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NASA’s GUARDIAN: Innovative GPS-Based Tsunami Detection System
2023-06-01 21:07:12 +00:00
Tsunami Wave Atmospheric Rumble IllustrationNew hazard-monitoring technology uses GPS signals to go wave-hunting in the Pacific Ring of Fire. GUARDIAN’s long-term objective is to augment early warning systems. Triggered…
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Johns Hopkins Research Links Heart Attacks With Faster Cognitive Decline
2023-06-01 22:37:14 +00:00
Brain Cognitive Decline ConceptResearch by Johns Hopkins Medicine, published in JAMA Neurology, shows a link between heart attacks and faster cognitive decline over the years following the event….
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Feeling Lucky? How Unexpected Wins Shape Our Risky Decisions
2023-06-01 23:57:21 +00:00
Balance Rope Risk Taking ConceptHow do humans make decisions when the outcomes are uncertain? One possible way would be to calculate the expected value of each option by multiplying…
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Tobacco Industry Tactics: Makers of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Covered Up the Dangers
2023-06-02 02:50:26 +00:00
PFAS Danger Nonstick CookwareWidely used in clothing, household products and food, they resist breaking down in the environment. The chemical industry took a page out of the tobacco…
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SpaceX Dragon Prepares for Launch: New Solar Arrays and Spacewalks Await
2023-06-02 07:10:10 +00:00
Spacesuits Inside Quest AirlockA SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, planned to launch towards the International Space Station on a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Saturday,…
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Revolutionizing Electrochemistry: Innovating With Nanoporous Model Electrodes
2023-06-02 07:32:44 +00:00
Abstract Electrochemistry ConceptScientists have created an innovative model membrane electrode with hollow giant carbon nanotubes and a wide range of nanopore dimensions. The invention aids in understanding…
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Revolution in Physics: First-Ever X-Ray of a Single Atom Captured
2023-06-02 08:24:54 +00:00
Single Atom X-Ray Mechanism IllustrationScientists have successfully detected the X-ray signature of a single atom for the first time. Using a pioneering technique known as synchrotron X-ray scanning tunneling…
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Wheat Crops in U.S. and China May Be Threatened by Unprecedented Heat and Drought
2023-06-02 09:00:16 +00:00
Wheat Field DroughtA new study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University shows the likelihood of extreme weather in wheat-producing areas of…
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The Future of Food Safety: Detecting Pathogens Before They Cause Illness
2023-06-02 10:13:21 +00:00
Scientist BacteriaScientists develop an innovative and efficient system for swiftly identifying pathogens on fresh produce prior to their distribution to retail outlets and restaurants. Common food…
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New Research Shows That Hiring More Women Is Good for Business
2023-06-02 11:23:51 +00:00
BusinesswomanResearch conducted by the University of Surrey reveals that senior management teams comprising individuals from diverse gender backgrounds play a crucial role in fostering responsible…
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Don’t Miss the Star-Studded June Sky: Mars, Venus, Spica, Arcturus, and the Summer Triangle!
2023-06-02 12:40:06 +00:00
Illustration of Venus and MarsMars and Venus, Summer Stars, and the June Solstice! The planets of war and love draw nearer each night, as the bright stars of Northern…
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Jupiter Bound: Juice Spacecraft Deployments Complete
2023-06-02 14:12:30 +00:00
ESA Juice Spacecraft IllustrationFlight controllers at ESA’s mission control center in Germany were busy last week, working with instrument teams on the final deployments to prepare ESA’s Jupiter…
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ESA’s Mars Express: Live Streaming From Mars for the First Time
2023-06-02 15:30:13 +00:00
Mars Express SpacecraftThe European Space Agency (ESA) is hosting a one-hour Mars livestream on June 2, 2023, for the 20th anniversary of Mars Express. Direct images from…
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The Dawn of Diversity: Release of the New Human Pangenome Reference
2023-06-02 16:54:42 +00:00
Abstract Human Genome Genetics ConceptMore complete and sophisticated collection of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity. Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences…
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The Earliest Quiescent – Researchers Reveal Traits of Ancient Galaxy 25 Billion Light-Years Away
2023-06-02 18:23:59 +00:00
Spiral Galaxy ArtworkUtilizing the most powerful telescope to date, astronomers have identified a colossal and tightly clustered galaxy situated 25 billion light-years away. GS-9209, a galaxy that…
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NIH Scientists Discover Protein Behind Rare Genetic Skin Disorder
2023-06-02 20:03:09 +00:00
Genetic Skin DisorderGenome sequencing reveals genetic basis for disabling pansclerotic morphea, a severe inflammatory disease. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their colleagues have…
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Sodium on Steroids: A Nuclear Physics Breakthrough Thought To Be Impossible
2023-06-02 21:43:20 +00:00
Atom Matter Model IllustrationNuclear physicists have made the most neutron-rich form of sodium yet, which will help reveal more about the complex world of nuclei. Physicists at RIKEN…
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AI-Powered Breakthrough for Improved At-Home Hepatitis and COVID-19 Testing
2023-06-02 23:23:21 +00:00
AI Chemistry Test TubeResearchers at the University of Florida are using AI to develop an improved at-home test for diseases like hepatitis C and COVID-19. They have combined…
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The “Thunder God Vine” – An Herbal Compound To Help Fight Arthritis
2023-06-03 03:21:53 +00:00
Hands X-rayA team of researchers at OU has discovered a protein complex that plays a crucial role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore, their findings…
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Origami in Orbit: Reusable Heat Shield Transforms Spacecraft Reentries
2023-06-03 08:20:07 +00:00
Origami Heat ShieldESA is set to test Pridwen, an innovative, reusable, origami-based heat shield, which uses radiation instead of ablation to protect spacecraft during atmospheric reentry. Developed…
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Spacewalk Preps and Science Work on Space Station As SpaceX Dragon Counts Down To Launch
2023-06-03 08:54:50 +00:00
SpaceX Dragon Freedom Spacecraft Docked to Space StationNASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station are preparing for a June 9 spacewalk to install new solar arrays, while conducting various health and scientific…
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Astronomers “Stunned” by Discovery of Mysterious Filaments in Milky Way’s Center
2023-06-03 10:03:32 +00:00
Cosmic Filaments IllustrationHundreds of horizontal filaments point toward our central supermassive black hole. New radio telescope images reveal hundreds of filaments along the galactic plane, each measuring…
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A Sustainable Solution – Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Wastewater
2023-06-03 11:34:31 +00:00
Green WastewaterUniversity of Toronto Engineering Ph.D. candidate Sara Abu-Obaid (ChemE) believes that a fundamental shift is overdue in the wastewater management sector. “We need to move…
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Spotting the Seeds of Neurodegeneration – Scientists Develop a Groundbreaking Blood Test for Synucleinopathies
2023-06-03 12:24:36 +00:00
Damaged Brain DementiaResearchers have engineered a novel assay that can identify specific neurodegenerative disorders by detecting irregular α-synuclein present in patient sera. Researchers from Japan have pioneered…
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