Ben Franklin wove colored fibers into paper currency to foil counterfeiters
Zenas Marshall Crane usually credited with introducing fibers to paper currency in 1844. Enlarge / Khachatur Manukyan and colleagues at the University of Notre Dame used cutting-edge spectroscopic and imaging instruments to get a.....»»
Astronomers report discovery of the closest ultrastripped supernova: SN 2021agco in UGC 3855
Astronomers report the discovery of a new ultrastripped supernova in the galaxy UGC 3855. The supernova was detected using the Half Meter Telescope (HMT) at the Xingming Observatory in China. The finding was detailed in a paper published October 7 on.....»»
Can selection tie evolution more closely to physics?
New papers claim to link evolution to other physics, but neither really succeeds. Enlarge / Does Assembly Theory have useful things to say about evolution? The paper written by its proponents makes that difficult to tell. (credit.....»»
Scientists and philosophers identify nature"s missing evolutionary law
A paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences describes "a missing law of nature," recognizing for the first time an important norm within the natural world's workings......»»
Study shows forensic evidence can survive underwater for weeks
Forensic fibers can survive underwater for much longer than previously thought—which could help criminal investigators uncover vital evidence......»»
$25 Amazon credit for buying paper towels and laundry detergent
Get a $25 Amazon credit when you spend $100 on P&G home essentials like paper towels, dishwasher detergent, and laundry detergent. SPEND $100, GET $25 AMAZON CREDIT: As of Oct. 16, you can get a $25 Amazon credit when you spend $100 on Procter.....»»
How to get Pilfered Coins in Lords of the Fallen and where to donate them
If you enjoy helping other players or you need help yourself, you'll likely come across a multiplayer currency known as Pilfered Coins in Lords of the Fallen......»»
Astropad launches ‘Slate’ beta to control your Mac with iPad and Apple Pencil
Astropad, the maker of Astropad Studio, Luna Display, Rock Paper Pencil, and more is out with its latest product today in beta. Offering creators (and anyone) lots of flexibility for input and control, Astropad Slate turns your iPad into a no-scree.....»»
Paper: Higher pay consistently trumps meaningful work as strongly valued job attribute
When choosing between meaningful work or a better salary, it's not even close—most people overwhelmingly prefer higher-paying jobs with low meaningfulness over low-salary jobs with high meaningfulness, says new research from a University of Illinoi.....»»
How building waste could be used to grow tomatoes
Highly processed building waste, which usually ends up in landfill, can be used to grow tomatoes, a study from the University of Portsmouth has found. The paper is published in Construction and Building Materials......»»
Titanium oxide material can remove toxic dyes from wastewater
Discharged in large quantities by textile, cosmetic, ink, paper and other manufacturers, dyes carry high-toxicity and can bring potential carcinogens to wastewater. It's a major concern for wastewater treatment—but researchers in Drexel University'.....»»
Researchers find pre-Columbian agave plants persisting in Arizona landscapes
A new paper in the Annals of Botany reveals that researchers have found unaltered agave plant species cultivated by several early cultures including the Hohokam people, a large Native American group in the Southwest that existed between 300 and 1500.....»»
The currency of conservation: A little flexibility goes a long way in nature"s bureau de change
Governments, nonprofit organizations, and other groups spend roughly $100 billion a year to support conservation. Restrictions on where conservation funds can be spent, however, prevent organizations from focusing on the most promising opportunities.....»»
New research into pangolin genomics may aid in conservation efforts
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution provides, for the first time, a comprehensive set of genomic resources for pangolins (sometimes known as scaly anteaters) that researchers believe will be integral for protecting these threatened mammals.....»»
Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics and medical imaging
Three scientists based in the U.S. won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work on quantum dots—tiny particles just a few atoms in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in every day life include ele.....»»
Researchers see a future for agricultural solar parks, but also challenges
Solar parks and agriculture do not have to be placed on separate fields. It is possible to combine both functions on the same field, researchers from Wageningen University & Research and Renergize Consultancy write in their position paper "Producing.....»»
Against the Dell XPS 15, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 falters
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 seriously ups the performance -- on paper. That makes it a stronger competitor to the excellent Dell XPS 15, at least in theory......»»
Carbon-capture tree plantations threaten tropical biodiversity for little gain, ecologists say
The increasingly urgent climate crisis has led to a boom in commercial tree plantations in an attempt to offset excess carbon emissions. However, authors of an opinion paper published in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution argue that these carb.....»»
Model of photosynthetic antenna suggests different types of plants may grow on Earth-like rocky planets
A small team of biologists, environmental scientists and chemists at Queen Mary University of London, U.K., has found via modeling, that it might be possible for different types of plants to grow on Earth-like rocky planets. In their paper published.....»»
The best Ergo farm locations in Lies of P
Ergo fragments are a currency that can be used to buy items, improve weapons, and, most importantly, level up. In other words, it's time to get farming......»»
End of stop-and-frisk practice in Chicago led to increase in minority traffic stops, research suggests
A pair of civil rights researchers with the University of California has found evidence suggesting that ceasing one practice that violated citizen rights in Chicago may have led to the initiation of another. In their paper published in the journal Sc.....»»