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See nature in a whole new light

Philippe Martin's images put bugs and other critters into sharp focus......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnMay 31st, 2023

New dating technique more accurately estimates time differences between Paleolithic hearth fires

A team of archaeologists affiliated with multiple institutions in Spain has used a new dating technique to more accurately estimate time differences between Paleolithic Age hearth fires. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the group descr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Researchers discover how nature repurposes ammonium transporters as receptors

A team led by Freiburg biochemist Prof. Dr. Susana Andrade has characterized a new membrane protein that allows microorganisms to repurpose ammonium transporters (Amts) as receptors......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Scientists question effectiveness of nature-based CO₂ removal using the ocean

Limited understanding of basic ocean processes is hindering progress in marine carbon dioxide removal, with the on-going commercialization of some approaches "premature and misguided.".....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

TikTok hack compromised CNN account; Paris Hilton and others targeted

A TikTok hack allowed attackers to take control of CNN’s account, while other high-profile accounts were also targeted. The nature of the security breach remains a mystery at present. It was said to have involved direct messaging, but was seemin.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Gold nanoparticles that selectively emit left- or right-handed light

When chiral gold nanoparticles are irradiated with near-infrared femtosecond pulses, visible emission of luminescence is observed. In a study published in Advanced Optical Materials, this luminescence was found to yield high selectivity for left- or.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

"Painting with light" illuminates photo evidence of air pollution

Researchers and artists have joined forces to "paint with light"—making invisible air pollution visible and demonstrating the health risks posed to people living and working in Ethiopia, India, and the UK......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Enhancing Well-being through Animal-Assisted Therapy: Connecting with Nature through Animal Contact

In a bustling world filled with stress and anxiety, many are turning to alternative therapies to find solace and healing. Among these unconventional approaches, animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is gaining recognition for its unique ability to connect in.....»»

Category: topSource:  tapscapeRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Chasing down a cellular "short circuit" sheds light on how certain diseases begin

A group of researchers at University of California San Diego has identified the cause of a "short-circuit" in cellular pathways, a discovery that sheds new light on the genesis of a number of human diseases......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Laser-based 3D printing: A powerful tool to advance optical microscopy

Today, optical microscopy is one of the most widely used methods in various multidisciplinary fields for inspecting objects, organisms, or surfaces on a small scale. However, its lateral resolution is fundamentally limited by the diffraction of light.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Philips Hue lights have a rare discount, but there’s a catch

Light it up! Philips Hue products are 15% off if you buy two or more in this build-your-own sale......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Suppressing starlight: How to find other Earths

One underappreciated aspect of the current flood of exoplanet discoveries is the technical marvels that enable it. Scientists and engineers must capture and detect minute signals from stars and planets light years away. With the technologies of even.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Researchers discover disordered clock protein that sheds new light on circadian rhythms

Circadian clocks, which drive circadian rhythms, are entwined with many essential systems in living things including plants, fungi, insects, and even humans. Because of this, disruptions to our circadian clocks are linked to higher disease rates in h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

New analysis sheds light on Idaho"s state dinosaur

New findings from an Idaho State University paleontologist are answering some questions about Idaho's State Dinosaur and raising a few more......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

I thought Cat Quest 3 wouldn’t be for me. I was very wrong

Cat Quest 3 is already winning us over thanks to its blend of light-hearted adventure and surprisingly deep RPG systems......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Swarm satellites help aurora chasers discover Steve"s long-lost twin

Ever since aurora chasers discovered Steve, a mysterious ribbon of purple light in the night sky, scientists have wondered whether it might have a secret twin. Now, thanks to a photographer's keen eye, and data from ESA's Swarm satellites, we may hav.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Unveiling the role of AGO"s post-translational modifications in plant gene regulation

A new study led by Nicolás Bologna, a CSIC researcher at the Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG), sheds light on the crucial role of the N-terminal extension (NTE) of AGO proteins, offering new insights into RNA-associated gene regul.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

A transition-metal-free zeolite catalyst for direct conversion of methane to methanol

In light of the waste-to-wealth movement, technology for converting greenhouse gases into value-added materials has gained significant attention in recent years. One such technology is the catalytic conversion of methane into methanol, a widely used.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Team of international experts call for urgent action against increasing threat from invasive species

While invasive alien species have long been recognized as a major threat to nature and people, urgent action now is needed to tackle this global issue. This is the critical evaluation by the 88 authors, representing 101 organizations from 47 countrie.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Sorting complex light beams: New metasurface design advances optical physics

In the dynamic realm of optical physics, researchers are continually pushing the boundaries of how light can be manipulated and harnessed for practical applications......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Genetic editing of ideal small grain size genes enables fully mechanized hybrid rice breeding

In a study published in Nature Plants, Prof. Li Yunhai from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Profs. Zhu Xudong and Wang Yuexing from the China National Rice Research Institute have iden.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024