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Researchers have unraveled how bacteria adhere to host cells and thus taken the first step towards developing a new class of antibiotics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Ma57Xrx

Researchers at New York University have created artificial Hox genes—which plan and direct where cells go to develop tissues or organs—using new synthetic DNA technology and genomic engineering in stem cells. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/dNum9rA

Current AIs are very accurate but inflexible at image recognition. Exactly why this is remains a mystery. Researchers have developed a method called 'Raw Zero-Shot' to assess how neural networks handle elements unknown to them. The results have the potential to help researchers identify the common features that make neural networks 'non-robust,' and develop methods to make AIs more reliable. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/p8EHwU3

A gardener in Pasco County recently found a giant African land snail—or what Florida officials call "one of the most damaging snails in the world." from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/KSkR0Ye

While there are many studies that discuss antibiotic resistance genes (ARG) in soil and water environments, there is currently very little research that focuses on ARG in aerial environments. In a recent review, researchers have analyzed current research trends regarding ARG in bioaerosols, including their sources, methods of detection, and implications for the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Hra9zt8

Winemaking practices in coastal Italy during the Roman period involved using native grapes for making wine in jars waterproofed with imported tar pitch, according to a study published June 29, 2022 in PLOS ONE by Louise Chassouant of Avignon University and colleagues. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/wNm2lME

American Heart Association's checklist to measure cardiovascular health is updated, now called Life's Essential 8™, adding healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health. Other health and lifestyle factors in the checklist, which were part of the previous, 7-item scoring tool, are nicotine exposure, physical activity, diet, weight, blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure. The new sleep metric suggests 7-9 hours of sleep daily for optimal cardiovascular health for adults, and more for children depending on age. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5SDvGyf

An Indian rocket will launch three satellites on Thursday morning (June 30), and you can watch the action live. from Space https://ift.tt/saUAhLO

A new biomedical research tool that enables scientists to measure hundreds of functional proteins in a single cell could offer new insights into cell machinery. Led by Jun Wang, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University, this microchip assay—called the single-cell cyclic multiplex in situ tagging (CycMIST) technology—may help to advance fields such as molecular diagnostics and drug discovery. Details about the cyclic microchip assay method are published in Nature Communications. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/CqMOzFR

The current system of chemical risk assessment is inadequate and underestimates levels of flame retardants and other pollutants needed to cause harmful health effects, according to a recent analysis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/8cLTOtj

Researchers examine some of thelatest advances in wearable electronic devices and systems being developed using electrospinning -- the fabrication of nanofibers with tunable properties from a polymer base -- and showcase the many advantages electrospun materials have over conventional bulk materials. Their high surface-to-volume ratio endows them with enhanced porosity and breathability, which is important for long-term wearability, and with the appropriate blend of polymers, they can achieve superior biocompatibility. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ahnqMpH

NASA's 55-pound (25 kilograms) CAPSTONE cubesat launched toward the moon today (June 28), but it won't get there until Nov. 13. from Space https://ift.tt/X9P6u0S

NASA scientists hope to solve a fundamental mystery about Mars' atmosphere, and you can help. They've organized a project called Cloudspotting on Mars that invites the public to identify Martian clouds using the citizen science platform Zooniverse. The information may help researchers figure out why the planet's atmosphere is just 1% as dense as Earth's even though ample evidence suggests the planet used to have a much thicker atmosphere. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/sg3IqE0

Scientists reveal clues about the evolutionary origin of jaws by studying the embryonic development of zebrafish -- an approach known as 'evo-devo.' Using imaging and cell tracing techniques in zebrafish, researchers who conducted the study conclusively showed that the pseudobranch originates from the same mandibular arch that gives rise to the jaw. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DsOXev

Martian rock samples collected by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover show signs of key ingredients of life as we know it on Earth. from Space https://ift.tt/zo7H1Uu

Sea cucumbers' self defense trick could boost multi-million dollar industry. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CBNcIwk

