonies is 'making nuclear power portable' on Earth.
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Was Our Universe Created in a Laboratory? Developing quantum-gravity technologies may elevate us to a “class A” civilization, capable of creating a baby universe
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How to Plant Trees in the City: It’s Complicated. Trees in cities have the ability to sequester carbon, provide shade, and mitigate flooding. But no one tree fits all environments.
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Smart device makers announced “Matter”, a unifying standard that will allow devices from 200+ companies (including Amazon, Apple, and Google) to integrate together seamlessly. (5 minute read)
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Martian Image: the ridges of 'South Séítah'
13hNASA's Perseverance rover captures a geologic feature with details that offer clues to the area's mysterious past.
China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyond
13hThe arrival of three astronauts at China's new space station on Saturday marks a landmark step in its space ambitions, its longest crewed mission to date.
Moderate earthquake rocks Bali, killing at least 3
13hA moderately strong earthquake and an aftershock hit Indonesia's resort island of Bali early Saturday, killing at least three people and destroying dozens of homes.
Lausanne tackles toxic soil after shock discovery
13hLausanne, the capital of Olympic sport overlooking Lake Geneva, is reeling after discovering that much of its soil is polluted with toxic compounds belched out by an old incinerator.
Det nye plastproblem? Tekstiler kan blive affaldssektorens smertensbarn
13hPLUS. Senest i 2025 skal EU-landene begynde at indsamle og genanvende borgernes aflagte tøj og andet affald af tekstil – den fjerdestørste kilde til CO2-udledning.
New crew docks at China's first permanent space station
13hChinese astronauts began Saturday their six-month mission on China's first permanent space station, after successfully docking aboard their spacecraft.
Igen er en opsigtsvækkende corona-undersøgelse trukket tilbage: 'Det bryder tilliden'
13hUndersøgelsen viste en høj risiko for betændelse i hjertet efter vaccinestik.
Tre corona-historier, der nåede verden rundt, før forskningen blev trukket tilbage
13hDe forkerte forskningsresultater førte blandt andet til misbrug af fnatmedicin.
1907: Københavns centralbanegård flytter til den anden side af Vesterbrogade
15hDer bliver smukt og frit i den den nye banegårds 210 x 90 alen store midterhal med plads for butikker, kiosker o. lign. foruden den 220 fod lange indleveringsskranke til bagagen.
What is it like running a psychology youtube channel?
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Tylenol During Pregnancy Linked to Developmental Disorders
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Håll dig ung – sjung!
17hKörsång får oss att må bättre, visar tidigare forskning. Men kan gemensam sång även bromsa åldrandet? Det hoppas ett nytt forskningsprojekt ge svar på.
Arkeologiska fynd: Människor använde tobak för 12 000 år sedan
19hMänniskor använde tobak redan för drygt 12 000 år sedan. Nya arkeologiska fynd flyttar tobaksbruket flera tusen år bakåt i tiden och kastar ljus över hur tobaken fick kontroll över människan.
Plant-eating lizards on the cusp of tooth evolution
23hResearchers found that complex teeth, a hallmark of mammals, also evolved several times in reptiles, prompting the evolutionary success of plant-eating lizards. However, contrary to mammals their tooth evolution was not unidirectional.
Scientists find evidence the early solar system harbored a gap between its inner and outer regions
23hIn the early solar system, a 'protoplanetary disk' of dust and gas rotated around the sun and eventually coalesced into the planets we know today. A new study suggests that a mysterious gap existed within this disk around 4.567 billion years ago, and likely shaped the composition of the solar system's infant planets.
Plankton head polewards
23hOcean warming caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions will prompt many species of marine plankton to seek out new habitats, in some cases as a matter of survival. Researchers expect many organisms to head to the poles and form new communities — with unforeseeable consequences for marine food webs.
Ultrafast magnetism: heating magnets, freezing time
23hMagnetic solids can be demagnetized quickly with a short laser pulse, and there are already so-called HAMR (Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording) memories on the market that function according to this principle. However, the microscopic mechanisms of ultrafast demagnetization remain unclear. Now, a team has developed a new method at BESSY II to quantify one of these mechanisms and applied it to the ra
Flu and heart disease: The surprising connection that should convince you to schedule your shot
23hPatients who have cardiovascular disease are at increased risk of serious complications from the flu, according to a new study. The study found that not only are traditional flu-related outcomes worse among some patients with CVD, but infection in those patients also is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Getting the influenza vaccine, however, substantially reduces cardiov
Why do we remember stressful experiences better?
23hWhen the brain stores memories of objects, it creates a characteristic pattern of activity for each of them. Stress changes such memory traces.
Expansion of wind and solar power too slow to stop climate change
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The production of renewable energy is increasing every year. But after analyzing the growth rates of wind and solar power in 60 countries, researchers conclude that virtually no country is moving sufficiently fast to avoid global warming of 1.5°C or even 2°C. The article "National growth dynamics of wind and solar power compared to the growth required for global climate targets" was published in t
Non Alcoholic ‘Euphoric Beverages’ Let You Socially Lubricate Without Booze
1dIf you’re tired of constantly turning to alcohol while socializing, there is an alternative. Euphoric beverages, like those from Kin, are non alcoholic drinks that can enhance your mood without getting you drunk. Perhaps more importantly, they allow you to socially lubricate without giving you a hangover the next morning. And the newest, and perhaps greatest addition to their product lineup is Ki
How to get the most out of your exercise bike
1dWe ask the experts how to get the most out of your exercise bike
Forestalling age-impaired angiogenesis and blood flow by targeting NOX: Interplay of NOX1, IL-6, and SASP in propagating cell senescence [Medical Sciences]
1dIn an aging population, intense interest has shifted toward prolonging health span. Mounting evidence suggests that cellular reactive species are propagators of cell damage, inflammation, and cellular senescence. Thus, such species have emerged as putative provocateurs and targets for senolysis, and a clearer understanding of their molecular origin and regulation…
Endogenous cannabinoids are required for MC4R-mediated control of energy homeostasis [Medical Sciences]
1dHypothalamic regulation of feeding and energy expenditure is a fundamental and evolutionarily conserved neurophysiological process critical for survival. Dysregulation of these processes, due to environmental or genetic causes, can lead to a variety of pathological conditions ranging from obesity to anorexia. Melanocortins and endogenous cannabinoids (eCBs) have been implicated in…
A pair of dopamine neurons mediate chronic stress signals to induce learning deficit in Drosophila melanogaster [Neuroscience]
1dChronic stress could induce severe cognitive impairments. Despite extensive investigations in mammalian models, the underlying mechanisms remain obscure. Here, we show that chronic stress could induce dramatic learning and memory deficits in Drosophila melanogaster. The chronic stress–induced learning deficit (CSLD) is long lasting and associated with other depression-like behaviors. We…
Single-nanometer iron oxide nanoparticles as tissue-permeable MRI contrast agents [Chemistry]
1dMagnetic nanoparticles are robust contrast agents for MRI and often produce particularly strong signal changes per particle. Leveraging these effects to probe cellular- and molecular-level phenomena in tissue can, however, be hindered by the large sizes of typical nanoparticle contrast agents. To address this limitation, we introduce single-nanometer iron oxide…
Leishmania type II dehydrogenase is essential for parasite viability irrespective of the presence of an active complex I [Microbiology]
1dType II NADH dehydrogenases (NDH2) are monotopic enzymes present in the external or internal face of the mitochondrial inner membrane that contribute to NADH/NAD+ balance by conveying electrons from NADH to ubiquinone without coupled proton translocation. Herein, we characterize the product of a gene present in all species of the…
A cell-ECM mechanism for connecting the ipsilateral eye to the brain [Neuroscience]
1dInformation about features in the visual world is parsed by circuits in the retina and is then transmitted to the brain by distinct subtypes of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). Axons from RGC subtypes are stratified in retinorecipient brain nuclei, such as the superior colliculus (SC), to provide a segregated relay…
Bioinspired micro/nanomotor with visible light energy-dependent forward, reverse, reciprocating, and spinning schooling motion [Applied Physical Sciences]
1dIn nature, microorganisms could sense the intensity of the incident visible light and exhibit bidirectional (positive or negative) phototaxis. However, it is still challenging to achieve the similar biomimetic phototaxis for the artificial micro/nanomotor (MNM) counterparts with the size from a few nanometers to a few micrometers. In this work,…
Changes in selection pressure can facilitate hybridization during biological invasion in a Cuban lizard [Evolution]
