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2026-02-01

Collar Cams Offer a Bear's Eye View Into the Lives of Grizzlies on Alaska's Desolate North Slope

Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope

2026-02-01

We asked former astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they said - CNN

We asked former astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they said CNN

NASA's Artemis II mission will redefine what American astronauts look like
2026-02-01

NASA's Artemis II mission will redefine what American astronauts look like

Extreme cold has forced NASA to reschedule its next moon mission. On Saturday, the massive Artemis II rocket stands on launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Like Apollo 8 in 1968, it won't land on the lunar surface. Mark Strassmann has more on why the latest mission is considered groundbreaking.

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years
2026-02-01

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that will determine when four astronauts...

NASA Still Training Astronaut Candidates for International Space Station
2026-02-01

NASA Still Training Astronaut Candidates for International Space Station

The 24th class of astronaut candidates will graduate in 2027. The space station is set to be retired in 2030.

‘Varsity sport for the mind’: Alberta students face off in robotics competition
2026-02-01

‘Varsity sport for the mind’: Alberta students face off in robotics competition

A Stony Plain high school became a high-tech arena Saturday afternoon as dozens of student-built robots faced off in the Northern Alberta FIRST Tech Challenge.

Conveying the concept of blue carbon in Japanese media: New study provides insights
2026-02-01

Conveying the concept of blue carbon in Japanese media: New study provides insights

Blue carbon refers to organic carbon captured and stored by the marine and vegetated coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows. These ecosystems act as powerful carbon sinks, sequestering carbon from the atmosphere efficiently like terrestrial forests.

Tanzania is losing fertile land to soil erosion: What's happening and what can be done
2026-02-01

Tanzania is losing fertile land to soil erosion: What's happening and what can be done

Across large parts of northern Tanzania, gully erosion—soil erosion caused by flowing water—is cutting deep scars through fertile farmland, grazing areas, roads and even villages. These gullies grow faster every year and what was once a slow environmental process has accelerated into a humanitarian threat. It has serious consequences for food and livelihood security, infrastructure and biodiversity.

Truth hurts: Prosocial liars perceived as more moral, study finds
2026-02-01

Truth hurts: Prosocial liars perceived as more moral, study finds

While most of us value honesty, we consider those who skew reality to avoid hurting others to be more moral. Despite that, we prefer to hear the harsh truth when the feedback concerns us, according to a study conducted by psychologists from SWPS University and the University of Wrocław.

Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work
2026-01-31

Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work

Community-engaged research often raises questions about who benefits from academic work and how knowledge moves between universities and the people most affected by the issues being studied. In his research and film projects, Kirk French, an assistant professor of anthropology and of film production and media studies at Penn State, works with communities as collaborators rather than subjects, shaping research questions, methods and outcomes alongside local partners.

Expired Cans of Salmon From Decades Ago Preserved a Huge Surprise
2026-01-31

Expired Cans of Salmon From Decades Ago Preserved a Huge Surprise

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Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed
2026-01-31

Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed

A lip-syncing robot, Leonardo's DNA, and new evidence that humans, not glaciers, moved stones to Stonehenge

New robotic sampler aims to transform monitoring of aquatic ecosystems
2026-01-31

New robotic sampler aims to transform monitoring of aquatic ecosystems

Invasive species, pathogens, and parasites can have serious ecological consequences for aquatic ecosystems and also put human health and economies at risk. Early detection of these biological threats is vital for mitigating their impact. A new low-cost autonomous robot expands access to MBARI's engineering innovation, providing resource managers, decision-makers, and communities a tool for monitoring aquatic environments and mitigating the ecological and economic impacts of biological threats.

New study reveals surprising side effects linked to driving electric vehicles: 'It ... has an immediate impact'
2026-01-31

New study reveals surprising side effects linked to driving electric vehicles: 'It ... has an immediate impact'

"These findings show that [it] isn't just a theory — it's already happening in communities."

7 Powerful Iron Man Inventions The MCU Must Explore Soon
2026-01-31

7 Powerful Iron Man Inventions The MCU Must Explore Soon

Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark looks at an Iron Man suit of armor next to his MCU arc reactor

Events this weekend (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)
2026-01-31

Events this weekend (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)

