Capturing a cosmogenic isotope to determine the age of artifacts
You may probably wonder how archaeologists determine the age of ancient artifacts or how long a piece of rock exists above the surface. Isotopic dating can tell the age covering hundreds of thousands of years. For instance, common carbon isotope 14C.....»»
Hunting for Neanderthal spear tips under the sea
Submerged below the waves of the English Channel lies an important scientific record of undiscovered Neanderthal artifacts dating back to the last ice age. Collecting them from beneath the channel's cold waters is no easy feat, but UCL researchers fo.....»»
Study reveals new method of preparing imaging agents
Dr. Benjamin Rotstein and collaborators unveil an operationally simple method to prepare carbon isotope-labeled versions of drugs and diagnostics......»»
Your Phone Can Determine If a Bridge Is Busted
Any smartphone in any car can pick up a span’s unique vibrations. Tracking how that changes over time reveals hidden structural problems......»»
Researchers solve the problem of functionalizing pyridine in the meta-position
In chemicals used in agriculture, as well as in pharmaceuticals and a variety of materials, pyridines are often found as so-called functional units that decisively determine the chemical properties of substances. Pyridines belong to the group of ring.....»»
Capturing shockwaves from a volcano with a handmade air pressure sensor
The largest volcanic eruption of the 21st century so far happened last winter, off the coast of the island nation of Tonga. Louisiana State University Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences Professor Chunyan Li captured it in an unexpected way.....»»
Isotope effects on mixed plasma-driven co-permeation found through RAFM steels
Researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) organization and the Southwest Institute of Physics, carried out a study o.....»»
Observatory achieves "first light" with new planet finder
A new planet-hunting instrument at W. M. Keck Observatory has achieved "first light," capturing its first data from the sky and marking an exciting chapter in the search for Earth-sized planets around other stars, which are extraordinarily difficult.....»»
Pre-pandemic conspiratorial mindset predicted hesitance to accept COVID-19 vaccine
Scholars have found that acceptance of COVID-19-related conspiracy theories is associated with hesitance to take a COVID-19 vaccine. But data gathered during the pandemic about belief in COVID-specific conspiracy theories cannot determine whether wha.....»»
Nissan quarterly profit soars on better pricing power, model mix
Nissan is capturing a higher tier of customer in North America, partly through renewed product and lower incentives, COO Ashwani Gupta said......»»
University returning 1,500 artifacts to Oneida Indian Nation
Colgate University is returning to the Oneida Indian Nation more than 1,500 items once buried with ancestral remains—a collection of culturally significant items that includes pendants, pots, bells and turtle shell rattles, some dating back 400 yea.....»»
Capturing and analyzing subtle combination tones produced by violins
When two musical notes are played simultaneously, the human ear can perceive weak additional tones called combination tones. These subjective tones result from the nonlinearity of the inner ear and are attributed to the amplification mechanism of the.....»»
How to Detect a Man-Made Biothreat
The US government is funding tech to determine whether genetic alterations in a virus or pest are an evolutionary quirk—or a lab-engineered danger......»»
Archaeological artifacts found on Norfolk Island
An archaeological dig on Norfolk Island has uncovered two Polynesian adzes (stone axes) and hundreds of flakes dating back to pre-European settlement......»»
Researchers determine three-dimensional structure of PAPP-A
Danish researchers have determined the three-dimensional structure of the proteolytic enzyme PAPP-A. The results may allow us to better understand the basic biology that regulates linear growth of vertebrates. The same regulatory mechanisms are also.....»»
Will cyber saber-rattling drive us to destruction?
As cyberattacks have grown increasingly destructive, nations are entertaining the idea of responding to them with conventional military forces. It is difficult to determine how serious countries are when they threaten “kinetic” responses to digit.....»»
A better way to tell which species are vulnerable
Wildfires, floods, pollution, and overfishing are among the many disruptions that can change the balance of ecosystems, sometimes endangering the future of entire species. But evaluating these ecosystems to determine which species are most at risk, i.....»»
Team develops new method to determine flaws in rubber
A new method to ensure consistency and quality in rubber manufacturing, developed by a research team from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Eastman, is likely to show real-world impact on material sustainability and durability for products.....»»
The ‘Brightest of All Time’ Gamma-Ray Burst Sparks a Supernova Hunt
Telescopes around the world are capturing photons from the blast, and researchers anticipate exciting discoveries ahead......»»
Government regulation and information presentation may determine palatability of the concept of gene-edited food
Does the term "genetically edited food" sound appetizing, or does it inspire skepticism about what is on the table? The answer could be dependent on if you live in a country that strictly regulates genetically edited food and on the way the informati.....»»
Wyze Cam floodlight vs Blink Wired Floodlight Cam
With the new Blink Wired Floodlight Cam on the scene, we see how it compares to the Wyze Cam Floodlight and determine which is the better budget floodlight......»»