Dynamics of an impacting emulsion droplet: The influence of materials science in agriculture
Emulsions of oil-based pesticides are widely used in agriculture, although they are a major environmental and health hazard because they bounce off plant surfaces due to their hydrophobic nature, resulting in the pollution of water and soil. In a new.....»»
A candy engineer explains the science behind the Snickers bar
How the airy nougat and chewy caramel is built. It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether.....»»
New image recognition technique for counting particles provides diffusion information
A team of scientists have invented a new technique to determine the dynamics of microscopic interacting particles by using image recognition to count the number of particles in an imaginary box. By changing the size of the observation box, such count.....»»
Team observes how iron atoms alter grain boundary structures in titanium
Using state-of-the-art microscopy and simulation techniques, an international research team has systematically observed how iron atoms alter the structure of grain boundaries in titanium. Their findings were published in the journal Science on Octobe.....»»
Businesses are leveraging the UN Sustainable Development Goals to gain political influence
At first glance, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) appear to be a rallying cry for businesses to transform and contribute to the betterment of society and the environment......»»
Scientist on personal mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery
A study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters and led by the University of Bristol sheds new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety, especially in th.....»»
Sols 4345-4347: Contact science is back on the table
The changes to the plan Wednesday, moving the drive a sol earlier, meant that we started off planning this morning about 18 meters (about 59 feet) farther along the western edge of Gediz Vallis and with all the data we needed for planning. This inclu.....»»
Investigating lithium isotope systematics in Qinghai Lake
Recently, Prof. Xiao Yilin's team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), in collaboration with the Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, University of Pennsylvania and Nanning Normal University, revealed the lithium (Li) cycling pr.....»»
Kremlin-backed hackers have new Windows and Android malware to foist on Ukrainian foes
"Civil Defense" pushes hybrid espionage/influence campaign targeting recruits. Google researchers said they uncovered a Kremlin-backed operation targeting recruits for the Ukraini.....»»
Graphene-enhanced ceramic tiles make striking art
Adding a bit of graphene oxide to slurry and zapping with ultrasound for 10 minutes yields best tiles. In recent years, materials scientists experimenting with ceramics have start.....»»
Seeing a black hole"s jet in a new light: A look at high-energy particles being blasted across space
Research led by the University of Michigan has pored over more than two decades' worth of data from NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory to show there's new knotty science to discover around black holes......»»
When science speaks in extremes: Study proposes system for detecting polarized discourse
A study published in the Journal of Science Communication elucidated, based on available scientific literature, the characteristics of polarized scientific digital messages, proposing a system of codification for identifying and characterizing polari.....»»
Study reveals AI filters" influence on perceived attractiveness
We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair color, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to......»»
Scientists transport protons in truck, paving way for antimatter delivery
Antimatter might sound like something out of science fiction, but at the CERN Antiproton Decelerator (AD), scientists produce and trap antiprotons every day. The BASE experiment can even contain them for more than a year—an impressive feat consider.....»»
Don’t Panic. AI Isn’t Coming to End Scientific Exploration
Science is filled with tools that once seemed revolutionary and are now just part of the research tool kit. That time may have come for artificial intelligence.....»»
Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback, Microbes Evolve to Eat Cleaners, and Solar Maximum Is Confirmed
Kick off the week by catching up on the latest science news......»»
Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears
The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory.....»»
The Unsettled Science behind Weight-Loss Drugs for Teens
Wegovy and similar weight-loss medications are becoming widely prescribed for teenagers with obesity, but little is known about their long-term effects.....»»
Are we on the verge of a self-improving AI explosion?
An AI that makes better AI could be "the last invention that man need ever make." If you read enough science fiction, you've probably stumbled on the concept of an emergent artifi.....»»
Graphene oxide and chitosan sponge found to be ten times more efficient at removing gold from e-waste
A team of chemists and materials scientists at the National University of Singapore, working with colleagues from Manchester University, in the U.K., and Guangdong University of Technology, in China, has developed a type of sponge made of graphene ox.....»»
40 years later, The Terminator still shapes our view of AI
The film has an outsize influence on the existential danger of AI. October 26, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of director James Cameron’s science fiction classic, The Terminat.....»»