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‘Forever chemicals’ affect developing male brains
‘Forever chemicals’ affect developing male brains Research conducted by the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester found that early life exposure to PFHxA, a type of “forever chemical,” may increase anxiety-related behaviors and memory deficits in male mice. The study suggests that males are more vulnerable to environmental insults during neurodevelopment, […]
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X-59 Model Tested in Japanese Supersonic Wind Tunnel
X-59 Model Tested in Japanese Supersonic Wind Tunnel NASA and JAXA recently tested a scale model of the X-59 experimental aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel to assess noise levels underneath the aircraft. The test, which was the third round of wind tunnel tests for the X-59 model, aimed to gather data on how air […]
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Why is the sun so good at evaporating water?
Why is the sun so good at evaporating water? A new study has found that the oscillating electric field inherent to sunlight is the key factor behind its exceptional ability to evaporate water. The researchers used computational simulations to explore how different parameters associated with sunlight influence evaporation, and found that removing the oscillating electric […]
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Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain − and ultimately American prosperity
Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain − and ultimately American prosperity The US relies heavily on foreign scientists to sustain its research output, but the current visa climate and funding policies are threatening this “brain gain” and potentially harming American prosperity. The Trump administration’s actions have frozen billions of dollars in grants and contracts, […]
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Scientific norms shape the behavior of researchers working for the greater good
Scientific norms shape the behavior of researchers working for the greater good Scientific norms are unwritten guidelines that shape the behavior of researchers working for the greater good, dating back to Robert Merton’s “ethos of science” in 1942. The four original scientific norms, as outlined by Merton, include universalism (scientific knowledge is for everyone and […]
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Putting the X-59 to the Test
Putting the X-59 to the Test NASA and JAXA conducted a wind tunnel test on a scale model of the X-59 aircraft to assess noise levels underneath the plane. The test was an important milestone for NASA’s one-of-a-kind X-59, designed to fly faster than sound without causing loud sonic booms. This marked the third round […]
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Support Health Studies for Deep Space Travel
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Support Health Studies for Deep Space Travel NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission will launch a four-person crew to the International Space Station later this summer, conducting health studies for deep space travel. The crew members will participate in simulated lunar landings, vision assessments, and other human physiology studies to address health challenges […]
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How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains
How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains Federal funding cuts to universities across the US have already resulted in over $11 billion in lost funding for more than two dozen institutions, including the University of Colorado Boulder. The University of Colorado Boulder receives approximately 70% […]
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Higher ed’s relationship with marriage? It’s complicated – and depends on age
Higher ed’s relationship with marriage? It’s complicated – and depends on age Higher education levels are associated with delayed marriage, but education does not reduce the overall likelihood of getting married later in life. The study found that obtaining a four-year degree increases someone’s likelihood of marrying a fellow college graduate by more than doubling […]
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Face analysis tech could spot PTSD in kids
Face analysis tech could spot PTSD in kids Researchers at the University of South Florida are developing a new technology that uses face analysis to identify childhood PTSD. The system, led by Alison Salloum and Shaun Canavan, analyzes facial expressions to detect subtle patterns linked to emotional expression in children with PTSD. The technology strips […]
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