Experiments demonstrate precise delivery of nanoparticles to lung via caveolae pumping system
In recent years, bio-medical engineers have been developing promising techniques that could help diagnose diseases or precisely target specific regions inside the human body. Among these promising therapeutic ...
31 Oct 11:50 · phys.org
Study gathers strong evidence of the doubly magic nature of ¹⁰⁰Sn
Recent experiments at CERN have shed new light on the nuclear properties of atomic nuclei (i.e., the central regions of atoms accounting for most of their mass). A key objective of recent research into ...
31 Oct 13:00 · phys.org
Astronomers investigate the properties of open cluster NGC 2506
Astronomers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) have inspected a Galactic open cluster known as NGC 2506 as part of the WIYN Open Cluster ...
31 Oct 13:25 · phys.org
AI method captures ecotourism photos to monitor remote animal species
A team of computer scientists, ecologists and statisticians at Stony Brook University, working with a colleague from the U.S. Geological Survey, has found that it is possible to use AI applications to ...
31 Oct 13:42 · phys.org
More assistance for Clarendon farmers
Several Clarendon farmers have benefited from $1.5 million worth of agricultural inputs from the Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBML). The items, which include farm tools, protective gear, productivity enhancers, insecticides, pesticides and...
31 Oct 13:49 · The Gleaner
Machine-learning analysis tracks the evolution of 16th-century European astronomical thought
A team of computer scientists, astronomers and historians in Berlin has used machine-learning applications to learn more about the evolutionary history of European astronomical thought in the 15th and ...
31 Oct 13:56 · phys.org
Theoretical framework could improve data gathering in biological systems
To effectively adapt to change, living organisms rely on their ability to rapidly detect and process sensory information in their surroundings. The sensory information available at a given time continuously ...
31 Oct 15:03 · phys.org
Mesoporous MoS₂ strategy boosts efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells
The efficiency and performance of photovoltaics (PVs) have improved significantly over the past decades, which has led to an increase in the adoption of solar technologies. To further enhance the performance ...
31 Oct 15:40 · phys.org
Review of 2024 wildfires
A lightning storm one evening in mid-July sparked one of the most dangerous and unprecedented wildfire seasons ever in the region, an RDCK emergency operations centre retrospective and review noted.
31 Oct 16:00 · Castanet
Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes
The smallest unit of information in a computer is the bit: on or off, 1 or 0. Today, the world's entire computing power is built on the combination and interconnection of countless ones and zeros. Quantum ...
31 Oct 16:20 · phys.org
A novel state of thorium opens the possibility for a nuclear clock
Why are there atomic clocks but no nuclear clocks? After all, an atom's nucleus is typically surrounded by many electrons, so in principle it should be less susceptible to outside noise (in the form of ...
31 Oct 16:30 · phys.org
International team discovers small molecules that regulate how fast plant leaves age
Two small molecules that are produced by the plant Arabidopsis thaliana are shown to have the opposite effect on how fast its leaves age. The molecules are peptides, short chains of amino acids. While ...
31 Oct 16:30 · phys.org
20-year study of climate change impact on permafrost forests could refine carbon source and CO₂ sink models
In perhaps the first long-term study of CO2 fluxes in northern forests growing on permafrost, an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team has found that climate change increased not only the sources ...
31 Oct 16:41 · phys.org
Charcoal stored in preserved guano gives helps reconstruct regional fire histories
With wildfires growing more frequent and more intense in many parts of the world, scientists are looking to the past to better understand where and when fires have burned. Lakes and wetlands, which capture ...
31 Oct 17:07 · phys.org
The five design flaws that sank Bayesian superyacht and killed seven
A bombshell investigation has revealed how a series of flaws with the design of the ill-fated $40 million Bayesian superyacht may have caused it to capsize and sink, leaving seven dead off the coast of Sicily.
31 Oct 17:36 · Mail Online
A new paradigm for control of quantum emitters—modulating and encoding quantum photonic info on a single light stream
A U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) multi-disciplinary team developed a new paradigm for the control of quantum emitters, providing a new method for modulating and encoding quantum photonic information ...
31 Oct 18:15 · phys.org
New method successfully recycles carbon fiber composite into reusable materials
USC researchers have developed a new process to upcycle the composite materials appearing in automobile panels and light rail vehicles, addressing a current environmental challenge in the transportation ...
