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.....»»
Defect-rich MnOx nanobelts prepared for glutathione detection in recent study
A recent study published in Sensors and Actuators: B. Chemical highlights the development of highly active oxidase mimics using MnOx nanobelts (NBs) generated through laser irradiation in liquid (LIL) techniques by researchers from Institute of Solid.....»»
Supernovas could pose a threat to other worlds, new research shows
Supernovas could pose a threat to other worlds, new research shows.....»»
Is The Canon EOS R8 Good For Beginners?
The Canon EOS R8 is a big-name camera with a whole lot of power at its disposal. It's prepared for some top-tier photography, but is it good for a newbie? The Ca.....»»
New tracking technology reveals the hidden foraging lives of desert ants
Groundbreaking tracking technology that has revealed new insights into how desert ants navigate their complex worlds could inspire the next generation of smart, efficient robots......»»
A Critical Arctic Organism Is Now Infested With Microplastics
The algae Melosira arctica is the foundation of the food chain, and its contamination could have major consequences for ecosystems and the climate......»»
New Planet-Hunting Technique Finds Worlds We Can See Directly
A promising combination of exoplanet-finding methods pinpoints details about its first world.....»»
SpaceX takes second shot at launching biggest rocket
SpaceX prepared to launch the biggest and most powerful rocket Thursday, working nonstop after the first shot at a test flight fizzled earlier in the week......»»
The ‘Bad Astronomer’ Takes You on a Tour of the Cosmos
Phil Plait’s new book, Under Alien Skies, helps space fans imagine what it would be like to visit stars and other worlds......»»
Spock takes command in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 teaser
The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 teaser trailer introduces Captain James Kirk to the cast and puts Spock in command......»»
First teaser for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2 is giving us all the feels
"The next great Age of Exploration starts with us." The second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is coming to Paramount+ in June. Along with the animated Lower Decks, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds represents the best of the.....»»
Meta opens up its Horizon Worlds VR app to teens for the first time, prompting outcries from US lawmakers
Meta is forging ahead with plans to let teenagers onto its virtual reality app, Horizon Worlds, despite objections from lawmakers and civil society groups that the technology could have possible unintended consequences for mental health......»»
UK waters are too polluted to swim in, but European countries offer answers
Almost all of the UK's waterways are polluted. In 2022, a House of Commons Committee report on the state of UK rivers concluded that no river in England was free from chemical contamination. Only 14% of UK rivers had a "good" ecological status......»»
Juvenile offenders in Ghana aren"t prepared for rejoining society—how the system is failing them
Globally, about one million children are held in police custody annually; 410,000 of them are held in detention and remand centers. On any day, it is estimated, remand homes around the world hold about 160,000 to 250,000 children......»»
Researchers develop rapid Salmonella test to improve safety, reduce waste and lower costs
McMaster University researchers have developed a rapid and inexpensive test for Salmonella contamination in chicken and other food—one that's easier to use than a home COVID test......»»
New discovery stops bacterial virus contamination
A new discovery by researchers at the University of Warwick could help stop bacteria being contaminated with viruses, reducing disruption and decreasing costs in industry and research......»»
Staff MRSA carriage and environmental contamination by other "superbugs" found in Portuguese veterinary practices
Examination tables, scales and other surfaces in small animal veterinary practices are frequently contaminated with multidrug-resistant "superbugs," the results of a Portuguese study suggest......»»
Adventure game "Lego Bricktales" is coming to iPhone & iPad on April 27
The building game "Lego Bricktales" is coming soon to iOS, giving mobile gamers the opportunity to create interactive worlds."Lego Bricktales" comes to iOSDeveloped by ClockStone Studio and Thunderful, Lego Bricktales will arrive on iPhones and iPads.....»»
Contaminated drinking water alerts cause up to 10% school absence rates in Jackson, Mississippi
When a team led by researchers from Brown University's School of Public Health tried to gather data about the health effects of the longstanding water contamination crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, little was available, even on the toxicity of the wat.....»»
Klaus Teuber made Catan, and it changed the world’s expectations for board games
One man's quest to re-create ancient exploration opened up new tabletop worlds. Enlarge / Klaus Teuber, in 2015 at a games festival in Essen, Germany. Teuber created The Settlers of Catan (later just Catan), along with other awar.....»»
A Deadly Cousin of Ebola Has Flared Up in Africa
The World Health Organization is gearing up to test vaccines against the Marburg virus—but the world is still not prepared to contain new viral outbreaks......»»