This Oculus Quest 2 add-on can suffocate you... for science
A research team at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Austria recently developed the AirRes Mask for the Oculus Quest 2......»»
Novel fluorescent materials developed for real-time visualization of multi-component solvents and temperature
Recently, a research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new donor-acceptor (D-A) type fluorescent dye called AFL. This dye changes its fluorescence col.....»»
Math-selective US universities reduce gender gap in STEM fields, analysis finds
Nationally, men in colleges and universities currently outpace women in earning physics, engineering, and computer science (PECS) degrees by an approximate ratio of 4:1. To better understand the factors driving these gaps, NYU researchers analyzed ba.....»»
Establishing a general theory of metal-support interaction: AI-driven advances in catalysis
How can artificial intelligence (AI) help accelerate scientific discovery based on vast amounts of experimental data? A new study by Prof. Li Weixue's team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Scienc.....»»
Durable supramolecular plastic is fully ocean-degradable and doesn"t generate microplastics
Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic that won't pollute our oceans. The new material is as strong as conventional plastics and biodegradable, but what makes it spec.....»»
Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities—fixing this benefits everyone
An enduring challenge facing science around the world is how to best include and engage Indigenous communities......»»
NASA ocean world explorers have to swim before they can fly
When NASA's Europa Clipper reaches its destination in 2030, the spacecraft will prepare to aim an array of powerful science instruments toward Jupiter's moon Europa during 49 flybys, looking for signs that the ocean beneath the moon's icy crust could.....»»
Noninvasive plant stress phenotyping: A multi-organ approach to combat abiotic stressors
Noninvasive phenotyping has emerged as a vital tool in plant science, enabling the study of stress indicators without disrupting plant growth. While most studies have historically focused on analyzing stress responses in leaves, this novel research a.....»»
Oceanographic expedition provides evidence on the "atlantification" of the Arctic Ocean
The international BIOCAL expedition, led by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), provided new evidence on the phenomenon of "atlantification" of the Arctic Ocean, a process relate.....»»
Human Cell Atlas achieves leap in the understanding of the human body
Researchers with the global Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium report significant progress in their quest for a better understanding of the cells of the human body in health and disease, with the publication on 20 November of a collection of more than.....»»
Philippine hatchling stirs hope for endangered eagle
A baby Philippine Eagle has hatched in the Southeast Asian country with the help of artificial insemination, sparking hope that science and conservation can save the critically endangered raptor from extinction......»»
Microsoft announces Zero Day Quest hacking event with big rewards
Microsoft is enhancing its bug bounty initiatives with the launch of the Zero Day Quest hacking event. With $4 million in potential rewards, it focuses on driving research in critical areas such as cloud computing and AI. Event focus The event invite.....»»
How the Science of Curiosity Boosts Learning
Understanding curiosity can help people—and robots—learn faster.....»»
December 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
Alcohol in space; basking in the limelight.....»»
Poem: ‘The First Bite’
Science in meter and verse.....»»
Science Crossword: Equine Emergence
Play this crossword inspired by the December 2024 issue of Scientific American.....»»
Hollywood techniques help NASA visualize supercomputing data
Captivating images and videos can bring data to life. NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio (SVS) produces visualizations, animations, and images to help scientists tell stories of their research and make science more approachable and engaging......»»
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.....»»
Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S
At Ignite 2024, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets in mixed reality......»»
Apple Vision Pro"s ultra-wide Mac display mirroring is the killer app spatial computing needs
With the release of visionOS 2.2, Apple will add support for ultra-wide displays when mirroring a Mac's display. And it might just be the Apple Vision Pro killer app I've been waiting for.Apple Vision Pro needed a killer app and it's finally getting.....»»
Deducing commonality from complexity: Scientist explores "Mesoscience" to address global issues
Two topics are now drawing great attention from the global scientific community: shifting or advancing paradigms in science, and tackling global challenges such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, and human health. However, do th.....»»