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Listen: Bones reveal surprising differences among Vikings
Listen: Bones reveal surprising differences among Vikings Bones from Viking skeletons reveal that nearly 40% of remains showed evidence of violent deaths, including skulls crushed by blunt force and arrowheads embedded in bones. A study found that Viking societies were not as monolithic as previously believed, with different regions showing distinct patterns of violence and […]
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Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects A new saliva test using artificial intelligence algorithms may help identify cancer patients at high risk for severe side effects from chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). About 1 in 3 people has a reduced ability to process 5-FU, which can lead to toxic levels and life-threatening complications. […]
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How baker’s yeast sheds light on human migration
How baker’s yeast sheds light on human migration Baker’s yeast has been found to have genetic links to human migration, suggesting that humans domesticated it around 7000 BCE. Researchers analyzed DNA from wild and domesticated yeast in different regions of Europe and America, finding distinct subpopulations within continents. The study suggests that the forest populations […]
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Soft robot can ride wires like a cable car to deliver cargo
Soft robot can ride wires like a cable car to deliver cargo Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams. The soft robot operates autonomously and can climb slopes at angles of up to 80 degrees, carrying loads up […]
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NASA Kicks Off Biological Research Aboard Space Station
NASA Kicks Off Biological Research Aboard Space Station NASA has launched several biological experiments aboard the International Space Station as part of its 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission. The experiments include studying how microgravity affects protein production by microalgae, testing a microscope to capture microbial activity, and examining genetic activity in biofilms. Microalgae are […]
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Sols 4522-4524: Up on the Roof
Sols 4522-4524: Up on the Roof Curiosity rover will spend Sol 4522 studying layered rocks at “Hale Telescope” using its Left Navigation Camera, Mastcam, and ChemCam instruments. On Sol 4523, Curiosity will perform a series of mosaics and observations on targets such as “Mesa Peak”, “Puerto Suelo”, and “Potrero Seco”, including companion observations with ChemCam […]
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Young bats learn to be discriminating when listening for their next meal
Young bats learn to be discriminating when listening for their next meal Researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute studied how young bats learn to discriminate between tasty and dangerous meals by eavesdropping on frog calls. The study found that juvenile bats respond more strongly to the calls of toxic toads compared to palatable túngara […]
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How to Contribute to Citizen Science with NASA
How to Contribute to Citizen Science with NASA NASA’s citizen science program allows anyone to contribute to scientific research without prior studies or experience. The program has led to over 500 co-authored scientific publications and has changed how scientists like Dr. Kuchner approach their work, making it “even cooler”. Citizen scientists have made discoveries such […]
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NASA’s Juno Mission Gets Under Jupiter’s and Io’s Surface
NASA’s Juno Mission Gets Under Jupiter’s and Io’s Surface Juno’s recent findings reveal that Jupiter’s north polar stratospheric cap is about 11 degrees Celsius cooler than its surroundings, and is encircled by winds exceeding 100 mph (161 kph). The spacecraft has also tracked the movement of Jupiter’s massive northern polar cyclone and the eight cyclones […]
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NASA Gathers Experts to Discuss Emerging Technologies in Astrophysics
NASA Gathers Experts to Discuss Emerging Technologies in Astrophysics NASA recently hosted an “Emerging Technologies for Astrophysics” workshop to discuss how advanced technologies like AI, quantum sensing, and advanced materials can impact future mission planning. The workshop brought together experts from industry, government, and academia to explore specific applications for astrophysics missions and accelerate the […]
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