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Repeats are key to understanding humanity's genome

It was like a map of New York missing all of Manhattan. The human reference genome finally has all its blank spots filled in, and seeing everything we missed the first time around is both repetitive—and enlightening. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/JwHKUbS

New human reference genome opens unexplored regions

A complete sequence of the human genome has finally been published by an international consortium of scientists. The new reference genome fills in many gaps that were left by earlier drafts, especially in the centromeres at the middle of chromosomes and large-scale duplications. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/THc3wZ4

The human genome is, at long last, complete

When scientists declared the Human Genome Project complete two decades ago, their announcement was a tad premature. A milestone achievement had certainly been reached, with researchers around the world gaining access to the DNA sequence of most protein-coding genes in the human genome. But even after 20 years of upgrades, eight percent of our genome still remained unsequenced and unstudied. Derided by some as "junk DNA" with no clear function, roughly 151 million base pairs of sequence data scattered throughout the genome were still a black box. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/LIXMSaT

Study shows gaps in how STEM organizations collect demographic information

Professional organizations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields could more effectively collect data on underrepresented groups in their fields, according to a new survey published March 31 in Science. With more robust information, STEM organizations could better target efforts to recruit and retain a more diverse membership. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/nDZw7qi

New technology solves mystery of respiration in Tetrahymena

Tetrahymena, a tiny single celled-organism, turns out to be hiding a surprising secret: it's doing respiration—using oxygen to generate cellular energy—differently from other organisms such as plants, animals or yeasts. The discovery, published March 31 in Science, highlights the power of new techniques in structural biology and reveals gaps in our knowledge of a major branch of the tree of life. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/I82dyn3

Researchers outline bias in epidemic research -- and offer new simulation tool to guide future work

A team of researchers unpacks a series of biases in epidemic research, ranging from clinical trials to data collection, and offers a game-theory approach to address them, in a new analysis. The work sheds new light on the pitfalls associated with technology development and deployment in combating global crises like COVID-19, with a look toward future pandemic scenarios. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/6PQIZds

Apollo 13: Facts about NASA's near-disaster moon mission

Apollo 13 was NASA's third moon-landing mission but the astronauts never made it to the lunar surface. It stands as an example of the dangers of space travel. from Space.com https://ift.tt/MKpqxXI

New, faster method to measure global warming shows no acceleration or slowdown

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, international scientists have taken on a persistent problem in climate science: near-term climate evolution. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/dZctyJ1

New algorithm will improve bowel-cancer patient care

An algorithm which can predict how long a patient might spend in hospital if they're diagnosed with bowel cancer could save the money and help patients feel better prepared. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/R8B7gxw

Stabilizing low blood sugar in infancy prevents long-term brain damage

Low blood sugar in infancy is serious, but treatment can ward off long-term brain damage in infants, a new study has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wxI3Ukp

Americans love football, but differ on whether kids should play

Football may be America's most popular sport, but the nation is deeply divided about whether youth should play the tackle version of the game. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/WXYMIEy

The Rule of Two helps make spaces sound better

Researchers developed a new acoustic measurement technique in a room with more acoustic combinations than there are ants on Earth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/HXjpNsC

Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy

Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to two new studies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7QDqMHc

New study shows spiders use webs to hear

Everyone knows that humans and most other vertebrate species hear using eardrums that turn soundwave pressure into signals for our brains. But what about smaller animals like insects and arthropods? Can they detect sounds? And if so, how? from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/kcFCRs4

Fuel from waste wood

According to the latest assessment report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a considerable reduction in CO2 emissions is required to limit the consequences of climate change. Producing fuel from renewable sources such as waste wood and straw or renewable electricity would be one way to reduce carbon emissions from the area of transportation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/cDL9fIT

Russian cosmonaut hands over space station command as NASA astronaut bids farewell

Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov handed over "the keys" to the International Space Station today (March 29) as NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei said goodbye to the international space crew. from Space.com https://ift.tt/EHI30o4

Researchers shorten manufacturing time for CAR T cell therapy

A new approach could cut the time it takes to alter patients' immune cells for infusion back into the body to find and attack cancer. The cell manufacturing process for this type of immunotherapy that was pioneered at Penn -- CAR T cell therapy -- typically takes nine to 14 days. In a pre-clinical study, scientists have abbreviated this process and generated functional CAR T cells with enhanced anti-tumor potency in just 24 hours. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/sp7jv53

Study shows strong influence of external environment on fungal communities in the primate gut

Researchers are starting to understand the importance of gut fungi in mammals and the ways different environmental factors can shape these fungal communities, which play a crucial role in regulating immune responses. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3pWiyVH

AI helps radiologists detect bone fractures

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an effective tool for fracture detection that has potential to aid clinicians in busy emergency departments, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/l312xof

Methane could be the first detectable indication of life beyond Earth

If life is abundant in the universe, atmospheric methane may be the first sign of life beyond Earth detectable by astronomers. Although nonbiological processes can generate methane, a new study by scientists at UC Santa Cruz establishes a set of circumstances in which a persuasive case could be made for biological activity as the source of methane in a rocky planet's atmosphere. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/F7Nzcte

New nasal spray treats Delta variant infection in mice, indicating broad spectrum results

Researchers have shown a new compound delivered in a nasal spray is highly effective in preventing and treating COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant in mice. The researchers believe this is the first treatment of its kind proven to be effective against all COVID-19 variants of concern reported to date, including alpha, beta, gamma and delta. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/oPhzCTH

A small asteroid's orbit is changed forever after super close Earth flyby

A Hungarian astronomer nearly discovered a second space rock on a collision course with Earth in less than one month. from Space.com https://ift.tt/7JPYoS0

Will big biodiversity ambitions be enough to save nature?

