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.....»»
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......»»
Researchers determine tire particles can impact fresh water
Ever wonder what happens to the rubber tread that wears off a vehicle's tires?.....»»
Shadow hunters capture Didymos asteroid eclipsing stars
After months of effort, astronomers have succeeded in capturing the momentary shadow cast by the Didymos asteroid, from tens of million kilometers away as it passed in front of far-distant stars—a feat of observation only made possible when both th.....»»
Physicists discover new isotope actinium-204
A research team at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with their collaborators, have recently synthesized a new isotope, actinium-204, which is the lightest actinium isotope so far discovered and.....»»
Remarkable new tech can diagnose illnesses from the sound of your voice
The voice is a mighty tool. Not only can it help lead countries to revolutions, but it can also be used to determine whether or not your body is fighting off an illness and doctors may soon be able to diagnose illnesses based on the sound of your voi.....»»
iPhone 14 Plus fends off damage better than iPhone 14 Pro Max
Drop tests from a device insurer on iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are clear as to which device takes the most damage from falls.Image Credit: Allstate Protection PlansThe test was conducted by using DropBot, a robot designed to help determine.....»»
Some People Really Are Mosquito Magnets, and They"re Stuck That Way
Certain compounds in our skin determine how much we attract mosquitoes, new research suggests—and those compounds don’t change much over time.....»»
HermeticWiper malware victims are now reporting ransomware attacks too
Microsoft is trying to determine if the attacks are linked, while the attackers themselves remain unknown......»»
Neanderthals may have been carnivores, according to new study
A new study published on October 17 in the journal PNAS, led by a CNRS researcher, has for the first time used zinc isotope analysis to determine the position of Neanderthals in the food chain. Their findings suggest that they were in fact carnivores.....»»
Isotope data strengthens suspicions of ivory stockpile theft
In January 2019, a seizure of 3.3 tons of ivory in Uganda turned up something surprising: markings on some of the tusks suggested that they may have been taken from a stockpile of ivory kept, it was thought, strictly under lock and key by the governm.....»»
New analysis of obsidian blades reveals dynamic Neolithic social networks
An analysis of obsidian artifacts excavated during the 1960s at two prominent archaeological sites in southwestern Iran suggests that the networks Neolithic people formed in the region as they developed agriculture are larger and more complex than pr.....»»
The best iPhones of 2022: which should you buy?
Shopping for a new iPhone? We compare all of the current models available to determine the best options for every need and budget......»»
Steve Jobs" Macintosh SE from NeXT could fetch $300,000 at auction
A Macintosh SE used by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs at Next is a highlight lot at an upcoming technology auction, alongside Apple memorabilia and artifacts from science and space history.A Macintosh SE used by Steve Jobs at NeXT [via Bonhams]The Histo.....»»
Parental age could be key factor in helping thoroughbred horses be first past the post
In a sport where the finest of margins can determine the winner, a new study has shown that parental age can be a determining factor in who comes out on top in horse races......»»
Kremlin welcomes Elon Musk proposal for Ukraine settlement denounced by Kyiv
In a Twitter poll posted on Monday, the Tesla boss proposed Ukraine permanently cede Crimea to Russia, that new referendums be held under U.N. auspices to determine the fate of Russian-controlled territory......»»
Capturing extracellular vesicles: A new technology for isolating disease markers
Biophysicists from Skoltech, MIPT and their colleagues from the company Prostagnost have created a new technology for isolating extracellular vesicles (EV) from biological fluids. Studying vesicles is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of vari.....»»
Determining how and why cells make decisions
Cells are constantly making decisions that lead to differentiation. For instance, cells in an embryo make a series of decisions that determine whether they will become neurons in some cases and muscle cells in others. How do cells make these decision.....»»
Determine the Actual Root Cause of Customer Experience Problems
How do you fix broken customer experience and other business problems? Get to the root cause of the problem — the actual root cause. Continue reading........»»
Neptune as you’ve never seen it before, imaged by Webb telescope
The newly deployed James Webb Space Telescope has once again turned its attention to planets closer to home, capturing Neptune in a remarkable way......»»