Preprint Server Removes "Inflammatory" Papers in Superconductor Controversy
sciencehabit writes: A debate over claims of room temperature superconductivity has now boiled over into the realm of scientific publishing. Administrators of arXiv, the widely used physics preprint server, recently removed or refused to post several.....»»
How a Doodler"s Problem Sparked a Controversy in Math
The twisty history and surprise ending of the four-color theorem saga.....»»
This large-scale hack could affect millions of servers across the world
Two high-severity flaws found in important server firmware that could affect many vendors......»»
Molecular biologists identify framework for understanding RNA editing in a disease-causing parasite
As molecular biologists at Boston University and as husband and wife, Ruslan Afasizhev and Inna Afasizheva have worked together for decades. Together, they have published dozens of papers on the mechanics of mitochondrial DNA and RNA in a single-cell.....»»
Astronomers investigate recent star formation history of the Fireworks Galaxy
Astronomers from the University of Washington in Seattle and elsewhere have conducted Hubble Space Telescope (HST) observations of the nearby Fireworks Galaxy. Results of the observational campaign, presented July 10 on the preprint server arXiv, yie.....»»
How Stress Messes With Your Gut
Inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups can be traced to mental stress.....»»
The natural defenses of ticks could help improve anti-inflammatory drugs
Research is using ticks to help unlock better ways to fight inflammation, which causes considerable suffering in people globally......»»
Astronomers observe subpulse drifting and nulling of pulsar PSR J0026–1955
Using the upgraded Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (uGMRT), astronomers from India and Australia have performed radio observations of a pulsar known as PSR J0026–1955. Results of the observational campaign, published July 5 on the preprint server a.....»»
Dynamical dark energy might explain strange 21-cm signal
Dark energy may evolve in time, and it may even connect through a new force of nature with dark matter. A researcher believes that we may have already seen evidence for this. Their findings have been reported on the preprint server arXiv......»»
A foundation that fits just right gives superconducting nickelates a boost
Researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University say they've found a way to make thin films of an exciting new nickel oxide superconductor that are free of extended defects......»»
Observations shed more light on the properties of the galaxy Markarian 817
Using NASA's Swift spacecraft, an international team of astronomers has carried out a long-term multiwavelength monitoring of a nearby active galaxy known as Markarian 817. Results of the observational campaign, published June 30 on the preprint serv.....»»
These Android apps could be sending your data to China without you knowing
Two Android apps found in the Play Store, secretly stealing data and sending it to a server in China......»»
Apple cracks down on lending apps after deepfake nudes threat
Apple has removed a bunch of exploitative lending apps in India that used unethical strategies to collect, such as threatening to send deepfake nudes to borrowers' contacts.Apple removes some predatory lending apps in IndiaDuring the past week, Apple.....»»
Turtles could delay Western Sydney Airport flights
Amid the controversy surrounding preliminary flight paths for Western Sydney's new airport, another potential challenge is looming: turtles on the tarmac......»»
How Intel could use AI to tackle a massive issue in PC gaming
Intel is introducing seven new papers to Siggraph 2023, which cover everything from path tracing on integrated GPUs to VRAM limitations......»»
First direct visualization of a zero-field pair density wave
In the field of superconductivity—the phenomenon in which electrons can flow through a material with essentially zero resistance—the "holy grail" of discovery is a superconductor that can perform under everyday temperatures and pressures. Such a.....»»
Plex hit with layoffs as ad-supported streaming service fails to deliver profits for media server company
It’s been a tough week at Plex where the company has decided to let go of 20% of its workforce. Plex CEO Keith Valory blamed an unpredictable advertising market for the need to downsize. more… The post Plex hit with layoffs as ad-supported stre.....»»
Controversy in Facebook posts linked to speed of spread among users
A new analysis of nearly 60 million Facebook posts investigates how users' interest in posts evolves over time, suggesting that the amount of controversy generated by a post is strongly linked to the speed with which it reaches a broad audience—reg.....»»
Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators criticizing latest news
There’s no sign of any letup in the Reddit controversy. After the company threatened protesting moderators, it’s now facing kickback from moderators with disabilities … more… The post Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators.....»»
World heritage wetland site threatened by strawberry farming
Strawberry lovers might want to check the provenance of their fruit this summer following controversy about a new farming bill which could cause the devastation of an iconic Spanish wetland......»»
Astronomers explore the properties of ultra-diffuse galaxy UGC 9050-Dw1
Using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), astronomers have investigated an ultra-diffuse galaxy known as UGC 9050-Dw1. Results of the study, published June 9 on the pre-print server arXiv, yield important insights into.....»»