Reactive dust from Great Salt Lake may have health consequences
When inhaled, metals left by the shrinking lake could cause inflammation. Experts say more studies are needed to understand the impact.
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‘We have changed the view of our galaxy forever’: Astronomers capture most detailed ever infrared map of the Milky Way
Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have released the largest infrared map of the Milky Way ever. The enormous dataset contains millions of new objects, and the researchers expect to scour it for discoveries for years to come.
Social contact reduces dementia risk in individuals with high neuroticism
Active social contact can reduce the increased risk of dementia associated with high neuroticism, according to a new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Neuroticism, a personality trait characterized by emotional instability and a heightened stress response, is…
Meet the sneaky and surprisingly dangerous squall-line tornado
Meteorologist Thea Sandmael watched the storm close in. It was near enough for her to spot a rotating dome of clouds emerging from the storm’s dark underbelly. By the time the spinning mass was 10 minutes away, Sandmael and her…
Watch extremely rare footage of a bigfin squid ‘walking’ on long, spindly arms deep in the South Pacific
While exploring the Tonga Trench in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean, researchers captured extremely rare footage of a Magnapinna squid with arms several times the length of its body.
Brainwave patterns and politics: New study uncovers unexpected findings
Can brain activity predict voting behavior? A new study in Scientific Reports suggests that the answer is more complicated than expected. By measuring the N400 brainwave during exposure to political statements, researchers found differences in how Democratic and Republican voters…
‘The secret to living to 110 was, don’t register your death’: Ig Nobel winner Saul Justin Newman on the flawed data on extreme aging
Saul Newman’s research suggests that we’re completely mistaken about how long humans live for.
NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the federal body that sets technology standards for governmental agencies, standards organizations, and private companies, has proposed barring some of the most vexing and nonsensical password requirements. Chief…
Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed after poor Star Wars Outlaws reception
Enlarge / The dual protagonists of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. (credit: Ubisoft) Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the long-anticipated next major edition in the popular historical, open-world game franchise, has been moved back from its previously announced November 15, 2024 release date. The…
OpenAI’s Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement
Enlarge / Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal’s WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach, California on October 17, 2023. (credit: PATRICK T. FALLON via Getty Images) On Wednesday, OpenAI Chief Technical Officer…