Methanol made from CO2 in the air can be transformed into carbon neutral fuels. A new mechanistic understanding aids development of this sustainable alternative. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kjnwSyD

New research builds the case that a Western-style diet -- rich in red and processed meat, sugar and refined grains/carbohydrates -- is tied to higher risk of colorectal cancer through the intestinal microbiota. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lMgkb7Q

Researchers have now visualized the molecular structure of the LAG3 protein. They describe the crystal structure of LAG3 and how it interacts with molecules produced by cancer cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BiEc4up

Researchers examined how heat impacts the behavior and physiology of Zebra finches. They discovered that heat altered the activity of hundreds of genes in the testis, but fewer in the brain, suggesting that the brain may be less responsive to extreme temperatures. The study also provided some hopeful insights for birds and their ability to handle the threat of climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Eo3T9Bk

The Large Hadron Collider is the world's biggest particle accelerator. It's located at the European particle physics laboratory CERN, near Geneva, Switzerland. from Space https://ift.tt/sc1BZSl

Driving down a windy canyon road in northern Oregon rangeland, Jordan Maley and April Aamodt are on the look out for Mormon crickets, giant insects that can ravage crops. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/xIGZp2a

Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2022, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences. from Space https://ift.tt/rbV1oAi

Even if global temperatures begin to decline after peaking this century because of climate change, the risks to biodiversity could persist for decades after, finds a new study by UCL and University of Cape Town researchers. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/XZeSbPn

The first high-quality genome of the desert locust—those voracious feeders of plague and devastation infamy and the most destructive migratory insect in the world—has been produced by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service scientists. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/LpaYAyH

New research shows how migratory birds are declining globally because of the way that humans have modified the landscape in recent decades. A total of 103 species of migrating birds were studied, including rapidly declining species like the turtle dove and the common cuckoo, using large-scale datasets. Advances in satellite imagery allowed the team to map threats across Europe, Africa and Western Asia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0mtRCOg

The moon will pass close to Mercury in the predawn sky on Monday (June 27). Find out how and where to see this skywatching event. from Space https://ift.tt/3bFlEeq

You can watch the five naked-eye planets align for free on a livestream that will be running Sunday (June 26). from Space https://ift.tt/0bcmByg

Researchers have found a new way to detect some of the most cataclysmic mergers in the universe before they happen. from Space https://ift.tt/TwriHzy

The Gaia star-mapping mission gives us brand new information about star formation and moons around asteroids, as well as secrets about the Milky Way's origins and possible future. from Space https://ift.tt/QpSBzE4

While workers labored on a large construction site in the Gaza Strip, a security guard noticed a strange piece of stone sticking out of the earth. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/2cRq3Il

Published today in the journal Earth's Future, researchers from UCL, the University of Cambridge and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) used a 3D model to explore the impact of rocket launches and re-entry in 2019, and the impact of projected space tourism scenarios based on the recent billionaire space race. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/D3U1PK5

NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is facing an uncertain future after software testing issues forced an extended launch delay expected to last at least until July 2023. from Space https://ift.tt/SMFoAHc

Automation in disease diagnosis is reliant on deep learning models that can accurately and efficiently identify measurements of tumors, tissue volume, or other sorts of abnormalities. Now, researchers have unveiled a new, resource-light model capable of identifying many common eye diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/610BMFv

The grave of a rocket body that slammed into the moon more than three months ago has been found. from Space https://ift.tt/Q5gijAO

During the past 10,000 years—the Holocene—human societies became larger and ever more complex. An international team of scientists led by Peter Turchin from the Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH) set out to test various theories on what drove this process. According to its analyses of data from Seshat: Global History Databank, the best explanation for the evolution of socio-cultural complexity is a combination of increasing agricultural productivity and the invention, or adoption, of military technologies (most notably, the invention of iron weapons and cavalry in the first millennium BCE). The study just appeared in the journal Science Advances. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/g6TIfPy

