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The annual sales event has returned and we've found the best Black Friday Lego deals for you. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3zF4Clh

The best lightsabers you can actually buy. Credits will do fine. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3GwLmd0

The years from 2015 to 2021 are on track to be the seven hottest on record, the World Meteorological Organization said on Sunday, warning that the planet was heading into "uncharted territory". from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3CzbYYD

Global COP26 climate negotiations are the "last, best hope" to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C alive, said summit president Alok Sharma as he opened the meeting on Sunday. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3EzxyN0

The G20 major economies committed on Sunday to the key goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but disappointed leaders warned more was needed to make a success of UN climate talks beginning in Glasgow. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/2Y5Tpwa

A volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma that has been erupting for six weeks spewed greater quantities of ash from its main mouth Sunday, a day after producing its strongest earthquake to date. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3brvpq6

Looking for the best beginners telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes from Space.com https://ift.tt/3oSgHk7

Our selection of the best telescopes will suit all budgets and needs — whether you're observing planets, stars, the moon or anything else in the night sky. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3vNNW7X

COVID vaccines are five times more effective at preventing COVID-related hospitalization than prior infection alone, according to new research. The study was conducted by CDC's VISION Network which gathered data from more than 201,000 hospitalizations in nine different states. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wf3Nyp

Halloween in space can be just as fun as the spooky holiday on Earth. Check out these amazing Halloween costumes by astronauts from Space.com https://ift.tt/3muOnmc

Physicists have made an advancement in the study of excitons -- electrically neutral quasiparticles that exist in insulators, semi-conductors and some liquids. The researchers are announcing the creation of an 'excitonic' wire, or one-dimensional channel for excitons. This in turn could result in innovative devices that could one day replace certain tasks that are now performed by standard transistor technology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BzWL8a

A researcher surveyed 645 Americans about their beliefs on climate change -- whether or not those beliefs are informed by fact or fiction -- to assess their communication behaviors about climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mv5GDL

Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and is known for its short years, long days, extreme temperatures and weird sunsets. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3jGELSy

A huge solar flare from the sun has spawned a Halloween northern lights show that has stargazers over the moon. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3CyVIqj

A new study demonstrates that children who are exposed to a certain type of environmental air pollution are more likely to contract community acquired pneumonia, or CAP, and to be hospitalized for longer periods of time. Social factors, including race and socioeconomic status, were also found to be associated with living in high-risk areas for CAP. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3w1deRD

Studying fruit flies, researchers ask how a single brain chemical can orchestrate diverse functions such as learning, motivation and movement. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Czdwl8

Prior infections appear to shield enteric neurons, preventing these key components of the body's 'second brain' from dying off when future pathogens strike. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y10ZrM

Skies will be mainly clear on Saturday night (Oct. 31) across the contiguous United States, as costumed kids arrive at the door looking for candy or some other Halloween treat. from Space.com https://ift.tt/2F1JhKG

The inner core of our planet is actually a mishmash of hard, mushy and liquid metal. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3BvIzwY

Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? from Space.com https://ift.tt/2Y52CVw

A fireworks show that has nothing to do with the Fourth of July and everything to do with the cosmos is poised to be visible across the northern United States and Europe just in time for Halloween. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/2ZzS01a

SpaceX has bumped its next astronaut flight for NASA until Wednesday because of rough wind and waves hundreds of miles away. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3bwjZBq

Researchers have demonstrated the first experimental cross-sectional medical image that doesn't require tomography, a mathematical process used to reconstruct images in CT and PET scans. The work could lead to cheaper, easier and more accurate medical imaging. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GG29uu

Spiking neural networks, which mimic the structure and function of a natural nervous system, are powerful, fast, and energy-efficient. One key challenge is how to train such complex systems. An interdisciplinary research team has now developed and successfully implemented an algorithm that achieves such training. It can be used to train spiking neural networks to solve complex tasks with extreme energy efficiency. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZES3sJ

Mechanical engineers have discovered a method of manipulating orbiting space debris with the use of spinning magnets, allowing agencies more dexterous movement in clearing out space junk or repairing satellites. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jQ4sRE

