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The fight for 2% − how residuals became a sticking point for striking actors
The SAG-AFTRA actors union has been on strike since July 2023. Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images – By David Arditi, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Texas at Arlington – Published: 2023 Sep 29 – Streaming disrupted the …
At war with my own skin: my life with eczema – and how I found the key to keeping it away
The unpredictability is a challenge … Anita Bhagwandas. Photograph: Suki Dhanda/The Observer – How to have healthy skin – Eczema – Beauty writer Anita Bhagwandas reflects on the lessons she has learned, from childhood to adulthood, about eczema – a condition that imposes …
Light therapy helps the brain clear out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins
A study has found that light therapy during sleep could help the brain’s lymphatic system clear away the beta-amyloid proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 24 – A new study has found that light therapy applied to mice …
Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life
After you die, bacteria harvest your body for the nutrients that help push up daisies. Matriyoshka/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Jennifer DeBruyn, Professor of Environmental Microbiology, University of Tennessee – Published: 2023 Sep 28 – Each human body contains a complex …
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US − a microbiologist explains how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus infections are spreading across the U.S. because of climate change. CDC/Janice Haney Carr – By Bill Sullivan, Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Indiana University Published: 2023 Sep 25 – Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but …
Woman shields son from black bear eating birthday picnic in México
Silvia Macías was celebrating 15th birthday of son Santiago when bear appeared and gulped down tacos. – México Associated Press Last modified on 2023 Sep 27 – A woman in México shielded her son after a bear leaped on to a picnic table, …
Obesity discovery: Weight loss without reducing appetite & food intake
Researchers have discovered how a cluster of specialized cells in the brain can cause obesity. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 11 – Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which a cluster of astrocytes, specialized brain cells, in the hypothalamus cause obesity in …
Coffee compound improves age-related decline in memory and learning
Researchers have found that a compound in coffee improved learning and memory in aged mice. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 24 – A new study has found that a bioactive compound found in coffee beans improved learning and memory decline in aged …
Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand
The scent emitted from your hands could offer clues about who you are. Siro Rodenas Cortés/Moment via Getty Images – By Chantrell Frazier, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Food Science, Framingham State University Kenneth G. Furton, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International …
Florida authorities find 13ft alligator in canal with human remains in mouth
County sheriff’s office euthanize animal after removing it from the water, but identity of the dead person yet to be established. Deputies did not say whether investigators believed the alligator (not pictured) had killed the person whose remains were in its mouth. Photograph: …
From cage-free chicks to puppy mills and Avian flu: Republicans are trying to roll back animal protections
A proposed federal law would wipe out existing state laws that prevent farm animal brutality and the spread of disease. In 2016 Massachusetts voters required their farmers to give chickens, pigs and calves enough room to stand up, lie down, extend their limbs …
With some 1,500 dead animals in its wake, Neuralink heads to humans
Neuralink marches ahead with its first human brain implant trial. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Sep 20 – Following years of controversy, including whistleblowers reporting of rushed experimental “hack jobs” that resulted in as many as 1,500 animal fatalities, Elon Musk’s brain-chip implant …
Parasite turns hapless ants into zombies at sunrise and sunset
Brain power: The lancet liver fluke switches ‘zombie mode’ on and off in its host’s brain at different times of the day. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Sep 17 – Hijacking the body of a convenient host is nothing new in the opportunistic …
Brain chemical affects how women taste alcohol, changes drinking habits
Researchers have identified a brain chemical that makes alcohol taste bitter to women. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 18 – Researchers have discovered that a chemical in the brain makes alcohol taste bitter to women and may explain the difference in drinking …
Common sweetener now linked to impaired memory and learning
The sweetener in common diet drinks is now linked to cognitive impairment Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Sep 19 – Two months on from it being declared safe by the FDA, aspartame is again making headlines for the wrong reasons, this time for …
“Inverse vaccine” reverses autoimmune diseases like MS, diabetes & arthritis
Researchers have developed an “inverse vaccine” that reverses autoimmune diseases without suppressing the entire immune system. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 18 – Researchers have developed an “inverse vaccine” that reverses the damage caused when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s …
Auction alert: ‘Atomic Energy’ signed by Einstein, Oppenheimer & others
