How Baby Orangutans Become Master Treehouse Architects
Most orangutans take seven years to learn to make their own beds Most orangutans take seven years to learn to make their own beds Scientific American Content: Global
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Boeing’s space capsule springs more helium leaks on its first test flight with astronauts
Boeing’s space capsule has sprung more helium leaks as it closes in on the International Space Station. Boeing and NASA continued to press ahead for a Thursday docking with the space station. The Starliner capsule carrying two test pilots already had one small leak when it rocketed into orbit Wednesday. Boeing and NASA managers were…
In situ microscopy gives atomic-level view of mitochondria
Novel high-resolution microscopy technology is allowing researchers to see for the first time the dynamic processes of respiration in a native membrane environment at the atomic level. The new technique could help researchers better understand what’s happening inside mitochondria and other organelles of diseased cells and identify new, more precise drug targets. Novel high-resolution microscopy technology…
Sweetener xylitol linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes
People who had higher levels of xylitol in their blood were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke within the next three years, with lab experiments suggesting the sweetener promotes blood clotting People who had higher levels of xylitol in their blood were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke within the…
Earth breaks heat and CO₂ records once again: ‘Our planet is trying to tell us something,’ officials say
Humanity is ignoring major planetary vital signs as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels soar to all-time highs and Earth records its 12th consecutive month of record-breaking heat, international climate officials warned this week. Humanity is ignoring major planetary vital signs as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels soar to all-time highs and Earth records its 12th consecutive month of…
Scientist advance simulation of metal-organic frameworks with machine learning
Hydrogen storage, heat conduction, gas storage, CO2 and water sequestration—metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have extraordinary properties due to their unique structure in the form of microporous crystals, which have a very large surface area despite their small size. This makes them extremely interesting for research and practical applications. However, MOFs are very complex systems that have…
Race is a social construct, but racism can cause real biological harm
Research exploring the effects of racism on the brain suggests there is reason to be concerned about potential long-term damage, finds Layal Liverpool Research exploring the effects of racism on the brain suggests there is reason to be concerned about potential long-term damage, finds Layal Liverpool New Scientist – News
Editorial: California faces another record-breaking hot summer
After a chilly spring, it seems hard to believe that the gloom would ever leave Southern California. But skies are clearing as a “heat dome” brings midsummer-like temperatures to the state. It could be a preview of another record-breaking hot summer. After a chilly spring, it seems hard to believe that the gloom would ever leave…
Dutch police trial AI-powered robot dog to safely inspect drug labs
The Dutch police force is already using a remotely controlled Spot robot dog made by Boston Dynamics to examine drug labs in raids, and now it wants to make the robot fully autonomous The Dutch police force is already using a remotely controlled Spot robot dog made by Boston Dynamics to examine drug labs in raids,…
Starship launch 4: What time is the SpaceX flight today?
SpaceX is getting ready to launch its massive Starship rocket today at 12.30pm UK time and we have all the details on the mission SpaceX is getting ready to launch its massive Starship rocket today at 12.30pm UK time and we have all the details on the mission New Scientist – News