Found: The Rare Singing Dogs of New Guinea

Scientists didn't know whether any existed in the wild. Then these doggos turned up.

Be a NASA Flight Director

Not every flight director is a legend, but some are. Take Eugene Kranz, for example.

Innate immune system -- How cGAS is kept bottled up

In higher organisms, detection of DNA in the cytoplasm triggers an immune reaction. The enzyme that senses 'misplaced' DNA is also found in the nucleus, but nuclear DNA has no such effect. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers now report why that is so.

UAE: What to do when your baby or child gets a fever during COVID-19

How to deal with this key symptom of coronavirus during the pandemic

Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine appears safe in older adults

China’s Sinovac announced that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate appears safe in the elderly, although it was slightly less effective in this population compared to younger adults.

Looking into space with gravity

Some telescopes don't use light, they use gravity...

Coronavirus: What is anxiety and how can I get help?

Changes in all our lives have increased anxiety levels but there is support and advice available.

Astronomers Observe Slowest Rising Type Ia Supernova Ever Seen

The exaggerated properties of a Type Ia supernova dubbed SN LSQ14fmg may help reveal the origin of the ‘super-Chandrasekhar’ group of supernovae it belongs to, according to new research published in the Astrophysical Journal.

Talking Is Throwing Fictional Worlds at One Another

A few years ago, David Adger was in his office at Queen Mary University of London, where he is a professor of linguistics, when the…

ੴ ~ EikkAo, The Proper Pronunciation

ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਏਕੈ ਹੀ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਮਾਂਗੈ ॥ ~ My mind longs for the One Beloved Lord.

Entangled light is unscrambled using entanglement itself

Transmission matrix theory is extended to quantum photonics

SpaceX’s Darker Starlink Satellites Are Still Ruining Astronomers’ Research

The dimmer version of SpaceX's Starlink satellites are still too bright in the sky for astronomers to conduct their research.

New Research Sheds Light on Fraction Signs of Still Undeciphered Minoan Linear A Script

A new study published in the published in the Journal of Archaeological Science sheds light on one of the most enigmatic features of Minoan Linear A -- still an undeciphered script mainly used on the island of Crete from 1700 to 1400 BCE -- the precise mathematical values of its system of numerical fractions (such as 1/2, 1/4, 1/8).

Daily briefing: The Voyagers’ surprising view from outside the heliosphere

Two distant NASA probes reveal the roiling chaos of the interstellar medium. Plus: discover some of the promising coronavirus vaccine candidates you might not have heard of and meet the $3-million Breakthrough Prize winners.

Streamlining MALDI Workflows in the Microbiology Lab

MALDI-TOF MS has been used as a microbial identification technique for more than a decade, overcoming the limitations of classical biochemical methods. This article discusses the advantages of disposable target plates for cost-effective, convenient microorganism identification workflows.

Widespread COVID-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, says WHO

The World Health Organization’s chief scientist said on Friday that widespread vaccinations against COVID-19 are not expected until at least mid-2021.

Indian scientists find a cure for dreaded Panama Disease

They have manufactured a biopesticide using a fungus to prevent the disease in banana plants

Egypt tries plasma treatment to fight pandemic

Egypt tries plasma treatment to fight pandemic

COVID-19 Will Permanently Reduce Global Energy Demand: DNV GL

According to the recently published Energy Transition Outlook by DNV GL, the behavioral and economic ramifications of COVID-19 will permanently reduce global energy demand. The report finds that compared to the pre-pandemic forecast, energy demand will be lowered 6-8 percent each year to the middle of the century.

This Trainer Created a 20-Minute HIIT Workout Set to Taylor Swift, and We Can't Calm Down

Trainer Emily Thorne shares a HIIT Taylor Swift workout with Tabata-inspired dance and strength sequences. The workout is only 20 minutes long.

How the FDA should protect its integrity from politics

The US drug regulator is accused of misrepresenting data on COVID-19 therapies. A decade ago, it set criteria to ensure its decisions are driven by science.

