A little bit of everything: The Short Story of Science
A beautiful volume that gives you a brief taste of most of science's key advances. Enlarge (credit: TEK IMAGE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) Laurence King Publishing, based in London, is “one of the world’s leading publishers of b.....»»
New insights into exotic nuclei creation using Langevin equation model
Researchers have introduced a model based on the Langevin equation that offers new insights into the formation of exotic nuclei. This development could enhance the ability to produce rare isotopes that are valuable for various applications in science.....»»
European Space Agency releases new strategy for Earth observation
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released its new Earth Observation Science Strategy, Earth Science in Action for Tomorrow's World. Responding to the escalating threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and extreme weather and the.....»»
Advances in processable natural biopolymers: Cellulose, chitosan, eggshell membrane and silk fibroin
A study in Science Bulletin explores the recent advancements in the development of processable natural biopolymers and their myriad applications......»»
GeoTraductores democratizes science, one translation at a time
English is the dominant language for communicating research and discoveries in scientific journals. The same is true for science communication outlets such as news articles, multimedia, and press releases. However, sharing this information only in En.....»»
Discovery of 3,775-year-old preserved log supports "wood vaulting" as a climate solution
A new study published in the journal Science suggests that an ordinary old log could help refine strategies to tackle climate change......»»
Reading desert sands—Indigenous wildlife tracking skills underpin vast monitoring project
As animals move across the desert, they leave tracks, diggings and droppings. For skilled trackers, reading these signs is like watching a movie. A story of who was there and what they were doing unfolds in front of them......»»
5 Netflix movies that are perfect to watch in fall 2024
Five Netflix movies that are perfect to watch this fall include a gory horror, a sensational action thriller, and an inspiring baseball story......»»
5 Netflix movies that are perfect to watch in the fall 2024
Five Netflix movies that are perfect to watch this fall include a gory horror, a sensational action thriller, and an inspiring baseball story......»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (September 27-29)
From September 27-29, stream these great movies for free, including a coming-of-age story from the 1980s, a tough cop saga, and a solid army drama......»»
Machine learning accelerates discovery of high-temperature alloys
In a study recently published in Engineering, scientists from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, Guangdong Ocean University, and AiMaterials Research LLC have demonstrated a novel method to accelerate the discovery of refractory high-e.....»»
Ryugu samples call into question previous ideas about the formation of carbon-rich asteroids
Asteroid Ryugu possibly did not travel as far from its place of origin to its current near-Earth orbit as previously assumed. New research published in the journal Science Advances suggests that Ryugu was formed near Jupiter......»»
High-energy-density cubic gauche nitrogen successfully synthesized at atmospheric pressure
A research group led by Prof. Wang Xianlong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully synthesized high-energy-density materials cubic gauche nitrogen (cg-N) at atmospheric pressure by treating.....»»
NASA"s Artemis science instrument gets tested in moon-like sandbox
On Sept. 9 and 10, scientists and engineers tested NASA's LEMS (Lunar Environment Monitoring Station) instrument suite in a "sandbox" of simulated moon regolith at the Florida Space Institute's Exolith Lab at the University of Central Florida in Orla.....»»
New method enables noninvasive plant magnetic resonance imaging
The "omics" technologies—genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics—are at the forefront of discovery in modern plant science and systems biology. In contrast to the rather static genome, however, the metabolome and the products meas.....»»
First lunar farside samples from Chang"e-6 mission analyzed
A team of Chinese scientists has studied the first lunar farside samples brought back by the Chang'e-6 mission. The findings mark a significant milestone in lunar exploration science and technical exploration capability. The study was published in Na.....»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 26: This Jeep story reinforces why auto shows are suffering
What better way to make a new-vehicle splash than to do the unveiling on the 46th floor of a Tokyo high-rise with a breathtaking view of the nation's capital?.....»»
Team debunks research showing Facebook"s news-feed algorithm curbs election misinformation
An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst have published work in the journal Science calling into question the conclusions of a widely reported study—published in Science in 2023—finding the social pl.....»»
Apple rejects new AI pact in EU, despite support from OpenAI, Google, more
EU users hoping for good news on the Apple Intelligence front—look away. Apple’s ongoing dispute with EU governing authorities over a variety of issues, including AI, has found its latest story. Per Politico, a new AI pact put forward by the EU h.....»»
Who lives in the rainforest treetops? DNA-collecting drone provides insights
Squinting into the treetops won't reveal the tiny organisms up there. But these creatures leave clues, in the form of DNA, on the leaves and branches. Now, researchers report in Environmental Science & Technology that they have developed a way to col.....»»
Stop! And watch these 3 great movies leaving Netflix by October 1
Watch these three films leaving Netflix by October 1. Our picks include a sci-fi sequel, a 1990s coming-of-age story, and a charming rom-com......»»