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Style,
not substance, drives negative impressions of the social life of people
on the autism spectrum -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
As
the universe cooled in the era after the Big Bang, a supermassive black
hole had already formed in the center of a galaxy, forming a giant
engine of energy we can still see today.
If you aren't using this tool when you shop online, you're probably wasting money.
Nailed it! (Louis Hansel via Unsplash/) Sometimes, our DIY instinct is
to use whatever is on hand to solve a problem. But not everyone can use
paper clips, chewing gum, or paperweights to pick locks—or hang
pictures. Save yourself a trip to the hardware store when you’re putting
up shelves, assembling a new bed frame, or extracting random nails from
the wall left by a previous homeowner. These fo
The best part of 10th grade biology. (Depositphotos/) Humans are
naturally curious. Toddlers will pick up a leaf or a handful of dirt
like it’s a thrilling discovery—and isn’t it? Indulging our curiosity
about the world around us with a microscope allows us to marvel at the
magnificent architecture of organisms and matter. Collectors can solve
mysteries of a coin’s age or the contents of a barely
Dag Knudsen's animal photographs are unnaturally perfect.
Plant anywhere. (Neslihan Gunaydin via Unsplash/) Eating local and in
season is better for our planet and your health. Eating fresh produce
from your own backyard, balcony, windowsill, or kitchen counter is even
better for your wallet. Gardening has been proven to alleviate stress,
too, so roll up your sleeves and get ready to grow some fresh herbs,
potatoes, carrots, and other produce with these
A calm infant makes everybody happy. (Insung Yoon via Unsplash/)
Designing a nursery for your baby is also an opportunity for you to see
the world through an infant’s eyes. Hanging mobiles are a timeless
fixture over cribs and changing tables that can engage your child with
colors, movement, and even sounds as part of a nurturing environment.
Here are four standout mobiles for tiny humans that ra
Supper's on. (Simon Migaj via Unsplash/) We’ve all cooked a buttery egg
for breakfast, only to ruin it by trying to take it off a pan on which
everything sticks. No matter what kind of chef you are—whether you’re
working through an Ottolenghi cookbook or making a simple chicken
breast—everyone needs a set of reliable pans. There are so many brands
and styles that it can be difficult to know which
Hush little baby. (Janko Ferlič via Unsplash/) Pacifiers—or
soothers—can help calm a fussy baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics
also recommends them to help reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome). Check with your doctor about best practices for safely
using different types based on whether you are breastfeeding or bottle
feeding your child. Here are four great options that you
Clearing the shelves of toilet paper might be just a way to make us
feel more secure in troubling times. (Claire Mueller/Unsplash/) Jay L.
Zagorsky is a senior lecturer at Questrom School of Business at Boston
University. This story originally featured on The Conversation . The
other day I went into Costco to buy some toilet paper . It came as a
small shock when I couldn’t find a single roll. The
Give them something safer and softer than a wooden block to chew on.
(Colin Maynard via Unsplash/) As your little one transforms their smile
with their first baby teeth, they might not feel their best. Teething
toys can help their gums feel better, as well as fascinate them with new
textures and shapes. For best safety practices , you’ll want to avoid
toys with small parts or necklaces (which can
Keep those tiny smiles bright. (Depositphotos/) The glow of a night
light can offer a reassuring sense of place when your little one wakes
up in the dark. They’re also a lovely way for you to check on your child
without disturbing their slumber. Night lights designed for kids go
beyond traditional plug-in units to rechargeable lights in an array of
cute shapes and colors. Here are our favorites.
Already ailing airlines are hit with new woes as Trump bars visitors from Europe for 30 days. Plus, is anything not canceled?
At its core, "artificial intelligence" is a perilous belief that fails to recognize the agency of humans.
Social
distancing is now a part everyday life. While the coronavirus is still
spreading, such precautions are probably for the best.
Science in meter and verse -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Science in meter and verse -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The
second episode of the brand new season 3 of "Cosmos: Possible Worlds"
takes us, as the show so often does, from ancient times on Earth through
to the very edge of the galaxy.
China
and South Korea used smartphone apps to monitor people with the
disease. But Americans have different views of privacy and data
collection.
For
decades, scientists have hoped to find or create ‘ideal glass,’ a
perfect specimen that would help explain the nature of this enigmatic
amorphous solid.
Don’t make social distancing any harder than it has to be—enjoy some fresh food.
