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World: Dailymail Science: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 13 oktober 2023 10:09:39)
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NASA unveils first analysis of world-ending asteroid Bennu that could crash into Earth in next 150 years - after landmark mission saw agency send probe to giant space rock
NASA is hosting a livestream today from Texas to show images and data of the samples collected from asteroid Bennu, which could reveal how life formed on Earth.
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:47:34 GMT
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Thinstagram! Selfies make you look slimmer than normal photos, study finds
Researchers from York St John University and the University of York asked 272 people to rate photos of 10 volunteer models dressed in exercise clothing.
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:00:46 GMT
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Incredible image reveals the moment two icy exoplanets COLLIDED 1,800 light-years away - releasing an enormous cloud of dust
The astonishing discovery, revealed in a study led by Leiden University in the Netherlands, marked the first time astronomers have captured the afterglow of a planetary collision in outer space.
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:59 GMT
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Climate change is making wine taste BETTER: Warm summers and wet winters yield better quality vintages, study finds
An analysis of 50 years' worth of wine scores from the Bordeaux wine region revealed that years with warmer summers and wetter winters resulted in better vintages.
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:49 GMT
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Talk about croaking it! Female frogs fake their own DEATHS to get out of sex, study finds
A new study suggests that female European common frogs are much less passive in mate selection than previously thought and will even fake their death when trying to shake off a male.
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:41:59 GMT
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World: Discovermagazine.com - Technology: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 13 oktober 2023 13:43:44)
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How To Colonize Mars
Populating the Red Planet will be hard but here is a checklist of challenges to help.
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:34:00 GMT
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Are There Health Risks to Using Virtual Reality Headsets at Work?
Virtual reality may be transforming the workplace, but strapping into a virtual reality headset can also carry consequences. Find out how virtual reality headsets work and if they are bad for you.
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:00:00 GMT
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Spyware Can Infect Your Phone Or Computer Via The Ads You See Online – Report
A new type of spyware means those online ads could go from annoying to menacing.
Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT
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AI Will Drive Explosive Growth In The Global Economy: The Arguments For And Against
Some economists say AI will accelerate growth while others are convinced that bottlenecks in the economy will prevent that. Who is correct?
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:28:00 GMT
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How Social Media Created a Generation Gap Between GenZ and Baby Boomers
Trustworthiness, accessibility and comfort are all factors that drive a wedge between Baby Boomers and social media.
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT
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Data Analysis Reveal Surprisingly High Number of Wordle Cheaters
The data from gameplay can only be explained if people cheat on an astounding scale.
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:33:00 GMT
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What Is the History of the GIF?
The image format simultaneously evolved with the internet and continues to live on in our group texts, Slack messages, and Twitter threads.
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:00:00 GMT
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AI Analysis of Historical U.S. Newspapers Reveals New Tools For Mining the Past
Deep learning techniques are turning newspapers records into valuable research tools
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:33:00 GMT
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No One Owns Outer Space, But Could Space Mining Change That?
Led by the U.S., a handful of countries has sought to encourage a growing space mining industry, which could challenge old assumptions about a solar system "for all mankind."
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:00:00 GMT
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What Is Geospatial Intelligence? A Geographer Explains The Powerful Melding Of Maps And Data
Where + what = geospatial intelligence.
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT
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Could Energy-Storing Concrete Be a Power Source of the Future?
A new, low-cost energy concrete storage system could make sustainable power available 24/7, no batteries needed.
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT
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Introducing The Simplest Walking Robot
Using the principles of passive dynamics, engineeers have built a walking robot out of one motor and two rigid legs
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:50:00 GMT
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How Scientists Create Oxygen for Astronauts on Prolonged Space Missions
Creating oxygen is crucial for prolonged space missions. Learn about the various technologies scientists use to generate oxygen in this inhospitable environment.
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMT
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Adversarial Attack Makes ChatGPT Produce Objectionable Content
There is no clear way to beat the attacks and other Large Language Models are vulnerable too, say computer scientists.
