Saturday Citations: Praising dogs; the evolution of brown fat; how SSRIs relieve depression. Plus: Boeing"s Starliner
If there's one thing I've learned about dogs, it's that praise is super-effective for training; a new Hungarian study confirms these anecdotal findings and reinforces that notion that praise is more effective as a pedagogical approach than, for insta.....»»
Researchers reveal influence of cyclic dynamic disturbance on coal-rock evolution and zoning
In coal-rock formations, many micro-fractures exist, and the expansion of these micro-fractures is the internal catalyst for the macroscopic destruction of coal-rock. Moreover, the occurrence state of gas changes with the expansion of micro-fractures.....»»
Watch the Starliner spacecraft star in its own aurora video
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured a video showing the recently docked Starliner spacecraft with a dramatic aurora backdrop......»»
Searching for a female partner for the world"s "loneliest" plant
"Surely this is the most solitary organism in the world," wrote paleontologist Richard Fortey in his book about the evolution of life......»»
Saturday Citations: Bacterial warfare, a self-programming language model, passive cooling in the big city
There's a lot of science news in seven days, so just because a new study isn't cited here on Saturday morning doesn't mean it didn't happen. A lot more has happened. But also, check out these four stories:.....»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, June 15
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, June 15
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, June 15
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
NYT Wordle today — answer and hints for game #1092, Saturday, June 15
Looking for Wordle hints? We can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday......»»
Study on architecture of heart offers new understanding of human evolution
An international research team from Swansea University and UBC Okanagan (UBCO) has uncovered a new insight into human evolution by comparing humans' hearts with those of other great apes......»»
Turkish student creates custom AI device for cheating university exam, gets arrested
Elaborate scheme involved hidden camera and an earpiece to hear answers. Enlarge / A photo illustration of what a shirt-button camera could look like. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) On Saturday, Turkish police a.....»»
Astronauts set for spacewalk: Starliner crew staying at ISS longer
A pair of NASA astronauts are scheduled to do a 6.5 hour spacewalk on the morning of June 13 outside the International Space Station......»»
Discovery of microfossil in China from the 518-million-year-old Qingjiang biota sheds light on adaptive evolution
Microbial sulfate reduction dating back to the Paleoarchean plays a crucial role in driving global carbon and sulfur cycles in ancient and modern Earth. Over 150 species of sulfate reducers from bacterial and archaeal phyla have been identified acros.....»»
Study: Climate change drove the route shift of the ancient Silk Road in two distinct ways
Climate change has convincingly been linked to the evolution of human civilization on different temporal scales. In a recent study published in the journal Science Bulletin, researchers note that the role of climate change in influencing spatial chan.....»»
Dogs housed with a companion are less stressed and adopted faster than dogs housed alone, research finds
Shelter dogs awaiting adoption fare better with a canine companion than when they're housed alone, according to new research from Virginia Tech......»»
Polyandrous birds evolve faster than monogamous ones, new study finds
New research led by the University of Bath's Milner Centre for Evolution shows that shorebird species where females breed with multiple males in each season evolve significantly faster than monogamous species. Their findings suggest that mating syste.....»»
Enhancing energy conversion: Pt-Co@NCS catalyst demonstrates synergy for enhanced alkaline hydrogen evolution
A study published in the journal Materials Futures introduces the Pt-Co@NCS catalyst, showcasing a remarkable synergy between Pt nanoparticles and Co single atoms on a nitrogen-doped carbon scaffold. This innovative design overcomes the hurdle of slo.....»»
A new and simple method for super-resolution microscopy
MINFLUX is a powerful microscopy technique that allows researchers to see objects much smaller than the wavelength of light. A newly developed evolution of the process uses a simpler device to create the light pattern needed to examine the molecule,.....»»
New insights on the role of nucleon exchange in nuclear fusion
Low-energy nuclear fusion reactions can potentially provide clean energy. In stars, low-energy fusion reactions during the stages of carbon and oxygen burning are critical to stellar evolution. These reactions also offer valuable insights into the ex.....»»
Virgin Galactic has ceased flying its only space plane. Now what?
This is a bold bet on the future, but it's by no means a certain one. Enlarge / Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spacecraft launches on Saturday. (credit: Virgin Galactic) On Saturday, the VSS Unity space plane made its final.....»»
Starliner astronauts give first tour of the docked spacecraft
Two NASA astronauts have given space fans a tour of Boeing’s Starliner capsule currently docked at the International Space Station......»»