Researchers Sequence Mitochondrial Genome of 80,000-Year-Old European Neanderthal

An international team of scientists has successfully extracted and sequenced the mitochondrial DNA from an 80,000-year-old adult Neanderthal tooth found in a small cave in Poland.

The 10 Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Books I’ve Read In 2020

“Shana wakes up one morning to discover her little sister in the grip of a strange malady. She appears to be sleepwalking. She cannot talk and cannot be woken up. And she is heading with inex…

A Janus emitter for passive heat release from enclosures

It is presently challenging to efficiently cool enclosed spaces such as stationary automobiles that trap heat via the greenhouse effect. In a new report in Science Advances, Se-Yeon Heo and a team of ...

Any Covid vaccine brought to Singapore will be safe: MOH

Singapore continues to keep a close eye on promising Covid-19 vaccines and engages pharmaceutical companies with a view of bringing these vaccines here, said the Ministry of Health's director of medical services Kenneth Mak yesterday. In doing so, the Government will make...

In Search of Naam ~ Part 4

Gurbani talks about ‘Haumai ‘ rog as a chronic disease in the humanity

When will we see ordinary people going into space?

Space is more accessible than ever. But we're still a long ways from seeing the average person taking a trip into orbit and beyond.

Laser technique authenticates whiskey without cracking the seal

A team of scientists at the University of St Andrews has developed a laser spectroscopy technique that can determine the authenticity of expensive vintage whiskey without having to open the bottle to retrieve a sample for analysis.

Upcycled pineapple leaves can keep food fresh and clean wastewater

Technologies that extend the lifespan of perishable foods could help us avoid huge amounts of waste, and scientists in Singapore have unearthed a promising new possibility in the form of chemically treated pineapple leaves. The team’s new upcycling method converts this typically discarded biomass into an aerogel that preserves other fruits and vegetables, and could also be used to clean toxic chemicals from wastewater as an added bonus.

Scientists: Life on Earth Likely Started in Meteor Craters

A team of scientists suggests that meteor impact craters could have offered the perfect conditions for life on Earth to emerge.

Scientists React​ to Halt of Leading Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

Scientists urge caution in the global vaccine race as AstraZeneca reports an “adverse event” in a person who received the University of Oxford vaccine

Exploring hydrogen resources in Africa gains momentum

Germany and Nigeria have agreed to establish a hydrogen exploration partnership that will benefit West Africa, part of an African partnership.

The controversial company using DNA to sketch the faces of criminals

Parabon Nanolabs shot to fame using DNA and genealogy analysis to solve cold cases. Then it had to change tack.

Genealogist to discuss researching Native American heritage

The Oklahoma Genealogical Society will host the webinar program “Native American Genealogy & Research” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Rick Fogarty, who specializes in Native American tribal, adoption and DNA/forensic genealogical research, will be the presenter. Fogarty is a professional genealogist and lecturer in Hazlet, New Jersey, and a third-generation genealogist with Oklahoma roots and a citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation. He has attended the Boston University forensic genealogy course, the Forensic Genealogy Institute genetic genealogy course, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research.

Top biopharma CEOs sign COVID-19 vaccine safety pledge

Leaders promise to uphold rigorous safety and efficacy protocols

Faith and politics mix to drive evangelical Christians’ climate change denial

Few white evangelicals in the U.S. say they believe in human-made climate change. This strand of science denial seems to have as much to do with conservative politics as the Bible's teachings.

Video: How did mask wearing become so politicized?

A political science scholar explains how political beliefs inform the way we process scientific information.

Speaker to share search for ancestral cemetery during genealogy meeting

What if the location of an old cemetery was lost to history, along with the ancestral families buried there? When Sydney Clinton Holt went to look for the lost Holt Cemetery and the graves of his ancestors, he enlisted the help of a county historian and local residents to assist him in his search. The Oklahoma Home and Community Education Genealogy group will host a presentation by Holt on “Finding My Great-Great-Grandfather’s Grave” at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center, 2500 NE 63. The presentation is open to the public, and masks are required. For more information, go to www.ohcegenealogy.com or search Facebook: ohcegenealogy.

