• Eight Ohio State scientists named AAAS Fellows

    Updated: 2024-04-18 19:17:15
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Eight Ohio State scientists named AAAS Fellows April 18, 2024 Ohio State University Eight scientists at The Ohio State University have been elected to the 2023 class of  American Association for the Advancement of Science  (AAAS . Fellows The  AAAS Fellowship recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications , is one of the most prestigious honors a U.S . scientist can receive . Fellows are elected by their academic peers.  “Ohio State†s newly elected Fellows represent a breadth of expertise in subjects ranging from cardiac disorders and marine life to STEM education and exoplanets,” said Peter Mohler , executive vice president

  • Revolutionizing Lunar Construction: Innovations in Regolith Solidification Techniques Unveiled

    Updated: 2024-04-18 15:08:42
    : Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Revolutionizing Lunar Construction : Innovations in Regolith Solidification Techniques Unveiled April 18, 2024 Tsinghua University Press Based on the technical mechanisms of bonding and cohesion between particles , regolith solidification and formation technologies can be categorized into four groups : reaction solidification RS sintering melting SM bonding solidification BS and confinement formation CF methods . As lunar exploration missions shift from exploration to construction and utilization , in situ lunar construction becomes a critical requirement . The core of this process lies in regolith solidification and formation , which aims to maximize local resource utilization while

  • Cannabinoid Shows Promise in Protecting the Brain Against Aging and Neurodegeneration

    Updated: 2024-04-18 15:05:54
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Cannabinoid Shows Promise in Protecting the Brain Against Aging and Neurodegeneration April 18, 2024 Salk Insititute Mouse neuronal cells with mitochondria red and nuclei blue One in every 10 people over the age of 65 develops an age-related neurological disorder like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s , but treatment options remain limited . Scientists are now exploring whether cannabinoids , compounds derived from the cannabis plant , may offer a solution . A lesser-known cannabinoid called CBN cannabinol has recently caught the attention of researchers who are investigating its clinical . potential Salk Institute Scientists Develop CBN-Inspired Compounds with Enhanced Neuroprotective Properties

  • Congolese Oil Discovery: A Blessing or a Curse for the Newly Independent Nation?

    Updated: 2024-04-18 15:03:10
    : Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Congolese Oil Discovery : A Blessing or a Curse for the Newly Independent Nation April 18, 2024 University of Chicago In 1969, the Republic of Congo discovered a huge oil field off its coast , presenting both an opportunity and a threat to the newly independent nation . The revenue from oil extraction could either lead to a stable socialist society or subject the country to exploitation similar to what it experienced under French colonialism , according to a new paper in Critical Historical Studies , titled Enclosed Futures : Oil Extraction in the Republic of Congo . 8221 The article , written anonymously due to concerns about future research in Congo , traces the nation’s history under

  • Massive Prehistoric Marine Reptile Jawbones Discovered on UK Beach

    Updated: 2024-04-18 14:59:21
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Massive Prehistoric Marine Reptile Jawbones Discovered on UK Beach April 18, 2024 University of Manchester A giant pair of swimming Ichthyotitan severnensis . Credit : Gabriel Ugueto A father and daughter from Devon , UK , have discovered the fossilized remains of a gigantic jawbone measuring over two meters long on a beach in Somerset . Justin and Ruby Reynolds found the first pieces of the jawbone in May 2020 while searching for fossils at Blue Anchor beach . Ruby , then 11 years old , found the first chunk of the bone before they searched together for additional . pieces Experts Identify New Species of Ichthyosaur The bones have been identified as belonging to the jaws of a new species

  • East Coast Mussel shells Getting Holey

    Updated: 2024-04-18 14:56:34
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search East Coast Mussel shells Getting Holey April 18, 2024 American Museum of Natural History A selection of historic and modern mussel shells from the American Museum of Natural History's collection used in the study Researchers at the American Museum of Natural History have discovered that the porosity , or small-scale holes , in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has increased over the last 120 years , potentially due to warming waters . Mussels play a crucial role in marine ecosystems , providing habitats on reefs , filtering water , and protecting coasts during storms . They are also commercially important . Human-caused environmental changes are threatening the

