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Fossilized fragments of a skeleton, hidden within a rock the size of a grapefruit, have helped upend one of the longest-standing assumptions about the origins of modern birds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/N1n596R

Astronomers are increasingly concerned about the future of the night sky as new images show shocking trails left by a massive communications satellite against otherwise clear, dark patches of sky. from Space https://ift.tt/FMtiyVB

The fifth national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces, published today, shows little has changed since the last survey in 2018—or indeed since the first survey in 2003. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/Mg9j1I7

New research demonstrates a 20x improvement in resetting a quantum bit to its '0' state, using a modern version of the 'Maxwell's demon'. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/aNImYJW

Russia added another piece to its GLONASS satellite-navigation network on Monday (Nov. 28). from Space https://ift.tt/ofsg4wv

China has completed the construction of the Daocheng Solar Radio Telescope (DSRT), the world's largest array of telescopes dedicated to studying the sun and how its behavior affects Earth. from Space https://ift.tt/6DKtUcF

At school or in everyday life, proportional reasoning is essential for many activities. This type of reasoning allows us to adapt the quantity of ingredients in a recipe or to calculate the distance traveled as a function of speed by relying on ratios and proportions. In school settings, certain intuitive conceptions of proportions can mislead students and hinder their learning. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/vnLYJVk

A research team has discovered important details about how therapeutically relevant human monoclonal antibodies can protect against Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus. Their work could lead to the development of targeted therapeutics for infected patients. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DtoTiZp

Researchers have demonstrated a way to entangle atoms to create a network of atomic clocks and accelerometers. The method has resulted in greater precision in measuring time and acceleration. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MJtCyiw

Researchers examined root exudates and their impact on soil carbon storage revealing surprising and counterintuitive results. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/cPDmqah

New findings in mice show that excessive weight gain while pregnant tips the scales for male but not female mice to be more depressed in adulthood due to less brain serotonin. A similar result was found in humans, where the more fat measured in a placenta corresponded to less serotonin in the developing brains of males, but not females. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/6lvnwae

Andromeda, the Milky Way's neighboring spiral galaxy, may be a cosmic cannibal that has been growing by chowing down on smaller galaxies. from Space https://ift.tt/4Zt8PIc

China just unveiled the crew that will launch on its Shenzhou 15 mission on Tuesday (Nov. 29) and spend the next six months in space. from Space https://ift.tt/WAy9rxj

Over half of wandering albatrosses breeding on Bird Island, in the sub-Antarctic, encounter fishing vessels when feeding, putting them at risk of being accidentally caught or killed in fishing gear, according to new research led by British Antarctic Survey and Birdlife International. The results will help conservation efforts for a species that is in decline. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/E9Pl3BQ

Satellites watched as Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, erupted on Sunday (Nov. 27) after 38 years of quiet. from Space https://ift.tt/k6Y7AdF

As heat waves kept temperatures in the triple digits for weeks and a rain-free streak spanned more than two months in some places, more than 70% of Texas was experiencing severe drought conditions this summer—fueling wildfires, reducing crop yields and even revealing never-before-seen dinosaur tracks. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/gd4yHQG

Whether it's conquering the galaxy or escaping from the infamous Alien, these Cyber Monday board game deals offer some stellar savings, up to $73 off. from Space https://ift.tt/BxPwTnj

The rise of tetrapods (four-limbed vertebrates) is one of the iconic evolutionary transitions preserved in the fossil record. These animals, which lived about 385 to 320 million years ago during the Devonian and Carboniferous periods of Earth's history, set the stage for the evolution and diversification of all other terrestrial vertebrates as we know them today, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals like humans. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/L5lOwDN

University of Cambridge scientists replicated a 1964 River Thames survey and found that mussel numbers have declined by almost 95%, with one species—the depressed river mussel—completely gone. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/5mwe8LM

School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic have "severely ruptured" the social and emotional development of some of the world's poorest children, as well as their academic progress, new evidence shows. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/Ggo3pYX

