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Scientists glue two proteins together, driving cancer cells to self-destruct
med.stanford.edu Scientists glue two proteins together, driving cancer cells to self-destruct

Stanford researchers hope new technique will flip lymphoma protein’s normal action — from preventing cell death to triggering it.

Scientists glue two proteins together, driving cancer cells to self-destruct
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SpaceX has caught a massive rocket. So what’s next?
arstechnica.com SpaceX has caught a massive rocket. So what’s next?

As remarkable as SpaceX’s Starship rocket catch was, it represents but a single step on a long path to the Moon for NASA, and on to Mars.

SpaceX has caught a massive rocket. So what’s next?
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Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation, study warns
phys.org Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation, study warns

The warming climate in polar regions may significantly disrupt ocean circulation patterns, a new study indicates. Scientists discovered that in the distant past, growing inflows of freshwater from melting Arctic sea-ice into the Nordic Seas likely significantly affected ocean circulation, sending te...

Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation, study warns
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Climate Change Is Drying Up All the World’s Rivers at an Alarming Rate
  • "It has also become more erratic and unpredictable," she told the newspaper, "and we are facing growing problems of either too much or too little water."

    Climate change disturbs the rainfall distribution patterns, leading to extreme rain in some areas and less in others. It's a very complex system and there are a lot of variables evolved. One example is changing wind patterns that creates high pressure regions that we see during heatwaves.

  • Climate Change Is Drying Up All the World’s Rivers at an Alarming Rate
    futurism.com Climate Change Is Drying Up All the World’s Rivers at an Alarming Rate

    The world's rivers are drying up at rates faster than ever before thanks to climate change — and last year was the world on record.

    Climate Change Is Drying Up All the World’s Rivers at an Alarming Rate
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    Ending jet lag: Scientists discover secret to regulating our body clock
  • The study also addressed the wider implications of these findings. CK1δ plays a role in several important processes beyond circadian rhythms, including cell division, cancer development, and certain neurodegenerative diseases. By better understanding how CK1δ's activity is regulated, scientists could open new avenues for treating not just circadian rhythm disorders but also a range of conditions.

  • Ending jet lag: Scientists discover secret to regulating our body clock
    phys.org Ending jet lag: Scientists discover secret to regulating our body clock

    Scientists have discovered a revolutionary way to put an end to jet lag by uncovering the secret at the tail end of Casein Kinase 1 delta (CK1δ), a protein that regulates our body clock. This breakthrough, achieved by researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the University of California, Santa C...

    Ending jet lag: Scientists discover secret to regulating our body clock
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    Researchers propose hydrogen storage using existing infrastructure in lakes and reservoirs
    techxplore.com Researchers propose hydrogen storage using existing infrastructure in lakes and reservoirs

    In a new Nature Communications study, researchers propose a new method for hydrogen storage using existing pipes located at the bottom of lakes and reservoirs.

    Researchers propose hydrogen storage using existing infrastructure in lakes and reservoirs
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    Engineers develop solar-powered lithium extraction from brine
    techxplore.com Engineers develop solar-powered lithium extraction from brine

    A team of engineers at Nanjing University, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of California, Berkeley, has developed a new way to extract lithium from briny water.

    Engineers develop solar-powered lithium extraction from brine
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    How Europe's creating the moon on Earth
    www.dw.com How Europe's creating the moon on Earth – DW – 10/01/2024

    Getting to the moon takes a lot of small steps, like Europe's new LUNA training facility. But it's not there yet. Next step: a moon gravity simulator.

    How Europe's creating the moon on Earth – DW – 10/01/2024
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    BYD expects mass solid-state battery adoption in cheaper electric cars before 2030

    Tesla's main competitor is envisioning a bright future for electric vehicles with batteries that feature a solid-state electrolyte, the next frontier in the battle for EV dominance.

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    Engineers use bioprinted blood vessels to model deadly brain tumors
    medicalxpress.com Engineers use bioprinted blood vessels to model deadly brain tumors

    Glioblastoma is a brain cancer with very poor survival outcomes. Most drugs can't cross the blood-brain barrier, which means that unlike other cancers, there just aren't that many therapies available for brain tumors.