After the world missed almost all of its targets to protect fast-dwindling nature for the last decade, observers following a new round of negotiations are focusing as much on how goals will be put in place as the headline targets. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/pqZoyl9

Ancient helium leaking from core offers clues to Earth's formation

Helium-3, a rare isotope of helium gas, is leaking out of Earth's core, a new study reports. Because almost all helium-3 is from the Big Bang, the gas leak adds evidence that Earth formed inside a solar nebula, which has long been debated. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xnbUAtE

Moon mission practice: NASA continues gearing up for Artemis 1 'wet dress rehearsal'

NASA continues to prepare for a crucial test that will pave the way for the launch of its Artemis 1 moon mission. from Space.com https://ift.tt/TmfuUOz

This lopsided galaxy has one seriously pumped-up arm (photo)

A galaxy's overdeveloped spiral arm dominates the foreground of a stunning new image from the Gemini Observatory in Hawaii. from Space.com https://ift.tt/NwBgTMk

Ejection nebula of supernova Cassiopeia A does not expand evenly

The inner nebula of the much-studied supernova Cassiopeia A is not moving smoothly outward. This has been discovered by astronomers from the University of Amsterdam and Harvard. The astronomers suspect that the remains have collided with something. Their finding have been accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/D1TV8Io

Money at the heart of international efforts to save nature

Can humanity curb spending that harms the world's biodiversity and instead focus funding on protecting it? from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/7tDOSPR

Without Russia, science going solo on world's woes, dreams

Without Russian help, climate scientists worry how they'll keep up their important work of documenting warming in the Arctic. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/MRcPg0k

Colorado wildfire forces evacuation orders for 19,000 people

Authorities issued an evacuation order for 19,400 people Saturday near a fast-moving Colorado wildfire in rolling hills south of the college town of Boulder, not far from the site of a destructive 2021 blaze that leveled more than 1,000 homes. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/ERmM8lf

Director Ken Kwapis talks 'Space Force' Season 2 and wrangling a crazy comedic crew

Veteran Hollywood director Ken Kwapis reflects on making the second season of Netflix’s “Space Force” from Space.com https://ift.tt/CQbKTrk

Strange new type of solar wave defies physics

Scientists think this could also help to explain mysterious phenomena on Earth. from Space.com https://ift.tt/B4VIljf

Thousands flee after Philippine volcano erupts

Thousands of people fled their homes near a Philippine volcano Saturday after an eruption sent ash and steam hundreds of metres into the sky. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/LXcwdGx

Russia-West scientific collaboration a casualty of Ukraine war

For neuroscience researcher Boris, "everything fell apart" a month ago, when Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent decades-long scientific cooperation with the West crashing back to Earth. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/6of2N93

COVID-19 mixed with flu increases risk of severe illness and death

Adults in hospital who have COVID-19 and the flu at the same time are at much greater risk of severe disease and death compared with patients who have COVID-19 alone or with other viruses, research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/w6oU1tm

No one knows if regulation makes the Netherlands chemical industry safer

The government spends millions regulating companies that work with large quantities of hazardous substances. But we don't know whether this is making the industry safer. The number of violations and incidents remains constant. This is the conclusion of external Ph.D. candidate Rob in 't Veld in his dissertation. He will defend his Ph.D. on 30 March. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/xzIN4wa

Scientists shave ‘hairs’ off nanocrystals to improve their electronic properties

A new study introduces a breakthrough in making nanocrystals function together electronically. The research may open the doors to future devices with new abilities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DmS4L2p

Spacefaring adventure Deliver Us Mars sets a course for consoles and PCs

Deliver Us the Moon sequel confirmed for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles. from Space.com https://ift.tt/bk8J9VW

Hotels need to understand clients' level of concern regarding COVID-19

The perception of physical and emotional risk caused by COVID-19 among hotel clients influences their decision-making when it comes to deciding whether to stay in this type of establishment. Hence, hotel firms that base the design of their marketing and communication campaigns on this variable will find it helps make their offer appealing. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/VjR0ITf

Innovative AI technology aids personalized care for diabetes patients needing complex drug treatment

Medical researchers have developed and tested an AI method to improve care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who need complex treatment. The new AI method analyzed electronic health record data across Utah and Indiana and learned generalizable treatment patterns of type 2 diabetes patients with similar characteristics. Those patterns can now be used to help determine an optimal drug regimen for a specific patient. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/dWOv9LK

How campus design and architecture influence interaction among researchers

A new study examines the relationship between physical proximity, social networking, and collaboration on a university campus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/OJuUrEh

North Korea launches most powerful missile yet in 1st ICBM test since 2017: reports

North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday (March 24), its first test of a long-range weapon-delivery system since 2017, according to media reports. from Space.com https://ift.tt/eKiT4En

Blow flies can be used to detect use of chemical weapons, other pollutants

Researchers at the School of Science at IUPUI have found that blow flies can be used as chemical sensors, with a particular focus on the detection of chemical warfare agents. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/VLJTdPa

Male dolphins whistle to maintain key social relationships

Allied male bottlenose dolphins maintain weaker yet vital social relationships with whistle exchanges, researchers have found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KQBph7I

Chemical found in leafy greens shown to slow growth of COVID-19 and common cold viruses

A study in mice and lab-grown cells finds sulforaphane could help prevent and treat illnesses caused by certain coronaviruses, including COVID-19. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Sc9GqLy

SpaceX's new Crew-4 Dragon capsule gets a name: Freedom

SpaceX's Crew-4 mission will launch toward the International Space Station on April 19. And the mission's Dragon capsule just got a name: Freedom. from Space.com https://ift.tt/JjURQyh

