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Space Exploration Jul 4, 2024

To guard against cyberattacks in space, researchers ask 'what if?'

If space systems such as GPS were hacked and knocked offline, much of the world would instantly be returned to the communications and navigation technologies of the 1950s. Yet space cybersecurity is largely invisible to the ...

Environment Jul 3, 2024

Compact cities found to have lower carbon emissions but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates

What types of cities exist in Europe and which are more favorable in terms of human health, environmental quality and carbon footprint? To answer these questions, a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) ...

Soft Matter Jul 3, 2024

New theory reveals fracture mechanism in soft materials

A new theory has finally deciphered the physical mechanisms of fracture in soft materials. This discovery could soon lead to new, defect-free materials that are more resistant and durable as well as environmentally friendly. ...

Social Sciences Jul 3, 2024

Study examines online intimidation targeting state election administrators

In the lead-up to the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, Arizona's chief election officer Katie Hobbs received far more harassing messages on Twitter than any of her counterparts in other states. More than 30% of all tweets directed ...

Archaeology Jul 3, 2024

A 4,500-year-old collective tomb in France reveals final stage in formation of the 'European genome'

High-resolution analysis of the genomes of individuals buried in a 4,500-year-old collective tomb at Bréviandes-les-Pointes, near the French town of Troyes, has revealed a surprising story with far-reaching implications. ...

Environment Jul 3, 2024

Average months now feel cold thanks to climate change

People in the UK love discussing the weather. For the first two weeks of June 2024, the cold, dull conditions were all they could talk about. Major news outlets like the BBC, The Guardian, Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph all ...

Social Sciences Jul 3, 2024

Why mental health and neurodivergence should not be used to explain incel violence

In recent years, incidents of violence by "involuntary celibates" (incels) have raised questions about the risks and worldview of those who espouse incel beliefs. In 2022, a Canadian Parliament standing committee explored ...

General Physics Jul 3, 2024

Physicists explore how fluctuations shape transport networks

Understanding how transport networks, such as river systems, form and evolve is crucial to optimizing their stability and resilience. It turns out that networks are not all alike. Tree-like structures are adequate for transport, ...

Planetary Sciences Jul 3, 2024

NASA's planetary radar tracks two large asteroid close approaches

The Deep Space Network's Goldstone planetary radar had a busy few days observing asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 as they safely passed Earth.

Molecular & Computational biology Jul 3, 2024

Graph learning modules enhance drug-target interaction predictions

The identification of drug-target Interactions (DTIs) represents a pivotal link in the process of drug development and design. It plays a crucial role in narrowing the screening range of candidate drug molecules, thereby ...

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