Robotics
Simplified robotic gripper can still tackle complex object manipulation tasks
In recent years, roboticists worldwide have designed various robotic grippers that can pick up and manipulate different types of objects. The grippers that are most effective in tackling real-world manual tasks, particularly ...
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Analytical Chemistry
Evidence stacks up for poisonous books containing toxic dyes
If you come across brightly colored, cloth-bound books from the Victorian era, you might want to handle them gently, or even steer clear altogether. Some of their attractive hues come from dyes that could pose a health risk ...
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Geophysicists find link between seismic waves called PKP precursors and strange anomalies in Earth's mantle
For the decades since their discovery, seismic signals known as PKP precursors have challenged scientists. Regions of Earth's lower mantle scatter incoming seismic waves, which return to the surface as PKP waves at differing ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 17, 2024
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New twist on synthesis technique promises sustainable manufacturing
James Tour's lab at Rice University has developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials, offering a cleaner, faster and more ...
Materials Science
Aug 17, 2024
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New AI tool captures how proteins behave in context
A fish on land still waves its fins, but the results are markedly different when that fish is in water. Attributed to renowned computer scientist Alan Kay, the analogy is used to illustrate the power of context in illuminating ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 17, 2024
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Photon entanglement could explain the rapid brain signals behind consciousness
Understanding the nature of consciousness is one of the hardest problems in science. Some scientists have suggested that quantum mechanics, and in particular quantum entanglement, is the key to unraveling the phenomenon.
Large Hadron Collider pipe brings search for elusive magnetic monopole closer than ever
New research using a decommissioned section of the beam pipe from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN has brought scientists closer than ever before to test whether magnetic monopoles exist.
General Physics
Aug 16, 2024
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Rare diseases point to connections between metabolism and immunity
Inherited diseases of metabolism and immunity have more in common than previously recognized, according to a new study published in the journal Science Immunology. The findings point to a new set of metabolic genes that are ...
Immunology
Aug 17, 2024
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Researchers discover novel nanoparticles in blood with potential to transform cancer diagnosis
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new class of RNAs packed into tiny particles known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) that could revolutionize how cancer and other diseases are diagnosed. ...
Medical research
Aug 17, 2024
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Researchers develop new chemical method to enhance drug discovery
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have developed a novel reagent that enhances the precision of drug synthesis. This innovative method, published in Nature Communications, introduces a new sulfur fluoride exchange (SuFEx) ...
Medical research
Aug 17, 2024
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Medical Xpress
Congo's humanitarian crisis helped mpox spiral again into a global health emergency
Sudan health minister declares cholera epidemic
What we know about the new mpox outbreak
Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to increased odds of eating disorders
Researchers develop new chemical method to enhance drug discovery
COVID-19 is on the upswing in the US
WHO seeks mpox vaccine production surge
Experimental blood test predicts age-related disease risk in diverse populations
Antibody could offer sweeping protection against evolving SARS-CoV-2 virus
Research shows how to reduce inappropriate IV use by more than a third
Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?
Parents' excessive smartphone use could harm children's mental health
Intervention for cleaning shared health care equipment could significantly reduce health care–associated infections
In COVID-19 patients, neurological symptoms may last up to three years
Tech Xplore
Numerous manufacturers use insecure Android kernels, analysis shows
China's growing 'robotaxi' fleet sparks concern, wonder on streets
Leaf-like solar concentrators promise major boost in solar efficiency
Global AI adoption is outpacing risk understanding, researchers warn
Why does AI beat humans at the strategy game Diplomacy?
Studies highlight challenges and solutions in making large language models trustworthy
Study of Earth's rotation history shows deceleration has been in a staircase pattern
A multi-institutional team of geoscientists has found evidence that the Earth's rotation slows in a staircase pattern, with two stable periods that stand out. In their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane
Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses. This is great news for the budding industry that aims to chemically recover the original components of the ...
Polymers
Aug 16, 2024
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Study finds impacts of 4.2 ka climate event no big deal, actually
A megadrought that occurred 4,200 years ago had catastrophic impacts, potentially wiping out early empires and leading to large-scale changes worldwide. It was so significant it marked a turning point in the Earth's geologic ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 16, 2024
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Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits, mouse study shows
More than 70 genes have been linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental condition in which differences in the brain lead to a host of altered behaviors, including issues with language, social communication, ...
Genetics
Aug 16, 2024
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Flexible multi-task computation in recurrent neural networks relies on dynamical motifs, study shows
Cognitive flexibility, the ability to rapidly switch between different thoughts and mental concepts, is a highly advantageous human capability. This salient capability supports multi-tasking, the rapid acquisition of new ...
