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What the new Jurassic Park movie gets wrong about dinosaurs
One of the most exciting moments of the new Jurassic Park sequel, Jurassic World Dominion, is when Quetzalcoatlus swoops down from the sky.
Joseph Shavit
May 22, 2022


Are Republicans and Democrats driven by hatred of one another? Less than you think
When it comes to attitudes and behaviors between American political parties, the conventional wisdom is that hate is stronger than love.
Joseph Shavit
May 22, 2022


The real bias in news coverage is different than you might think
Two of America's major cable news networks – Fox News and MSNBC – anchor opposing ends of the political spectrum and are a focus of a study.
Joseph Shavit
May 21, 2022


Certain lifestyle activities reduce cognitive decline, study finds
There is a causal relationship between participating in certain lifestyle activities and preventing a decline in cognitive health.
Joseph Shavit
May 21, 2022


Low-cost battery-like device absorbs CO2 emissions while it charges
Researchers have developed a low-cost device that can selectively capture carbon dioxide gas while it charges.
Joseph Shavit
May 21, 2022


Cranberries can improve memory and ward off dementia
Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol – according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
May 21, 2022


Researchers use galaxy as a ‘cosmic telescope’ to study the universe
A unique new instrument, coupled with a powerful telescope and a little help from nature, enables scientists to peer into galactic nurseries
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2022


If you stood like Superman or Wonder Woman, would you feel stronger?
Dominant or upright postures can help people feel - and maybe even behave - more confidently, according to a new study and analysis.
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2022


Remarkable new material captures toxic pollutants from air
New material is capable of capturing trace amounts of benzene, a toxic pollutant, from the air and crucially use less energy
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2022


Solar innovation could maintain electricity for millions around the world
Millions of people around the world lack access to electricity. Decentralised solar-battery systems are key for addressing this problem.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


A new era of genome editing has begun
Researchers developed a new gene-editing platform called transcription activator-like effector-linked deaminases, or TALED for short.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


Astronauts may one day drink water from ancient moon volcanoes
New research suggests that volcanoes may have left another lasting impact on the lunar surface: sheets of ice that dot the moon’s poles.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


The ‘holy grail’ in electronic 'smart' skin has arrived
Smart skin is a wafer-thin material that reacts simultaneously to force, moisture and temperature with extremely high spatial resolution.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


Small biosensor accurately detects prostate cancer and spotlights next gen point-of-care devices
Point-of-care devices, which are small automated instruments, are capable of performing diagnostics in decentralized locations
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


'Wonder Drug' statins may provide protection against depression
Statins have been hailed as a wonder drug; the cholesterol-lowering drugs have been prescribed to tens of millions of people since the 1980s
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


New technology allows amputees to control a robotic arm with their mind
researchers have developed a more accurate, less invasive technology that allows amputees to move a robotic arm using their brain signals.
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2022


Simply and quickly detect gluten in food using a cellphone
The system designed by the UPV team is a color test in which the change of color—in this case, turning red—indicates the presence of gluten
Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2022


Extraterrestrial stone brings first tangible evidence of a supernova to Earth
The stone named Hypatia from the Egyptian desert could be the first tangible evidence found on Earth of a supernova type Ia explosion.
Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2022


Robot dog may get to go to the moon
The robotic explorer GLIMPSE, created at ETH Zurich has made it into the final round of a competition for prospecting resources in space.
Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2022


These vegetables combat air pollution's effects on the body
You can mitigate the effect of air pollutants in our bodies by increasing daily intake of vegetables such as celery, parsnips and carrots.
Joseph Shavit
May 16, 2022
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