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- New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappearsThis link opens in a new window Geneticists have developed a gene drive-based solution to the widespread problem of insecticide resistance. In an effort to protect valuable crops, the researchers created an 'e-Drive' that reverses insecticide resistance and then disappears from the insect population. Nov 22, 2024
- Early Mesoamericans trapped fish far earlier than previously thoughtThis link opens in a new window Archaeologists have collected data which indicates the presence of a large-scale pre-Columbian fish-trapping facility. Discovered in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (CTWS), the largest inland wetland in Belize, the team dated the construction of these fisheries to the Late Archaic period (cal. 2000-1900 BCE), pre-dating Amazonian examples by a thousand years or more. Nov 22, 2024
- 3.2 million km/h galaxy smash-upThis link opens in a new window A massive collision of galaxies sparked by one travelling at a scarcely-believable 2 million mph (3.2 million km/h) has been seen in unprecedented detail by one of Earth's most powerful telescopes. The dramatic impact was observed in Stephan's Quintet, a nearby galaxy group made up of five galaxies first sighted almost 150 years ago. It sparked an immensely powerful shock akin to a 'sonic boom from a jet fighter' -- the likes of which are among the most striking phenomena in the Universe. Nov 21, 2024
- The human heart may have a hidden ability to repair itselfThis link opens in a new window After severe heart failure, the ability of the heart to heal by forming new cells is very low. However, after receiving treatment with a supportive heart pump, the capacity of a damaged heart to repair itself with new muscle cells becomes significantly higher, even higher than in a healthy heart. Nov 21, 2024
- A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matterThis link opens in a new window Axions are the most likely candidate for enigmatic dark matter that dominates the universe. Astrophysicists are searching for evidence of high-mass axions produced during supernovae. Scientists propose that a quick way to find these axions is to look for a gamma ray burst coincident with a neutrino burst from a nearby core collapse supernova. But we need a fleet of gamma ray telescopes to insure we capture these rare events. Nov 21, 2024
Top Health Stories from Science Daily
- Overthinking what you said? It's your 'lizard brain' talking to newer, advanced parts of your brainThis link opens in a new window Scientists sought to better understand how humans evolved to become so skilled at thinking about what's happening in other peoples' minds. The findings could have implications for one day treating psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression. Nov 22, 2024
- Troubling spike in severe pregnancy-related complicationsThis link opens in a new window A new study reveals a troubling rise in severe maternal health issues and birth complications in Illinois from 2016 to 2023, closely linked to increases in chronic health conditions affecting pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, mental health disorders and especially obesity, which saw the largest increase in annual rates. Nov 22, 2024
- How Golgi stress affects T-cells' tumor-fighting abilityThis link opens in a new window Researchers investigating ways to reduce exhaustion in cancer-fighting T-cells found that the Golgi apparatus can be used as a simple marker -- more Golgi means a more robust cell. Nov 22, 2024
- New insights into sleep uncover key mechanisms related to cognitive functionThis link opens in a new window While it's well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly those related to nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, remain largely unexplored. A new study has nonetheless uncovered a key mechanism by which sleep enhances neuronal and behavioral performance, potentially changing our fundamental understanding of how sleep boosts brainpower. Nov 22, 2024
- Scientists identify key mechanism in development of skin cancerThis link opens in a new window Researchers have discovered how the interplay between a key protein and an endolysosomal ion channel promotes tumor development in skin cancer. Nov 22, 2024
Top Environment Stories from Science Daily
- How Golgi stress affects T-cells' tumor-fighting abilityThis link opens in a new window Researchers investigating ways to reduce exhaustion in cancer-fighting T-cells found that the Golgi apparatus can be used as a simple marker -- more Golgi means a more robust cell. Nov 22, 2024
- New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappearsThis link opens in a new window Geneticists have developed a gene drive-based solution to the widespread problem of insecticide resistance. In an effort to protect valuable crops, the researchers created an 'e-Drive' that reverses insecticide resistance and then disappears from the insect population. Nov 22, 2024
- Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networksThis link opens in a new window Spanish explorers may have brought the first peach pits to North America, but Indigenous communities helped the ubiquitous summer fruit really take root, according to a new study. Nov 22, 2024
- Early Mesoamericans trapped fish far earlier than previously thoughtThis link opens in a new window Archaeologists have collected data which indicates the presence of a large-scale pre-Columbian fish-trapping facility. Discovered in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (CTWS), the largest inland wetland in Belize, the team dated the construction of these fisheries to the Late Archaic period (cal. 2000-1900 BCE), pre-dating Amazonian examples by a thousand years or more. Nov 22, 2024
- New model of neuronal circuit provides insight on eye movementThis link opens in a new window Working with week-old zebrafish larva, researchers decoded how the connections formed by a network of neurons in the brainstem guide the fishes' gaze. The study found that a simplified artificial circuit, based on the architecture of this neuronal system, can predict activity in the network. In addition to shedding light on how the brain handles short-term memory, the findings could lead to novel approaches for treating eye movement disorders. Nov 22, 2024
World News from the New York Times
- How a Nigerian Nurse Abducted by Boko Haram Planned Her EscapedThis link opens in a new window After being abducted by an offshoot of Boko Haram in Nigeria six years ago, a Christian nurse describes her daring escape and how faith kept her alive. Nov 23, 2024
- Israeli Strike in the Heart of Beirut Kills 11This link opens in a new window Israeli officials said they were trying to assassinate a senior Hezbollah commander. Hezbollah officials said none of the group’s leaders were at the site of the airstrike. Nov 23, 2024
- With Memes and in State Media, Many Russians Cheer on Putin’s ThreatsThis link opens in a new window While support for Vladimir V. Putin’s threats resounded in pro-war venues, some Russians reacted with worry, gallows humor and apathy to the suggestions of striking the West and using nuclear weapons. Nov 23, 2024
- 55 Days Into Hunger Strike, Activist’s Mother Says She ‘Won’t Back Down’This link opens in a new window Laila Soueif, the British-born mother of the Egyptian political prisoner Alaa Abd El Fattah, is demanding the U.K. do more to secure his release. Nov 22, 2024
- Sectarian Violence Kills Least 25 in Northwest PakistanThis link opens in a new window The clashes overnight between Sunni and Shiite tribes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province came a day after gunmen ambushed a convey of vehicles in the area. Nov 23, 2024
US News from the New York Times
- An Idaho County Will Publish Everyone’s Ballots to Combat MistrustThis link opens in a new window After enduring a host of election conspiracy claims in recent years, Ada County believes it has found a way to restore confidence in the vote-counting system. Nov 23, 2024
- Powerful Storm Soaks the Bay Area After Flooding Wine CountryThis link opens in a new window An atmospheric river that has brought damaging wind, rain and snow to the Pacific Northwest fed a storm spreading as far south as Los Angeles. Nov 22, 2024
- The Fight to Save a Decrepit Pink House by the SeaThis link opens in a new window The 99-year-old house on Boston’s North Shore is battered and uninhabited. And yet, it is beloved by artists and locals — so much that they helped pause its demolition. Nov 18, 2024
- Republicans Target Social Sciences to Curb Ideas They Don’t LikeThis link opens in a new window Conservatives in Florida have moved from explosive politics to subtler tactics to uproot liberal “indoctrination” in higher education by removing subjects like sociology from core requirements. Nov 21, 2024
- Trump Won More of New York’s Votes. Did He Win More of Its Love, Too?This link opens in a new window The city tolerated Donald J. Trump, and then it loathed him. Now, some New Yorkers have begun to embrace him. The Kid from Queens couldn’t be happier. Nov 23, 2024
US Business News from the Wall Street Journal
- 7-Eleven, the Slurpee and a $47 Billion Takeover BattleThis link opens in a new window The convenience chain is at the center of a bidding war between would-be buyers on two continents. Here’s why they’re hungry for it. Nov 22, 2024
- He Bought a Sub Shop as a Teen. Now He's Selling Jersey Mike's for $8 Billion.This link opens in a new window Peter Cancro started slinging subs at his local shop at 14. Now he’s selling the national chain he built to Blackstone. Nov 22, 2024
- Auto & Transport Roundup: Market TalkThis link opens in a new window Find insight on Sonic Automotive, Porsche, Renault, BYD and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Nov 22, 2024
- Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market TalkThis link opens in a new window Find insight on Petrobras, Galp and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Nov 22, 2024
- Financial Services Roundup: Market TalkThis link opens in a new window Find insight on gold futures, real estate investors, U.S. renters and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Nov 22, 2024
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