Between the canceled classes and the biting chill, this second week back has been a bit of a frozen blur. While there was hope for "Reduced Operations" to last through Friday, the reopening on Wednesday meant a quick return to the grind and a lot of effort spent avoiding black ice. With the forecast promising more snow, leaning into the reality of the weather feels like the best move. Instead of trying to power through, the focus is on staying warm, keeping things low-effort and finding a genuine reason to enjoy being stuck indoors.SaturdayBridgerton Season 4 Part 1, streaming on NetflixIf you've officially committed to the couch, the Ton has returned at the perfect moment. Season 4 finally turns the lens on Benedict's long-awaited search for the Lady in Silver (adapted from An Offer from a Gentleman). With the first four episodes now streaming, it's the ultimate indulgence for a snowed-in afternoon. Part 2 of the season is set to drop on Feb. 26.The Comedy Zoo: Improv at The Highwire Center, 3701 Eastern Ave., 7-8 p.m.Need a quick escape that doesn't require a six-hour commitment? Highwire Improv is hosting a fast-paced, unscripted hour of chaotic characters and one-off sketches. It's affordable, high-energy and lets you get back under your covers by 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, and doors open at 6:45 p.m.SundayBaltimore Restaurant Week (final weekend)Braving the cold is much easier when there is a three-course meal at the end of the trip. This is the last chance to use the prix fixe menus across the city before they disappear. Local favorites like The Duchess in Hampden, Amicci's in Little Italy and The Helmand in Mount Vernon are all participating. It is a great excuse for a long meal and a much-needed break from dining hall repetition.Vision Board Pizza Party, SBM The Studio, 3900 Falls Rd., 12-2 p.m.Forget high-pressure "New Year, New Me" workshops. This is a low-structure creative hangout focused on journaling, vision boarding and reflection. They provide all the supplies (and the pizza), so you just have to show up and decompress before the Monday grind returns. Tickets are $35 (and going fast).

FAA to Allow 44 SpaceX Starship Launches From Kennedy Space Center per Year
2026-01-31

FAA to Allow 44 SpaceX Starship Launches From Kennedy Space Center per Year

The FAA noted concerns from Brevard County residents about noise, especially sonic booms during late-night operations.

Giant Virus Discovered in Japanese Pond May Hint at Multicellular Life's Origins
2026-01-31

Giant Virus Discovered in Japanese Pond May Hint at Multicellular Life's Origins

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SIU physics research team gets $523K grant to seek more efficient cooling systems
2026-01-31

SIU physics research team gets $523K grant to seek more efficient cooling systems

CARBONDALE – If investigations led by a team of Southern Illinois University Carbondale physics researchers succeed, refrigerators and air conditioners might not demand so much energy.

Light offers a non-invasive alternative to painkillers in veterinary medicine
2026-01-31

Light offers a non-invasive alternative to painkillers in veterinary medicine

Turning on the light to turn off pain: This is the principle behind a new analgesic method called light-induced analgesia (LIA), discovered by scientists from the CNRS1 in rodents. Noninvasive and drug-free, LIA proves to be more effective and longer-lasting than commonly used analgesics such as ibuprofen. The study was published in Nature Communications on 26 January 2026.

Electronic informed consent in research on rare diseases sees strong participant interest
2026-01-31

Electronic informed consent in research on rare diseases sees strong participant interest

Research on rare diagnoses and the development of precision medicine depend on patients being able to share their health data in a secure and ethical manner. The research study, published in Scientific Reports, in which a digital platform was developed to collect electronic informed consent, shows that many participants want to contribute to research and appreciate the digital solution, but also that the technology needs further development.

Investing in NMSU research will drive state forward
2026-01-31

Investing in NMSU research will drive state forward

New Mexico stands at a crossroads. The choices we make today about research and innovation will shape our economy, our communities and our future for decades to come.

2026-01-31

A world-first mouse that makes gene activity visible - Phys.org

A world-first mouse that makes gene activity visible Phys.org

Saturday Citations: Understanding procrastination; delicious baby sauropods; a study on musical 'pleasure chills'
2026-01-31

Saturday Citations: Understanding procrastination; delicious baby sauropods; a study on musical 'pleasure chills'

This week, researchers identified the role of the brain's protein clean-up system in dementia. Fecal transplants show promising benefits in treating multiple cancer types. And biologists found that saltwater crocodiles traveled thousands of miles across the Indian Ocean.

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky | CNN
2026-01-31

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky | CNN

Ahead of the anticipated launch of the Artemis II mission, catch a glimpse of February’s full moon, called the snow moon.

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky
2026-01-31

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

Ahead of the anticipated launch of the Artemis II mission, catch a glimpse of February’s full moon, called the snow moon.

2026-01-31

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky - CNN

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky CNNI'll be taking early morning walks to see this weekend's full Moon. Here's why you should too BBC Sky at Night MagazineThe last Moon of meteorological winter BBCFebruary full Snow Moon will rise soon. Will it bring more snow to Mississippi? The Clarion-LedgerFebruary kicks off with a full moon. How you can see the Snow Moon. USA Today