A group of hawk-eyed experts operate on a special track to monitor medical information on the site.
If you're stuck working or studying from home for a while, here's how to get your internet up to speed.
Style,
not substance, drives negative impressions of the social life of people
on the autism spectrum -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
As
the coronavirus outbreak continues, why do some people stockpile and
others shrug? The psychology of uncertainty explains what's going on,
says Rachel McCloy
Yesterday
Passengers on U.S. flights from Europe are waiting hours to go through enhanced health screening.
Nations
across the world have imposed travel restrictions to curb the spread of
the coronavirus. Here, the current list of countries limiting entry.
Federal
officials are asking Americans for extraordinary vigilance against a
new pathogen. President Trump has taken a different course, worrying
scientists.
Scientific
American contributing editor W. Wayt Gibbs reports from the U.S.
epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, Kirkland, Washington. In this
installment of our ongoing series, he talks with... -- Read more on
ScientificAmerican.com
Scientific
American contributing editor W. Wayt Gibbs reports from the U.S.
epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, Kirkland, Washington. In this
installment of our ongoing series, he talks with... -- Read more on
ScientificAmerican.com
Scientists
have developed powerful tools to unmask the diversity of amyloid
fibrils, which are associated with Alzheimer's disease and other
neurodegenerative disorders. The scientists made the breakthrough by
developing gold nanoparticles that combine with cryogenic transmission
electron microscopy, to provide rapid and unprecedented images of
fibrils.
Spain
and France have announced drastic, countrywide restrictions, and the
White House physician says President Trump’s test came back negative.
The
find suggests that the prehistoric predators might have been able to
feed on even the most giant prey of the Pleistocene era.
Want to seek shelter on Mars? There may be a lot of options, and we know where they are -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Want to seek shelter on Mars? There may be a lot of options, and we know where they are -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Ten
years after producing the first sample of the now widely studied family
of nanomaterials, called MXenes, researchers have discovered a
different way to make the atom-thin material that presents a number of
new opportunities for using it. The new discovery removes water from the
MXene-making process, which means the materials can be used in
applications in which water is a contaminant or hamper
A lot of things are disrupting Hollywood, but not (actual) light-speed travel. Maybe it's time to rethink our priorities.
A
day after an emergency was declared, government officials put in place
sweeping restrictions on the public. Stay inside, residents were told.
They
weren't trained as engineers—but they were raised to have an insatiable
intellectual curiosity -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
They
weren't trained as engineers—but they were raised to have an insatiable
intellectual curiosity -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Scientists are ramping up the breeding of lab mice as well as the testing of primates and other animals, but it all takes time.
Plus: A Comcast blunder, a Clearview AI lawsuit, and more of the week's top security news.
Some cosmic catharsis for all the coronavirus-related anxiety you might be feeling at the moment.
A
newly trendy nutrition practice called seed cycling is said to help
balance female hormones and curb hormonal symptoms. Does science support
the claims? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A
newly trendy nutrition practice called seed cycling is said to help
balance female hormones and curb hormonal symptoms. Does science support
the claims? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A
vigorous and well-funded program of space-based astronomy is a critical
foundation of future space development and settlement, especially as
satellite megaconstellations make Earth-based observations more
difficult.
The
private spaceflight company SpaceX will launch 60 new Starlink
satellites to join its ever-growing broadband internet megaconstellation
in orbit today (March 14), and you can watch it live online.
Schools
and sports leagues are shutting down. But experts say it's still safe
for most people to shop for groceries and meet in small groups.
A lot of things are disrupting Hollywood, but not (actual) light-speed travel. Maybe it's time to rethink our priorities.
Lunar laser reflector; calling Mars; the pneumatic subway -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A recent paper uncovers a unique pair of shapes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Lunar laser reflector; calling Mars; the pneumatic subway -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A recent paper uncovers a unique pair of shapes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The
procedure to ensure that astronauts don't bring an illness to the
International Space Station is under evaluation as NASA enacts tactics
to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
A new study shows that ostrich eggshell beads were more than just
decorative jewelry for the hunter-gatherers in sub-Saharan Africa, as
archaeologist Brian Stewart explains.
