Examining the cracks in Gaussian Processes
The technique of Gaussian Processes (GP) is widely used to reconstruct cosmological parameters, most notably the expansion rate of the universe, using observational data. For many cosmologists, the crowning achievement of this approach is its 'model.....»»
Google to pay $700 million after one Play Store antitrust case
US states and customers of the Google Play Store are to share in a $700 million payout as part of Google's settlement of one of its antitrust cases.Google must pay out $700 million and also alter its app store processes as part of the settlementAs th.....»»
AI models predict decay modes and half-lives of superheavy nuclei with unprecedented accuracy
In a study published in the journal of Nuclear Science and Techniques, researchers from Sun Yat-sen University have achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding the decay processes of superheavy nuclei. Their pioneering study, employing a ran.....»»
Giant bacterium powers itself with unique processes
Not all bacteria are created equal. Most are single-celled and tiny, a few ten-thousandths of a centimeter long. But bacteria of the Epulopiscium family are large enough to be seen with the naked eye and 1 million times the volume of their better-kno.....»»
Research finds women "turn inward" when they experience ambiguous workplace incidents
That gender discrimination is wrong is beyond argument. But identifying which incidents are cases of it is not always so clear cut. That's why researchers are recommending that organizations develop processes that encourage workers to share their con.....»»
Rubber that doesn"t grow cracks when stretched many times
Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have increased the fatigue threshold of particle-reinforced rubber, developing a new, multiscale approach that allows the material to bear high loads and r.....»»
Three novel inorganic clusters accelerate chemical reactions to create carbon–carbon bonds
Perfume, rubbing alcohol, a cholesterol medication and even biological processes all depend on a chemical process called the aldol reaction. The reaction primarily combines compounds to form carbon–carbon bonds, which are incredibly strong and prov.....»»
Examining the role of social media likes in follower network evolution
In a recent study centered on China's primary social shopping community, researchers shed light on the factors influencing the growth of the follower networks of content creators. The empirical study, published in the International Journal of Computa.....»»
Examining the woollybear caterpillar as it makes its seasonal journey to overwinter
If you've been watching your step, there's a good chance you may have spotted some fuzzy black caterpillars inching their way across roads, sidewalks or yards over the past several weeks......»»
After 2nm will come TSMC 1.4nm chips, confusingly named A14
There’s no letup in the race toward ever smaller processes. It’s just a couple of days since we heard that TSMC has shown Apple test results from a 2nm chip, and the company is already discussing the next generation – using a 1.4nm process......»»
Research reveals a rare enzyme role change with bacterial defense system assembly
Scientists have revealed a never-before-seen phenomenon in a protein: Alone, the enzyme processes DNA and RNA but, when bound to another protein as part of a defense system, interacts with a completely different type of compound to help bacteria comm.....»»
Researchers review miniaturized electrochemical sensor technologies for rapid heavy metal detection
Heavy metals (HMs) are metals with high densities and atomic weights. Originating from geological processes or human activities, including mining, industrial production, and petrochemical plants, they are toxic to humans and animals and considered as.....»»
Evidence-based policymaking: New study on international perspectives and best-practice models
In order to tackle challenges facing society, such as the energy transition, digitalization, or pandemics, structured, transparent, and fact-based political decision-making processes are needed. Analysis based on science can provide the basis for bet.....»»
A nanoprobe with a barcode: Sensors detect active proteases
Protein-splitting enzymes play an important role in many physiological processes. Such proteases are generally present in an inactive state, only becoming activated under certain conditions. Some are linked to diseases like infections or cancer, maki.....»»
Why are IT professionals not automating?
As an IT professional, you understand the value of automation, and like many IT experts, you may approach it with a mix of excitement and apprehension. Automation is a powerful tool for streamlining processes, reducing manual tasks, and enhancing eff.....»»
Saturday Citations: Extragalactic stars in the Milky Way, more biolinguistic evidence and couples coping with COVID
This week we look at migratory stars, communicative children and how to make the best cup of coffee, as well as examining some of the latest COVID advice......»»
Elastane recycling: Stretching the lifespan of textiles
Clothing is far too valuable to simply dispose of and burn. Starting in 2025, used textiles are to be collected and recycled throughout the EU. Improved recycling processes are urgently needed to deal with the huge amount of textiles that will then b.....»»
Examining factors that determine creaky voice use
Vocal fry has a bad reputation in American English. A subtype of creaky voice, a feature of speech that sounds gravelly and pulse-like, this manner of speech is sometimes used to form judgment about the speaker. In many languages, the creaky tone cha.....»»
Fruit fly study finds blue light exposure may affect processes related to aging
In a study on fruit flies, daily low-intensity blue light exposure (BLE), similar to that experienced daily by billions of humans in the form of LED lighting and device screens, changed flies at the sub-cellular level, affecting processes related to.....»»
Black holes are missing in the early universe, and computers are after them
As far as the eye can see, galaxies fill the images of the deep universe. What processes determined their shapes, colors and populations of stars? Astronomers think that primordial black holes were the engines of galaxies' growth and transformation,.....»»
Examining advances in additive manufacturing of promising heterostructures and their biomedical applications
To the authors' knowledge, there have been no review papers that summarize the biomedical applications of heterostructures prepared by additive manufacturing. This paper aims to highlight the research progress in additive manufacturing of promising h.....»»