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MIT scientists study spider web structure by translating it into music

We may one day be able to communicate with spiders in "language" of web vibrations. Now you can walk through a virtual spider web, using VR headset and controllers to interact with a web sonification model. A spider weaving its intricate.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaApr 15th, 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic Affected the Moon, Scientists Claim

COVID-19 Pandemic Affected the Moon, Scientists Claim.....»»

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Franklin expedition captain who died in 1848 was cannibalized by survivors

Scientists matched DNA of living descendent to Capt. James Fitzjames of the HMS Erebus. Enlarge / Oil painting by Belgian marine artist François Etienne Musin depicting tje HMS Erebus trapped in Arctic ice. (credit: Public doma.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News10 hr. 16 min. ago

Study: 1 of every 4 employees of commercial organizations has withheld inventions from their employer

A new study from the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University sheds light for the first time on an important issue in the business world: employees withholding their inventions from the companies they work for......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Study suggests simple steps that may improve team ethics

Instead of ending a group meeting asking if anyone has any questions, a professor at UT Arlington suggests asking participants if they can think of anything that might go wrong with the plan discussed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Online misinformation most likely to be believed by ideological extremists, study shows

Political observers have been troubled by the rise of online misinformation—a concern that has grown as we approach Election Day. However, while the spread of fake news may pose threats, a new study finds that its influence is not universal. Rather.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Indigenous US farm workers face greater job-related pain compared to undocumented peers, study suggests

Farming is a notoriously hard profession with long hours spent operating dangerous equipment and performing other arduous tasks. New Rice University research finds that Indigenous farm employees—many of whom have legal status in the U.S. after movi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Fathers with low incomes are emotionally resilient, finds study

New fathers who faced economic hardships remained deeply connected to their children despite negative stereotypes, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Ride-hailing apps reduce racial discrimination impact, new study suggests

Racial discrimination against Black passengers looking to hail rides has been a problem since the taxicab era. A new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering has aimed to find out whether the rise of ride-hailing ap.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Bioinspired yarn can harvest water from fog

Scientists have developed a bioinspired yarn capable of harvesting water from fog, providing an innovative solution to water scarcity in arid regions. By imitating the alternating hydrophobic and hydrophilic patterns seen in desert beetles and the wa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Researcher develops program for 3D cloud tomography

Researcher David Stanley's interest in climate change has led him to develop a program to improve how we gather data to study the inside of a cloud. The program simulated multiple satellites, collecting images of a cloud from many angles at the same.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Undecided voters are less likely to cast their ballot, UK study shows

Undecided voters are less likely to cast their ballot, according to a new study which shows how the fragmentation of the political party system in the UK is fueling low turnout at elections......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Study tracks traveling population wave in Canada lynx

A new study by researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks's Institute of Arctic Biology provides compelling evidence that Canada lynx populations in Interior Alaska experience a "traveling population wave" affecting their reproduction, movemen.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Study elucidates a mechanism for phosphorus cycling in subtropical forests

Phosphorus (P) is an important nutrient element in plant photosynthesis. However, the adsorption of mineral P via leaching and erosion leads to a decrease in P availability and consequently P deficiency......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 9 min. ago

Scientists explain Mount Everest"s anomalous growth

Scientists explain Mount Everest"s anomalous growth.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News12 hr. 47 min. ago

Spider-Man 4 release date may have been leaked by an insider

A report in late August claimed that Spider-Man 4 would premiere between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The first Avengers movie since Endgame will … The post Spider-Man 4 release date may have been leaked by an insider appeared.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated News12 hr. 47 min. ago

Pitting good versus bad fungi on sweet corn: A delicate dance

The same defenses that help some varieties of sweet corn resist fungal diseases can also stymie the potency of a beneficial fungus used to kill hungry caterpillar pests, studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists suggest. The researche.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 11 min. ago

Farm waste can filter microplastics in surface runoff, prevent pollution

Using treated plant waste as a filter reduced the presence of harmful microplastics in agricultural runoff by more than 92%, according to a new study authored by a University of Mississippi research team......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 11 min. ago

Study enhances thermostability of carboxypeptidase A for broader industrial applications

A research team has successfully enhanced the thermostability of carboxypeptidase A (CPA), a crucial enzyme with significant potential in the food and pharmaceutical industries, through the innovative use of disulfide bonds. This development promises.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 11 min. ago

Study finds about 40% of public supports rationing measures to fight climate change

Rationing of goods such as meat and fuel can both effectively and fairly reduce consumption with high climate impact. Almost 40% of the public say they could accept such measures. These are the findings of new research from the Climate Change Leaders.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 11 min. ago

Protein study reveals how the tiny shrew achieves a resting heart rate of 1,020 beats per minute

The shrew's resting heart rate can reach up to 17 beats per second, equivalent to about 1,020 beats per minute. In comparison, the average human resting heart rate is around 60 to 100 beats per minute, making the shrew's resting heart rate approximat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 47 min. ago