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Q&A: Is a volcano about to erupt in Iceland? Expert explains the telltale signs that an eruption might occur

Residents of Grindavik, a fishing town in southwestern Iceland, have evacuated and a state of emergency has been declared, as local authorities say a volcanic eruption may be imminent......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 14th, 2023

Study finds fresh water and key conditions for life appeared on Earth a half-billion years earlier than thought

We need two ingredients for life to start on a planet: dry land and (fresh) water. Strictly, the water doesn't have to be fresh, but fresh water can only occur on dry land......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

With So Much Bird Flu Around, Are Eggs, Chicken, and Milk Still Safe to Consume?

A food microbiologist explains why you shouldn’t worry about consuming poultry or dairy—so long as you take the right precautions......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

Koira creator explains how Day of the Devs’ prettiest game came to be

Animated musical adventure game Koira was a standout from Day of the Devs 2024. I spoke to its developer to learn more about how it came to be......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

Study sheds light on how conflicting processes occur within a single cell

Most organisms on this planet rely on the circadian clock to function properly. New research published in Nature Communications from the Pakrasi Lab investigates the function of the clock in unicellular nitrogen fixing cyanobacteria—microbes that e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Popular tactical shooter Sniper Elite 4 coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac later this year

Apple’s most recent push for multi-platform gaming support is continuing to show signs of life. Thanks in large part to Apple silicon’s Mac debut, more developers are finding it worthwhile to bring their games not only to the iPhone, and its mass.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

New instrument to search for signs of life on other planets

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has signed an agreement for the design and construction of ANDES, the ArmazoNes high Dispersion Echelle Spectrograph......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Economist explores why skyscrapers keep getting taller and why the world loves them

Rutgers-Newark professor Jason Barr, an authority on skyscrapers, examines them through the lens of an economist, not an expert on architecture......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

New model reveals how tubular tissues form uniform channels

RIKEN scientists have developed a model that explains the orderly patterning process of cytoskeletons underlying the formation of a network of tubular structures that supply our bodies with the oxygen and nutrients we need to survive. The study is pu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Study suggests germanium isotope really does have an 11-day half-life

Searching for the elusive neutrino takes on many forms. Detectors consisting of many tons of gallium are used in several experiments because neutrino interactions can occur on the stable gallium-71 (71Ga) nucleus and transform it into a radioactive i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Ancient Egyptian skull shows evidence of cancer, surgical treatment

“An extraordinary new perspective in our understanding of the history of medicine.” Enlarge (credit: Tondini, Isidro, Camarós, 2024.) The 4,000-year-old skull and mandible of an Egyptian man show signs of cancerous.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

5 Expert Picks of Remote Desktop Apps: A List for Android Users

Over the past few years, remote desktop technology has seen significant advancements, which were initially designed for businesses and professionals to manage computers remotely. The rapid development of mobile technologies and faster internet connec.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Torrent of volcanic mudflow hits Philippine village

Heavy rain washed volcanic mud and debris through a village in the central Philippines on Wednesday, two days after a nearby volcano erupted......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Flawed, scandalous trials tank FDA expert support for MDMA therapy

Bias, missing data, and claims of a new-age cult overshadow positive patient results. Enlarge / MDMA pills up close. (credit: Getty | Universal History Archive) After a remarkably sensational regulatory drug review, advi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Researchers develop instrument to measure lava viscosity in the field

Millions of people live near active volcanoes that are constantly monitored for signs of an impending eruption. When one occurs, scientists and governments rely on data to estimate the extent of the possible damage, informing evacuation plans and dis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Study finds racial bias in traffic stops by Chicago police

Black drivers in Chicago are significantly more likely than white drivers to be stopped by police regardless of where the drivers live or are going, according to a new study led by a Cornell city planning expert that maps the racial composition of ro.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Experiments in weightlessness isolate classic diffusion phenomenon

For years, various models have been developed to describe an important class of mixing effects that occur, for example, in the flow in a chemical reactor. Experimental validation, however, has lagged far behind due to the superimposition of gravity e.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Volunteer recruitment still "tough": UK survey shows no signs of improvement

More than half of voluntary organizations are still finding volunteer recruitment difficult, according to a major sector survey which shows that the situation has not improved over the last 12 months......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Bicultural staff can better boost chances of success in international negotiations, researcher explains

A study co-authored by a Northeastern University researcher has found that hiring senior staff who are comfortable in more than one culture to conduct international negotiations can help "supercharge" the result for businesses......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Lava continues to flow from Iceland volcano but not at powerful level as eruption

Lava continued to spurt from a volcano in southwestern Iceland on Thursday but the activity had calmed significantly from when it erupted a day earlier......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Google Cloud explains how it accidentally deleted a customer account

UniSuper's 647,000 users faced two weeks of downtime because of a Google Cloud bug. Enlarge Earlier this month, Google Cloud experienced one of its biggest blunders ever when UniSuper, a $135 billion Australian pension.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024