1dHybridization is among the evolutionary mechanisms most frequently hypothesized to drive the success of invasive species, in part because hybrids are common in invasive populations. One explanation for this pattern is that biological invasions coincide with a change in selection pressures that limit hybridization in the native range. To investigate…
Swarm intelligence begins now or never [Social Sciences]
1dIn vivid detail, Bak-Coleman et al. (1) describe explosively multiplicative global pathologies of scale posing existential risk to humanity. They argue that the study of collective behavior in the age of digital social media must rise to a “crisis discipline” dedicated to averting global ruin through the adaptive manipulation of…
Curvature thylakoid 1 proteins modulate prolamellar body morphology and promote organized thylakoid biogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana [Plant Biology]
1dThe term “de-etiolation” refers to the light-dependent differentiation of etioplasts to chloroplasts in angiosperms. The underlying process involves reorganization of prolamellar bodies (PLBs) and prothylakoids into thylakoids, with concurrent changes in protein, lipid, and pigment composition, which together lead to the assembly of active photosynthetic complexes. Despite the highly conserved…
The low-complexity domain of the FUS RNA binding protein self-assembles via the mutually exclusive use of two distinct cross-{beta} cores [Biochemistry]
1dThe low-complexity (LC) domain of the fused in sarcoma (FUS) RNA binding protein self-associates in a manner causing phase separation from an aqueous environment. Incubation of the FUS LC domain under physiologically normal conditions of salt and pH leads to rapid formation of liquid-like droplets that mature into a gel-like…
Reply to Cheong and Jones: The role of science in responding to collective behavioral threats [Social Sciences]
1dIn our PNAS article “Stewardship of global collective behavior” (1), we describe the breakneck pace of recent innovations in information technology. This radical transformation has transpired not through a stewarded effort to improve information quality or to further human well-being. Rather, current technologies have been developed and deployed largely for…
Former General Warns About Rise of Killer Robots
1dInevitable Evil Former general Stanley McChrystal, who led coalition forces in Afghanistan for two years before criticizing the Obama administration and getting fired , has a dire warning: Killer robots are coming , and we may never understand the decisions that they make. McChrystal told Yahoo News that he believes any bans on killer robots or, less colloquially, on giving an algorithm the power
Scientists Admit That Yeah, Nuking an Asteroid Might Actually Work
1dLast Hurrah Nuking an incoming asteroid as a last-ditch effort to save the planet has long captivated the imaginations of real-life experts and filmmakers alike. But many astronomers have maintained that it would never work, saying we should come up with other ideas instead. But new research may show that those naysayers are wrong, Gizmodo reports , because computer simulations indicate that a la
Nothing funny about bad year for Maine's clownish puffins
1dMaine's beloved puffins suffered one of their worst years for reproduction in decades this summer due to a lack of the small fish they eat.
California OKs new protections for leatherback sea turtles
1dCalifornia has added the Pacific leatherback sea turtle to its endangered species list, guaranteeing more protections for a rapidly dwindling population.
Study: Adolescents' experiences with police have harmful repercussions for later life outcomes
1dThe criminal justice system has changed dramatically in the past half century and with these changes has come a greater potential for adolescents to encounter police. A new study examined how adolescents' experiences with police—either directly or vicariously (e.g., via witnessing an encounter)—affected their future orientation during the transition to adulthood. The study concluded that adolescen
Prosecutors embrace a color-blind approach to prosecution, highlights need for cultural rescripting in prosecution
1dA new study explored how prosecutors think about race in criminal justice, providing ideas of how to break the color-blind approach to prosecution that can entrench racial disparities. The study found that prosecutors broadly argue that race should not be considered when processing cases.
Scientists Face a Third Round of Charges by Mexican Government
1dNearly three dozen of Mexico’s leading researchers are being accused of money laundering, embezzlement, and organized crime, a move other academics say is politically motivated.
Understanding Cancer Evolution Through the Lens of Single Cell Genomics
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Nicholas Navin and Lars Velten discuss sampling, sequencing, and tracing single cells to study how cancer cells adapt to various environments.
The Secret Science Behind Alcohol-Removed Wine
1dToday’s alcohol-removed renaissance is a combination of chemistry and art.
Astronomers Find First-Ever Planet Orbiting Dead Star
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Humanity has existed for 300,000 years, give or take a millennium. That might sound like a long time when the average human lives at most a few decades, but it’s really just a cosmic blink of the eye. Even if Homo sapiens exceeds all expectations and survives both political strife and climate change, the sun will eventually turn Earth into a cinder. However, a new discovery from the W. M. Keck Ob
Dotmatics partners with RockStep Solutions to provide an integrated solution for digitalized in vivo drug discovery
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The Earth's Equatorial Bulge Shapes the Planet's Physics
1dPhysics amalate Fri, 10/15/2021 – 15:20 Image Media credits Johanna Goodyear/Shutterstock Meteorologists, oceanographers and snipers have to account for this deformation. Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Will Sullivan, Staff Writer https://www.insidescience.org/news/earths-equatorial-bulge-shapes-planets-physi…
VectorBuilder and Landau enter into strategic partnership to establish world’s first primate gene therapy R&D center
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A class II MHC-targeted vaccine elicits immunity against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants [Immunology and Inflammation]
1dThe pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in over 100 million infections and millions of deaths. Effective vaccines remain the best hope of curtailing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, morbidity, and mortality. The vaccines in current use require cold storage and sophisticated manufacturing capacity, which complicates their…
COVID curriculum brings science home for high school students
1dWhen the pandemic sent many students home, University of Arizona researchers and Tucson teachers quickly adapted to the challenges of teaching science without a lab or classroom. A new paper, published in the journal The American Biology Teacher, outlines an at-home science lesson developed at UArizona to teach high schoolers about bioinformatics and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The
Study on motivational narratives of meth users in alabama is first photo-ethnography in criminology
1dA new study examining the narratives and motivations of men and women in rural Alabama who used methamphetamine (meth) is forthcoming in Criminology, a publication of the American Society of Criminology. It is the first photo-ethnography to be published in the journal. The study was led by researchers Heith Copes (University of Alabama at Birmingham [UAB]), Fiona Brookman (University of South Wale
Monitoring glucose levels, no needles required
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Noninvasive glucose monitoring devices are not currently commercially available in the United States, so people with diabetes must collect blood samples or use sensors embedded under the skin to measure their blood sugar levels. Now, with a new wearable device less intrusive glucose monitoring could become the norm.
Does a dehumidifier cool a room?
1dDehumidifiers remove excess moisture from a room, but does a dehumidifier cool a room? We explore the answer here.
New study uncovers why there is so little competition in government procurement
1dProcurement accounts for more than 10 percent of U.S. federal government spending. Yet the extent of competition for a procurement contract is not very robust, with contracts rarely having many bids and often having only one.
'Broken heart' syndrome is on the rise in women
1dResearchers have discovered two alarming trends in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy — also known as 'broken heart' syndrome — a condition that is often triggered by stress or loss and can lead to long-term heart injury and impaired heart function.
Brain ‘noise’ may hold the keys to psychiatric treatment efficacy
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It remains a central challenge in psychiatry to reliably judge whether a patient will respond to treatment. Researchers now show that moment-to-moment fluctuations in brain activity can reliably predict whether patients with social anxiety disorder will be receptive to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
The Southern Ocean’s role in driving global carbon cycle stronger than expected
1dBased on the most comprehensive winter study to date, conducted in the Southern Ocean during July and August 2017, scientists were able to show that phytoplankton were indeed active during the icy cold and dark winter months. These findings are important for predictive global climate models, which currently are based predominantly on spring and summer seasons. With the addition of data from winter
Key protein linked to appetite and obesity in mice
1dResearchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have identified a protein that plays a key role in how the brain regulates appetite and metabolism. Loss of the protein, XRN1, from the forebrain, resulted in obese mice with an insatiable appetite, according to a new study published in the journal, iScience.