Older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/EFny0fP

Scientists have found a way to bypass the need for biological photosynthesis altogether and create food independent of sunlight by using artificial photosynthesis. The technology uses a two-step electrocatalytic process to convert carbon dioxide, electricity, and water into acetate. Food-producing organisms then consume acetate in the dark to grow. The hybrid organic-inorganic system could increase the conversion efficiency of sunlight into food, up to 18 times more efficient for some foods. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ChvS1GR

South Korea has canceled its effort to visit the space rock Apophis during a close, but harmless, flyby of our Earth in 2029, according to a media report. from Space https://ift.tt/q3RbVgW

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab in Sweden describe in a study published in Science how they have improved the ability of a protein to repair oxidative DNA damage and created a new protein function. Their innovative technique could lead to improved drugs for diseases involving oxidative stress, such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease and lung diseases, but the researchers believe it has even greater potential. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/6CR7DYn

Evolutionary theories of ageing predict that all living organisms weaken and deteriorate with age (a process known as senescence) -- and eventually die. Now, researchers show that certain animal species, such as turtles (including tortoises) may exhibit slower or even absent senescence when their living conditions improve. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fh7Vuq

The launch of NASA's CAPSTONE moon mission has been delayed at least two additional days, to no earlier than Monday (June 27). from Space https://ift.tt/y47SWz0

Allowing fights among players in the National Hockey Leagues does not deter greater violence in the modern game, according to a new study. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/tAbIXW2

A camera system can see sound vibrations with such precision and detail that it can reconstruct the music of a single instrument in a band or orchestra. Even the most high-powered and directed microphones can't eliminate nearby sounds, ambient noise and the effect of acoustics when they capture audio. The novel system uses two cameras and a laser to sense high-speed, low-amplitude surface vibrations. These vibrations can be used to reconstruct sound, capturing isolated audio without inference or a microphone. 'We've invented a new way to see sound,' said Mark Sheinin, a post-doctoral research associate at the Illumination and Imaging Laboratory (ILIM) in the RI. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/pfoVCIi

A New Zealand resident spotted a "bizarre but very cool" blue spiral above her house following a SpaceX launch on Sunday (June 19). from Space https://ift.tt/aFKSb8N

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is leading a project dubbed "Beenome100" to produce high-quality maps of the genomes of at least 100 bee species, capturing the diversity of bees in the United States, representing each of the major bee taxonomic groups in this country. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/duVR3C7

Researchers conducted studies to explain the neural mechanisms of the pons-corticolimbic network in perpetuating sad mood in depression. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/YR2hz0B

NASA officials are pleased with Artemis 1's performance during its recent "wet dress rehearsal" but need more time to determine its readiness for launch. from Space https://ift.tt/TLIE7ex

Propstore is auctioning off a screen-matched 'Red Leader' X-wing model from 1977’s "Star Wars." from Space https://ift.tt/J5eq3at

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed an accessible way to make N95 face masks not only effective barriers to germs, but on-contact germ killers. The antiviral, antibacterial masks can potentially be worn longer, causing less plastic waste as the masks do not need to be replaced as frequently. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/sxzhCfT

In a project aimed at developing intelligent tools to fight child exploitation, computer scientists have developed a system to analyze the noise produced by individual cameras. This information can be used to link a video or an image to a particular camera. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PTOvD5W

China plans to haul pristine Mars samples to Earth in 2031, two years earlier than NASA and the European Space Agency plan to do so, according to media reports. from Space https://ift.tt/MwVqvQu

NASA's fourth attempt to complete a critical test of its Moon rocket achieved around 90 percent of its goals, but there's still no firm date for the behemoth's first flight, officials said Tuesday. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/e8fx3Jy

Pixar Studios' new Buzz Lightyear origin story, "Lightyear," fails to ignite the imagination. from Space https://ift.tt/DbAwEe0

With climate change rapidly warming the world's oceans, the future of the Arctic Ocean looks grim. Climate models show that parts of the Arctic that were once covered in ice year-round are warming so quickly that they will be reliably ice-free for months on end in as few as two decades. The Arctic's changing climate will endanger countless species that thrive in sub-zero temperatures, scientists say. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/rt2c9Qa