This remarkable compendium of autographs of the scientists that played a role in understanding and harnessing nuclear power is a one-of-a-kind piece – an irreplaceable relic of what is perhaps the most momentous development in history. View 2 Images – By Mike Hanlon 2023 …
Why humans can’t trust AI: You don’t know how it works, what it’s going to do or whether it’ll serve your interests
Do you trust AI systems, like this driverless taxi, to behave the way you expect them to? AP Photo/Terry Chea – By Mark Bailey, Faculty Member and Chair, Cyber Intelligence and Data Science, National Intelligence University Published: 2023 Sep 13 – There are …
History under the hammer as National Motorcycle Museum Collection sells
From board trackers to streamliners, and everything in between … and enough historic memorabilia for 100 man caves. That’s a Diamond Anniversary replica of the first Harley (a single). View gallery – 41 images – By Mike Hanlon 2023 Sep 15 – The sale …
Outta this world: Winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
Aurorae, Runner-Up. “Circle of Light” Andreas Ettl View gallery – 20 images – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 14 – The winners of the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 have been announced, giving us all a glimpse into the stunning …
Ambitious project aims to create research base over 600 ft underwater
The relocatable Sentinel would initially be located off the UK coastline, at a depth of roughly 200 m (around 656 ft). Deep Research Labs Ltd. View gallery – 8 images – By Adam Williams 2023 Sep 13 – A UK team has revealed plans …
Turmeric as effective for acid reflux as pharmacy drugs, trial shows
A new study supports further investigation into the use of turmeric for acid reflux. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Sep 12 – The spice that can instantly stain an amateur chef’s kitchen benches, hands and clothes bright yellow has again shown it may …
How does fever help fight infections? There’s more to it than even some scientists realize.
Being feverish is unpleasant, but it can help your body overcome invading pathogens. Narisara Nami/Moment via Getty Images – By Edmund K. LeGrand, Adjunct Professor of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Tennessee And by Joe Alcock, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of …
Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody’s in charge of cleaning it up
An artist’s rendering of debris floating through Earth’s orbit. Petrovich9/iStock via Getty Images – By Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona Published: 2023 Aug 31 – There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly …
The US is spending billions to reduce forest fire risks
We mapped the hot spots where treatment offers the biggest payoff for people and climate. A forest-thinning project in Arizona leaves more open canopy and clearer ground. David McNew/Getty Images – By Jamie Peeler, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Montana Published: 2023 Sep …
World’s first device to monitor transplanted organ health in real-time
The entire sensor and connected electronics are smaller than a quarter. Northwestern University View gallery – 4 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Sep 07 – A tiny sensor that even makes a fingertip look large has the potential to be a game changer …
Study reveals how mutated protein invades the brain in Parkinson’s
Researchers have discovered how Parkinson’s disease-causing proteins spread in the brain. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 07 – A new study has revealed how the mutated proteins that are a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease spread and aggregate in the brain. The finding …
New cancer cases in under-50s have risen by 79% in 30 years
A new study has found that the rates of early-onset cancer cases and associated deaths have risen dramatically. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 06 – A new study has found that globally, the rates of new cancer cases and associated deaths in …
Massachusetts teen dies after eating spicy tortilla chip
Harris Wolobah’s cause of death not yet determined but relatives fear complications from Pacqui chip a factor. Harris Wolobah. Photograph: The Harris Wolobah family’s GoFundMe campaign – Ramón Antonio Vargas Last modified on 2023 Sep 05 – A 14-year-old boy from Massachusetts died …
Versatile CrowView gives your laptop extra screen real estate – Review
The CrowView allows for easier multitasking on your laptop. Elecrow View gallery – 5 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Sep 03 – Two screens on a work desk is hardly a recent innovation, but turning this into a mobile office without a standalone …
Plan for 55,000-acre utopia dreamed by Silicon Valley elites unveiled
Flannery Associates, the California group behind the $800m effort, launched a website showcasing renderings. Silicon Valley elites who have been buying up land in California revealed their plans for the utopian city. Illustration: Courtesy California Forever – The Observer – Silicon Valley Dani …
Bill Richardson, former statesman and hostage negotiator, dies aged 75
Ex-New Mexico governor, energy secretary, congressman and UN ambassador spent his later years helping Americans held abroad. Bill Richardson: ‘Respect the other side. Try to connect personally. Use sense of humor. Let the other side save face.’ Photograph: Rick Scibelli/Getty Images – By …
Daily aspirin shown to drive down diabetes risk in older adults
Researchers recommend consulting with your doctor before considering daily aspirin supplementation. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Sep 01 – While research shows that taking a daily dose of aspirin could have some definite pros and cons, a new study adds a tick to …
