Hawaii Science Journal

"The latest science, space, and technology news." Views expressed in this science and technology update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 02 January 2025, 1542 UTC. Content and Source:  https://scitechdaily.com. Please check link or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://hawaiisciencejournal.blogspot.com). SciTechDaily Newsletter The latest science, space, and technology news.   From Birds to Humans: How Hidden Mutations Are Driving the H5N1 Crisis   2025-01-01 08:24:59 +00:00 In light of the ongoing global spread of the H5N1 avian influenza, U.S. public health experts are reassured that current treatments and vaccines are effective against severe disease. The virus, which has caused sporadic human cases, remains primarily a threat to birds and mammals, with limited transmission to humans. Health authorities emphasize the importance of [...] Read more...   5,500-Year-Old Stone Tools...

"The latest science, space, and technology news." Views expressed in this science and technology update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 29 December 2024, 2319 UTC. Content and Source:  https://scitechdaily.com. Please check link or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://hawaiisciencejournal.blogspot.com).   SciTechDaily Newsletter The latest science, space, and technology news.   Stanford Researchers Uncover Genetic Secret in Cyanobacteria That Could Transform Carbon Storage   2024-12-27 23:11:26 +00:00 Stanford researchers have identified multiple forms of a ubiquitous enzyme in microbes that flourish in low-oxygen regions along the coasts of Central and South America. Stanford researchers have discovered a fascinating genetic anomaly in a type of microbe that could significantly influence ocean carbon storage. These microbes, commonly called blue-green algae or cyanobacteria, ha...