Learn all about the northern lights, including the science behind their colors, the display's ancient history and how to see the phenomenon. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3m62Xka

The next astronauts to return to Earth on a SpaceX Dragon won't be able use a crucial system on their trip home next month: the space potty. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3CuDZ3f

On October 30, 1964, NASA's Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, or LLRV, took to the skies for the first time. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space series. from Space.com https://ift.tt/2DRlwzl

Author Rebecca Siegel has taken her love of space to new heights for Halloween this year. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3CyJTk3

NASA's Juno snapped the first photo of the north pole of Europa, Jupiter's icy moon. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3vXVZRj

Since 2014, there have been over 300 proposals for solutions to the "crisis in cosmology." None of these proposals is universally agreed upon by cosmologists, and the crisis just keeps getting worse. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3jSikuF

SpaceX and NASA have delayed the launch of the Crew-3 astronaut mission to Nov. 3. from Space.com https://ift.tt/2ZxTEjS

A new NASA video shows stunning views of solar flares from the sun just before Halloween. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3vX4090

This jewel-bright image taken with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features the spiral galaxy NGC 2903. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3w6zdqA

A Russian cargo ship docked at the International Space Station Friday (Oct. 29) with 3 tons of supplies and treats before Halloween. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3CpaYpM

NASA officials say that the agency's Halloween astronaut launch will not be affected by a massive solar flare that's scheduled to hit Earth this weekend. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3Bmw8Uc

Read on for a brief history of UFO sightings, potential explanations for them, and cultural attitudes toward the phenomenon. from Space.com https://ift.tt/31jDtI1

Hubble's science instruments went into a protective safe mode on Monday (Oct. 25) after suffering an issue with internal spacecraft communications. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3jOOaJ0

For the first time, researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different processes that lead to Alzheimer's disease and found that it develops in a very different way than previously thought. Their results could have important implications for the development of potential treatments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zv8cki

Unlike meerkats that take individual turns watching for predators while the rest forage, Barbary ground squirrels found off the coast of Africa stand sentry together -- a behavior called synchronous vigilance, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mpwJAa

The loss of seagrass habitat caused a dramatic shift in fish species in Morro Bay. Areas once covered with lush seagrass meadows and unique fish species are now home to muddy-seafloor-loving flatfish. The research team saw decreasing numbers of seagrass-specialist fish species, and an increase in flatfishes like the speckled sanddab and staghorn sculpin. The loss of eelgrass habitat along the California coast presents a problem for species that depend on seagrass. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CwBxto

Quantum physicists are reporting an international achievement for Denmark in the field of quantum technology. By simultaneously operating multiple spin qubits on the same quantum chip, they surmounted a key obstacle on the road to the supercomputer of the future. The result bodes well for the use of semiconductor materials as a platform for solid-state quantum computers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vZJUuJ

Just in time for Halloween, the long-running Hubble Space Telescope has captured a creepy image of a star surrounded by soot. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3bpqGWc

A new nationwide study suggests that living in neighborhoods with higher availability of fast-food outlets across all regions of the United States is associated with higher subsequent risk of developing type 2 diabetes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZwlBIQ

Researchers have investigated the performance capability of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a communication platform with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for ocean and seafloor monitoring research. Studies suggest that UAVs exhibit suitable communication performance for underwater measurement up to approximately 1 km from the shore, owing to their operation speed, robust hovering control, and stability against sea-surface sway. Further studies are necessary for more complicated applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CnSEgN

Earth impact craters are unique tourist destinations. Here are some striking craters you can visit in person or from the comfort of your home with Google Earth. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3nJLpJM

A new podcast argues the 1938 Martian invasion story foreshadowed the problems of media creation today. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3bq3reG

Honeybees increase social distancing when their hive is under threat from a parasite, finds a new study led by an international team involving researchers at UCL and the University of Sassari, Italy. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3w4jtnR

Researchers used transcriptomics (a type of gene sequencing) calibrated using information from the fossil record to create the first phylogenetic reconstruction of the insect order Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), covering 105 species. This reconstruction of the evolutionary history allowed robust estimations of the species divergence time (or first appearance, around 200 million years ago) and the timing of evolutionary changes, such as the development of egg-laying organs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bkdima

