Can Sterile Neutrinos Exist?
Physicists have wondered if neutrino particles come in a mysterious fourth variety. Now new experimental findings complicate the question -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Trade-offs exist in hydraulic and mechanical traits of plants in Chinese savanna
Evergreen and deciduous species coexist in tropical dry forests and savannas. Previous studies have shown that they exhibit divergent strategies of drought tolerance and hydraulic safety under prolonged seasonal drought. However, the ecological strat.....»»
Scientists discover how galaxies can exist without dark matter
In a new Nature Astronomy study, an international team led by astrophysicists from the University of California, Irvine and Pomona College report how, when tiny galaxies collide with bigger ones, the bigger galaxies can strip the smaller galaxies of.....»»
DisCo: Boosting the efficiency of single-cell RNA sequencing
Single-cell RNA sequencing, or "scRNA-seq" for short, is a technique that allows scientists to study the expression of genes in an individual cell within a mixed population—which is virtually how all cells exist in the body's tissues. Part of a lar.....»»
Neutrinos are lighter than 0.8 electronvolts: Experiment limits neutrino mass with unprecedented precision
The international KArlsruhe TRItium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN), located at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has broken an important barrier in neutrino physics that is relevant for both particle physics and cosmology. Based on data publishe.....»»
The Cincinnati Bengals" Gen Z swagger is making this a must-watch Super Bowl
On Sunday, Feb. 13, hundreds of millions of people will look at their TVs during Super Bowl LVI and learn something shocking: The Cincinnati Bengals are really cool.Heck, you might not have even realized the Bengals exist and there's a good reason fo.....»»
Planetary bodies observed for first time in habitable zone of dead star
A ring of planetary debris studded with moon-sized structures has been observed orbiting close to a white dwarf star, hinting at a nearby planet in the "habitable zone" where water and life could exist, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.....»»
Kinks, skinks and supersymmetry
Supersymmetry is symmetry of nature that is often hypothesized to exist among elementary particles. In a new paper that appeared in Physical Review Letters this week, physicists from the University of Amsterdam and QuSoft propose a setup where supers.....»»
Over 500 Mobile Apps Are Now Using the Term "Metaverse" To Attract New Users
A true "metaverse" may not yet exist, but that hasn't stopped marketers from adopting the buzzword to promote their apps and games on mobile app stores. From a report: According to new data shared today by Sensor Tower, there are now 552 mobile apps.....»»
Hard barriers and soft power: Study assesses outsider perceptions of border walls
When it comes to being divisive, it doesn't get more literal than a wall. Walls exist as a means of separation, creating a sense of security by keeping something—or more typically someone—out. And whether it's separating Americans and Mexicans, I.....»»
Computers Uncover 100,000 Novel Viruses in Old Genetic Data
sciencehabit writes: It took just one virus to cripple the world's economy and kill millions of people; yet virologists estimate that trillions of still-unknown viruses exist, many of which might be lethal or have the potential to spark the next pand.....»»
How Marine Wildlife can Coexist With Offshore Wind [Sponsored]
Harnessing the wind to blow back emissions is not without its own impacts, so researchers are developing technologies to co-exist with whales and other ocean-dwelling species. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Warren Buffett says these are the best businesses to own — 3 examples from Berkshire"s portfolio
Warren Buffett says these are the best businesses to own — 3 examples from Berkshire's portfolioWhile we're constantly bombarded with confusing investment mumbo jumbo, we must never forget that, for the most part, companies exist for one prim.....»»
Dark matter asteroids (if they exist) may cause solar flares
The trick is distinguishing a potential dark asteroid flare from a normal solar one. An X1.6 class solar flare flashes in the middle of the sun on Sept. 10, 2014. (credit: NASA/SDO) Dark matter is proving to be a rather frustr.....»»
Hybrid fish raised in nature have fewer "mismatched" genes than those in lab
You're likely familiar with the idea of the sterile mule: a hybrid animal born of a horse and a donkey that is unable to breed......»»
Real shooting stars exist, but they aren"t the streaks you see in a clear night sky
"I see thy glory like a shooting star.".....»»
Meltdown prediction: Intellivision Amico doesn’t seem long for this world
A decent retro console idea for 2018, but delays and questions have changed our tune. Enlarge / A look at a very weird year for a retro-minded game console that may or may not exist by the end of 2022. (credit: Intellivision | Aurich L.....»»
Physicists watch as ultracold atoms form a crystal of quantum tornadoes
The world we experience is governed by classical physics. How we move, where we are, and how fast we're going are all determined by the classical assumption that we can only exist in one place at any one moment in time......»»
Now’s the time to dump WhatsApp, privacy advocates say
Should users really consider leaving WhatsApp, and do suitable alternatives exist? We asked technology, social media, and privacy experts. .....»»
Is now the time to dump WhatsApp? Privacy advocates say yes
Should users really consider leaving WhatsApp, and do suitable alternatives exist? We asked technology, social media, and privacy experts. .....»»
The Millions of Tons of Carbon Emissions That Don"t Officially Exist
How a blind spot in the Kyoto Protocol helped create the biomass industry. From a report: In essence, Drax [a tiny village in North of England] is a gigantic woodstove. In 2019, Drax emitted more than fifteen million tons of CO2, which is roughly equ.....»»