Junk DNA Deforms Salamander Bodies
Yet the unfit creatures survive, challenging our long-held view of evolution -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Evolution Gym Sculpts Novel Robot Bodies and Brains
The virtual robots look weird, but they get the job done -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
New study on work against sexual harassment in Indian higher education institutions
In India, following the enactment of the law on prevention and repatriation of sexual harassment of women at work (POSH) in 2013, governing bodies in higher education have issued several policies and guidelines. However, almost no empirical studies h.....»»
A beetle chemical defense gland offers clues about how complex organs evolve
Rove beetles are among the chemists of the insect world, concocting noxious compounds within their bodies that are weaponized to ward off predators, enabling the beetles to survive in leaf litter and soil in ecosystems across the planet. On December.....»»
The sunshine vitamin that ‘D’elivers on cardio health
Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you're down on this essential nutrient, it's not only your bones that could suffer, but also your cardio health, ac.....»»
ISS just had to swerve out of the way of space junk left over from 1994
The International Space Station just swerved out of the way of space junk in Low Earth Orbit, demonstrating the increasing danger of the growing debris field around the planet......»»
NASA weighs risk as junk from an old rocket heads toward space station
NASA is currently assessing the risk of a piece of orbiting junk that could come close to the space station early on Friday......»»
NASA concern as junk from an old rocket spotted near space station
NASA is currently assessing the risk of a piece of orbiting junk that could come close to the space station early on Friday......»»
Numbers in decline for a giant among salamanders
Eric Teitsworth waded through tall grasses and shrubs along a river bank while on the lookout for a giant salamander found only in North Carolina. Every few feet, he pulled on the string of traps he'd placed in the water to look inside......»»
Researchers generate, for the first time, a vortex beam of atoms and molecules
Vortices may conjure a mental image of whirlpools and tornadoes—spinning bodies of water and air—but they can also exist on much smaller scales. In a new study published in Science, researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science, together wit.....»»
Research Ecosystem in Aerospace Industry
While Aerospace and Defense is considered as safety critical engineering and product domains, technology and research has always been driven in the most regulated environment under the control and supervision of Government bodies. Due to the nature o.....»»
Space junk forces spacewalk delay, too risky for astronauts
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station......»»
All the best Cyber Monday 2021 deals we can find so far [Updated]
We're sifting through the Cyber Monday junk to find the deals that are actually deals. Enlarge / Plenty of worthwhile tech deals are still kicking for Cyber Monday. (credit: Ars Technica) (Update 11/29/2021 9:45 am EST): We.....»»
All the best Cyber Monday 2021 deals we can find so far
We're sifting through the Cyber Monday junk to find the deals that are actually deals. Enlarge / Plenty of worthwhile tech deals are still kicking for Cyber Monday. (credit: Ars Technica) To help those looking to get a good pr.....»»
The best vehicles in Far Cry 6 and where to find them
Vehicles in Far Cry 6 can help you get faster, provide extra firepower, and even ignore bodies of water. Here are the best rides and where you can find them......»»
How molecular clusters in the nucleus interact with chromosomes
A cell stores all of its genetic material in its nucleus, in the form of chromosomes, but that's not all that's tucked away in there. The nucleus is also home to small bodies called nucleoli—clusters of proteins and RNA that help build ribosomes......»»
"Gas Station in Space" - A New Proposal to Convert Space Junk Into Rocket Fuel
"An Australian company is part of an international effort to recycle dangerous space junk into rocket fuel — in space," reports the Guardian. Slashdot reader votsalo shared their report (which also looks at some of the other companies working.....»»
"Gas Station in Space" - A New Proposal to Convert Space Junk Into a Rocket Fuel
"An Australian company is part of an international effort to recycle dangerous space junk into rocket fuel — in space," reports the Guardian. Slashdot reader votsalo shared their report (which also looks at some of the other companies working.....»»
Steve Wozniak"s Startup Privateer Plans To Launch Hundreds of Satellites To Study Space Debris
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak's startup Privateer aims to help humanity get the goods on space junk before it's too late. Space.com reports: The Hawaii-based company, whose existence Wozniak and co-founder Alex Fielding announced in September, wants.....»»
Scientist advances prospect of regeneration in humans
In a study that builds on earlier research that identified macrophages as essential to regeneration in the axolotl, a highly regenerative salamander, a scientist has identified the source of these critical white blood cells as the liver. By giving sc.....»»
Heavenly Bodies Is A Possible PS Plus December 2021 Free Game, Hitting PS4 & PS5 On Dec. 7
The PS Plus December 2021 free games lineup could include Heavenly Bodies, which is out on Dec. 7 for PS4 & PS5. The post Heavenly Bodies Is A Possible PS Plus December 2021 Free Game, Hitting PS4 & PS5 On Dec. 7 appeared first on PlayStation Univers.....»»