How to Build an Offshore Wind Farm
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These huge construction projects can feature turbines taller than some skyscrapers — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Governor Calls Journalist a “Hacker” for Looking at HTML
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I’m In Missouri Governor Mike Parson is furious about a journalist who exposed and reported a serious cybersecurity flaw on a government website. Here’s what happened: St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Josh Renaud identified a flaw that left over 100,000 Social Security numbers of teachers, administrators, and other government employees exposed in plaintext, Motherboard reports . When he reported
Dealing with Christmas supply chain indigestion
1dSeasonal shortages are a spur to manufacturers to invest in capacity
What Research Says About the CDC's New 3-Foot Quarantine Rule
1dThe CDC now suggests that only children who were within 3 feet, not 6 feet, of an infected student should quarantine, provided they were masked in a classroom. Does the science support this change?
Author Correction: Stabilizing indium sulfide for CO2 electroreduction to formate at high rate by zinc incorporation
1dNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26430-5 Author Correction: Stabilizing indium sulfide for CO 2 electroreduction to formate at high rate by zinc incorporation
Beethoven's Unfinished 10th Symphony Brought to Life by Artificial Intelligence
1dNearly 200 years after his death, the German composer’s musical scratch was pieced together by machine—with a lot of human help.
Possible alternative treatment for Lyme disease
1dResearchers have described a new antibiotic that appears to have the potential to cure Lyme disease.
New game can help users identify, avoid online echo chambers
1dEvery day, social media users are exposed to fake news and political polarization on social networks. What makes people vulnerable to believing false information they find online?
Därför väljer KTH-forskaren bort hybridmöten
1dHybridmöten är sällan lyckade, enligt KTH-forskaren Jens Edlund. Det är bättre att alla deltagare sitter med varsin skärm, helst i separata mötesrum. Ett jobbmöte där några personer deltar på plats i rummet medan andra är med på distans via skärm är ingen bra lösning, enligt Jens Edlund, universitetslektor vid avdelningen Tal, musik och hörsel på KTH. – Många försöker rigga teknisk utrustning för
As Pandemic Continues, Race for Covid-19 Therapeutics Heats Up
1dOn Monday, the drugmaker Merck and a partner, Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, announced they were seeking emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a new Covid-19 drug. If authorized, the drug, molnupiravir, would be the first antiviral pill to treat Covid-19.
Ranking healthfulness of foods from first to worst
1dFood Compass, a new nutrient profiling system, rates the healthfulness of foods, beverages, and mixed meals on a score of 1-100 based on a wide range of science-based attributes. This adaptable tool aims to encourage healthier choices, spur industry reformulation, and guide nutrition policies.
Scientists map brain circuit that drives activity in fertile females
1dScientists have known for a century that female animals become more active just as they are about to ovulate, a behavior that evolved to enhance their chances of mating when they are fertile.
Cell-based influenza vaccine provides protection against the flu in children
1dA cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study.
Bone-loss discovery points to new treatment for osteoporosis
1dA new discovery about osteoporosis suggests a potential treatment target for that brittle-bone disease and for bone loss from rheumatoid arthritis.
80 percent of people in Switzerland feel fully integrated into society
1dSocial exclusion is currently a topic that's being broadly discussed in the public sphere. It generally refers to a multidimensional process that is shaped by changes in the economic structure over the past few decades and is pushing an increasing share of the population to the economic margins, be it through unemployment, poverty or uncertain living conditions. It is commonly assumed that this re
How I wrote a pop-science book
1dNature, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02835-6 Much of John Tregoning’s pandemic year was spent writing a book about infectious disease. Now that it’s out, what has he learnt?
Undruggable – A Special 3-Part Q&A Series
1dJoin us for a Q&A webinar event and explore Undruggable, a special edition podcast series produced by The Scientist’s Creative Services Team and brought to you by Amgen
Undruggable – A Special 5-Part Podcast Series
1dWelcome to Undruggable, a special edition podcast series produced by The Scientist’s Creative Services Team.
Sustainable farming: There’s no one solution
1dSustainable agriculture will not be achieved by one universal solution. A meta-analysis shows that the current focus on no-till farming does not achieve the desired results. A sustainable system of agriculture must be designed for local needs and in dialog with local farmers.
Artificial intelligence-based technology quickly identifies genetic causes of serious disease
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1dGEM Fabric Genomics AI
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology rapidly diagnoses rare disorders in critically ill children with high accuracy. The benchmark finding foreshadows the next phase of medicine, where technology helps clinicians quickly determine the root cause of disease so they can give patients the right treatment sooner.
Brain activity patterns after trauma may predict long-term mental health
1dThe way a person's brain responds to stress following a traumatic event, such as a car accident, may help to predict their long-term mental health outcomes, according to new research. The study followed more than 3,000 people for up to a year after exposure to a traumatic event.
Unique underpinnings revealed for stomach’s acid pump
1dResearchers have improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of a key protein that makes the stomach acidic. Their findings could lead to better drugs for stomach ulcers and shed light on the functions of similar proteins across the human body.
A Garbage Piece of Gaming History is Up For Auction
1dImage by Robrady Design Heritage Auctions has announced that it will auction a genuine piece of gaming history — albeit a scammy, non-functional piece that wasn’t worth money even when it was new. What we have here, folks, is a genuine Infinium Labs Phantom, which is essentially a fake gaming console prototype. Put differently, Heritage Auctions is selling a genuine prototype for what amounted to
DEBAT: Derfor går det galt med byggeprojekter
1dPLUS. Et byggeprojekt er i sig selv ikke farligt. Det er en bil heller ikke, før det øjeblik, chaufføren mister kontrollen over den. Vi skal blive bedre til at genkende tegnene på, at et byggeprojekt er på afveje og være omstillingsparate nok til at få projektet tilbage på rette spor i tide, før det e…
Commentary: We'll have to sacrifice Joshua trees to save them
1dJoshua trees, the tall, twisty succulents that mark the Mojave Desert, are survivors.
Late October rains could dampen wildfires and help with drought, forecasters say
1dA wetter-than-average forecast for late October could dampen wildfires burning in Northern California and help ease drought conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Ecological redlines: Possible model for maintaining biodiversity in mainland Southeast Asia
1dWith the upcoming launch of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, identification of conservation targets is essential. However, current global conservation targets focus on biodiversity conservation, ignoring ecosystem services and vulnerabilities.
A new way to read H3K27 methylation
1dOn September 27, the research team led by Prof. MA Zhonghua at the Zhejiang University College of Agriculture & Biotechnology published an article titled "Fusarium BP1 is a reader of H3K27 methylation" in the journal Nucleic Acids Research.
How herpes seizes proteins' means of production
1dThe Graham and Crump groups at the University of Cambridge and the Svergun Group at EMBL Hamburg have discovered a mechanism by which the herpes simplex virus takes control of the molecular machinery of human cells. Their work reveals how a dedicated viral protein hijacks key host proteins, forcing the host cell to produce and release copies of the virus.
New nanowire architectures boost computers' processing power
1dValerio Piazza is creating new 3D architectures built from an inventive form of nanowire. His research aims to push the boundaries of miniaturization and pave the way to more powerful electronic devices. He has just won the 2020 Piaget Scientific Award, whose prize money will fund his work at EPFL for a year.
It’s all in the delivery – Antibodies improve nanoparticle delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids
1dThis improved technological platform can be used to develop new treatments, molecular diagnosis strategies or vaccines for various diseases.
10 Invasive Species You Can (and Should) Eat
1dFrom backyard weeds and vines to wild pigs and fish, the list of invasive species runs long. Adding these plants and creatures to your menu could help native ecosystems.
FBI joins investigation of Orange County oil spill
1dThe FBI has joined the investigation into the oil spill that dumped thousands of gallons of crude off the coast of Orange County to determine whether any criminal violations occurred, the agency announced Thursday.
Intelligent optical chip to improve telecommunications
1dFrom the internet, to fiber or satellite communications and medical diagnostics, our everyday life relies on optical technologies. These technologies use optical pulsed sources to transfer, retrieve or compute information. Gaining control over optical pulse shapes thus paves the way for further advances.
The new German coalition government says it will phase out coal electricity production by 2030; currently, it accounts for approx 25% of the total.
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NASA spacecrafts: Lucy in the sky: Spacecraft will visit record 8 asteroids, launching soon. "DART" will launch itself into an asteroid as a test on how we can redirect an asteroid.
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A group of German researchers has made a major advance in creating highly realistic 3D environments from a sequence of photos or some video
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Nipah virus could cause another deadly pandemic, warns the inventor of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine
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Best framework to assess emerging markets/opportunities?