Why isn't Colorado's snowpack ending up in the Colorado River? Research suggests it might be the lack of spring rainfall
The Colorado River and its tributaries provide water for hydropower, irrigation and drinking water in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Much of this water comes from the snowpack that builds up over the winter and then melts ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 16, 2024
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DNA study challenges thinking on ancestry of people in Japan
A genetic study led by researchers from RIKEN's Center for Integrative Medical Sciences has uncovered evidence that people in Japan descend from three ancestral groups.
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 16, 2024
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Predicting the implications of transforming public transport depots in China into energy hubs
To reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change on Earth, governments and companies worldwide have been investing in the electrification of both public transport and private vehicles. China is among the countries that ...
Computer simulations suggest more than half of people on Earth have limited access to safe drinking water
A multi-institutional team of environmental scientists has built a computer simulation showing that more than half of all people globally have limited access to safe drinking water. The findings are published in the journal ...
Scientists pinpoint dino-killing asteroid's origin: past Jupiter
An intense debate surrounding the cosmic rock that killed the dinosaurs has stirred scientists for decades, but a new study has revealed some important—and far-out—data about the impactor's origin story.
Planetary Sciences
Aug 16, 2024
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The report on murdered and missing Indigenous women, children fails to hold anyone to account—it's not enough
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mentions of someone who has died.
UK diving team hail suspected WWI warship find
A team of UK divers has hailed the discovery of a wreck off Scotland believed to be a Royal Navy warship sunk during World War I but still "virtually intact".
Senegal's first satellite successfully launched
Senegal's first satellite has been successfully launched into orbit, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said, adding the move marked a major step towards the West African country's "technological sovereignty".
Hurricane Ernesto downgraded to tropical storm as it exits Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday after it lashed Bermuda with heavy rains and strong winds, leaving much of the British Atlantic Ocean territory without power before continuing on its path toward ...
Turkey battles forest fires for third day
Firefighters were battling a strong forest fire in Turkey's Aegean city of Izmir for a third day on Saturday, AFP reporters said, a day after hundreds of local people in nearby villages had to be evacuated.
Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity. It powers models that help us drive vehicles, proofread emails and even design new molecules for medications. But just like a human, it's hard to read AI's mind.
A-level results show the patterns of disadvantage the government must tackle
Hundreds of thousands of students have now nervously opened their A-level results. These handfuls of letter grades matter, and not just to the students themselves. They have far-reaching effects on our whole education system ...
Gen Z has a trust problem with British institutions—especially the police
The new government has come to power at a time when trust in politics is, in the Labor party's words, "shattered." Keir Starmer has set out his government's aim to restore "the highest standard of integrity and honesty" in ...
It's too hard to make business decisions in the face of climate uncertainty—here's how 'storylines' could help
What will our climate look like in the future? It is hard to overstate not only the importance of answering this question, but also the challenges involved in doing so.
Aristotle, Aelian and the giant octopus: The earliest 'citizen science' goes back more than 2,000 years
If we want to research a subject, how do we do it? We could read about it in books or do experiments in a lab. Or another way is to find people who know something about it and ask them.
Stonehenge's 'altar stone' originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows
The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created.
The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from an unexpectedly distant place, new study reveals
During the solstices, thousands gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England to celebrate the monument's astronomical alignment. The focal point of these festivities is the Altar Stone—the six-ton sandstone slab ...
Nigeria's Niger Delta biohazards: High radioactive levels detected
The Niger Delta, in southern Nigeria, is one of the most significant oil-producing regions in the world. It spans over 70,000 square kilometers and is also an area of great biodiversity, including mangroves, swamps and rainforests. ...
Why care leavers have no safety net when they graduate from university
People who have spent time in state care as children are far less likely to go to university than their peers who have not been in care.
Researchers investigate parent perceptions of virtual learning
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of schools across the U.S. shifted to virtual learning. In a new study, published in Social Education Research, researchers conducted interviews with parents of students who ...
Ancient DNA reveals Indigenous dog lineages found at Jamestown, Virginia
Previous scientific studies have indicated that North American dog lineages were replaced with European ones between 1492 and the present day. To better understand the timing of this replacement, researchers from the University ...
Exposing myths about ballot collection on Native American reservations
Third-party collection of mail-in ballots has helped rural residents and those with disabilities to vote, yet the practice has become contentious and the target of laws aimed at restricting it.
The bee's knees: New tests created to find fake honey
Researchers led by Cranfield University have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey, paving the way for fast and accurate tests to discover fake products.
New analytical tools identify distinct components of dissolved organic matter within the ocean water column
Large quantities of carbon are stored across the environment as naturally-occurring dissolved organic matter. In the ocean, this organic carbon has an average age of thousands of years, but seasonal fluctuations in dissolved ...
New research shows agricultural impacts on soil microbiome and fungal communities
New research from Smithsonian's Bird Friendly Coffee program highlights a type of biodiversity that often gets overlooked: soil bacteria and fungal communities. For over twenty years, Smithsonian research has shown that coffee ...