Buy the Saturn V, Little Joe and more in a set of discounted model rockets you can pick up at a discount for Cyber Monday. It's perfect for your space fan's holiday gift list! from Space https://ift.tt/jXLW2fo

Save nearly $100 in this Cyber Monday deal, which is an incredible deep discount on the HR Drone for Kids. from Space https://ift.tt/Lq3BHmI

This bargain 20% off deal on the NatGeo 70 Computerized Refractor Telescope will satisfy your amateur and experienced astronomer. from Space https://ift.tt/fqLP2Ik

Looking for beautiful discount decor? These moon lamps will shine brightly in your space fan's living quarters and are up to 30% off. from Space https://ift.tt/TBpU8wL

This bargain $20 deal on the Nikon ProStaff P3 8x42 waterproof binoculars will please your amateur astronomer. from Space https://ift.tt/E75hgIW

The Celestron 76mm Signature Series FirstScope is a compact choice for beginning observers that will let you look at the moon and the Milky Way, along with a handy ebook and software. from Space https://ift.tt/aWe9mUy

Construct Mandalorian and Dark Trooper helmets for a huge discount. from Space https://ift.tt/aex1I59

In September 2022 the United Nations organized the first-ever high-level Transforming Education Summit, inviting stakeholders to put forward commitments and tackle the challenges we face. Once again we heard how staggering the needs are: in lower-income countries, 25% of young people and just over 55% of adults are still illiterate, while 250 million children remain out of primary school. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/4ImUbVQ

Learn to code with this Robot Inventor kit, now $287.99 in Lego's Black Friday sale. But with retirement on the way you'll have to grab it before it's gone. from Space https://ift.tt/RBcgfUa

The abstract notion that the whole can be found in each part of something has for long fascinated thinkers engaged in all walks of philosophy and experimental science, from Immanuel Kant on the essence of time to David Bohm on the notion of order, and from the self-similarity of fractal structures to the defining properties of holograms. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/pKFyAch

Researchers have shown -- for the first time -- that less intensively managed British grazed grasslands have on average 50% more plant species and better soil health than intensively managed grassland. The new study could help farmers increase both biodiversity and soil health, including the amount of carbon in the soil of the British countryside. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/v1nE3Uk

Marvel Comics unleashed the new five-issue miniseries, "Star Wars: Hidden Empire," on Nov. 16. from Space https://ift.tt/6q8KyfR

An international team of astronomers has conducted a double-telescopic study of the zone where the Wow! signal originated and failed to detect any signal. In their paper published in Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society, the group describes their study and what they learned from it. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/PShp2Fb

If you've been waiting for Black Friday to save on Lego Star Wars gifts, you can also get free rewards from Lego and its VIP Rewards program. from Space https://ift.tt/Kbgh6Cs

With Black Friday deals coming thick and fast we've rounded up our top 10 telescope deals so you don't have to go searching. from Space https://ift.tt/0r6c7HK

Bats have lived with coronaviruses for millennia. Details are still hazy about how one of these viruses evolved into SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID in humans. Did it go directly from bats to humans or via another animal species? When? And why? If we can't answer these questions for this now-infamous virus, we have little hope of preventing the next pandemic. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/Ca2JRUO

Grab 22% off the Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ refractor telescope and get it for under $50 in this Black Friday deal. from Space https://ift.tt/1bkLSZA

Rice University researchers have engineered a key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy. Using only inexpensive raw materials, a team from Rice's Laboratory for Nanophotonics, Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. and Princeton University's Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment created a scalable catalyst that needs only the power of light to convert ammonia into clean-burning hydrogen fuel. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/Mjikxo2

New research led by a team of scientists from The University of Manchester has shown that intensive grassland management impairs the capacity of soils to buffer extreme droughts, which are becoming more frequent and intense. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/l39aPKc