Explore the Stratosphere With a DIY Pico balloon
2026-01-31

Explore the Stratosphere With a DIY Pico balloon

There’s an interesting development in amateur ballooning: using so-called superpressure balloons, which float high in the atmosphere indefinitely rather than simply going up and up and then popping like a normal weather balloon. Superpressure balloons can last for months and travel long distances, potentially circumnavigating the globe, all the while reporting their position.You might imagine that an undertaking like this would be immensely difficult and cost thousands of dollars. In fact, you can build and launch such a balloon for about the cost of a fancy dinner out. You just have to think small! That’s why amateur balloonists call them pico balloons.The payload of a pico balloon is so light (between 12 to 30 grams) that you can use a large Mylar party balloon filled with helium to lift it. They’re also inexpensive; that’s important because you won’t get your payload back. And because such diminutive payloads don’t pose a danger to aircraft, they aren’t subject to the many rules and restrictions on free-floating balloons that carry more mass.The essential advances that made pico ballooning possible were figuring out how to track a balloon no matter where in the world it might be and how to power such tiny payloads. A lot of folks worked on these challenges and came up with good solutions that aren’t hard or expensive to reproduce.What is WSPR?Amazingly, the global tracking of the balloon’s telemetry is done without satellites. Instead, pico balloonists take advantage of an amateur-radio network called WSPR (Weak Signal Propagation Reporter), a protocol developed by a rather famous ham-radio enthusiast—Joseph Hooton Taylor Jr., one of the two scientists awarded the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering binary pulsars. A Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller [top left] is soldered directly to a daughterboard consisting of a high-frequency transmitter and a GPS module [bottom left], which are all powered by solar panels [right].James ProvostWSPR was designed to monitor signal-propagation conditions for different radio bands—useful information if you’re a ham trying to make distant contacts. WSPR can also record low-power balloon-telemetry signals. WSPR is very low bandwidth—less than 10 bits per minute—but it does the job. A worldwide network of radio amateurs receives these WSPR signals and reports them publicly over the internet, which gives picoballoonists a way to track their flights. You need at least a general-class ham-radio license to launch a pico balloon, as one is required to transmit on the bands used for long-distance telemetry.The pico balloon payload I chose to build is based on the aptly named US $4 Raspberry Pi Pico board, with a solder-on daughterboard that contains a GPS receiver and transmitter. The folks who developed this daughterboard and associated software (to create what they call the Jetpack WSPR Tracker) have done a fantastic job of making their work easy to reproduce.You could, in principle, power the Jetpack tracker with batteries, but in practice it would be impossible to keep them warm in the stratosphere, where average temperatures can be as low as –51 °C. Instead, the tracker runs off two lightweight solar modules. At night, it gracefully powers down. When the sun rises high enough in the morning, the tracker powers up and starts transmitting again.My first pico balloon made it only halfway across the Atlantic before going silent.I had five Jetpack boards custom-manufactured in China for just $39. The cost nearly doubled after adding shipping and tariff charges. Still that’s really cheap, even when you add the cost of the Raspberry Pi ($4), the party balloon ($10 for two), the helium ($10 at my local supermarket), and the two solar modules ($7 each).The biggest sticking point I had with the Jetpack design was the liberties it takes with spurious emissions from its transmitter. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations call for spurious emissions to be at least 43 decibels below the power of the transmitted signal. But my transmitter had strong unwanted emissions at odd harmonics of the fundamental frequency. (That’s because the transmitter is a Si5351A temperature-controlled oscillator, which outputs a square wave, not a sinusoid.) Taking measurements, I could see that the third harmonic at 42 megahertz was only 25 dB quieter than the 14-MHz fundamental of my WSPR signal’s frequency. As of press time, the WSPR network had tracked my balloon from the Eastern United States to the Mediterranean coast. James ProvostIn practical terms, this shouldn’t create any noticeable interference, given that this transmitter puts out milliwatts at most and floats miles away from the nearest receiver. Still, I wanted to be fully compliant with FCC regulations, so I added traps to the antenna—simple circuit elements that hams use to allow a single antenna to work on multiple bands by altering how the antenna resonates at different frequencies. Each trap was made of a small inductor (four 5-millimeter-diameter loops of No. 32 magnet wire) in parallel with a 220-picofarad capacitor. I tuned them with the help of a NanoVNA signal analyzer by stretching the loops apart slightly. I attached the traps directly to the tracker board, so that they quashed the spurious 42-MHz emissions at the source. That worked well and added only 0.3 grams of weight.With my payload complete, I partially filled my balloon with helium. You want the balloon to hold just a little more gas than it takes to lift the payload off the ground. This will give the helium room to expand as the balloon climbs to its final altitude.My first pico balloon, launched from a park near my home in North Carolina, made it only halfway across the Atlantic before going silent. My second went up and was never heard from again. The third was indeed the charm. It crossed the Iberian Peninsula and at the time of this writing is somewhere over the Mediterranean at an altitude of nearly 12 kilometers. With any luck, it might go on to orbit the planet.I’m a little puzzled about the balloons’ telemetry messages received on the WSPR network, as they have been few and far between. My best guess is that power from the horizontal solar panels I’m using is marginal, with the winter sun being so low in the sky. That’s something I should have thought about before launching the first balloon just 24 hours after the winter solstice!This article appears in the February 2026 print issue as “Long-Duration Amateur Ballooning.”

Intriguing New Machine Turns Air Into Gasoline You Can Put Straight Into Your Car
2026-01-31

Intriguing New Machine Turns Air Into Gasoline You Can Put Straight Into Your Car

Too good to be true?The post Intriguing New Machine Turns Air Into Gasoline You Can Put Straight Into Your Car appeared first on Futurism.

February stargazing: A planet parade comes to town
2026-01-31

February stargazing: A planet parade comes to town

And why 2026 could be a big year for spotting auroras.The post February stargazing: A planet parade comes to town appeared first on Popular Science.

