Are We Prepared for Contamination Between Worlds?
Slashdot reader Tangential shares what he describes as "an interesting article on Gizmodo discussing how we could easily contaminate other planets/moons as we explore them." "Based on our recently demonstrated vulnerability to locally evolved bacte.....»»
Scientists collect eDNA samples in the extreme environment of the Arctic melting glaciers autonomously
What if there was a way to collect environmental DNA (eDNA) samples in extreme environments autonomously? And what if this method allowed the collection of more samples and to prevent risk of sample contamination? Portuguese researchers from the Inst.....»»
NASA selects bold proposal to "swarm" Proxima Centauri with tiny probes
Humans have dreamed about traveling to other star systems and setting foot on alien worlds for generations. To put it mildly, interstellar exploration is a very daunting task. As we explored in a previous post, it would take between 1000 and 81,000 y.....»»
Chromium found in lead-tainted fruit pouches may explain contamination
Lead chromate, an artificial coloring, has been used in other spices to conceal poor quality. Enlarge / The three recalled pouches linked to lead poisonings. (credit: FDA) The Food and Drug Administration has discovered.....»»
Prescription lenses for Apple Vision Pro are cheaper than expected
Apple has announced two lens families for its forthcoming Apple Vision Pro, a Reader option and full Zeiss prescription lenses, both for considerably less than predicted.A Zeiss optical insert lens, at least similar to the ones being prepared for Vis.....»»
Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues
In 2023, businesses have been hit with 800,000 cyberattacks, over 60,000 of which were DDoS attacks and 4,000 falling victim to ransomware, according to Vercara. The research found that consumers hold nuanced perceptions regarding cybersecurity incid.....»»
How to watch 2023 AEW Worlds End: date, match card, live stream, and start time
All Elite Wrestling is giving fans one more pay-per-view in 2023 with AEW Worlds End. Find out the date, matches, and live stream information for Worlds End......»»
What octopus DNA tells us about Antarctic ice sheet collapse
If we want to understand the future, it's often useful to look at the past. And even more useful if you use octopus DNA to peer into worlds long gone......»»
Jets vs Commanders Live Stream: How to watch the NFL game for free
The Jets vs Commanders live stream starts at 1 PM EST today. Are you prepared to watch the game today?.....»»
West Ham vs Man United Live Stream: Watch the game for free
The West Ham vs Man United is starting bright and early this morning. Are you prepared for it?.....»»
Why Apple is pausing sales of the Apple Watch
There is a possibility of an import ban in the U.S. on the Apple Watch, and Apple has already prepared for that outcome. Here's what you need to know before the legal ban potentially goes into effect on Christmas Day, 2023.Apple Watch Series 9Followi.....»»
Florida Keys city to replace sewage wells following research findings
The Marathon City Council says it will end the use of shallow sewage wells, a move that could drastically reduce the pervasive pharmaceutical contamination in local fish populations uncovered by FIU scientists......»»
Genetic sequencing uncovers unexpected source of pathogens in floodwaters
Researchers report in the journal Geohealth that local rivers and streams were the source of the Salmonella enterica contamination along coastal North Carolina after Hurricane Florence in 2018—not the previously suspected high number of pig farms i.....»»
Some icy exoplanets may have habitable oceans and geysers
A NASA study expands the search for life beyond our solar system by indicating that 17 exoplanets (worlds outside our solar system) could have oceans of liquid water, an essential ingredient for life, beneath icy shells. Water from these oceans could.....»»
Singapore bids farewell to China-bound panda cub
Singaporeans bid farewell to a two-year-old panda cub on Wednesday as authorities prepared to send him to China where he will join the country's breeding program......»»
3 sci-fi movies on Hulu you need to watch in December
Take a holiday adventure in other worlds and new realms with the three sci-fi movies on Hulu that you need to watch in December......»»
Water crisis in South Africa: Damning report finds 46% contamination, 67% of works near to breaking down
A new report by South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation paints a grim picture of the quality of the country's drinking water, and its water infrastructure. The Blue Drop Audit Report is meant to ensure that water service authorities are he.....»»
Digging deeper to find life on ocean worlds
In February 2023, researchers from around the country gathered at a NASA-sponsored workshop to discuss the latest developments and a roadmap for a cryobot mission concept to drill through the icy crusts of Europa and Enceladus and search for life......»»
Examining advances in additive manufacturing of promising heterostructures and their biomedical applications
To the authors' knowledge, there have been no review papers that summarize the biomedical applications of heterostructures prepared by additive manufacturing. This paper aims to highlight the research progress in additive manufacturing of promising h.....»»
Getting climate funds to conflict zones—a case for working with armed groups and local communities
Conflict-ridden and fragile countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change and least prepared to deal with it. They are largely excluded from climate adaptation programs and funding......»»
Dreams can vary across cultures and environments, anthropologist finds
We've all experienced dreams that have left us feeling a little anxious—like writing a test we're not prepared for, losing a loved one, or being chased by something threatening......»»