1dRecently read an interesting blog that offered a framework to spot opportunities in emerging markets. Would be great to hear other people's take on how to spot opportunities, and better yet how to get a large team on board with developing products in that specific area? submitted by /u/liannrobyn [link] [comments]
UK announces potential sites for prototype fusion energy plant
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Aided by stem cells, a lizard regenerates a perfect tail for first time in more than 250 million years: Experiment helps inform efforts to improve wound-healing in humans — ScienceDaily
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Critical vaccine for koalas set to be rolled out
1dWhile vaccination queues have become commonplace across Australia, the sight of hundreds of koalas lining up for a life-saving jab over coming months is still expected to turn some heads.
Genes play key role in exercise outcomes
1dA new study has found that genes can explain up to 72% of the difference in outcome between people after a specific fitness exercise. The research involved data from 3,012 adults and has identified a number of specific genes which influence the outcomes of different physical activities.
Serotonin plays a role in remembering new people
1dTargeted stimulation of the brain’s serotonin system could improve memories of new acquaintances, research with mice shows. As reported in Nature , the research team observed how the mouse brain forms a memory of a new acquaintance and demonstrated the ability to selectively dampen or enhance these social memories with targeted drugs. “We identified neurons that appear to tell a mouse that it’s i
Ikke alle nyinstallerede solceller vil være til gavn for klimaet
1dPLUS. Hvorvidt der er en klimagevinst at hente ved at installere solceller, afhænger solcellernes oprindelse og produktion. Det viser livscyklusanalyser lavet af Aalborg Universitet.
Working to make measurements of plasma disruption mitigation methods more accurate
1dA team of fusion researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory used datasets from measurements on the Joint European Torus, or JET, tokamak to model an improved method for quantifying the amount of plasma-radiated power during a disruption of normal operations.
Fast flows prevent buildup of impurities on the edge of tokamak plasmas
1dImpurities in the plasmas in fusion tokamaks can reduce performance. These impurities are created by interactions between the hot plasma and the metal tokamak walls. These walls are often armored with tungsten. This material resists heat, but degrades over time, releasing impurities into the plasma. Simulations predict how these impurities behave, but they are difficult to measure directly because
A good job for robots found – dealing with our embarrassing problems
1dMany TV shows have a scene where a customer attempts to buy a potentially embarrassing product—a pornographic magazine perhaps or a diarrhea treatment—only to have the assistant loudly check the price or ask questions for other people to hear.
DIY ‘smart’ white cane works like a self-driving car
1dA new, affordable smart cane guides people with visual impairments safely and efficiently through their environments, say researchers. Most know the white cane as a simple but crucial tool that assists people with visual impairments in making their way through the world. Using tools from autonomous vehicles, the research team built the augmented cane, which helps people detect and identify obstac
Greening the gray: Fighting floods with restoration versus riprap
1dWhen Hurricane Ida roared to shore in Louisiana last month, a system of flood gates, levees, and pumps largely kept the water out of New Orleans. Natural barriers such as wetlands, islands, and even oyster reefs also played a role by acting as "speed bumps" that damped the storm's impact.
Death penalty can express society's outrage, but biases often taint the verdict
1dIn its hearing on Oct. 13, 2021, the Supreme Court appeared to favor reinstating the death sentence for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was found guilty of planting homemade bombs, with the help of his brother, Tamerlan, along the crowded Boston Marathon route on April 15, 2013. The bombs killed three people and injured 260.
More than 50 percent of farmers remain optimistic about the future of their businesses
1dRABI's Big Farming Survey results have revealed that despite the farming community facing significant mental and physical health challenges, more than 50% remain optimistic about the future of their farm businesses.
The World’s Electronic Waste This Year Will Weigh More Than the Great Wall of China
1dIt’s widely known that the world has a plastics problem. From landfills to the ocean , the stuff is everywhere, and our conscientious efforts to recycle don’t do nearly as much good as we think. What’s less widely known is that we have a similar problem with another kind of waste: electronics. A report published this week on WEEE Forum revealed that the total waste electronic and electrical equip
Report highlights opportunities to mitigate climate change to promote human health
1dA new report involving an Exeter expert shows how action to mitigate climate chance could promote human health.
US firm sees 'exciting' moment as space tourism booms
1dAs competition in the space tourism industry heats up, a US-based firm said Friday it was excited to re-enter the sector with the upcoming launch of a Japanese billionaire.
Russian rocket tests briefly destabilise space station
1dThe International Space Station was briefly destabilised Friday during tests of a Russian-made Soyuz rocket, but the crew and the orbital station were not in danger, Moscow said.
Widespread collapse of West Antarctica's ice sheet is avoidable if we keep global warming below 2C
1dRising seas are already making storm damage more costly, adding to the impact on about 700 million people who live in low-lying coastal areas at risk of flooding.
Japanese billionaire gets ready for December space mission
1dA forthcoming flight to space by a Japanese billionaire will allow the public to have a closer look at life on board the orbiting outpost, the president of Space Adventures, a company that organized the flight, said Friday.
Fresh concerns for wetland springs
1dNew research led by Flinders University is renewing calls to protect the source of water and aquifers supporting the ecologically significant Doongmabulla Springs Complex in central Queensland from a proposed Carmichael coal mine in the Galilee Basin.
Searching for John Dillinger's Buried Treasure | Expedition Unknown
1dStream Expedition Unknown on discovery+ ► https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/expedition-unknown #Discovery #ExpeditionUnknown #TreasureHunting Subscribe to Discovery: http://bit.ly/SubscribeDiscovery Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Discovery We're on Instagram! https://instagram.com/Discovery Join Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discovery Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitte
Roboten som går, flyger och åker skateboard
1dRoboten LEO är en riktig akrobat. Inte nog med att den kan gå – den kan också flyga, åka skateboard och gå på lina. Nyckeln är dess utformning som ligger i gränslandet mellan en tvåbent robot och en drönare. LEO kan exempelvis flyga upp till höga höjder, eller flyga över besvärlig terräng. I framtiden ska den kunna ta över farliga arbetsuppgifter som i dag utförs av människor.
PhenQ Reviews: Is It Worth the Money? Know This Before Buying
1dPhenQ is an industry leader for powerful fat burning weight loss support due to its unique five-in-one formula of natural ingredients, but is the PhenQ fat burner diet pill worth your money or just another scam?
Imminent asteroid missions could reveal our origins, and help save Earth from deadly strike
1dAsteroids are remnants of the early Solar System, with the potential to reveal secrets of our planet's origins. But they could also bring an end to life on Earth. Now two missions, Lucy and DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) will provide further insights into both of these features—with DART even attempting to redirect the orbit of a moon around an asteroid.
How much will our emissions have an impact on future Antarctic ice loss?
1dWhile the impact of emissions on Antarctic ice melt may not become clear for another hundred years, the consequences of the climate decisions made this decade will be felt for centuries.
Ultrafast optical switching can save overwhelmed datacenters
1dEPFL and Microsoft Research scientists demonstrated ultrafast optical circuit switching using a chip-based soliton comb laser and a completely passive diffraction grating device. This particular architecture could enable an energy-efficient optical datacenter to meet enormous data bandwidth requirements in future.
Buying early only increases supply shortage and panic
1dConsumers would be better off in the long run buying more selectively and at their normal time, according to Professor Manmohan Sodhi, Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass).
Building a cross-border dark matter experiment deep underground, during a pandemic
1dIn the search for dark matter particles, a tabletop experiment in the heart of a Canadian mine might do the trick. The SENSEI collaboration uses skipper charged-couple devices, or CCDs, which are the most sensitive sensors of their kind, dreamt up decades ago and only recently realized.
Färre sjukskrivningar när vårdpersonal utbildades i ACT
1dNär personal inom primärvården utbildades i terapiformen ACT sjönk sjukskrivningarna för deras patienter med 21 procent. Det visar en studie från Linköpings universitet. Ungefär 60 procent av alla sjukskrivningar i Sverige är idag relaterade till ångest, depression, smärta och olika former av stressdiagnoser. De flesta patienter med sådana problem behandlas inom primärvården. – Patienter med exem
Which animals can catch the coronavirus?
1dOn Oct. 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratories announced confirmation of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—in two previously uninfected animal species at a zoo in Illinois. Dr. Leyi Wang, a virologist and professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, first tested the samples in the university's Veterinary Diagnos
Deciphering the mysteries of enigmatic fungi
1dFew things alive on Earth occupy as little of our brain space as fungi. The vast majority of these organisms—neither plant nor animal—are invisibly small or perpetually hidden underneath our feet. Only when mushrooms breach the soil can we even see them.
