Administrator Geoengineering could expose plane passengers to sulphuric acid A proposed technique to counter global warming by spraying sun-reflecting particles near the poles would cause commercial flights to pass through clouds of sulphuric acid, posing a danger to passenger... research science
Administrator Orangutan mothers seem to plan playdates for their offspring Female orangutans are generally solitary, but they travel more and eat less in an apparent effort to ensure their offspring have someone to play with 🔗 Read full article Source: New Scientist... research science
Administrator Synthetic biology may finally be ready to solve life's biggest mystery What makes something alive? We simply don't know, but synthetic biologists are a step closer to providing an answer thanks to SpudCell, the most sophisticated attempt at creating an artificial life fo... research science
Administrator New optical centrifuge unlocks the secrets of frictionless superfluids Physicists have developed a new optical centrifuge that can precisely spin molecules inside a superfluid for the first time. The advance could help unravel some of the biggest mysteries of quantum liq... materials science
Administrator Scientists may have finally solved the black hole information paradox Researchers have proposed that black holes stop evaporating at the last moment, leaving behind tiny remnants that preserve all the information they contain. The same seven-dimensional geometry behind ... materials science
Administrator Scientists create quantum sound device that could transform communications A new quantum device can generate precisely controlled bursts of sound-like particles, or phonons, by forcing electrons through an ultra-thin crystal at extremely low temperatures. The surprising beha... materials science
Administrator Scientists reveal what really happens when water is trapped in tiny spaces A decades-old puzzle about water has finally been unraveled. Researchers found that water trapped in tiny nanoscale spaces is not inherently more reactive. Instead, the intense pressures created insid... chemistry science
Administrator A rare supernova peeled back a star’s layers and revealed a hidden secret Astronomers studying the rare supernova SN 2021yfj discovered material from one of the deepest layers of a dying star, providing a rare look at its hidden interior. The finding confirms key theories a... chemistry science
Administrator New research reveals the hidden pollution left behind by fireworks Scientists have uncovered new evidence that fireworks can pollute both the air and water in ways that extend beyond the visible smoke. The findings show that leftover debris, fine particles, and airbo... chemistry science
Administrator Ancient human DNA found on cave art for the first time DNA from ancient humans has been found on a prehistoric cave painting and on cave walls, demonstrating the potential to one day identify individual artists and resolve the debate over Neanderthals' ar... research science
Administrator We’ve uncovered a master gene that switches on human development We have identified the gene that, when activated, initiates the developmental programme that results in cells forming a human body 🔗 Read full article Source: New Scientist... research science
Administrator I have a 100 per cent chance of getting cancer due to a rare gene A rare variant of a gene called TP53 means Tracy Hutchinson has an extreme risk of developing cancer anywhere in her body, causing endless anxiety and requiring regular whole-body MRIs and other scree... research science