A hypnotizing vortex? A peek into a witch's cauldron? A giant space-spider web? from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3pMLFdK

An international team of researchers, led by University of Winnipeg palaeoanthropologist Dr. Mirjana Roksandic, has announced the naming of a new species of human ancestor, Homo bodoensis. This species lived in Africa during the Middle Pleistocene, around half a million years ago, and was the direct ancestor of modern humans. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3CBpgDG

Unless you're a water-polo player, the 'egg-beater' technique may mean little to you. But new research has found it may be the most effective skill you can learn to prevent drowning. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3118QGS

Researchers have obtained and characterized two-dimensional (2D) boron monosulfide (BS) nanosheets. The bandgap energy of a single BS nanosheet was greater than that of the bulk material from which it came. As additional 2D layers were stacked, the bandgap energy eventually decreased to that of the bulk material. This result reflected the tunable electronic properties of BS nanosheets, which are suitable for electronic devices and photocatalytic applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZwV2Ur

Researchers have found a simple and affordable method to determine which chemicals and types of metals are best used to store and supply energy, in a breakthrough for any battery-run devices and technologies reliant on the fast and reliable supply of electricity, including smart phones and tablets. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zz8k20

A new study reveals saber-toothed cats suffered from hip dysplasia, an affliction common in pet cats and dogs, and points to supportive social structures for Smilodon. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BrfaUJ

In manufacturing, work-related lower-back injuries from lifting and handling heavy objects account for approximately $100 billion in medical bills annually in the United States, according to new data. Although novel ergonomic interventions such as industrial exoskeletons have shown promise in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, new research finds that the cognitive fit (where the wearer has ample mental resources available to accurately operate the exoskeleton while conducting their daily work tasks) of such wearable robotic solutions in the workplace may impose newer risks on workers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vScL4a

'Star Trek: Prodigy' warps onto Paramount+ tonight and takes the franchise where no one has taken it before. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3Etml0n

The history of indigenous displacement and land dispossession is a long, troubled and still incomplete history of the United States. It's been widely reported that since 1776, the year America was founded, the U.S. has seized more than one billion acres of land that was home to hundreds of nations of American Indians. Yet many Americans are only vaguely familiar with how this situation came to be. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3Cro4Tl

Polyethylene is the most abundantly manufactured plastic in the world. Due to properties like durability, it has many diverse, and even long-term uses. Professor Stefan Mecking's team in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Konstanz has now incorporated polar groups in the material's molecular chains in order to expand its properties and simultaneously reduce the problematical persistence of plastic in the environment. The desired favorable properties of polyethylene remain unchanged afterwards. Results of this laboratory study have been published in Science on 29 October 2021. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3pN1txo

Scientists discover the genetics inside legumes that control the production of an oxygen-carrying molecule, crucial to the plant's close relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3moDB0N

Palestinian authorities on Thursday unveiled one of the largest floor mosaics in the world, in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho, after years of restoration. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3nCeSFN

In recent decades, people in the UK have watched climate change shift from being an abstract threat discussed on the news to an increasingly common presence in everyday life. As the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, floods and other extreme weather events has risen, so has public concern about climate change. A 2019 poll found 80% of people were fairly or very worried, while a more recent survey ranked climate change as the most important issue. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/2Zz3ou0

A new article details how nurses who also are parents might be more susceptible than other groups to daily stress aggravated by poor sleep. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pLeZkV

Research has identified two distinct ways that people with HIV can control the virus for an extended period after stopping antiretroviral therapy (ART) under medical supervision. This information could inform efforts to develop new tools to help people with HIV put the virus into remission without taking lifelong medication, which can have long-term side-effects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bhQoM6

Synthetic biologists have developed eToeholds -- small versatile devices built into RNA that enable expression of a linked protein-encoding sequence only when a cell-specific or viral RNA is present. eToehold devices open up multiple opportunities for more targeted types of RNA therapy, in vitro cell and tissue engineering approaches, and the sensing of diverse biological threats in humans and other higher organisms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CwfiUs

