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Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure

If you have curly hair, you know that every day is a new adventure. What will my hair do today? Why does it curl better on some days than others? And even those without naturally curly hair might notice their hair curling—or, let's be honest, frizz.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 14th, 2023

Interim dollar gains, cybersecurity pains: Expert explains how financial loss from data breaches can be mitigated

Between 2005 and 2018, incidents of data breach in the United States rose by nearly eight times, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

"Spooky action" at a very short distance: Scientists map out quantum entanglement in protons

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and collaborators have a new way to use data from high-energy particle smashups to peer inside protons. Their approach uses quantum information science to map out how.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Four projects blending First Nations knowledge and science to rewrite our understanding of the past

A lot of things scientists study are part of Country—the lands, waters and skies to which First Nations peoples are connected. In Australia, there has to date been little respect for the significance or value of cultural knowledge in scientific pra.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Shade improves cattle welfare and growth, research shows

The heftiest and happiest cattle this summer will be those kept in the shade, according to new research out of Murdoch University......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Cloud hosting vs shared hosting: What"s the difference?

Fasthosts' Neal Thoms explains the key differences between web hosting options.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales—and may help them survive climate change

This year's humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) season in Australia has almost come to an end. The beloved mammals are on their way to Antarctica for a summer of feeding. Next year from April onwards, millions of people will again witness their m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Sea anemone study shows how animals restore "shape" following major injury

Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze, our internal temperature remains steady at 37°C, thanks to a process called homeostasis. This hidden balancing act is v.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Sea anemone study shows how animals restore "shape" following major injury

Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze, our internal temperature remains steady at 37°C, thanks to a process called homeostasis. This hidden balancing act is v.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

How queen bees and wasps set backyards abuzz in readiness for summer

As we transition to warmer weather in the austral summer, many changes take place. Domestic dogs and cats may shed winter coats. Fish such as bass and trout prepare fat reserves for migrations to deeper waters. And social insect queens emerge from hi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Higher-density storage technique could allow diamond disk to store equivalent of 2,000 Blu-ray discs

A team of engineers at the University of Science and Technology of China has developed a new way to code data onto a diamond with higher density than prior methods. In their paper published in the journal Nature Photonics, the group notes that such o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

5 great Hulu shows to stream on Thanksgiving

After enjoying a tasty dinner among family and friends, curl up with these five great Hulu shows to watch on Thanksgiving......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

Q&A: Mass education was designed to quash critical thinking, argues researcher

Education should promote deep inquiry and individual autonomy, but often, it has been used as a vehicle for indoctrination. That's what Agustina S. Paglayan, a UC San Diego assistant professor of political science in the School of Social Sciences and.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Integrated approach elucidates the long-sought structure of a natural powerful anticancer product

A collaborative effort by the research groups of Professor Haruhiko Fuwa from Chuo University and Professor Masashi Tsuda from Kochi University has culminated in the structure elucidation and total synthesis of anticancer marine natural products, iri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Decoding the structure of nano "gene ferries" to advance RNA drugs

LMU researchers have investigated how cationic polymers organize on a molecular level when transporting RNA drugs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Colorado investigates reports of falsified data on cleanup of about 350 oil, gas sites

State oil and gas regulators are investigating reports that environmental consultants falsified results of tests on soil, groundwater and contamination at about 350 locations in Weld County between 2021 and this summer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Taming big data and particle beams: How researchers are pushing AI to the edge

Every day, researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory tackle some of the biggest questions in science and technology—from laying the foundations for new drugs to developing new battery materials and solving big d.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Capturing complex atoms in optical tweezers

A team led by Francesca Ferlaino has set a new milestone in atomic physics by trapping individual erbium atoms in optical tweezers for the first time. Taking advantage of erbium's complex electronic structure, which opens up new degrees of freedom an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Magnetic memory device reduces power consumption, heat generation in MRAM semiconductors

A research team, led by Professor Jung-Woo Yoo from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UNIST has unveiled a new type of magnetic memory device, designed to reduce power consumption and heat generation in MRAM semiconductors. The w.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Peacemaker season 2 wraps filming, James Gunn posts statement

James Gunn took to social media to announce the completion of his work on Peacemaker season 2, which arrives next summer......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Final data and undiscovered images from NASA"s NEOWISE

While NASA's NEOWISE telescope ended its journey through space on Nov. 1, 2024, the team at IPAC, a science center at Caltech, was working on one further gift from the prolific mission......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024