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.....»»
Not all mushrooms are alike: How fine underground braids could remedy heavy metal contamination
Among domestic mushroom pickers in Germany it goes without saying that many edible mushrooms in our forests are still contaminated with radionuclides as a result of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Less well known is that mushrooms can also accum.....»»
Assembly begins on NASA"s next tool to study exoplanets
Scientists have discovered more than 5,000 exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system. As technologies for studying these worlds continue to advance, researchers may someday be able to search for signs of life on exoplanets that are similar in s.....»»
Make sure your company is prepared for the holiday hacking season
We’re coming to that time of the year when employees are excited about the holidays and taking time off to be with their loved ones. But while employees are preparing for some rest and relaxation, hackers are gearing up for their busy season. In fa.....»»
New model highlights importance of virus size in SARS-CoV-2 replication
As the world recovers from the economic and social impacts of COVID-19, researchers like Mattia Bacca continue to study SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses to be better prepared for future pandemics......»»
Beyond Pandora: the 5 best fictional worlds in movies
Whether it's Pandora's blue oceans or Middle-earth's rolling green hills, these fiction movie worlds are some of the best and most imaginative ever created......»»
Hubble and Spitzer spot two far-off watery worlds
Hubble and Spitzer have identified two planets which seem to be water worlds, with oceans which are 500 times deeper than those on Earth......»»
Scientists may have found the first water worlds
Density suggests these "super-Earths" are more like giant, hot Europas. Enlarge (credit: NASA, ESA, Leah Hustak) Two planets that were originally discovered by the Kepler mission may not be what we thought they were. Bas.....»»
Astronomers find that two exoplanets may be mostly water
A team led by UdeM astronomers has found evidence that two exoplanets orbiting a red dwarf star are "water worlds," planets where water makes up a large fraction of the volume. These worlds, located in a planetary system 218 light-years away in the c.....»»
Silent Hill 2 remake developer is working on a new survival horror game
Bloober Team has partnered up with the publisher behind The Outer Worlds for a brand new survival horror IP, but it won’t be out before 2025......»»
Development of new zeolitic catalyst shows the great importance of small dimensions
Dr. Michal Mazur and his colleagues from the Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague study catalysts that are based on metal nanoparticles stabilized at zeolites. Recently, they have prepared a new type of zeolitic catalyst. Their results ha.....»»
Microsoft Authenticator watchOS app to be discontinued in January
If you use the Microsoft Authenticator app on your Apple Watch, be prepared to look for an alternative starting January 2023.Yet another companion app is leaving the Apple Watch, and this time it's the two-factor authentication app, Microsoft Authent.....»»
Apple Arcade games for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV [New: JellyCar Worlds]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the Apple Arcade games. New: The popular wacky-driving franchise is back.....»»
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is about to face its final test—and it’s a big one
"Reentry is our priority-one objective for a reason." Enlarge / Orion flew by the Moon on Monday as it prepared to return to Earth. (credit: NASA) NASA's Artemis I mission is nearly complete, and so far Orion's daring fl.....»»
PAN-based activated carbon fibers for efficient adsorption of nitrate ion contaminants
Nitrate ions released into the water bodies due to human activities can have adverse effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Conventional adsorption materials that are used for treating water contamination are incapable of removing nitrate. To.....»»
Researcher creates algorithms to predict arsenic contamination in private wells
Despite the risks to human health, testing for arsenic isn't required for most private drinking wells in New Jersey. To help address this regulatory gap, a Rutgers researcher developed a machine learning model that can estimate arsenic contamination.....»»
Researchers harness bacteria-eating viruses to create powerful food decontamination spray
Researchers at McMaster University have created a powerful new weapon against bacterial contamination and infection......»»
The Hexanaut: Building The Worlds Largest Rideable Hexapod Robot
Whether they realize it or not, fans of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Disney+ series Andor may already be familiar with UK creator Matt Denton’s movie magic. But in 2012, Denton’s futuristic fabrications transcen.....»»
The most innovative TV tech of 2022
2022 was an amazing year for TVs as the showdown between OLED and QLED panels has given us the best of both worlds with stunning QD-OLED innovation......»»
Warzone 2.0: Gulag tips and tricks
There's no way to avoid getting sent to the Gulag sooner or later in Warzone 2.0, so come prepared with these tips and tricks to get back to the battlefield......»»
Generation X better prepared for retirement than experts thought
Only about one in three Americans have enough saved for retirement, according to a national survey. But new research from the University of Georgia offers what might be a silver lining to the doom and gloom: Generation X doesn't appear any worse off.....»»