WEIRD SCIENCE
An artist’s impression of a Starlink satellite constellation orbiting above the LOFAR radio telescope. Daniëlle Futselaar (artsource.nl) – By Michael Irving 2023 Jul 10 – Radio telescopes are picking up strange radio signals from an intelligent lifeform – ourselves. A new study has shown …
The robots had to handle a variety of terrain. Estonian Military Academy View gallery – 5 images – By David Szondy 2023 Jul 10 – In a preview of tomorrow’s robotic battlefield, the Estonian Military Academy has completed what is billed as a comprehensive …
Researchers believe produce prescriptions can save billions in health costs and 296,000 cases of cardiovascular disease. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Jul 09 – You’d find few arguments in the science world that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables doesn’t have wide-ranging …
Governments and police agencies the world over have access to your smartphone as a surveillance device. Depositphotos – By Loz Blain 2023 Jul 06 – There’s a lot of news going around today about the French Government’s new policy to allow police to remotely …
Researchers can use mirror-like beam splitters to put phonons, or quantum sound particles, into a state of superposition. Peter Allen via University of Chicago – By Andrew N. Cleland, Professor of Molecular Engineering Innovation and Enterprise, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular …
A study has found that an energy-producing nutrient is key to maintaining the body’s cancer-destroying immune response. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Jul 05 – New research has discovered that a fundamental nutrient found in cells is key to maintaining the body’s cancer-destroying …
Worn overtop of the user’s shoes, the RollWalk eRW3 Pro electric roller skates have a top speed of 32 km/h (20 mph). RollWalk View gallery – 4 images – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Jul 05 – From time to time we all find ourselves …
Lipid nanoparticles carry mRNA sequences to cancer cells, causing them to produce toxins that kill the tumors. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Jul 04 – Scientists have developed and tested a new potential treatment for cancer that works in a similar way to …
A new study has found a causal link between napping and brain volume, an indicator of brain health. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Jun 22 – Napping. Some people do it, and some people don’t. A new study has found that those who …
A heat dome began sizzling Texas and its neighbors in mid-June 2023, with warm nights providing little relief. National Weather Service – By William Gallus, Professor of Atmospheric Science, Iowa State University Updated: 2023 Jun 26 – A heat dome occurs when a …
