Mix of beer-like drink with psychotropics suggests Wari elites used drugs for political advantage
A team of researchers from Dickinson College, the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Rochester, has found evidence of pre-Columbian Andes elites using drugged beverages to promote political advantage. In their paper published in the journal A.....»»
Grain boundaries weaken in planetary interiors, research suggests
Mantle convection and associated plate tectonics of planets like the Earth are governed by the deformation of mantle rocks. This deformation occurs through the motion of defects in the crystal lattices of minerals. Thus, the physical properties of th.....»»
Research team develops method to design safer opioids
Opioid medications offer people relief from debilitating pain, but these drugs come with dangers: the risk for addiction, miserable withdrawal symptoms and the potential for fatal overdose. In a study appearing in ACS Central Science, researchers hav.....»»
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Craig Wright’s claim of inventing bitcoin may get him arrested for perjury
UK judge refers Wright to prosecutors, suggests arrest warrant and extradition. Enlarge / Dr. Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice, on February 6, 2024, in London, England. (credit: Dan.....»»
Harnessing big data helps scientists hone in on new antimicrobials
Researchers have developed a strategy to identify new antimicrobial drugs with therapeutic promise from bacterial datasets, providing clues for discovering alternatives to traditional antibiotics......»»
Irish peat soils are far more vast than previously known, suggests study
New figures suggest peat soils cover 13% more area than previous peat soil maps, which are useful in land use planning—with peat soils critical in absorbing greenhouse gases (GHG) and helping to meet some of Ireland's most pressing environmental ch.....»»
Social media polls deliberately skew political realities of 2016, 2020 US presidential elections, finds researchers
Informal political polls conducted on X/Twitter during both the 2016 and 2020 U.S. presidential elections were significantly skewed by questionable votes, many of which may have been purchased from troll farms......»»
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EVs cost less long term than ICE vehicles in most states
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Minecraft potions guide: how to brew and enhance potions
Mixing up potions isn't just fun, but a powerful tool you should always be taking advantage of in Minecraft. Here's a full guide on how the entire thing works......»»
Researchers develop library for RNA-based therapeutic approaches with polymer nanoparticles
RNA therapy with polymer nanoparticles is considered a promising approach for the treatment of various illnesses. It involves the use of polymers as "nanocarriers" to transport RNA drugs precisely to the correct target cells. Manufacturing such polym.....»»
Did plague really decimate Neolithic farmers 5,200 years ago, as a new study suggests?
Around 5,200 years ago, plague was not just present but common in six generations of one Swedish family, according to a new study. The researchers analyzed both the ancient DNA of these people's skeletal remains and the pathogens that left traces in.....»»
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Climate model suggests extreme El Niño tipping point could be reached if global warming continues
A trio of physicists and oceanologists, two with the University of Cologne's Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology and the third with the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel, all in Germany, has found via the CESM1 climate model that an.....»»
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EVs cost less long-term than ICE vehicles in most states
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