Festivals forced to adapt as climate change disrupts historic weather patterns

When spring arrives, fragrant flower and sweet fruit festivals can't be far behind. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/l50x2Us

Humans have given wild animals their diseases nearly 100 times, researchers find

Scientists have found that humans might give viruses back to animals more often than previously understood. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mvC0j1l

SpaceX raises launch and Starlink prices, citing inflation

SpaceX just raised prices for its launch and Starlink internet services, citing the inflationary pinch that the rest of us are feeling as well. from Space.com https://ift.tt/4Np0KhR

Researcher documents what happened during the first attempt at a gravitational-wave observatory in Europe

First predicted in Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravitational waves are tiny ripples in spacetime generated by titanic and powerful cosmic events. The great physicist believed that no equipment would ever be sensitive to detect these faint cosmic ripples. Fortunately, Einstein was wrong, but that doesn't mean that the detection of gravitational waves has been easy. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/lOmZtC7

Arctic winter 2022 sea ice found to be 10th-lowest on record

Arctic sea ice appeared to have hit its annual maximum extent on Feb. 25 after growing through the fall and winter. This year's wintertime extent is the 10th-lowest in the satellite record maintained by the National Snow and Ice Data Center, one of NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/rBv2dVG

NASA's Roman mission will test competing cosmic acceleration theories

A team of scientists has predicted the science return from one of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's groundbreaking planned surveys, which will analyze millions of galaxies strewn across space and time. The mission's enormous, deep panoramas will provide the best opportunity yet to discern between the leading theories about what's speeding up the universe's expansion. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/ouXgAHq

Research considers how to tackle large data sets and multiple parameter problems in particle physics

One of the major challenges in particle physics is how to interpret large data sets that consist of many different observables in the context of models with different parameters. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/CV6FHGD

Optimal shelterbelt structure contributes to increase crop yield

Shelterbelt has long been used as an important approach to protect farmland and increase crop yield. The reasonable shelterbelt structure design is of great significance to ensure food security. However, due to the limitation of methods, the influence of shelterbelt density on yield increase effect is still unclear. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/qde3GOv

Q&A: Why ponds and kettle holes are also water sources worth protecting

Small bodies of water, i.e., natural ponds, kettle holes and pools, account for 30 to 50% of the world's standing water. Owing to their size, however, the importance of small water bodies was long underestimated. As a result, they are scarcely mentioned in regulations and legal provisions. It is now known, however, that because of their abundance, heterogeneity, exceptional biodiversity and biogeochemical potency, small water bodies play an important role in catchments, landscapes, and possibly even on a continental scale that is completely out of proportion to their small size. On the occasion of World Water Day on 22 March, experts from the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) take a look with us at these rather under-appreciated ecosystems. Five answers to five questions: from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/P1fQVhG

Novel quantum sensing possibilities with nonlinear optics

Researchers used the nonlinear optical response of atom-like defects in a diamond to build a tiny thermometer. This research may lead to temperature sensors that can work inside living cells and other nanoscale applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/uSaD8Cj

Tracks of China's Zhurong Mars rover spotted by NASA orbiter (photo)

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has spotted China's Zhurong rover down on the surface, providing an epic overview of the vehicle's travels through the red dirt. from Space.com https://ift.tt/tcVKe6G

Taste, temperature and pain sensations are neurologically linked

Biologists have found that the brain categorizes taste, temperature and pain-related sensations in a common region of the brain and that the brain also groups these sensations together as either pleasant or aversive, potentially offering new insights into how scientists might better understand the body's response to and treatment of pain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/XTIGrej

What if the same spacecraft studied mysterious icy bodies and the cosmos as well?

Staring out into space is a time-tested technique for making long journeys pass more quickly, but not one often applied at the scale of the solar system. from Space.com https://ift.tt/0bPomkV

New findings on the internal clock of the fruit fly

Most living organisms have an internal clock which, among other things, controls the sleep-wake rhythm. The internal rhythm lasts approximately one day (circadian), i.e. about 24 hours, and is regulated by means of various clock genes. There is also permanent coordination with factors such as light and temperature for synchronizing the internal clock with the external day-night rhythm. A team led by neurobiologist Prof. Ralf Stanewsky from the University of Münster has now demonstrated in the Drosophila melanogaster fruit fly that a certain ion transport protein (KCC) plays a role in regulating circadian rhythms by means of light. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/F2K4wZz

NASA's work to align the James Webb Space Telescope is extending to more instruments

After James Webb Space Telescope officials released a stunning image of a single star, the team is ready to get other telescope parts in line with the observatory's mirrors. from Space.com https://ift.tt/u1PEsGz

NASA flyby of Jupiter's big moon Ganymede revealed massive unknown craters

Last year's Juno flyby at Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede revealed a surface covered in craters as well as shimmering auroras stretching between the moon's poles and the equator. from Space.com https://ift.tt/LtriSzY

Nations vet 3,000-page handbook to halt climate crisis

Nearly 200 nations gather Monday to grapple with a question that will outlive Covid-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine: how does a world addicted to fossil fuels prevent carbon pollution from making Earth unliveable? from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/tVFcWJm

Kuwait, among world's hottest places, lags on climate action

It was so hot in Kuwait last summer that birds dropped dead from the sky. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/AjrpaC2

Watch the trailer for 'Return to Space' on Netflix chronicling SpaceX's historic 1st astronaut launch

SpaceX's historic first astronaut launch for NASA is the star of Netflix's "Return to Space" documentary launching April 7. from Space.com https://ift.tt/NHmYTDM

Startup Aquarian Space aims to deliver high-speed internet at the moon (and maybe Mars)

