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Researchers make a breakthrough in 3D holographic displays
Researchers have now introduced a completely new approach to realize such dynamic holographic displays.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 4, 2021


On ancient Earth, it never rained but it poured
Earth may have experienced cycles of dryness followed by massive rain storms hundreds of miles wide that could dump feet of rain per hour.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 4, 2021


Research pinpoints the role of personality in sharing of ‘fake news’
Research identifies a specific personality type that is not only more likely to share misinformation, but also is not deterred from sharing.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 4, 2021


New pill activates fat-burning to reduce obesity and fat buildup
Researchers have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease and reduces obesity
Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2021


Tiny 5D optical disc stores 500TB of data for billions of years
Hard drives and flash storage have gotten more reliable over the years, but only on a human timescale. What if we need longer data storage.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2021


Do men feel more emotional pain than women? Study results may surprise you
A new study finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2021


How virtual reality can combat isolation on Earth and in space
The loneliness epidemic could be alleviated by an unlikely marriage between space research and virtual reality (VR).
Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2021


Selflessness and feeling in harmony with others coincides with greater happiness, study finds
Experiencing the self as interdependent coincided with increased happiness through feeling greater harmony with others.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2021


Uncovering the secrets behind Earth's first major mass extinction
There are five significant mass extinctions, known as the "big five," where at least three-quarters of all species died.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2021


Scientists identify the cause of Alzheimer’s progression in the brain
For the first time, researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different processes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021


Results of the largest real-world study of third dose of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness released
Largest real-world study of third (“booster”) dose of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against severe illness published.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021


Foodborne diseases could actually be good for our health
A simple stomach bug could do a lot of damage. There are 100 million neurons scattered along the gastrointestinal tract.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021


Experts name new species of human ancestor
This species lived in Africa during the Middle Pleistocene, around half a million years ago, and was the direct ancestor of modern humans.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2021


'The elixir of youth': Science explains how humans can live longer
Most people want to live a long and happy life or at least avoid a short and miserable one. If you’re in that majority, then you’re in luck.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2021


Revealing early results of 'unprecedented' Apple Watch health study
There are 6,700 patents on the study, each of whom has so far worn their Apple Watch on almost 90% of study days.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2021


NASA's Juno offers first 3D view of Jupiter's atmosphere
New findings from NASA's Juno probe orbiting Jupiter provide a fuller picture of how the planet's distinctive and colorful cloud processes.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2021


New research on honesty and lying -- results may surprise you
People are more honest in day-to-day life than previously thought—except for "a few prolific liars," according to the results of a new study
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2021


Computer scientists develop method for identifying disease biomarkers with high accuracy
Researchers are developing a deep learning network capable of detecting disease biomarkers with a much higher degree of accuracy.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2021


Researchers develop new shape-shifting materials with infinite possibilities
Researchers have developed a shape-shifting material that can take and hold any possible shape, paving the way for a new types of materials.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 26, 2021


New research comparing online to in-person student engagement -- surprising results
Something that surprised us was how active online students were in terms of asking questions about their instruction.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2021
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