New wearable technology creates new possibilities for assessing the neurological development of young children. Early motor assessment is essential for supporting the early detection of neurodevelopmental problems and their therapeutic interventions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/qUr2gvN

Researchers from Nanjing University and Beihang University in China and the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) in Hamburg, Germany, have produced a new class of exciton with hybrid dimensionality by engineering the properties of layered silicon diphosphide (SiP₂). Their work has been published in Nature Materials. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/TrKPQDi

A research team carried out field observations and conducted numerical simulations in the South China Sea (SCS) recently and revealed the never-before-seen characteristics of the three-dimensional ocean motion in the SCS through geophysical fluid dynamic theory. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/m1R0nOF

Jupiter's innards are full of the remains of baby planets that the gas giant gobbled up as it expanded to become the behemoth we see today, scientists have found. from Space https://ift.tt/NO6BoUd

A lightning-caused wildfire that led to an evacuation of the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson is 40% contained, authorities said. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/A8fzFsY

The pinnacle of Star Wars Lego, the Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon is perhaps the best Lego set ever. from Space https://ift.tt/bUo6grs

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Monday in Taiwan's east, 38 kilometers south of Hualien city, the US Geological Survey said. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/O3gCBtX

So far, science has described more than 2 million species, and millions more await discovery. While species have value in themselves, many also deliver important ecosystem services to humanity, such as insects that pollinate our crops. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/Oo3vsIy

Firefighters in Spain and Germany struggled to contain wildfires on Sunday amid an unusual heat wave in Western Europe for this time of year. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/2dGxnMU

Old Ben’s penultimate outing isn’t perfect, but it sets the stage for a high-stakes season finale and delivers a couple of moments fans have been clamoring to see. from Space https://ift.tt/EmoNcX1

NASA's Lucy mission has gained a new destination: a tiny asteroid that's orbiting one of its original target asteroids. from Space https://ift.tt/w4Y6pQd

Scientists at the Palomar Observatory turned to the Pauma band, upon whose ancestral lands the facility sits, to name the asteroid, now dubbed 'Ayló'chaxnim, or 'Venus girl.' from Space https://ift.tt/NJEMB70

Scientists have discovered that an injury to one part of the brain changes the connections between nerve cells across the entire brain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/nTesCJx

Four non-scientific buildings at the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson were lost in a wildfire, but early indications show other buildings on the property didn't appear to be damaged, authorities said Saturday. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/GpYuoiI

See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here. from Space https://ift.tt/P2E8xKb

Spain, France and other western European nations on Saturday sweltered under a blistering June heatwave that has sparked forest fires and concerns that such early summer blasts of hot weather will now become the norm. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/ECkpGHV

A new NASA documentary featuring the achievements of numerous Black astronauts will premiere Sunday (June 19), during Juneteenth. from Space https://ift.tt/3jfTREi

A new study finds that the Omicron variant is less likely to cause long COVID than the Delta variant. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/usxBmP6

SpaceX has fired some of the employees involved in drafting and distributing within the company a letter criticizing the behavior of founder and CEO Elon Musk, according to media reports. from Space https://ift.tt/fbzL6gt

Scientists at Kyoto University's Institute for Cell-Material Sciences have discovered a novel cluster compound that could prove useful as a catalyst. Compounds, called polyoxometalates, that contain a large metal-oxide cluster carry a negative charge. They are found everywhere, from anti-viral medicines to rechargeable batteries and flash memory devices. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/nek1yqs

Researchers used mice to develop a mathematical model of a myocardial infarction. The new model predicts several useful new drug combinations that may one day help treat heart attacks, according to researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/g9zxucX

Despite the false alarm, SETI researchers are still pretty sure we're not alone in the universe. from Space https://ift.tt/2khqdsG

A new study shows targeting a protein in smooth muscle cells can block and decrease buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in mouse models, according to researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xiXneWJ

