How "ice needles" weave patterns of stones in frozen landscapes
Nature is full of repeating patterns that are part of the beauty of our world. An international team, including a researcher from the University of Washington, used modern tools to explain repeating patterns of stones that form in cold landscapes......»»
Researchers identify markers of PTSD in the blood
A new study has found that people who are currently suffering or face a high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder show particular patterns in four biomarkers that are measurable with a simple blood test. The findings suggest these biomarkers could.....»»
A puff of air could deliver your next vaccine
Nobody likes needles, but they're necessary for delivering many vaccines and biologics into the body. But what if those could be puffed through the skin instead, with just a little pressure, like being hit in the arm with a foam toy? Today, scientist.....»»
Development of advanced lithography technology (I): extension of the existing equipment path
Lithography technology is a mainstream means used by the semiconductor industry to define fine patterns. At present, the most advanced technology is EUV (extreme ultraviolet), and the latest mass production equipment is ASML's TWINSCAN NXE: 3600D. Th.....»»
Development of advanced lithography technology (II): Nano imprint lithography (NIL) and directed self-assembly (DSA)
Apart from purely optical methods, there are other ways that can be used to define fine semiconductor patterns......»»
How to Fix a Frozen iPad in Seconds
How to Fix a Frozen iPad in Seconds is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. If your iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, or iPad Pro suddenly freezes and stops responding to gestures and button presses, you should be able to fix the issue in a matter of.....»»
Feral hogs are the invasive menace you’ve never thought about
They destroy crops, uproot landscapes, and spread disease—and not much is stopping them. Enlarge (credit: Don Henderson via Getty Images) Think of the worst invasive species you know. Kudzu: smothering trees and house.....»»
Feral Hogs Are the Worst Invasive Species You"ve Never Thought About
Wild hogs destroy crops, uproot landscapes, and spread diseases—and not much is stopping them......»»
Bowhead whales" migration patterns have shifted in the Arctic
With ice declining, bowhead whales of the Pacific Arctic are staying longer in the waters up north. A change in migration patterns could affect the bowheads' health and safety, as well as hunters' access to the subsistence resource......»»
BYD reportedly establishes new high-end EV technology Yun-nian
Chinese carmaker BYD has reportedly registered a new trademark, "Yun-nian" (cars adorned with cloud patterns), according to several Chinese media outlets. Sources were cited as saying that Yun-nian is a whole new in-house technology for intelligent m.....»»
VW sees all its Russian assets frozen by court
VW is attempting to sell its Russian factory in Kaluga, south of Moscow......»»
Epic must pay $245M after luring customers into "Fortnite" purchases
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its order to fine Epic Games $245 million over so-called "dark patterns" in "Fortnite," which led players into making unwanted purchases in the game.Epic Games' marketing for its App Store lawsuitOriginally.....»»
Diversification of the ruminant skull—from microevolutionary processes to macroevolutionary patterns
Evolutionary biologists aim to form fundamental connections between microevolutionary processes and macroevolutionary patterns based on comparative datasets of population-level variation. In a new report on Science Advances, Daniel R. Rhoda and a tea.....»»
Your Nighttime Snores and Coughs May Be Unique
Early research aims to look for patterns in an individual’s sleep sounds using deep neural networks—with potential applications for health care......»»
Fire reveals Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral was historical first in using iron reinforcements in the 12th century
The Notre-Dame de Paris is the first known cathedral of Gothic-style architecture to be initially constructed with extensive use of iron to bind stones together. The 2019 fire that significantly damaged the cathedral enabled analyses leading to this.....»»
Humans are leaving behind a "frozen signature" of microbes on Mount Everest
Almost 5 miles above sea level in the Himalayan mountains, the rocky dip between Mount Everest and its sister peak, Lhotse, lies windswept, free of snow. It is here at the South Col where hundreds of adventurers pitch their final camp each year befor.....»»
CardioBot can now measure stress levels based on your Apple Watch data
CardioBot is a popular app that uses health data from the Apple Watch to show how users can live a healthier life by showing notable patterns. The app has now been updated with a new feature that uses this same data obtained through the Apple Watch.....»»
Animal personalities can trip up science, but there’s a solution
Individual behavior patterns may skew studies, but a new approach could help. Enlarge / Even hermit crabs have individual patterns of behavior — personalities, if you like. When scientists ignore the effects of such differences.....»»
Scientists use TikTok to explain, fight climate change
With his moustache caked in icicles and frozen droplets, glaciologist Peter Neff shows his 220,000 TikTok followers a sample of old ice excavated from Antarctica's Allan Hills......»»
Protected areas may not serve as "stepping stones" under climate change
Species across the planet are shifting their ranges in response to climate change. Historically, protected areas provided refugia and high quality habitat to help preserve biodiversity......»»
Ancient artifacts reveal the "roots of Casas Grandes"
At an excavation site in northern Mexico, BYU archaeology students and professors recently discovered artifacts that have been buried for 1,000 years, including pottery sherds, hammer stones, maize kernels and—intriguing at a location 250 miles inl.....»»