University of Cincinnati Lands $1.1M Grant to Innovate Medical Training with AI Technology
2026-01-31

University of Cincinnati Lands $1.1M Grant to Innovate Medical Training with AI Technology

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine received a $1.1 million grant to develop an AI-driven program for medical education focusing on personalized feedback and clinical reasoning.

Walmart Just Got a Lot More Chichi
2026-01-31

Walmart Just Got a Lot More Chichi

A $1,699 De'Longhi espresso machine isn't the first thing most people associate with Walmart, and that's exactly the point. The retailer is quietly reshaping its home aisle—think ocher velvet chairs, pastel air crockpots, and higher-end appliances—as it tries to pull in wealthier shoppers and close a widening...

Ancient tools in China are forcing scientists to rethink early humans
2026-01-31

Ancient tools in China are forcing scientists to rethink early humans

Archaeologists in central China have uncovered evidence that early humans were far more inventive than long assumed. Excavations at the Xigou site reveal advanced stone tools, including the earliest known examples of tools fitted with handles in East Asia, dating back as far as 160,000 years. These discoveries show that ancient populations in the region carefully planned, crafted, and adapted their tools to meet changing environments.

2026-01-31

South Okanagan observatory’s ‘DRAGONS’ map the magnetic structures of the Milky Way - Kelowna Capital News

South Okanagan observatory’s ‘DRAGONS’ map the magnetic structures of the Milky Way Kelowna Capital NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

South Okanagan observatory’s ‘DRAGONS’ map the magnetic structures of the Milky Way
2026-01-31

South Okanagan observatory’s ‘DRAGONS’ map the magnetic structures of the Milky Way

The research made long theorized structures visible for the first time

It’s Starting to Look Like AI Has Killed the Entire Model of College
2026-01-31

It’s Starting to Look Like AI Has Killed the Entire Model of College

"Colleges and universities face an existential issue before them."The post It’s Starting to Look Like AI Has Killed the Entire Model of College appeared first on Futurism.

AI-Era Position Statement to Protect the Integrity of Healthcare, Technology, and Services Benchmarking published by Black Book Research
2026-01-31

AI-Era Position Statement to Protect the Integrity of Healthcare, Technology, and Services Benchmarking published by Black Book Research

Black Book outlines an AI-era integrity architecture for healthcare benchmarking, instrumentation hardening, tiered verification, real-time anomaly detection, and longitudinal observability, paired with transparent, audit-ready reporting and responsible AI use with clear human accountability.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Profits Topped $8 Billion Last Year As Record-Setting IPO Talk Heats Up: Report
2026-01-31

Elon Musk's SpaceX Profits Topped $8 Billion Last Year As Record-Setting IPO Talk Heats Up: Report

Elon Musk–led SpaceX reportedly generated approximately $8 billion in profit on revenues ranging from $15 billion to $16 billion last year, offering fresh insight into the company's financial standing as the rocket manufacturer prepares for what could become the world's largest initial public offering.The figures, which had not previously been made public, were reported by Reuters on Friday, citing sources familiar with SpaceX's finances.The company did not immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comment. Banks Eye $50 Billion Raise At $1.5 Trillion ValuationAccording to Reuters, the figures have led some banks to estimate that the company could raise more than $50 billion at a valuation above $1.5 trillion. SpaceX is reportedly planning to launch the most significant IPO in the world, close to Musk’s 55th ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

2026-01-31

London astronaut Jeremy Hansen will have to wait a bit longer for his lunar journey - CTV News

London astronaut Jeremy Hansen will have to wait a bit longer for his lunar journey CTV NewsNASA Updates Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal, Launch Opportunities NASA (.gov)For the first time in half a century, astronauts are going back to the Moon The EconomistHumans head back toward Moon for first time in 50 years: Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II Yahoo News CanadaHow NASA is dealing with the Artemis II heat shield problem CBC

Mini Tornadoes Spin Out Dried Cellulose Nanofibers
2026-01-31

Mini Tornadoes Spin Out Dried Cellulose Nanofibers

Researchers at the University of Maine and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are collaborating on a new way to dry non-aggregated cellulose nanofiber--a material that could replace plastics in a wide range of products.

Tunisia's famed blue-and-white village threatened after record rains
2026-01-31

Tunisia's famed blue-and-white village threatened after record rains

Perched on a hill overlooking Carthage, Tunisia's famed blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said now faces the threat of landslides, after record rainfall tore through parts of its slopes.

FAU Engineering Launches the Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering
2026-01-31

FAU Engineering Launches the Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering

FAU engineering's Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE) advances innovation in engineering and computation, using AI-driven analytics to extract insight from biological data research.

Zooming in, Zooming Out: Q&A with SLAC's Deputy Director for Science & Technology Alberto Salleo
2026-01-31

Zooming in, Zooming Out: Q&A with SLAC's Deputy Director for Science & Technology Alberto Salleo

Less than a year into his new role as SLAC's deputy lab director for science and technology and chief research officer, Salleo is leaning into his penchant for making connections across the broad landscape of the lab's research.