Researchers have designed a way to selectively turn on gene expression in target cells, including human cells. Their technology can detect specific mRNA sequences, which triggers production of a specific protein. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vWh2Uw

Scientists have taken a closer look at how mitochondria are maintained in nondividing cells, such as neurons, with the ultimate goal of developing a better understanding of how to prevent or treat age-related diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3biaXIv

The Great Red Spot extends as much as 310 miles (500 kilometers) beneath Jupiter's cloud tops, data from NASA's Juno Jupiter probe shows. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3BpMDiq

The new animated series, 'Star Trek: Prodigy' is coming to Paramount Plus and later Nickelodeon. from Space.com https://ift.tt/2ZIhsBU

A study has found that adults with maltreatment-related posttraumatic stress disorder or a history of sexual abuse have lower brain connectivity in the attention systems known as the ventral and dorsal attention network. These networks enable us to shift attention from external events to a specific task. The team also found that oxytocin, a hormone associated with social affiliation as well as stress response, increases brain connectivity in those systems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jEP2iX

In 1545, King Henry VIII's favorite ship, the Mary Rose, capsized and sank in the Battle of the Solent defending England and Portsmouth from a French invasion fleet. The wreck remained on the seabed until 1982 when it was salvaged in a widely viewed televised event. Now, it is a time capsule for 16th century Tudor society, and conservators are working to preserve it for future generations. Scientists use X-ray analysis to identify previously undetected products in the wood -- nanoparticles originating from underwater bacterial activity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jIsnT6

Researchers have determined the genetic origins of Asia's most enigmatic mummies. Once thought to be Indo-European speaking migrants from the West, the Bronze Age Tarim Basin mummies are revealed to be a local indigenous population with deep Asian roots and taste for far-flung cuisine. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nz7taf

Research on around 386,000 UK adults has found that a high genetic risk for schizophrenia and other mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, anorexia and autism, is associated with living in and moving to urban areas. In contrast, people with low genetic risk of ADHD preferentially moved from rural/suburban environments to cities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bkt6Fv

On Tuesday (Oct. 26), Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. officially announced plans to release "Dune: Part Two" on Oct. 20, 2023 . from Space.com https://ift.tt/3bhi185

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has emerged from its first "solar conjunction" blackout and gotten back to work on the Red Planet. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3vTcMVO

Researchers have developed a concept that would make Martian rocket fuel, on Mars, that could be used to launch future astronauts back to Earth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pLehEi

How are warming temperatures and a loss of sea ice affecting polar bears and their marine mammal prey in the Arctic? A York University-led research team used a novel approach to the question by monitoring what polar bears eat across Nunavut and where they are catching their prey. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZsET1C

Thirty years ago, archeologists excavated the tomb of an elite 40--50-year-old man from the Sicán culture of Peru, a society that predated the Incas. The man's seated, upside-down skeleton was painted bright red, as was the gold mask covering his detached skull. Now, researchers have analyzed the paint, finding that, in addition to a red pigment, it contains human blood and bird egg proteins. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZsH1ah

Space missions, such as NASA's Orion that will take astronauts to Mars, are pushing the limits of human exploration. But during their transit, spacecrafts encounter a continuous stream of damaging cosmic radiation, which can harm or even destroy onboard electronics. To extend future missions, researchers show that transistors and circuits with carbon nanotubes can be configured to maintain their electrical properties and memory after being bombarded by high amounts of radiation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CqthuL

Researchers have uncovered a striking new behavior of the 'strange metal' state of high temperature superconductors. The discovery represents an important piece of the puzzle for understanding these materials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Bjp5eP

PBS's newest science series, NOVA Universe Revealed, premieres tonight, October 27, at 9 p.m. EDT (0100 GMT Oct. 28). from Space.com https://ift.tt/3nA0XQn

The agency's Juno spacecraft has a starring role. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3GDjiF4

NASA is less than one month away from launching humanity's first-ever asteroid-deflecting mission, known as DART, short for "Double Asteroid Redirection Test." from Space.com https://ift.tt/3BfSTJz