  • New Study Reduces Absolute Worst-Case Warming Scenario

    Updated: 2024-04-18 14:54:54
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search New Study Reduces Absolute Worst-Case Warming Scenario April 18, 2024 University of Washington The left panel illustrates sea surface temperature variations between the most recent ice age , approximately 21,000 years ago , and modern preindustrial temperatures . This refined analysis highlights significant cooling over the northern oceans , attributed to the presence of the North American ice sheet , which significantly contributed to the overall global cooling trend . In contrast , the right panel depicts anticipated changes in ocean surface temperatures under a scenario of doubled atmospheric CO2 concentrations in the future . This projection reveals a distinct pattern of temperature

  • GPT-4 Outperforms Junior Doctors in Eye Care Scenarios

    Updated: 2024-04-18 14:52:38
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search GPT-4 Outperforms Junior Doctors in Eye Care Scenarios April 18, 2024 University of Cambridge Thirunavukarasu found that the AI model GPT-4 significantly exceeds the ability of non-specialist doctors to assess eye problems and provide advice . A study led by the University of Cambridge has found that GPT-4, a large language model , is approaching the level of specialist eye doctors in terms of clinical knowledge and reasoning skills . When presented with 87 patient scenarios involving specific eye problems , GPT-4 scored significantly better than unspecialised junior doctors , who have a similar level of specialist eye knowledge as general . practitioners AI Shows Potential to Improve

  • AI-Powered Tool Predicts Cancer Treatment Response at Single-Cell Level

    Updated: 2024-04-18 14:48:01
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search AI-Powered Tool Predicts Cancer Treatment Response at Single-Cell Level April 18, 2024 Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute A false color- scanning election micrograph of lung cancer cells grown in culture . A new AI tool called PERCEPTION uses data at the level of single cells to help predict patients†response to different therapies . With over 200 types of cancer , each with its own unique characteristics , developing precision oncology treatments remains a daunting task . Most efforts have focused on identifying mutations in cancer-driving genes and matching treatments to those mutations . However , many cancer patients do not benefit from these early targeted .

  • Largest Genetic Study of PTSD Identifies Nearly 100 Locations in the Genome Linked to the Disorder

    Updated: 2024-04-18 14:45:53
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Largest Genetic Study of PTSD Identifies Nearly 100 Locations in the Genome Linked to the Disorder April 18, 2024 Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Credit : Jessica Hernandez , Broad Communications Posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD can severely impact a person’s life after experiencing trauma . While about 6 percent of people who go through trauma develop PTSD , scientists are still working to understand the biological basis of the . disorder A new genetic study , the largest and most diverse of its kind , has identified 95 locations in the genome associated with the risk of developing PTSD . The study , conducted by the PTSD working group within the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium PGC

  • Compassionate CEOs Linked to Better Stock Performance During COVID-19 Crisis

    Updated: 2024-04-18 14:42:18
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Compassionate CEOs Linked to Better Stock Performance During COVID-19 Crisis April 18, 2024 University of Zurich Companies whose CEOs acknowledged the human impact of the pandemic had better stock prices than those whose CEOs did not . Image : istock.com Rasi Bhadramani A new study led by the University of Zurich has found that when CEOs expressed concern for people during the COVID-19 pandemic , their companies’ stock prices performed better . The researchers looked at data from 510 conference calls between CEOs and financial analysts during the . crisis Surprising Findings : Empathy Matters to Investors First author Lauren Howe was surprised to find that some CEOs talked about their

  • Natural Compounds Show Promise in Protecting the Brain from Obesity-Related Cognitive Decline

