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Reimagining the Cosmos: New Theory Unites Einstein’s Gravity With Quantum Mechanics

University College London — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:15:23 +0000

A radical theory that consistently unifies gravity and quantum mechanics while preserving Einstein’s classical concept of spacetime is announced today in two papers published simultaneously...

New Catalyst Completely Breaks Down Durable Plastic Pollution in Minutes

Northwestern University — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:26:55 +0000

Fishing nets, carpets, and clothing decompose without producing harmful byproducts. Many people are familiar of the disturbing scenes of marine creatures, such as sea turtles,...

“Chill Factor” – The Volcanic Plot Twist in Dinosaur Extinction

McGill University — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 02:59:27 +0000

McGill researchers challenge the current understanding of dinosaur extinction by unearthing a link between volcanic eruptions and climate change. What wiped out the dinosaurs? A...

Scientists Were Wrong – Tiny Crystals Reveal That the Moon Is Millions of Years Older Than Previously Thought

Northwestern University — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:47:35 +0000

Scientists from Northwestern University contributed to the analysis of lunar samples that were collected by astronauts during the Apollo 17 mission. By analyzing tiny crystals...

Shocking Revelation: Bottlenose Dolphins’ Electric Sense Uncovered

The Company of Biologists — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:37:20 +0000

Bottlenose dolphins’ electric sense could help them navigate the globe. Born tail first, bottlenose dolphin calves emerge equipped with two slender rows of whiskers along...

Global Drought Catastrophe: UN Uncovers “An Unprecedented Emergency on a Planetary Scale”

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 23:27:22 +0000

UNCCD launches ‘Global Drought Snapshot’ report at COP28 in collaboration with International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA). Recent drought-related data based on research in the past...

Scarier Than Lions – Animals Around the World Fear This “Super Predator”

University of Western Ontario — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 22:17:26 +0000

A new study reveals that elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife fear this predator far more than lions. Lions have long been regarded as the...

Webb Captures Mysterious Reappearance of a Ghostly Object – “This Thing Is a Real Monster!”

University of Texas at Austin — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:09:04 +0000

The James Webb Space Telescope’s discovery of AzTECC71, a dusty star-forming galaxy from the early universe, challenges previous assumptions about galaxy prevalence and composition, offering...

The Particle Accelerator Reinvented: Compact, Powerful, and Ready to Transform Science

University of Texas at Austin — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:52:36 +0000

Researchers have unveiled a compact particle accelerator that achieves high electron energies in a fraction of the space required by traditional accelerators, promising advancements in...

Yogurt’s Hidden Superpower Uncovered: A Natural Guard Against Depression and Anxiety

University of Virginia Health System — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:08:21 +0000

Researchers have uncovered the crucial role of Lactobacillus in stress management and the potential prevention of depression and anxiety, paving the way for new probiotic-based...

Rewriting History: New Discoveries Challenge Assumptions About Pre-Agricultural Societies in Europe

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 07:19:04 +0000

A team of scientists, led by researchers from the Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), has discovered and analyzed the...

Hubble’s Spectacular Comeback: 30 Years of Stellar Clarity

NASA — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 06:22:50 +0000

The 1993 space shuttle Endeavour mission successfully repaired the Hubble Space Telescope, correcting its flawed vision and marking a significant achievement for NASA. This mission...

MIT Revolutionizes Cellular Imaging: A New Way To See the Activity Inside a Living Cell

Anne Trafton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 23:13:15 +0000

Using fluorescent labels that switch on and off, MIT engineers can study how molecules in a cell interact to control the cell’s behavior. Living cells...

Cosmic Rhythms: Strange Discovery of a Six-Planet System in Perfect Harmony

University of Chicago — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 22:03:17 +0000

Study led by University of Chicago astronomer Rafael Luque may tell us about how planets form. Scientists have discovered a rare sight in a nearby...

Turning Up the Heat: How Climate Change Supercharges CO2’s Impact

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:42:47 +0000

New study shows potency of the greenhouse gas increases with increased concentrations. A team of scientists found that carbon dioxide becomes a more potent greenhouse...

The Stone Age Revisited: Unearthing Neolithic Mysteries in the Arabian Desert

Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:32:40 +0000

In the past few years, research has shown that the currently dry area of northern Arabia used to be significantly more lush and verdant, offering...

Rethinking “Good” Cholesterol: Study Links High HDL-C Levels to Increased Dementia Risk

Monash University — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:14:56 +0000

Research from Monash University indicates that high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk of dementia in the elderly, highlighting a...

Lost in Space: Is a Giant Void Driving the Universe Apart?

Indranil Banik, University of St Andrews — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:25:42 +0000

Cosmologists propose a giant void in space as a solution to the “Hubble tension,” challenging conventional models and suggesting a revision of Einstein’s gravity theory....

Impacting Even Medical Usage – Scientists Uncover Potential Health Hazard in Cannabis

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 02:55:43 +0000

A group of researchers recommends additional investigation and assessment of guidelines for the medical application. Cannabis, even when used for medical reasons, could make some...

Invisible Danger in Your Bathroom: Alarming Chemical Emissions Found in Common Hair Products

Drew Stone, Purdue University — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:54:25 +0000

The average morning routine for many Americans involves inhaling several milligrams of potentially harmful chemicals, according to Purdue University researchers. In a newly-published paper in Environmental Science &...

Baffling Experts for Years – Scientists Finally Solve Radioactive “Wild Boar Paradox”

Vienna University of Technology — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:11:55 +0000

Decades following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, wild boar meat continues to exhibit unexpectedly high levels of radioactivity. The solution to the riddle: an important other...

Webb’s Galactic Surprise: Reveals Rocky Planet Secrets in Cosmic Extremes

Space Telescope Science Institute — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:40:48 +0000

Astronomers find a range of molecules that are among the building blocks for rocky planets. Space is a harsh environment, but some areas are even...

Stellar Origins: Life’s Building Blocks May Predate Earth

American Chemical Society — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:52:03 +0000

New research suggests that carbamic acid, a basic amino acid, could have originated in interstellar ices, indicating that life’s building blocks predate Earth and were...

Medical Marvel: Human Cells Transformed Into Tiny Biological Robots

Tufts University — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:29:36 +0000

The multicellular bots move around and help heal “wounds” created in cultured neurons. Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute have created tiny...