Researchers have developed a unique 3D printed system for harvesting stem cells from bioreactors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vi61yow

Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades affect everything from human life and health to air quality, biodiversity, and land use. The US dairy industry is not exempt from these effects. The Western states, where wildfires are especially prevalent, are home to more than two million dairy cows that produce more than 25% of the nation's milk. A new report examines how dairy cattle in the Western United States may be affected by unique air pollutants from wildfire smoke. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/taCI35X

Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier is losing ice at its fastest rate in 5,500 years, raising concerns about the ice sheet's future. from Space https://ift.tt/Lq4R3ZW

Ethyl carbamate (EC) is a hazardous substance naturally produced during the fermentation of food and beverages. It has been categorized as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A) by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/gvba2qm

Several species of California bumble bees have gone missing in the first statewide census of the fuzzy pollinators in 40 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Z9JWato

A group of anonymous SpaceX employees say that founder and CEO Elon Musk's recent behavior reflects badly on the company as a whole. from Space https://ift.tt/VDU3u2x

Director Emily Dean discusses making "The Very Pulse of the Machine" for "Love, Death + Robots Vol. 3" from Space https://ift.tt/y3Ylgb6

Contrary to some beliefs about internationally sourced dogs, a new survey analysis has found no evidence for a poorer relationship between Canadian dog owners and dogs born outside of Canada versus in Canada. Kai von Rentzell of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on June 15, 2022. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/vFC0McD

Ultrafast light-driven control of magnetization on the nanometer length scale is key to achieve competitive bit sizes in next generation data storage technology. Researchers at Max Born Institute in Berlin and of the large scale facility Elettra in Trieste, Italy, have successfully demonstrated the ultrafast emergence of all-optical switching by generating a nanometer scale grating by interference of two pulses in the extreme ultraviolet spectral range. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/hITO2KV

A new study of intermediate school students in urban California and New York shows promise for underachievers. Researchers found that early intervention with teachers, training students that achievement is malleable and achievable, caused struggling students to flourish and improve their grades. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PoF3gqb

Astronomers have unveiled intricate details of the star-forming region 30 Doradus, also known as the Tarantula Nebula, using new observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). Now we can see the nebula in a new light, with wispy gas clouds that provide insight into how massive stars shape this region. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/9MNcR8v

Finding forming planets is a tough but important job for astronomers: Only three planets have ever been discovered caught in the process of forming, and the most recent of these was found just weeks ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/u2FyT7L

With stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, youth spent more time at home with family and were more isolated from in-person interaction with peers. Largely due to this social isolation from peers, substance use among youth declined, according to researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/K48cpOP

A new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is brimming with distant galaxies in an assortment of shapes. Some are seen face-on and appear oval or as disks or spirals, while others are seen edge-on and look more like cigars. The new image differs from past views of the same field of galaxies in that it now includes observations made in ultraviolet light. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/CbSUQik

Scientists have tested and confirmed a protocol for growing human embryonic stem cells into retina cells to treat eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/eE8a79y

Preliminary findings from a new study involving more than 6,000 adults found that taste-related genes may play a role in determining food choices and could, in turn, influence cardiometabolic health. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Ef8lD7S

How healthy is your diet? It seems like a simple question, but according to a new study, it's one that most Americans struggle to get right. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CM84knv

Researchers announced early tests of a new potato processing technique designed to make our bodies digest potato starch more slowly. Laboratory demonstrations show that the approach blocks certain digestive enzymes from reaching the potato starch as quickly, leading to a more controlled release of dietary glucose. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/V0ijylg

With conventional methods, it is extremely time-consuming to calculate the spectral fingerprint of larger molecules. But this is a prerequisite for correctly interpreting experimentally obtained data. Now, a team has achieved very good results in significantly less time using self-learning graphical neural networks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/6Iae8oH

A new high-resolution map of the moon captures lunar geologic features in incredible detail. from Space https://ift.tt/c10k8mZ