NASA has released a video taken by a camera on board the Space Launch System moon rocket showing the fiery separation of the rocket's two strap-on boosters shortly after lift-off. from Space https://ift.tt/Gydzlmb

While the release of the fifth National Climate Assessment is still a year away, people across the country have two opportunities to contribute, either by commenting on a recently released draft or by submitting artwork to illustrate the report. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/JKwqtcB

The Perseverance rover is approaching its one-year anniversary since landing on Feb. 18, 2021 — one Mars year, that is. from Space https://ift.tt/U6dSG27

Microorganisms play an important role in regulating plant-herbivore interactions. However, research has mainly focused on the crops and generalist insects. In the obligate pollinating systems, the cheater visitors are rare, and the role of microorganism in this system remains unknown. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/DF2zXM0

A new study demonstrated that shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is associated with an almost 30% higher long-term risk of a major cardiovascular event such a stroke or heart attack. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/leZ9YS2

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced a new astronaut class with two women in the lineup and an amputee paralympic sprinter who is a trauma surgeon. from Space https://ift.tt/NPmQabr

New observations of WASP-39 b reveal a never-before-seen molecule in the atmosphere of a planet -- sulfur dioxide -- among other details. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/cXo2yCj

NASA's tiny CAPSTONE spacecraft has settled into its final lunar orbit, shifting into the operational phase of its pioneering moon mission. from Space https://ift.tt/iRQ1CLv

Plant landing is a major event during evolution. Accompanying their movement from aquatic to terrestrial habitats, different evolutionary plant lineages have evolved distinct characteristic body plans and anatomical structures, which have conferred on plants the adaptive ability to explore new environments. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/RNMZml8

Isotopic evidence points to carbonaceous chondrite asteroids bringing enough water to Mars that it could have formed a global ocean some 1,000 feet deep. from Space https://ift.tt/Mu7s06B

A new study has revealed how the glass-like shells of diatoms help these microscopic organisms perform photosynthesis in dim conditions. A better understanding of how these phytoplankton harvest and interact with light could lead to improved solar cells, sensing devices and optical components. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/TvZdSE3

In the wake of the space shuttle Challenger tragedy, a salvage effort was organized to find the spacecraft. The search also led to an aircraft being found. Now it has happened again, only in reverse. from Space https://ift.tt/pXRQCcn

Though hot and suffocating today, Venus may have once been a temperate world before massive volcanism changed it forever. from Space https://ift.tt/2ZOn0sN

For the first time in experimental history, researchers at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have created a device that generates twisted neutrons with well-defined orbital angular momentum. Previously considered an impossibility, this groundbreaking scientific accomplishment provides a brand new avenue for researchers to study the development of next-generation quantum materials with applications ranging from quantum computing to identifying and solving new problems in fundamental physics. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/8naBVhz

Four small pieces of the moon on a NASA spacecraft have come closer to the lunar surface than they have been in over 50 years. The Apollo 11 samples' return home was part of the Artemis 1 mission. from Space https://ift.tt/NkaL6xl

Almost perfect, the Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 binoculars are possibly the best we've ever tested: insane optical quality in a slim, polished package. from Space https://ift.tt/8BTLhnz

Ah, these Encalife lightsabers will make a fine addition to our collection. from Space https://ift.tt/cVCY3k7

A new study has revealed that the weird parallel grooves on the surface of Mars' largest moon Phobos could be a sign that the Red Planet's gravity is ripping the satellite apart. from Space https://ift.tt/1gvfWaR

Christie's has called off the auction of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, the auction house told AFP on Monday, days before it was due to go under the hammer in Hong Kong. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/eDWOkf9

Boom! Studios drops a fresh "Firefly: Keep Flying" one-shot comic for the franchise's 20th anniversary from Space https://ift.tt/eNX3WyT

Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity has been remarkably successful in describing the gravity of stars and planets, but it doesn’t seem to apply perfectly on all scales. from Space https://ift.tt/wIGXEqJ