Synthetic biology moves into the realm of the unnatural
1dThe field of synthetic biology has had great success engineering yeast and bacteria to make chemicals—biofuels, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, even the hoppy flavors of beer—cheaply and more sustainably, with only sugar as the energy source.
Physicists make most precise measurement ever of neutron’s lifetime
1dNature, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02812-z But decades-long mystery of how long the particles live persists.
We Might Be Able to Nuke Asteroids to Save the Planet After All
1dCredit: NASA For years, the conventional wisdom has been that you can’t just nuke an incoming asteroid to save the planet, no matter what Hollywood movies have told you. The logic is quite straightforward; blowing space rocks into pieces would cause an even deadlier rain of smaller astroids that would pelt the entire surface of Earth. However, a new simulation from researchers at Lawrence Livermo
Take To The Skies With Over 70% Off This 4K Drone
1dDrones were once so expensive, you only found them in military arsenals and it took a pilot’s license to get one in the air. Now, though, they’re everywhere, doing scientific grunt work , and they’re easy to fly. This 4K Dual-Camera Pro GPS Drone puts a 4K image handy for wherever you want to film. It’s on sale for just $69.95 (reg. $272). Easy To Fly For new pilots, this drone is a snap to contr
I 2027 ved vi hvordan 6G kommer til at se ud
1dPLUS. Ifølge den store svenske teleleverandør Ericsson kan de første 6G-standarder være klar i 2027. Mens alle de store leverandører, Ericsson, Nokia og Huawei sigter efter de første kommercielle produkter i 2030, så har 3GPP der håndterer de globale mobilstandarder, endnu ingen tidsplan klar.
Facebook Isn't the Only Thing That Failed Free Speech
1dPlus: Zuck’s Georgetown speech, Microsoft’s upgrade plans, and William Shatner’s trip to space.
Imagined jazz improv changes the brain like real singing
1dJust imagining improvised performances can elicit the same flow-like states as when jazz musicians are singing, research finds. For the study, researchers recruited 21 advanced jazz musicians and prompted them to vocalize or imagine one of the four scores from the Bebop era of jazz based on a standard 12-bar blues chordal progression while undergoing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
The Case for Ocean Optimism
1dWith the health of the ocean under threat, a rallying cry for marine conservation goes global. Here are some of the good-news stories.
The Evolution of Social Anxiety
1dFear of social situations existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Evolutionary models may explain why we developed this trait in the first place.
Was Our Universe Created in a Laboratory?
1dDeveloping quantum-gravity technologies may elevate us to a “class A” civilization, capable of creating a baby universe — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Daily briefing: Evidence for tobacco use going back to the Pleistocene
1dNature, Published online: 14 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02821-y Charred seeds push the earliest tobacco use back 9,000 years. Plus, how the COVID pandemic unleashed attacks on scientists, and exploring the singularity at the top of an apple.
Fetma hos fyra av tio covidsjuka vuxna på IVA
1dPersoner med fetma, det vill säga ett BMI över 30, var överrepresenterade bland vuxna som intensivvårdades i Sverige för covid-19 under pandemins första våg. Drygt 39 procent hade fetma, mot cirka 16 procent i befolkningen. De hade också större risk för lång vårdtid och dödsfall på IVA. Forskare vid Göteborgs universitet har i en studie undersökt betydelsen av högt BMI för negativ utgång vid inte
Koldioxid omvandlas tillbaka till bränslen
1dOmvandling av koldioxid till bränslen med elektrokemi är en spännande teknik. Sergey Koroidov utvecklar den grundläggande förståelsen för dessa reaktioner genom att studera omvandlingen på atomär och molekylär nivå. Förnybara energikällor, som sol- och vindkraft, är ”sårbara” genom att inte producera el när det inte blåser eller solen inte skiner. Den energi som genereras måste lagras för att var
Superionic Ice and Magnetic Fields
1dSome planets have planetary magnetic fields, while others don’t. Mercury has a weak magnetic field, while Venus and Mars have no significant magnetic field. This was bad news for Mars (or any critters living on Mars in the past) because the lack of a significant magnetic field allowed the solar wind to slowly strip away most of its atmosphere. Life on Earth enjoys the protection of a strong plane
What are the different types of headaches?
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An overview of the types of headaches, causes and treatment.
Mani vid bipolär sjukdom ger förändringar i hjärnan
1dPatienter med bipolär sjukdom som får maniska sjukdomsskov, utvecklar mer förändringar i hjärnan än patienter utan skov. Ju fler maniska episoder patienterna upplevde, desto mer minskade hjärnbarkens tjocklek. Resultaten tyder på att bipolär sjukdom kan vara en neuroprogressiv sjukdom. Studien, som letts av forskare vid Karolinska Institutet och Göteborgs universitet, ser även en koppling mellan
PODCAST: Hvordan opstod livet på Jorden – og hvem har vundet i evolutionens lotteri?
1dOpskriften på liv får du i ugens Transformator, hvor vi fortsætter serien ‘Sikkert og vist’ om livets opståen på vores klode. Det skal også handle om mælkekartoner, plast og tekstilaffald, som vi nu skal sortere, selvom teknologien til at genanvende det mangler.
Do headaches affect working memory? (All aged 18-65 welcome)
1dHi folks! I am in my Final year of my Psychology degree, and for my dissertation I am exploring the effects that headaches can have on working memory. If you do or do not experience headaches I would love it if you could take part in my study! It would really be beneficial to my data if participants could do both parts of my study, there will be a questionnaire followed by a cognitive task. *Plea
Interview with a neuroscience and psychiatry researcher about Mental Health Research and the importance of promoting diversity in STEM
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Researchers release integrated dataset of hydrological and thermal deformation in Qinghai-Tibet engineering corridor
1dChinese researchers recently released an integrated observation dataset of the hydrological and thermal deformation covering permafrost engineering and slope areas in the Qinghai-Tibet Engineering Corridor (QTEC).
The photoelectric properties of MAPbI3
1dOrganic-inorganic hybrid perovskites (OIHPs) are promising in photovoltaic energy harvesting, electro-optic detection, and all-optical conversion. Understanding the atomic structure and structural instability of OIHPs is the key to appreciate their remarkable photoelectric properties.
Mechanism and evolution process of supercritical fluid
1dFluids are like the "blood" inside the solid Earth, playing an important role in the transportation of matter and energy. Due to the compositional difference, rocks that composed mainly of silicate and common fluids have a typically low level of miscibility.
Unlined waste disposal pits endanger groundwater in San Joaquin Valley
1dA new study by the energy science and policy research institute, Physicians, Scientists, and Engineers (PSE) for Healthy Energy shows that the disposal of over 16 billion barrels of oil and gas wastewater into unlined pits over a 50-year period has introduced salts, carcinogens, and other toxins into regional aquifers.
Being You by Anil Seth — the construction of consciousness
1dThe neuroscientist says our perceptions have little to do with intelligence and everything to do with sensing our environment to stay alive
Climate lessons from COVID, and the end of paperwork: Books in brief
1dNature, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02833-8 Andrew Robinson reviews five of the week’s best science picks.
Our enormous fish catches have skewed ocean chemistry
1dNature, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02801-2 Industrial fishing seems to have altered the processing of biomass in the ocean.
Dansk keynote ved ECTRIMS: Derfor er træning så vigtigt ved MS
1dProfessor Ulriks Dalgas er ved ECTRIMS blevet bedt om at holde et keynote-oplæg om vigtigheden af træning hos personer med multipel sklerose.
A Malaria Vaccine for Children: A Historic Achievement that will Save Countless Lives
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1dWHO Malaria Africa
WHO has officially recommended the first ever vaccine against a parasite, in this case malaria, and it will save thousands of kids' lives every year. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
A thousand words, unspoken
1dNature, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02767-1 Memories are made of this.
Solid effekt af ozanimod efter fire år
1dData fra fase 3-studiet DAYBREAK viser god langtidseffekt af behandling af patienter med multipel sklerose med Bristol Myers Squibbs ozanimod.
With latest mission, China renews space cooperation vow
1dShortly ahead of sending a new three-person crew to its space station, China on Friday renewed its commitment to international cooperation in the peaceful use of space.