Aquarian Space aims to provide internet project to connect the Earth, moon and potentially Mars with broadband. from Space.com https://ift.tt/svKw6Xn

NASA spacecraft snaps gorgeous new photo of Jupiter's moons Io and Europa

NASA's Juno spacecraft beamed back stunning new photos of Jupiter's moons, Io and Europa. from Space.com https://ift.tt/6uFcTGr

Russia dismisses reports that cosmonauts' yellow and blue flight suits referred to Ukraine

Russia's space agency Roscosmos has dismissed reports that three cosmonauts wore suits in colors of Ukraine. from Space.com https://ift.tt/zqdPsDR

March equinox 2022 brings spring to Northern Hemisphere as Earth's seasons change

March's equinox comes today, marking the beginning of spring. The days will get longer for the next few months. from Space.com https://ift.tt/QgN4C6S

Planet Venus at its ‘greatest elongation' from the sun tonight

Venus has had a busy March! Now, the bright planet will be at its greatest distance from the sun tonight (March 20). from Space.com https://ift.tt/moJ1Acz

New, possibly arboreal rice rat species discovered in Ecuador

Three expeditions led an international research to the Cordillera de Kutukú, an isolated mountain range in Ecuador, to find just one specimen of the previously unknown species. The find in the Amazonian side of the Andes underlines the valuable biological role of this mountainous region. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/alrqUQI

2 SpaceX astronaut launches to the space station delayed by a few days

We'll have to wait a little longer to see SpaceX's next two astronaut missions take flight. from Space.com https://ift.tt/hkJrjBI

Ancient ancestors evolved to be strong and snappy, study finds

Researchers led by the University of Bristol show that the earliest jaws in the fossil record were caught in a trade-off between maximizing their strength and their speed. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/ZB8pqMc

Wildfires devastate the land they burn, and they are also warming the planet

The 2021 wildfire season broke records globally, leaving land charred from California to Siberia. The risk of fire is growing, and a recent report warned that wildfires are on track to increase 50% by 2050. These fires destroy homes, plant life, and animals as they burn, but the risk doesn't stop there. Researchers detail how the brown carbon released by burning biomass in the northern hemisphere is accelerating warming in the Arctic and warn that this could lead to even more wildfires in the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KYiWVka

Europe's Mars rover now unlikely to launch before 2026 after Russia's war on Ukraine

The European ExoMars rover is unlikely to launch before 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) admitted, as it ponders ways forward for the beleaguered mission. from Space.com https://ift.tt/XWyLVU9

NASA rolls out its mega Moon rocket—here's what you need to know

NASA's massive new rocket is poised to make its first journey to a launchpad on Thursday ahead of a battery of tests that will clear it to blast off to the Moon this summer. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/JiS9Zjn

Engineering an 'invisible cloak' for bacteria to deliver drugs to tumors

Researchers have genetically engineered a microbial encapsulation system for therapeutic bacteria that can hide them from immune systems, enabling them to reach tumors more effectively and kill cancer cells in mice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gh81f3t

Hints of intriguing diversity seen in super-energetic 'fast radio bursts'

There might be different populations of these powerful cosmic flashes, new research suggests. from Space.com https://ift.tt/c5dunTt

UK report outlines key priorities for climate change adaptation

A new report summarizes the findings of an international events series hosted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) last year in the run up to the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/PS7DKxH

In U.S., alcohol use disorder linked to 232 million missed workdays annually

Researchers have found that people with severe alcohol use disorder miss more than double the number of workdays missed by individuals without alcohol use disorder. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/qoh5fIg

Elegoo Mars 2 Pro review: a pint-sized planetary printer

The Elegoo Mars 2 Pro is a resin-based 3D printer with plenty of tricks up its red acrylic hood. from Space.com https://ift.tt/ibu3epC

'Star Trek: Discovery' finishes Season 4 with a disappointing finale. Again.

Please, please make Grudge the showrunner for Season 5 from Space.com https://ift.tt/XfJPisC

For accuracy, brain studies of complex behavior require thousands of people

Scientists rely on brain-wide association studies to measure brain structure and function -- using brain scans -- and link them to mental illness and other complex behaviors. But a new study shows that most published brain-wide association studies are performed with too few participants to yield reliable findings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/usmoZ5v

Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly ending Twitter fight with Russian space chief: report

Former astronaut Scott Kelly plans to halt his Twitter fight with a senior Russian space official, at NASA's request. from Space.com https://ift.tt/ZVj7nD5

Flows of information and energy drive the size, structure of hunter-gatherer societies

Despite wide variety amongst hunger-gatherer cultures, a new analysis finds that a "small world" network configuration is common to the social structures of all such groups. These network structures are constrained by the flows of energy and information through them and operate as "collective computers" optimized for the solving of complex problems. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/CBhGvjJ

The use of videos in teaching could improve academic performance by 20%

Educational videos are one of the most widely used resources in the world of education, in both online and on-site environments. A thesis by Victor Jesús García Hernández to obtain his doctorate in the doctoral program in Education and ICT (E-learning) at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) analyzed students' perception of the usefulness of these audiovisual resources and their use in physics courses in the first year of engineering at the UOC, and at an on-site center, the Salesian University School of Sarrià (EUSS). The main result of the research in both learning environments is that videos are the resource most highly rated by students, but they see them as complementary to text materials. The study also found that more videos of problems are viewed than theory videos, and that this use increases when an examination or the submission of an assignment is imminent. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/VUbRTFv

Why the world's happiest country (and yours) should think more about people's well-being

The length of the border between Finland and Russia is 1,340 kilometers. Besides separating the European Union country from its neighbor, the border has also marked a grim reality: the largest happiness gap in Europe, with the happiest country alongside one of the unhappiest. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/sl7B2eD