The uncrewed X-37B space plane touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Station on Nov. 12 having spent a record 908 days in orbit from Space https://ift.tt/KMaPtki

Tuan Tuan, one of two giant pandas gifted to Taiwan from China, died Saturday after a brief illness, the Taipei Zoo said. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/moLgwlX

NASA's Artemis 1 mission will arrive in the moon's neighborhood on Monday morning (Nov. 21), and you can follow the epic action live. from Space https://ift.tt/QDcui4g

No amount of alcohol consumption is safe for a developing fetus. A new study presents in molecular detail how alcohol harms growth and functioning of developing brain organoids. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/weGzDXv

A British astronomer who went missing while visiting the European Southern Observatory's La Silla site in Chile was found dead after nearly two months of searching. from Space https://ift.tt/HCUvWyg

Prison is no place for a child. Putting children in youth justice facilities can have long-lasting consequences for their physical, psychological and emotional health, well-being and development. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/41hqOQ3

An unusual type of antibody that even at miniscule levels neutralizes the Zika virus and renders the virus infection undetectable in preclinical models has been identified. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JHcjibP

The best star projectors make excellent gifts for space lovers, explore the top models on the market ahead of Black Friday. from Space https://ift.tt/7fv4lsG

What's the cheapest, quickest way to reduce climate change without roiling the economy? In the United States, it may be by reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/Z5SbN6M

The gene DDX41 encodes the nuclear enzyme, DEAD-box-type RNA helicase. Mutation of DDX41 leads to hematopoietic cancers. However, the mechanism underlying this malignancy development is unclear. To this end, researchers characterized the functional significance of DDX41 in great detail. Their findings reveal that DDX41 serves crucial functions in transcriptional processes, RNA splicing, and overall genomic integrity maintenance. The findings may hold significance in treating hematopoietic malignancies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KPal1Xv

Artemis 1 has finally taken flight, and NASA officials took a bit of time to savor the success. from Space https://ift.tt/ctKD6pm

While transgender people might be more culturally recognized in the U.S. than ever, visibility is not the same as justice. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/SLh0Kek

Researchers discover link between the protein medin and Alzheimer's disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/zLtSs0J

Researchers have developed an alternative positioning system that is more robust and accurate than GPS, especially in urban settings. The working prototype that demonstrated this new mobile network infrastructure achieved an accuracy of 10 centimeter. This new technology is important for the implementation of a range of location-based applications, including automated vehicles, quantum communication and next-generation mobile communication systems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/18QAhbf

Artemis 1 has sent home its first stunning image from what will be a 25-day mission through deep space. from Space https://ift.tt/4RapzPn

November 15, 2022, marks a milestone for our species, as the global population hits 8 billion. Just 70 years ago, within a human lifetime, there were only 2.5 billion of us. In AD1, fewer than one-third of a billion. So how have we been so successful? from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/afo81Tr

Two new studies reveal how bacteria infiltrate tumors and could be helping tumors progress and spread and suggest a link between oral health and cancer, as microbes in the mouth are associated with cancers elsewhere in the body. The two articles focus on an oral bacterium called Fusobacterium nucleatum, which has been linked to colorectal cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/6KlZzr5

NASA's moon-bound Orion space capsule fired its main engine for the first time about 8 hours after the launch of the Artemis 1 mission to adjust its trajectory and check out the system. from Space https://ift.tt/mRDZqti

The protein BICAT3 is one of the most important manganese distributors in plants. If defective, this can have devastating effects on a plant's growth; its leaves grow significantly smaller and it produces fewer seeds than usual. A team led by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has recently uncovered a transport pathway for manganese in plants and the role that BICAT3 plays in this process. The results could lay the groundwork for improved crop growth. The study was published in the journal Plant Physiology. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/MBlD6op

