Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have detected gaseous water in the planet-forming disc around the star V883 Orionis. This water carries a chemical signature that explains the journey of water from star-forming gas clouds to planets, and supports the idea that water on Earth is even olderContinuar Leyendo
Immersive works offer thought-provoking glimpses of how personal data shape our identity. Alberta, March 03, 2023.- Chances are, you’ve never seen an art show quite like this. You put on a virtual reality headset and are immersed in a three-dimensional, 360-degree scene, invited to grapple with our embodiment in theContinuar Leyendo
Research review highlights marked improvement in endothelial function, which helps prevent plaque from building up in arteries. By Adrianna MacPherson Alberta, 01 March, 2023.- Exercise has a beneficial effect on the lining of arteries in postmenopausal women, according to a recent review. When the cells lining the arteries are healthy, thisContinuar Leyendo
New phylogenetic tree provides new insights into the evolutionary history of sharks and rays. Vienna, Feb 28, 2023.- Cartilaginous fish have changed much more in the course of their evolutionary history than previously believed. Evidence for this thesis has been provided by new fossils of a ray-like shark, Protospinax annectans,Continuar Leyendo
Data from Antarctica show more humpback whales get pregnant after years with abundant krill than after years when krill were less plentiful. Santa Cruz, Ca, Feb 25, 2023.- New collaborative research led by scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, shows reduced krill supplies lead to fewer pregnancies inContinuar Leyendo
París, Feb 25, 2023.- A massive galaxy cluster in the constellation Cetus dominates the centre of this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This image is populated with a serene collection of elliptical and spiral galaxies, but galaxies surrounding the central cluster — which is named SPT-CL J0019-2026 —Continuar Leyendo
A recent study points to a problem with platforms digging up the past — and suggests potential solutions based on user experiences. By Geoff McMaster Alberta, 23 de Febrero de 2023.- A woman named Nyla* logged on to Facebook one day only to see a photo of her former abuser staringContinuar Leyendo
The image on the left is of the Jezero Crater, on the surface of Mars; the image on the right is the Red Stone Jurassic fossil delta of the Atacama Desert in northwestern Chile, a popular geological analog for Mars. Ythaca NY, Feb 21, 2023.- Current state-of-the-art instrumentation being sentContinuar Leyendo
Ithaca, Feb 19, 2023.- An experimental contraceptive drug candidate developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators temporarily stops sperm in their tracks and prevents pregnancies in preclinical models. The study, published in Nature Communications on Feb. 14, demonstrates that an on-demand male contraceptive is possible. The discovery could be a «game-changer»Continuar Leyendo
Study of startups shows that both employees and employers need to be prepared for rapidly evolving expectations. By Geoff McMaster Alberta, Feb 16, 2023.- The posting described your qualifications so well, it might as well have had your name on it. But when you arrive on day one, it feels likeContinuar Leyendo