2026-01-31

Sechelt Skies: Regulus appears and evening planets - Coast Reporter

Sechelt Skies: Regulus appears and evening planets Coast Reporter9 night sky events to see in February, from a ring-of-fire eclipse to a snow moon National GeographicThis Week's Sky at a Glance, January 30 – February 8 Sky & TelescopeWhat’s Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA NASA Science (.gov)

Institute for Data Science in Oncology Announces New Focus-Area Lead for Advancing Data Science to Reduce Public Cancer Burden
2026-01-31

Institute for Data Science in Oncology Announces New Focus-Area Lead for Advancing Data Science to Reduce Public Cancer Burden

The Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO) at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the appointment of Iakovos Toumazis, Ph.D., to lead its focused efforts in advancing decision analytics for health.

NIH Guide Notices for 01-30-2026 (The NIH Guide TOC)
2026-01-31

NIH Guide Notices for 01-30-2026 (The NIH Guide TOC)

Dear Colleagues: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued the following policy notices this week. If you have any questions, please contact your Federal Contracts and Grants Officer (https://research.uci.edu/about-or/contact/staff-by-dept...

New Computer Simulation Could Light the Way to Safer Cannabinoid-Based Pharmaceuticals
2026-01-31

New Computer Simulation Could Light the Way to Safer Cannabinoid-Based Pharmaceuticals

New psychoactive substances, originally developed as potential analgesics but abandoned due to adverse side effects, may still have pharmaceutical value if researchers could nail down the causes of those side effects. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign used deep...

New Dashboard Helps Predict and Plan for Disease Outbreaks
2026-01-31

New Dashboard Helps Predict and Plan for Disease Outbreaks

When infectious diseases surge, timing matters. A forecasting platform developed at the School of UC San Diego Global Policy and Strategy is helping Peru and Brazil predict outbreaks of dengue and malaria

For the First Time, Scientists Detect Molecule Critical to Life in Interstellar Space
2026-01-31

For the First Time, Scientists Detect Molecule Critical to Life in Interstellar Space

For the first time, a complex, ring-shaped molecule containing 13 atoms—including sulfur—has been detected in interstellar space, based on laboratory measurements. The discovery closes a critical gap by linking simple chemistry in space with the complex organic building blocks found in comets and meteorites. This represents a major step toward explaining the cosmic origins of the chemistry of life.

The Danny Moses Show: What's causing your energy prices to spike?
2026-01-31

The Danny Moses Show: What's causing your energy prices to spike?

On this episode of The Danny Moses Show, Danny breaks down why electricity costs are climbing, from the AI-driven surge in data centers to aging grid infrastructure and natural gas price shocks.

Cracks on Europa Sport Traces of Ammonia
2026-01-31

Cracks on Europa Sport Traces of Ammonia

The search for life-supporting worlds in the Solar System includes the Jovian moon Europa. Yes, it's an iceberg of a world, but underneath its frozen exterior lies a deep, salty ocean and a nickel-iron core. It's heated by tidal flexing, and that puts pressure on the interior ocean, sending water and salts to the surface. As things turn out, there's also evidence of ammonia-bearing compounds on the surface. All these things combine to provide a fascinating look at Europa's geology and potential as a haven for life.

Canada's largest cancer research tumour bank moves to new home at KHSC
2026-01-31

Canada's largest cancer research tumour bank moves to new home at KHSC

KHSC will be the new home of samples collected from decades of cancer clinical trials as the Tumour Tissue Data Repository (TDDR) and Queen’s Laboratory for Molecular Pathology (QLMP) move under one roof in a new facility.

CERN supercollider gets sustainable side hustle heating local homes
2026-01-31

CERN supercollider gets sustainable side hustle heating local homes

Okay, CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) might have uncovered the Higgs boson and helped redefine our concept of physical reality, but what has it done for us lately? How about a side hustle heating several thousand homes in the neighborhood?Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: CERN, Particle accelerator, Heating, Sustainability

Canada’s largest cancer research tumour bank moves to new home at KHSC
2026-01-31

Canada’s largest cancer research tumour bank moves to new home at KHSC

KHSC will be the new home of samples collected from decades of cancer clinical trials as the Tumour Tissue Data Repository (TDDR) and Queen’s Laboratory for Molecular Pathology (QLMP) move under one roof in a new facility. The facility was built to accommodate the growing space and infrastructure needs of the program, as well as to [...]

Caltech research building project concept gets design review approval, amid heavy pushback
2026-01-30

Caltech research building project concept gets design review approval, amid heavy pushback

Caltech proposed a four-story research and development building project located at Green Street and Holliston Avenue. Here's what you need to know.

Webb reveals five-galaxy merger just 800 million years after the Big Bang
2026-01-30

Webb reveals five-galaxy merger just 800 million years after the Big Bang

Astronomers at Texas A&M University have discovered a rare, tightly packed collision of galaxies in the early universe, suggesting that galaxies were interacting and shaping their surroundings far earlier than scientists had predicted. Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the researchers identified an ongoing merger event of at least five galaxies about 800 million years after the Big Bang, along with evidence that the collision was redistributing heavy elements beyond the galaxies themselves.

