On her mind: Native women return to school for careers in science | tidings

Two local women left good careers and went back to school to pursue careers in science. Christy Eslinger and Lydia Ostmo light up when they talk about science. “Mr. Spock was my favorite,” Lydia said. “I gravitated towards scientists. They were just very curious about the universe and analytical, wanting to understand why things were … Read more

Social science can no longer ignore the social actions of intelligent machines

Intelligent machines and AI interfaces are increasingly embedded in a variety of social contexts. In turn, these machines are themselves deeply shaped by the social and cultural environment of their human creators. Milena Tsvetkova causes social scientists to recognize and engage with the social properties of these new technologies. At 2:32 PM on May 6, … Read more

Scientists revived a pig’s brain nearly an hour after it died: ScienceAlert

Scientists have revived activity in the brains of pigs for almost an hour after circulation had stopped. In some cases, functionality was maintained for hours through a surprising discovery by researchers in China. This achievement represents a major step forward in finding how to restore brain function after a patient has suffered a sudden cardiac … Read more

Class in session on Peconic Bay for science-hungry youngsters

Silvery glimmers tumbled into a net on a cool October afternoon as a group of Riverhead High School students became marine scientists for the day. The students put the baitfish in a bucket of saltwater before catching it in a PVC pipe to measure its length and then releasing it back into Peconic Bay at … Read more

The first wheel was invented 6,000 years ago in the Carpathian Mountains, the modeling study suggests

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Although the invention of the wheel some 6,000 years ago revolutionized everything from transportation to pottery making, its exact origins are still a mystery to archaeologists. But a new study using techniques from structural mechanics suggests that Eastern European copper miners may have been the driving force behind three major innovations in wheel technology as … Read more

The Monterey Data Conference explores the role of foundational AI models in the future of science

October 22, 2024 – In science, data is essential. Scientific methods rely on accurate, well-documented data to draw conclusions, test hypotheses, build models, and explain the natural world. Data is not just a by-product of research; it is a critical component that ensures results are reproducible and reliable – and the integrity of the scientific … Read more

Melatonin disruption is linked to earlier onset of osteoporosis, a new study suggests

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Scientists have identified a genetic cause of an extremely rare bone-weakening disease seen in young adults. Idiopathic osteoporosis is a bone disease that is estimated to affect about 0.4 people per 100,000 each year. Like the most common forms of osteoporosisit weakens people’s bones, causing them to become brittle. This increases the risk of fractures, … Read more

Scientists discover ‘glue’ that holds memory together in fascinating neuroscience discovery

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A team of scientists has made an important discovery about how the brain stores long-term memories. They identified the molecule KIBRA, which acts as a “glue” to anchor PKMζ, an enzyme critical for strengthening synaptic connections between neurons. This interaction ensures that memories are not lost as brain proteins degrade and regenerate, providing a deeper … Read more

Scientists say its true potential remains untapped

Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a paper published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation, an international team of researchers looked at how science could play a more active role in crisis management. The paper is based on the results of the international conference “What role for science in times of crisis? Perspectives in the interconnected areas … Read more