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Eye in the sky helps scientists "see" underground

The world underground is a busy place, with everything from fat nightcrawlers to microscopic fungi forming a community of workers that break down plant material to free nutrients—processes that are vital to sustaining life on Earth. Given humanity'.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 23rd, 2022

New lunar distress system could safeguard future astronauts

A team of international scientists has taken a significant step towards making lunar exploration safer, proposing a distress monitoring and rescue system designed for the moon's unique and challenging environment......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Study sheds light on limitations of zooplankton for inactivating pathogen contaminated water

Scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso and Stanford University were recently surprised to find that the natural community of zooplankton—tiny, aquatic animals known to graze on bacteria—present in freshwater and saltwater do not clean w.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Scientists design silver nanoparticle–based self-hygienic resin for use in dental applications

The oral cavity is home to a rich ecosystem of microorganisms that are found in both healthy and diseased states. In the area of dental restoration, highly specialized materials are used to fulfill specific functions so that the patient recovers thei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

New species of clearwing moth from Guyana discovered in Wales

A new species of moth has been described far away from home following a cross-continent detective journey that included Natural History Museum scientists from separate fields, a budding young ecologist with a knack for community science, a globe-trot.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Scientists find plant-like behavior in human cells

A team of scientists from Monash University has solved the structure of a protein known as "LYCHOS," which can detect and regulate cell growth by sensing cholesterol levels in the body......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Will AI one day win a Nobel Prize?

Artificial intelligence is already disrupting industries from banking and finance to film and journalism, and scientists are investigating how AI might revolutionize their field—or even win a Nobel Prize......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Supercharged storms: how climate change amplifies cyclones

From Hurricane Helene to Typhoon Yagi, powerful storms are battering the globe, and scientists warn that a warming planet is amplifying their destructive force to unprecedented levels......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

NASA’s skywatching tips for October include a comet and Europa

NASA is back with its monthly update of what to look out for in the night sky over the coming weeks. And there's plenty to enjoy in October......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

I reviewed HTC’s new Vive Focus Vision, a lossless VR headset built for PC gaming

I reviewed HTC's Vive Focus Vision, a lossless PCVR headset with eye-tracking and standalone capability......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

‘Tripsy’ trip planner updated with new customizable overview and more

Tripsy is an advanced trip planner app available for Apple platforms, and it helps users organize itineraries, activities, and necessary documents. With its update to version 3.0, the app has gained a lot of new features, including a new customizable.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

As the Advanced Photon Source upgrade nears completion, scientists anticipate experimental possibilities

In June, X-rays began to shine again at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Advanced Photon Source (APS), a facility where intense, directed X-ray light beams are used to inspect everything from materials for better solar cells and batteries to ant.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Citizen scientists create buzz with new insect discovery

More than 60% of Australia's known insects are unnamed and a mystery to science. Of an estimated 500,000 Australian species, roughly half are insects, but many aren't categorized......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Scientists unlock secret of "Girl With Pearl Earring"

Johannes Vermeer's "Girl With The Pearl Earring" is one of the world's most popular paintings—and now scientists believe they know why, by measuring how the brain reacts when the work is viewed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Scientists Figured Out How to Recycle Plastic by Vaporizing It

A new technique could prevent tons of waste in the future—if it can scale......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Eight Scientists, a Billion Dollars, and the Moonshot Agency Trying to Make Britain Great Again

The Advanced Research and Invention Agency—ARIA—is the UK's answer to Darpa. But can it put the country back on the scientific map?.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Study traces wild cat eye color diversity to ancient ancestor

Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

The biodiversity jukebox: How sound can boost beneficial soil microbes to heal nature

In a race against time, scientists are exploring new ways to restore natural systems. Alongside traditional methods such as planting trees, reducing pollution and reintroducing native species, a surprising new tool is emerging: sound. Ecologists can.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Scientists inject bacteria into fungi to study endosymbiosis

Endosymbiosis is a fascinating biological phenomenon in which an organism lives inside another. Such an unusual relationship is often beneficial for both parties. Even in our bodies, we find remnants of such cohabitation: mitochondria evolved from an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Venafi helps organizations solve more machine identity security problems

Venafi introduced new product capabilities in its Control Plane for Machine Identities. This latest version of the Venafi Control Plane will enable security and platform teams to address the most critical machine identity security challenges and help.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

A leap in behavioral modeling: Scientists replicate animal movements with unprecedented accuracy

Scientists have developed a new method to simulate the complex movements of animals with exceptional accuracy. The research team set out to solve a long-standing challenge in biology—how to accurately model the intricate and seemingly unpredictable.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024