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New study challenges previous ideas regarding Alzheimer's disease

Science Daily | 2023-01-07, 16:30

A new study challenges existing ideas of how buildup of a protein called amyloid beta (A?) in the brain is related to Alzheimer's disease. <!-- more --> ...

Nanoplastics unexpectedly produce reactive oxidizing species when exposed to light

Science Daily | 2023-01-07, 16:30

Energy, environmental and chemical engineers found that nanoplastics facilitate formation of manganese oxide on polystyrene nanoparticles. <!-- more --> ...

Inflammatory trigger a new clue in Alzheimer's

Science Daily | 2023-01-07, 16:30

Researchers have identified a new trigger of brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy, two neurodegenerative disorders. <!-- more --> ...

Crypto carnage: $8 billion withdrawn from Silvergate

Interesting Engineering | 2023-01-07, 16:04

The bank is suffering from the ongoing crypto winter triggered by the collapse of FTX.

Retired NASA Earth Radiation Budget Satellite to Reenter Atmosphere

Technology Org | 2023-01-07, 16:03

In early January NASA’s retired Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS) is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere after almost four decades in space. NASA’s retired Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS) is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in early

3D Printed Pancakes Available At CES 2023

Interesting Engineering | 2023-01-07, 15:46

If you want to make 3D

A Psychologist Explains Why It’s Counterproductive To Map Out Your Career From Start To Finish

Forbes | 2023-01-07, 15:45

While it is important to have goals, having a rigid, long-term career plan could affect your work fulfillment. ...

Minute of silence held for femicide victim in small town of Pontons

Catalan News | 2023-01-07, 15:39

Over 50 residents of the small Alt

Animal Sedative Mixed With Fentanyl Brings Fresh Horror to US Drug Zones

New York Times | 2023-01-07, 15:33

A veterinary tranquilizer called xylazine is infiltrating street drugs, deepening addiction, baffling law enforcement and causing wounds so severe that some result in amputation. ...

Amateur archaeology sleuth deciphers messages hidden in Stone Age cave art for 25,000 years

Business Insider | 2023-01-07, 15:21

This is an example of stone age writing which an amateur archaeologist was the first to decode Wikicommons An amateur archaeologist has decoded what experts describe as "the first known writing in the history of Homo sapiens." The inscriptions that Bacon, 67,

Q&A with Dr. Z: Former NASA science chief talks about his 6 years at the helm

Space | 2023-01-07, 15:21

Space.com caught up with Dr. Z recently to discuss his favorite missions, the advice he'd give to his successors and the incredible growth of the space community over the past few years. ...

Blunt hiring ad at butcher shop prompts employers to share wild employee excuses: ‘My cat ...

Fox News | 2023-01-07, 15:15

A Reddit user posted a a colorful and blunt Now Hiring ad which prompted some employers to share entertaining anecdotes about their lackluster employees. ...

Like Polar Vortex, Atmospheric Rivers Are Being Mischaracterized

Forbes | 2023-01-07, 15:12

Some characterizations of the atmospheric rivers affecting the U.S. West have been incorrect. Here's a proper description. ...

Is Omicron variant XBB.1.5’s superior binding causing higher transmissibility?

The Hindu | 2023-01-07, 15:03

XBB.1.5 is the most transmissible variant that has been detected yet, and it has already spread to over 29 countries so far ...

Study shows gardening may help reduce cancer risk, boost mental health

Science Daily | 2023-01-07, 14:45

A randomized, controlled trial of community

Research team detects additive manufacturing defects in real-time

Science Daily | 2023-01-07, 14:45

Researchers can now detect the formation of keyhole pores, one of the most challenging defects common in additive manufacturing, with incredible accuracy. <!-- more --> ...

Study reveals average age at conception for men versus women over past 250,000 years

Science Daily | 2023-01-07, 14:45

Using a new method based upon comparing DNA mutation rates

Aristotle first spotted 'blood snow' on Mount Olympus. Today, photos show that colorful algae may ...

Business Insider | 2023-01-07, 14:27

Blooms of colorful algae on glaciers in the Alps, Antarctica, and Greenland. Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images; Dr. Matt Davey; Rey Mourot Photos show colorful algae blooms are turning glaciers pink, purple, and green across the planet. Aristotle first wrote

Coronavirus Can Cause Brain Inflammation

The National Herald | 2023-01-07, 14:24

For millions of years, human

Craig Stevens: Fusion is a cool science project, but it won't heat our homes

Madison | 2023-01-07, 14:21

"Still decades and hundreds of billions of dollars away" That was the sobering refrain from the recent nuclear fusion announcement that has already taken decades and cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars to get to this point. Meanwhile, the Biden

Int'l moot on Material Science and Smart Materials kicks off at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)

Urdu Point | 2023-01-07, 13:53

A two-day international conference on "Material Science and Smart Materials" at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) started on Saturday ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Jan, 2023 ) :A two-day international conference on "Material Science and

‘Eco-conscious’ families should eat their Christmas trees, urges reporter

Fox News | 2023-01-07, 13:45

Food writer claims the best thing for the environment is to simply not have a Christmas tree at all, but for those who 'cannot give up the habit,' she suggests they use it 'as much as possible' ...

Nashville SWAT officer kills Grammy-winning sound engineer Mark Capps, wanted for assault, kidnapping

Fox News | 2023-01-07, 13:45

Grammy-winning sound engineer Mark Capps was shot and killed by Nashville police, Thursday. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said an officer killed the 54-year-old at his home in the Hermitage area after he was accused of kidnapping and threatening

Teen pilot flying family to breakfast makes emergency landing on CA highway, grandma 'crying in ...

Fox News | 2023-01-07, 13:45

A California teen flying his family to breakfast made an emergency landing on a highway when his plane lost power. It landed safely with no injuries reported. ...

This cute robot pet will warm your heart and protect your home

Interesting Engineering | 2023-01-07, 13:39

She sneezes, scratches, and roams the home easily, and even investigates suspicious objects

Current Climate: Solar Power From Space, Tesla Misses Expectations And New EVs For 2023

Forbes | 2023-01-07, 13:38

This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. ...

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