    Updated: 2024-04-18 14:37:23
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Natural Compounds Show Promise in Protecting the Brain from Obesity-Related Cognitive Decline April 18, 2024 Shibaura Institute of Technology Researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology , Japan investigated the impact of HFSD on mice and found that tocotrienols T3s a form of vitamin E , show promise in protecting against cognitive decline associated with obesity , highlighting its therapeutic potential . Obesity rates have been rising worldwide , and this condition is linked to various health problems , including heart disease , diabetes , and even brain-related issues like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s . Researchers are working to understand how obesity affects the brain and find ways

  • Cosmic Dust Particles May Hold Key to Life’s Building Blocks

    Updated: 2024-04-18 14:34:16
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Cosmic Dust Particles May Hold Key to Life’s Building Blocks April 18, 2024 Friedrich Schiller University Jena Dr . Serge Krasnokutski , Arbeitsgruppe Labor-Astrophysik und Clusterphysik des Max-Planck-Instituts für Astronomie der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena , untersucht in einer Vakuum-Kammer die Bildung von Biomolekülen unter Weltraumbedindungen . Foto : Jens Meyer . Universität Jena Dr Serge Krasnokutski , Laboratory Astrophysics and Cluster Physics group at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena , investigates the formation of biomolecules under space conditions in a vacuum chamber . Photo : Jens Meyer University of Jena Peptides are

  • Shell Left Sputtering as Netherlands Closes Groningen Gas Field for Good

    Updated: 2024-04-17 19:01:37
    Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Shell Plc Skip to Content Privacy Disclaimer Shell Online Library Search : for Search Button Shell Left Sputtering as Netherlands Closes Groningen Gas Field for Good Apr 17th , 2024 by John Donovan Posted by John Donovan : 17 April 2024 Well , well , well , looks like the Netherlands is finally saying buh-bye” to the Groningen gas field , leaving Shell scratching its head and counting its . losses Yep , you heard it right . The Dutch Senate has slammed the door shut on Groningen , putting an end to decades of gas extraction in the region . No more tapping into Mother Earth for those sweet , sweet fossil . fuels Why , you ask Oh , just a little thing called seismic risks . Apparently , all that drilling was causing a bit of a ruckus

  • Shell’s Arctic Drilling Plan Faces Legal Iceberg Amidst Environmental Uproar

    Updated: 2024-04-17 18:46:27
    Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Shell Plc Skip to Content Privacy Disclaimer Shell Online Library Search : for Search Button Shell’s Arctic Drilling Plan Faces Legal Iceberg Amidst Environmental Uproar Apr 17th , 2024 by John Donovan Posted by John Donovan : 17 April 2024 Well , folks , Shell just can’t resist the urge to poke the Arctic bear , and environmentalists are not having it . Cue the lawsuits , the drama , and the . eye-rolling So , here’s the scoop : Shell wants to dive headfirst into drilling in the Arctic Ocean , and the U.S . government is giving them a thumbs-up . But guess who’s not clapping Yep , you guessed it . environmentalists These green warriors are not about to let Shell turn the Arctic into their personal oil playground . Oh no , they’re taking

  • Shell to Investors: Screw Climate, We’re Too Busy Making Money

    Updated: 2024-04-17 17:33:43
    : , Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Shell Plc Skip to Content Privacy Disclaimer Shell Online Library Search : for Search Button Shell to Investors : Screw Climate , We’re Too Busy Making Money Apr 17th , 2024 by John Donovan Posted by John Donovan : 17 April 2024 In what seems like a page ripped straight out of the corporate greed playbook , Shell is playing hardball with its shareholders over climate targets . Buckle up , folks , because this one’s a . doozy So , there’s this resolution , right A bunch of investors , with pockets so deep they practically touch the Earth’s core , want Shell to tighten its grip on climate goals . But what does Shell do They tell their shareholders , Nah , we’re good . 8221 In a move that surprises no one , Shell sends out a notice ,