    Engineers use bioprinted blood vessels to model deadly brain tumors
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    Single-dose gene therapy is potentially life-changing for adults with hemophilia B
    medicalxpress.com Single-dose gene therapy is potentially life-changing for adults with hemophilia B

    Adults with hemophilia B saw their number of bleeding episodes drop by an average of 71% after a single infusion of gene therapy, according to the results of an international Phase III clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania ...

    Single-dose gene therapy is potentially life-changing for adults with hemophilia B
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    Scientists develop super golden lettuce that's richer in vitamin A
    phys.org Scientists develop super golden lettuce that's richer in vitamin A

    A research group has developed an innovative method for the biofortification of leaves and other green plant tissues, increasing their content of healthy substances such as beta-carotene, the main precursor of vitamin A in the human diet.

    Scientists develop super golden lettuce that's richer in vitamin A
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    World's oceans near critical acidification level: Report
    phys.org World's oceans near critical acidification level: Report

    The world's oceans are close to becoming too acidic to properly sustain marine life or help stabilize the climate, a new report said on Monday.

    World's oceans near critical acidification level: Report
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    Giving T cells extra batteries supercharges them against cancer
    newatlas.com Giving T cells extra batteries supercharges them against cancer

    T cells are our first line of defense against cancer, but the battle tends to exhaust them. Now, scientists have found a way to give them extra “batteries” to keep them fighting longer, with promising early results in mice.

    Giving T cells extra batteries supercharges them against cancer
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    The Death of LCDs, Means New Life for Chips
    timculpan.substack.com The Death of LCDs, Means New Life for Chips

    [Opinion] Major moves in recent weeks show that LCD's days are numbered. But it's great timing for semiconductor makers.

    The Death of LCDs, Means New Life for Chips
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    The North Atlantic Transmission One Link (Nato-L) wants to connect the European & American electricity grids via a 3,500 km cable to share excess renewable energy.
  • There's a similar project that would supply power from Australia-Asia that spans 4,600 km when completed. But such big projects could easily be caught up in various delays, and it's a problem if a country is too dependent on a single power link. Self-reliant renewable energy production definitely seems more secure.

  • Generative AI is reportedly tripling carbon dioxide emissions from data centers
  • It'd be great if AI is powered entirely by renewables, but how trustworthy is that target?

    Companies and politicians are known to drag their feet switching to renewables or use greenwashing to show they care more about climate than they actually do.

  • Earth to have new mini-moon for two months
  • Quoting from another article:

    The researchers said, unfortunately, it would be too dim to see with the naked eye. According to the NASA JPL, 2024 PT5 has an absolute magnitude of 27.6, which is very dim and won’t be visible through most amateur telescopes.

  • 20% more powerful tandem solar panels enter commercial use for the first time in the US
  • The 72-cell panels, comprised of Oxford PV’s proprietary perovskite-on-silicon solar cells, can produce up to 20% more energy than a standard silicon panel.
    Oxford PV has been developing and working to commercialise this technology since 2014, with a recent module efficiency record of 26.9%

  • Game-changing method makes green hydrogen production cheaper
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    Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are using AI to develop a more efficient method for producing green hydrogen. The researchers have been searching for the optimal alloy or metal combination to act as a catalyst, aiming to make the reaction more efficient and affordable. The AI program analyzed over 36,000 metal oxide combinations through virtual simulations and tested the top candidate in the lab. The recommended alloy of ruthenium, chromium, and titanium emerged as the clear winner, demonstrating 20 times better stability and durability than the benchmark metal.

  • EVs are starting to overtake gas-powered cars in a surprising place - Ethiopia
  • There are around 100,000 EVs in Ethiopia so far.
    The Ethiopian government estimates that number will more than quadruple by 2032. That’s largely because the national government took the extraordinary step earlier this year of banning the import of all gas-powered passenger vehicles — becoming the first nation in the world to do so.

  • High School Starts Replacing Teachers With AI
  • Right? AI chatbots are so bad with hallucinations. As a programmer I can usually spot the inaccurate code chatbot is spewing, but these kids won't be able to spot the inaccuracy unless there's very strict quality control..which would require human teachers anyway.

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