Here are the 7 best places to search for life in the solar system

If humanity is ever going to find life on another planet in the solar system, it's probably best to know where to look. Plenty of scientists have spent many, many hours pondering precisely that question, and plenty have come up with justifications for backing a particular place in the solar system as the most likely to hold the potential for harboring life as we know it. Thanks to a team led by Dimitra Atri of NYU Abu Dhabi, we now have a methodology by which to rank them. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/NJB62ob

Effects of ancient carbon releases suggest possible scenarios for future climate

A massive release of greenhouse gases, likely triggered by volcanic activity, caused a period of extreme global warming known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) about 56 million years ago. A new study now confirms that the PETM was preceded by a smaller episode of warming and ocean acidification caused by a shorter burst of carbon emissions. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/uStdHKP

'Long COVID' linked to lasting airways disease

Disease of the small airways in the lungs is a potential long-lasting effect of COVID-19, according to a new study. The study found that small airways disease occurred independently of initial infection severity. The long-term consequences are unknown. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KMcOwRg

Astra aces return-to-flight mission, deploys satellites for 1st time

Astra bounced back from last month's launch failure with a groundbreaking success, deploying satellites in Earth orbit for the first time ever. from Space.com https://ift.tt/ZTQd5yF

Answers to faster recovery from a wildfire are in the water

The more frequent wildfire disasters become, the less time communities will have to recover from each catastrophe. But it can take months for a town's water to be safe to drink again after a wildfire. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/761VqgK

Elevated inflammation persists in immune cells months after mild COVID-19

There is a lack of understanding as to why some people suffer from long-lasting symptoms after COVID-19 infection. A new study now demonstrates that a certain type of immune cell called macrophages show altered inflammatory and metabolic expression several months after mild COVID-19. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/c3K47TS

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover nabs 8th rock sample on the Red Planet

NASA's top-notch Red Planet geology rover is moving on to explore an ancient river delta now that its eighth rock sample is secured for future analysis. from Space.com https://ift.tt/LiVj2me

Hot springs reveal where continental plates collide beneath Tibet

In the classic example of mountain-building, the Indian and Asian continental plates crashed—and continue colliding today—to form the world's largest and highest geologic structures: the Himalayan Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/raOdx3u

In a surprise move, honeybee tongue hairs repel water

A honeybee pokes out its tongue—which is densely covered in hairs—to lap up nectar and other liquids. Now, researchers report in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces that those hairs are water repellent. That's unexpected, since most liquid-capturing organs in nature are hydrophilic, or water loving. But the hairs' hydrophobic nature makes the tongue more flexible, which is useful when foraging from sources with differing shapes. The findings could help researchers design new materials. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/1tQ0lLa

Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

Having dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity of mammography by masking breast cancers and carries a 1.6- to 2.0-fold increased independent risk for breast cancer. To inform women about these risks, 38 U.S. states and the federal government have enacted legislation requiring a written dense breast notification (DBN) of a patient's breast density after a mammogram, but there still is limited evidence about what breast density means, and what the implications are, to women. According to a new study, while women are receiving these notifications about their breast density, not all recipients are fully understanding what they mean in terms of future health implications. Boston University School of Medicine researchers suggest that knowledge about breast density and its associated risks is partly linked to women's race/ethnicity and health literacy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/W...

SNL's Pete Davidson will fly to space next week with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin

The "Saturday Night Live" star and five other people are scheduled to fly to suborbital space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle on March 23. from Space.com https://ift.tt/isZPIAN

Smartphone app calculates genetic risk for heart attack

Researchers have developed a smartphone app that can calculate users' genetic risk for coronary artery disease (CAD)--and found that users at high risk sought out appropriate medication after using the app. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/YEsi2lH

What's it like inside a massive galaxy cluster? Scientists used 196 lasers to find out.

An Earthbound experiment is replicating the extreme heat found in galaxy clusters located in deep space using nearly 200 lasers. from Space.com https://ift.tt/hB93WbH

Scientists estimate invasive insects will kill 1.4 million US street trees by 2050

A new study estimates that over the next 30 years, 1.4 million street trees will be killed by invasive insects, costing over 900 million dollars to replace. The findings are published in the British Ecological Society's Journal of Applied Ecology. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/6bjBkfY

New research study: 'Sky is not the limit' for solar geoengineering

There are practical limits to the height at which aerosols may be deployed in the atmosphere to deflect incoming sunlight and countervail global warming. Very high-altitude injections might be more effective, but such climate intervention comes with substantially increased costs and safety risks, according to new research published today in Environmental Research Communications. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/cZTGSun

New scoring scale tracks the harmful effects of salt pollution in freshwater streams and rivers

The road salt that makes your drive to work easier on snowy days may be damaging the water quality in local rivers and streams long after winter is over. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/NGEA7xh

Northern lights (aurora borealis): What they are & how to see them

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/2TeLSV3

Mozambique cyclone death toll climbs to 12

The death toll from a cyclone that struck Mozambique this week climbed to 12 on Sunday after devastating wind and rain lashed the southern African country. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/j0WqGky

The first 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' trailer is here with a cowboy Pike

The first teaser trailer for the next live-action "Star Trek" spinoff, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," has beamed in from Paramount Plus. from Space.com https://ift.tt/SFbGskE

An asteroid the size of a bus flies by Earth today and you can watch it live online

You can watch a big asteroid make a safe flyby of Earth today (March 11) from any spot with good internet access. from Space.com https://ift.tt/RVEkCMi

Are there any moons that are made of gas?

The planets in our solar system come in two forms: Some are rocky, and some are gaseous. But all of the moons in our solar system are rocky, even the ones that orbit gas giants. So why aren't some moons in the solar system made of gas? And are there gaseous moons anywhere in the universe? from Space.com https://ift.tt/ZwOWGKp

Can you really purchase and name a star?

