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.....»»
Researchers reveal key restriction of bismuth vanadate photoanodes prepared via pyrolysis method
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is an ideal approach for converting solar energy into green hydrogen, and the controllable preparation and easy scalability of efficient photoanodes are crucial for practical application. Monoclinic phase bi.....»»
Japan wastewater release sparks wave of misinformation in China
Japan's release of wastewater has sparked a wave of misinformation in China about nuclear contamination in the Pacific Ocean, with viral posts promoting wild theories that lack scientific backing......»»
New research shows the way to cultivate meaningful social connections online
At first glance, the term "digital hug" might seem paradoxical. After all, how does the physical act of embracing one another have anything to do with the digital world in which we are so often physically distant, even worlds apart?.....»»
More Colorado communities take "forever chemical" makers to court as contamination costs mount
They stand at least 30 feet tall and 10 feet across, eight giant baby blue tanks filled with what is this fast-growing town's best defense against a glut of industrial cancer-causing chemicals that have been accumulating and percolating for half a ce.....»»
Thousands of migratory birds will make NZ landfall in spring—will they bring a deadly bird flu with them?
A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world—and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival......»»
Federal agencies gear up for zero trust executive order deadline
Federal agencies are prepared to meet the zero trust executive order requirements from the Biden Administration with just over a year until the deadline, according to Swimlane. The research investigated the confidence level of these agencies in meeti.....»»
Scientists develop pineapple stem starch film for packaging fruits and vegetable
A team of scientists from Thailand and Malaysia, led by principal investigator, Associate Professor Taweechai Amornsakchai from Mahidol University, has successfully developed a low-cost and green method to make films prepared from pineapple stem star.....»»
How to prepare spells Baldur’s Gate 3
A wizard is always prepared, at least they should be. Without preparing your spells, you can't cast your best magic in Baldur's Gate 3. Here's how to do it......»»
Chemical contamination on International Space Station is out of this world, study shows
Concentrations of potentially harmful chemical compounds in dust collected from air filtration systems on the International Space Station (ISS) exceed those found in floor dust from many American homes, a new study reveals......»»
What comes after Webb? NASA’s next-generation planet-hunting telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope only launched recently, but scientists are already plotting a planet-hunting telescope that will help find worlds like our own......»»
Science, Destroyer of Worlds--And Movie Scripts
Oppenheimer won’t bomb in the box office, but despite its director’s best efforts, the science in the film is a bit of a fizzle.....»»
The nuclear arms race"s legacy: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy
Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer" has focused new attention on the legacies of the Manhattan Project—the World War II program to develop nuclear weapons. As the anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and Aug. 9, 1945.....»»
Chinese scientists complete a concept study for a 6-meter space telescope to find habitable exoplanets
We have discovered more than 5,400 planets in the universe. These worlds range from hot jovians that closely orbit their star to warm ocean worlds to cold gas giants. While we know they are there, we don't know much about them. Characteristics such a.....»»
Scientists unveil synergistic method for non-canonical amino acid synthesis
New chemistry, new enzymology. With a new method that merges the best of two worlds—the unique and complementary activities of enzymes and small-molecule photochemistry—researchers at UC Santa Barbara have opened the door to new catalytic reactio.....»»
Pesticides are harming Nigeria: It"s time to update the law, says researcher
The European Union has banned the use of several pesticides, and heavily restricted others. This is because of their potential health effects or environmental contamination, or because there's not enough data to be sure that they aren't harmful. Over.....»»
Using cosmic weather to study which worlds could support life
As the next generation of giant, high-powered observatories begin to come online, a new study suggests that their instruments may offer scientists an unparalleled opportunity to discern what weather may be like on far-away exoplanets......»»
Two additional exoplanets detected in a nearby planetary system
By conducting radial velocity (RV) follow-up observations of the GJ 367 planetary system with the High Accuracy Radial velocity Planet Searcher (HARPS), an international team of astronomers has detected two additional alien worlds, at least four time.....»»
Reducing contamination in single-molecule DNA extraction using nanopore technology
Single-molecule DNA detection using nanopore technology offers real-time analysis of DNA and RNA strands. It is a low-cost and flexible technique that can be used in clinical and research settings when samples need to be analyzed quickly and efficien.....»»
The UK is still not prepared for extreme temperatures—here"s what it should do
While massive heatwaves are affecting southern Europe, China, the US and many other places, it's rainy and not particularly warm in the UK. But that doesn't mean there's no risk of intense heat: on this exact week last year, the UK broke 40°C for th.....»»
Hohem iSteady M6 Kit review: take your videos from dull to dazzling
The Hohem iSteady M6 Kit can help you film cinematic masterpieces with your iPhone. But be prepared to learn the ropes, as this gimbal is not for beginners.Review: Hohem iSteady M6 KitIf you are an avid iPhone videographer, you know how frustrating i.....»»