How tiny phytoplankton trek long distances upward in the ocean
Taking in seawater while filtering out dense salts lets unicellular phytoplankton migrate tens of meters vertically toward sunnier seas.
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Spatulas and takeout containers made from recycled black plastic may carry flame retardants
New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.
Meta fires staffers for using $25 meal credits on household goods
Meta has fired about two dozen staff in Los Angeles for using their $25 meal credits to buy household items including acne pads, wine glasses, and laundry detergent. The terminations took place last week, just days before the $1.5 trillion…
ULA is examining debris recovered from Vulcan rocket’s shattered booster nozzle
When the exhaust nozzle on one of the Vulcan rocket’s strap-on boosters failed shortly after liftoff earlier this month, it scattered debris across the beachfront landscape just east of the launch pad on Florida’s Space Coast. United Launch Alliance, the…
Here are some stellar picks from Nikon’s top microscopy images of 2024
The annual Small World photomicrography competition, now in its 50th year, puts life’s smallest details under the microscope.
Malfunctioning mitochondria may drive Crohn’s disease, early study hints
A new study in mice suggests that dysfunctional mitochondria may change the composition of the gut microbiome and thus drive Crohn’s disease.
Smartmi Air Purifier E1 review
The Smartmi Air Purifier E1 won several awards for its stylish design, but does its performance also deserve recognition?
Weed, brains and spider eyeballs: 20 jaw-dropping snapshots of the microscopic world around us
See the top 20 winning photographs from the 50th Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.
Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say
Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions.
Brain connections to the amygdala predict withdrawn and depressive behaviors in children
A new study published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging sheds light on the brain connections linked to withdrawn and depressive behaviors in children. By analyzing brain scans of over 6,000 children, researchers found that connections between the left amygdala, a part…
