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Is leaving dog feces in the street really so bad? The science says it"s even worse than you think

What's that smell? Is that what you think it is? You check your shoes and, sure enough, one is adorned with a sticky, foul-smelling patty of fresh wrongness. You have stepped in a landmine of the canine variety......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 20th, 2023

Study reveals right whales live 130 years—or more

New research published in Science Advances reveals that right whales can survive for more than 130 years—almost twice as long as previously understood......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 56 min. ago

Researchers take "significant leap forward" with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer

Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer—a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes. The study, published in Science Advances, detai.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 56 min. ago

Systemic solutions needed to counter spread of science misinformation, says new report

Misinformation about science harms personal decisions, democracy and public policy, says Northeastern University professor David Lazer, who contributed to a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report released Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Quantum walk computing unlocks new potential in quantum science and technology

Quantum walks are a powerful theoretical model using quantum effects such as superposition, interference and entanglement to achieve computing power beyond classical methods......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

The secret life of ALAS1: Basic science discovery could the pave way for better small interfering RNA therapies

In everyday life, when things turn out the opposite of what you expect, it's usually a cause for frustration. In science, it's often the starting point for discovery......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

The science behind Christmas trees: How conifers brave winter"s worst

As the festive season approaches, evergreen conifers like spruce and pine adorn homes worldwide. But while Christmas trees bring warmth and joy into our lives, they endure some of the harshest conditions on Earth in their natural habitats......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Dark energy "doesn"t exist" so can"t be pushing "lumpy" universe apart, physicists say

One of the biggest mysteries in science—dark energy—doesn't actually exist, according to researchers looking to solve the riddle of how the universe is expanding......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass you should play this weekend (December 20-22)

Make sure you play Lego 2K Drive, Humankind, and Party Animals before they leave Xbox Game pass at the end of the month......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

Gateway: Wired for deep space

A maze of cables and sensors snakes through a major piece of Gateway, humanity's first space station around the moon, during a key testing phase earlier this year to ensure the lunar-orbiting science lab can withstand the harsh conditions of deep spa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2024

New synthesis technique cuts drug development time and cost

A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice University has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals. The study, published in Science, combines biocatalytic carbon-hydro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Journal that published faulty black plastic study removed from science index

Chemosphere cut from Web of Science, which calculates impact factors. The publisher of a high-profile, now-corrected study on black plastics has been removed from a critical index.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Molecular tool demonstrates how bad eggs are identified for destruction by reproductive system

The biological factory that produces reproductive cells has a robust quality control system to identify and eliminate eggs with chromosomal abnormalities. For years, cell biologists have sought to uncover the mechanisms behind this system, relying on.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Ancient Mars" thick crust could have supported hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas, new research suggests

A new study explores how variations in Mars' crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet's magmatic evolution and hydrological systems. The research, published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, suggests that the.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

EU interoperability spat shows Apple and Meta will never agree about privacy

While Apple is accusing Meta of trying to use EU laws to abuse privacy, Meta is saying Apple is worse. This is just the latest chapter in a long-running fight between the tech giants.Left: Apple CEO Tim Cook. Right: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — image.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Krypto steals the show in Superman teaser

Footage gives us glimpses of Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and Superman's plucky little white dog Kryto. David Corenswet stars in James Gunn's Superman rebo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

In-plane magnetic fields reveal new Hall effect behaviors in advanced materials

In-plane magnetic fields are responsible for inducing anomalous Hall effect in EuCd2Sb2 films, report researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo. By studying how these fields change electronic structures, the team discovered a large in-plane ano.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Top 10 plant and fungal species named new to science in 2024

Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and their partners reveal their pick of the top 10 plants and fungi named new to science in 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Researchers identify 35 new lizard species on Caribbean islands

A new scientific study from Temple University's College of Science and Technology (CST) has identified 35 new species of forest lizards, all from islands in the Caribbean. However, that same study has also found that these species of lizards won't be.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

How bad will it get? Political scientists have a pessimism bias, study finds

The past decade has seen historic challenges for U.S. democracy and an intense focus by scholars on events that seem to signal democratic decline. But new research released Dec. 17 finds that a bias toward pessimism among U.S. political scientists of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Bad gift ideas: Ferrets and other exotic wild mammals as pets

As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or unique animals, hoping to surprise their loved ones with something special......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024