Worried About Nuclear War? Consider the Micromorts
Calculating the likelihood of dying in a nuclear conflict sounds like an impossible task, but it could give us a whole new way to think about the risk......»»
Gene editing makes bacteria-killing viruses even more deadly
The viruses are engineered to damage essential E coli. genes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Broad-spectrum antibiotics are akin to nuclear bombs, obliterating every prokaryote they meet. They're effective at eliminating.....»»
Researchers develop high-adsorption phosphates for radionuclide cesium ion capture
Nuclear energy is crucial for producing cleaner energy, but the associated radioactive pollution requires strategic solutions. Cesium (Cs+) is a toxic radionuclide generated from nuclear power plants that demands immobilization and high adsorption me.....»»
OSAT companies raise concern about India"s policy consistency
As the Indian government is trying to woo global semiconductor manufacturers to set up their facilities in India, global OSAT providers are reportedly worried about a consistent policy from the Indian government before investing in the South Asian co.....»»
Google"s "Godfather of AI" is afraid of the dangers that AI poses to humanity
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton has resigned from his post at Google to raise awareness about the dangers of artificial intelligence and to advocate for international regulations.Dr. Hinton is worried about ChatGPT and other AI technologiesOpenAI, which created.....»»
OpenAI gives in to Italy’s data privacy demands, ending ChatGPT ban
Italy requested a PSA showing users how to opt out of ChatGPT data sharing. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) In March, an Italian privacy regulator temporarily banned OpenAI's ChatGPT, worried th.....»»
Nuke-launching AI would be illegal under proposed US law
Markey and Lieu seek to ban fed funds for nuke launches without "meaningful human control." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a nuclear mushroom cloud. (credit: Midjourney) On Wednesday, US Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.....»»
This Pioneering Nuclear-Fusion Lab Is Gearing up to Break More Records
Here’s what’s next after the U.S. National Ignition Facility’s breakthrough on nuclear fusion last year.....»»
What the US needs for future nuclear power tech to get off the ground
The National Academies call for the US to be smart about new reactor designs. Enlarge / The next generation of reactors may be small and modular and use different coolants. (credit: Getty Images) "The race against climat.....»»
Discovering hidden order in disordered crystals
Researchers at Tokyo Tech have discovered hidden chemical order of the Mo and Nb atoms in disordered Ba7Nb4MoO20, by combining state-of-the-art techniques, including resonant X-ray diffraction and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance. This study pr.....»»
New insights into the evolutionary phylogeny of the ciliate order Sessilida
Ciliated protists represent one of the most primitive lineages of eukaryotes, with nuclear dimorphism, a distinctive sexual process (conjugation), and extensive genome rearrangements. Sessilida, among diverse ciliate lineages, is the only group conta.....»»
Advanced X-ray technique unveils fast solid-gas chemical reaction pathways
For the rational design of new material compounds, it is important to understand the mechanisms underlying their synthesis. Analytical techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance and spectroscopy are usually employed to study such mechanisms in mol.....»»
How schools and families can take climate action by learning about food systems
News about the climate crisis alerts us to the urgent need for drastic global changes. Given this, it's not surprising that one study surveying thousands of young people found most respondents were worried about climate change, and over 45 percent sa.....»»
TSMC betting on Apple orders to bolster 2H23 growth too risky, say observers
TSMC's latest earnings call conference has released mixed messages in the eyes of market observers. On the one hand, they are upbeat about the foundry maintaining its capex for the year, but on the other, they are worried that its heavy reliance on b.....»»
2022 Tongan volcanic eruption was largest natural explosion in more than a century, new study finds
The 2022 eruption of a submarine volcano in Tonga was more powerful than the largest U.S. nuclear explosion, according to a new study led by scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and the Kha.....»»
Visualizing differences in nuclear structure
Helium usually has two protons and two neutrons strongly bound to each other, often forming a substructure within the nucleus. A nucleus composed of several such substructures is called a cluster structure. In the standard picture, nuclei are difficu.....»»
How To Nuke-Proof Your Ride
The first two of the three electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) emitted during a nuclear explosion are by far the briefest. The first pulse has a duration of nanoseconds; the second lasts only microseconds. Both, especially the first, can permanently damag.....»»
"This week, no one": hazardous Thai pollution deters tourists
Hazardous pollution levels in northern Thailand have left the historic city of Chiang Mai choking under thick smog, with locals worried about the impact on tourism—and their health......»»
I’m worried about the red iPhone 15 Pro, and you should be too
Rumor has it that Apple will have the iPhone 15 Pro in a deep red color this year. But I wouldn't count on it looking good, based on Apple's track record......»»
What if the US followed Germany and shut down its nuclear plants?
There's a huge cost in lives from shutting off low-emission power plants. Enlarge / A German nuclear power plant, which is currently partially closed. (credit: Getty Images) In 2011, in the wake of the Fukushima disaster.....»»
Concealer 1.3.5 review: Securely store your sensitive files on your Mac
If you've ever worried about the security of information on your Mac, BeLight Software's Concealer can hide and encrypt files, and may be just what you need.Concealer from Ukraine's BeLight Software is simple and delightfully easy-to-use utility app.....»»