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JWST has broken the record for most distant galaxy ever confirmed
New Scientist - 10 Dec 2022 01:10
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted the most distant galaxy ever definitively confirmed, which formed within about 325 million years of the big bang
LIGO may be able to detect alien warp drives using gravitational waves
New Scientist - 10 Dec 2022 00:46
If aliens were to make spacecraft as massive as Jupiter or ones that use warp drives, we might be able to detect them using the ripples they produce in space-time
Robot guides needle into lungs more accurately than human doctors
New Scientist - 10 Dec 2022 00:15
A robot guided a flexible needle into the lungs of pigs, outperforming humans using straight needles
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through December 10)
Singularity Hub - 10 Dec 2022 17:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ChatGPT Proves AI Is Finally Mainstream--and Things Are Only Going to Get Weirder James Vincent | The Verge “OpenAI has previously sold access to GPT-3 as an API, but the company's ability to im...
Proprioception: Describing the Genes Associated With the Sixth Sense
Neuroscience News - 10 Dec 2022 14:40
Study identifies genetic markers in cells associated with proprioception. The findings provide new clues about how proprioceptive sensory neurons help control movement.
Estrogen May Offer Protection Against Delirium
Neuroscience News - 10 Dec 2022 12:13
When treated with estrogen, mouse models showed marked reductions in inflammatory markers and a decrease in delirium-like behaviors.
How much does a cloud weigh?
Live Science - 10 Dec 2022 12:00
Clouds look light and fluffy, but they're surprisingly heavy.
How 'Me-Time' Affects Social Interaction
Neuroscience News - 10 Dec 2022 11:04
Adults who enjoy days with quality time alone tend to have more fulfilling social interactions.
Early Predictors of Children's Language Delays
Neuroscience News - 10 Dec 2022 02:24
The specific types of words children learn first can be a predictor of early language difficulties.