Astronomy Dec 18, 2024

Dormant massive black hole in the early universe challenges existing models

Scientists have spotted a massive black hole in the early universe that is "napping" after stuffing itself with too much food. Like a bear gorging itself on salmon before hibernating for the winter, or a much-needed nap after ...

Earth Sciences Dec 18, 2024

Aerosols could be weakening summertime circulation in the Northern Hemisphere

Over the past several decades, summer jet streams (or west to east wind flow) and weather systems in the Northern Hemisphere have weakened. Projections suggest the trend will continue, which could make extreme heat events ...

Quantum Physics Dec 18, 2024

Where's my qubit? Scientists develop technique to detect atom loss

Quiet quitting isn't just for burned out employees. Atoms carrying information inside quantum computers, known as qubits, sometimes vanish silently from their posts. This problematic phenomenon, called atom loss, corrupts ...

Archaeology Dec 18, 2024

Syphilis had its roots in the Americas, archaeological bone study suggests

In spring 1495, the Italian campaign of Charles VIII of France was interrupted by an intense outbreak of an apparently unknown illness—a disease of high mortality that quickly engulfed the whole of Europe and left its survivors ...

Environment Dec 17, 2024

Wildfire risk climbs as trees reclaim eastern US landscapes

The eastern U.S. has more trees and shrubs than three decades ago. This growth, driven by processes such as tree and understory infilling in unmanaged forests, is helping fuel wildfires, contributing to changing fire regimes ...

Environment Dec 18, 2024

Elevated levels of 'forever chemicals' found in several smartwatch wrist bands

Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become ubiquitous forms of wearable tech, accompanying many people throughout their days (and nights). But they may expose the skin to so-called forever chemicals in the process. More ...

Ecology Dec 17, 2024

'Video game ecology' can help us understand the climate crisis in our forests

When we think of climate change we often think of extreme events like flooding rains and large bushfires. But climate change can also have slower, more subtle impacts on our landscapes.

Plants & Animals Dec 17, 2024

World's only bonobo sanctuary aids orphaned apes in developing social skills

Apes orphaned by the illegal trade in bushmeat and pets can overcome trauma and develop social abilities like those of their mother-reared peers.

Space Exploration Dec 17, 2024

Brain cells mature faster in space but stay healthy: ISS study

Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, but little is known about its specific impact on the brain. To discover how brain cells respond to microgravity, Scripps Research scientists, ...

Mathematics Dec 17, 2024

Can deep learning techniques predict sudden state transitions in nonlinear dynamical systems?

Nonlinear dynamical systems are systems that can undergo sudden shifts not due to changes in their state or stability, but in response to the rate at which external conditions or parameters change. These sudden shifts, known ...

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