Top Science and Technology News

Here are the top science and technology news stories compiled by "Discover Magazine" and "Phys.org."

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How Big a Threat Is Bird Flu?

Scientific American Content / 2h

Cows and at least one person in the U.S. have been sickened by avian influenza. We asked experts about the risk to humans.

Why Seasonal Allergies Are So Miserable

Scientific American Content / 2h

Plants are just trying to reproduce; immune systems are just trying to keep us safe

How to See the Lunar Far Side Right Here on Earth

Scientific American Content / 2h

Perspective and subtle motion allows us to peek over the moon’s edge and into its far side

AI Report Shows ‘Startlingly Rapid’ Progress—And Ballooning Costs

AI advancements spark cost concerns

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25Scientific American Content / 2h

A new report finds that AI matches or outperforms people at tasks such as competitive math and reading comprehension

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Orcas May be Smarter Than You Think, Here's What to Know About Their Behaviors

Discover Magazine / 33min

Explore the enchanting world of orcas, where stunning beauty meets remarkable intelligence through unique adaptations and complex social behaviors.

The Biggest Black Hole in the Milky Way Is 2,000 Light Years Away from Earth

Discover Magazine / 2h

Researchers have found the biggest black hole in our solar system. The black hole is located 2,000 light years from Earth.

PHYS.ORG

Cosmic rays streamed through Earth's atmosphere 41,000 years ago: New findings on the Laschamps excursion

33Phys.org / 1h

Earth's magnetic field protects us from the dangerous radiation of space, but it is not as permanent as we might believe. Scientists at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly present new information about an 'excursion' 41,000 years ago where our planet's magnetic field waned, and harmful space rays bombarded the planet.

Study suggests Io's volcanoes have been active for 4.5 billion years

Phys.org / 1h

A team of geologists and planetary scientists from the California Institute of Technology, the University of California Santa Cruz, New York University, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center reports evidence that Io's volcanic activity has been ongoing since the beginning of the solar system. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group studied sulfur isotopes in Io's atmosphere to d

Comprehensive model unravels quantum-mechanical effects behind photoluminescence in thin gold films

Phys.org / 1h

EPFL researchers have developed the first comprehensive model of the quantum-mechanical effects behind photoluminescence in thin gold films; a discovery that could drive the development of solar fuels and batteries.

Remote Indonesia volcano erupts again after thousands evacuated

Phys.org / 1h

A remote Indonesian volcano sent a tower of ash spewing into the sky Friday, after nearly half a dozen eruptions earlier this week forced thousands to evacuate when molten rocks rained down on their villages.

Technical trials for easing the (cosmological) tension

Phys.org / 42min

Thanks to the dizzying growth of cosmic observations and measurement tools and some new advancements (primarily the "discovery" of what we call dark matter and dark energy) all against the backdrop of General Relativity, the early 2000s were a time when nothing seemed capable of challenging the advancement of our knowledge about the cosmos, its origins, and its future evolution.

Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs

Phys.org / 1h

Bosses worried about turnover or wondering how long a new hire will stick around can now turn to AI for a heads-up on who might be next out the door.

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Feeling Angry? Chilling Out Helps More Than Blowing Off Steam

200+Scientific American Content / 8min

When anger strikes, decreasing arousal is more likely to reduce aggression than venting is, according to a massive review of 154 studies

The Milky Way Illuminated Ancient Egypt’s Goddess of the Sky

Scientific American Content / 7min

Astronomical simulations and ancient Egyptian texts show the Milky Way was linked to the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut. This fits within multicultural myths about our home galaxy

A Veteran Eclipse Chaser Explains the Thrill of Totality

Scientific American Content / 7min

Kate Russo has seen 13 total solar eclipses, and even she isn't ready for this one.

The Solar Eclipse Is Almost Here: Everything You Need to Know

Scientific American Content / 13h

Here’s how to pick a viewing spot, stay on top of the weather and pack the right gear to see the total solar eclipse on April 8

PHYS.ORG

Totality insanity: Eclipse frenzy hits North America

Phys.org / 4h

Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science—and celebration.

Astronomers discover the longest-period classical Cepheid in our galaxy

Phys.org / 38min

Astronomers from the University of Warsaw, Poland and elsewhere have detected a new classical Cepheid variable star. The newfound star, which received designation OGLE-GD-CEP-1884, has the longest pulsation period known among such variables in the Milky Way. The finding was detailed in a research paper published March 29 on the pre-print server arXiv.

S. Korea says second spy satellite placed in orbit

Phys.org / 4h

South Korea put its second domestically made spy satellite into orbit, Seoul's defense ministry said Monday, after it launched from an American space center on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

Phys.org / 5h

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday's celestial sensation—a total eclipse of the sun—even as forecasters called for clouds.

Carbon trading solutions for declining coral reef management tested with game theory

Phys.org / 50min

Climate change in the media is often represented through evocative images of polar bears on small floating ice rafts and bleached corals—stark white skeletons in the wasteland of a once-thriving marine community. Besides being diverse ecosystems, coral reefs have a vital role in dissipating wave energy to protect coastlines from erosion and natural disasters, as well as being important sources of

Arctic precipitation rates to double as temperatures rise, finds new study

Phys.org / 26min

The Arctic is often cited for a plethora of impacts resulting from anthropogenic climate change, including glacier retreat and reductions in floating sea ice, meltwater incursions changing ocean salinity, as well as sea level rise to name but a few. As the region is warming three times faster than the global average annually, ice-albedo feedbacks will only exacerbate the issue further. This mechan

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Few newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics succeed in losing weight -- weight gain linked to much higher risk of complications

ScienceDaily / 1h

A register-based study identified three distinct BMI trajectory groups among patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. In a four-year follow-up, most patients followed a stable trajectory without much weight change. Only 10% of patients lost weight, whereas 3% gained weight. Mean BMI exceeded the threshold of obesity in all groups at baseline. Weight loss is a central treatment goal in type 2

Progress in quantum physics: Researchers tame superconductors

Quantum computing advances with superconductors

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ScienceDaily / 1h

An international team including researchers from the University of W rzburg has succeeded in creating a special state of superconductivity. This discovery could advance the development of quantum computers.

Active workstations may improve cognitive performance

Active workstations improve cognitive performance

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ScienceDaily / 1h

A recent study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance. Extended sedentary behavior, whether at work or home, increases a person's risk of preventable chronic diseases.

With the planet facing a 'polycrisis', biodiversity researchers uncover major knowledge gaps

ScienceDaily / 1h

Connecting the study of infectious disease spread, biodiversity loss and climate change could offer win-win-win solutions for planetary health, but a new analysis has uncovered almost no research integrating the three global crises.

New research offers insight into the future understanding of MS and its treatments

ScienceDaily / 1h

Researchers have developed a new and unique blood test to measure the immune response to the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) which is the leading risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Their findings have implications for future basic research in further understanding the biology of EBV in MS, but also has the potential to be applied in clinical trials that target the virus.

One-third of ride-share drivers have had a crash on the job, survey finds

ScienceDaily / 1h

Using a cell phone, driving while tired and driving on unfamiliar roads increased the likelihood of a crash.