Cassava farmers in Eastern Uganda participate in planting field trials of disease resistant cassava

CASSAVA farmers in Serere District found in Eastern Uganda participated in planting field trials of disease-resistant cassava varieties at the National Semi-Arid Resource Institute (NaSSARI) in Serere. The Cassava Varieties were developed by Ugandan Scientists in collaboration with their global counterparts using Biotechnology Science. NaSSARI is one of the places where trials for disease-resistant cassava are ongoing. Other places include Namulonge in Wakiso and Mubuko in Kasese. “As farmers in Eastern Uganda, we are glad to participate in planting these important trials. It shows that our scientists care about the Ugandan farmers through conducting researches that have resulted into developing crops varieties that can tolerate the emerging challenges such as the outbreak of diseases that have greatly affected tuber crops such as cassava.”, noted Dominic Etellu, a prominent cassava farmer in Eastern Uganda. Another farmer shared his experience of a disease that caused him to lose his entire field.

Modified mosquitoes, CRISPR baby risks and a COVID-19 drug

The latest science news, in brief.

New corals discovered in deep-sea study of the Great Barrier Reef

Using the Falkor research vessel, scientists have explored the deepest regions of the Great Barrier Reef and found five new species of black corals and sponges.

Redx Pharma links up with Jazz Pharmaceuticals to develop targeted cancer drugs

UK-based Redx Pharma has signed a research collaboration with Jazz Pharmaceuticals focused on discovering and developing drug candidates for two new cancer targets.

DNA study rediscovers frog species lost to science for 50 years

It can be hard to determine if an animal is extinct or just really good at hiding, especially for already-elusive creatures like frogs. But now, researchers have demonstrated a new way to track lost species by searching for their loose DNA in the environment. Using that method, the team has “rediscovered” several missing frog species in Brazil, including one that hasn’t been seen in over 50 years.

Does ignoring robocalls make them stop? Here’s what we learned from getting 1.5 million calls on 66,000 phone lines

The plague of unsolicited automated phone calls isn't abating. By studying robocalls, scholars at the Robocall Observatory are developing ways to help shut them down.

ATM Fraud With Cloned Card, Tutorial On YouTube Provides Help!

Cloning an ATM card and stealing away lots of cash, is that possible, can an ATM be cloned, can money be stolen using this cloned card! The answer to all the above questions is 'yes'.This shocking incident has taken place in Amroha district of UP. ATM card clone, atm card, money loot through clone atm card, odisha news, kalinga news

A COVID-19 vaccine won't save us, but improving our health can

Vaccines may not be the silver bullets we hope for. Kaiser Health News reports that any future COVID-19 vaccine could be much less effective among those suffering from obesity — and their ranks include more than 100 million people in the United States.

India sees an unprecedented surge in recoveries, nearly 75,000 recoveries in last 24 hours

Nagpur Adds To It’s Medical Arsenal – Breast Cancer Clinic Launched

Nagpur Adds To It's Medical Arsenal - Nangia Speciality Hospital launches Breast Cancer Clinic

Community land trusts could help heal segregated cities

Some calls to resolve racial inequities in the US have raised an idea with roots more than a century old: community land trusts to assemble property for the benefit of Black Americans.

WWE Super Stars Enrolled in a Pakistani College

As people around the world recognize John Cena, his name unexpectedly lands in a merit list of a college in Pakistan’s Peshawar city.

Is Staying Home Harming Your Child’s Immune System?

Why exposure to other germy kids might matter.

Levels of MCP-1 Molecule in CSF Linked to Disease Progression, Study Finds

The levels of monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 or MCP-1 — a molecule that helps guide certain types of immune cells to inflammation sites — in the cerebrospinal fluid are associated with disease...