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in HealthResearchers create special light waves that can penetrate even opaque materials as if the material was not even there. — ScienceDaily
For any disordered medium (such as a sugar cube, for example), special light waves can be found which are practically not changed by the medium, only attenuated. These ‘scattering invariant light modes’ could play a major role in new imaging technologies. Why is sugar not transparent? Because light that penetrates a piece of sugar is […] More
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in TechnologyApple working on combined TV box, HomePod speaker to revive Smart Home efforts
Apple has been a laggard in the smart-home space, but a versatile new device in early development could change that.The company is working on a product that would combine an Apple TV set-top box with a HomePod speaker and include a camera for video conferencing through a connected TV and other smart-home functions, according to […] More
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in TechnologyIntel in talks to produce chips for automakers within six to nine months: CEO
The chief executive of Intel Corp told Reuters on Monday the company is in talks to start producing chips for car makers to alleviate a shortage that has idled automotive factories. Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger said the company is talking to companies that design chips for automakers about manufacturing those chips inside Intel’s factory […] More
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in HealthScientists artfully explore potential to transform proteins into custom-made structures — ScienceDaily
Origami may sound more like art than science, but a complex folding pathway that proteins use to determine their shape has been harnessed by molecular biologists, enabling them to build some of the most complex synthetic protein nanostructures to date. Using EMBL Hamburg’s world-class beamline P12 at DESY’s PETRA III synchrotron, a team of Slovenian […] More
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in HealthVascular smooth muscle-derived Trpv1+ progenitors have found to be a source of cold-induced — ScienceDaily
A new source of energy expending brown fat cells has been uncovered by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center, which they say points towards potential new therapeutic options for obesity. According to the new report, published in Nature Metabolism on 12 March 2021, the key lies in the expression of a receptor called Trpv1 (temperature-sensitive […] More
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in HealthBiologists investigate effects of bisphenols on nerve cells — ScienceDaily
The plasticisers contained in many everyday objects can impair important brain functions in humans. Biologists from the University of Bayreuth warn of this danger in an article in Communications Biology. Their study shows that even small amounts of the plasticisers bisphenol A and bisphenol S disrupt the transmission of signals between nerve cells in the […] More
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in HealthResearch could help scientists better estimate Earth’s carbon budget — ScienceDaily
A team led by University of Minnesota researchers has discovered that deep-sea bacteria dissolve carbon-containing rocks, releasing excess carbon into the ocean and atmosphere. The findings will allow scientists to better estimate the amount of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere, a main driver of global warming. The study is published in The ISME Journal: Multidisciplinary […] More
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in HealthHow cells control the physical state of embryonic tissues — ScienceDaily
In the earliest stage of life, animals undergo some of their most spectacular physical transformations. Once merely blobs of dividing cells, they begin to rearrange themselves into their more characteristic forms, be they fish, birds or humans. Understanding how cells act together to build tissues has been a fundamental problem in physics and biology. Now, […] More
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in TechnologyNvidia’s ‘Ampere Next’ GPUs are set to arrive in 2022, ‘Ampere Next Next’ will follow in 2024
Forward-looking: Nvidia’s latest GPU Technology Conference (GTC) kicked off today, albeit in an all-digital format. Online-only or not, though, company CEO Jensen Huang still took to the stage to give us all our annual tidbits of juicy GPU news (and more). This time around, that news came in the form of a roadmap, which lays […] More
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in HealthUnusual fossil reveals last meal of prehistoric pollinator — ScienceDaily
An amber fossil of a Cretaceous beetle has shed some light on the diet of one of the earliest pollinators of flowering plants. The animal’s remains were unearthed by researchers at the University of Bristol and the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS) who were able to study […] More
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in HealthSpanking may affect the brain development of a child — ScienceDaily
Spanking may affect a child’s brain development in similar ways to more severe forms of violence, according to a new study led by Harvard researchers. The research, published recently in the journal Child Development, builds on existing studies that show heightened activity in certain regions of the brains of children who experience abuse in response […] More