2026-01-30

Scientists Just Watched These Entities Rapidly Evolve In Space. They Could Save Our Lives. - Yahoo

Scientists Just Watched These Entities Rapidly Evolve In Space. They Could Save Our Lives. YahooView Full Coverage on Google News

USask accelerates research, training for critical mineral innovation
2026-01-30

USask accelerates research, training for critical mineral innovation

Critical minerals are essential to modern technology, from clean energy to smartphones and medical imaging. As global demand for these materials increases, the University of...

US method could make 36 times more bio-based jet fuel with microbial ‘bad habits’, AI
2026-01-30

US method could make 36 times more bio-based jet fuel with microbial ‘bad habits’, AI

New research from Berkeley Lab shows how AI and biological biosensors can slash bioproduct development timelines.

The Lancet publishes final results from the first randomized controlled trial in Breast AI
2026-01-30

The Lancet publishes final results from the first randomized controlled trial in Breast AI

New research highlights Transpara Detection's impact on the MASAI trial's final endpoint: interval cancers

2026-01-30

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site - Yahoo News Canada

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site Yahoo News CanadaView Full Coverage on Google News

2026-01-30

NASA Delays the First Artemis Moonshot With Astronauts Because of Extreme Cold at the Launch Site

NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site

2026-01-30

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site - AP News

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

2026-01-30

2 Nuclear Energy Stocks for Explosive Growth

In this piece, we’ll check in on a few nuclear energy names that might be worth a second look now that the AI-driven hype has cooled off a bit. Undoubtedly, even a steep correction (think 40-50%) might not be enough of a discount should an AI bubble finally end up popping, dragging down many of ... 2 Nuclear Energy Stocks for Explosive GrowthThe post 2 Nuclear Energy Stocks for Explosive Growth appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..

One of Earth's most abundant organisms is surprisingly fragile
2026-01-30

One of Earth's most abundant organisms is surprisingly fragile

A group of ocean bacteria long considered perfectly adapted to life in nutrient-poor waters may be more vulnerable to environmental change than scientists realized. The bacteria, known as SAR11, dominate surface seawater worldwide and can make up as much as 40% of marine bacterial cells.

The devastation of island land snails: Pacific leads global wave of extinctions, researchers find
2026-01-30

The devastation of island land snails: Pacific leads global wave of extinctions, researchers find

A comprehensive new review paper reveals the staggering loss of biodiversity among island land snails globally. Lead author Robert Cowie of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) and co-authors note that "devastation" is not a hyperbolic term, pointing out that extinction rates on high volcanic islands commonly range from 30% to as high as 80%.

Bromacker regurgitalite reveals what an early land predator spit up 290 million years ago
2026-01-30

Bromacker regurgitalite reveals what an early land predator spit up 290 million years ago

New research conducted by paleontologists from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the CNRS (France) documents the earliest occurrence of a fossilized regurgitation produced by a strictly terrestrial predator from the early Permian Bromacker locality. Led by MfN doctoral researcher Arnaud Rebillard, the international team identified the bone content preserved within the regurgitation and discovered remains belonging to three animals of different species and body sizes.

Corals' boldest cousins: Zoantharians bend the laws of evolution
2026-01-30

Corals' boldest cousins: Zoantharians bend the laws of evolution

In the realm of marine biogeography, there is a widely held scientific principle: the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans are worlds apart. If you dive in Brazil and then in Okinawa, you expect to see entirely different groups of fish and coral. But according to a new global study published in Frontiers of Biogeography, one group of colorful hexacorals, anemone-like creatures—known as zoantharians—is breaking all the rules.

Dinosaur National Monument Construction Work Turns Up New Fossils, Leading to the First Excavation at One Site in More Than a Century
2026-01-30

Dinosaur National Monument Construction Work Turns Up New Fossils, Leading to the First Excavation at One Site in More Than a Century

Recent digs revealed roughly 20 feet of a long-necked dinosaur's skeleton, and paleontologists suspect even more bones are lurking underground

Microsoft Stock Takes Most Massive Single-Day Loss Since Pandemic as Its AI Efforts Flail
2026-01-30

Microsoft Stock Takes Most Massive Single-Day Loss Since Pandemic as Its AI Efforts Flail

A historic day at the stock market for all the wrong reasons.The post Microsoft Stock Takes Most Massive Single-Day Loss Since Pandemic as Its AI Efforts Flail appeared first on Futurism.

What Are Risk Sciences? A New Framework for Understanding Risk and Uncertainty
2026-01-30

What Are Risk Sciences? A New Framework for Understanding Risk and Uncertainty

A new article introduces "risk sciences" as an emerging interdisciplinary field focused on understanding and managing uncertainty across natural, social, economic, and technological domains. The study proposes a three-dimensional framework--identification and assessment, mechanism and strategy, and behavior and decision--to organize diverse risk research. By integrating insights across disciplines, the framework aims to strengthen societal resilience in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.