Coronavirus researchers need the right genetically engineered mice to
test potential vaccines. But most of these mice have been on ice. One
lab is breeding a new generation of mice to meet the demand. (Image
credit: Aaron Boothroyd/The Jackson Laboratory)
“Virtual
visits” can be an effective way to decide who needs to be tested for
Covid-19. But remote doctors can't diagnose or treat illness.
To take full advantage of this compact, high-performance indoor trainer, you’ll need to be tech-savvy and have killer quads.
People
worried about germs might be tempted to trade their reusable mugs and
bags for single-use plastics. Environmental advocates say that's not any
safer.
Social
media has fomented a lot of division, but people are using it to
strengthen their communities against the coronavirus pandemic too.
Stopping an outbreak is never just a fight with nature. It’s also a fight with culture.
After devastating fires, there are signs of regrowth across much of
eastern Australia. But there's also concern that a changing climate may
alter some of the country's unique landscapes forever. (Image credit:
Nathan Rott/NPR)
In severe cases of COVID-19, as lungs become inflamed, membranes that
transfer oxygen into the blood can become blocked. Some hospitalized
patients need mechanical breathing support to recover. (Image credit:
Taechit Taechamanodom/Getty Images)
The word “airborne” means different things to different scientists, and that confusion needs to be addressed.
Grab a pizza for 3.14 and check out the best discounts we've found on a bunch of indoor and outdoor gear.
Researchers
looked at how long the virus can survive on cardboard, plastic, and
stainless steel, as well as after being aerosolized and suspended in
midair.
Routine
work, like cutting and pasting between documents, is increasingly being
automated. But for now, there's little artificial intelligence
involved.
The
Communist Party is trying to fill the airwaves with positive stories
about its battle against the virus. Chinese reporters, buoyed by
widespread calls for free speech, are resisting.
Mar 13
The
House measures include free virus testing for those who lack insurance.
New Zealand’s prime minister has announced that everyone entering the
country must isolate themselves for 14 days.
Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro shares some of NPR's best practical and
explanatory reporting on coronavirus in a special report. (Image credit:
Michael Dwyer/AP)
Microsoft's
founder has been slowly inching away from his company. Now Gates has
stepped down from the board seat he held for 34 years.
Quarantines
can slow the spread of novel bugs like this coronavirus. But there’s a
right way to do them—and some very, very wrong ways.
Google's not making a nationwide coronavirus testing website. And the company had no idea the president would say it was.
The Farm Crisis of the 1980s was a dark time for people working in food
and agriculture. U.S. agricultural policies led to an oversupply of
crops, price drops, and farms closures. At the same time, the rate of
farmer suicide skyrocketed. The industry struggled, until organizations
like Farm Aid and others popped up to give voice to the crisis. But farm
advocates agree that farmers are in the midd
From school closures to event cancellations, the disruptions are real —
and vital. It's all to slow the spread of coronavirus so hospitals
don't get so overwhelmed that they can't treat the sickest. (Image
credit: Connie Hanzhang Jin/NPR)
Prime
Minister Boris Johnson has largely kept Britain open, opting for more
targeted measures, a strategy that has startled some epidemiologists.
The donation from the Alibaba cofounder cleverly highlights the weakness in Washington's response to the pandemic.
The story has shifted from “it’s not a problem” to “it’s not my problem.”
Microbiologists
have long adopted the language of human settlement to describe how
bacteria live and grow: They "invade" and "colonize." Relations dwelling
in close proximity are "colonies."
It
is already hard to believe that there is ice on Mercury, where daytime
temperatures reach 400 degrees Celsius, or 750 degrees Fahrenheit. Now
an upcoming study says that the Vulcan heat on the planet closest to the
sun likely helps make some of that ice.
It all began back in the 1970s when Jan Newton, who ran a local
restaurant, began cooking for mushers coming through town. (Jeff
Schultz/SchulltzPhoto.com /) This story originally featured on Saveur .
In the shadow of Alaska’s Kuskokwim Mountains, nestled in a valley along
the banks of a winding river, there’s a town called Takotna with a
population of a mere 49 hearty souls. Each March, this coz
The effects of the novel-coronavirus outbreak are extending into the final frontier.
An
earlier swap of the two Russian cosmonauts on the crew should pose no
issues, but concerns surrounding coronavirus will likely alter the
preflight quarantine.
Government
science advisers in a dozen countries are asking scientific journals to
make data on the disease more widely available.