MikroRNA kan spille en rolle i prognosen ved MS
1dDansk forskning viser, at det er muligt ved hjælp af mikroRNA at udtale sig om behandlingseffekten ved behandling af multipel sklerose. MikroRNA kan måske også sladre om meget mere, siger forsker.
Publisher retracts paper with ethics committee discrepancy after question from Retraction Watch
1dDove, a publisher owned by Taylor & Francis, has retracted a paper published last year after a Retraction Watch reader pointed out that the authors’ statements on ethical approval made no sense. Dove’s Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy published the article, “Serum Human Epididymis Protein 4 is a Potential Biomarker for Early … Continue reading
God langtidseffekt af Enspryng ved NMOSD
1dNye data, der er blevet præsenteret på ECTRIMS, viser, at mere end 70 pct. af patienter med NMOSD ikke har haft sygdomstilbagefald i løbet af fire års behandling med Enspryng.
Fysisk træning påvirker ikke attakhyppighed, men viser neuroprotektivt potentiale i tidlige MS-stadier
1dFysisk træning har god effekt på den fysiske funktion ved multipel sklerose, men tidlig træning i forbindelse med en diagnose med multipel sklerose har ikke entydigt gavnlig effekt på attakhyppighed og global hjerneatrofi. Til gengæld indikerer ny forskning en gavnlig effekt på hjernens mikrostrukturelle integritet.
Rapport: Olie- og fossilsektoren afgørende for at nedsætte metanudslip
1dDet dur ikke, at vi kun fokuserer på at begrænse CO2-udslip. IEA peger på olie- og fossilsektoren.
Hensigten er god nok – men vi står med store udfordringer i at genanvende plast og tekstiler
1dPLUS. Vi spiller hasard med borgernes tillid til affaldssystemet, når vi går for hurtigt frem, advarer en affaldsekspert.
Scientists under attack and weird viruses — the week in infographics
1dNature, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02817-8 Nature highlights three key infographics from the week in science and research.
Association between body fat parameters and arterial stiffness
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00175-z
Diagnostic and prognostic value of FDG PET-CT in patients with suspected recurrent thymic epithelial tumors
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00003-4
Relationship between chronic kidney disease and sarcopenia
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-99592-3
A prehospital diagnostic algorithm for strokes using machine learning: a prospective observational study
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-99828-2
The effectiveness of various gargle formulations and salt water against SARS-CoV-2
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-99866-w
Prognostic impact of lingual lymph node metastasis in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue: a retrospective study
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-99925-2
Retinal diffusion restrictions in acute branch retinal arteriolar occlusion
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00127-7
Effects of an electric field on sleep quality and life span mediated by ultraviolet (UV)-A/blue light photoreceptor CRYPTOCHROME in Drosophila
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-99753-4
Multiband charge density wave exposed in a transition metal dichalcogenide
1dNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-25780-4 While multiband superconductivity is the subject of extensive studies, the possibility of multiband charge density waves (CDW) remains elusive. Here, the authors report evidence of gap opening on both inner and outer bands by a CDW state in 2H-NbSe2, suggesting a possible multiband CDW.
Rational design of mechanically robust Ni-rich cathode materials via concentration gradient strategy
1dNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26290-z Mechanical integrity issues are one of the main causes of limited long-term cycle stability for Ni-rich cathode materials. Here the authors analyse the roles of cobalt and manganese and utilise a concentration gradient design to mitigate these issues.
Three chromosome-scale Papaver genomes reveal punctuated patchwork evolution of the morphinan and noscapine biosynthesis pathway
1dNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26330-8 Papaver species P. setigerum, P. rhoeas, and P. somniferum accumulates different levels of morphine and noscapine. Here, the authors report the improved genome assembly of P. somniferum and de novo assembly of the other two species, and reveal the evolution of the benzylisoquinoline alkaloids biosynthetic pat
Damaged brain accelerates bone healing by releasing small extracellular vesicles that target osteoprogenitors
1dNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26302-y Concomitant traumatic brain injury accelerates bone healing, but the mechanism is unclear. Here, the authors show that injured neurons, mainly those in the hippocampus, release osteogenic miRNA-enriched small extracellular vesicles, which targete osteoprogenitors to stimulate bone formation.
SARS-CoV-2 vaccine breakthrough infections with the alpha variant are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic among health care workers
1dNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26154-6 Several COVID-19 vaccines have shown good efficacy in clinical trials. Here, the authors provide real world effectiveness data in a group of BNT162b2 vaccinated health care workers and find that breakthrough infections are asymptomatic or mild.
Photoactivatable ribonucleosides mark base-specific RNA-binding sites
1dNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26317-5 RNA-protein interactions play critical roles in post-transcriptional gene regulation. Here the authors demonstrate pRBS-ID, an updated MS/MS-based method that combines the benefits of photoactivatable ribonucleosides and the chemical cleavage of RNA.
Biomimetic CO oxidation below −100 °C by a nitrate-containing metal-free microporous system
1dNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26157-3 CO oxidation is of importance both for inorganic and living systems. Here the authors demonstrate that CO can be oxidized by nitrate in small-pore SSZ-13 zeolite at a temperature below −100 °C using spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations.
A C. elegans model of C9orf72-associated ALS/FTD uncovers a conserved role for eIF2D in RAN translation
1dNature Communications, Published online: 15 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26303-x A hexanucleotide repeat expansion of C9orf72 is translated to dipeptide repeat proteins in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia patients. Here the authors generate a C. elegans model of C9orf72-mediated ALS/FTD and show that translation initiation factor eIF2D regulates the dipeptide repe
Copenhagen Medical får ny virksomhedsansvarlig læge
1dErfarne kræfter er på vej til Copenhagen Medical A/S. Tidligere lægelig direktør på Rigshospitalet Jannik Hilsted er ny virksomhedsansvarlig læge hos Copenhagen Medical A/S.
Ny ledelse skal styrke Danmarks største radiologiske afdeling
1dRegion Sjælland får ved årsskiftet den største radiologiske afdeling i landet. Nu er ledelsen af den nye afdeling fundet, og det er velkendte ansigter i regionen.
Book Review: How Our Planet Grew So Warm
1dIn “Our Biggest Experiment,” Alice Bell traces the evolution of climate change and the scientific discoveries that revealed the hazards of unfettered energy consumption. Through this wide-ranging history, Bell portrays a fragile world of interconnected problems, the climate crisis fully underway.
DNA paternity tests: how they work and how to do one
1dFind out how to pick the right DNA paternity test for you and the facts about how genetic paternity testing works
Pilotprojekt: Hospitalsafdeling trækker i træningstøjet i arbejdstiden
1dI et nyt projekt skal 100 medarbejdere på Lunge og Infektionsmedicinsk Afdeling på Nordsjællands Hospital træne i arbejdstiden. Målet er at skabe bedre trivsel og en attraktiv arbejdsplads.
Sea lion colony in Mexico defies declining numbers
1dThe population of California sea lions is down dramatically due to climate change, but in one natural refuge area off the coast of northwest Mexico, they are doing well and delighting tourists who dare to swim with them.
Binyrebarkhormon øger risikoen for lungeinfektioner
1dNy dansk forskning viser, at jo mere binyrebarkhormon patienter med svær KOL behandles med, desto større er deres risiko for at blive ramt af en kronisk lungeinfektion. Vi skal have forbruget af binyrebarkhormon ned, siger overlæge og forsker.
MIT grapples with early leader's stance on Native Americans
1dAs the third president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Francis Amasa Walker helped usher the school into national prominence in the late 1800s.
Professor i kardiologi: »I starten syntes hele verden, at vi var dybt uetiske«
1dDet hedder sig, at ‘plejer’ er død eller bør være det, men sådan er det ikke i sundhedsvæsenet. Her kan gammel, veletableret praksis overleve i årevis, selv om dokumentationen ikke er så god. Men ‘plejer’ kan også være afsæt for banebrydende forskning, som Lars Købers, professor i kardiologi på Rigshospitalet, forskning i implanterbare hjertestartere viser.
Patienter med skizofreni har halveret deres medicinforbrug med målrettet nedtrapning
1dDet er muligt at halvere forbruget af medicin hos patienter med skizofreni gennem en målrettet indsats – og nogle kan blive helt fri af medicin. Det viser en evaluering af et satspuljeprojekt med 78 patienter på Psykiatrisk Center Glostrup.
