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Webb Reveals Spectacular Ejecta and Intricate Structures in Cassiopeia A’s Young Supernova   2024-07-17 10:24:22 +00:00 Observations of the youngest known core collapse supernova in the Milky Way provide insights into the conditions that lead to the formation and destruction of... Read more...   Scientists Discover Extraordinary Ancient Chromosome Fossils in 52,000-Year-Old Mammoth   2024-07-17 11:13:19 +00:00 A breakthrough now makes it possible to assemble the genomes of extinct species. A team of scientists from Baylor College of Medicine, the University of... Read more...   Elastic Horizons: The Science Behind 5000% Stretchable Lithium-Ion Batteries   2024-07-17 12:00:11 +00:00 A newly developed stretchable lithium-ion battery retains efficient charge storage after 70 cycles and expands up to 5000%. This innovation caters to the growing demand... Read more...   Climate Change Is Slowing Earth’s Rotation   2024-07-17 13:06:02 +00:00 Melting polar ice due to climate change is redistributing Earth’s mass, slowing its rotation and slightly extending the day, as highlighted by ETH Zurich’s studies... Read more...   Could Your Blood Be Hiding a Lethal Secret? Uncovering Autoantibodies and Viral Risks   2024-07-17 14:00:43 +00:00 A new study shows that about two percent of the population develop autoantibodies against type 1 interferons, mostly later in life. This makes individuals more... Read more...   How a Strange New Substance is Set to Change Technology   2024-07-17 15:00:27 +00:00 Researchers discovered that nickel iodide exhibits exceptional magnetoelectric coupling, making it highly suitable for use in high-speed and energy-efficient technologies such as magnetic memories and... Read more...   The Sun Erupts: A Potent X1.9 Solar Flare Unleashed   2024-07-17 16:09:12 +00:00 On July 16, 2024, at 9:26 A.M. ET, a significant solar flare was observed by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, peaking at 9:26 A.M. ET. Classified... Read more...   The End of El Niño: What It Means for Our Climate   2024-07-17 17:05:13 +00:00 In 2024, El Niño ended after influencing global climate with extreme weather conditions for a year. The natural climate phenomenon significantly altered sea levels and... Read more...   Biased Waters: The Skewed Science of Marine Conservation   2024-07-17 18:00:33 +00:00 Research reveals that the most endangered reef fishes are often the least studied and appreciated, with public and scientific interest skewed towards commercially valuable or... Read more...   Breaking the Efficiency Bottleneck: The Power of Doping in Photocatalytic Water Splitting   2024-07-17 18:52:00 +00:00 Photocatalytic water splitting, employing strategies like doping and defect control, has seen efficiency improvements, notably through recent advancements in doping methods that optimize energy conversion... Read more...   The Dawn of Fashion: How Eyed Needles Tailored the Evolution of Dress   2024-07-17 20:05:37 +00:00 From stone tools that prepared animal skins for humans to use as thermal insulation, to the advent of bone awls and eyed needles to create... Read more...   Decoding the Decline: Scientific Insights Into Long COVID’s Retreat   2024-07-17 21:00:23 +00:00 Research indicates a significant reduction in long COVID risk, largely due to vaccination and the virus’s evolution. The study analyzes data from over 441,000 veterans,... Read more...   Are Those TV Doctors Real? The Deepfake Scam Explained   2024-07-17 22:30:35 +00:00 The BMJ reports that deepfake technology is being used to create fraudulent endorsements by famous UK TV doctors for health products on social media, complicating... Read more...   Science Made Simple: What Is Symmetry in Physics?   2024-07-17 23:39:14 +00:00 What Is Symmetry in Physics? In physics, symmetry refers to how particles behave when space, time, or quantum numbers are reversed. We’re used to seeing... Read more...   TeraNet Unleashes 1000x Faster Space Communications With Laser Technology   2024-07-18 00:48:23 +00:00 The University of Western Australia’s ‘TeraNet’, a network of optical ground stations specializing in high-speed space communications, has successfully received laser signals from a German... Read more...   Popular Dementia Treatment Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good, According to New Study   2024-07-18 03:01:49 +00:00 Experts emphasize the need for heightened caution in the initial stages of treatment, as risks are greatest soon after starting medication. A study recently published... Read more...   Scientists Unveil Mysteries of Newly Discovered Hydrothermal Vents at Jøtul Field   2024-07-18 04:17:23 +00:00 Hydrothermal vents are located globally at the boundaries of shifting tectonic plates, with many fields yet to be discovered. In a 2022 expedition aboard the... Read more...   This Incredibly Common Practice Could Be Hurting Your Athletic Performance   2024-07-18 05:18:43 +00:00 Elite athletes often reduce dietary intake to enhance performance, particularly in endurance sports. However, this can significantly impair performance and health, as shown by a... Read more...   “Alarming Development” – First-Line Treatment for Deadly Superbug Is Weakening   2024-07-18 06:09:23 +00:00 As vancomycin becomes more popular, its effectiveness diminishes. New research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy suggests that vancomycin, commonly prescribed as the... Read more...   Accelerating the Unknown: Rapid Calcium Fusion Sheds Light on Stellar Phenomena   2024-07-18 07:28:59 +00:00 New experiments have demonstrated that stars convert potassium and hydrogen into calcium at a rate 13 times faster than previously thought. This discovery, derived from... Read more...   Mission Aborted: Why NASA Pulled the Plug on Its VIPER Moon Rover   2024-07-18 08:20:50 +00:00 NASA announced the discontinuation of its VIPER rover project, citing cost increases and launch delays. The project’s instruments will be repurposed for future lunar missions,... Read more...   Iron Oxide Unearthed: Revolutionizing Phosphorus Recycling and Feeding the World   2024-07-18 09:00:48 +00:00 New research reveals that iron oxide in soils can recycle phosphorus from organic matter. A new study by Northwestern University demonstrates that iron oxide minerals... Read more...   Could Climate Change Silence the Powerful Gulf Stream?   2024-07-18 10:06:30 +00:00 Stronger winds during the last ice age intensified the Gulf Stream, hinting at future risks of a cooler Europe and rising sea levels due to... Read more...   Revolutionary Opioid Research Could Transform Addiction Treatment   2024-07-18 11:15:32 +00:00 Scientists have developed new biosensors that enable real-time tracking of opioid signaling in the brain, offering profound insights into the effects of opioids and enhancing... Read more...

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