Researchers identify dead white shark washed up in Orleans as "Koala," necropsy underway
Researchers identify dead white shark washed up in Orleans as "Koala," necropsy underway.....»»
"Nature markets" may help preserve biodiversity—but they risk repeating colonial patterns of Indigenous exploitation
As the latest global biodiversity summit gets underway in Colombia, finance for the conservation and restoration of nature is one of the key themes of negotiations......»»
Bondi beach "closed" as Sydney shores hit by "tar balls"
Lifeguards declared Sydney's famed Bondi beach and several other strands closed Thursday, as more mysterious black "tar ball" globules washed up along the city's shores......»»
Are you tasty to mosquitoes? Study offers clues into when and why they bite
As mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever spread across the world, researchers say that a key strategy to prevent these illnesses may be dissuading the insects from biting their victims in the first place. But while scientists have.....»»
Researchers develop database for catalytic bioparts with experimental evidence
Catalytic bioparts are fundamental to the design, construction and optimization of biological systems for specific metabolic pathways. A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has recently developed a Registry and Database of Biopar.....»»
Researchers reveal quantum advantage that could advance future sensing devices
Researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have taken a major step forward in using quantum mechanics to enhance sensing devices, a new advancement that could be used in a wide range of areas, including materials charac.....»»
Understanding landslides: A new model for predicting motion
Along coastal California, the possibility of earthquakes and landslides is commonly prefaced by the phrase, "not if, but when." This precarious reality is now a bit more predictable thanks to researchers at UC Santa Cruz and The University of Texas a.....»»
Researchers achieve tunable coherent population trapping in a double quantum dot system
A research team has achieved coherent population trapping (CPT) in a semiconductor double quantum dot (DQD) system......»»
Adaptive ferroelectric materials show promise for energy-efficient supercomputing
Researchers have revealed an adaptive response with a ferroelectric device, which responds to light pulses in a way that resembles the plasticity of neural networks. This behavior could find application in energy-efficient microelectronics......»»
Nanoparticle therapy offers new hope for prostate cancer patients
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. A recent study, conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia, Mount Sinai, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas and others, has demonstrated th.....»»
Electrophysiology study shows how ant toxin causes extreme pain
University of Queensland researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain......»»
Ghostly white giant worms appear to be reproducing under the seafloor where tectonic plates meet
Ghostly white giant worms appear to be reproducing under the seafloor where tectonic plates meet.....»»
There’s another massive meat recall over Listeria—and it’s a doozy
No cases reported so far, but officials are scrambling to track tainted products. Another nationwide meat recall is underway over Listeria contamination—and its far more formida.....»»
AI Comes to the Nobels: Double Win Sparks Debate about Scientific Fields
While many researchers celebrated this year’s chemistry and physics prizes, others were disappointed by the focus on computational methods.....»»
Contributors to Scientific American’s November 2024 Issue
Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories.....»»
White House feud: Jean-Pierre blocking Kirby from podium, report says | Morning in America
White House feud: Jean-Pierre blocking Kirby from podium, report says | Morning in America.....»»
Best WiFi extenders to eliminate dead zones, based on expert testing
To get the best and fastest possible WiFi in your home, we always recommend a cutting-edge mesh wireless system like the eero 6+. There’s just … The post Best WiFi extenders to eliminate dead zones, based on expert testing appeared first.....»»
Startup can identify deepfake video in real time
Reality Defender says it has a solution for AI-generated video scams. Christopher Ren does a solid Elon Musk impression. Ren is a product manager at Reality Defender, a company th.....»»
Study suggests dolphins could be exposed to potentially harmful microplastics through inhalation
U.S. researchers have detected microplastic particles in air exhaled by wild bottlenose dolphins, suggesting that inhalation may be a relevant route of exposure to these potentially harmful contaminants. Miranda Dziobak of the College of Charleston i.....»»
Genome sequencing could unlock answers to yellow jacket behavior
The most recognizable yellow jacket at Georgia Tech is made of fabric and foam, but Professor Mike Goodisman and a team of researchers revealed a far more complex cellular structure by successfully sequencing the genome of two local species of yellow.....»»
Researchers call for PFAS ban after alarming findings in marine environments
Washing your pots and pans—among many other day-to-day activities—could have a significant impact on marine environments for hundreds of years, according to a new study......»»