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As Antarctic sea ice continues its dramatic decline, we need more measurements and much better models
After two seasons of record-breaking lows, Antarctica’s sea ice remains in dramatic decline, tracking well below any winter maximum levels observed since satellite monitoring began during the late 1970s. A layer of frozen seawater that surrounds the Antarctic continent, sea ice cycles from maximum coverage in September to a minimum in February. The summer minimum…
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Getty Images launches a text-to-image AI generator
There are over 15 billion images on the internet that have been created using artificial intelligence tools. Adding to this expansive portfolio of AI-generated media is Getty Images – one of the world’s biggest suppliers of stock images. The US-based media company announced Monday that it is adding generative AI capabilities to its creative content.…
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ISIS provides both for a wide range of science – Physics World
Neutrons and muons: ISIS provides both for a wide range of science – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2023 by IOP… Continue Reading News Source: physicsworld.com
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Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here’s how to reduce the risk
In today’s electronic age, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous. Compared with the lead-acid versions that have dominated the battery market for decades, lithium-ion batteries can charge faster and store more energy for the same amount of weight. These devices make our electronic gadgets and electric cars lighter and longer-lasting – but they also have disadvantages.…
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Understanding A Global Vision Crisis: Cataracts
Consultation with an ophthalmologist. Zaiets Roman This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. It also marks part one of a four-part series on cataracts. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the…
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Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses
Credit: Shutterstock Loneliness is a much discussed social issue, but it is rarely considered to be a workplace problem that needs to be managed like other health issues at work. The Social Connection in Australia 2023 report acknowledges loneliness hurts businesses, as it causes employee absenteeism and reduced productivity. However, people are often unaware particular…
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Forensic Artist Reconstructs the Face of a Bronze Age Woman – ExtremeTech
Forensic Artist Reconstructs the Face of a Bronze Age Woman ExtremeTech See the ‘amazing’ facial reconstruction of a Bronze Age woman discovered crouching in a 4200-year-old grave Livescience.com See the ‘amazing’ facial reconstruction of a Bronze Age woman discovered crouching in a 4,200-year-old grave Yahoo Life View Full Coverage on Google News Continue Reading News Source: https://www.extremetech.com/science/forensic-artist-reconstructs-the-face-of-a-bronze-age-woman
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Data show container deposit schemes reduce rubbish on our beaches
Credit: Shutterstock Our beaches are in trouble. Limited recycling programs and a society that throws away so much have resulted in more than 3 million metric tons of plastic polluting the oceans. An estimated 1.5–1.9% of this rubbish ends up on beaches. So can waste-management strategies such as container deposit schemes make a difference to…
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The future of analyte detection
Example of a whole cell bacterial biosensor. An analyte is sensed, triggering a transcriptional cascade and production of a reporter protein. Credit: Sensors (2017). DOI: 10.3390/s17071623 Licensed under CC BY 4.0 Scientists can do some nifty things with microbes, including engineering bacterial cells to sense and signal the presence of specific compounds. These microbial whole-cell…
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Tailored text messages not enough to improve mobility after heart issues
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Nearly one in three Americans wear a wearable device, like a smartwatch, to track their health and fitness. Studies have shown positive effects of increasing movement in ways that can be measured by these devices, especially for people who recently had a heart attack or other cardiovascular event. But a Michigan…
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