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3D-printed wood could start flat then twist into furniture as it dries
New Scientist - 23 Aug 2022 12:00
A 3D printing method that uses ink made of wood pulp can be used to make flat objects that morph into 3D shapes as they dry
Antiferromagnetic hybrids achieve important functionality for spintronic applications
Phys.org - 23 Aug 2022 22:40
Antiferromagnets have zero net magnetization and are insensitive to external magnetic field perturbations. Antiferromagnetic spintronic devices hold great promise for creating future ultra-fast and energy-efficient infor...
Scientists develop active and smart terahertz electro-optic modulator
Phys.org - 23 Aug 2022 20:49
Recently, a research group led by Prof. Sheng Zhigao from the High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) investigated an active and smart terahertz e...
Sexual Enjoyment Following Childbirth Is Not Altered by Different Delivery Methods
Neuroscience News - 23 Aug 2022 00:47
In the years following birth, researchers found sexual enjoyment appears to be unaffected by the method of delivery at birth.
Understanding Why Deadly Brain Cancer Comes Back
Neuroscience News - 23 Aug 2022 01:59
In response to treatment, high-grade gliomas remodel the surrounding brain environment, creating interactions with nearby neurons and immune cells in ways that protect tumor cells and protect them from the body's natural...
Brains Cells Born Together Wire and Fire Together for Life
Neuroscience News - 23 Aug 2022 01:19
Neurons that were "born" at the same time show distinct connectivity and activity throughout the life of an animal.
What Older Adults Do While They Sit Affects Dementia Risk
Neuroscience News - 23 Aug 2022 00:00
Sedentary behaviors while sitting for extended periods of time, such as watching TV, are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults. However, older adults who spent time performing cognitively stimulat...
Caffeine Metabolite May Slow Progression of Short-Sight In Children
Neuroscience News - 23 Aug 2022 23:46
7-MX, a caffeine metabolite, may help to slow the progression of myopia or short-sightedness in children.
How to do an elimination diet
Live Science - 23 Aug 2022 20:00
An elimination diet can be a great option for those experiencing conditions like IBS and GERD. Here's how to follow one safely
Earthquakes seem to come in a more predictable pattern than we thought
New Scientist - 23 Aug 2022 18:44
A machine learning algorithm can assess how likely it is that a large earthquake will hit a region over the next few years, which could one day help mitigate damage from future quakes
Heatwave in China is the most severe ever recorded in the world
New Scientist - 23 Aug 2022 18:14
A long spell of extreme hot and dry weather is affecting energy, water supplies and food production across China
Do 30-day fitness challenges actually work?
Live Science - 23 Aug 2022 18:02
Do 30-day fitness challenges work? Here's what the experts say
Why rethinking time in quantum mechanics could help us unite physics
New Scientist - 23 Aug 2022 18:00
Inspired by experiments showing entanglement over time, not just space, physicist Vlatko Vedral is reconsidering the way we think of time in quantum mechanics. The new approach treats space and time as part of one entity...
Measuring currents in the heart at millimeter resolution with a diamond quantum sensor
Phys.org - 23 Aug 2022 17:47
Heart problems, such as tachycardia and fibrillation, arise mainly from imperfections in the way electric currents propagate through the heart. Unfortunately, it is difficult for doctors to study these imperfections sinc...
Supercharging tweak could fill electric car batteries 90% in 10 mins
New Scientist - 23 Aug 2022 17:33
A modification to the way electric cars are charged could allow them to get 90 per cent battery from nothing in just 10 minutes. A standard approach would take half an hour
How to get the Apple student discount as you go back to college
Live Science - 23 Aug 2022 16:46
Here's how to get the Apple student discount and save money on MacBooks, iPads, and more as you head back to school.
Can We Stop the Heart From Aging? This Landmark Genetic Study Is a Start
Singularity Hub - 23 Aug 2022 16:00
Hearts aren't meant to be broken. Yet with age, it happens. Even with a healthy diet and exercise, as our age slowly ticks up, so does the risk for clogged arteries, brittle blood vessels, and ultimately heart failure. W...
Frogs: The largest group of amphibians
Live Science - 23 Aug 2022 15:56
Frogs and toads make up the largest and most diverse group of amphibians. The group includes thousands of species around the world, but many face extinction.
Accelerator operators: pillars of particle physics
Symmetry Magazine - 23 Aug 2022 15:27
It takes years of on-the-job training to learn the ins and outs of particle accelerator operation. Despite the fact that accelerator operators are essential to keeping an accelerator laboratory afloat, the role is largel...
Sacred chickens, witches and animal entrails: 7 unusual ancient Roman superstitions
Live Science - 23 Aug 2022 15:20
Here are seven unusual superstitions of the ancient Romans and what they may have meant.
Researchers unfold elegant equations to explain the enigma of expanding origami
Phys.org - 23 Aug 2022 14:55
Most materials--from rubber bands to steel beams--thin out as they are stretched, but engineers can use origami's interlocking ridges and precise folds to reverse this tendency and build devices that grow wider as they a...
Miscarriage: Signs, symptoms & causes
Live Science - 23 Aug 2022 12:06
A miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before the 20-week mark in the pregnancy. Here's what you need to know about the signs and symptoms