'Merlin' serves as a gatekeeper in new blood vessel formation. Merlin suppresses internalization of VEGFR2, which is important for the formation of 'tip' endothelial cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/SLbAYd9

The sun flexed its considerable magnetic muscles today (June 13), and two solar spacecraft captured the show on video. from Space https://ift.tt/md0YOL3

New research detected strong polarization from a young supernova remnant. It provided independent and solid evidence that the cosmic dust in the early universe was formed in supernovae. While it's true that supernovae eject and destroy cosmic dust, infrared observations now suggest that the dust formed at an early stage of a supernova. SOFIA HAWC+ (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy High-Resolution Airborne Wideband Camera Plus) Band D observations of the young supernova remnant (SNR) Cassiopeia A (Cas A) show high polarization at the 5-30% level. This polarization indicates: from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/4VEqOy7

Engineers built a new artificial intelligence chip, with a view toward sustainable, modular electronics. The chip can be reconfigured, with layers that can be swapped out or stacked on, such as to add new sensors or updated processors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DEcJ9ge

A rogue black hole wandering the space lanes of our Milky Way galaxy alone could be the smallest black hole yet found. from Space https://ift.tt/5AZStH8

A "monkey media player" that lets zoo animals choose between video and sound files suggests they may prefer to spend more of their time listening than watching. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/ZvrSwAF

An Astra rocket carrying two small hurricane-tracking satellites for NASA failed to reach orbit Sunday (June 12) after a major malfunction. from Space https://ift.tt/DZmr3lz

Asteroid dust collected by a Japanese space probe contains organic material that shows some of the building blocks of life on Earth may have been formed in space, scientists said Friday. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/60t5UYV

Marvel Comics unveiled its upcoming "Star Wars: Yoda" series at Star Wars Celebration 2022. from Space https://ift.tt/k9FqiMz

The nearly full moon will block a bright double star in the night sky tonight (June 12). Here's how to see it. from Space https://ift.tt/LR3kPVs

NASA's new SLS megarocket for Artemis 1 is back on the launch pad and you can see live views right now for free. from Space https://ift.tt/NOjGi5d

On this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik meet Geoffrey Notkin, Meteorite Man, to learn why space rocks rock and how to find meteorites. from Space https://ift.tt/kct45V1

"Comet," "star" and "planet" are category names that immediately tell you something important about what they describe. from Space https://ift.tt/MNVXq7k

The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array snapped a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1087. from Space https://ift.tt/sjlefkN

The European Space Agency will release new data from its Milky Way-mapping Gaia mission on June 13. Here’s how you can get the latest updates from the telescope live. from Space https://ift.tt/efITMWL

AfterShock Comics releases a brilliant new sci-fi adventure in "Where Starships Go To Die." from Space https://ift.tt/wtiMr2e

Newly discovered fast radio burst (FRB) 190520 shows unique behavior compared to other FRBs discovered so far.  This deviant cosmic burst was observed by an international team, co-led by researchers at West Virginia University and the Center for Gravitational Waves and Cosmology. Just when you think you understand the pattern, a strange outlier comes along and forces you to re-evaluate all that you know.   from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/5tdPbIW

An inhaled immunotherapy successfully treated cancer in some companion dogs as part of a clinical trial conducted by oncology and veterinary researchers. Results show potential for fighting cancer in humans as well. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/D2jrAgv

USC scientists have found evidence that the Earth's inner core oscillates, contradicting previously accepted models that suggested it consistently rotates at a faster rate than the planet's surface. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/gGwPhQu

A drug currently used in just 1% of cancers has significant potential against the remaining 99%, according to a new study. Ivosidenib, or AG-120, is currently used against cancers that have a mutation in the IDH1 gene. However, study results show that Ivosidenib is also effective against unmutated, or 'wild-type' IDH1. The protein coded by the IDH1 gene in cancers helps cancer cells survive in a stressful tumor environment, so any inhibitor medication that could weaken this defense mechanism is considered a promising therapy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1PkxgS7