117 articles from MONDAY 7.10.2019
New method gives first global picture of mutual predictability of atmosphere and ocean
University of Maryland (UMD) scientists have carried out a novel statistical analysis to determine for the first time a global picture of how the ocean helps predict the low-level atmosphere and vice versa. They observed ubiquitous influence of the ocean on the atmosphere in the extratropics, which has been difficult to demonstrate with dynamic models of atmospheric and oceanic circulation. The...
Saturn surpasses Kupiter after the discovery of 20 new moons—and you can help name them
Move over Jupiter; Saturn is the new moon king.
Florida python program nabs 900th snake, including new record
There is more than one python-hunting army in Florida, but the one run by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission just hit another milestone including the largest python the group has ever captured.
Bacteria trapped—and terminated—by graphene filter
Airborne bacteria may see what looks like a comfy shag carpet on which to settle. But it's a trap.
Nodulation connected to higher resistance against powdery mildew in legumes
Scientists have long known that nodulation is important to plant health. Nodulation occurs when nodules, which form on the roots of plants (primarily legumes), form a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that deliver nutrients to the plant. This process is a key part of sustainable agriculture and makes legumes an important source of protein for much of the world. However, recent...
Dog owners often inaccurately measure out kibble, study finds
A cup might seem like the most obvious way to measure out dry dog food, but new University of Guelph research finds that when it comes to getting portions right, dog owners often get it wrong.
Curiosity rover finds an ancient oasis on Mars
If you could travel back in time 3.5 billion years, what would Mars look like? The picture is evolving among scientists working with NASA's Curiosity rover.
The next big California vs. Trump fight is over water and endangered species
Just how far will California Gov. Gavin Newsom go in his high-profile fight with the Trump administration over environmental protections?
Cesium vapor aids in the search for dark matter
The hunt for dark matter is one of the most exciting challenges facing fundamental physics in the 21st century. Researchers have long known that it must exist, as many astrophysical observations would otherwise be impossible to explain. For example, stars rotate much faster in galaxies than they would if only 'normal' matter existed.
Did you solve it? Getting coins out of the bank
The answer to today’s money problemEarlier today I set you the following problem. It was a tricky one, and judging from the BTL comments the solution is eagerly awaited. Let me restate the problem before we get there. It concerns a game on a grid with an infinite number of rows and columns, and starts with three coins in the top left corner of the grid, as illustrated here. Continue...
New method gives first global picture of mutual predictability of atmosphere and ocean
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:58
Scientists have carried out a novel statistical analysis to determine for the first time a global picture of how the ocean helps predict the low-level atmosphere and vice versa. They observed ubiquitous influence of the ocean on the atmosphere in the extratropics, which has been difficult to demonstrate with dynamic models of atmospheric and oceanic circulation.
CTE risk, severity increases with years playing American football
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:52
The risk and severity of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increases with the number of years playing American football according to a new study. These findings reaffirm the relationship between playing tackle football and CTE, and for the first time quantify the strength of that relationship.
Surprise contributor to multiple sclerosis
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:52
The discovery suggests new avenues for devising treatments and is a vital step toward finding a cure.
Soft robot programmed to move like an inchworm
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:52
Researchers have created a miniature robot that can crawl with inchworm-like motion. The underlying technology could one day transform industries from aviation to smart wearables.
Navigating 'Neuralville': Virtual town helps map brain functions
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:52
Experiments showed that the brain's parahippocampal place area is involved in recognizing a particular kind of place, while the brain's retrosplenial complex is involved in mentally mapping the locations of particular places.
Nevada health officials are fighting to stop the spread of 'Zombie deer disease.' But you could already be eating infected meat without knowing it, one researcher warns.
"Zombie deer disease," which kills deer and elk, has already been reported in 24 states. Health officials are trying to stop its spread in...
Cesium vapor aids in the search for dark matter
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:33
Physicists manage to further narrow down range of the search for dark matter.
Early breeding season for some Arctic seabirds due global warming
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:33
The breeding season of some seabirds in Arctic regions takes place earlier as a result of the temperature rise caused by climate change, according to a new article.
Young infants with fever may be more likely to develop infections
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:33
Infants with a high fever may be at increased risk for infections, according to new research.
Large genome-wide association study illuminates genetic risk factors for gout
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:33
Researchers, using a method called genome-wide association study, have illuminated the genetic underpinnings of high serum urate, the blood condition that brings on gout. The study will inform efforts to develop screening tests for gout risk as well as potential new treatments.
How to make conservation initiatives more contagious
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:33
New research shows conservation initiatives often spread like diseases, helping scientists and policymakers design programmes more likely to be taken up.
China is on track to meet its emissions goals for 2020
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:33
Polluting emissions from Chinese thermal power plants declined significantly between 2014 and 2017, according to new research. The study analyzed data from 2014, when China introduced the ambitious Ultra-Low Emissions (ULE) Standards Policy for renovating coal-fired power stations to limit air pollutant emissions, to 2017.
The benefits of updating agricultural drainage infrastructure
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:33
The massive underground infrastructure that allows farmers to cultivate crops on much of the world's most productive land has outlived its design life and should be updated, according to a new study. Installing higher-capacity pipes and conservation practices would yield a wide range of production and environmental benefits.
Genome-edited bull passes on hornless trait to calves
- ScienceDaily
- 19/10/7 17:33
For the past two years, researchers have been studying six offspring of a dairy bull, genome-edited to prevent it from growing horns. Scientists report that none of the bull's offspring developed horns, as expected, and blood work and physical exams of the calves found they were all healthy. The researchers also sequenced and analyzed the genomes of the calves and their parents looking for any...