WildDISCO: Visualizing whole bodies in unprecedented detail
Researchers developed a new method called wildDISCO that uses standard antibodies to map the entire body of an animal using fluorescent markers. This revolutionary technique provides detailed 3D maps of structures, shedding new light on complex biolo.....»»
"Forever chemicals" are polluting African waters
Every week seems to bring a new report about where "forever chemicals" have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they're more com.....»»
Coastal revelations from space: New satellite tech maps sandy beaches
Scientists have developed a method to map sandy beach intertidal zones with unprecedented accuracy using satellite data. This innovative approach allows for precise measurements of coastlines that are constantly shaped by tides and waves, providing c.....»»
Canada must turn its impressive biodiversity protection goals into real actions
With biodiversity declining at unprecedented rates worldwide, Canada stands at an important crossroads......»»
Landmark climate case to open at top UN court
The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should protect the planet against climate change and help vulnerable nations combat its devastating impact......»»
Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
What on earth to do about all the plastic polluting the oceans, the food supply, even our bodies?.....»»
Gaza"s cultural heritage has been devastated by the conflict with Israel—this is how we"re documenting the damage
Situated at the junction between Africa and Asia, Gaza is a critical archaeological landscape. But the region's heritage is currently facing an unprecedented risk of loss......»»
"Unprecedented" climate extremes are everywhere—baselines for what"s normal will need to change
Extreme temperature and rainfall events are increasing around the world, including Australia. What makes them extreme is their rarity and severity compared to the typical climate......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
New data analysis tool will help insurance firms assess probable liabilities
State-of-the-art software enabling insurance companies to judge with unprecedented accuracy how much cash to keep in the bank will help the industry thrive. It will lead to higher profits, an ability to insure more and more competitive premiums for c.....»»
Top UN court to open unprecedented climate hearings
The world's top court will next week start unprecedented hearings aimed at finding a "legal blueprint" for how countries should protect the environment from damaging greenhouse gases—and what the consequences are if they do not......»»
Researcher studies shifting craft beer industry: Artisanal businesses should innovate to remain competitive
The craft beer industry, once the darling of consumers and entrepreneurs alike, has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. Closed taprooms, canceled festivals, and changing consumer habits have led many to declare the end of its golden era......»»
Iranian women"s bodies are becoming a battlefield
Authoritarian regimes rely on patriarchal structures to consolidate their power. In Iran, this partnership serves to control women's bodies......»»
Cell model identifies important factor in neural development
The Wistar Institute's Alessandro Gardini, Ph.D., and lab have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural cells. Their findings on a molecular "bridge" complex demonstrate a new level of detail in the under.....»»
Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s 5G modem
It’s been a long time since Apple has been working on its own 5G modem. However, development is taking much longer than the company expected – but recent evidence suggests that we’ll see Apple’s first 5G modem next year. Read on as we detail.....»»
Biochemical alert system makes quick health and environmental monitoring possible
University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemists have developed a new, efficient method that may give first responders, environmental monitoring groups, or even you, the ability to quickly detect harmful and health-relevant substances in our bodies and.....»»
PSA: iOS 18.2’s Apple Mail redesign isn’t coming to the iPad or Mac just yet
iOS 18.2 will be here very soon, and in addition to a bunch of powerful new Apple Intelligence features, the update also brings a big redesign to the Mail app. But there’s an important detail you should know: the redesign is currently limited to th.....»»
Mini proton accelerator ELISA is now taking data
A particle accelerator on display in a museum exhibition is rare. But a functioning particle accelerator conducting real scientific research in a museum exhibition? That's unprecedented......»»
New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding
Visualizing the potential impacts of a hurricane on people's homes before it hits can help residents prepare and decide whether to evacuate. MIT scientists have developed a method that generates satellite imagery from the future to depict how a regio.....»»
The solar fire up close: Newly analyzed data offers first high-resolution view of the entire solar disk
The entire solar disk in unprecedented detail—this is shown by images of the visible surface of the sun, which researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research have now created from 25 individual images taken by the ESA space probe.....»»