Scientists are recommending IceCube should be eight times bigger
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, operated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M), located at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica, is one of the most ambitious neutrino observatories in the world. Behind this observatory is t.....»»
Best Apple deals still shipping in time for the holidays: M4 MacBook, MacBook Air, iPad, Apple Watch Series 10, more
We are now officially one week out from Christmas Eve 2024 and shipping times on Apple gear are starting to slip beyond the big day. If you’re still looking to score a sweet Apple gift for you or a special someone, we have decided to put together a.....»»
Scientists decipher genome map of Lycium barbarum
Lycium barbarum, commonly known as goji berry, is renowned for its pectin polysaccharides (LBPPs), which offer a range of benefits including antioxidant, immune-regulating, and anti-aging effects. However, the absence of a genetic map for Lycium barb.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, December 17
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 Crossword: answers for Tuesday, December 17
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»
Patients whose allergies cause the sniffles have different fungi living in their noses, scientists discover
Nearly a quarter of Portuguese adults have allergies that cause a runny nose. This respiratory disease, formally called allergic rhinitis and frequently associated with asthma, is a common problem around the world, and the upper airway is a key targe.....»»
Scientists reveal characteristics of Salmonella dry surface biofilm
Food scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have revealed key characteristics of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella dry surface biofilm (DSB), a previously overlooked type of biofilm that commonly exists in dry food processing enviro.....»»
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth
Despite the population being almost four times larger than it was in 1982, a new study published in the journal Ecology suggests the northern muriqui monkeys remain at risk, especially in the face of ongoing habitat disturbances......»»
Trump to block the government and military from buying EVs
Trump's attack on clean vehicles to be bigger than thought, says report. The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously t.....»»
Deals: M3 MacBook Air $400 off the original price, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, Beats Solo 4 $100 off, more
While shipping cut-off times ahead of the big day are starting to close, we are still tracking all-time low pricing on Apple Watch Series 10 alongside what might very well be some of your last chances to wrap up Apple’s latest this year. Best Buy h.....»»
Why do we get headaches from drinking red wine?
It's not the tannins or sulfites after all. Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking—something like 10,00.....»»
On Trump’s chopping block: EVs, charger funding, California’s emissions
Trump's attack on clean vehicles to be bigger than thought, says report. The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously t.....»»
Scientists can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles
On February 2, 1887, residents of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, consulted a large rodent regarding the arrival of spring, marking the first official celebration of Groundhog Day. According to Rob Guralnick, curator of biodiversity informatics at the Fl.....»»
Scientists propose strategy for increasing rice yield while reducing fertilizer use
Researchers from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a sustainable technology to selectively reduce nitrate to ammonium. This innovation delivers three benefits: It increases ri.....»»
Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in the grapes" skin
Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking—something like 10,000 years. As chemists specializing in winemaking, we wanted to try to figure out the source of these headaches......»»
Q&A with archaeologist: Are climate-related calamities erasing Illinois" cultural history?
In a new report, scientists with the Illinois State Archaeological Survey describe how increased flooding, erosion and other effects of human-induced climate change are degrading many of the state's cultural sites. ISAS research archaeologist Andrew.....»»
The SSD I’ve been recommending for over 5 years is reaching its untimely end
The Crucial MX500 is a certified legend in PC hardware, but its life is unfortunately coming to an end......»»
Shrinking wings, bigger beaks: Birds are reshaping themselves in a warming world
For wildlife, climate change is a bit like the "final boss" the protagonist faces in a video game: big, hulking and inescapable......»»
New blood test evaluates nanomedicines for safer, personalized cancer treatment
Scientists from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute have developed a new blood test that could screen cancer patients to help make their treatment safer and more effective......»»
New data from "the last ice area" may help long-term conservation efforts in the Arctic
Earlier this year our international team of scientists from the Refuge Arctic consortium departed Iqaluit, Nvt. on a 56-day research expedition in the far north. We were sailing aboard the icebreaker CCGS Amundsen and our main objective was to study.....»»
Scientists learn how to make nanotubes that point in one direction
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made tungsten disulfide nanotubes which point in the same direction when formed, for the first time. They used a sapphire surface under carefully controlled conditions to form arrayed tungsten disul.....»»