The Mbendjele BaYaka are an Indigenous Congolese hunter-gatherer population, one of a number of "Pygmy" hunter-gatherer populations living in the rainforests of Central Africa. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3w3G4RH

Since its first recorded sighting by European explorers in the 1600s, scientists and historians have believed that Europeans were the first people to ever set foot on the Falkland Islands. Findings from a new University of Maine-led study, however, suggests otherwise; that human activity on the islands predates European arrival by centuries. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3jILMDo

A man's claim to be the great-grandson of legendary Native American leader Sitting Bull has been confirmed using DNA extracted from Sitting Bull's scalp lock. This is the first time ancient DNA has been used to confirm a familial relationship between living and historical individuals. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/2XQyOMd

Life on the Earth is based on carbon. Through the course of evolution, living organisms have learned to form and process large numbers of different carbon compounds. Carbon is the cornerstone of most biologically produced organic compounds such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats and DNA. All of these compounds contain, in addition to carbon, many other elements, including hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3jIW8Dk

Researchers have created an innovative hybrid printing method -- combining multi-material aerosol jet printing and extrusion printing -- that integrates both functional and structural materials into a single streamlined printing platform. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30XyT1E

New work reveals a new mechanism by which plants are able to rapidly activate defenses against bacterial infections. These findings could inspire efforts to improve crop yields and combat global hunger. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nzWvkH

Chicken nuggets, burritos and other popular items consumers buy from fast food outlets in the United States contain chemicals that are linked to a long list of serious health problems, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mkGyiN

China's set a new national record for rocket launches today (Oct. 27) with a satellite launch from the Gobi Desert. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3nBwYrb

The next riders of SpaceX's Dragon are excited to strap into the capsule and blast into space. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3GD2YEi

Researchers have long known that air pollution can increase the risk of disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and fertility, but they did not know the exact mechanism for how it can lead to these health conditions. Now researchers have shown how air pollution reduces sperm count in mice by causing inflammation in the brain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/315IMKU

Molecular targets for therapies that could prevent breast cancer recurrence have been identified by a group of scientists who analyzed tumor cells that proved resistant to the original treatment. Recent advances in early detection and targeted therapy have led to a growing success in treating breast cancer upon first presentation. This often is achieved by silencing tumor driving oncogenes and causing tumor regression. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nwecBB

Lipopolysaccharide, a virulence factor produced by bacteria, is a toxin that can cause a systemic inflammation via the circulation. In a recently completed study, genetic markers were discovered which are associated with a heightened lipopolysaccharide level in the blood. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Znb3Me

Researchers have created and characterized a novel, three-component cross-coupling reaction that is a 'tremendous leap forward' in developing effective and practical iron-based reactions that could be used to create pharmaceuticals. Unlike palladium, the transition metal catalyst most often used in industry and academic labs, iron is abundant, cheap and relatively nontoxic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3md3bps

Russian cosmonauts will be allowed to fly to the International Space Station on SpaceX's Crew Dragon space capsule in the future as the technology has now proved to be sufficiently safe and reliable. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3pBjWwF

Space shuttle Columbia was the first shuttle in space and performed 28 flights. Columbia's final flight ended in disaster as it broke apart during re-entry. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3beB9U8

When women gain power in national legislatures such as the U.S. Senate or Israeli Knesset, countries begin to spend more on priorities like education and healthcare.  from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3nyFTd0

As a foundational species, giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is vital to the ecosystem of the temperate, shallow, nearshore waters where it grows. When the kelp flourishes, so do the communities that rely on the fast-growing species for food and shelter. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3nxVrh3

Terahertz radiation, between infrared and microwave radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, possesses unique advantages for fundamental studies and practical applications. The ability to generate and manipulate broadband chiral terahertz waves is essential for applications in material imaging, terahertz sensing, and medical diagnosis. It can also open up new possibilities for nonlinear terahertz spectroscopy, as well as coherent control of chiral molecules and magnetic materials, which could eventually enable new drug development and fast data storage. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3pDxXtA

As demand for electric vehicle batteries continues to grow, researchers have developed a method for predicting how changes to manufacturing processes and materials will impact battery life. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pF64Sb