Error-prone DNA replication and repair may lead to mutations and cancer in individuals who inherit a mutant copy of the BRCA1 gene, according to a new study. The discovery has potential implications for preventing the development of cancer in patients with these mutations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BinyVO

NASA's Space Launch System moon rocket is standing on a launch pad (again) ready for its debut flight, and if you can't make it there in person, you can experience it with Space.com's Brett Tingley. from Space https://ift.tt/BMxkd1g

Ranked as the world's most polluted capital city for four consecutive years, Delhi's dual governance structure involving politically opposed parties has prevented its leaders from agreeing on how to deal with a steadily worsening problem, analysts say. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/QHqbaru

An analysis of massive amounts of genetic data on the SARS-CoV-2 virus suggests that COVID-19 variants worldwide are repeatedly evolving the same mutations, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mjEVpv7

NASA's Lunar Flashlight mission will deploy a small satellite to skim the moon's surface and use lasers to search for water ice in lunar craters. from Space https://ift.tt/e1WOiMj

Corals bred in public aquaria provide novel research opportunities and a healthy stock for outplanting into the wild, essential components of a thriving future for coral reef ecosystems, which support around 25% of all life in Earth's oceans. But the long-term success of such efforts hinges in part on maintaining genetic diversity in aquarium-bred corals which leads to increased resilience to threats like ocean warming and acidification. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/8xPkrAw

It's not uncommon for people to lose their sense of taste and smell due to a COVID-19 infection. In others, the disease has had an even stronger impact on the nervous system, with effects ranging from lasting concentration problems to strokes. Now, researchers have reported new insights into the development of 'neuro-COVID'. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/HnvEj3l

Last week's Blood Moon total lunar eclipse was visible over the Artemis 1 rocket on Nov. 8, making for an epic view of the mission's eventual destination. from Space https://ift.tt/w2cM0TI

An international team led by CU Boulder researchers has cracked the chemical code driving the formation of iodine particles in the atmosphere, revealing how the element contributes to increased cloud cover and depletes molecules in the Earth's protective ozone layer. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/nlPTfy2

A fluorescent protein makes it possible to follow disease progression in brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, strokes, and depression. That may lead to better insight into diseases and possible new treatments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QkAYRx9

How do you stop a cow from burping? from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/E9qZep7

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/ydUrsl5

On average, about half of trees planted in tropical and sub-tropical forest restoration efforts do not survive more than five years, but there is enormous variation in outcomes, new research has found. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/qpOBJvR

NASA's CAPSTONE spacecraft slipped into orbit around the moon on Sunday evening (Nov. 13), becoming the first cubesat ever to visit Earth's nearest neighbor. from Space https://ift.tt/WbVXAgN

NASA still aims to launch its Artemis 1 moon rocket on Wednesday (Nov. 16), but a few boxes must be checked first. from Space https://ift.tt/XmGvDgW

Northern gannets share two maxims familiar to humans: "home sweet home" and "don't tread on me." from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/Cm14yZO

NASA's Artemis 1 SLS rocket launch to the moon is scheduled to launch on Nov. 16 at 1:04 a.m. EST (0604 GMT). from Space https://ift.tt/hE9oI2b

An uncharted region of space known as the "zone of avoidance" lurks behind the Milky Way's center – and astronomers just found an enormous, multi-galaxy structure there. from Space https://ift.tt/LkVTDiR

As multiple nations plot out their moon exploration strategies, how best to survive the lunar night gives space engineers the cold sweats. from Space https://ift.tt/ovFcSCw

The Kármán line is the official boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. But defining such a boundary can be tricky. from Space https://ift.tt/tDgNW6z

As the U.N. climate talks in Egypt near the half-way point, negotiators are working hard to draft deals on a wide range of issues they'll put to ministers next week in the hope of getting a substantial result by the end. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/kPxLclY

Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. from Space https://ift.tt/DilgvNC