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:55:00 GMT
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Deep Underground, Robotic Teamwork Saves The Day
Deploying a motley crew of robots that can roll, walk and fly is a smart strategy for search-and-rescue operations †and so is trusting the machines to make decisions on the ground
Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT
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OMG! The History of Emojis May Surprise You
The first-ever emoji set came from Japan, but its creator is disputed.
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT
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How to Measure The Personality of Your AI System
Computer scientists have worked out how to measure and change AI personality traits, raising ethical issues over how to use these synthetic personalities.
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:30:00 GMT
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Soap Bubbles Turned Into Lasers
Bubble lasers turn out to be impressive sensors with numerous potential applications
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:27:00 GMT
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AI-Powered Coding Will Add $1.5 trillion to Global GDP, Say Researchers
Github Copilot does for code what ChatGPT does for text. And it is already turbocharging the development of open source software.
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:50:00 GMT
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TikTok's Algorithm and How It Affects Your Viewing Experience
TikTok's algorithm may bring you content you enjoy, but viewers, beware: The algorithm may show you content that can negatively impact your mental health.
Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT
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World: Livescience.com: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 6 oktober 2023 11:19:06)
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Debate settled? Oldest human footprints in North America really are 23,000 years old, study finds
Scientists have used several methods to show that human footprints found in White Sands National Park are around 23,000 years old.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:07:53 +0000
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Jelling Stone analysis reveals runestone carver's name and identifies a powerful Viking queen
New 3D scans have revealed new information about Denmark's famous Jelling Stone, including the identity of a powerful Viking queen.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:06:45 +0000
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Potential discovery of a dozen objects beyond Pluto could reveal a new section of the solar system we never knew about
Astronomers may have detected a dozen large objects lurking beyond the Kuiper Belt at the edge of our solar system, suggesting there could be another equally massive, "second Kuiper Belt" hiding beyond the orbit of Pluto.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:05:40 +0000
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James Webb Space Telescope spots dozens of physics-breaking rogue objects floating through space in pairs
Astronomers spotted Jupiter-mass binary objects (JUMBOs) in the Orion constellation, and they don't know how the objects formed.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:31:39 +0000
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US government issues 1st-ever space junk fine, charging satellite TV company whopping $150k
The FCC issued its first-ever fine for a space debris violation, slapping the DISH satellite TV company with a $150,000 penalty.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:21:00 +0000
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700-year-old coin depicting Jesus and medieval king discovered in Bulgaria
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered a medieval silver coin that features a Serbian king and a saint on one side and Jesus on the other.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:01:00 +0000
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Earth's solid inner core is 'surprisingly soft' thanks to hyperactive atoms jostling around
Atoms within the enormous ball of iron in Earth's inner core may move around much more than previously thought, which could explain recent findings about the core's surprising softness.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:42:51 +0000
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45-mile-long iceberg slams into penguin refuge in Antarctica, almost causing ecological disaster
Hefty iceberg D-30A has collided with Clarence Island †an important refuge for breeding penguins in Antarctica. But luckily, the penguins weren't at home when the berg struck.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:11:12 +0000
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Highest-energy pulsar ever seen could indicate new physics
The surprising detection of light 200 times more powerful than previous observations from the nearby pulsar Vela indicates hidden physics around dead stars.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:02:25 +0000
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Neurons aren't the only cells that make memories in the brain, rodent study reveals
Blood-vessel-making cells called pericytes collaborate with neurons to form long-term memories in the mouse brain.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:16:34 +0000
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World: Mother Nature Network: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: Vrijdag 12 Juni 2020, 00:16:38
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The Latest from MNN - Mother Nature Network
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:03:50 +0000
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Forest products help power local economies
Billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs help weather tough times.
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:03:50 +0000
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Meet the first baby koala born in Australian wildlife park since devastating wildfires
An Australia wildlife park celebrates the birth of its first baby koala since bushfires devastated the area.
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:07:19 +0000
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Lots of people with canceled summer travel plans are diving into the RV life
There are safer and less-safe ways to take advantage of RVs during uncertain times.
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:05:17 +0000
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New Zealand is sitting on top of a massive bubble of lava from an ancient volcano
Scientists say powerful undersea eruptions from an ancient New Zealand volcano created a lava plume the size of India.
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 11:29:00 +0000
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