The New York TimesWildfires, among the nation's most devastating natural calamities, threaten lives, property, and the environment by causing air pollution and destroying homes and infrastructure. Effective wildfire forecasting and management hinge upon understanding the risk and strategically allocating resources. A recent study, detailed in the November release of Earth's Future, brings scientific insights...
Credit: StatNanoTop Olympic performers receive the esteemed gold medal, symbolizing wealth and honor both in Eastern and Western cultures. This metal, prized for its stability in air, excellent electrical conductivity, and compatibility with living organisms, plays a pivotal role across various domains. It holds significant favor in medical and energy sectors as a 'preferred...
A recent Science publication suggests E. coli bacteria have greater potential for evolving antibiotic resistance than previously assumed. Led by SFI External Professor Andreas Wagner, researchers mapped over 260,000 potential mutations of an essential E. coli protein, crucial for bacterial survival against trimethoprim antibiotic exposure.During numerous digital simulations, the researchers discovered that approximately 75%...
Credit: Michigan Engineering NewsFor two centuries, scientists struggled to replicate a common mineral's natural formation conditions in lab settings. Recently, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Hokkaido University cracked this puzzle, achieving success by applying a novel theory derived from atomic simulations.This breakthrough addresses the persistent geological enigma known as the "Dolomite...
Night boosts winning odds. Tim Hortons’ Roll up the Rim contest, a fixture since 1985, remained unchanged for 25 years until 2020. The shift to digital due to the pandemic altered the game. Entries, acquired through purchases, transitioned to the loyalty app for later use, turning into "digital rolls" in the renamed contest, Roll...
Credit: BGRA team of European astronomers, including researchers from KU Leuven's Institute of Astronomy, utilized the James Webb Space Telescope for recent observations on the atmosphere of the nearby exoplanet WASP-107b. Peering deep into its cloudy atmosphere, they identified water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and even silicate sand clouds. These elements exist within a dynamic...
Credit: MIT NewsEngineers can create complex structures using 3D inkjet printing, crafting robotic grippers that blend softness and strength for safe human interaction. Traditionally, these printers use UV-cured resin, but slower-curing materials could get squished during the smoothing process.MIT, Inkbit, and ETH Zurich researchers devised an innovative 3D inkjet system. It employs computer vision...
Credit: Harvard GazetteStroke stands as a major contributor to long-term disability on a global scale. Annually, over 15 million individuals worldwide suffer strokes, with three-quarters of survivors encountering arm and hand impairments, weakness, or paralysis.Post-stroke, many rely predominantly on their stronger arm for everyday activities, even when their weaker arm could regain function. This...
Credit: NerwsnationNew research from UC San Francisco and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health highlights a widening gender gap in life expectancy in the United States. This trend, present for over a decade, grew notably due to factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid crisis.Published in JAMA Internal Medicine on November...
Credit: UnsplashShielding Batteries with Cosmetics. Xanthan gum, sourced from plants like cabbage and renowned for its carbohydrate makeup, traditionally acts as a natural barrier in beauty products. In a recent innovation, this substance has been repurposed to create a protective layer for battery electrodes, deviating from its typical skincare application.Shielding Batteries with Cosmetics: a...