A
new study reveals that the language people use on Facebook subtly
changes before they make a visit to the emergency department (ED). A
team of researchers provides more evidence that social media is often an
unseen signal of medical distress and could be used to better
understand the contexts in which patients seek care, such as during the
current COVID-19 pandemic.
Since
the first reports of a new coronavirus disease in Wuhan, China, in
December 2019, COVID-19 has spread rapidly across the globe, threatening
a pandemic.
"Broken
Pieces," the eighth episode of "Star Trek: Picard" is a mixed affair,
cram-packed with plot and serving very much as a set up to the season
finale.
Stocks
rose as President Trump said he was making $50 billion in emergency
funding available. The House was set to vote on the relief plan on
Friday evening.
The number of people in the U.S. confirmed to be infected with the
pandemic-level respiratory coronavirus continues to rise, even as
testing and diagnosis capacity continues to lag behind other nations. In
the meantime, epidemiologists are urging people all over the country to
take actions that help “flatten the curve,” to slow the rate of
infection so the number of cases don’t overwhelm the heal
Scientists
have identified the mechanism that allows skin cells to sense changes
in their environment, and very quickly respond to reinforce the skin's
outermost layer. The findings provide insight into how errors in this
process might lead to skin conditions like psoriasis.
Researchers
discover the enzyme SPRK1's role in reorganizing the paternal genome
during the first moments of fertilization -- a finding that might help
explain infertility cases of unknown cause.
Researchers
have developed a new method to analyze particulate matter more
precisely than ever before. With its help, they disproved an established
doctrine: that molecules in aerosols undergo no further chemical
transformations because they are enclosed in other suspended particulate
matter. Their findings will help to improve the understanding of global
processes involved in cloud formation and
Researchers
have developed a technique to accurately measure the winding arms of
spiral galaxies that is so easy, virtually anyone can participate. This
new and simple method is currently being applied in a citizen science
project, called Spiral Graph, that takes advantage of a person's innate
ability to recognize patterns, and ultimately could provide researchers
with some insight into how galaxi
Just
like humans and other animals, plants have hormones. One role of plant
hormones is to perceive trouble and then signal to the rest of the plant
to respond. A multicenter team is reporting new details about how
plants respond to a hormone called jasmonic acid, or jasmonate. The
findings could help researchers develop crops that are hardier and more
able to withstand assault, especially in an e
Current
guidance on coronavirus 'largely ignores' the implications for public
health and clinical responses in light of those most at risk, according
to an international group of global health experts.
Researchers
have uncovered stem cell-activated mechanisms of healing after a heart
attack. Stem cells restored cardiac muscle back to its condition before
the heart attack, in turn providing a blueprint of how stem cells may
work.
A new study shows removing liability concerns slightly increases C-section procedures during childbirth.
Language posted on Facebook becomes subtly more formal before people go
to hospital emergency rooms, a new study shows. The finding suggests
that social media language is an often unseen signal of medical distress
and could serve as a way to better understand the context in which
patients seek care, including during times of concern such as the
COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers recruited 2,915 patie
Should you take that trip? How long does the virus last on surfaces?
And what does it mean to "flatten the curve?" (Image credit: Mehdi
Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The European Space Agency and Russia's Roscosmos planned for a July
launch for the ExoMars. They said "the epidemiological situation in
Europe" factored into the delay. (Image credit: European Space Agency
handout/AP)
Research by an international team helps to resolve some of the mystery of why ice ages end by establishing when they end.
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-00760-8
Three leading health officials talk about gauging the size of local
outbreaks, and why containment strategies aren’t futile yet.
The coronavirus has brought leagues to a halt when fans need them most.
As
the world scrambles to confront the disease caused by a novel
coronavirus, Italy has been forced to take such dramatic measures that
the country's emissions have changed, as seen from space.
As K-12 schools across the country announce temporary closures to
contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, there are things teachers
and parents can do to keep students interested in learning at home,
experts say. “I hope that, in addition to whatever worksheets they
assign, teachers will tell kids, ‘I want you to pick one project that
you’re really excited about and go deep,'” says Denise Po
Plus: What it means to 'flatten the curve,' and everything else you need to know about the coronavirus.
New
satellite images show Iranian authorities digging large numbers of
graves in the Qom area, which media reports say is due to the growing
numbers of coronavirus victims in the country.
The
explosive spread of coronavirus can be turned to our advantage, two
infectious disease experts argue: “But only if we intervene early. That
means now.”
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