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The first 3D view of the formation and evolution of globular clusters

A study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics marks a significant milestone in our understanding of the formation and dynamical evolution of multiple stellar populations in globular clusters (spherical and very compact stellar agglomerates typically.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 5th, 2024

Proba-3 will use laser for millimeter precision in space

ESA's double-spacecraft precision formation flying mission, Proba-3, is due to be launched from India on 4 December. The spacecraft pair will employ a set of positioning technologies to keep formation in space and this image shows the most precise: a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Genetic research explores purple tea"s health benefits

Purple tea, the product of long-term natural evolution, stands out for its high anthocyanin content, known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects. Unlike traditional green tea, purple tea is increasingly valued for its potential t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Spatial interactomics tool maps protein interactions to fight lung cancer

As Ahmet F. Coskun and his team of researchers continue their mission to create a 3D atlas of the human body, mapping cells and tissues, they're making discoveries that could lead to better treatments for the most common type of lung cancer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Plant biologists show how two genes work together to trigger embryo formation in rice

Rice is a staple food crop for more than half the world's population, but most farmers don't grow high-yielding varieties because the seeds are too expensive. Researchers from the University of California's Davis and Berkeley campuses have identified.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Researchers use immersive 3D tech to document and study the human past

Archaeologists from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) are revolutionizing the excavation and documentation of ancient sites with cutting-edge 3D immersive technologies......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Many physicists argue the universe is fine-tuned for life. Our findings question this idea

Physicists have long grappled with the question of why the universe was able to support the evolution of intelligent life. The values of the many forces and particles, represented by some 30 so-called fundamental constants, all seem to line up perfec.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Young planet discovery could provide new insight into planet formation

The detection of a giant planet that transits a very young star is reported in Nature. The findings indicate that this is the youngest transiting planet found to date......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Sneak Into the Movie Industry With Makers Turned Pro

In this video, hear from makers who went from 3D printing props in their garages to working on major Hollywood films. The post Sneak Into the Movie Industry With Makers Turned Pro appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Dinosaur drumsticks, X-ray videos and 3D models shed light on the evolution of bird motion

Wings may be the obvious choice when studying the connection between dinosaurs and birds, but a pair of Yale paleontologists prefer drumsticks. That part of the leg, they say, is where fibular reduction among some dinosaurs tens of millions of years.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Automated 3D computer vision model offers a new tool to measure and understand dairy cow behavior and welfare

Dairy cows typically rest for 10 or more hours a day, so a dry, clean, and comfortable place—such as a freestall—to lie down and rest is essential for their health, well-being, and production performance. One key factor in whether stalls are comf.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Ecologist monitors ecosystem changes as effects of climate change

For the past decade, José Ramírez-Garofalo, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, has tramped through swamps and meadows in the tri-state m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Algorithm predicts DNA methylation in ancient specimens, providing insight into human evolution

Research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution introduces a novel method for inferring DNA methylation patterns in non-skeletal tissues from ancient specimens, providing new insights into human evolution. As DNA methylation is a key marker of gene.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 20, 2024

Application Security Engineer ENOC | UAE | On-site – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will establish and maintain DLP policies to prevent unauthorized access, transmission, or disclosure of sensitive data, foc.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

First pairs of white dwarf–main sequence binaries discovered in clusters shine new light on stellar evolution

Astronomers at the University of Toronto (U of T) have discovered the first pairs of white dwarf and main sequence stars—"dead" remnants and "living" stars—in young star clusters. Described in a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, t.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Microsoft and Atom Computing combine for quantum error correction demo

New work provides a good view of where the field currently stands. In September, Microsoft made an unusual combination of announcements. It demonstrated progress with quantum erro.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Video: Proba-3"s journey to see the sun"s corona

The double-satellite Proba-3 is the most ambitious member yet of ESA's Proba family of experimental missions. Two spacecraft will fly together as one, maintaining precise formation down to a single millimeter......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Research reveals even single-cell organisms exhibit habituation, a simple form of learning

A dog learns to sit on command, a person hears and eventually tunes out the hum of a washing machine while reading … The capacity to learn and adapt is central to evolution and, indeed, survival......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

New giant radio galaxy discovered with MeerKAT

An international team of astronomers has employed the MeerKAT radio telescope to investigate giant radio galaxies in the field of the Cosmological Evolution Survey (COSMOS). They found a new giant radio galaxy that had not been reported before. The f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

How flood risk affects home values

Tempted by lower prices and a nice river view? Houses for sale in a flood zone are around 10% cheaper than surrounding areas, according to new research. However, the reduced price tag is not worth the extra risk and can burden buyers with long-term i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

How brain evolution is linked to the use of tools

Researchers led by Dr. Alexandros Karakostis from the Institute for Archaeological Science and the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the University of Tübingen suggest that changes in the brain could have enabled early.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024