31 Oct 18:28 · phys.org
Computational model calculates an organism's ideal learning rate based on its life cycle and surroundings
Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub and Santa Fe Institute have developed a model to calculate how quickly or slowly an organism should ideally learn in its surroundings. An organism's ideal learning ...
31 Oct 18:34 · phys.org
Imaging advance creates clearer picture of organic solar cells' molecular structure
Research on organic solar cells has been conducted for a long time. Recent advancements in understanding their molecular structures are now paving the way for the development of highly efficient solar ...
31 Oct 18:40 · phys.org
Work with nature to unlock economic prosperity, researchers say
A comprehensive review of the economic impacts of nature-based solutions (NbS), led by the University of Oxford and published this week in PLOS Climate, concludes they can unlock prosperity by boosting ...
31 Oct 18:48 · phys.org
Observatory finds local 1.1 ºC increase in 20 years, twice as much as predicted by climate models
The meteorological data recorded over the past two decades by sensors of the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical observatory facilities point to a rise of 1.1ºC in the average temperature. The analysis, ...
31 Oct 18:59 · phys.org
Researchers seek understanding of early life on earth following Chilean expedition
In a discovery that may further our understanding of the early evolution of life on Earth, a research team, including associate professor Andrew Palmer and master's student Caitlyn Hubric, identified ...
31 Oct 19:25 · phys.org
Students develop model to better understand the chemical process of renewable fuels
A group of TU Delft bachelor students has developed, as part of the students' minor in Computational Science and Engineering, a new model that accurately predicts the molecular properties of alkanes. ...
31 Oct 19:30 · phys.org
New study investigates beetle communication and its affect on brood care
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered that burying beetle larvae tend to have lower weights and higher mortality rates when their parents are unable to communicate acoustically during ...
31 Oct 19:30 · phys.org
How ice-nucleating proteins control freezing: Researchers uncover the mechanism behind ice-forming bacteria
Particular ice-nucleating proteins produced by certain bacteria have the ability to control the freezing point of water—so efficiently that no other known material can compete.
31 Oct 19:33 · phys.org
Scientists examine how wastewater practices in Florida Keys impact water quality
Wastewater contains nutrients that can overfeed algae, leading to harmful algal blooms and pollution issues in the ocean and other waterways. A new study by researchers at Penn State tracked how these ...
31 Oct 19:35 · phys.org
Study reveals acceleration in Pacific upper-ocean circulation over past 30 years, impacting global weather patterns
A new study has revealed significant acceleration in the upper-ocean circulation of the equatorial Pacific over the past 30 years. This acceleration is primarily driven by intensified atmospheric winds, ...
31 Oct 19:46 · phys.org
Simple technique can print periodic nano/microstructures on glass
A team of researchers from NIMS and the University of Connecticut has developed a printing technique capable of forming a periodic nano/microstructure on the surface of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) slab ...
31 Oct 19:50 · phys.org
Project 2025 could be disastrous for the climate—legal scholars are preparing to fight back
With plans to expand the production of fossil fuels, curtail environmental regulations, dismantle key climate monitoring agencies and even undermine the Endangered Species Act, there is no question that ...
31 Oct 20:00 · phys.org
Lawsuit alleges BLM violated Endangered Species Act in approving lithium mine
Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge mine in Esmeralda County is the subject of a lawsuit from the Center for the Biological Diversity.
31 Oct 20:14 · Las Vegas Review-Journal
Chemo-biological process overcomes drawbacks of waste plastic pyrolysis
A joint research team has developed a technology to produce high-value-added plastic raw materials called dicarboxylic acids (α,ω-diacids) by recycling mixed waste plastics. The work is published in ...
31 Oct 20:22 · phys.org
Between night and day: Research uncovers genetic basis for flies' circadian plasticity
Most plants and animals are exposed to a wide range of environmental variations. A study published in the journal Nature and conducted by the team of Richard Benton, professor at the Center for Integrative ...
31 Oct 20:25 · phys.org
High survival rates explain 20 years of rapid expansion of wolves in Germany
Since wolves returned to Germany 20 years ago, they have spread quickly in many parts of the country. The rapid increase was due to high survival and reproduction rates in areas with favorable environmental ...