A new study has found that women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on cognitive tests compared to women who had never breastfed. The findings suggest that breastfeeding may have a positive impact on postmenopausal women's cognitive performance and could have long-term benefits for the mother's brain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EaaTa2

A pharmaceutical product called TT-10, which spurs proliferation of heart muscle cells, was thought to offer promise to treat heart attacks. In a mouse heart-attack model several years ago, intraperitoneal injection of TT-10 at first promoted proliferation of heart muscle cells and showed declines in the size of the dead area of heart muscle. However, these early improvements were followed by worsened cardiac function at later time points. Now researchers show that a different delivery method, nanoparticle-mediated, slow-release of TT-10, enhances the potency and durability of TT-10 treatment for repair of heart muscle in the mouse heart-attack model. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pEHsst

Genes aren't only inherited through birth. Bacteria have the ability to pass genes to each other, or pick them up from their environment, through a process called horizonal gene transfer, which is a major culprit in the spread of antibiotic resistance. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BgKAgC

Scientists are probing topological insulators with circularly polarized light to reveal their many secrets. These exotic materials have potential for quantum computing and other technologies. They discovered that high harmonic generation produces a unique signature from the topological surface. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/313Z0El

A new study reveals the specific molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain, and identifies this mechanism as a critical target for disease-modifying medicines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XMWfpH

Interleukin-12 -- a messenger molecule of immune cells -- was long considered to trigger the development of psoriasis. Now, researchers have shown that interleukin-12 does not actually cause the skin disease but protects against it. This also explains why common psoriasis drugs that block the messenger show insufficient treatment efficacy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bdcHTm

CO2 emissions from electricity in the UK fell by two thirds in the last decade due to several factors working together, rather than a single panacea. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BbyPYI

In evolutionary biology, the 'Life History Theory,' first proposed in the 1950s, postulates that when the environment is favorable, the resources used by any organism are devoted for growth and reproduction. Conversely, in a hostile environment, resources are transferred to so-called maintenance programs, such as energy conservation and defense against external attacks. Scientists developed this idea to a specific field of medicine: the erroneous activation of the immune system that causes autoimmune diseases. By studying mice suffering from a model of multiple sclerosis, the research team succeeded in deciphering how exposure to cold pushed the organism to divert its resources from the immune system towards maintaining body heat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mhQoSC

Scientists have reported encouraging early tests of a gene therapy strategy against Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features poor muscle control and balance, hard-to-treat epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3En93CT

NASA's helicopter Ingenuity has successfully completed its 14th test flight on the Red Planet, demonstrating its ability to fly in summer weather conditions on Mars. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3bfrcFY

A "bomb cyclone" in the Pacific is dumping extreme rain and several feet of snow on California. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3b9RoBT

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Monday announced it wants to launch a space station that will house up to 10 people in the second half of the decade, as the race to commercialize the cosmos heats up. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3Chxr89

EMBL Hamburg's García Alai Team has released eSPC, a freely available online platform for analyzing molecular biophysics data from a range of experimental techniques. The tool enables scientists around the world to easily analyze their data without the need to travel to the laboratory where the data was generated. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3jD0oUW

There are a number of G protein-coupled receptors in human cells. As an important component of the cell membrane, these proteins are responsible for detecting different stimuli in the surroundings of a cell within the body and transferring this information to the cell interior. They may act individually or in pairs, and this can have a crucial effect on their function. Together with colleagues from Montreal, Canada, scientists from Friedrich-Alexander Universität (FAU) have investigated G protein-coupled receptors and carried out research into whether tailor-made substances can have an impact on how these receptors form pairs and how they then behave. They have now published their findings in the journal Communications Biology. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3pxWYGN

In the latest edition of Physical Review B, UvA Ph.D. candidate Xuanbo Feng (QuSoft and IoP) and colleagues write about their recent experiments on a material that can go from a normal metal state to a more exotic state known as a "charge density wave state." from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/30U4mlj

The sharpest images ever of living bacteria have been recorded by UCL researchers, revealing the complex architecture of the protective layer that surrounds many bacteria and makes them harder to be killed by antibiotics. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/2ZnjrLp