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Strange 'reverse shock wave' supernova is exploding in the wrong direction
Live Science - 1 Apr 2022 15:09
Data collected by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have revealed that a supernova shock wave traveling through the Cassiopeia A nebula is not expanding as evenly as it should be.
Bubbles give off weird light when popped because of quantum physics
New Scientist - 1 Apr 2022 14:12
Sonoluminescence, in which small bubbles in a liquid produce flashes of light when they collapse, is now known to be a quantum process
The Relationship Between Psychedelics and Consciousness
Neuroscience News - 1 Apr 2022 01:10
When beliefs change following psychedelic use in relation to mystical experiences, attributions of consciousness tend to increase.
The Goldilocks zone: The place in a solar system that's just right
Live Science - 1 Apr 2022 23:49
Discover how finding this habitable zone is essential to uncovered life on other worlds
Exercise May Reduce Depression Symptoms and Boost Effects of Therapy
Neuroscience News - 1 Apr 2022 23:45
Thirty minutes of exercise can reduce symptoms of depression for up to 75 minutes following a workout and improve the outcome of therapies aimed at treating depression.
Latency: Definition, measurement and testing
Live Science - 1 Apr 2022 23:33
The internet makes it easy for users to send and receive data almost instantly. But how can latency be reduced for faster communication?
Ubiquitous Nutrients Suppress Appetite and Promote Movement
Neuroscience News - 1 Apr 2022 23:25
Ingested non-essential amino acids curb appetite and promote movement in mouse models.
Half of Older Adults Now Die With a Dementia Diagnosis, up Sharply From Two Decades Ago
Neuroscience News - 1 Apr 2022 23:08
Almost 50% of older adults now die with a recorded diagnosis of dementia, up 36% from two decades ago.
'Potentially hazardous' Apollo-class asteroid sails harmlessly past Earth
Live Science - 1 Apr 2022 22:59
An asteroid the size of a skyscraper sailed harmlessly past Earth today at around 4:35 PM ET.
Great white sharks: The world's largest predatory fish
Live Science - 1 Apr 2022 22:11
Great white sharks are the largest predatory fish in the world, but scientists still have much to learn about these iconic predators.
New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants
Science Daily - 1 Apr 2022 22:05
A study conducted at 19 medical centers from 2013-2018 found that the survival rate of babies born at 22 weeks (30%) and 23 weeks (55.8%) had increased significantly compared to the same study conducted from 2008-2013, i...
CRISPR and HIV: New technique in human blood unveils potential paths toward cure
Science Daily - 1 Apr 2022 22:05
Gene editing used to discover human proteins hijacked by HIV to replicate in blood By better understanding how the virus replicates, treatments could one day become cures 'This new assay is the most faithful representati...
Our Brain as a Time Machine and Other Unsolved Questions About the Many-Faceted Mystery of Time
Neuroscience News - 1 Apr 2022 22:00
During an upcoming symposium, researchers will discuss the neurobiology of time perception, how emotion shapes our perception of time, and the role of memory in anticipation.
When people say 'people' online they may mostly be thinking about men
New Scientist - 1 Apr 2022 21:00
An analysis of 630 billion words published online suggests that people tend to think of men when using gender-neutral terms, a sexist bias that could be learned by AI models
Climate change may mean more extreme rain after wildfire in western US
New Scientist - 1 Apr 2022 21:00
Under severe warming scenarios, the risk is growing that areas of the western US will experience extreme rainfall within a year or so of being hit by a wildfire
Learning Gains While We Sleep Originate From the Learning Process Itself and Not Just From Using the Brain
Neuroscience News - 1 Apr 2022 20:57
Learning consolidation that occurs during sleep is a result of the learning process, and is not simply due to neural processes and brain regions associated with learning.
Pandemic's urgency drove new collaborative approaches worldwide
Science Daily - 1 Apr 2022 20:13
In a new paper, nearly 130 authors from institutions around the world describe their groundbreaking collaborative work, 'Defining the risk of SARS-CoV-2 variants on immune protection.'
Drenching rains to pose greater threat to fire-damaged areas in West
Science Daily - 1 Apr 2022 20:13
The western US this century is facing a greatly heightened risk of heavy rains inundating areas recently scarred by wildfires, new research warns. Such events can cause significant destruction, including debris flows, mu...
Holograms might speed up diagnosis of urinary tract infection
New Scientist - 1 Apr 2022 19:17
By sending light through urine it's possible to generate a hologram that can reveal the presence of bacteria or other signs of disease
Scotland's 'bodies in the bog' traveled hundreds of miles to die in a toilet
Live Science - 1 Apr 2022 18:26
Scientists conducted an isotopic analysis of Cramond, Scotland's 'bodies in the bog,' and found some of the medieval wanderers died hundreds of miles from home.
Fix the Planet newsletter: Can a virtual Earth help the climate fight?
New Scientist - 1 Apr 2022 18:26
Interactive simulacra of the planet are being created to help people and organisations explore the impacts of climate change and how we adapt to them
Combination of biomarkers can identify common cognitive disease
Science Daily - 1 Apr 2022 18:22
In recent years, subcortical small-vessel disease has become an increasingly common cognitive diagnosis. Researchers have now shown that it is possible to identify patients with the disease by combining two biomarkers th...