AI system does better than humans at identifying odors
The research puts scientists one step closer to digitizing smell. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Aug 31 – A new computer-trained scent model has done better than humans at identifying odors. In analyzing 500,000 potential odor molecules that had never before been synthesized, …
Radioactive German pigs affected by unexpected source of contamination
The radioactive contamination of wild boars in Germany and Austria has led to an overpopulation issue in some areas, as their meat is considered unsafe for human consumption. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Aug 30 – Free-roaming boars in the woods of Austria …
Repurposed blood cancer drug could remove need for lifelong HIV meds
A study has found that a drug used to treat blood cancer can eliminate HIV lying dormant in the body. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Aug 30 – A new study has repurposed an existing blood cancer drug, using it to eliminate dormant …
Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains
Those puckered prints show up after a while in the water. MarijaRadovic/iStock via Getty Images – By Guy German, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York – Published: 2023 Aug 28 Curious Kids is a series for children …
‘Oh my god’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery
Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons. The Ophidascaris robertsi larvae specimen that was extracted alive from the woman’s brain by surgeons at Canberra hospital. Composite: Canberra Health – Health Melissa Davey Medical …
How 19th-century pineapple plantations turned Maui into a tinderbox
Land privatization and water depletion set the stage for the Lahaina fire 150 years ago. Now, land companies may benefit even more. A huge field of pineapples in Maui, Hawaii. The extensive use of pesticides on Maui’s pineapple fields poisoned nearby water wells. …
Seed-shooting plant could inspire better jumping robots
The witch hazel plant shoots its seeds out at a high speed, in order to ensure they get widely dispersed. Depositphotos By Ben Coxworth 2023 Aug 25 – The witch hazel plant has quite a unique skill – it’s able to shoot out …
The fight for 2% − how residuals became a sticking point for striking actors
The SAG-AFTRA actors union has been on strike since July 2023. Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images – By David Arditi, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Texas at Arlington – Published: 2023 Sep 29 – Streaming disrupted the …
At war with my own skin: my life with eczema – and how I found the key to keeping it away
The unpredictability is a challenge … Anita Bhagwandas. Photograph: Suki Dhanda/The Observer – How to have healthy skin – Eczema – Beauty writer Anita Bhagwandas reflects on the lessons she has learned, from childhood to adulthood, about eczema – a condition that imposes …
Light therapy helps the brain clear out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins
A study has found that light therapy during sleep could help the brain’s lymphatic system clear away the beta-amyloid proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 24 – A new study has found that light therapy applied to mice …
Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life
After you die, bacteria harvest your body for the nutrients that help push up daisies. Matriyoshka/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Jennifer DeBruyn, Professor of Environmental Microbiology, University of Tennessee – Published: 2023 Sep 28 – Each human body contains a complex …
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US − a microbiologist explains how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus infections are spreading across the U.S. because of climate change. CDC/Janice Haney Carr – By Bill Sullivan, Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Indiana University Published: 2023 Sep 25 – Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but …
Woman shields son from black bear eating birthday picnic in México
Silvia Macías was celebrating 15th birthday of son Santiago when bear appeared and gulped down tacos. – México Associated Press Last modified on 2023 Sep 27 – A woman in México shielded her son after a bear leaped on to a picnic table, …
Obesity discovery: Weight loss without reducing appetite & food intake
Researchers have discovered how a cluster of specialized cells in the brain can cause obesity. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 11 – Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which a cluster of astrocytes, specialized brain cells, in the hypothalamus cause obesity in …
Coffee compound improves age-related decline in memory and learning
Researchers have found that a compound in coffee improved learning and memory in aged mice. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Sep 24 – A new study has found that a bioactive compound found in coffee beans improved learning and memory decline in aged …
Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand
The scent emitted from your hands could offer clues about who you are. Siro Rodenas Cortés/Moment via Getty Images – By Chantrell Frazier, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Food Science, Framingham State University Kenneth G. Furton, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International …
Florida authorities find 13ft alligator in canal with human remains in mouth
County sheriff’s office euthanize animal after removing it from the water, but identity of the dead person yet to be established. Deputies did not say whether investigators believed the alligator (not pictured) had killed the person whose remains were in its mouth. Photograph: …