Kaboom: Søværnet sprængte dybdebombe ud for Københavns Havn
1dPLUS. En bombe med 60 kilogram sprængkraft blev fundet i det område, hvor Lynetteholm skal anlægges. Torsdag blev bomben sprængt af dykkere fra Søværnet.
Sådan sprængte Søværnet dybdebomben – se fragmenterne
1dEfter sprængning af en dybdebombe i Øresund kunne orlogskaptajn Lars Møller Pedersen hive både træstykker og metalplader fra bomben op fra 10 meters dybde. Også et gammelt ammunitionshylster til maskingevær blev fundet i området. Se det her.
Video: Tysk dybdebombe sprænges i Øresund
1dEn tysk dybdebombe nær indsejlingen til Købehavns Havn blev sprængt i stykker af dykkere fra Søværnet torsdag. Efterfølgende indsamlede dykkerne stumperne og gav dem til By og Havn til at udstille på Kulturnatten.
Podd: Virus – svåra att kontrollera
1dI den här podden pratar vi om virus. För vad är virus egentligen, varför beter de sig så olika och varför är virus så svåra att kontrollera? För att lära oss mer om virus har vi bjudit in Marianne Jansson, docent i virologi vid Lunds universitet och som forskar på hiv.
Schneider Shorts 15.10.2021 – Russophobia!
1dSchneider Shorts 15.10.2021 – Claudio Hetz tries to close a chapter, fake blot artistry from Sicily and from America, a German society's ombudsperson resigns, a paper which should be put out of its misery, Gerry Melino trolling again, more retractions for Fatih Sen, how Elsevier business model works, and can Lavrov please stop lying for a change?
Vogteren af DSAM’s arvesølv giver formandsstafetten videre
1dGennem sine seks år som formand for Dansk Selskab for Almen Medicin har Anders Beich været en markant stemme i sundhedsdebatten. I den tid har han sat en faglig ære i at skære igennem det, han kalder en jungle af autoriseret sundheds-bullshit, og samtidig stå fast på, at rollen som praktiserende læge bygger på relationer og gensidig tillid læge og patient imellem. Her er hans afskedstale og velko
Når forskning er en hjertesag
1dNysgerrige hjertelæger med næse for gode projekter, en særlig finansieringsmodel og politisk medvind er elementer i forklaringen på dansk kardiologisk forsknings gode, internationale ry. Det er skabt gennem mange år og hviler på et meget bredt fundament. Fremover venter nye tværfaglige samarbejder.
Derfor er dansk kardiologisk forskning i verdensklasse
1dDen internationale status, som dansk hjerteforskning har opnået, er et skoleeksempel på, hvor langt man kan nå, når klinik og politik finder fælles fodslag, siger Novo Nordisk Fondens senior vice president.
En prop i hjertet kan forhindre en i hjernen
1dHvad gør man, når den medicin, der skal beskytte patienter med hjerteflimmer mod blodpropper, forårsager blødninger, der kan være lige så farlige? Forskere i Aarhus har vist, at en lille operation på ca. 40 minutter er et godt alternativ.
»I starten syntes hele verden, at vi var dybt uetiske«
1dDet hedder sig, at ‘plejer’ er død eller bør være det, men sådan er det ikke i sundhedsvæsenet. Her kan gammel, veletableret praksis nogle gange overleve i årevis, selv om dokumentationen måske ikke er så god. Men ‘plejer’ kan også være afsæt for banebrydende forskning.
Lægen Grethe følte sig ‘fanget i et højhastighedstog’
1dEfter et lægeliv med turbo på både speciallægeklinik og operationsstuen sadlede 65-årige Grethe Harbo for 6 år siden om og uddannede sig til lægefaglig coach.
Læger mistrives længe, før de beder om hjælp
1dForhenværende overlæge og speciallæge Grethe Harbo arbejder nu som lægefaglig coach. I sin konsultation, ‘Lægens Stol’, møder hun ofte kolleger, der er tæt på at bukke under for tårnhøje krav og stort arbejdspres.
Mere ulighed i sundhed, tak
1dAfdelingsledelserne sidder i det daglige krydspres fra patienter, personale, forvaltninger og politikere. Men når opgaverne er flere end ressourcerne, bør de også have retten og pligten til at gøre det, der gavner patienterne mest.
Vi må godt være stolte
1dI landet, hvor janteloven er opfundet, er vi ikke vant til at løbe rundt og slå os på brystet i begejstring over os selv og vores landsmænd. Men det må være på sin plads at fremhæve, når nogen gør det rigtig, rigtig godt.
Problemer med plast og tekstiler kan vælte tilliden til affaldssortering
1dPLUS. Det går fint med at genanvende pap og metal. Det ser straks mere sort ud for plast- og tekstilaffald samt mælkekartoner, vurderer eksperter.
Menstrual cycle length pre-menopause may signal heart risk
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1dMenstrual Menopause
Near menopause, the menstrual cycle length often changes, becoming longer. The timing of that change could provide clues to a person’s risk of heart disease, researchers say. A new study, published in the journal Menopause , characterizes cycle-length changes over the menopause transition and found that women whose cycle increased in length two years before their final menstrual period had better
The Second La Niña in Two Years is Upon Us
1dHow might it influence our winter weather? One thing's for sure: It's bad news for the drought-stricken West.
Radikal løsning: Byg kanal tværs over Amager
1dI juli 1937 passerede 20.000 skibe årligt de to broer over Københavns inderhavn. Derfor mente flere, at en Amagerkanal var løsningen.
Bagsiden: En skruedims fra værkstedet
1dBent E. Hansen har en flot trædims liggende på værkstedet, men hvad mon det er?
New metalens focuses light with ultra-deep holes
2dResearchers developed a metasurface that uses very deep, very narrow holes, rather than very tall pillars, to focus light to a single spot.
Scientists discover large rift in the Arctic’s last bastion of thick sea ice
2dIn May 2020, a hole a little smaller than the state of Rhode Island opened up for two weeks in the Last Ice Area, a million-square-kilometer patch of sea ice north of Greenland and Ellesmere Island that's expected to be the last refuge of ice in a rapidly warming Arctic. The polynya is the first one that has been identified in this part of the Last Ice Area.
Bridging optics and electronics
2dResearchers have developed a simple spatial light modulator made from gold electrodes covered by a thin film of electro-optical material that changes its optical properties in response to electric signals.
How the brain ignores distracting information to coordinate movements
2dResearchers have discovered how neurons in a small area of the mammalian brain help filter distracting or disruptive signals — specifically from the hands — to coordinate dexterous movements. Their results may hold lessons in how the brain filters other sensory information as well.
Finicky no more: ancient snakes ate their way to success
2dNature, Published online: 14 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02790-2 The ancestor of living snakes lived on invertebrates, but its descendants colonized the planet by going gourmet.
First mission to Jupiter’s asteroids could reveal Solar System origins
2dNature, Published online: 14 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02807-w NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will loop past the never-before-explored ‘Trojan’ asteroids during a 12-year journey.
China Is Sending the First Woman Astronaut to Its Brand New Space Station
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2dChina Space Station
Crewed Up China has unveiled the crew for its Shenzou 13 mission to the country’s brand new Tiangong space station, including the first female astronaut to venture to the outpost, the South China Morning Post reports . Wang Yaping will spend six months on board the space station — the country’s longest crewed mission to date — alongside astronauts Zhai Zhigang and Ye Guangfu. She could also becom
Candidate Suggests Lowering Sea Levels by Taking “All the Boats Out of the Water”
2dEureka! Scott Pio, a Republican candidate for Virginia’s state legislature who wants to ban abortions and eradicate gun control regulations, may have come up with a solution for climate change that’s so brilliant that the rest of us literally can’t understand it. What if, Pio speculated on Twitter, we simply got rid of all the boats? “I’m curious,” Pio wrote in a since-deleted tweet that was grac
Pollution’s impact on child health
2dAir pollution is known to harm children's respiratory health, but its specific impacts on infection rates have remained unclear. A new analysis provides evidence of a link between the two in low-income settings, and indicates one industry may play an outsized role in the problem.
Laser treatment could significantly improve glaucoma care in Africa, potentially at no extra cost
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2dTreatment Africa Tanzania
Laser treatment has the potential to transform the management of glaucoma in Africa, and to prevent more people from going irreversibly blind, particularly in regions with high disease prevalence and incidence, suggests new research. Conducted in Tanzania, the research is the first randomised controlled trial exploring the use of the laser treatment, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), for pati
Mito warriors: Scientists discover how T cell assassins reload their weapons to kill and kill again
2dResearchers have discovered how T cells — an important component of our immune system — are able keep on killing as they hunt down and kill cancer cells, repeatedly reloading their toxic weapons.
