Notices tagged with science, page 42

What happened to the extinct woolly dog?

@Smithsonianmag reports: "Researchers studying the 160-year-old fur of a dog named Mutton in the Smithsonian collections found that the Indigenous breed existed for at least 5,000 years before European colonizers eradicated it."

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#Dogs #Evolution #Extinct #Science

Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft will attempt a historic touchdown on the lunar surface this weekend using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed.

Phys.org reports: https://flip.it/J.aloM

#Moon #Space #Lunar #Japan #Science

Something strange in the early universe: For some reason, many (perhaps most) young galaxies were shaped like pickles or bread sticks, according to a new study.

Possibly these peculiar shapes track giant filaments of dark matter. https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.15232 #astronomy #space #science #astrodon

Your fingerprint is actually 3D. Research into holograms could improve forensic fingerprint analysis.

@TheConversationUS reports on "a 3D structure called a fingermark."

https://flip.it/riBk9Q

#Fingerprint #3D #Science #Crime #Tech

The controversial Peregrine lunar lander will be deliberately crashed into Earth by Jan. 18 after failing in its mission to reach the moon. The lander launched last week with a payload that included human remains, an act that the Navajo Nation president said was "tantamount to desecration of this sacred space." Live Science has more: https://flip.it/BySWV3
#Science #Space #Moon #PeregrineLander #SpaceExploration #NavajoNation

The pattern of lines and whorls on each human fingerprint is unduplicated by any other finger, right? A team of researchers is casting some doubt on that long-held belief. Science Alert has more: https://flip.it/iTAS_T
#Science #Humans #Fingerprints #Biology

Four factors that drove 2023's extreme heat and climate disasters https://phys.org/news/2024-01-factors-drove-extreme-climate-disasters.html #science

Save the date. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible throughout northern Mexico, parts of 15 U.S. states, and southeastern Canada. 32 million people live in the path of totality. Here’s a list of notable locations where they can watch the event. And maybe the rest of us can plan a trip or watch online: https://flip.it/zMot9H
#Science #Eclipse #SolarEclipse #Space

Research shows new evidence that the moon’s early crust contained more water than originally believed. The discovery means “we can finally start to piece together this unknown stage of lunar history,” said Tara Hayden, one of the researchers. Phys.org has more: https://flip.it/Es7LSe
#Science #Space #Moon #SpaceExploration

The Hubble Space Telescope has tracked the most powerful and farthest burst of radio waves ever seen back to a surprising source. Live Science has more: https://flip.it/_kx6vN
#Science #Space #SpaceExploration #HubbleSpaceTelescope #Hubble

Plants are surrounded by a fine mist of airborne compounds that they use for communication and protection. A team of Japanese researchers has deployed real-time imaging techniques to reveal how plants receive and respond to these aerial alarms. Science Alert has more, including footage showing a plant “talking” to its neighbor. https://flip.it/lAl00b
#Science #Plants #Biology #Botany

Gaia, the eight-month-old black-footed cat at Utah’s Hogle Zoo is adorable. The type of cat you could see napping on your windowsill. But Gaia is also a deadly hunter. Black-footed cats catch about 60% of their prey, yet their numbers are decreasing. Smithsonian Magazine tells us more about the species' vulnerability and the so-called “endangered species dating” program designed to save them. https://flip.it/jMFIYu
#Science #Caturday #Cats #EndangeredSpecies

“Honey, is everything OK? You smell a little upset.” Live Science explains how scents are not only important in our relationship to food and the natural world. They also play a role in how we communicate with people we know.
https://flip.it/B.-44T
#Science #Humans #Smell #Relationships

There's a growing link between microbes, mood and mental health.

@KnowableMag reports: "New research suggests that to maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome. The best way to do that right now is not through pills and supplements, but better food."

https://flip.it/GjTd4t

#Health #Neuroscience #Neurology #Microbes #MentalHealth #Science

How fish create “countries” in river systems.

Outdoor Life reports: "A recent study suggests fish don’t travel as far within river systems as many anglers think, which could change our approach to fisheries management."

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#Fish #Fishing #Animals #Biology #Science

Why fruit bats can eat tons of sugar without getting diabetes.

@popsci says "The answer could lie in their genes."

https://flip.it/FT2UKL

#Bat #Animals #Fruit #Science #Biology #Evolution

Why we should all be concerned about the #shortage of #science #teachers

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2411269-why-we-should-all-be-concerned-about-the-shortage-of-science-teachers/?amp;utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=news
#education #teaching

We hear a lot about famous men like Einstein & Darwin.

But there are so many incredible stories of other pioneering trailblazers who have made significant contributions in #science, math, engineering & more, yet haven’t been credited, acknowledged or celebrated.

And when we don’t see ourselves in the #history of STEAM, we may not recognize we are all capable of great achievements too.

That’s why I share the stories you see at #HistoryRemix

The rafts that fire ants form to survive flood waters can be either brittle or ductile, depending on how rapidly the structure is stretched. (Story page has a video).

https://physics.aps.org/articles/v17/s5

#scicomm #physicsmagazine #sciencemastodon #physicsnews
#sciencejournalism #sciencenews #physics #science #scienceiscool #STEM #biologicalphysics #biophysics #nature #ants #sciencevideo

New study suggests some forms of life could exist in Venus's sulfuric acid clouds.

Phys.org reports: "Prior research has suggested that if there is any kind of life form living on Venus, it would likely not be on the surface (it is far too hot) but in the clouds, where temperatures are closer to those found on Earth."

https://flip.it/0aRDB5

#Venus #Space #Life #Astronomy #Science