  • Glowing Clothes and Microplastics: The Hidden Pollutants in Our Water

    Updated: 2024-04-17 16:22:03
    : Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Glowing Clothes and Microplastics : The Hidden Pollutants in Our Water April 17, 2024 European Geosciences Union When you see an advertisement for a detergent that promises to make your clothes brighter , it probably contains something called a fluorescent whitening compound , or optical brightener . These materials absorb UV light and emit visible blue light through fluorescence , resulting in brighter whites and more vibrant colors . In other words , your clothes are . glowing Fluorescent Whitening Compounds : Making Clothes Brighter However , these brighteners can find their way into the water supply . Luka Vucinic , a lecturer and environmental engineer at Glasgow Caledonian

  • NASA Uncovers Secrets of the Sun’s “Mossy” Patches

    Updated: 2024-04-17 16:15:16
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search NASA Uncovers Secrets of the Sun’s Mossy” Patches April 17, 2024 NASA JPL In this composite image , the left side captures a small-scale , patchy structure known as moss in the Sun's atmosphere , observed through NASA†s High-Resolution Coronal Imager sounding rocket . This moss forms in the lower layers of the solar atmosphere , specifically around the center of sunspot groups , where magnetic activity is intense . On the right , an image from NASA†s Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph IRIS mission provides a detailed view of the cooler roots of the moss structure , offering insights into the dynamics of the Sun's magnetic field and atmospheric . processes Scientists have discovered

  • Scientists Uncover Brain Cells’ Coordination of Focus and Short-Term Memory Storage

    Updated: 2024-04-17 15:55:51
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Scientists Uncover Brain Cells’ Coordination of Focus and Short-Term Memory Storage April 17, 2024 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have uncovered how brain cells responsible for working memory—the type needed to remember a phone number long enough to dial it—coordinate intentional focus and short-term storage of information . The study , published in the journal Nature , sheds light on the complex processes involved in this crucial aspect of . memory Working Memory : The Key to Remembering Short-Term Information Working memory , which allows the brain to store information for just seconds , is fragile and requires continued focus to be maintained . According to

  • Astronomers Discover Unexpected Methane Emission on Cold Brown Dwarf

    Updated: 2024-04-17 15:53:01
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Astronomers Discover Unexpected Methane Emission on Cold Brown Dwarf April 17, 2024 American Museum of Natural History This illustration depicts brown dwarf W1935, positioned 47 light-years away from Earth . Using NASA†s James Webb Space Telescope , astronomers detected infrared emission from methane emanating from W1935. This finding is surprising because the brown dwarf is cold and doesn't orbit a host star , leaving no apparent source of energy to heat its upper atmosphere and cause the methane to glow . The team suggests that the methane emission might be linked to processes creating aurorae , depicted here in . red Using new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope JWST

  • Scientists Discover Toxic “Umbrella” Proteins Used by Soil Bacteria in Microbial Warfare

    Updated: 2024-04-17 15:45:42
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Scientists Discover Toxic Umbrella” Proteins Used by Soil Bacteria in Microbial Warfare April 17, 2024 University of Washington Umbrella-shaped antibacterial toxin particles drifting toward and engaging a bacterial target cell . The toxins are derived from Streptomyces and potently inhibit the growth of competing species in the same . genus Researchers have found that soil bacteria called Streptomyces release toxic proteins shaped like umbrellas to fight off their rivals , especially those of their own species . The discovery of these umbrella toxin particles , along with details about their structures , makeup , and how they work , was published on April 17 in the journal . Nature

  • Climate Change to Cost Global Economy 19% by 2050, Study Finds

    Updated: 2024-04-17 15:40:56
    Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Climate Change to Cost Global Economy 19 by 2050, Study Finds April 17, 2024 Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK Projected income changes in 2049 compared to an economy without climate change . Income changes are committed in the sense that they are caused by historical emissions . Image : Kotz et al . Nature In a groundbreaking study published in Nature , 8221 researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK have found that even with drastic cuts to CO2 emissions starting today , the world economy is already set to lose 19 of its income by 2050 due to climate change . The damages , estimated to be six times larger than the costs of limiting global

