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Scientists make lab-grown black hole jets
Live Science - 7 Sep 2024 19:00
By using protons to probe how a magnetic field responds to an expanding plasma, experimenters have replicated the particle jets spewed out by active black holes.
Tau Levels Predict Memory Loss in Alzheimer's
Neuroscience News - 7 Sep 2024 16:32
Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression varies based on the presence of tau and amyloid-beta (Aβ) proteins in the brain. Patients with high levels of both tau and Aβ experience rapid memory decline, while those with high ...
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through September 7)
Singularity Hub - 7 Sep 2024 16:00
ROBOTICS This Could Be the Start of Amazon's Next Robot Revolution Will Knight | Wired “In 2012, Amazon quietly acquired a robotics startup called Kiva Systems, a move that dramatically improved the efficiency of its e...
Upper GI Damage Linked to 76% Higher Parkinson's Disease Risk
Neuroscience News - 7 Sep 2024 15:06
People with a history of upper gastrointestinal (GI) damage have a 76% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The research highlights how conditions like GERD, peptic ulcers, and NSAID use may increase the risk o...
Giant oarfish: The 'doomsday' fish of legend that supposedly foreshadows earthquakes
Live Science - 7 Sep 2024 14:00
In mythology, giant oarfish are said to foreshadow earthquakes, although evidence shows this is not the case.
Why doesn't stainless steel rust?
Live Science - 7 Sep 2024 11:00
The special chemistry of this shiny iron alloy creates a protective layer on its surface that prevents it from rusting.