Accurately moving to a musical beat was thought to be a skill innately unique to humans. However, new research now shows that rats also have this ability. The optimal tempo for nodding along was found to depend on the time constant in the brain (the speed at which our brains can respond to something), which is similar across all species. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/g9A4NQC

A dramatic new image of the Cone Nebula shows the pillar-like cloud of cold, star-forming molecular gas and dust in unprecedented detail. from Space https://ift.tt/38E2bZy

"Dwell fatigue" is a phenomenon that can occur in titanium alloys when held under stress, such as a jet engine's fan disc during takeoff. This peculiar failure mode can initiate microscopic cracks that drastically reduce a component's lifetime. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/RbmAY4s

Space missions already use electric propulsion devices, where electromagnetic fields are utilized to generate the thrust of spacecraft. One such electrodeless device, which harnesses radio frequency (rf) to generate plasma and a magnetic nozzle (MN) to channel and accelerate plasma, has shown immense promise in pushing the boundaries of space travel. But scientists have so far failed to achieve efficient conversion of the rf power to thrust energy. Now, a researcher has achieved a stunning 30% conversion efficiency. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lFPih4u

The Nord Stream natural gas pipeline leak may not cause a noticeable warming of the climate but still "damage to infrastructure such as this should be avoided," scientists say. from Space https://ift.tt/yXijmfw

Trying to see through scattering media like haze and fog is often accompanied by disappointment or even difficulties in our daily lives—if you have ever experienced a sunrise-watching trip on a cloudy morning or a palm-sweating drive through dense fog. For researchers in optics and photonics, seeing through scattering media is also a long-standing challenge in a broad range of application scenarios, such as microscope imaging through biological tissues and telescopic observation through atmospheric turbulence. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/KByO531

A team of researchers has developed a nanotechnology platform that can change the way the immune system sees solid tumor cells, making them more receptive to immunotherapy. The preclinical findings suggest this adaptable immune conversion approach has the potential for broad application across many cancer types. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JSM6gun

ISB Supervisor Dedra Meero discovers she has a fan in this week's episode, entitled "Nobody's Listening!" from Space https://ift.tt/80nsdk3

A wild bird found dead on the grounds of San Diego Zoo Safari Park has tested positive for a bird flu that has swept across the country, sickening millions of wild birds and commercial poultry since the beginning of the year. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/9m2wdoZ

To design better rechargeable ion batteries, engineers and chemists have collaborated to combine a powerful new electron microscopy technique and data mining to visually pinpoint areas of chemical and physical alteration within ion batteries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/B7LVrCN

The world will warm beyond the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold set out to avoid the worst consequences of climate change but can cool back down if timely action is taken, scientists say. from Space https://ift.tt/HgkWfwu

The evolution of tree roots may have triggered a series of mass extinctions that rocked the Earth's oceans during the Devonian Period over 300 million years ago, according to a study led by scientists at IUPUI, along with colleagues in the United Kingdom. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/CQLrsxj

A chocolate treefrog that looks like a Freddo. Burrowing frogs which live in trees. Long-nosed frogs named after Pinocchio. Frogs which go straight from egg to froglet without stopping at tadpole. And large treefrogs which can glide from tree to tree. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/amx73KH

Pollinators are less likely to land on flowers sprayed with fertilizers or pesticides as they can detect electric field changes around the flower, researchers have found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mDHUFr7

Technology developed by researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine that can change skin tissue into blood vessels and nerve cells has also shown promise as a treatment for traumatic muscle loss. from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories https://ift.tt/BDjYEs8

A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) was once only possible after someone had died, but recent biomarker studies have led to the development of imaging and spinal fluid tests for those still living. However, the tests can only monitor severe disease, differentiating advanced AD from related disorders. Researchers have now identified a biomarker that could help physicians diagnose AD earlier, as a patient transitions into mild cognitive impairment (MCI). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/IkWCrZH

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress in the brain, a study shows. The findings also suggest motivation can be improved through nutritional interventions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0uqmDiG