NeuroEM Therapeutics(R) Appoints Dr. W. Scott Burgin as Chief Medical Officer
2026-01-30

NeuroEM Therapeutics(R) Appoints Dr. W. Scott Burgin as Chief Medical Officer

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2026 / NeuroEM Therapeutics®, an award-winning clinical-stage biotechnology research company pioneering the use of radio frequencies to reverse Alzheimer's disease, announced today the addition of W. Scott Burgin, MD, to its executive...

Study offers practical guide for AI application in marine conservation and fisheries
2026-01-30

Study offers practical guide for AI application in marine conservation and fisheries

Every day, thousands of images and signals are collected at sea. Sonar, buoys, satellites, and cameras installed on ships generate enormous amounts of data. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used to interpret this information. For example, to detect the presence of dolphins in real time to prevent bycatch, to estimate biodiversity indicators, or to automatically identify species caught onboard fishing vessels and improve fisheries management models. But behind this technological transformation emerges a key question: can we fully trust what AI says when the health of the ocean is at stake?

For injured sea turtles like 'Porkchop,' Southern California's Aquarium of the Pacific has doubled its care space
2026-01-30

For injured sea turtles like 'Porkchop,' Southern California's Aquarium of the Pacific has doubled its care space

A hunk of romaine was easy pickings for Porkchop and her three flippers. On a rainy day last week, the green sea turtle pumped her limbs and stretched her beak up to chomp a lettuce leaf floating on the surface of a tank at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. That's where she's been on the mend since early March, when she arrived with a hook lodged in her throat and a flipper that was mostly dead from fishing line that had choked off circulation.

Another kind of student debt is entrenching inequality: 'Time inheritance'
2026-01-30

Another kind of student debt is entrenching inequality: 'Time inheritance'

In November 2012, during my first year as a Ph.D. student, a 23-year-old medical student knocked on my door. Earlier that day, we had been discussing our ages in our shared kitchen. At 30, I had stayed silent, feeling a sharp sting of embarrassment next to my 20-something housemates.

2026-01-30

Laboratory Informatics Market Growth Outlook 20262033 Shows 5.8% CAGR Persistence Market Research

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The global laboratory informatics market is experiencing significant growth, with projections indicating an increase from US$ 4.0 billion in 2026 to US$ 5.9 ...

Rocket Lab launches Korean disaster-monitoring satellite after long delay
2026-01-30

Rocket Lab launches Korean disaster-monitoring satellite after long delay

Rocket Lab launched a South Korean disaster-monitoring satellite from New Zealand on Thursday (Jan. 29), about six weeks later than originally planned.

Waymo Robotaxi Hits Child
2026-01-30

Waymo Robotaxi Hits Child

A self-driving Waymo taxi hit a child near a southern California elementary school last week, prompting a fresh federal review of the company's technology and safety practices, KTLA reports. Waymo said in a blog post that the child suffered minor injuries when they ran into the street from behind a...

AI helps doctors spot breast cancer in scans: world-first trial
2026-01-30

AI helps doctors spot breast cancer in scans: world-first trial

Artificial intelligence helps doctors spot more cases of breast cancer when reading routine scans, a world-first trial found Friday. The results suggest countries should roll out programmes taking advantage of AI’s scanning power to ease the workload of short-staffed radiologists, the Swedish lead researchers said. Well before the release of ChatGPT in 2022 raised global [...]The post AI helps doctors spot breast cancer in scans: world-first trial appeared first on Digital Journal.

2026-01-30

Smart Irrigation Controller Market Expected To Reach US$ US$1,205.3 Million By 2032 Persistence Market Research

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The global Smart Irrigation Controller Market was valued at US$ 461.5 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 1,205.3 million by 2032, growing at a ...

Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball
2026-01-30

Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball

Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio.

Scientific 'spam filter' flags over 250,000 potentially fake cancer studies
2026-01-30

Scientific 'spam filter' flags over 250,000 potentially fake cancer studies

A new machine learning tool has identified more than 250,000 cancer research papers that may have been produced by so-called "paper mills." Developed by QUT researcher Professor Adrian Barnett, from the School of Public Health and Social Work and Australian Center for Health Services and Innovation (AusHSI), and an international team of collaborators, the study, published in The BMJ, analyzed 2.6 million cancer studies from 1999 to 2024.

On the nose: Reddit users report self-image struggles after years of exposure to Eurocentric beauty standards online
2026-01-29

On the nose: Reddit users report self-image struggles after years of exposure to Eurocentric beauty standards online

New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has explored how facial filters, pop culture and centuries-old stereotypes are shaping how people see their faces. The study investigated the way the nose is represented on social media, and how this connects to a long history of gender and race politics. The paper "Looking at the Nose: Gender, Jewishness, and the Politics of Visual Mediation" was published in the journal Body & Society.

Ancient DNA reveals 12,000-year-old case of rare genetic disease
2026-01-29

Ancient DNA reveals 12,000-year-old case of rare genetic disease

Researchers led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Center have identified genetic variants associated with a rare inherited growth disorder in two prehistoric individuals who lived more than 12,000 years ago. Using ancient DNA analysis and modern clinical genetics, they diagnosed the condition in a mother and daughter buried together in southern Italy. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the study shows that paleogenomics can now reconstruct ancient population history and diagnose rare genetic diseases in prehistoric individuals.

