280 articles from WEDNESDAY 22.7.2020
Scientists flock to mysterious 'blue hole' off Florida's Gulf Coast
Scientists are flocking to Florida’s Gulf Coast for a glimpse of a mysterious 425-feet-deep "blue hole" on the ocean floor. The glowing mystery hole, about 155 feet below the water’s surface, is similar to the sinkholes seen on solid land, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Surprisingly, the first reports of blue holes came from fishermen and recreational...
Unprecedented effort to ramp up testing technologies for COVID-19
- ScienceDaily
- 20/7/22 23:34
In a new paper, experts set forth a framework to increase significantly the number, quality and type of daily tests for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and help reduce inequities for underserved populations that have been disproportionally affected by the disease.
Tracking misinformation campaigns in real-time is possible, study shows
- ScienceDaily
- 20/7/22 23:01
A research team has developed a technique for tracking online foreign misinformation campaigns in real time, which could help mitigate outside interference in the 2020 American election.
Health and happiness depend on each other
- ScienceDaily
- 20/7/22 23:01
New research adds to the growing body of evidence that happiness not only feels good, it is good for your physical health, too.
Research explores the link between wages, school and cognitive ability in South Africa
Studies through the decades have linked higher wages to education, with the greatest returns in developing countries. However, the correlation between higher wages and education doesn't always account for an individual's innate cognitive abilities, or the mental processes of gathering and processing information to solve problems, adapt to situations and learn from experiences.