Some companies make money out of 'selling stars', or rather selling opportunities to name them, perhaps as a gift to a loved one. But is it really worth the money? from Space.com https://ift.tt/F5GYvpA

New supernova identified in the weird Cartwheel galaxy

A new image from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) captures a stunning view of the Cartwheel galaxy following a recent stellar explosion. from Space.com https://ift.tt/lCiNVW6

Happy birthday, Albert Einstein. We need you right now. (Op-Ed)

Albert Einstein saw beyond human tribalism to an enlightened realm of tolerance. We can too: He left us clear directions for how to do it. from Space.com https://ift.tt/3yIe2Qh

Satellite images spot Russian artillery firing on Kyiv, Ukraine

New satellite views from space show the Russian military moving towards Kyiv, Ukraine on Friday (March 11). from Space.com https://ift.tt/ftnrDVI

This Week In Space Podcast: Episode 2 - You, the Rocketeer

On this episode of This Week in Space, we'll tell you everything you need to know to fly your own rockets. from Space.com https://ift.tt/ybV38Tr

Neurons are fickle: Electric fields are more reliable for information

A new study suggests that electric fields may represent information held in working memory, allowing the brain to overcome 'representational drift,' or the inconsistent participation of individual neurons. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BQxjc3g

Elon Musk's SpaceX sends more Starlink terminals, power supplies to Ukraine

SpaceX has been building out Ukrainian capability for weeks amid an invasion by Russia. from Space.com https://ift.tt/QPoh2Ab

Record deforestation in Brazilian Amazon in February

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon set a new record for the month of February, according to official data released Friday, the latest sign of a surge in destruction under President Jair Bolsonaro. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/HrPTob4

Magnetic reconnection breakthrough may help predict space weather

Researchers have recently discovered a breakthrough in magnetic reconnection that could ultimately help predict space weather. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/53jakZm

See Venus and Mars pair up in the early morning sky Saturday

Venus will meet up with Mars in the very early morning sky on Saturday (March 12). Here’s how you can catch the planetary duo. from Space.com https://ift.tt/JOLhN5o

Could leaky blood vessels in the brain be a culprit in Alzheimer’s disease?

Researchers report that they found high levels of the protein Fli-1 in the brains of deceased Alzheimer's patients. Blocking Fli-1's action in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease reversed mental loss and reduced the brain inflammation and amyloid-beta clumping that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. Although clinical translation of this finding is likely years off, the study suggests Fli-1 is a promising therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/C7kVGj1

Massive eruption on dead star pushes particles to cosmic speed limit

Star explosion could have implications for our understanding of supernovas, novas and cosmic rays, researchers say. from Space.com https://ift.tt/HiJD0e1

Mountain-size chunk of rock hiding under Japan is channeling earthquakes

An underground mountain-sized chunk of rock may be affecting paths of large earthquakes in southern Japan. from Space.com https://ift.tt/oEIHQkY

March night sky wonders: Strange sights to see every year

A look into the March night sky for some sky objects with unusual solar system planets, stars and constellations. from Space.com https://ift.tt/PlkIQMv

Manatees resort to eating more algae when seagrass disappears

Manatees resorted to eating a staggering amount of algae after seagrasses died-off in Florida's Indian River Lagoon. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/L5eDiEV

Exploring ancient tuberculosis transmission chains

Tuberculosis (TB) is the second most common cause of death worldwide by an infectious pathogen (after Covid-19), but many aspects of its long history with humans remain controversial. Researchers found that ancient TB discovered in archaeological human remains from South America is most closely related to a variant of TB associated today with seals, but surprisingly these cases were found in people who lived nowhere near the coast. This implies that these cases were not the result of direct transmission from seals, and instead one, or more, spillover events were likely to be the primary drivers of human infection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ywCz43m

Watch the moon cross Taurus the Bull in the night sky this week

The moon will pass by the Seven Sisters and other famous parts of Taurus as it crosses through the constellation this week. from Space.com https://ift.tt/AiuRgkM

Targeting dysregulated kappa-opioid receptors reduces working memory deficits in alcohol use disorder

A preclinical study led by a neuroscientist shows that dysregulated kappa-opioid receptors (KORs) in the brain's medial prefrontal cortex region (part of the frontal lobe) contribute to working memory deficits in severe alcohol dependence. The researchers discovered that an antagonist compound used to block KORs alleviated these working memory deficits and may help restore 'normal' executive function needed to make better decisions about alcohol consumption. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/4kI7hdN

Best time to buy binoculars and save

Prices for binoculars are going up. Here's when to consider buying a pair and how to save. from Space.com https://ift.tt/4nPEyF3

How scientists are using DNA testing to disrupt international ivory smuggling networks

In recent years, DNA testing has been used to crack cold cases. What if it was used to shed light on international elephant poaching and ivory trafficking? from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/BYZtGlJ

Forget mammoths: These researchers are exploring bringing back the extinct Christmas Island rat

Dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago, mammoths 4,000 years ago, and the Christmas Island Rat 119 years ago. Since becoming a popular concept in the 1990s, de-extinction efforts have focused on grand animals with mythical stature, but now a team of paleogeneticists has turned their attention to Rattus macleari, and their findings provide insights into the limitations of de-extinction across all species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gLMzrhd

NASA would get $24 billion in new omnibus spending bill

NASA will get just over $24 billion this year, if Congress is able to pass a newly devised omnibus spending bill. from Space.com https://ift.tt/qhrCWH6