Self-powered composite material detects its own cracks
2026-01-29

Self-powered composite material detects its own cracks

A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries to monitor structural health without the need for an external power source. The technology was shared in a paper published in the International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials on January 9, 2026.

UWM researcher studies zebrafish to gain further understanding of human brain development
2026-01-29

UWM researcher studies zebrafish to gain further understanding of human brain development

UWM researcher studies zebrafish to gain further understanding of human brain developmentThe post UWM researcher studies zebrafish to gain further understanding of human brain development appeared first on UWM REPORT.

Measuring the quantum extent of a single molecule confined to a nanodroplet
2026-01-29

Measuring the quantum extent of a single molecule confined to a nanodroplet

There is no measurement that can directly observe the wave function of a quantum mechanical system, but the wave function is still enormously useful as its (complex) square represents the probability density of the system or elements of the system. But for a confined system, the wave function can be inferred.

2 Michigan colleges rank in top 100 globally, TIME ranking says
2026-01-29

2 Michigan colleges rank in top 100 globally, TIME ranking says

This year’s ranking was determined based on three categories: “Academic capacity & performance,” “Innovation & economic impact” and “Global engagement.”

2026-01-29

New oat pangenome research explains why breeding has been slow and what could change next

Canadian research has contributed to a major oat genetics milestone that is reshaping how researchers approach the crop.

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 29
2026-01-29

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 29

We're getting closer to the Full Moon.We're only days away from the Full Moon now, so when we look up there is plenty to see.Keep reading to find out exactly what's on display.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Thursday, Jan. 29, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily ...

Girls Sue Elite Private School Over Explicit Photos
2026-01-29

Girls Sue Elite Private School Over Explicit Photos

Two teens who say a Brooklyn teacher coerced them into sending nude photos are now suing him and the elite private school that employed him, accusing Saint Ann's School of ignoring warnings and failing to protect them or stop the spread of explicit images. The federal lawsuit, filed Thursday in...

Bicara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BCAX) Earns Market Perform Rating from Analysts at Citizens Jmp
2026-01-29

Bicara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BCAX) Earns Market Perform Rating from Analysts at Citizens Jmp

Equities researchers at Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on shares of Bicara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BCAX – Get Free Report) in a report issued on Thursday. The firm set a “market perform” rating and a $31.00 price target on the stock. Citizens Jmp’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 86.86% from the company’s current price. BCAX [...]

Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
2026-01-29

Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission

For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.

South Okanagan observatory helps create map of Milky Way magnetism
2026-01-29

South Okanagan observatory helps create map of Milky Way magnetism

International scientists have gotten their clearest view yet of the Milky Way's magnetic field thanks to a project based in the Okanagan.Dr. Alex Hill, assistant professor in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, is a radio astronomy specialist w...

Exhibit explores legacy of Cornell’s most generous donor
2026-01-29

Exhibit explores legacy of Cornell’s most generous donor

The exhibition features photographs, documents and other materials from Chuck Feeney’s personal papers and the archives of the Atlantic Philanthropies.

Digital Science and Silverchair Partner to Bring Researcher Identity and Integrity Screening Into Editorial Workflows
2026-01-29

Digital Science and Silverchair Partner to Bring Researcher Identity and Integrity Screening Into Editorial Workflows

Digital Science and Silverchair have partnered to support research integrity for publishers by integrating the Dimensions Author Check API into ScholarOne Manuscripts.

2026-01-29

Scientists discovered a city-sized bulge on the Yellowstone volcano’s north rim - oregonlive.com

Scientists discovered a city-sized bulge on the Yellowstone volcano’s north rim oregonlive.comYellowstone Scientists Monitor Chicago-Sized Bulge Along Volcano's North Rim cowboystatedaily.comYellowstone National Park Scientists Downplay Chicago-Sized Volcanic Bulge As Travelers Fear "It's Going To Blow" TheTravelYellowstone Park’s uplift is back as ground near Norris Geyser Basis shifts slightly News From The StatesScientists are monitoring a 'Chicago-sized bulge' at Yellowstone, should you reschedule your trip? travelhost.com

This southeastern state is the fastest growing in the U.S. — and it’s not Florida
2026-01-29

This southeastern state is the fastest growing in the U.S. — and it’s not Florida

The South grew more and faster than any other region in 2025.

Study Highlights the Struggles of Interdisciplinary Research in Academia: Insights from Ohio State, UMBC, and Indiana University
2026-01-29

Study Highlights the Struggles of Interdisciplinary Research in Academia: Insights from Ohio State, UMBC, and Indiana University

A study highlights the gap between the academic support for interdisciplinary research and its reality, suggesting reforms are needed for true collaboration.

Can justice happen on a laptop? Study says yes
2026-01-29

Can justice happen on a laptop? Study says yes

As courts increasingly turn to virtual proceedings, jurors who deliberate online may be just as attentive, engaged, and fair-minded as those who meet face-to-face, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.