31 Oct 20:30 · phys.org
Assessing impacts of microplastics on marine ecosystems and human health
Hong Kong's unique marine environment, with its rich ecosystems, provides vital habitats and food sources for various marine species. However, rapid urbanization and population growth pose significant ...
31 Oct 20:35 · phys.org
How fruit flies achieve accurate visual behavior despite changing light conditions
When light conditions rapidly change, our eyes have to respond to this change in fractions of a second to maintain stable visual processing. This is necessary when, for example, we drive through a forest ...
31 Oct 20:36 · phys.org
The human spliceosome: Decade-long study reveals first blueprint of the most complex molecular machine inside every cell
Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have created the first blueprint of the human spliceosome, the most complex and intricate molecular machine inside every cell. The scientific ...
31 Oct 20:37 · phys.org
Spain flooding 'catastrophe' should serve as a warning, EU says at nature summit
European officials pointed Thursday to devastating flooding in Spain as a reminder of the self-harming effects of humans' destruction of nature, urging delegates at a deadlocked UN biodiversity conference ...
31 Oct 20:42 · phys.org
Ecologist uses deep learning to help protect chimpanzees
The future of chimpanzees depends on smart conservation strategies, and that requires data, lots of data. Ecologist Adrienne Chitayat has conducted research on chimpanzees in Tanzania and is the first ...
31 Oct 20:43 · phys.org
Concrete modules with self-healing oyster reef structure in Florida Panhandle Bay installed to protect military base
U.S. Air Force officials installed a new kind of structure in the waters of St. Andrew Bay on the shore of the Tyndall U.S. Air Force Base in Northwest Florida on Oct. 30—the first section of a Rutgers ...
31 Oct 20:48 · phys.org
Eddies supply upwelled nutrients to boost productivity around Hawaiian Islands, research finds
Beyond colorful coral reefs and diverse nearshore ecosystems, the Pacific Ocean waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands have comparatively little marine life and low biological productivity. New research ...
31 Oct 20:55 · phys.org
Acute food insecurity is set to increase across 22 countries: UN
Rome, Oct 31 (IANS): Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, a new United Nations report said on Thursday. The report warns that the spread of conflict, particularly in the Middle East -- coupled with climate and economic stressors -- is pushing mill.....
31 Oct 22:20 · Daijiworld.com
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones calls for review of coral limits to avoid fishing bans
Shane Jones' comments come after a New Zealand vessel caught more than double the legal amount of coral - triggering an automatic suspension of fishing in the Lord Howe area of the Tasman Sea.
1 Nov 00:19 · RNZ
What if Putin DID push the button and nuke London?
On Tuesday, Russia conducted a training exercise for a massive nuclear strike against the West. So what might happen if Putin dropped a nuclear bomb on London?
1 Nov 01:58 · Mail Online
ITA director general outlines consequences of alcohol, drug use by motorists
MANY ROAD users have been maimed physically and ruined financially as a result of alcohol and drug use, says Director General of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce. Delivering the keynote address at a forum on the effects of...
1 Nov 05:08 · The Gleaner
Finding the young girl captured in a photograph of Gaza detainees
Julia, aged 3, looks on from a crowd of fearful and exhausted men. This is her story.
1 Nov 05:56 · BBC News
Biotech approach enhances nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae
With the rapid increase in the global population, a "protein crisis" is expected in the near future, where the supply of protein will not be able to meet the rising demand.
1 Nov 06:00 · phys.org
India's capital chokes in smog after firework ban flouted
India's capital New Delhi was wreathed in poisonous smog Friday, with air pollution worsening after a fireworks ban was widely flouted for raucous celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali.
1 Nov 06:59 · phys.org
'Waiting in vain': year on from pledge, world clings to fossil fuels
One year after world leaders issued the landmark call for a global move away from fossil fuels, nations are failing to turn that promise into action, say climate diplomats, campaigners and policy experts.
1 Nov 07:01 · phys.org
In-patient facilities will not return to four Dumfries and Galloway cottage hospitals
Facilities in Kirkcudbright, Moffat, Thornhill and Newton Stewart are set to become community health and social care hubs
1 Nov 07:32 · Daily Record
Kirkcudbright Hospital campaigners claim they have been "ignored" over facility's future
The site is set to become a community health and social care hub, with in-patient facilities not returning
1 Nov 07:32 · Daily Record
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