NASA's NICER telescope sees hot spots merge on a magnetar

For the first time, NASA's Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) has observed the merging of multimillion-degree X-ray spots on the surface of a magnetar, a supermagnetized stellar core no larger than a city. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/PaFckws

Global carbon dioxide emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 6% in 2021 to 36.3 billion tons, their highest ever level, as the world economy rebounded strongly from the COVID-19 crisis and relied heavily on coal to power that growth, according to new IEA analysis released today. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/gAm6ZQE

Examining how animal swarms respond to threats

A herd of antelope feeds peacefully on a meadow. Suddenly, a lion shows up, and the herd flees. But how do they manage to do so collectively? Konstanz physicist Chun-Jen Chen and Professor Clemens Bechinger, a member of the Cluster of Excellence "Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behavior," asked themselves how animals must behave in order to initiate an efficient flight response. In a study using microrobots that act like a group of animals, the researchers demonstrate: A swarm of animals—taken as a whole—completes an optimum flight response, even if individual animals do not notice the threat or they react the wrong way. The study was published on 7 March 2022 in the New Journal of Physics.  from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/ZPGiy3S

First photos from the Moon under the hammer in Denmark

The first NASA photographs taken on the Moon, including the first shot of an "Earthrise" and Buzz Aldrin walking on the surface, will be auctioned off in Copenhagen on Wednesday. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/a3lvdZA

US officials reverse course on pesticide's harm to wildlife

U.S. wildlife officials have reversed their previous finding that a widely used and highly toxic pesticide could jeopardize dozens of plants and animals with extinction, after receiving pledges from chemical manufacturers that they will change product labels for malathion so that it's used more carefully by consumers. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/N7KLiAO

Study of rare disease reveals insights on immune system response process

In laboratory experiments involving a class of mutations in people with a rare collection of immune system disorders, researchers say they have uncovered new details about how immune system cells respond to disease-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses such as SARS-CoV-2. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/9LrMtRg

Go to infinity and beyond with new Lightyear toys from Mattel

The famous toy manufacturer is making a new line of toys ahead of the movie's release in July. from Space.com https://ift.tt/L5BrHXN

Genetic study gives extensive insights into severe COVID-19

The world's largest study of the genetics of critical COVID-19, involving more than 57,000 people, has revealed fresh details about some of the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of the disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/qkNhPQp

NASA's Psyche gets huge solar arrays for trip to metal-rich asteroid

With its solar arrays installed, the spacecraft is close to its final configuration ahead of a planned August launch. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/tS6NqOh

World's first pilot project producing gasoline from carbon dioxide hydrogenation completes trial operation

The world's first demonstration device for 1,000 tons/year production of gasoline from carbon dioxide (CO2) hydrogenation located in Zoucheng Industrial Park, Shandong province, China has completed its trial operation and technology assessment on March 4. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/mYLUKtg

75% of Amazon rainforest shows signs of loss, a 'tipping point' of dieback, study shows

The Amazon rainforest may be nearing a "tipping point" of dieback, the point where rainforest will turn to savanna, a new study shows. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/D1soZeK

Researchers investigate squid found far from home

As the name implies, California market squid are often sold in stores and typically found between Baja California and Monterey Bay. So, the squid's periodic appearance in the Gulf of Alaska—about 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) north of its expected range—has given researchers pause. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/LfvSKJu

How Black Lives Matter protests sparked interest, can lead to change

After Black Lives Matter formed in 2013, in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, new ways of talking about race gained traction. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/UeKFoSs

5 Marvel characters who deserve their own show

Move over Falcon, there’s a whole group of awesome Marvel characters who deserve their own show, waiting in the wings. from Space.com https://ift.tt/2kOJ8YA

Cooler waters created super-sized Megalodon, latest study shows

A new study reveals that the iconic extinct Megalodon or megatooth shark grew to larger sizes in cooler environments than in warmer areas. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/0nLrkG7

America is finally cleaning up its abandoned, leaking oil wells

Bill Suan bought his family's cattle farm in the mountains of West Virginia a decade-and-a-half ago with little thought for the two gas wells drilled on the property—but then they started leaking oil onto his fields and sickening his cows. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/dSMGBzw

Flood-ravaged eastern Australia braces for more wild weather

Australian towns devastated by deadly flooding over the past week prepared for further intense weather Sunday, with expected downpours halting volunteer recovery and clean-up efforts. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/MJ3peIB

Developing a Freshwater Health Index

NASA Earth science satellites and other remote sensing techniques can fill in information gaps, but scientific data is just one piece of the larger puzzle when it comes to sustainable water resource management. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/pNRYltb

About Space.com: Who we are and how to contact us

Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. Meet our team. from Space.com https://ift.tt/OiuLH0l

James Webb Space Telescope will study super-bright quasars to understand early universe

Some of the James Webb Space Telescope's first science will probe the role quasars play in early galaxy evolution. from Space.com https://ift.tt/OVpnAFI

Curiosity rover snaps close-up of tiny 'mineral flower' on Mars

A new image taken by the Curiosity rover reveals a tiny, flower-like mineral deposit less than half an inch wide on the Martian surface. from Space.com https://ift.tt/m3zdYnF

Romania signs the Artemis Accords for space exploration cooperation

The country of Romania has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 16th nation to join the NASA-led project for cooperation in space. from Space.com https://ift.tt/YOnk2HZ

Tiny laser-propelled spaceships could travel to the far reaches of the solar system and beyond

Miniature spaceships the size of cellphones could fly across the solar system using sails propelled by lasers, reaching distant destinations on very reasonable timescales. from Space.com https://ift.tt/eT0sMAb

New discovery may help reduce side effects of multiple sclerosis drugs

Investigators have discovered how a drug for multiple sclerosis interacts with its targets, a finding that may pave the way for better treatments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MH2ifLW