  • Latest Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks Inventory released

    Updated: 2024-04-16 14:34:11
    . Skip to content Menu My journey as writer Contact About Air Quality Matters Discourse for all interested in all things air-quality related Menu My journey as writer Contact About Latest Annual U.S . Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks Inventory released April 15, 2024 WASHINGTON — Today , April 11, the U.S . Environmental Protection Agency released its latest annual Inventory of U.S . Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks GHG Inventory which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2022. Net U.S . greenhouse gas emissions were 5,489 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2022, a 1.3 increase in emissions from 2021. The increase is largely due to higher energy use in 2022, reflecting the continued rebound in economic activity following

  • Shell’s great escape from Nigeria

    Updated: 2024-04-15 10:21:00
    Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Shell Plc Skip to Content Privacy Disclaimer Shell Online Library Search : for Search Button Shell’s great escape from Nigeria Apr 15th , 2024 by John Donovan After decades of plundering the Niger Delta , Shell wants to tiptoe out the back door , leaving behind a trail of devastation and despair” Posted by John Donovan : 15 April 2024 In a move that could rival a circus act , Shell is attempting to pass off its Niger Delta business like a hot potato , but not without ruffling a few feathers . A coalition of 40 civil society organizations , led by the one and only Amnesty International , is sounding the alarm bells , demanding that the Nigerian government slam the brakes on this reckless sell-off unless some serious human rights protections

  • Shell’s CEO Hits the Jackpot While Employees Scratch for Pennies

    Updated: 2024-04-14 15:32:07
    Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Shell Plc Skip to Content Privacy Disclaimer Shell Online Library Search : for Search Button Shell’s CEO Hits the Jackpot While Employees Scratch for Pennies Apr 14th , 2024 by John Donovan Posted by John Donovan : 14 April 2024 In a move that surprises absolutely no one , Royal Dutch Shell has defended its decision to shower CEO Ben van Beurden with a 126 pay increase last year . Because , you know , why should the average Joe get a decent paycheck when the big boss can swim in a pool of cash According to the oil giant’s annual report , van Beurden pocketed a jaw-dropping 17 million in 2018. And if that wasn’t enough to make you spit out your coffee , a hefty 13 million of that came from a long-term incentive plan . Talk about hitting the

  • Kishida and Biden wine and dine while fueling climate chaos

    Updated: 2024-04-11 22:07:55
    Japan is continuing to drive the expansion of fossil fuels across Asia and is derailing the transition to renewable energy. This harms communities and ecosystems, undermines energy security, and worsens the climate crisis. The facts speak for themselves. The post Kishida and Biden wine and dine while fueling climate chaos appeared first on Oil Change International.

  • Handful of governments block clean energy transition with billions in international finance for fossil fuels

    Updated: 2024-04-09 10:00:09
    New report shows that between 2020 and 2022, G20 governments and the multilateral development banks (MDBs) provided $142 billion in international public finance for fossil fuels, almost 1.4 times their support for clean energy in the same period. The post Handful of governments block clean energy transition with billions in international finance for fossil fuels appeared first on Oil Change International.

  • Public Enemies: Assessing MDB and G20 international finance institutions’ energy finance

    Updated: 2024-04-09 06:00:03
    This new report, “Public Enemies: Assessing MDB and G20 international finance institutions’ energy finance” looks at G20 country and MDB traceable international public finance for fossil fuels from 2020-2022 and finds they are still backing at least USD 47 billion per year in oil, gas, and coal projects. The post Public Enemies: Assessing MDB and G20 international finance institutions’ energy finance appeared first on Oil Change International.

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