There's So Much More To Explain About How Bodies Sense Pain
2dThe medicine Nobel Prize recognized researchers studying how our bodies sense temperature and touch. Pain is much more complicated.
Q&A: La Nina's back and it's not good for parts of dry West
2dFor the second straight year, the world heads into a new La Nina weather event. This would tend to dry out parts of an already parched and fiery American West and boost an already busy Atlantic hurricane season.
For 50 years, mass incarceration has hurt American families. Here's how to change it
2dFor nearly 50 years, the incarceration rate in the U.S. has grown at an exponential rate. Today, the U.S. has the largest prison population in the world. Incarceration is especially common in poor communities of color where nearly 70% of Black men who did not finish high school and are approaching midlife will be in prison at some point in their lives.
How bacteria create a piggy bank for the lean times
2dBacteria can store extra resources for the lean times. It's a bit like keeping a piggy bank or carrying a backup battery pack. One important reserve is known as cyanophycin granules, which were first noticed by an Italian scientist about 150 years ago. He saw big, dark splotches in the cells of the blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) he was studying without understanding either what they were or thei
Metabolic restoration in HIV-infected patients as a therapeutic approach
2dMedical researchers have shown that optimizing the energy metabolism of key cells enables people with HIV-1 to better defend themselves against the virus.
Cadmium hijacks the high zinc response by binding and activating the HIZR-1 nuclear receptor [Genetics]
2dCadmium is an environmental pollutant and significant health hazard that is similar to the physiological metal zinc. In Caenorhabditis elegans, high zinc homeostasis is regulated by the high zinc activated nuclear receptor (HIZR-1) transcription factor. To define relationships between the responses to high zinc and cadmium, we analyzed transcription. Many…
Timing outweighs magnitude of rainfall in shaping population dynamics of a small mammal species in steppe grassland [Population Biology]
2dClimate change–induced shifts in species phenology differ widely across trophic levels, which may lead to consumer–resource mismatches with cascading population and ecosystem consequences. Here, we examined the effects of different rainfall patterns (i.e., timing and amount) on the phenological asynchrony of population of a generalist herbivore and their food sources…
Genome evolution of the psammophyte Pugionium for desert adaptation and further speciation [Evolution]
2dDeserts exert strong selection pressures on plants, but the underlying genomic drivers of ecological adaptation and subsequent speciation remain largely unknown. Here, we generated de novo genome assemblies and conducted population genomic analyses of the psammophytic genus Pugionium (Brassicaceae). Our results indicated that this bispecific genus had undergone an allopolyploid…
Neogene continental denudation and the beryllium conundrum [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]
2dReconstructing Cenozoic history of continental silicate weathering is crucial for understanding Earth’s carbon cycle and greenhouse history. The question of whether continental silicate weathering increased during the late Cenozoic, setting the stage for glacial cycles, has remained controversial for decades. Whereas numerous independent proxies of weathering in ocean sediments (e.g.,…
Stiffness of targeted layer-by-layer nanoparticles impacts elimination half-life, tumor accumulation, and tumor penetration [Applied Biological Sciences]
2dNanoparticle (NP) stiffness has been shown to significantly impact circulation time and biodistribution in anticancer drug delivery. In particular, the relationship between particle stiffness and tumor accumulation and penetration in vivo is an important phenomenon to consider in optimizing NP-mediated tumor delivery. Layer-by-layer (LbL) NPs represent a promising class of…
Spatial social dilemmas promote diversity [Social Sciences]
2dCooperative investments in social dilemmas can spontaneously diversify into stably coexisting high and low contributors in well-mixed populations. Here we extend the analysis to emerging diversity in (spatially) structured populations. Using pair approximation, we derive analytical expressions for the invasion fitness of rare mutants in structured populations, which then yields…
Totimorphic assemblies from neutrally stable units [Engineering]
2dInspired by the quest for shape-shifting structures in a range of applications, we show how to create morphable structural materials using a neutrally stable unit cell as a building block. This unit cell is a self-stressed hinged structure with a one-parameter family of morphing motions that are all energetically equivalent….
Low-bias ncRNA libraries using ordered two-template relay: Serial template jumping by a modified retroelement reverse transcriptase [Biochemistry]
2dSelfish, non-long terminal repeat (non-LTR) retroelements and mobile group II introns encode reverse transcriptases (RTs) that can initiate DNA synthesis without substantial base pairing of primer and template. Biochemical characterization of these enzymes has been limited by recombinant expression challenges, hampering understanding of their properties and the possible exploitation of…
Prediction of unconventional magnetism in doped FeSb2 [Physics]
2dIt is commonly believed that the energy bands of typical collinear antiferromagnets (AFs), which have zero net magnetization, are Kramers spin-degenerate. Kramers nondegeneracy is usually associated with a global time-reversal symmetry breaking (e.g., via ferromagnetism) or with a combination of spin–orbit interaction and broken spatial inversion symmetry. Recently, another type…
Inherent hepatocytic heterogeneity determines expression and retention of edited F9 alleles post-AAV/CRISPR infusion [Medical Sciences]
2dInfusing CRISPR/donor-loaded adeno-associated viral vectors (AAV/CRISPR) could enable in vivo hepatic gene editing to remedy hemophilia B (HB) with inherited deficiency of clotting factor IX (FIX). Yet, current regimens focus on correcting HB with simple mutations in the coding region of the F9, overlooking those carrying complicated mutations involving the…
Retraction for Start et al., Physiology underlies the assembly of ecological communities [Retractions]
2dECOLOGY Retraction for “Physiology underlies the assembly of ecological communities,” by Denon Start, Shannon McCauley, and Benjamin Gilbert, which was first published May 21, 2018; 10.1073/pnas.1802091115 (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 115, 6016–6021). The undersigned authors wish to retract this article and note the following: “This paper tested the relationship…
WHO names researchers to reboot outbreak origin investigations
2dNature, Published online: 14 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02813-y The group, called SAGO, will create a permanent framework for probing epidemics, and initiate the next phase of the COVID origins hunt.
In neurodegenerative diseases, brain immune cells have a 'ravenous appetite' for sugar
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2dBrain Immune Cells
At the beginning of neurodegenerative disease, the immune cells of the brain — the 'microglia' — take up glucose, a sugar molecule, to a much greater extent than hitherto assumed. These results are of great significance for the interpretation of brain scans depicting the distribution of glucose in the brain. Furthermore, such image-based data could potentially serve as a biomarker to non-invasiv
Mutations in liver cells linked to liver disease and fat metabolism
2dMutations linking liver disease with obesity and diabetes have been identified, leading to new understanding about how systemic diseases interact.
Mutated cells drive out early tumors from the esophagus
2dNormal human esophagus carries a high number of mutations, but tumors are rare, due to mutant cells eliminating early tumors.
NASA Scientists Predict Settlements on Moons of Saturn, Jupiter
2dScientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab in California are projecting that humanity could become a multi-world species in a much shorter timeframe than one might think. And the clock is ticking, as the team argues in a preprint paper published in July. “Beginning with the development and deployment of the first nuclear weapons near the end of World War II, humanity entered a ‘Window of Peril’ wh
Low-impact cardio workout ideas: Lose weight without the pain
2dWhatever your fitness level, these low-impact cardio workout ideas are a great way to exercise while avoiding joint and muscle pain.
Vitamin D supplement may enhance dairy cows' immune health
2dKnown as a crucial component in the body's ability to absorb and retain calcium, essential to processes such as the development and maintenance of healthy bones, vitamin D has also been found to play important roles in immune defense. A new study in the October issue of the Journal of Dairy Science explores the effects of different sources and amounts of vitamin D in dairy cows, revealing promisin
Updated Exascale system for Earth simulations is faster than its predecessor
2dA new version of the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) is two times faster than its earlier version released in 2018.
Researchers develop a new model to assess for flood hazards
2dThe widespread flooding that submerged parts of the province's most densely populated regions in 2017 and 2019 exposed important gaps in Quebec's flood preparedness regime. With thousands of people displaced and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damages incurred, the disasters spurred urgent re-investment in the aging system.
Officials knew of potential for 'catastrophe' when Orange County oil platforms were approved in 1970s
2dThe red flags came early.
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