Researchers map magnetic fields in 3D, findings could improve device storage capacity

Researchers from the University of New Hampshire have mapped magnetic fields in three dimensions, a major step toward solving what they call the "grand challenge" of revealing 3D magnetic configuration in magnetic materials. The work has implications for improving diagnostic imaging and capacity in storage devices. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/cd4KuO1

More alcohol, less brain: Association begins with an average of just one drink a day

Even light-to-moderate drinking is associated with harm to the brain, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from more than 36,000 adults that found a link between drinking and reduced brain volume that begins at an average consumption level of less than one alcohol unit a day -- the equivalent of about half a beer -- and rises with each additional drink. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/XpIlj2Z

Geordi La Forge of Star Trek: TNG scores a solo mission in IDW's 'Star Trek: The Mirror War' one-shot

IDW Publishing presents a new standalone "Star Trek" comic starring Captain Geordi La Forge. from Space.com https://ift.tt/hiYrBbo

Vacuum fluctuations break topological protection

A hallmark of so-called topological quantum states is that they are protected against local perturbations. ETH physicists now demonstrate that in the paradigmatic case of the integer quantum Hall effect, vacuum fluctuations can cause a breakdown of topological protection. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/3bg6Nln

5 money-saving tips for buying a telescope

Get the biggest bang for your buck with these five money saving tips when buying a telescope from Space.com https://ift.tt/OP0X1Vb

Full moon calendar 2022: When to see the next full moon

The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when. from Space.com https://ift.tt/4dZsDrj

Moon phases 2022: This year's moon cycles

Learn about the moon phases and when you can see them. from Space.com https://ift.tt/hMEr34K

How a future gravitational wave detector in space will reveal more about the universe

Europe's gravitational wave detector is expected to launch in 2037 to push forward a rapidly growing science field. from Space.com https://ift.tt/kNDhcWg

Why water inundates a home during one flood but spares it the next

As the floodwaters rose in Southeast Queensland last week, my phone buzzed with texts from friends. We compared this event with the last catastrophic flood of 2011 and tried to calculate whether our homes would be affected this time. I live in Ipswich, not far from the now-flooded Bremer River. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/TxWc4eZ

Women with irregular periods may be at risk for liver disease

Women with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these women may also be at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0oD12hV

British rocket startup's staff helping defend Dnipro, Ukraine's space city

Ukrainian employees of the U.K.-headquartered rocket company Skyrora are helping to defend the space city of Dnipro as it braces for Russian air strikes. from Space.com https://ift.tt/fwpMDah

Powerful warm winds seen blowing from a neutron star as it rips up its companion

Black holes and neutron stars are some of the most extreme objects in the Universe, ripping up neighboring stars. But they are messy eaters and much of they take in gets flung back into space. Scientists have now observed a neutron star blasting out warm and cold wind as it devoured another star. The findings shed new light on the behavior of these stellar cannibals and how they influence the evolution of galaxies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KdZB6G4

Distant galaxies appear to overlap in new Hubble telescope image

A new Hubble Space Telescope image shows two deceivingly close galaxies located in the constellation Virgo. from Space.com https://ift.tt/s5dwko4

Are sharks gathering to mate off North Carolina? Mission launched to prove it's true

A shark hunt that could make history is being staged off North Carolina, as a team of scientists set out to prove this is the coastline where great white sharks gather annually to mate in the Western Atlantic. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/onaqiZI

Plasma accelerators recover in a FLASH

Scientists have demonstrated at the FLASHForward experiment that in principle it is possible to operate plasma accelerators at the repetition rates desired by particle physicists and photon scientists. This opens the opportunity to utilize such high-gradient accelerators as booster stages in existing high-repetition-rate facilities, such as the large-scale X-ray free-electron lasers FLASH and European XFEL, in order to significantly increase the energy of long trains of particles in short distances. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/6z4ICOg

Largest shock wave in the universe is 60 times larger than the Milky Way, new study finds

A new study shows what happens when the two largest objects in the universe collide. from Space.com https://ift.tt/ZPN0RLs

Save over £50 on these Celestron Skymaster binoculars in this Amazon UK deal

Grab a galactic deal on some of the best binoculars on the market right now. from Space.com https://ift.tt/RUbwxcV

Hyperspectral sensing and AI pave new path for monitoring soil carbon

Just how much carbon is in the soil? That's a tough question to answer at large spatial scales, but understanding soil organic carbon at regional, national, or global scales could help scientists predict overall soil health, crop productivity, and even worldwide carbon cycles.  from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/O2RZMaC

Small cyberphysical watermarks could prevent huge headaches caused by fake meds

Counterfeit medications and pharmaceutical products are just a click away from being purchased from online pharmacies via smartphone. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/HNrhqe7

AI-designed protein awakens silenced genes, one by one

By combining CRISPR technology with a protein designed with artificial intelligence, it is possible to awaken individual dormant genes by disabling the chemical "off switches" that silence them. Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle describe this finding in the journal Cell Reports. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/W6pIGlg

What's happening in the depths of distant worlds?

The physics and chemistry that take place deep inside our planet are fundamental to the existence of life as we know it. But what forces are at work in the interiors of distant worlds, and how do these conditions affect their potential for habitability? from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/qKxG9pD

How small water samples can find really big animals

A team of scientists used an emerging genetic tool that analyzes DNA in water samples to detect whales and dolphins in New York waters. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/RcWDwAq

Tonga volcano eruption unlikely to cool Earth, study confirms

The Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption that shook the South Pacific Ocean in January will not affect Earth's climate despite sending clouds of ash dozens of miles high into the atmosphere, a new study confirmed. from Space.com https://ift.tt/ZkiO8wP