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in BusinessFinance Tips That You Should Consider for Your Business
To help you out, here’re the top financial tips you should consider while running your business today. More
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in HealthUMD-led study warns cascading effects of salts require coordinated management and regulation to avoid contaminating natural resources — ScienceDaily
When winter storms threaten to make travel dangerous, people often turn to salt, spreading it liberally over highways, streets and sidewalks to melt snow and ice. Road salt is an important tool for safety, because many thousands of people die or are injured every year due to weather related accidents. But a new study led […] More
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in TechnologyGoofy robot modder has taught Boston Dynamics’ robodog Spot to pee beer in a cup
LOLing all day: Are you tired of refilling your red Solo cups after every round of beer pong? With the Pissbot 9000, your cup-filling days are over. Just set your spent Solos on the floor, and Pissbot will urinate your favorite beverage into them so you’ll automatically be ready for the next round. Ever since […] More
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in HealthAnalysis of protein interactions as a route to new drugs — ScienceDaily
What exactly happens when the corona virus SARS-CoV-2 infects a cell? In an article published in Nature, a team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry paints a comprehensive picture of the viral infection process. For the first time, the interaction between the coronavirus and a cell is […] More
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in TechnologyApple suppliers may be facing issues with Mini LED production as the company readies new iPad Pro
The big picture: The iPad business generated a record $8.4 billion in revenue for Apple during Q4 2020, and the company is reportedly getting ready to introduce two new iPad Pro models. However, production issues related to the Mini LED display and display driver chips will most certainly hinder your chances to get one at […] More
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in HealthEarly cannabis use linked to heart disease — ScienceDaily
Smoking cannabis when you’re young may increase your risk of developing heart disease later, according to a recent University of Guelph study. In the first study to look at specific risk indicators for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in young, healthy cannabis users, researchers found subtle but potentially important changes in heart and artery function. Cigarette smoking […] More
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in TechnologyDomino’s starts self-driving pizza delivery service with Nuro autonomous cars
What just happened? Have you ever thought about getting a pizza delivered to your doorstep by a robot? Well, that’s now a thing. Selected Houston customers can buy a pizza from Domino’s website, select its new autonomous pizza delivery service, and a Nuro R2 vehicle will come to their home with the order. Domino’s customers […] More
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in TechnologyUber isn’t done: Gross bookings in March hit a 12-year high
Why it matters: Like much of the world, Uber’s ride-hailing service came to a screeching halt in early 2020 as the pandemic ramped up. Share value plummeted but Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi never lost focus, noting at the time that in any crisis, liquidity is key. The company successfully pivoted to stay afloat, and now […] More
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in HealthAn inaccessible cave preserved clues to Jamaica’s climate past in the sedimentary layers of bat guano — ScienceDaily
Deep in a Jamaican cave is a treasure trove of bat feces, deposited in sequential layers by generations of bats over 4,300 years. Analogous to records of the past found in layers of lake mud and Antarctic ice, the guano pile is roughly the height of a tall man (2 meters), largely undisturbed, and holds […] More
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in TechnologyMLB ‘forces’ Sony’s San Diego Studio to release MLB: The Show 2021 on Xbox
SMH: When it comes to video games, exclusivity deals come and go, but I don’t recall seeing fans getting this worked up over one. A little over a year ago, MLB: The Show fans learned the PlayStation-exclusive game would release on other consoles. Nobody batted an eye. But now Microsoft announces the game will launch […] More
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in TechnologySony plots big PlayStation push into mobile gaming
Editor’s take: Sony appears to be plotting a major mobile push and wants some of PlayStation’s most popular franchises to lead the way. It seems like a wise move, if not a little late, considering the current mobile and gaming landscapes. Still, Sony has to be mindful of making quality ports that don’t feel like […] More
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in HealthMajor risk of injury for recreational runners — ScienceDaily
Almost half of all recreational runners incur injuries, mostly relating to knees, calves or Achilles tendons, and the level of risk is equally high whatever your age, gender or running experience. These are the findings of a thesis within sport science. Doctoral student Jonatan Jungmalm recruited a little over 200 recreational runners from the list […] More