WEIRD SCIENCE
Many are still reporting minimization of their long Covid symptoms – and it’s partially attributable to the fact that female patients are routinely dismissed. Left to Right: Pitra Moeis, Varalakshmi Padma Priya Dharmavarapu, Georgia Lancaster, Beth Ann Pardo, Alice Rumble. Photograph: Febri Sugita, …
Artist’s impression of a novel conductor material with a disordered molecular structure. Frank Wegloski – By Nick Lavars 2022 Oct 26 – Scientists working with an experimental class of materials have made a breakthrough that could shape a new generation of electronic devices. The …
During thunderstorms certain tree leaves can generate weak electrical discharges known as coronas, and new research suggests these coronas may influence surrounding air quality. Penn State – By Rich Haridy 2022 Oct 23 – Fascinating new research from atmospheric scientists at Penn State University …
Eleanor MacKintosh’s Robo-fish uses screens in its gills to filter microplastic particles out of the water. University of Surrey View gallery – 4 images – By Ben Coxworth 2022 Oct 20 – Imagine if there were a robotic fish that filtered microplastic particles out …
Meteors streak across Earth’s sky every day – but what if dark matter particles do the same thing? Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2022 Oct 18 – Despite making up 85% of the total mass in the universe, dark matter has remained elusive to …
Senescent cells fluorescing under UV light. Nabora Reyes/Peng Lab – By Michael Irving 2022 Oct 17 – Senescent cells are somewhat of a boogeyman lately, blamed for many of the unpleasant effects of aging. As such, they’re targeted by an increasing range of anti-aging …
Bees look for water on an outdoor tap in Berlin, Germany during a hot spell, 2022 Jun 19. Wolfram Steinberg/picture alliance via Getty Images – By Jennie L. Durant, Research Affiliate in Human Ecology, University of California, Davis Published: 2022 Oct 13 – …
The pumpkin on the right has a fungal disease known as black rot. Matt Kasson, CC BY-SA – By Matt Kasson, Associate Professor of Mycology and Plant Pathology, West Virginia University Published: 2022 Oct 06 – For many Americans, pumpkins mean that fall …
An illustration of a gamma ray burst. NASA/Swift/Cruz deWilde – By Michael Irving 2022 Oct 14 – Gamma ray bursts (GRBs) are among the most energetic explosions since the Big Bang – and now astronomers have detected the most powerful one yet. A beam …
A microscope image of neurons within DishBrain, with cells highlighted using fluorescent markers. Cortical Labs – By Michael Irving 2022 Oct 12 – Scientists in Australia have demonstrated that clusters of brain cells in a lab dish can be taught to play Pong in …
